BERNINA 2000 Sewing Machine Instruction Manual

2000 Sewing Machine
Instruction Manual

INPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precau-tions should always be followed, including the following. Read all instructions before using this overlock sewing machine.
This sewing machine is intended for household use only.
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. The appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
2. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
3. Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with the same type rated 12 volts/5 watts.

WARNING

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

1. Do not allow this appliance to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommen-ded by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
3. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center of examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controler 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 and knife.
6. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
7. Do no use bent needles.
8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
9. Switch the sewing machine off when making any: adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading looper, or chan-ging presser foot and the like.
10. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
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. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off «0» position, then remove plug from outlet.
15. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug not the cord.
16. Connect this appliance to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions. (2000D USA only.)
17. Basically, the machine should be disconnected from the electricity supply when not in use.
18. If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord by your nearest autho-rised dealer or service centre (2000 D only).

SAVE THESE INSTRUCRIONS

«GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSD»
(Model 2000 D, USA only)
This product must be grounded. In the event of malfunc-tion or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
DANGER — Improper connection of the equipment-groun-ding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment- grounding conductor. If repair Or’thplacement of the cord or plug is necessary, do not corinecti.tne equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.

Check with a qualified electrician or service-man if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the product — if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

This product is for use on a nominal 120 V circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in the sketch (Fig. A). A temporary adaptor which looks like the adpator illustrated (Figs. B and C) may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in Fig. B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adaptor should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green coloured rigid ear, log and the like, extending from the adaptor must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adaptor is used, it must be held in place by the metal screw.

GROUNDING METHODS

If this machine was purchased in a foreign country, please request an instruction manual in your own language from the national importer or a Bernina dealer.

Dear Customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of your Bernina 2000 overlocker. You are now the proud owner of an overiock sewing machine which fulfils every expectation in terms of use and quality. The Bernina 2000 is a new concept in overiocking. The unique stitch selection and automatic tension settings makes sewing easier than ever and will give you years of sewing pleasure.

Some hundred years ago, my great grandfather invented the world’s first hemstitch sewing machine. This was the beginning of the BERNINA family business and I am proud to be the fourth generation member of the family to have responsibility for the company. I am delighted to welcome you to the millions of satisfied Bernina sewing machine and overlock owners around the world.
If you require any further information about your overlacker or sewing in general, please do not hesitate to contact your Bernina dealer who will be delighted to help you.
I wish you happy and successful overiocking.

Hanspeter Ueltschi
President
FRITZ GEGAUF LTD.
CH-8266 Steckborn, Switzerland

Details of the machine

From the front

1. Cutting width adjustment knob
2. Selection lever for overlock or roil hem
3. Removable cloth plate/free arm
4. Stitch plate
5. Presser foot
6. Needle clamp
7. Sewing light
8. Left needle fine tuning (yellow)
9. Needle stop*
10. Safety control light*
11. Carrying handle
12. Thread guide
13. Thread guide support
14. Support rod
15. Stitch selection display
16. Differential feed dial
17. Stitch length dial
18. Stitch selection dial
19. Handwheel
20. Foot control socket*
21. Machine socket*
22. Power switch
23. Machine socket
24. Looper cover
25. Lower looper fine tuning (red)
26. Upper looper fine tuning (blue)
27. Right needle fine tuning (green)
28. Seam guide markings
29. Waste collector with stitch formation guide
30. Foot control*
31. Power cord*
32. Foot control/power cord From the back
33. Thread stand
34. Foam pad
35. Stabilizing cone
36. pool holder pin
37. First thread guides
38. Presser foot pressure
39. Presser foot lifter
40. Ught switch

Details of the machine View with looper cover open.

1. Tareading diagram
2. Upper loopes (blue)
3. Lower looper (red)
4. Lower looney auto-abveader
5. Lower knife setscrew
6. Lower knife
7. Upper krife

Accessories in looper cover

The most important accessories are neatly stared in the inager cover and always to hend.

1. Household needles 130/705 H 2x 76,3 « 80
2. Smail screwdriver
3. Tweezers
4. Cleaning trush/necdle inserter
5. Needie and looper threager

Accessories

All other accesscries are stored in the accessory bag.

1. Spool caps
2. Seamquiting gu:ce
3. Spare knife
4. Bulb holder
5. Large screwdriver
6. Oile
7. Accessory bag
8. Upper looper converter
9. Dust cover
10. Deco guide
11. Sear guide right (Optiona: accessory For 2060 D)

Note: The mode Berrina 2000 DE is micro coraputer controlled and equipped with LED displays. All features exciusive ta the 2000 DE are matked with the symbol*

Setting up the machine

Attaching the foot control
2000 DE: Plug the foot control into the machine socket (1) on the right side of the machine.
Plug the power cord into the machine socket (2) and into the power socket (3).2000 D: Plug foot control into machine socket (1) and then into power socket (2).
The electronic foot control allows very fine adjustment from minimum to maximum sewing speed. The sewing speed can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing the pressure on the foot contral.
The maxmum sewing speed is between 1350 and 1500 S.p.m. Thread stand
Push the support rod firmly into the socket on the back of the machine.
Raise the support rod (1) fully, turning slightly until the positioning catches engage. Position the thread guide (2) on the thread stand so that it is parallel to the machine. Thread cones/spools
Cones or domestic spools in all sizes can be used on your Bernina overiocker. When sewing with cones, first place the stabilizing cones on the spool holder pins.
When sewing with large industrial spools, use the stabilizing cones upside down, i.e. with the wider edge at the top.The stabilizing cones are not necessary when using household spools, but secure the spools with the spool holder caps, rounded side downwards. Waste collector
Clio the waste collector into the opening on the looper cover. It catches the cut-off fabric as you sew, keeping your working area neat and tidy.
Your overlocker is now ready for sewing.
Power switch The power swttch is conveniently positioned on the handwheel side of the machine in front of the machine socket. 0 = OFF
1=ON
Light switch The tight switch is placed on the rear lett side of the machine, ébove the presser foot lifter.
1= ON
2 = OFF
Electronics/safety
Your Bernina overlocker is equipped with electronic operating and safety fea- tures.
Micro-safety switch: When the looper cover is opened, the electricity sup-ply to the motor is automa-tically cut off. The machine will not sew but the light remains on for threading etc.
Needle stop:
The Needle stop is generally up, i.e. when you stop se-wing, the needles will stop in their highest position, the ideal position for threading or changing the needles. To lower the needle, press the Needle stop button (1). This helps when sewing in tape or elastic.
Safety control lamp: If the machine has not been set up correctly, it will not sew. When the foot control is depressed, the safety control lamp will light up (2).
The control tamp lights up when the presser foot is in the raised position or when it is swung out. The lamp blinks when you press the foot control and the presser foot is raised or the looper cover is open.
Safety cut-our
If overheating should occur, the motor will cutout for 2 seconds, after which sewing can be continued.
Note: If you turn the stitch selection dial while sewing, the control lamp will blink and the machine will stop sewing. Handwheel
The hanawheel turns forwards in the same direction as on a household machine. Loopercover
To open the Jooper cover, press to the right and tilt the cover towards you.
To close the cover, push it up and press lightly to the left. The looper cover engages automatically. Cloth piate/free-arm
The cloth alete can be removed to expase the free arm.
To remove: Pull to the feft.
To attach: Press on firmly from the left urtil it engages.
The free arm is idea for sewing tubular items.
Examples: Sewing on ribbing, trouser hems, cuffs, or neatening. Two-step presser foot lifter
It is positioned on the rear of the machine above the presser foot
To raise the presser foot, lift the presser foot lever until it engages (1).
It can be raised again to maximum height and held this position te provide more space between presser foot and stitch plate fobulky iterns. (2).
Note: When the presser foot is in the raised position, all the tension are reeased. This makes it easier to thread the machine. The swing-out presser foot

• Raise the needles (Needle stop*).
• Raise the presser foot and sveng out.

Tne swing-out fost (exclusive 10 Bernina) permits easy access for threading needles or loopers. It is also easier to change the needles and insert band or alastic into the guide on the foot.

Changing the presser foot

• Raise the needies (Needle stop*)
• Raise the presser foot.

Press the catch (1) to release the presser foot from the clamp. Remove the presser foot io the left.
To attach the foot, place it under the shaft. The grcove in the shaft should tine up exactly with the presser foot pin (2). Lower the shank and the presser foot will engage automatitally.
Inserting needles Needies can be inserted quickly and eas.ly with the practical seedle inserter.

• Raise he needies (Needle stop*).
• Raise the presser foot and swirg out.

Using the small screwdriver, locsen the necaile setscrews anc remove the needles.
Place right needle, flat sides lowards the back, inte the Acle of the needle inserter (1) and insert the needle as far as possible into the neede clarnp (2).
Tighten the right needle satscrev lightly and then sert tne left needie in the same way and tighten both setscrews firmly (3).
Raising the upper knife

• Raise the necciles (Needle siog.*).
• Open the looper cover.

Press the upper knife hotde: (1) 10 the night. Turn the knob (2) ciockwise until the knife locks.

Needies and threads

Needies and machine
Your Berrina overlocker is quipped with needle system 130/705 H (household neecies). These should be purchased when reclacement needies are required.
Needie and fabric
Needies must be in pertect condition. Problems can occur if needles:
A are bent
B are damaged or blunt
C have hooked points

Needle and thread
The needle size used depends on the thread. The needle should suit the thread.
When sewing the threac is fecl through the tong Groove in the needle. If the needle is too fine, the thread does not fitinto the groove and stitches will be skipped.
Use needies no. 70-90 on your Bernina overlocker.
Thread/decorative threads
Sewing and overfock threads are being manufactured in increasing numbers in a wide variety of tynes, weighis and combination fibres. It is worth investing in good quality threads for perfect sewing results.
Decorative threads soecially made for overiockers are also becoming widely available. We recommend following the basic guidelines when using speciel threads on your overlocker:

•  Purchase threads which are exciusively produced for overiocking on cones or spools
• When using normal spocis, use the spool cans (in accessory bag).
• Only use cecorative Ihreads in the loopers. Thread must move easily and without resistance through the thread guides and loaper eye so take this ito account when purchasing thread.
• The thicker the thread, the longer the stitch leragth
• The thicker the thraad The looser the tensions
• Sew slowly whee using decorative threads. Pull the thread cnair gently backwards when stari’ag to sew.
• Always test sew when using decorative threads!
• Use tne deco-gude when sewing thick or decorative threads (see P. 39)

Thread, needie, application table

all overlock wor
Spun polyester 120/2| –| Loopers only| Neatening edges
Woolly nylon| –| Loopers only| Soft seams in knits, rolled hems
Polyester sewing thread| 80-90| Needles and loopers| Seams in all fabrics
Embroidery/darning thread| 70-80| Needles and loopers| Neatening edges, rolled hems.

Overlock stitches and stitch selection

Bernina 2000 stitches The Bernina 2000 sews 9 different stitches. Basically, the stitches are formed with two looper threads.
Examples:
4 thread overlock with in-tegrated safety seam3 thread overlock/flatlock/roll hem/narrow seam A further choice of stitches can be sewn with one looper using the upper looper converter.
Examples:
3 thread super stretch
2 thread overlock/flatlock/roll hem
Upper looper converter

Use the converter for one-jooper stitches.
Lower the needles (Needle stop)
Open the looper cover Attach the converter (accessory bag) to the upper looper arm (1). Insert the wire Look into the upper looper eye from back to front (2).
The upper looper has now been converted, i.e. it no longer carries thread but it diverts the lower looper thread so that loops are formed round the edge of the fabric.
Stitch selection lever/roll hem
Rolled hems can be sewn automatically. When the selection lever is pulled for ward, the wide overlock stitch finger (1) is retracted to expose the roll hem pin (2). The fabric edge is rolled round the pin while sewing to produce a fine and decotative edge finish.
— Raise the needles (Needle stop).

For overtock, push the selection lever back away from you. For roll hem, pull the selection lever fowards towards you.

Overlock stitch width

The width of the stitch is determined by the needle used.
Stitches with the right needle:
3-5 mm (overlock)
1.5 mm (roll hem)
Stitches with the left or right and left needles: 5-7 mm (overlock)
Note: Remove the unthreaded needie and thread.

Stitch display/stitch selection dial
The Bernina 2000 is equipped with a unique stitch selection function. The basic settings for nine different overlock stitches are distributed over five sewing positions. The position desired can be selected by simply turning the stitch selection dial. The position selected is displayed by LED* lamps or marked green.
Sewing position/stitch display
All the stitches illustrated on the waste collector can be selected with the stitch selection dial. The automatic tension settings for Positions A, C, D and E are for normal sewing or overlock thread.
Position B stitches are the same as position A but with automatic tension settings for woolly nylon in the loopers.
Stitch display
The stitch display provides all the information you need about stitches and threading.
symbols:
Move stitch selection lever to «overlock»
Move stitch selection lever to «roll hem»
Attach the upper looper converter (upper looper is not threaded)
Yellow line = thread the left needle
Green line = thread the right needle
Blue dot = thread the upper looper
Red dot = thread the lower looper
Small black dot = remove needle

Threading

Threading Generai threading instructions
Thread the machine carefully and in the correct sequence.
Tip: When threading for the first time, use coloured  threads to match the threa ding codes, i.e. blue, red, green and yellow, so that when you have test sewn, you can see exactly how the stitch is formed.

• Your Bernina overlocker is equipped with practical threading aids.
• Stitch display with threa
• ding information
• Coloured threading diagram
• Colour coded threading path
• Lay-in thread guides
• Threading accessories in the looper cover

Preparation

• Raise the support rod fully.
• Raise the needles (Needle stop*).
• Raise the presser foot. The tensions release automatically.
• Open the looper cover.
• Raise the upper knife.

First thread guide on the machine
The guides on the top of the machine are colour coded and simple to thread. Hold the thread with both hands and slip it into the appropriate guide from back to frent in the direction of the arrow and pull gently. Needle /looper threader
Insert the thread into the threader. Push the rigid end of the threader through the needle or looper eye and pull it completely through. 1. Upper looper (blue)
Place the spool on the spool holder pin underneath the biue thread guide.

1. Bring the thread up from the socol and lay it fram back to front in the dlue guide.
2. Thread the first machine guide.
3. Slip the thread through the groove.
4. 5, 6, 7, 8 Thread the quides.
5. Swing-out the presser foot. Thread the ioaper eye.

Swing the presser foot back and lay the threac underneath it. 2. Lower looper (red)
Piace the spool on the spool harder pir underneath the red thread guide.

1. Bring the chread up fram spool and lay it from back to front in the red guide.
2. Thread the first machine guide.
3. Slip the threaa trough the grcave.
4. 5,6, 7, 8 Thread the quides.

9. Press the lever on the asco cheader down.
10. Tmesd the guide and then the slit on the threader. Holding the thread loosely wilht lhe left hard, turn the handwheel urwl the upper ane lower icopers just cross. The auto sthreader vail automatically return to its normal positior.
12. Thread the lower looper eye. Take the liveed over the Upper looser ano lay it under the presser foot.

Tip: Wher sewing with the upper looper cacverter, take the ower lcoper thread over the poirt of the upper looper to the left of the wire and lay it under tredresser foot . 3. Right needle (green)
Place the sponl on the spool holder pin underneatre the green theoad guide.

1. Bring ine thread up from spool and lay it from back to front it the green guide.
2. Taread the first machine guide.
3. Sip the thread taravigh the grocye.
4. Take the chead under the thread gurde plate and thrcugh the takeup.
5. Thread tre guice on the needie camp.
6. Swing the presser foo out. Thread the needle from front to back. Swing the presser foot beck and lay the thread under it.

4. Left needle (yeliow)
Raise the presser foot.
Place the spool on the spool haider pin under neath the yellow thread guide.

1. Bring the thread up from the spool and lay it from back to front in the yellow guide.
2. Thread the first thyead quide.
3. Slip the thread through the groove.
4. Take the thread under the thread guide pate and
5. through the take-up.
6. Thread the guice on the needle clamp.
7. Swing the presser foot out. Thread the needie frorn front to back. Swing the presser foot back and lay the thread under it.

After threading
When threading is finished, lower the presser foot, lower the upper knife ard close the looper cover.
Note: If the lower looper has to be rethreaded, cutoff both needle threads and remove surplus thread from below. First thread the ioover and then rethread the needles.
Tip: If spools are empty or you wart to change the thread, it is rot necessary to rethread the machine. Simply cut off the threads above the cones or spools, replace them and knot new thread on to the existing thread. Cut the threads off at the needles. Raise the presser foot, pull the threads through and rethread the needles and fower the presser foot. Select the stitch of your choice and test sew.

Sewing test and fine tuning

After threacing, turn the stitch selection dial to the desired oosition and make a sewing test. Starting to sew/Thread cutter
Raise the tip of tie presser foot with your thumb and position the fabric just under the foot. Let go of the foot and start to sew. The fabric wiil be taken up automatically. At the end of the seam, coviunve sewing a 5-6 cm (2-2 ½”) long thread chain (A). Holding the fabric is your eft hand, oull the thread chain over the thread cutter on the presser fact shank (B).
Tip: Wher sewing with the upper looper converver, first turn the handwheei a few times to form a thread chain.
Fine tuning
Compare your sewing test with the stitch formations on the waste collector or on the threading diagram inside the looper cover.
Example: 4 thread overiock

1. Upper looper thread (blue)
2. Lower looper thread (red)
3. Right needle thread (green)
4. Left needle thread (yellow)

The upper looper thread ties on the upper side of the fabric and the lower looper thread lies on the underside of the fabric. The loops formed by both threads meet exactly on the edge of the fabric.
The right needle forms a stretchy safety seam in the centre of the stitch. The left needle thread anchors both looper threads.
Stitch formations which are not perfect can be corrected with the fine tuning. To increase the tension, move the fine tuning lever up. To reduce the tension, move the lever down.
A Left needle fine tuning (yeliow)
B Right needle fine tuning (green)
C Upper looper fine tuning (biue)
D Lower looper fine tuning (red)

Fine tuning for 3/4 thread overlock and 3 thread narrow seam: The loops are formed on the underside: Increase the upper looper thread tension (blue). Reduce the lower looper thread tension (red). The loops are formed on the upper side: Increase the lower looper thread tension (red). Reduce the upper looper thread tension (blue). The right needle thread forms loops on the under-side: Increase the right needle tension (green). The left needle thread forms loops on the under-side: Increase the left needle thread tension (yellow).

Fine tuning for 3 thread super stretch 2 thread wrapped overlock 2 thread roll hem The left needie forms loops on toe underside.increase the lett needle thread tension (yellow).
Reduce the lower looper thread tension (red). Tip: The elasticity of the 3 thread super stretch stitch can de increased by reducieg the right and/or left needle thread tensions.
Fine tuning for 3 thread fiatlock The loops ere formed on the upperside:
Reduce the upper looper thread tension (blue).
Increase the needle (yellowo or green) or lower looner tension (red). The loops are formed on the underside.
Increase the lower looper thread (red) or upper locper tension (blue).
Reduce the needle tension (yellow or green).
Fine tuning for 2 thread flatlock The loops are formed 07 the underside:
Increase the lower looper thread tension (red).
Reduce the needie thread tension (yellow or green).
The loaps are formed on the upperside Reduce the lower looper threag tension (red).
Increase the needle thread tension (yellow or green) Fine tuning for 3 thread roll hem:
The loops do not meet at the lire of the needle thread on the underside:Increase the lower looper (red) or neeale thread (green) tension.
Reduce the upper looper thread tension (blue)

Adjustments and settings

Stitch length

Every stitch equals one complete feed-dog movement. The extent of this movement is determined by the selected stitch length.
The stitch length is infinitely variaole from 1-4 mm and car be adjusted while sewing. Simply turn the stiich length dial in the divection desired. Mast averlock wark is done with a basic stitch lengzh setting of 2.5 mm (merking on the dial).

Cutting width The cutcing width is determined by the distance between the knife and the right or left needle.
Raise the upper Knife.
Turn the cutting wioth dial in the desired direction. Lower the voper knife. It adjusts it self automatically to the position of the lower knife.

Reduce the cutting width if the edges of fine fabrics curl when being sewn. Turn the cutting width dial to a lower number. Increase che cutting width if the loops formed on the fabric edge are too ioose, Turn the cutting width cial to a higher number. Differential feed
There are two feed dogs on your Bernina overlocker—one front (A) and one rear (B). The two feed dogs move independently and their distance of travel can differ.
Pushing effect
The most common use for the differential feed is to prevent waving or fluting in knits or puckers in fine woven fabrics.
The distance travelled by the front feed dog is greater than that of the rear feed dog (examples 13 and 2). The front feed dog pushes the amount of fabric which the rear feed dog can take up unstret-ched (knit) or unpuckered (fine wovens) behind the needle.
Stretching effect
The opposite effect can be produced to prevent fine nylon jerseys or clasely woven fabrics from puckering.
The distance travelled by the rear feed dog is greater than that of the front feed dog (example 0.7). The front feed dog holds the fabric back causing a stretching effect so that the rear feed dog can take up the fabric behind the needie without gathering.
Adjusting the differential feed
Simply turn the dial in the direction desired for stepfree adjustments while sewing.
Always test sew.

Stretching effect no puckering
Fabric| Thick or loose knits hand knitted articles| Fine to medium weight knits e.g. sweatshirt, velours, interlock| Most woven fabrics| Nylon jerseys,closely woven fabrics e.g. Charmeuse, linings, satin, poplin.
| | | |

Presser foot pressure
The presser foot pressure ensures perfect fabric feed. It is factory adjusted for normal sewing work.
Adjusting the presser foot pressure:
Push the lever in the direction desired.
N = Normal pressure: Basic setting for mast normal work.
H = High pressure: For thick or stiff fabrics such as denim, tweed, linen and for sewing on elastic.
L = Low pressure: For light weight or sheer fabrics such as chiffon, georgette, batiste, linings.
Note: Seams in knitted fabrics will wave if the presser foot pressure is too high.
Always set to «N» when sewing knit.

Stitch chart

No.| Suich| Symbols| Stitch width| POS.| Recommended threads| Basic settings
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
1| 4 thread overlock, with integrated safety seam![BERNINA 2000 Sewing Machine

• Stitch 2](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/BERNINA-2000 -Sewing-Machine-Stitch-2.jpg)| | 5-7 mm, right and left needles| A
  B| Upper/lower looper, right/left needle: all-purpose overlock thread, polyester thread
  Upper/lower looper: woolly nylon
  Right/left needle: all-purpose overlock thread, polyester thread| Stitch length: 2,5
  Cutting width: 2
  Differential: N-2 (knits),
  N-0,7 (woven)
  2| 3 thread super stretch| | 5-7 mm, right and left needles| A
  B| Lower looper, right/left needles: all-purpose overlock thread, polyester thread
  Upper/lower looper: woolly nylon
  Right/left needle: all-purpose overlook thread, polyester thread| Stitch length: 2,5
  Cutting width: 2
  Differential: N-2 (always)
  3| 3 thread overlock | | 3-5 mm, right needle
  5-7 mm, left needle| A
  B| Upper/flower loopers and needle: all-purpose overlock thread, polyester thread, embroidery or darning thread
  Upper/lower looper: woolly nylon or similar decorative thread Needle: all- purpose overfed thread, polyester thread| Stitch length: 2,5
  Cutting width: 2
  Differential: N-1,5 (knits),
  N-0.7 (wovens)
  Stitch length: 1-2
  Cutting width: 1-2
  Differential: 0,7-1,5
  4| 2 thread wrapped overlock| | 3-5 mm, right needle
  5-7 mm, left needle| A
  B| Lower looper/needle: all-purpose overlock thread, polyester thread, embroidery or darning thread
  Lower looper: woolly nylon or similar decorative thread
  Needle: all-purpose overlock thread, polyester thread| Stitch length: 2,5
  Cutting width: 2
  Differential: H-1,5 (knits),
  N-0,7 (wovens)
  Stitch length: 1-2
  Cutting width: 1-2
  Differential: 0,7-1,5
  5| 3 thread narrow seam| | 1,5 mm, right needle| A
  B| Upper/lower looper/needle: all-purpose Overlock thread, polyester thread, rayon thread
  Upper/lower bow: woolly nylon Needle: all-purpose overlock thread, polyester thread| Stitch length: 1,5-2
  Cutting width: 1-1,5
  Differential: N-0,7
  6| 2 thread roll hem| | 1,5 mm, right needle| A
  B| Lower looper/needle: all-purpose overlook thread, polyester thread, embroidery or darning thread, rayon thread
  Lower looper: Woolly nylon Needle: all-purpose overlock thread| Stitch length: 1-1,8
  Cutting width: 1-4,5
  Differential: N-0,7
  7| 3 thread roll hem| | 1,5 mm, right needle| C| Upper/lower looper: all- purpose overlock thread, polyester thread, embroidery or darning thread, rayon thread
  Needle: all-purpose overlook thread, embroidery or darning thread, rayon thread| Stitch length: 1-1,8
  Cutting width: -1,5
  Differential: N-O,7
  8| 3 thread flatlock| | 3-5 min, right needle
  5-7 mm, left needle| D| Upper looper: all-purpose overlook thread, polyester thread, woolly nylon or similar decorative thread, glossy embroidery thread
  Lower looper, needle: all-purpose Overlock thread, polyester thread| Stitch length: min. 2,5
  Cutting width. 2
  Differential: N
  9| 2 thread flatlock| | 3-5 mm, right needle
  5 -7 mm, left needle| E| Lower looper: all-purpose overlock thread, polyester thread, woolly nylon or similar decorative thread, glossy embroidery thread
  Needle: all-purpose overlock thread, polyester thread| Stich length: min. 2,5
  Cutting width: 2
  Differential: N

Symbols
Left needle
Right needle
Upper lower
Lower looper
• Needle not in use (remove)
Symbols
Overlock
Roll hem
Upper looper converter

♦ Durable stretch seams in jersey and knits in cotton, wool, synthetic and blended fibres and for machine and rand knits.
♦ Kleal for seams in Ene to medium weight cotton, viscose, satin or synthetic
fibres, e.g. batisie, crepe-de-chine, poplin, satin, etc.| Sweatshirts, tinning nits. jersey fashion, knitted grments. Childen’s clothes, light outer wear, home dec.|
Very elect seams in softly fables setts as Lycra.| Saimweal, gymwear, sooriswvoar.|
♦ Neatening eciges 0f seam aliowances, nems and tacings.
♦ Suitable for all types of Fabac.
♦ Stretchy seams in fine KRS.
♦ Scft seams in fine knits.
♦ Decorative and quickiy sewn edging (hems, collars, revers) ar decorative
seams in heavier woven fabrics (wool, chintz), fluffy orfur type fabrics (polar
fleece) or firm xaits (sweatshirt).| Neatening: Ciothing, nome dec.
Seams: T-shirts, Daby and childran’s clothing,
Clotteng: Coats, jackets, puilovers, etc.
Home dec: Tabie cloths and mais, napkins, cushions,
Curtains.|
♦ Neatening edges of seam allowances, hems and facings.
♦ Suitable for all pes of fabri.
♦ Decorative and quickly sewn edging (seams, collass, severs) or decorative
finish on firme wovens (wool, chintz, fuffy) or fur type fabrics (polar fleece) or
fem knits (sveeatsiurt).| Clothing anc nome dec.
Clothing: Coats, jackets, ouilovers, etc.
Home dec: Fable cloths, mats, nackins, cushions, Curtains, Ofc.|
♦ Narrow seams in the fnest of silks, cotton of synthetic jersey. Particulariy
suitable for dtngere or lace inserts and fine pinfucks.| Lingerie, underwear, light outerwear, e.g. blouses,
summer Gresses.
Heisigorn sewing.|
♦ Eage finish on sheer and lightweight woven fabrics or jersey. Suitable for
pintuck of lace insertion.| Lingerie, underwear, scarves, handkerchieves. Light
outer wear, evening wear, home dec.
Heirloom sewing.|
♦ Quickly sewn Selcaie and fine edging for ali fine or sheer fabrics fhems, frills louncesi.| kulint order ear,:canes, INN DsDermai rice-i-9 wear, home dec
Herb= sewing|
♦ Flat decorative seems in woven fabres. Stutble for patchmork.| Home dec: cushions, bedspreads.
Clothing: jackets, coats, pullove|
♦ Decorative and Zlexible flat seam. Suttable for knits or woven fabrics. ideal for Patchwork| Clothing: sportswear, gymivear, swarnwear, polar fleece, ouilovers, jackets, coats.
Home dec: cushions, ded covers etc.|

Note: The basic settings for position A, C, D and E are suitable for normal sewing wo thread.
The stitches on position 8 are the same as position A but the basic setings are Suitable for woolly nylon or similar fine decorative threads in the looners.

Practical sewing

Pins
If you pin you work to gether, remove them while sewing before they get near the knife. Or pin paralle to and about 2 cm (1″) from the fabric edge.
Tip: Use pins with coloured heads which are easier ta see in thicker, soft fabrics. Tape guide
The standard presser foot is equipped with a guide for sewing or tape to strerig then or stabilise shouider or sice seams in garments made from knits or stretch fabrics. The quide is also ideai for sewing on narrow elastic for linger.e, swim and gymwear.

• Raise the needles (Needle stop”).
• Raise ard swing the presser foot out.
• Place the tape under the foot, slip it inte the guide from the right and pull through slightly.
• Swing the presser foot back and jower it.
• Sew a few stitches on the tape.
• If necessary, loosen the setscrew (A) and adjust the tave guide to suit the width of the tape (B).
• Retigrien the setscrew.
• Raise the tip of the pres ser foot, piace work underneath the tape/elastic and sew.

Gathering
Use the differentia! feed to gather a single layer of fabric before sewing it to a garment. For example, sleeve heads and lower edges, yokes, lace edging or frills.
Settings:

• Stitch: 4 thread overlock Position A/B
• Differential feed: 2
• Stitch length: 3-4
• Cutting width: 2

Note: A tighter gather can be obtained by increasing the needle tensions. Tip: After sewing, loosen the needle threads from the thread chain with a pin or the Bernina seam ripper and pull the threads gently to gather fine fabrics.

Presser foot markings
Tne markings on the presser foot help to guide the fabric. A Cutting line (cutting width 2)
B Right needle insertion
C Left needle insertion
D 0.75 cm distance from cutting line (A) (cutting width 2)
E 1 cm distance from cutting line (A) (cutting width 2)
Seam allowance markings The seam allowance markings on the looper cover allow you to guide the fabric easily and perfectly according to the chosen or given seam allowance.
The measurements are taken from the point of needle insertion.
*Seam guide right Loosen the screw. Position the atiachment (accessoryhag) over the screw and retighter the screw. Pull out the adjustable guide to the right until it is in tine with the desired marking on the looper cover. Feed the fabric edge along tne guide and an even ammount of fabric will be cut off.
To sew without cutting, push the guide to the jeft to line up with the cutting line on the presser foot.
2600 D : The seam guide is availabie as an optionai accessory.
Note: Push the quide fully lo the left to open the is oper cover.
Seam guide teft The seam guide is a practical standard accessory (accessory bag). Simply insert into the space provided on the presser foot shaft and adjust to the desired seam width.
The seam guide is an ideal aid for sewing hers, Just guide the foided edge along the seam guide for a perfectly even finish.
It is aiso ideal for cutting ta buc strips, e.g. for bias binding and for pazchwork. Always remove ail threads and needles when cutting only.
Deco guide **The deco guide is a standard accessory particularly designed for sewing wide seams and edges with decorative threads (see section Threads/Decorative thread P 16). Position the guide over the top of the machine over one of the thread slits (A) and tighten screw (B).
Take the thread through the deco guide without threading the first machine guide or tension slit.
3/4 thread overlock with medium to heavy weight thread position the guide over the upper looper tension.
2 thread overlock with heavy thread: position the guide over the lower looper tension.
3 thread overlack with fine rayon embroidery thread, e.g. Rayon No. 40: take threads through the deco guide to the needies.
Test sew.

Seam begin   sewing in the thread chain

• Sew a 3-4 cm thread chain.
• Sew 2-3 stitches on the fabric.
•  Lowery needles into fabric (Needle stop down”).
• Raise the presser foot.
• Straighten out the thread chain and from the left lay it under the presser foot on the fabric.
• Lower the presser foot.
• Sew over the thread chain for approx. 2 cm (1″) and cut off the excess chain with the knife.

Praktisches Nahen

Seam end-sewing in the thread chain

•  Sew to the end of the seam.
• Raise the needles (Needle stop*).
• Raise the presser foot.
• Turn the fabric over towards you and lay it under tre presser fool so that the needle enters the fabric with the first stitch.
• Lower the presser fost.
• Sew care*ully over the previous stitching with out cutting for about 2-3 cm (4″).
• Raise the tip o* the foot and turn work away from you.
• Stitch off tne edge.

Securing thread chains
Leave enough chain at the beginning ard end of the seam sc tnat it can be knotted or pulled through the first/last few stitches with a darning needle. Sewing curves
Sewing both outside and inside curves is very easy with an overiocker. Guide fabric in as straight a line as pessible towards the knife. Waitct the knife and not tne neecles.

Sewing outside corners

• Snip into each carner along the stitching line.
• Sew up to the corner and slightly over the edge of the fabric.
• Raise the needies (Needle stop*).
• Raise the presser foot.
• Pull the work out at the back slightly to clear the threads from she stitch finger.
• Turn the faprc and lay it under the presser foot so thet the cut edge of the fabric is against the knife.
• Lower the presser foot.
• Lower the needles (Needie stop down*).
• If necessary, pul all the threads taut above the first machire guide.
• Continue sewing.

Sewing inside corners

• Snip into the corner up to the stizching line
• Sew inte the corner.
• Straighten cut the fabric.
• Continue sewing.

Practical sewing
Sewing circular or tubular items

• Cut away a small section (approx. 2.5 cmn/1″) of a the sear allowance. ae
• Raise the needles “ (Needle stop*).
• Raise the presser foot.
• Remove the cloth plate to expose the free arm (it wanted).
• Position the fabric under the presser foot so that the edge o* the cut is against the knife.
• Lower the presser foot.
• Sew.
• When the seam is complote, sew a few stitches over the orevious stitches wrhout cuiting.
• Raise the tip of the presser foot.
• Turn work gway from you and sew off the edge.

Unpicking seams
Method 1:
Cut the loops formed by the looper threads with an sharp scissors of the Bernina searm ripoer. Pull gently on the threads and the seam will come undone.
Method 2:
Loosen the locps formed by the needle threads with a s gin or your Bernina seam ripper. Pull first on the neecie and then on the tooper threads and ihe seam wil corne uncone.

Mainsenanee

WARNING please refer to the safety intructions!

Replacing the upper knife

The upper knife (moving knife) is made from specialmaterial and generally does not need replacing. Should it get damaged, it can be replaced by your local Bernina dealer.
Replacing the lower knife

Raise the needles fully (Needle stop*).
Raise the upper knife.

• Loosen the setscrew on the lower knife retaining plate with the large screwdriver.
• Remove the lower knife.
• Fit the replacement knife (accessory bag) in the groove so that the sharp edge is in line with the stitch plate.
• Retighten the setscrew.

Replacing the bulb Using the special bulb holder provided in the accessory bag, press upwards against the bulb, turn to the left and remove the bulb.
Place the new bulb on the holder. Insert into the bulb fixation, press upwards and turn to the right until the bulb engages.
Replacement bulbs for your Bernina overlocker are available from your Bernina dealer.
Use 12 Volt/5 Watt bulbs only.
Cleaning and lubricating Dust and fluff collect on and in the machine. This should be removed regularly.
Your Bernina overlocker requires very little lubrication as the main components are made of specialmateriais. Occasionally jubricate the points Hlustrated.

Trouble shooting guide

cover.
Fabdc does not feed evenly.| Differential feed is wrongly adjusted Presser foot pressure is too low.
Lower or upper knife is blunt or wrongly positioned.| Check the differential feed setting. Adjust the presser foot pressure. Replace the lower or upper knife.
Thread breaks.| Thread tension is too tight for the thread being used.
Needles not inserted correctly.| Reduce thread tension.
Insert needles fully into needle clamp with flat side to the black.
Use system 130/705 H needles.
Needles break.| Needles are bent, blunt or points are damaged.
Needles not inserted correctly. Fabric was pulled while sewing.| Replace the needles.
Insert needles fully into needle clamp with flat side to the back.
Guide fabric gently with both hands.
Skipped stitches.| Needles are bent or blunt.
Wrong needles used.
Presser foot pressure is too low.| Replace the needles.
Use system 130/705 H needles. Increase foot pressure.
Poor stitch formation.| Sewing position incorrect.
Threads are not between the tensior discs.
Thread has got caught.| Turn the stitch selection dial to the correct position
Check if thread is lying between tension discs. Raise the presser foot, pull the threads and lower the presser foot.
Check threading path of each thread.
Seams flute or wave, especially when sewing knits.| Presser foot pressure is too high.
Differential feed is set incorrectly. Fabric was pulled while sewing.| Reduce presser foot pressure.
Adjust differential feed to between N and 2. Guide fabric gently.
Seams pucker.| Differential feed is set incorrectly.| Adjust differential feed to between N and 0,7.
Fabric edges curl.| Too much fabric in the stitch.| Reduce the cutting width.
Thread loops are too loose.| Too little fabric in the stitch.| Increase the cutting with.
Machine does not sew.| Overheating.| Should the machine overheat, the motor cuts outs for 2 seconds after which you can continue sewing.

Technical data

Stitch types:| 2 needles, 2 loopers: 4 thread overlock with integrated safety seam
2 needles, 1 looper: 3 thread super stretch
1 needle, 2 loopers: 3 thread overlock, flatlock, roll hem
1 needle, 1 looper: 2 thread overlock, flatlock, roll hem
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Seam width:| 3-7 mm (2/3 thread overlock)
5-7 mm (4 thread overlock/3 thread super stretch)
Stitch length:| 1-4 mm
Differential feed:| Pushing effect: N-2 Stretching effect: N-0.7
Presser foot:| Swing-out, snap-on sole
Flandwheel:| Rotates forwards
Needle system| 130/7051-1
Sewing speed:| tip to 1500 s.p.m.
Weight:| 2000 DE: 8.4 kg 2000 0: 7.9 kg
Dimensions:| 335W x 295D x 340H mm
Optional accessories:| Blind stitch foot Elasticator Cording foot

We reserve the right to make changes in the interests of technical progress.

Bernina Publications

It is not possibie to cover more than the basics of sewing in an instruction manual. However, to help you use the creative potential of your Bernina overlocker or sewing  machine to the full, Bernina regularly publishes sewing literature which covers everything irom simple techniques to advanced fashion or craft projects. There is also a video available for your Bernina overlocker with half an hour of interesting and detailed instruction. Your Bernina clealer will be delighted to give you more information.
Sewing Service Leaflets
Each issue deais with a particular sewing technique oresented in easy to follow steps, Success s guararteed. Bernina Creative Sewing The Creative Sewing rnagazine appears twice yearly.
Fashion Couture Rapices, home decoration, sewing jor teens and twens end cralt projecis are all regular features, Special Bernina s0ecificsewing techniques are described in detail in words and pictures. Unusual and imaginative ideas are afso included from enthusiastic sewers around ihe world. Read about the larest sewing developments and trends in the comfort of your own home. Creative Sewing is 4 source of insoiration for all sewers.
Bernina Collection These booklets deal with one particular theme in all its variations. Basic information, pattern suggestions, detailed sewing instructions and many tips and tricks of the trade will turn you into a sewing pro in no time at all. lssued two or three times a year.

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