Bernina Sewing Machine Bedienungsanleitung
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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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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Details of the sewing computer
Front view
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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)
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Right end
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Back view
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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
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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.
A
B
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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!
B
A
C
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