1999 BERNINA of America
page 2
SECTION A – LETS START WITH THE BASICS
M
ACHINE
S
ET
U
P
• Identifying the Serger Parts – Instruction Manual pg.___
• Attaching the Foot Control and Power Cord – Instruction Manual pg.____
• Assembling the Thread Stand – Instruction Manual pg.___
• The Waste Collector
• Power Switch – Instruction Manual pg.___
• Light Switch– Instruction Manual pg.___
• The Looper Cover – Instruction Manual pg.___
Loopers – what are they? – Instruction Manual pg.___
Tool Storage
Safety Feature – machine won’t sew when the Cover is open
• Swing Out Presser Foot – Instruction Manual pg.___
For easier threading
For easier removal and insertion of Needles
Safety feature – the machine won’t sew
Use the Needle Stop Button to raise the Needles
Raise the Presser Foot
Swing the Presser Foot to the left
• Free Arm Cover – Instruction Manual pg.___
For serging tubular projects
Slides off to engage free arm
T
HREADS
– Instruction Manual
pg.___
• Types to use
• The importance of quality threads
N
EEDLES
– Instruction Manual pg.___
• Always start with a new Needle
• Match the Needle to the fabric and thread – Instruction Manual pg.___
• Change the Needle often
• Using the Needle Inserter
• Loosening/re-tightening Needle screws
S
TITCH
S
ELECTION
D
IAL
– S
TITCH
S
ELECTION
P
ANEL
• Selecting stitches
• Understanding the code – Instruction Manual pg.___