Cleaning and maintenance

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Cleaning

If the sewing computer is stored in a cold room, it should be brought to a warm room about one hour before use.

Cleaning

Clean the sewing computer after every use

turn power switch to 0

remove presser foot and needle

open the free-arm cover

unscrew the stitch plate (with screwdriver TORX)

lift and remove it

clean the area with the brush

replace the stitch plate

Cleaning the screen and the sewing computer

wipe with a damp cloth

CAUTION

Disconnect plug

from the socket

before cleaning

and servicing

Cleaning the hook

turn power switch to 0

remove the bobbin case

push the release lever to the left

push the locking lever to the left and fold down the hook race cover

remove the hook

clean the hook race with a cloth or brush, never use a sharp instrument

replace the hook, turning the handwheel if necessary so that the hook driver is on the left

close the hook race cover and secure with the locking lever, the locking pin must engage

check by turning the handwheel

insert the bobbin case

Lubricating

This sewing computer is equipped with a

LM (low mass) hook system which requires no lubrication.

If however you do lubricate any parts, always run the sewing computer immediately afterwards on scrap material to avoid soiling your work.

Important!

Never use alcohol, petrol, white spirit or any type of solvent to clean the sewing computer!

Refer to the safety instruction!

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Bernina Sewing Machine manual Cleaning

Sewing Machine specifications

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