Bernina 530 Instruction Manual

BERNINA 530 | 550 QE

9AccessoryAccessory box Storing accessory █on the back of the box, pull both extensions out until they click into placeThe box is equipped as standard

10Detail viewPreparation - Overview sewing computer 494745464450515248Front view12425302312 348101117161520918 192221765141213262728 2953033471.52.04_

111 Bobbin cover 2 Stitch plate3 Attachment base for special accessories4 LED sewing light5 «Quick reverse»-button6 «Pattern end/pattern repeat»

12Foot control █turn the handwheel (see page 11) ►needle is raised █raise presser foot lifter 1 up ►presser foot is lifted Sewing preparation Slide-

13Sewing preparation Free Hand System (FHS)The FHS raises and lowers the presser foot.Attaching the lifter █insert into the opening Raising and low

14Sewing preparation █turn power switch to «I» █place empty bobbin on spindleThen proceed as mentioned above. █push engaging lever A against bobbin

15Sewing preparationInserting a bobbin/Threading lower thread █insert the bobbin so that the thread runs clockwise A █pull the thread from the right

16Sewing preparation Threading the upper thread █raise the needle and presser foot █turn power switch to «0» (off) █place foam pad on pin base █place

17Sewing preparationThreading the first thread █turn power switch to «0» (off) █insert double needle █raise the needle and presser foot █place foam

18Sewing preparationChanging the presser foot soleRemove presser foot sole █raise the needle and presser foot █turn power switch to «0» (off) █press

1Dear Bernina Customer,Congratulations! You’ve decided on BERNINA, a reliable choice that will delight you for years to come. For over 100 years, our

19Sewing preparationChanging the presser footRemove presser foot █raise the needle and presser foot █turn power switch to «0» (off) █raise the clampi

20Sewing preparationThread tensionThe basic setting ̶ is indicated when the red line on the tension adjustment wheel is in line with the marking A ̶

21Sewing preparation Adjusting presser foot pressure The presser foot pressure is adjusted by the presser foot pressure adjustment wheel A on the left

22Sewing preparation Feed dog«Feed dog»-button A flush with housing. ►feed dog is ready to sewPulling, pushing or holding back the fabric will result

23Sewing preparation Important facts about thread and needleThe thread is chosen according to use. For a perfect sewing result, thread and fabric qual

24Sewing preparation 130/705 H-S/701 130 Shank length 2 705 Flat shank3 H Needle scarf 4 S Needle point (here e.g. medium ball point)5 70 Ne

25Sewing preparation Overview needlesUniversal130/705 H/60-100 Normal point, slightly roundedFor nearly all natural and synthetic fabrics (woven and k

26Stitch selection«Direct-selection»-buttons █select the desired stitch pattern via the «Direct-selection»-buttons ►stitch pattern, stitch number, sti

27Functions █choose the desired stitch category in the main menu via the «Navigation»-buttons (see page 29) █confirm by pressing the «OK»-button Alter

28Functions«Function»-buttons sewing computer«Quick reverse»-buttontemporary: █press the button █the sewing computer sews stitch pattern in reverse un

2Safety InstructionsSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT INFORMATION When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed,

29«Navigation»-buttons left/right/down/upChooses in the different menus. █keep button pressed = scrolls through the menu █scroll through the stitch p

30Overview DisplayOverview Display1 «MEM»-Display for saved single stitches 2 Single stitches: graphical and numerical 3 Satin stitch: dense, short

31Overview DisplayMain menu EADB CFA Selected menu is displayed B Practical stitchesC Decorative stitchesD AlphabetsE ButtonholesF Combi mode G

32Setup ProgramSystem settingsSetup Program █select «Setup Program»-icon via «Navigation»-buttons █press «OK»-button to confirmOverview «Setup»-Displ

33Setup ProgramSoftware versionThe current software version of the sewing computer is visible. Lubricating the sewing computer ►the icon is displayed

34TutorialTutorial 1 Lubricating sewing computer █press «OK»-button to confirm1 █press «Home»-button █select the «Tutorial»-icon via the «Navigation

35Creative consultant Creative consultant █press «Home»-button █select «Creative consultant» via the «Navigation»-buttons █press «OK»-button to confi

36BalanceBalance █press «Balance»-buttonPractical-/decorative stitchesThe sewing computer is tested and optimally set before it leaves the BERNINA fa

37Straight stitchFor non-elastic fabric; all straight stitch work, such as seams, topstitching, sewing zippersZig-zagZig-zag work such as overcasting

38Practical stitchesStitch pattern selection █select the desired main category 1-4 via the «Navigation»-buttons1 Practical stitches2 Decorative stit

3Safety InstructionsEnvironmental ProtectionBERNINA is committed to the protection of the environment. We strive to minimize the environmental impact

39Temporary altered stitch memoryThe temporary altered stitch memory is unlimited. It can hold alterations to any number of stitches (stitch length, s

40Examples of applicationReverse pattern foot/sole No. 1Straight stitch No. 1After turning on the sewing computer the straight stitch will appear. App

41Practical stitchesTriple zig-zagReverse pattern foot/sole No. 1Triple zig-zag No. 7In firm materials, particularly for denim, deckchair covers, awni

42Practical stitchesZipper foot/sole No. 4Straight stitch No. 1Preparation █close seam to the zipper beginning █sew the securing stitches █baste seam

43Practical stitchesDarning foot No. 9 */**Straight stitch No. 1Holes or worn areas«Replacing» threads along the lengthside and crosswise in every mat

44Practical stitchesReverse pattern foot/sole No. 1Zig-zag No. 2 ̶ for all fabrics ̶ for finishing raw edges ̶ elastic seams ̶ decorate sewing Finish

45Practical stitchesReverse pattern foot/sole No. 1Double overlock No. 10Closed seam Double overlock seam in loose knits and cross seams in knits and

46Practical stitches5Top stitching edges Blindstitch foot/sole No. 5Reverse pattern foot/sole No. 1Edge stitch foot No. 10 */**Straight stitch No. 1Na

47Practical stitchesBlind hemBlindstitch foot/sole No. 5 Blindstitch No. 9For invisible hems in medium to heavy cotton, wool and blended materials.Pre

48Practical stitchesReverse pattern foot/sole No. 1Securing program No. 5 ̶ for all fabrics ̶ secures beginning and end of seamSewing long seams with

4NotesNotes033471.52.04_2014-02_Manual_B530_550_EN

49Practical stitchesReverse pattern foot/sole No. 1Stretch-overlock No. 13 Ideal for fluffy or thick materials such as terry cloth, felt and leather e

50Practical stitches11The feed dog works accurately when the foot is level.If the foot is at an angle, e.g. when sewing over thick to thin or vice-ver

51ButtonholesStandard buttonholeFor light to mediumweight fabrics; blouses, shirts, trousers, bedlinens, etc.Narrow buttonholeFor light- to medium wei

52Buttonholes1 Marking the length of manual buttonholes █mark the buttonhole length in the desired position █use buttonhole foot/sole No. 3 */** 2

53ButtonholesStabilizer and interfacing ̶ interfacing provides durability and stability to the buttonhole ̶ choose the interfacing according to the ma

54ButtonholesCordingGeneral facts ̶ use cording to reinforce buttonholes and enhance their appearance ̶ the loop of the cord should be at the end of t

55ButtonholesWhen all buttonholes have been sewn, return balance to the normal setting! (see page 36)1 2Balance for automatic and manual buttonholesAn

56ButtonholesStandard and stretch buttonhole with auto-length, automaticallyAutomatic buttonhole foot with slide No. 3AAutomatic standard and stretch

57ButtonholesAutomatic buttonhole foot with slide No. 3AAutomatic round and keyhole buttonhole No. 54, 56Preparation █select the desired buttonhole Di

58ButtonholesAutomatic buttonhole foot No. 3A Heirloom Buttonhole No. 63 Preparation █select buttonhole Display shows: ►the number of the selected but

5ContentsFunctions 26 █«Function»-buttons sewing computer 26 █Overview Display 30 █Setup Program 32 █Tutorial 34 █Creative consultant 35 █Balanc

59ButtonholesButtonhole foot/sole No. 3 */**Preparation █select the desired buttonhole The display shows: ►the number of the selected buttonhole ►Auto

60ButtonholesDarning foot No. 9 */**Button sew-on foot No. 18 */**Button sew-on program No. 60For buttons with 2 and 4 holes.Sewing on buttons Buttons

61ButtonholesEyelet program Reverse pattern foot/sole No. 1 Eyelet with small zig-zag No. 61 *Straight-stitch eyelet No. 62Sewing eyelets █select eye

62Decorative stitchesDepending on the type of material, simple or more complex decorative stitches should be selected to best suit the material. ̶ dec

63Quilt stitches █press «Home»-button █select «Decorative Stitches»-icon via the «Navigation»-buttons █press the «OK»-button to confirm ►display show

64Quilt stitchesHandlook quilt stitchReverse pattern foot/sole No. 1Handlook quilt stitch No. 1328, 1347 *, 1348 *Suitable for all fabrics and work wh

65Quilt stitchesFree-motion quilting Darning foot No. 9 */**Straight stitch No. 1Free-motion quilting For all types of free motion quilting work. Prep

66BSRQuilting with BSR *BSR-FunctionThe BSR presser foot reacts to the movement of the fabric under the foot and controls the speed of the sewing comp

67BSRFor an even sewing start (the first stitch) the foot control must be pressed and the fabric moved simultaneously. This also applies for sewing po

68BSRFunctions in the BSR modeNeedle stop down (default) ►the arrow points down on the BSR-Display ►the sewing computer stops with needle down, when

6* Not supplied as standard with the BERNINA 530** Not supplied as standard with the BERNINA 550 QE DANGER!Very important! Risk of injury!DANGER!V

69BSRApplication example: ̶ BSR with zig-zag No. 2 ̶ the zig-zag can be used for thread painting ̶ areas can be filled and therefore forms or picture

70Alphabets █select the «Alphabet»-icon on the Main Display via the «Navigation»-buttons █press the «OK»-button to confirm ►the Alphabet Display pr

71Combi modeCombi mode/memoryProgramming practical stitches/decorative stitches/alphabets █select the «Combi mode»-icon via the «Navigation»-buttons

72Combi mode ►the entered stitch patterns/letters are displayed in the Edit-area 1 ►the cursor indicates where the desired stitch pattern/letter is a

73Combi modeExample AContinued sewing of the stitch pattern combination. █select the «Combi mode», see page 71 █select decorative stitches █press the

74Combi modeCorrecting the combination █select the «Combi mode»-icon via the «Navigation»-buttons █press the «OK»-button to confirm ►the Combi-mode-D

75CleaningCleaningCleaning the display and the sewing computerWipe with a soft, damp cloth.Feed dog areaClean the sewing computer after every use - re

76TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIn most cases you will be able to identify and remedy faults by checking the following.Check if: █the upper and lower

77TroubleshootingFaultLower thread breaks Needle breaksSewing computerMessageAssert in FileCause ̶ Lower thread tension too tight ̶ Stitch hole in the

78Stitch patternStitch Pattern SummaryBERNINA 530 Practical stitchesButtonholesDecorative stitchesFloral stitchesCross stitches 033471.52.04_2014-02_M

7AccessoryA 5 bobbins (one of them in the bobbin case)B Selection of needlesC Seam guide, rightD Height compensation toolE Seam ripperF Screwdri

79Stitch patternSatin stitchesOrnamental stitchesHeirloom stitchesNovelty stitches033471.52.04_2014-02_Manual_B530_550_EN

80Stitch patternQuilt stitchesAlphabetsBlock alphabetDouble Block alphabet033471.52.04_2014-02_Manual_B530_550_EN

81Stitch patternCyrillic alphabetHiragana033471.52.04_2014-02_Manual_B530_550_EN

82Stitch patternBERNINA 550 QEPractical stitchesButtonholesDecorative stitchesFloral stitchesCross stitches033471.52.04_2014-02_Manual_B530_550_EN

83Stitch patternSatin stitchesOrnamental stitchesHeirloom stitchesNovelty stitches033471.52.04_2014-02_Manual_B530_550_EN

84Stitch patternQuilt stitchesAlphabetsBlock alphabetDouble Block alphabet033471.52.04_2014-02_Manual_B530_550_EN

85Stitch patternHiraganaCyrillic alphabet033471.52.04_2014-02_Manual_B530_550_EN

86IndexIndexA Accessories █Presser foot shank/sole 8 █Presser feet 8 █Standard 7Accessory box 9 █Possible organization 9 Alphabets 70, 80-81, 8

87IndexC Cable █Plugging in 12 █ Unwinding/winding 12Carrying handle 11Changing █Bobbin case 15 █ Needle 16 █ Presser foot 19 █ Presser foot

88IndexFoam pads 7Font 70Foot control █Unwinding/winding the cable 12 █ Connection 11, 12 █ Plugging in 12 █ Sewing speed control 12 Free Han

81 Presser foot shank2 No. 1 Reverse pattern sole3 No. 2 Overlock sole **4 No. 3A Automatic buttonhole foot with slide5 No. 4 Zipper sol

89Index █ Opening 71 █ Programming 71-72 █ Programming alphabets 71 █ Programming practical and decorative stitches 71 █ Stitch pattern 71 █ Te

90IndexPresser foot pressure █Increasing/reducing 21 Presser foot pressure-adjusting wheel 21Presser foot sole █Changing 18 Presser foot system

91IndexStart/Stop button 28Stipple quilting 65Stitch pattern █Overview 78-85 █ Selecting 26, 38 █Temporary altered stitch memory 39 Stitch patt

92ImprintTextHerbert Stolz/Susanne RibiGraphicswww.sculpt.chPicturesPatrice Heilmann, CH-WinterthurTypesetting, LayoutSusanne RibiCopyright2011 BERNIN

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