Bernina 440 QE User Manual

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11Setting up the sewing computerFree Hand System (FHS) presser foot lifterRaising and lowering the presser foot • knee-operated presser foot lever to

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13Setting up the sewing computerThreading the Double NeedleThreading the First Thread• place thread spool on horizontal spool pin and thread• guide

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16Setting up the sewing computerRemoving the needle• raise the needle• turn power switch to «0» (off)• lower the presser foot• loosen the needle c

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18Important facts about thread and needlesImportant facts about thread and needleWith the right combination of thread and needle optimum sewing result

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27Functions - MemoryExample A:Sewing a stitch combination conti-nuously• press the -button • select stitch, e.g. No. 155 (440) or 126 (430)• press

28Functions - MemoryOpen Memory• press the -button• the cursor on the left and the available number of empty memory spaces (e.g. 60) start to blink

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Applications 30 - 56 Stitch selection 430 / 440 QE / 450 30-32 Temporary altered stitch memory 33 Application of practical stitches, Quilt st

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4Key to signs427 28Helpful tips!Additional informa-tion on the corres-ponding subject you will find on the relevant page.Key to signsSupplement

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5AccessoriesAccessoriesStandard accessories:1 5 bobbins (one in bobbin case)2 Needle selection 130/705H3 Seam ripper4 Brush5 Seam guide6 Height

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1. sew the first bead forward up to the length mark, stop the sewing computer• press the Quick reverse button2. sew reverse straight stitch, stop th

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1. sew the straight stitch forward, stop the sewing computer• press the Quick reverse button • «auto» is displayed on the display = buttonhole leng

56Eyelet / Button sew-on programButton sew-on program430: Button sew-on program No. 16440 QE: Button sew-on program No. 17450: Button sew-on progra

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60Standard accessoriesStandard accessoriesLarge oval embroidery hoop (145x255mm)Template for embroidery hoopEmbroidery presser foot No. 26 Embroidery

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63Attaching the moduleAttaching the moduleAttaching the module• place the module on the sewing compu-ter behind the free arm• push the module from t

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85IndexLeaving Memory 29Programming alphabets 28Programming practical and decorative stitches 26Samples 27Mirror image Display 23Mirror image (le

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