Service Manual
BERNIA
Model 1030 - 1020 page 13
1000 - 1015
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Table of Contents
Parts of your machine page 1
Removing covers page 2
Clean and lubricate page 3 – 5
Hook position and timing page 5 – 7
Bobbin tension page 7
Top tension page 8
Troubleshooting guide page 9 - 11
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1
Removing Covers
MAKE SURE THE MACHINE IS NOT PLUGGED IN BEFORE
STARTING.
On the back of the machine, remove the screws as shown. On
the back of the open arm you will find covers on two of the
screws. The third screw on the arm is a 2.5mm Allen screw.
Carefully lay the machine on its back and remove the three
screws as shown.
Remove the hand wheel cover and the dial. They come off by
gently prying with a small screw driver. Remove the hand wheel
screw and cover screw then remove the hand wheel. Remove
the screw under the hand wheel. You can now carefully take off
the rear and side covers which come off together.
2
Clean and Lubricate
The best way to remove lint from the machine is with
compressed air. Blow all the lint from the machine. Remove all
lint from the gears and again from the bobbin area and feed
dogs.
When oiling your machine make sure you use a good quality
oiler and clear sewing machine oil.
This type of oiler is good because it has an extendable
spout and only lets out small drops of oil. A drop of oil is the
amount of oil left on the tip of a needle if you did it in oil.
Clean all lint from the open arm area and needle bar area. You
can access the needle bar area from the back though the access
holes. Oil all moving parts but be careful to use very little oil in
the needle bar area as the oil will find its way onto your fabric.
Clean off any excess with a soft cloth.
3
Clean and Lubricate Continued
Remove the needle plate and hook. Clean the race and race
cover of all lint and old oil. Use a bit of oil to clean the race
grooves. Re oil the race and hook pin.
MAKE SURE YOU ONLY TOUCH THE OUTTER EDGES OF THE
BOARD WITH YOUR HANDS.
Remove the screws from the power
board. Unplug the color coded wires from the board. The board
will fold down towards you.
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Clean and Lubricate Continued
Clean and oil all moving parts
behind the board. Again do not use too much oil. Be careful not
to get oil on the plastic parts. Clean off any excess with a soft
cloth.
The gear set behind the power board requires
light gear grease.
Hook Position and Timing
Turn the hand wheel so the needle is at its
lowest position. The tip of the hook should line up with the edge
of the race.
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Hook Position and Timing Continued
If they do not line up, loosen the Allen screw on
the hook drive arm ½ turn. Line up the hook. Tighten the screw
and recheck the position.
Locate the hook crank behind the power
board on the back of the machine. Set the machine to right
needle position by pushing the needle bar to the right almost all
the way. Turn the hand wheel until the hook and needle meet.
The hook crank should line up as shown.
The hook and needle should meet as shown.
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Hook Timing Continued
If the crank does not line up, locate the Allen
screw on the back of the hand wheel. Loosen the screw ½ turn.
Line up the hook and needle as shown. Tighten the screw and
recheck the timing. MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT LET THE HAND
WHEEL MOVE IN OR OUT.
Bobbin Tension
To check the bobbin tension, insert a bobbin wound
with medium weight, light color thread into the bobbin case.
Snap the bobbin case onto the hook. Hold the bobbin case and
hook up with the thread. If you jerk your hand the hook and
bobbin case should drop down 1 – 2 inches.
Turn the screw clock wise to tighten and
counterclockwise to loosen.
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Top Tension
Access to adjust the top tension is through the take–up slot on
the front of the machine.
The 2.5mm Allen key should be cut off with a saw so less than
½” is left on the small side.
After your bobbin tension is set, stitch
with your machine and check the result. Take a 2.5mm Allen key
that has been cut off by ½ on the short end. This will allow the
Allen key to fit into the top tension area. Turn the screw
clockwise for more tension and counterclockwise for less. Stitch
with the machine to test after each adjustment. Only turn the
screw ¼ turn at a time. Make sure the top tension dial is set to
the red line before you start the adjustment.
You are trying to get the knot to
meet in the center of the fabric.
If the bobbin tension is set right you can achieve very good
tension results. You should use the same thread in the top and
bobbin when setting the tensions. Always use medium weight,
light color thread and medium fabric.
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SEWING MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
In most cases poor sewing results and breakdowns are caused
by three main factors:
1. The condition of the needle.
2. Threading and the quality of thread being used.
3. Mechanical breakdown or damaged parts.
The condition of the needle is the most common problem. Bent or
damaged needles will cause many different sewing problems. The
way the needle is inserted into the needle clamp is also very
important.
On most machines you install the needle so the flat is to the back of
the machine. Side load machines (bobbin case is inserted on the left
side of the machine) the flat is to the right. On some older Singer
machines the flat is to the left. The needle should be inserted flat to
the back on your machine.
Thread quality and the type of thread being used can be a problem.
Always use good quality thread and try to avoid thread that is old or
knotted. When ever possible use the same thread in the top and
bobbin tensions. Thread the machine as shown in your manual and
make sure the thread is between the tension discs.
If you start with a new needle (inserted properly) and the machine is
threaded as per instructions, sewing problems may be mechanical
breakdown or damaged parts.
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For best results your machine should be serviced before every large
project. This will increase the life of your machine and give you
problem free results when sewing.
Here is a checklist we have put together for your type of machine. If
you have problems while you are sewing run through the list to
correct the problem.
POOR STITCH QUALITY
1. The needle is incorrectly inserted. Check that the flat of the needle
is to the back of your machine.
2. The needle is blunt or bent. Your needle should be changed
before each large project or if it hits the needle plate or hook. A
damaged needle can also snag most fabrics.
3. The tension is not correct. The top tension of your machine should
be set to the red or centerline for regular sewing. Make sure the
thread is between the tension discs. Make sure the pressure foot
is up when threading your machine. (this will release the tension
discs) Check for lint or thread caught in the discs.
4. Type of thread being used can cause problems. Always use good
quality thread. When using heavy thread in the top you will have to
use a larger needle. The groove in the needle must fit the thread.
UPPER THREAD BREAKS
1. Check that the needle is inserted correctly and not damaged.
Check size of needle for thread.
2. Check your threading. There should be free movement of the
thread from spool to needle.
3. Make sure the top tension is not too tight.
4. Check the needle plate for damage.
5. Check the hook for damage.
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LOWER THREAD BREAKS
1. Make sure the bobbin is inserted correctly and the right bobbin for
your machine is being used. Generic bobbins should not be used
in your machine.
2. Check that the thread is in the bobbin tension and the tension is
not too tight. Also check for thread or lint caught in the tension
spring.
3. Make sure the bobbin is evenly wound.
4. Check the needle plate for damage.
BOBBIN THREAD NOT BEING BROUGHT UP
1. Check that the needle is inserted correctly.
2. Check threading of the machine. If the take-up lever is not
threaded properly the thread will not come up.
3. Hook timing may be out. The hook must pick up the thread from
the scarf of the needle.
STITCH LENGTH VARIES OR WILL NOT FEED
1. Check that your feed dogs are coming up above the needle plate.
2. Check the pressure foot pressure. There must be some pressure
on the foot to feed the fabric. Your machine has an automatic
pressure adjustment and should be ok.
3. Check for lint caught in the feed dogs.
4. Is the pressure foot tight on the pressure bar? Make sure the foot
is pushed up all the way and tight.
5. If all points check out the feed timing may be off.
SKIPPING STITCHES
1. Check your threading.
2. Check for needle damage or type of needle being used.
3. Check your hook/needle timing.
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Notes
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