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Safety Regulations 1
Attention!
All electrical and electronic components operate at
dangerous voltages. The mains plug must be withdrawn
before making any adjustments to the machine.
Wait about 30 seconds after removing the plug (capacitor
discharge).

The service manual is intended to help with small repairs

and adjustments. The instructions lay no claim to comple-
teness. They are not suitable for a complete assembly or
disassembly procedure.

Important:
To enable the work described to be performed correctly,
the sewing machine must be in good mechanical and
electrical condition (running smoothly, properly oiled and
all plugs in position). When the adjustments are carried
out in the correct order, the machine will sew perfectly.

When doing any service on a machine always use the

original accessories that were delivered with the machine,
or were purchased afterwards. These are the following:
– Mains cable
– Foot control unit
– Buttonhole foot
– Bobbin case with bobbin
– Other accessories

This manual is copyrighted. It is given to the recipient

personally. Without our approval it is forbidden to
reproduce, publish or in any other form be distributed,
memorised on a magnetical, electronical, mechanical
system. Further, information to a third party without our
written approval is prohibited.

This manual is an ever changing document. The recipient

is responsible for updating the information which he will
receive from Fritz Gegauf Ltd. Switzerland.

Impressum
Author: P. Kenyon, V. Häseler
Layout conception: Melzer-Müller id, Kreuzlingen
Typesetting /DTP: Silvia Bartholdi
Print: Bodan AG, Kreuzlingen
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2 Contents
Technical data 3, 4 Exchanging parts
• S-Print 25
Service Panel 4 • Buttonhole sensor 25
• L-Print 26, 27
Tools & Gauges 5 • Main motor 27
• Stepping motor SB 28
Electronic • Stepping motor SL and crank shaft 28
• Description 6 • Bobbin winder motor 29
• Block diagram 7 • Base shaft 29

• L-Print 8 • Hook race ring 30

• S-Print 9 • Tension unit 30
• Diagnosting 10 • Take-up lever 31
• Powering of the stepping motors 10
• Bevore service or repair work carried out 10
• Protection of electrical components against
• Main shaft

Adjustments
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electrostatic discharges 10

Service Programme
• Belt tension main shaft /main motor

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• Belt tension main shaft /base shaft 33

• Bobbin winder device 34

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Start/Stop the service programme 11

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• • Presser foot fixation 34

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• Head frame plate 34
In Basic Service Programme • Presser foot height 35
Configuration 11

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• • Darning foot height 35
Foot control unit 11 • Drive position in the hook race 36

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• P-Print (Positioning) 12 • Distance needle/hook 36

Bobbin winder motor 12

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• • Needle position zig-zag 36

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• Position of synchronisation disc 37
As a programme • Feed-dog position in the stitch plate 37
LCD Function of the LCD display 13
No. 1 Sewing-off 13
No. 2 Forward/Reverse feed compensation 13, 14
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• Height of the feed-dog

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• Thread passage play

• Thread guide plate 39

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Test Buttonhole 14
No. 3 Automatic darning 15
No. 4 Software version 15
No. 5 Number of hours sewn 15
No. 6 Maximum speed regulation 16
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• Position of Hook /Driver

• Needle height 40
• Feed-dog Synchronisation

• Basic setting of balance

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No. 7 Stepping motor test stitch width 16
No. 8 Pinning position of both stepping motors 17
No. 9 Stepping motor test stitch length (SL) 17
• Knee lifter unit (accessory)

• Lower thread tension

• Upper thread tension

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No. 10 Displaying the actual speed 18 • Adjustment of upper thread tension with a weight 43
No. 11 Displaying the factor of speed regulation 18 • Tension release lever 44

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No. 12 Start/Stop function 19 • Thread regulator spring 44
No. 13 Testing both stepping motors (SL and SB) 19

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Testing ribbon cables 20

Functional inspection 21
Oiling and Lubrication 45

Sewing-off 46

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Removing covers 22, 23

Cleaning 24
Cleaning 46

Complaints form 46

Complaints report: Appendix

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Technical data BERNINA activa series 3

Features (Stitches) activa 125 activa 135 activa 145
Stitch length forwards in mm 5 5 5
Increment in mm 0,15 0,15 0,15
Stitch length reverse in mm 5 5 5
Stitch width in mm 5,5 5,5 5,5
Increment in mm 0,23 0,23 0,23
Needle positions 9 9 9
Buttonhole types 3 3 3
Darning programme 1 1 1
Functions by stitch counter Yes Yes Yes
Buttonhole: length measurement Yes Yes Yes
Total practical stitches 10 19 19
Total decorative stitches 5 5 19
Alphabets and numbers No No 1
Total number of stitches 20 30 50 (+ 60 charac.)
Functions
Automatic basic settings Yes Yes Yes
Optimum settings displayed No Yes Yes
Selected stitch function on screen on screen on screen
Clear (clr) button Yes Yes Yes
Balance mechanical mechanical mechanical
Pattern end Yes Yes Yes
Mirror image (lateral) No No Yes
Permanent reverse sewing Yes Yes Yes
Memory (mem) No Yes Yes
Permanent save No Yes Yes
Hopper mechanism Yes Yes Yes
Presser foot attachment Snap-on BERNINA BERNINA
Adjustable presser foot pressure No No No
FHS presser foot lifter optional optional optional
Operating controls
Buttons Rubber pad Rubber pad Rubber pad
Screen LCD LCD LCD
Size in mm 60 x 40 60 x 40 60 x 40
Type symbolic symbolic symbolic
Background lighting No Yes/LED Yes/LED
Direct stitch/function selection partly partly partly
Stitch width indicator beam Yes Yes Yes
Stitch length indicator beam Yes Yes Yes
Integrated service programme Yes Yes Yes
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4 Technical data BERNINA activa series contd.

Drive unit/power unit activa 125 activa 135 activa 145
Power max. 80W 80W 80W
Motor DC/65W/24V DC/65W/24V DC/65W/24V
Sewing speed S.p.m. 120–900/min 120–900/min 120–900/min
Needle stop up & down up & down up & down
Needle stop via foot control * * *
* optional with virtuosa foot control
Roll-up foot control cable Yes Yes Yes
Main power switch Yes Yes Yes
Construction/housing
Through space (diagonal) in mm 160 x 110 (192) 160 x 110 (192) 160 x 110 (192)
Overall length in mm 345 345 345
Overall width in mm 176 176 176
Overall height in mm 307 307 307
Sewing light voltage 12V/5W 12V/5W 12V/5W
Bulb 1 x 5W 1 x 5W 1 x 5W
Presser foot height in mm 7,5 mm 7,5 mm 7,5 mm
Drop feed-dog mechanism Yes Yes Yes
Drop feed-dog via FHS ** Optional ** Optional ** Optional
** possible with added FHS
Hook system BERNINA-CB BERNINA-CB BERNINA-CB
Needle system 130/705H 130/705H 130/705H
Adjusting needle 130/705H TCN 130/705H TCN 130/705H TCN
Weight (excl. accessories) ca. 9,6 kg ca. 9,6 kg ca. 9,6 kg

Service Panel
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Tools 5
The following tools and gauges are necessary:

TORX-Screwdriver (Commercially available):

Nr. 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 20, 25
Not available from BERNINA!

Circlip mounting tool Spring mounting tool

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398 083.030 398 112.030

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Rectifying tool Eccentric Key Rectifying tool Torx Srewdriver
(Hook/Driver-Play) T10s

398 097.030 ox
001 361.70.00 001 357.70.00 030 475.50.00
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Lower tension Upper tension Pinning tool Hook race gauge
(Looplift)
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001 358.70.00 398 080.040 030349.70.00 006 765.71.00

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Pinning tool Pinning tool Buttonhole filter Feed-dog height

(Stepping motor/Drive crank) (Stepping motor/Drive crank) 0,9/10 mm

001 356.50.00 002 733.50.00 008961.70.00 398 024 030

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Presser foot height Torx-Screwdriver Feeler gauge 0,3 mm Pinningtool

6,0/8,5 mm TX8z (Hook/Driver-Play) (Stepping motor stitch length)

398 031 133 007 993.50.00 398 022.030 (0,3 mm) 030 652.50.00
398 111.030 (0,15 mm)
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6 Description of the electronics

The electronics of the BERNINA activa are basically
contained in two modules (printed circuits), namely on the
power L-print and the S-print (see block diagram).

Power supply L-print

The power L-print is mounted at the rear of the sewing
machine. The circuits produce the following direct current
voltages:

• 5 V/DC for the logic on the S-print.

• 12 V/DC for the sewing light.
• 30 V/DC for the drive motor, bobbin winder motor and
stepping motors.
• 16 V/DC for motor control on the S-print.

In case of malfunction, the fuse F-4A-T protects the parts

against overload. If a fuse blows, only an original replace-
ment with the correct ratings must be used.

S-print
The S-print is assembled with the latest SMD (Surface
Mounted Device) technology. SMD components allow a
very compact type of circuitry.
SMD prints cannot be repaired with conventional tools!

The micro-computer on the S-print receives an analogue

signal from the foot control which is converted into a digital
signal and given as a nominal value. When the foot control
is released (nominal value zero) the micro-computer
switches on the electric brake. The motor is stopped very
quickly in the required needle position.

When the sewing machine is switched on the stepping

motors are in any given position. There can also be any
given value in the memory of the micro-computer. So that
a defined basis is achieved, the stepping motors are
positioned by means of a signal from the micro-computer.
This position is then registered and set at zero in the
memory of the micro-computer. It is then possible to select
and sew any given stitch from this zero position.

The S-Print controls the functions of the stepping motors

to one another, calculates the signals of the sensors, com-
piles the results and displays them on the screen.
Integrated on the S-Print are the display, P-Print and
return button.
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Block Diagram 7

Command circuit Power cirguit

Mains voltage

white
Display

Foot control

Return-Button
yellow

Sewing light
white

Main motor
Phototransistor and LED
white

Bobbin winder
black

Stepping motor stitch width

Stepping motor stitch length

blue
yellow

Buttonhole sensor
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8 L-Print

Line Voltage!
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S-Print 9

Buttonhole sensor
Sewing light
Stitch width

4-pole

4-pole

yellow
2-pole

yellow
4-pole
Spuler
black

white
Stitch length
blue

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4-pole

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Main motor
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10 Diagnostic instructions
Warning Dangerous voltage levels ! Warning!
Mains voltage (refer to L-print page 8). The sewing machine may only be connected to the mains
supply when the L-Print cover is mounted.
The switch part of the L-print and mains cable carry
dangerous voltages. Work may only be carried out on the L-print and mains
cable when the mains plug has been withdrawn from the
For your own safety do not touch the L-print until about mains supply.
30 seconds after the main voltage has been switched off.
This is the time required for the capacitors to discharge.
Important:

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Powering of the stepping motors
For the correct functioning of the stepping motors, it is Print, which in turn must be connected to the power supply.
essential that they are brought into their «zero» position, After connecting the machine to the mains supply, switch
which is carried out after each new start of the machine, or the machine on and at the same time keep the Clr-button
each change of functions. In order to adjust, or inspect this pressed. Select now the service programme number 8. In
«zero» position, the stepping motors must be in a powered this programme the motors are powered with their correct

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state (under current). Exchange motors can be adjusted
before they are fitted into the machine. They must be
connected to their relative connecting points on the S-

Before service or repair work is carried out

current values. The motors can now be adjusted according
to the service instructions given in the service manual.
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Before service, or repair work is carried out, in particular Version Test No. 4 page 15
when an S-Print is exchanged the following machine data Hours sewn Test No. 5 page 15
must be secured: Speed comp. factor Test No. 11 page 18
• Specific machine data:

Configuration Test Config. page 11

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Electronical balance Test No. 2 page 13

Buttonhole sensor Test Buttonhole page 14

Protection of electrical components against electrostatic discharges

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If two insulation materials (e.g. shoe sole and floor) rub

together there can be a build-up of static electricity. Should
this be discharged through electronic components these
can be seriously damaged.

One of the most effective measures to conduct these char-

ges away is earthing.

1. A bench suitable for working with components in

today’s electronic industry has a surface that does not
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allow the build-up of static electricity.

On the one hand the surface should be conductive so

that charges are conducted away but on the other hand
it should have enough resistance to prevent short-
circuiting and earthing of parts laid out on the bench.

2. By wearing a wristband that is connected to the bench

surface, static electricity can be conducted away from
the person. For safety reasons a resistance of approx.
1 M ohm has to be connected in series with the con-
ductive wristband.

3. Electronic parts may only be dispatched in their original

packaging.
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Test Programme activa 125/135/145 11

Starting the test programme By pressing the «clear» button (clr) the machine can at any
• Attention! Turn the machine off. given time be brought into the initial sate.
• Place the service-panel on the machine.
• When switching the machine on, press at the same time
the «start» button. Termination of the test programme
• The sewing machine moves the stepping motors in the • Switch machine off.
basic position (short acustical nois) and is now in test • Switch machine on in the normal manner.
programme «SP» (Service Programme). • The sewing machine can now be operated normally.

The machine is now in the initial servicing state and any

one of the 1–13 individual test programmes can be selec-
ted.

Test in basic servicing state

The following sensor signals can be checked in the initial state.

Configuaration of the machine

What is to be tested What to adjust Normal condition

Configurating the machine type Initial state of service programme. The machine type can now be seen
To modify the number, press simul- in the display.
taneously the «config» button and /or
the button «config+» or «config–». activa 125 = 1
activa 135 = 2
activa 145 = 3
activa Patchwork Edition (PE) = 4

Configuration state

Function control of the foot control unit

What is to be tested What to adjust Normal condition

Foot control unit Initial state of service operation. The function of the foot control is
Press foot control. indicated in the stitch length beam.

Stitch length bar

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12 Test in basic servicing state contd.

Test for the P-Print
What is to be tested What to adjust Normal condition

P-Print Initial state of service programme. In the L.C.R. needle position display
a)By turning the handwheel, bring three digital signals can be read off.
the needle in its lowest position.
b)Turn the handwheel slowly for- L.C.R. = Left Centre Right
L.C.R. Display wards and at the same time com-
Synchronisatio pare the table in the next column. 1 2 3
a) •
b)
c) •
d) • •
e) • • •
f) • •
g) •
h) • •
a) •

Bobbin winder motor switch

What is to be tested What to adjust Normal condition

Winder motor switch Initial state of service programme. Field «bobbin switch» is active in the
Control of motor Switch on motor. L.M.R. display.
Press the foot control. The speed of the bobbin winder
motor must be able to be regulated.

L.C.R. Display
Bobbin winder
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Test Programmes 13

Test LCD Liquid Crystal Display (Service Panel)

What is to be tested What to adjust Normal condition

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Select service programme LCD. All details show up on the screen and
the LCD segment scrolls through all
possibilities.
Attention! Test 13 has a duration of ca 1
min. After which the test will be repea-
ted. The test can be interrupted at any
given time by pressing the «clr»-button.

blinks

Test No. 1 Sewing-off (Service Panel)

What is to be tested What to adjust Normal condition

Sewing-off: Select service programme no. 1. The machine can now be sewn off.
Stitch length, width and L.C.R. L.M.R., Straight stitch, Stitch length
and width can be adjusted.

Test No. 2 Forward/reverse feed equalisation (Service Panel)

Electronical fine adjustment

What is to be tested What to adjust Normal condition

Forward and reverse feed equalisati- Press BLC+ and BLC– button In this programme the stitch pattern
on simultaneously, this will bring you into No. 9 is active.
programm No. 2. While sewing the forward and rever-
se feed can be adjusted with the +
and – buttons.
– BALANCE + The stitch pattern No. 9 must be
0 <3 3 >3 6 closed.
The neutral position is the value 3.
0 = reverse feed longest The adjusted value is shown on the
3 = neutral position screen and saved by pressing the
6 = reverse feed shortest clear (clr) button.
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14 Test Programmes
Mechanical fine adjustment

If the stitch formation is not absolutely closed after

electronic compensation, a fine adjustment can be made
with the balance regulating shaft 3.

Procedure:
• Remove the balance knob 1.
• Loosen screw 2.
• Turn the balance regulating shaft 3 as required.

Turning in a clockwise direction

2
Turning in an anticlockwise direc-
4
• The balance knob (marker pin) can now be brought into
1 the basic position 4.
• Tighten the screw 2.
• Replace the balance button.

Function of the automatic buttonholing device

What is to be tested What to adjust Normal condition

Automatic buttonhole compensation Initial state of service programme. The feed-dog will move to and fro,
Feed-dog at its highest point. until the compensation has been
Mount the buttonhole foot. achieved.
Secure the buttonhole filter If no compensation is possible, then
No. 008 961.70.00 to the presser foot the programme will terminate the test
bar. Lower presser foot and simulta- after ca. 3 seconds.
neously press both buttonhole but-
tons.
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Test Programmes 15
Test No. 3 Automatic darning programme (Service Panel)
What is to be tested What to adjust Normal condition

Automatic darning programme Select service programme No. 3. The darning pattern must run parallel
(Secondary test to buttonhole com- on both ends. Sketch!!
pensation)

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Test No. 4 Software version (Service Panel)

What is to be tested

Software version
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What to adjust

Select service programme No. 4.

Normal condition

The software version appears as

a number on the screen, e.g.
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Test No. 5 Amount of sewing hours (Service Panel)

What is to be tested What to adjust Normal condition

Amount of sewing hours Select service programme No. 5. The number of hours appears as
(running time of motor) a number on the screen.
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5 =ˆ 60 min

3 =ˆ 36 min

1 =ˆ 12 min

100 h (1–9)
101 h (10–90)

102 h (100–900)
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16 Test Programmes
Test No. 6 Maximum speed equalisation (Service Panel)
What is to be tested What to adjust Normal condition

Maximum speed equalisation Select service programme No. 6. Press foot control until «ok» appears
(s.p.m. = stitch/minute) on the screen.The maximum speed
The speed is set automatically appears on the screen. Used for
example after disassembly /assembly
operation to compensate the
machine’s software.
If an F (Fault) appears then there is
something jamming.
In test No. 11 the speed compensati-
on factor can be read-off.The smoo-
thness of running for all shafts must
be

100 s.p.m. (1–9)

101 s.p.m. (10–90)

102 s.p.m. (100–900)

Test No. 7 Stepping motor stitch width (Service Panel)

What is to be tested What to adjust Normal condition

Step motor and S-print Select service programme No. 7. The step motor rotates back and
forth, the needle bar must move to

Stitch width bar blinks

If the step motor does not rotate

then the fault can lie either with the
step motor or S-print. The faulty
components can be identified by
swapping the connections of the step
motors.

Warning: Disconnect
from the electricity
supply!
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Test Programmes 17
Test No. 8 Pinning position of stepping motors (Service Panel)
What is to be tested What to adjust Normal condition

Pinning position of step motors Select service programme No. 8. The step motors are activated to the
step position for pinning. «P»
appears on the screen.

Note:
Only used when the motors are external.

Test No. 9 Stepping motor stitch length (Service Panel)

What is to be tested What to adjust Normal condition

Step motors Select service programme No. 9. The step motor rotates back and
forth, the feed-dog must move to and

Stitch length bar

blinks

If the step motor does not rotate

then the fault can lie either with the
step motor or S-print. The faulty
components can be identified by
swapping the connections of the step
motors.

Warning: Disconnect
from the electricity
supply!
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18 Test Programmes
Test No.10 Speed of the machine (Service Panel)
What is to be tested What to adjust Normal condition

Actual speed of the machine Select programme No. 10. Press foot control.
The speed is shown on the screen as
a number x 10 (e.g. 233 = 233

100 s.p.m. (1–9)

101 s.p.m. (10 –90)

102 s.p.m. (100–900)

Test No. 11 Displaying the speed compensation factor (Service Panel)

What is to be tested What to adjust Normal condition

Speed compensation factor Select programme No. 11. The speed compensation factor is
(Factor between 0 –255) used for declaring the mechanical
characteristics of the machine. The
higher the number, the more heavy
the machine is running. The higher
the value, the more the machine is
running sluggish and vice-versa. The
factor is normally between 160–200.

100 (1–9)
101 (10–90)

102 (100–900)
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Test Programmes 19
Test No.12 Start/Stop function (Service Panel)
Factory use only

What is to be tested What to adjust Normal condition

Permanent test of the machine Select service programme No. 12. Press the foot control.
The machine will start and stop at
a 7 second interval.

Test No.13 Stepping motors and S-print (Service Panel)

What is to be tested What to adjust Normal condition

Stepping motors and S-print Select service programme No. 13. The stepping motors rotate back and
forth, the feed-dog and needle bar
must move to and fro.

Stitch width bar blinks

Stitch length bar

blinks

If the stepping motors do not rotate

then the fault can lie either with the
stepping motors or S-print. The faulty
components can be identified by
swapping the connections of the
stepping motors.

Warning: Disconnect
from the electricity
supply!
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20 Test Programmes

Test for the cable connection S-Print to L-Print

What is to be tested What to adjust Normal condition

Connection S-print to L-print Disconnect mains plug.

Disconnect plugs from L-print and
S-print.

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Visual inspection Inspect the cable for damage, short
circuits, interruption. Plugs and
sockets must be inspected for dama-
ge and loose contacts.

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Elektronische Messung Check on the upper side of the plugs Every wire separately:
Ohmmeter oder Durchgangsprüfer with a circuit tester or ohmmeter, that Wire ok:
(Piepser) each wire is continuous. 0 Ohm on multi-meter; Signal noise
Test every wire as described above. with a circuit tester.
Wire defective:
• Ohm on multi-meter; No signal
noise with a circuit tester (circuit

ox interruption).

Every wire against all the other wires:

Wire ok:
• Ohm on multi-meter; No signal
noise with a circuit tester.
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Wire defective:
Ω 0 Ohm on a multi-meter; Signal noise
Ω with a circuit tester (short circuit, or
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Visual-, Functional-, Mechanical-, Sewing- and Technical-Inspection 21

Visual Inspection: Mechanical inspection:
Visual inspection of the whole machine Remove the covers
Visual inspection of: Clean mechanical parts
• Bobbin holder Inspect the bevel gears for play/yesmming
• Thread guide parts Inspect for play, or binding in:
• Needle and its position • Main shaft
• Stitch plate • Base shaft
• Feed-dog • Take-up lever
• Bobbin case • Needle bar holder
• Hook • Feed-dog
• Driver Function of the bobbin case
Function of the thread tension both upper and lower
Functional inspection: Lubricate the machine
Function of the knee lifter
Function of the drop feed mechanism Sewing Technical Inspection:
Function of the presser foot pressure Sew-off using straight stitch
Remove the bobbin case Function of reverse sewing
Function of the thread cutter Sew-off using:
Connect machine with original cable and foot control unit • Zig Zag stitch
LCD-Display with background lighting • Honeycomb stitch
Function of the sewing light • Automatic buttonhole
Function of the needle position left and right • Automatic darning
Function of the stitch length and width
Function of the bobbin winder motor
Run the machine and inspect the noise level
Inspect main and foot control cable for loose connections
Function of the stepping motors
Note the amount of hours, software version and balance
number
Select basic settings
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22 Removing covers
To do necessary adjustments the covers must be removed
in the following order:

Head cover:
Remove the screw 5.
Remove head cover.

Removing L-print:
Remove L-print
cover screw 6.
Swing out the cover
and disconnect the
cable connection
Remove the
complete L-print.

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Removing covers 23
Remove the rear
cover:
Remove the 4
screws 7.
Remove the rear
cover.

Note: 7
For adjustment
purposes refit the 7
L-print.

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Front cover:

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Remove the

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balance knob 1.
Remove the 4
screws 8. Feed
dog in sewing
position.
Turn the hand-
wheel until the
driver rack is at its

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Disconnect
the connections
9 to 15. 8
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24 Cleaning

Remove the covers and clean.

Attention!
Never use alcohol, petrol, spirits, or any other acid type of
liquid.
When cleaning covers it can happen that they will become
electrostatically charged. To clean the covers, a liquid
which is also used in the office equipment industry with an
anti-
static agent can be used.
We use and recommend the surface cleaner SURFACE
CLEAN from BASF Ltd. This liquid builds up a protected
film against static electricity and is suitable for both compo-
site materials as well as metal parts.

Parts on the inside

Behind the covers on the inside of the machine a lot of
dust, fluff, thread and fabric remnants can accumulate,
which can cause malfunctions to occur:
Especially in the region of the head frame in the area of
the take-up lever,
main shaft (behind the balance piece) and
the tension unit.

In the region of the free-arm, in the area of the

bobbin case,
feed-dog,
hook,
hook driver,
hook race,
base shaft (lifter and advance eccenter) and
the toothed rack.

Also affected is the transmission drive system, where belt

residue can accumulate.
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Replacing the S-print 25

Disassembly: Assembly:
1) Remove the covers. 1) Fit the new S-Print in the front cover.
2) Remove the 4 screws 16. 2) Secure with 4 screws.
3) Exchange the S-Print. 3) Assemble the front cover.
4) Inspect the configuration (page 11).
5) Carry out a speed calibration (test No. 6) and
balance (test No. 2).
6) Carry out a functional inspection.
7) Sew-off.

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Exchanging the buttonhole sensor

Disassembly:
1) Remove all the covers.
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2) Remove the upper tension unit (page 30).

3) Remove the buttonhole sensor 17 with a screwdriver,
pressing against the clip and the holder.
4) Turn the sensor towards the front and remove.
5) Exchange the sensor.

Assembly:
1) Fit the sensor in the positioning bore and position
against the head plate.
2) Place lifter lever downwards and by using the clip
press firmly down. 17
3) Place the ribbon cable so that it doesn’t come into
conflict with any moveable parts.
4) Refit the cover.
5) Recalibrate the buttonhole sensor (see page 14).
6) Carry out functional inspection.
7) Sew-off.
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26 Exchanging the L-Print

Disassembly:
1) Remove screw 6 and disconnect
the ribbon cable.
2) Remove the complete housing.

3) Remove the 4 screws 18 from the cover. 4) Remove the 2 screws 19.

19

18

18
18

18

F4

19

18 18
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Exchanging the L-Print (contd.) 27

5) Remove the switch, transformer and L-Print from the
housing.
6) Loosen all the electrical connection wires L-
Print–transformer. Note the order of connections! 20
7) Exchange the L-Print.
8) If needed unsolder the mains cable bushes 21, main
switch 22, voltage change-over switch 23 and exchan-
ge.

Assembly: 23
1) Reconnect the transformer wires, being careful
of the individual positions.
2) Position the switch, transformer and L-Print in
the housing.
3) Secure the L-Print with the 2 screws.
4) Secure the rear cover with the 4 screws.
5) Connect the ribbon cable.
6) Refit the complete housing to the machine.
7) Recalibrate the maximum speed of the machine (test
programme No. 6). 22
8) Test the functions.
9) Sew-off.

21

Exchanging the main motor (available only as a complete unit)

Disassembly:
1) Remove the covers.
2) Pull the motor cable through the opening of
the machine.
3) Remove the ventilator fan 24.
4) Remove the 2 securing screws 25.
5) Exchange the motor.

Assembly:
1) Mount the motor and secure with the 2 securing scr-
ews.
2) Adjust the belt tension (see page 30).
3) Refit the ventilator fan.
4) Replace the cable through the opening in the machine.
5) Replace the covers.
6) Recalibrate the maximum speed of the machine (test 25
programme No. 6).
24
7) Test the functions.
8) Sew-off.

Attention:
The choke position must be placed outwards, so that there is 25
no possibility of the cable comming into contact with the motor
shaft. The clamp must be brought into position and the cable
laid in such a way, that there is no possibility of it catching in
the hook drive crank.
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28 Exchanging the stepping motor stitch width (SB)

Disassembly: 5) Refit the balance knob.
1) Remove the balance knob. 6) Refit the L-Print housing.
2) Remove L-Print housing and covers. 7) Switch the machine in service programme on.
3) Remove the drive gear 26. 8) Select test No.8 (page 17).
4) Remove the 2 screws 27. 9) Pin the drive gear and secure.
5) Exchange the stepping motor. 10) Adjust the needle position (page 40).
11) Refit the head cover.
Assembly: 12) Recalibrate the buttonhole (test programme page 14)
1) Mount the new stepping motor and secure with 13) Test the functions.
the 2 screws. 14) Sew-off.
2) Refit the drive gear, but do not secure.
3) Reconnect the motor and refit the front cover.
4) Refit the rear cover.

27
26

27

Exchanging the stepping motor stitch length (SL) and/or the crank shaft

Disassembly: Assembly:
1) Remove the covers. 1) Fit the new stepping motor and secure with
2) Remove the balance shaft 28 along with the screw 29. the 2 securing screws.
3) Disconnect the springs 30 to 34. 2) Mount the drive gear.
4) Remove the 2 screws 35 from the motor holder 36. 3) Fit the crank shaft into the motor holder.
5) Remove the bearing holder bracket 37 and screw 38 of 4) Position the crank shaft and motor holder.
the toothed segment 39 from the crank shaft. 5) Secure the crank shaft with the bearing holder bracket.
6) If necessary exchange the crank shaft. 6) Reconnect the springs.
7) Remove the drive gear 40. 7) Position the toothed segment (page 41).
8) Remove the 2 securing screws 41. 8) Refit the balance shaft.
9) Exchange the stepping motor. 9) Adjust the basic position of balance (page 41).
10) Refit all covers.
11) Recalibrate maximum speed (test programme No. 6, p.
16).
12) Adjust the fine setting of balance (test programme No. 2,
page 13, 14).
13) Test the functions.
14) Sew-off.
35 28
29

41
37 40
a 32 36
b
c 35 41
39

30 31
33
34
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Exchanging the bobbin winder motor 29

Disassembly:
1) Remove all covers.
2) Remove the securing screw 42.
3) Exchange the bobbin winder motor. 42

Assembly:
1) Mount the new bobbin winder motor and secure
with screw.
2) Refit all covers.
3) Check the functions of bobbin winding (page 34).

Exchanging the base shaft

Disassembly: 3) Remove the feed-dog mechanism 43 by loosen the
1) Remove all covers. securing screws 44.
2) Disconnect springs 30 – 34. 4) Remove the two bearing holder brackets 45.

35

45
32

35
45 45

30 31
44 43 33 34
44 46
47
5) Loosen screw 46, along with the belt tensioner 47,
release the tension and retighten screw 46. 49
6) Remove the shaft bearing 48 along with screw 49.
Do not loose ball bearing and springs!
7) Loosen screws 35 of the stepping motor SL.
8) Remove the shaft by pulling to the front and to the right.
9) Exchange the shaft.

Assembly: 48 49
1) Refit the new shaft.
2) Pin the balance piece and the hook drive crank (motor
must be removed). 9) Reconnect the springs.
3) Position the bevel gear and the base shaft, so that the 10) Refit the shaft bearing 48 (ball bearing and springs!!).
marker pin is in a horizontal position (270°) to the front. 11) Refit the main motor and set belt tension.
4) Secure the bearing holder bracket. 12) Refit the ventilator fan.
5) Refit the belt to the main and base shafts, being careful 13) Refit all covers.
of the position and set the belt tension. 14) Recalibrate the maximum speed (test programme No.
6) Remove the pinning tools. 6, page 16)
7) Refit the feed-dog drop mechanism. 15) Recalibrate the buttonhole.
8) Secure the stepping motor SL. 16) Test the functions.
17) Sew-off.
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30 Exchanging the hook race ring

Disassembly: screw 53a.
1) Remove all covers. 5) Remove the 3 securing screws 55 and remove the hook
2) Using the special screwdriver 50 remove the stitch race ring 54.
plate and surround. 6) Remove the thread guide plate and thread guide finger
3) Remove the hook race cover 51 by removing screws 56.
52.
4) Remove the hook 53 and hook driver by removing

50 50
55 56 55

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53a 52
55 54 53
7) Exchange the hook race ring.
Assembly: highest position.
1) Refit the thread guide plate and thread guide finger to 7) Lift slightly the drive rack 57.
the new race ring.

3) Refit the stitch plate, along with the surround.

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2) Refit the hook race ring using the special gauge, but
don’t secure.

4) Position the hook race ring, so that the feed-dog height

gauge is moved equally from both sides of the feed-
8) Refit the driver.
9) Refit the hook race cover.
10) Inspect and if necessary adjust the lateral position of
the feed-dog.
11) Refit all covers.
12) Recalibrate maximum speed (test programme No. 6,
dog and secure. page 16).
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5) Remove the hook race ring gauge. 13) Test the functions.
6) By turning the handwheel, bring the needle in its 14) Sew-off.
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Exchanging the thread tension unit

Disassembly:
1) Remove all covers.
2) Remove the securing screws 58.
3) Exchange the tension unit 59.
all

4) Attention: Tension release lever can fall out! 58

Assembly:
1) Refit the new tension unit.
2) Refit tension release mechanism and adjust accor-
dingly.
3) Adjust the stitch width limiter.
4) Refit all covers.
5) Check and adjust the tension unit (page 43).
6) Check and andjust the tension release leveler. 58
7) Sew-off.
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Exchanging the thread take-up lever 31

Disassembly:
1) Remove all covers. 61.
2) Remove the thread tension unit.
3) Remove the angular guide piece 60 along with screw
69

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68

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B 64
65

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4) Disconnect the spring 62.

pe 6) Loosen screw 66 in the balance piece 67.

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5) Pull the needle bar guide piece 63 to the front, so that 7) Remove the crank from the balance piece – don’t loose
the take-up lever crank 64, can be pulled out of the the washer!
crank guide piece 65.

ho 8) Remove the take-up lever 68 from link piece 69.

9) The link piece can be replaced by loosening the screw
70 and sliding it from the shaft.

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10) Exchange the thread take-up lever.
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Note: For ease of operation the light assembly can be removed.

Assembly:

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1) Refit the link piece.
2) Refit the take-up lever in the link piece. 72
3) Place the crank in the take-up lever, mount the washer
and place in the balance piece.
4) Place the crank guide piece in the take up lever crank.

M5) Replace the angular guide piece.

6) Place the guide rack in the centre needle position and
replace the spring.
7) Pin the stepping motor in its zero position.
8) Loosen screw 71 and adjust the needle position 72 in
the centre.
71

9) Secure screw.
10) Refit the thread tension unit.
11) Refit all covers.
12) Adjust the needle in the centre of the stitch plate (front
to back).
13) Recalibrate the maximum speed (test programme No.
6, page 16).
14) Test the functions.
15) Sew-off.
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32 Exchanging the main shaft and or the synchronisation disc

Disassembly:
1) Remove all covers.
2) Loosen securing screws 73 + 74 from the balance
piece.
3) Remove the drive belt.
74
4) Loosen belt tension of the main shaft.
5) Loosen the clamps 79 and remove.
6) Remove the complete main shaft to the right.
7) Exchange the necessary parts on the shaft, or the shaft 73
itself.

Assembly:
1) Fit all the parts on the main shaft (synthetic washer,
steel washer, spherical bush, steel washer, synthetic 79 76
washer, setting collar 75, circlip 76, synchronisation
disc 77, spherical bush with clamp 79 and belt drive
flange 78).
2) Position the balance piece so that the take-up lever
faces the front.
3) Pass the main shaft through the belt drive flange and
into the balance piece.
4) Position the spherical bushes into their sockets and
secure with the clamps
5) Position the main shaft in the balance piece so that the
marking on the take-up lever link can be easily seen. 75 77
6) Set the setting collar free of play against the balance 79 78
piece.
7) Bring the synchronisation disc into position (page 37)
and secure.
8) Pin the balance piece into position.
9) Remove the lower securing screw of the main motor.
Loosen the upper screw and swing the motor in an
upwards position and secure the screw.
10) Pin the hook drive crank.
11) Fit and tension the belt of the drive flange and base
shaft.
12) Secure the drive flange in position.
13) Fit the motor drive belt, position the motor and secure
it (page 33).
14) Connect the front cover.
15) Connect the L-print.
16) Connect the machine to the mains supply.
17) Adjust the synchronisation disc (page 12).
18) Disconnect the machine from the power supply.
19) Disconnect the L-print.
20) Assemble all covers.
21) Calibrate the speed of the machine (test programme
no.6 page 16).
22) Carry out a functional inspection.
23) Sew-off the machine.
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Adjustments 33
Important:
To enable the work described to be performed correctly,
the sewing machine must be in good mechanical and elec-
trical condition (running smoothly, properly oiled and all
plugs
in position). When the adjustments are carried out in the
correct order, the machine will sew perfectly.

Important:
For all adjustments and in case no other needle size is
given, always use a size Nm 80 needle. Before beginning
any adjustments the needle must be tested for being
straight! BERNINA uses needle system 130/705H TCN for
all adjustments.

Any service work being done on any machine, must be

done using the original accessories that were delivered
with the machine, or purchased later. These are:
Mains cable, foot control unit, automatic buttonhole foot,
zig zag foot, bobbin case and bobbin.

Tensioning the drive belt (motor)

• Loosen the fixing screws 25a slightly.
• Bring the motor into the desired position.
• Tighten both screws.

25a

25a

Tensioning the drive belt (base shaft)

The belt tension is achieved automatically between the
tension roller and the tension spring.
• Loosen the screw 46 slightly of the tension roller 47 hol-
der.
• Turn handwheel backwards and forwards.
• Tighten the screw 46. 46
47
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34 Bobbin winder device

80
Standard:
The thread should be wound evenly with pre-tension and
the bobbin should be correctly filled.
Correction for one-sided winding:
Turn the adjustment screw 80 in or out as appropriate.

Correcting the bobbin filling:

The flip-flop spring should be in the third tooth of the relea-
se lever.

Attention!
The filling of the bobbin cannot be adjusted by moving the
spring to another tooth position.

The filling of the bobbin can at the best, only be adjusted

by means of rectifying the bracket (basic spring position).

Flip-Flop

Presser foot fixation

Standard:
The tension pin 81 should be one third to half way along
85 84
the tension lever 82. The presser foot sole 83 must be par-
allel with the markings on the needle plate. 82 81

Correction:
• Loosen screw 84 on clamp 85.
• Adjust the height of clamp 85 until the correct tension
position is reached.
• Align the presser foot sole 83 with the markings on the
needle plate.
• Tighten screw 84. 83

Position of head frame plate

Standard:
The presser foot must be sideways in the centre of the
stitch plate.
A size 90 needle must be in the centre (front to the back) of
the stitch plate.

Correction:
• Affix the presser foot no. 1.
• Loosen screws 1a and 2a.
• Move the head plate until the presser foot is sideways in
the centre of the stitch plate.
• Secure screws 1a.
• Remove the presser foot and insert a size 90 needle.
• Screw in, or out screw 2a until the needle is in the centre
of the stitch plate (front to the back). 1a

2a
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Presser foot height 35

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• Lower the feed-dog.

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• Raise the lifter lever.
• Check the height with 7.5 mm gauge 86.

Correction:
• Loosen screw 64 on the presser foot bar guide.
• Place the presser foot on the gauge (7.5 mm). Keeping
it parallel to the markings.
Press the presser foot bar down by hand.
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• Tighten screw 64.

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Darning foot height
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Standard:
• Attach the darning foot.
• Lower the feed-dog.
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• Turn the handwheel until the presser foot bar has rea-
ched its lowest position.
• Use the gauge 87 (0.5 mm) to check the distance bet-
ween the needle plate and darning foot sole.

Correction: 88
• Loosen screw 88 on the hopper mechanism lever.
• Place darning foot on the gauge 87.
• Tighten screw 88 (note position in regards to the cam).
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36 Position of the driver in the hook race

Standard:
The hook driver 102 should be 0.1– 0.15 mm behind the
front edge of the hook race.

Correction: 103
• Loosen the screw 103 of the driver shaft.
• Push the complete driver 102 to the prescribed position.
• Tighten the screw 103.

Needle position in the direction of feed (needle/hook distance)

Standard: Correction:
Remove stitch plate. Insert now needle (TCN). The lateral • Loosen screw 89 of the pivot pin 90.
distance between needle and hook (in the scarf) should be • Adjust the needle bar holder 91 to the prescribed positi-
0.01 mm to 0.05 mm. on.

89 90
91

Needle position of the zig-zag stitch

Standard:
• Switch machine on (initial state of service programme).
• Inspect the pinning position of the stepping motor 72a, if
necessary adjust this first.
• Switch machine off.
• Pin the stepping motor for stitch width.
• The needle must be in the centre of the stitch plate.

Correction:
• Slightly loosen the fixing screws 71 on the needle bar
support. 72a
• Using the eccentric key (0013617000) adjust the support
until the prescribed needle position in the stitch hole is
obtained.
• Tighten the screws 71.

Correction and fine adjustment:

• Switch the machine on
• Select zig zag stitch
• Select maximum stitch width.
• Turn the handwheel and observe whether the lateral
spacing from the edge of the stitch hole is the same to 71
the left and right. (This is also valid for needle position L
C R).
• To correct see above.

Attention: Spring tensioning the drive gears must be pust to the

rear.
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Position of the synchronisation disc 37

Rough adjustment after disassembling

Standard:
• Position the balance piece with pin 92.
• Fixation screw 77a on the synchronisation disc 77 must
be approx. at 30° above the horizontal position.

Correction (Rough adjustment):

• Loosen the screw 77a.
• Turn the handweel until the needle bar is in the highest 92
position.
• Adjust the synchronization disk until the screw 77a is
facing straight towards the front.
• Tighten the screw 77a.

Fine adjustment (e.g. as check):

• Standard:Go into basic setting of service programme
(page 12).
• Turn handwheel in the direction of rotation until signal
no.3 is no longer active (all 3 must be inactive at the
same time).
• The balance piece should now be in the pinning position.
• Check the signals of the synchronisation disc.

77a 77

Feed-dog position in the needle plate

Standard:
• The feed-dog must be equidistant to each side of the
needle plate.

Check:
• When lowering the feed-dog, it must drop by itself.

Correction:
• Loosen screw 93.
• Move the feed-dog carrier shaft 94 sideways to the cor-
rect position.
• Tighten screw 93. 93 94

Attention: Check for ease of movement!

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38 Feed-dog height
Standard:
At their highest point the tips of the feed-dog teeth
should be 0.05mm higher at front than at the back.

Example:
• Front 0.95 mm, back 0.90 mm
• Front 1.00 mm, back 0.90 mm
• Front 1.00 mm, back 0.95 mm

96

Correction (front of feed-dog):

• Loosen the screw 95. 95 97
• The pressure spring 96 causes the adjustment
plate 97 to move independently.
• Place gauge 0.9 mm in position and press down.
• Tighten the screw 95.

Attention:
Check again after re-tightening the screw!

Correction: (rear of feed-dog)

• Loosen the screws 98.
• Using a 5.5 mm open end wrench, turn the eccentric pin
99 until a height of 0.9 mm. is reached.
• Tighten the screws 98.
99
Attention: 98 100 98
The feed dog carrier (100) must lie on the circlip. Eccentricity
must be facing outwards!

Thread passage
0,3mm
Standard:
There must be 0.3 mm play between the hook (101) and
the hook driver (102). Check with a feeler gauge 398 022
030.

Correction:
If the distance is too large or too small, adjust the short
arm of the driver with the adjustment key 001357.70.00.

102 101
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Thread guide plate 39

Standard:
The distance of the thread guide plate should be
0,3 to 0,5 mm from the right edge and 0,7 mm to the hook Thread guide plate
race.
Thread positioning plate
Correction:
The thread guide plate should be in a position, that Hook race ring
distances are within the tollerances.

Thread positioning plate

0,7 mm
Thread guide plate

Hook adjustment loop lift (synchronisation)

Standard:
• Remove the needle plate
• Pin the stepping motor to needle position centre
• Pin the balance piece of the needle drive (4 mm pin
030349.70.00) and turn the handwheel until the stop
position is reached.
• Hook drive crank 104 must now be pinned with pin
(001356.50.00).

Correction hook drive crank:

• Loosen the second screw 78 in direction of rotation of
the drive belt flange.
• Loosen the first screw in direction of rotation. Now turn
the drive belt flange, until the hook drive crank can be
pinned.
• Tighten the screws.

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40 Position of hook in relation to the needle

Standard:
• Pin the balance piece, stepping motor zig-zag and
the hook drive crank.
• The hook point must now be flush with the right hand edge
of the needle (see encircled part of diagram).

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105 105 106

Correction:
• Pin the balance piece, stepping motor zig-zag and the
hook drive crank.
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Loosen screws 105 on the rack clamping piece 106.
Using the eccentric key (001361.70.00), move the rack
until the hook is flush with the right hand edge of the
needle.
Tighten screw 105. 0,2 mm
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Standard:
• Set needle position to the right.
• Position the hook tip flush with the right-hand edge of the
needle.
• The lower edge of the hook tip should now be 0,2 mm
above the needle eye.
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Correction:
• Loosen the screw 64 of the needle bar clamp. Move the
needle bar to the prescribed position.
Attention: The needle bar must not be turned radially.
Check if necessary with twin needles.
• Tighten screw 64.
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Feed-dog synchronisation (feed-dog lift and advance) 41

Standard:
• Pin the balance piece.
• The base shaft must now be in a position, where the
marker pin on the drive gear is in a front horizontal
position (09:00 hours) to the shaft.

Correction:
As both lifter and advance eccentrics are pressed into the
shaft, continue as follows:
• Remove the screw (49)
• Fold the linkage (48) down and at the same time remove
the ball bearing (48a).
• Pull the shaft (48b) and the drive gear (b) out of mesh. Marker pin
• Turn the hook drive crank into the pinning position (a)
• Position the gear (b) with the marker pin at 09:00 hours.
• Move the shaft (48b) and drive gear back into mesh.
• Insert the ball bearing (48a) an tighten the linkage (48). Next: Step should be (3) hook adjustment loop lift, and then the
Refit the screw (49). (4) Position of hook in relation to the needle Page 40a

Basic position of balance

Standard (the front cover must be removed):
• Pin the balance piece 92.
• Pin the hook driver crank.
• Pin the balance adjustment cam 107.
• Push the toothed segment all the way towards the back.
• In this position the stitch length crank 108 can now be
pinned.
92

107

108
Correction:
• Loosen the screw of the clamping piece 38.
• Turn the crank 39 into its pinning position.
• The toothed segment must now be against the stop at
the same time on the opposite side, a distance of 1,1
mm must be at hand between the toothed segment and
the stop pin (see sketch).
• Tighten the screw of the clamping piece 38.

107
1st tooth of gear
1st tooth of segment tooth segment

39

Attention: First tooth of the gear must be in the first tooth of the
segment! 38
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42 Basic adjustment to the knee lifter lever

(Available as a special accessory)

Standard:
• The end of the knee lifter should be vertical under the
right edge of the LCD.

Correction:
• Loosen the screw 109 of the feed-dog drop unit.
• Insert knee lifter lever 110.
• Adjust the lifter to the convenient position.
• Tighten the screw 109.

Checking the release of the lifter lever:

• Place the lifter lever in its highest position.
• Turn the upper tension dial to no.10.
• When the knee lifter is actuated, the lifter lever must
drop down.

Correction:
• Turn the adjustment nut 111 until the lever drops down. 110
109
• Check the tension release mechanism and if necessary
correct (lever must be free).

111

Lower thread tension

Standard:
For testing use Mettler white thread (BW Ne 60/2 resp.
NM 43.1/2). The lower thread tension is checked with the
moveable setting weight No. 006 543 7001. The bobbin
case is placed in the weight gauge just as in the hook.
Hold the free end of the thread and suspend the bobbin
case with the setting weight (without any additional
weight).
The bobbin case must not move downwards. After atta-
ching an additional weight (5 gr.) the thread should move
downwards (speed 1m/2 – 4 sec.). If you test with darning
thread the speed should be 1m/25 sec.

Correction:
Regulation of the lower thread tension is made with the
bobbin case adjusting screw and a small screwdriver.

right
Anti-Clockwise = weaker
Clockwise = stronger left
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Adjustment of upper thread tension with a weight 43

Standard: must now move down slowly.
• Test thread Mettler white (BW Ne 60/2 resp. NM 43.1/2).
• Thread the machine including the take-up lever. Correction:
• Bring the take-up lever/needle bar to the highest positi- • See correction basic adjustment.
on.
• Lower the presser foot.
• Turn the tension adjustment dial until the red mark is in
line with the mark on the top cover.
• Draw off approx. 30cm of thread from the bobbin.
• Using the weight 93 g (85 g + 8 g) wrapped around the
thread at the take-up lever side, check the upper tensi-
on.
• The weight of 85 g must not move down.
• Attach the extra magnetical weight of 8 g. The weight

Basic adjustment of the upper thread tension

• Thread the machine up with the inspection thread inclu- 112
ding the take-up lever and affix the control weight.
Attention: The thread must be also threaded through the
thread guide.
• Use as a control thread (BW Ne 60/2 resp. NM 43 1/2)
Mettler white.
• Inspect the bobbin case tension against the correct
values (see basic adjustment of bobbin case tension).
• Turn the adjustment dial until the red marker is in line
with the marking on the housing.
• Sew off a sample stitch (running stitch).

Correction:
• Turn the adjustment dial accordingly.
• Press the locking lever 112 down the dial is now free.
• Turn the dial until the red mark is in line with the marker
of the housing.
• Release the locking lever 112 into the locking position.
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44 Tension release lever

Standard:
Lifter lever (117) down
Release lever (118) doesn’t toutch the 122 121 117 118
pressure disc (119) when the adjusting
dail (120) is at 0 or 10.
Lift lever (117) up.
Turn dail (120) to 10
The distance between the tension
discs must be min. 0.3mm.

Correction:
Lifter lever (117) up
Adjusting dail (120) on 10
Loosen the counter nut (121)
Adjust the distance between the pres-
sure disc to 0.3mm with the screw
(122)

119 120

Thread regulator spring

Checking the tension:
12 g –15 g (use BERNINA Tension
spring 006 038 5000)

Correction tension:
By turning screw 113 clockwise or 113
anti-clockwise, the tension will beco-
me more or less.

Checking position:
• The thread regulator spring 114
must lie on the limiter piece 115.
1,6 mm
• At the same time a distance bet-
ween the spring and the cover of
1.6 mm +/– 0.3 mm should be at
hand.

Correction position:
• Loosen screw 116 and by means of
114
turning the eccentric bring the stop
piece against the spring until a
115
distance of 1.6 mm is achieved.
• Retighten the screw 116.
116
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Oiling and Lubrication 45

In the lubrication plan, parts that have to be lubricated after
a certain time are marked with the corresponding lubricant
to be used.

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46 Sewing-off
The sewing off operation is used as a control method to 7) Buttonhole
inspect whether the machine has reached the required Standard buttonhole
standards after adjustments have been carried out and that • is the stitch formation symmetrical

it is functioning correctly. • are the beads equal

The following patterns should be used in the order given • is the feeding correct

and with the corresponding criteria:

Automatic buttonhole
1) Straight stitch • is the stitch formation symmetrical
• is the thread regulating spring working correctly • are the beads equal

• is the stitch straight • is the feeding correct

• is the stitch formation equal

Keyhole buttonhole
2) Zig Zag (default values) • is the stitch formation symmetrical
• is the stitch formation symmetrical • are the beads equal

• is the stitch formation equal • is the feeding correct

• is the fabric puckering • is the keyhole shaped correctly

3) Satin stitch 8) Sew-off sample for the customer

• is the stitch formation symmetrical At the end of a service a sample for the customer must
• is the stitch formation equal be made. In this way the customer can see in which
• is the fabric puckering condition the machine is sewing. The sample should
consist of the following patterns:
4) Running stitch • Straight stitch

• is the stitch formation symmetrical • Zig Zag stitch

• is the stitch formation equal • Running stitch

• is the fabric puckering • Any other pattern

5) Balance using “9” as a pattern Should the customer have a special complaint such as a
• is the stitch formation symmetrical buttonhole, or any other pattern, then this must also be
• the stitch formation of the pattern “9” must be closed included.

6) Any other pattern (e.g. Honeycomb stitch)

• is the stitch formation symmetrical

• is the stitch formation equal

• is the fabric puckering

Cleaning
Attention!
Never use alcohol, petrol, spirits, or any other acid type of
liquid.

When cleaning covers it can happen that they will become

electrostatically charged. To clean the covers, a liquid
which is also used in the office equipment industry with an
anti-
static agent can be used.
We use and recommend the surface cleaner SURFACE
CLEAN from BASF Ltd. This liquid builds up a protected
film against static electricity and is suitable for both compo-
site materials as well as metal parts.

Complaints form
The complaints form (2 pages) are to be found in the
appendix section and are designed to be used for photo
copying.

Please note:
Copy the original and fill out only on the copies.
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