Quick Start Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Observe the following basic safety instructions when using your machine. Before using this machine, read
instruction manual carefully.

DANGER!
To reduce the risk of electrical shock:
• Never leave the machine unattended as long as it is plugged in.
• Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using.
Protection against LED radiation:
• Do not view the LED light directly with optical instruments (e.g. magnifier). The LED light
corresponds with protection class 1M.
• When the LED light is damaged or defective, contact your bernette specialist dealer.

WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:
• To operate the machine always use the supplied power cable. USA and Canada only: Do not
connect power plug NEMA 1-15 to circuits exceeding 150 volt-to-ground.
• Use this machine only for purposes as described in this manual.
• Only use the machine in dry rooms.
• Do not use the machine in a damp condition or in a damp environment.
• Do not use this machine as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this machine is used by or near
children.
• The machine can be used by children older than 8 or by people with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or if there is a lack of experience and knowledge how to operate the machine as
long as they are supervised or have been given instruction concerning the responsible use of the
appliance and are aware of the involved risks.
• Children are not allowed to play with this machine.
• Cleaning and maintencance work must not be carried out by children unless they are supervised.
• Never operate this machine 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. Contact the nearest authorized bernette dealer
to arrange further details.
• Only use accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
• Don’t use this machine when the ventilation openings are blocked. Keep the ventilation openings
and the foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.
• Never insert any objects into any openings of the machine.
• Do not place any objects on the foot control.
• Always use the machine with a foot control of this type FC-210.
• Do not operate the machine where aerosol products (sprays) or oxygen are being used.
• Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the needle.
• Neither pull nor push the fabric while sewing. This can cause needle breakage.
• When making any adjustments in the needle area – such as such as threading the needle, changing
the needle, threading the hook or changing the presser foot – turn power switch to «0».
• Do not use bent needles.
• Always use the original bernette stitch plate. The wrong stitch plate can cause needle breakage.

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 • To disconnect, turn power switch to «0» and then remove the plug from the outlet. Do not unplug
by pulling the cord, instead grasp the plug to pull it from the outlet.
• Always disconnect the power plug from the electrical outlet when the covers are removed or
opened, when the machine is lubricated or during any other maintenance adjustments mentioned
in the instruction manual.
• This machine is provided with double insulation (except USA, Canada and Japan). Use only identical
replacement parts. See instructions for Servicing of double-insulated products.
• The sound pressure level is lower than 70 dB(A) under normal conditions.

Important information
Availability of the instruction manual
The quick start guide is part of the machine.
• Keep the quick start guide of the machine in a suitable place near the machine and have it ready
for reference.
• A detailed instruction manual can be downloaded from www.mybernette.com.
• When passing on the machine to a third party, enclose the quick start guide of the machine.
Proper use
Your bernette machine is conceived and designed for private household use. It answers the purpose to
quilt fabrics as it is decribed in this instruction manual. Any other use is not considered appropriate.
BERNINA assumes no liability concerning consequences resulting from an inappropriate usage.
Maintenance of double-insulated products
In a double-insulated product two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding
means is provided on a doubleinsulated product, nor should a means for grounding be added to the
product. Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and
should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated product
must be identical to the original parts in the product. A double-insulated product is marked with the
words: “double insulation” or “double-insulated”.
The symbol may also be marked on the product.
Protection of the environment
BERNINA is committed to the protection of the environment. We strive to minimize the environmental impact
of our products by continuously improving product design and our technology of manufacturing.
The machine is labeled with the symbol of the crossed-out wastebin. This means that the machine must not
be disposed of with the household waste when the machine is no longer needed. Improper disposal can
result in dangerous substances getting into the groundwater and thus into our food chain, damaging our
health.
The machine must be returned free of charge to a nearby collection point for waste electrical and electronic
equipment or to a collection point for the reuse of the machine. Information on the collection points can be
obtained from your local administration. When purchasing a new machine, the dealer is obliged to take back
the old machine free of charge and dispose of it properly.
If the machine contains personal data, you are responsible for deleting the data yourself before returning the
machine.

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Content

.Overview Front Controls................................................... 6

.Overview Machine Front................................................... 7

.Overview Machine Top..................................................... 8

Overview Machine Back.................................................... 8

Connection and Switching On.......................................... 9

Winding the Bobbin Thread.............................................. 9

Threading the Bobbin Thread.......................................... 10

Threading the Upper Thread........................................... 10

Overview Selection Menu................................................ 12

Changing the Presser Foot.............................................. 12

Attaching the Embroidery Foot....................................... 13

Attaching the Embroidery Module.................................. 13

Attaching the Stitch Plate................................................ 13

Selecting an Embroidery Design...................................... 14

Preparing the Embroidery Hoop...................................... 15

Cleaning the Hook.......................................................... 16

Oiling the Needle Bar...................................................... 16

Troubleshooting.............................................................. 17
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to videos www.mybernette.com/b79 or scan the QR-Code with your smart
phone.

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Overview Front Controls

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1 Quick Reverse 6 Securing Stitches

2 Thread Cutter 7 Needle Up/Down
3 Presser Foot Up/Down 8 Upper Multi-function Knob
4 Start/Stop 9 Lower Multi-function Knob
5 Speed Control 10 Needle Left/Right

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Overview Machine Front
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1 Feed Dog Lever 8 Buttonhole Lever

2 Connection for Embroidery Module 9 Thread Cutter
3 Bobbin Cover 10 Thread Take-up Lever
4 Stitch Plate 11 Top Cover
5 Presser Foot 12 LCD Display
6 Sewing Light 13 Connection for Free Hand System
7 Needle Threader 14 Sewing Table and Accessory Box

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Overview Machine Top

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1 Thread Take-up Lever 5 Winding Unit and Holder for Second

Spool Pin
2 Bobbin Winder Pretension
3 Thread Guide 6 Stopper Winding Unit

4 Spool Pin 7 Touchscreen Pen

8 Thread Cutter

Overview Machine Back

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1 Connection for Power Cable 6 Handwheel

2 Air Vents 7 Carrying Handle
3 Connection for Foot Control 8 Air Vents
4 USB Port 9 Dual Feed
5 Power Switch 10 Sewing Table and Accessory Box

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Connection and Switching On
1 2 3
ON

OFF

Winding the Bobbin Thread

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Threading the Bobbin Thread
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3 4

Threading the Upper Thread

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5 2
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Overview Selection Menu
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1 Practical Stitches 4 Buttonholes

2 Decorative Stitches 5 Quilt Stitches
3 Alphabets 6 Personal Memory

Changing the Presser Foot

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Attaching the Embroidery Foot
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Attaching the Embroidery Module

Attaching the Stitch Plate

1 2

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Selecting the Embroidery Design

1 2 3

1 Embroidery Alphabets 3 Personal Embroidery Design

2 Embroidery Design

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1 Basting 4 Cut Connecting Stitches

2 Moving the Hoop 5 Multi-colored Embroidery Design On/Off
3 Embroidery Sequence Control 6 Color Indication

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Preparing the Embroidery Hoop
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3 4

5 6

7 8

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Cleaning the Hook
1 2

Oiling the Needle Bar

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1 2

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Troubleshooting
Fault Cause Solution

Uneven Stitch Formation Upper thread too tight or - Adjust the upper thread tension.
too loose.

Needle blunt or bent. - Replace the needle, make sure that a new
BERNINA quality needle is used.

Poor quality needle. - Use a new BERNINA quality needle.

Poor quality thread. - Use quality thread.
Incorrect needle/thread - Match the needle with the thread size.
combination.
Incorrectly threaded. - Rethread.
Fabric has been pulled. - Feed the fabric evenly.
Dust or thread remnants - Clean the hook.
under the tension spring
of the bobbin case.
Skipped Stitches Incorrect needle. - Use the needle system 130/705H.
Needle blunt or bent. - Replace the needle.
Poor quality needle. - Use a new BERNINA quality needle.
The needle is incorrectly - Insert the needle with the flat side to the
inserted. back as far up as it will go into the needle
holder and tighten the screw.
Incorrect needle point. - Match the needle point to the texture of the
material.
Faulty Stitching Thread remnants be- - Fold a piece of thin material and slide the
tween the thread tension folded edge (not the raw edges) between
discs. the thread tension discs.
Incorrectly threaded. - Rethread.
Thread is caught in the - Remove the upper thread and the bobbin
hook. case, turn the handwheel backwards and
forwards by hand and remove the thread
remnants.
Incorrect needle/thread - Check the needle/thread combination.
combination.

Upper Thread Breaks Incorrect needle/thread - Match the needle with the thread size.
combination.
Upper thread is too tight. - Reduce the upper thread tension.
Incorrectly threaded. - Rethread.
Poor quality thread. - Use quality thread.
The stitch plate or the - Contact a specialized bernette dealer to
hook tip is damaged. have the damages repaired.
- Replace the stitch plate.

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 Lower Thread Breaks The bobbin is not insert- - Remove and reinsert the bobbin and pull on
ed correctly. the thread.
→ The thread should run easily.
The bobbin is wound - Check bobbin and thread correctly.
incorrectly.
The stitch hole in the - Contact a specialized bernette dealer to
stitch plate is damaged. have the damages repaired.
- Replace the stitch plate.
Needle blunt or bent. - Replace the needle.
Needle Breaks The needle is incorrectly - Insert the needle with the flat side to the
inserted. back as far up as it will go into the needle
holder and tighten the screw.
Fabric has been pulled. - Feed the fabric evenly.
Thick fabric has been - Use the appropriate presser foot, e.g. Jeans
pushed. foot, for thick material.
- Use the height compensating tool when
sewing over a thick seam.
Knotted thread. - Use quality thread.

Display is Inactive Incorrect calibrating data. - Switch off the machine.

- Switch on the machine, and simultaneously
press and hold the buttons «Needle Position
Right/Left».
- Recalibrate the display.
The eco Mode is active. - Tap «Eco Mode».
Stitch Width Not Adjust- The selected needle and - Replace the needle.
able stitch plate cannot be
used in combination. - Replace the stitch plate.

Speed Too Low Unfavorable room tem- - Place the machine in a warm room one hour
perature. before use.
Settings in the Setup - Adjust the sewing/embroidery speed in the
Program. Setup Program.
- Adjust the slide.

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The Machine doesn't The machine is not - Switch the machine on.
Start switched on.
The presser foot is - Lower the presser foot.
raised.
The machine is not - Connect the power plug to the supply.
connected to the power
supply.
The machine is dam- - Contact the specialized bernette dealer.
aged.
- Contact the specialized bernette dealer.
The Light of the Button Light is defect.
«Start-/Stop» doesn't
Light Up

Neither the Sewing Light Settings in the Setup - Activate it in the Setup Program.
Nor the Light on the Program.
Freearm Lights Up
The sewing light is de- - Contact the specialized bernette dealer.
fect.

Upper Thread Indicator Settings in the Setup - Activate it in the Setup Program.
Fails to Respond Program.
The upper thread indica- - Contact the specialized bernette dealer.
tor is defect.

Bobbin Thread Indicator Settings in the Setup - Activate it in the Setup Program.
doesn't React Program.
The bobbin thread indi- - Contact the specialized bernette dealer.
cator is defect.
Error during Software The update process is - Remove the USB stick.
Update blocked and the hour-
glass on the display is - Switch off the machine.
inactive. - Rename the firmware file from «.fw» to
«.auto».
- Insert the USB stick.
- Switch on the machine.
The update starts automatically.

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