Bernina Sewing Machine Manuale utente

In choosing BERNINA, you are assured of years of rewarding sewing.

For over 100 years my family has concentrated on providing complete satisfaction to our

customers. And it is my personal wish to continue this tradition of offering you

Swiss precision engineering combined with state of the art technology and an after sales service

second to none.

The new BERNINA activa 125 are characterized by a youthful appeal which is combined with a

range of added value features to give you, dear Customer, more sewing pleasure than ever before.

Enjoy modern, creative sewing with BERNINA: our wide range of accessories as well as

our sewing publications brimming with imaginative ideas and practical tips all add to the joy of

sewing BERNINA style.

Any questions you have will be dealt with courteously and efficiently by our highly

trained BERNINA dealers, who will also be glad to service your sewing computer for you.

Fritz Gegauf Ltd. •BERNINA Sewing Machines •CH-8266 Steckborn/Switzerland

”Welcome to

the BERNINA

family”

H.P. Ueltschi

Owner BERNINA

Sewing Machine Company

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury

to persons:

1. Do not allow to be used as a toy.

Close attention is necessary when the sewing computer is

used by or near children and infirm persons.

2. Use this sewing computer only for its intended use as

described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended

by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

3. Never operate this sewing computer if

•it has a damaged cord or plug

•it is not working properly

•it has been dropped or damaged

•it has fallen into water

Return the sewing computer to the nearest authorized

BERNINA dealer or service center for examination, repair,

electrical or mechanical adjustment.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical machine, basic safety precautions should

always be followed, including the following.

Read all instructions before using this sewing computer.

When the sewing computer is not in use, it should be

disconnected from the electricity supply by removing the plug

from the outlet.

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. A sewing computer should never be left unattended when

plugged in.

2. Always unplug the sewing computer from the electric outlet

immediately after using and before cleaning.

3. Always unplug before replacing light bulb. Replace the bulb

with the same type rated 12 volts/5 watts.

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3Safety instructions

11. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

12. Do not use outdoors.

13. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or

where oxygen is being administered.

14. Before disconnecting, turn all controls to the off («0») position

then remove the plug from the outlet.

15. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord but grasp the plug.

16. No responsibility will be taken for any possible damage as the

result of misuse of the sewing computer.

This sewing computer is intended for household use only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

4. Never operate the computer with any air openings blocked.

Keep ventilation openings of the sewing computer and foot

control free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.

5. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is

required around the sewing needle.

6. Always use the BERNINA original needle plate. The wrong plate

can cause the needle to break.

7. Do not use bent needles.

8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the

needle causing it to break.

9. Turn power switch to «0» when making any adjustments

in the needle area, such as threading or changing the needle,

threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot.

10. Always unplug the sewing computer from the electrical outlet

when removing covers, lubricating or when making any other

user servicing adjustments mentioned in this instruction manual.

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21 22

Details4

Details of the sewing computer

Front view

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5Details

1 Bobbin cover

2 Stitch plate

3 Attachment base for

special accessories

4 Sewing table socket

5 Presser foot

6 Needle clamp with

fixation screw

7 Thread guide

8 Thread take up cover

9 Thread path

10 Thread tension

adjustment

11 Bobbin pre-tension

12 Reverse button/quick and

continuous

13 Screen

14 Bobbin winder with

on/off switch and thread

cutter

15 Stitch width button

16 Needle position button

17 Stitch length button

18 Needle stop up/down

19 1/2 speed

20 Stitch selection buttons

21 #-button

22 clr/del-button

23 Handwheel

24 FHS connection

25 Balance adjustment knob

26 Power switch on/off

27 Power plug socket

28 Drop feed-dog

29 Foot control socket

30 Spool pin (vertical,

collapsible)

31 Start-stop-unit (optional)

Right end

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Details6

Back view

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7Details

32 Carrying handle

33 Presser foot lifter

(manual)

34 Thread cutter

35 Thread take up

36 Darning ring connection

37 Accessory box connection

38 Thread tension disc

39 Rear thread guide

40 Horizontal spool pin

Accessory box

Sewing computer with Accessory box

Left end

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•foot control

•instruction manual

•power cable

•warranty card

•fabric case for standard

accessories

Accessories

Standard accessories*:

4 bobbins (+ 1 in the capsule

in the sewing computer)

Selection of 130/705H needles

Seam ripper

Screwdriver

Angle key Torx

Screwdriver Torx

Lint brush

Seam guide

Compensating plate

3 spool discs

Foam pad

Reverse pattern foot No. 1

Overlock foot No. 2

Buttonhole foot No.3

Zipper foot No. 4

Blind stitch foot No. 5

* can vary from country to country;

see presser foot selection p. 24

Fabric cover**

•protects from dust and dirt

•compartment for accessories

8 Setting up the sewing computer

Start-stop-unit**

** available as a special accessory

With the Start-stop-unit (SSU)

the start-stop-function can be

controlled by hand.

•press start-stop-button A=

stitching starts

•with the speed regulator B

the sewing speed can be

regulated by hand

•to interrupt or stop sewing =

press start-stop-button A

again

Note:

If the foot control is connec-

ted with the sewing machine,

the Start-stop-unit is out

functions.

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Setting up the sewing computer 9

Attaching the accessory box to the

sewing computer

•close the doors

•push feet back into position

•attach the box to the sewing computer

(catch Amust engage); inserting

the presser foot lifter into the opening H

Note: first lower the presser foot lifter!

Removing the accessory box

•press catch Aon the top of the box

•remove box to the rear

Free standing accessory box

•pull both feet out until they click into

place

•stand box in chosen position

Storing accessories

Standard accessories are supplied in a

plastic bag.

The box is equipped with one small and

one large drawer (Band C) as well as com-

partments for bobbin holders Dand presser

feet E. (Additional compartments and

drawers are available as optional extras.)

•push the bobbins into the compartments

provided

•to remove a bobbin, press the compart-

ment holder Flightly

•insert the presser foot shaft into the

slot E

•the snap-on soles can be stored in the big

drawer C

•the needle selection box can be stored in

compartment G

Accessory box**

** available as a special accessory

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Setting up the sewing computer10

The power cable

•plug Ainto sewing computer

•plug Binto wall socket

Foot control cable

•plug Cinto sewing computer

Important! (USA/Canada only)

This sewing computer has a

polarized plug (one blade

wider than the other). To re-

duce the risk of electric shock,

this plug is intended to fit in a

polarized outlet only one way.

If the plug does not fit fully in

the outlet, reverse the plug.

If it still does not fit, contact a

qualified electrican to install

the proper outlet. Do not

modify the plug in any way.

The foot control regulates the

sewing speed

Sewing speed is adjusted by

applying more or less pressure

to the foot control.

Important! (USA/Canada only)

Use only foot controller type

SR-1 with the sewing computer

activa 125.

Power cable Foot control

Self storing cord

•wind the cord on the reel

•insert the plug into the groo-

ve provided

When sewing

•unwind the cable

Power switch

The switch is on the hand-

wheel side of the computer

1the computer is switched on

0the computer is switched off

The sewing light is switched on

and off with the power switch.

Refer to the safety instruction!

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