10 Setting up the sewing computer

Power cable

Foot control

The power cable

plug A into sewing computer

plug B into wall socket

Foot control cable

plug C into sewing computer

CImportant! (USA/Canada only)

AThis sewing computer has a

polarized plug (one blade

Bwider than the other). To re- duce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in

the outlet, reverse the plug.

If it still does not fit, contact a

Power switch qualified electrican to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

The switch is on the hand- wheel side of the computer

1the computer is switched on

0the computer is switched off

The sewing light is switched on and off with the power switch.

The foot control regulates the sewing speed

Sewing speed is adjusted by applying more or less pressure to the foot control.

Important! (USA/Canada only) Use only foot controller type SR-1 with the sewing computer activa 125.

Self storing cord

wind the cord on the reel

insert the plug into the groo- ve provided

When sewing

unwind the cable

Refer to the safety instruction!

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Bernina Sewing Machine manual Power cable

Sewing Machine specifications

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