Bernina Funlock 007d Serger Manuals

• Bernina Fun Lock 007d Serger

New Listing Bernette Bernina FunLock 007D De Luxe Serger Sewing Machine Broken Threader.

. Dear customer Congratulations on your choice! Your Bernette Funlock 004D/004 is made to the highest standards.

It will cut, sew and neaten for you in one smooth operation giving a professional look to anything you make. The 4 thread Bernette Funlock is particularly suited to sewing stretch fabrics. Let your wardrobe and home benefit from the Bernette’s superb sewing qualities. Retyped by Mastersewusa.com Contents Safety regulations Contents Details of the machine Setting/Practical sewing ● Accessories ● Presser foot pressure ● Roll hemming ● Sewing in tape Preparing the machine ● Thread breakage, unpicking seams ● Foot control ● Assembling the thread stand Maintenance ●. Retyped by Mastersewusa.com Details of the machine Details of the machine 1.

Looper cover 2. Looper cover opening indent 3. Knife guard 4. Cloth plate opening lever 5.

Cloth plate 6. Stitch plate 7. Presser foot 8. Lower looper thread tension dial 9. Details of the machine View with looper cover open 1.

Upper looper 2. Upper knife 3.

Lower knife 4. Selection lever for overlocking or roll hemming 5. Lower looper 6.

Lower knife setscrew View with cloth plate open 1. Cutting with adjustment knob 2. Preparing the machine Attaching the foot control Plug foot control into machine socket (A) and then into main socket (B).

The foot control regulates the sewing speed. The sewing speed can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing the pressure on the foot control. Thread guide Raise, the support rod fully, turning slightly until the positioning catches engage (C). Preparing the machine Thread cones/spools The anti-vibration cone should be used with the wider edge at the bottom on the spool holder pin when sewing with cones. Large spools If large industrial spools are used, position the anti-vibration cone upside down on the spool holder pin, i.e.

With the wider edge at the top. Using the machine Power/light switch The power/light switch is conveniently placed on the hand- wheel side of the machine in front of the socket. Off (A). On without light (B).

On with light (C) Handwheel The handwheel turns forward, i.e. In the same direction as on a household sewing machine. Using the machine Two-step presser foot lifter To raise the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever on the rear of the machine, until it engages (A). It can be raised again to maximum height and held in this position to provide more space between presser foot and stitch plate (B). Using the machine Inserting the needles Needles can be inserted quickly and easily with the practical brush-cum-needle inserter (A). Turn power switch to “O”.

Turn handwheel towards you until needles are fully raised. Lower the presser foot.

Using the small screwdriver, loosen the needle set- screws and remove the needles (B). Threading Preparation/Tips. Turn power switch to “O”. Support rod with thread guide must be fully raised. Open the looper cover and cloth plate. Turn the handwheel towards you until needles are fully raised. Raise the upper knife.

Thread the machine carefully and in the correct sequence. Threading 1. Upper looper thread, blue markings Place the spool on the spool holder pin underneath the blue marking on the thread guide. (1) Bring thread up from spool and take it through the blue guide.

(2,3) Make S-loop around thread guide bar. (4) Thread guide. Threading 1. Lower looper thread, red markings Place the spool on the spool holder pin underneath the red marking on the thread guide. (1,2) Bring thread up from spool and take it through the red guide.

(3,4) Make S-loop around thread guide bar. (5) Thread guide. Threading 3. Right-hand wheel needle, green markings Place the spool on the spool holder pin underneath the green marking on the thread guide. (1,2) Bring thread up from spool and take it through the green guides. (3,4) Make S-loop around the thread guide bar.

(5) Thread tension dial. Threading 4. Left-hand needle, yellow markings Place the spool on the spool holder pin underneath the yellow marking on the thread guide. (1) Bring the thread up from the spool and take it through the yellow guide. (2,3) Make S-loop around thread guide bar. (4) Thread tension dial. Threading, Trial sewing 3 thread overlock (right needle) For a 3-5 mm wide 3 thread overlock stitch, remove the left-hand needle.

Then thread both loopers and the right- hand needle. (See Page 11-13). 3 thread overlock (left needle) For a 5-7 mm wide 3 thread overlock stitch, remove the right-hand needle. Thread tension Check your trial run 1. Upper looper thread (blue) 2.

Lower looper thread (red) 3. Right-hand needle thread (green) 4. Left-hand needle thread (yellow) Perfect stitch formation is when both looper threads meet at the fabric edge. The needle threads form straight stitches for a stretchy and durable seam. Thread tension Adjusting the thread tension Turn tension dials by only half or one number then test sew again and check the results. The loops are formed on the underside; Tighten the upper lower thread tension, blue or loosen the lower looper tension, red (A). The loops are formed on the upper side.

Adjustments and settings Stitch length 004:. Turn power switch to “O”. Open cloth plate, loosen knob and adjust to desired length. Tighten knob and close cloth plate. 004D:.

Turn dial to stitch length desired can be adjusted while sewing. Adjustments and settings Differential feed There are two feed dogs one front (A) and one rear (B). The two feed dogs move independently and the distance each feed dog travels during one complete movement can be adjusted. The differential feed prevents fluting or waving in knitted or stretch fabrics and movements between the layers of fabric. Adjustments and settings Adjusting the differential feed The differential feed can be adjusted by simply turning the differential feed adjustments knob in the direction desired. Always make a trial run.

The differential feed is infinitely variable and can be adjusted while sewing. Effect Fabric Thick wool knits, and. Settings, practical sewing Presser foot pressure he presser foot pressure is factory adjusted to a medium setting.

Should you wish to adjust it, simply turn the knob in the direction desired: osition of knob for normal pressure (A). Ore pressure: for thick or stiff fabrics such as denim, tweed, firm linen (B). Settings, practical sewing Rolled hem. Application: Edge finish. Stitch: 3 thread overlock, right needle. Stitch selection: roll hemming. Thread: Darning thread, fine polyester thread, wooly nylon thread (only in upper looper).

Needle: 70/80. Stitch length: 1-1.5. Settings, practical sewing Sewing in tape The standard presser foot is equipped with a tape guide. A tape can be sewn into the shoulder or side seams of garments made from knits or stretch fabrics to prevent stretching. Turn the handwheel towards you until needles are fully raised. Maintenance Changing the upper knife The upper knife (moving knife) is made from special hardened material. Should it get damaged, it can be replaced by your local Bernette dealer.

Changing the lower knife. Disconnect machine from electricity supply. Turn handwheel towards you until needles are fully raised. Trouble shooting guide Problem Cause Solution Page Fabric does not feed Presser foot pressure is too low Adjust the presser foot pressure 21 evenly Lower knife is blunt or wrongly positioned Replace the lower knife Thread breaks. Thread tensions is too tight for thread Reduce thread tension. Trouble shooting guide Stitch choice. 2 needles, 4 thread Overlock with integral safety seam 1 needle, 3 thread Overlock Needle system 130/705 H Seam width 3 – 7 mm (3 thread overlock) 5 – 7 mm (4 thread overlock) Stitch length.

1 – 4 mm Differential feed. “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” “When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:” “Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.” “DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock:” 1. “An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug immediately after using and before cleaning.”.

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Bernina Bernette Funlock 004D When I opened the lower looper cover, I noticed the seemingly simple threading instructions. You’ll understand why I say ‘seemingly’ when you read Working on the Bernina Bernette Funlock below. The differential feed and stitch length control dials are on the right side of the machine, just above the balance wheel. Features The features available on the Bernina Funlock 004D include:.

Snap on presser feet. Differential feed.

Adjustable stitch length. Adjustable cutting width. Adjustable presser foot pressure Working on the Bernina Bernette Funlock 004D I alluded to the challenges of threading the Bernina Bernette Funlock 004D above. Threading any serger can be a bit daunting, but in my opinion this one comes very close to taking the prize for being one of the most difficult threading systems on any serger I’ve ever seen.

Necessary to open the door on the left side for threading The next challenge was threading the lower loopers. The on board diagram makes it look very simple. In reality, threading the Bernina Funlock 004D is anything but simple. Although the owner’s manual shows the user how to thread the machine, it is almost impossible to thread it following those instructions. This is the first serger I’ve ever seen where it was necessary to open the lower looper cover as well as the door on the left side of the machine in order to thread it properly. This may be because the looper threader was not included with this machine when my friend received it. However, I suspect that even if the looper were present, this would be a big problem.

Once that hurdle was cleared, and I was ready to actually sew on the Funlock 004D, the going was great. The Bernina Bernette Funlock 004D is quiet and fast. The fabric movess through the feed dogs smoothly and evenly. The stitches are clean, perfectly formed and well balanced. Thread stands When my friend received this serger as a gift, it came with no accessories and no owner’s manual. If you have one of these sergers or if you should know someone who perhaps received it a as gift or purchased it at an estate sale or online at a site like e-bay and are looking for a manual, you can download it free of charge. If you are up to the challenge of threading this compact, lightweight serger, you might be able to find one on e-bay for less than $100.

All in all, the Bernina Bernette Funlock 004D is a serviceable home serger. There are others out there, old and new, that are far more user friendly, though. If it were not for the challenges with the threading process, this would be an excellent serger, one that I would certainly consider for use by beginners. The difficulties with threading, however, could discourage even a seasoned home sewer with little serging experience from using it at all.

In fact, the woman who owns this one admitted that she changes the thread as seldom as possible. Her rationale is “The threads are inside anyway.

Who’s going to see them?” I can’t say I disagree with her. My own serger is much easier to thread and I find myself doing much the same thing. First of all, as a rule, I use only three thread colors on my serger black, white and beige. When working on serging projects, I gather everything that works with a particular thread color and do all of that serging before changing the thread and moving on to the next color group.

If my serger were as hard to thread as the Bernina Bernette Funlock 004D, I would purchase the largest thread cones possible and would probably never change the thread until the cones are completely out of thread. Nawtynuff I recently just picked this serger up at a Goodwill Outlet for $5. It had seen better days as the telescoping thread guide arm was snapped off and the second row of spool holders was missing, and it was missing foot pedal power supply. Luckily I have a friend who works at a sewing machine company and was able to get me all of these items for less than an additional $15.

So $20 is what I have in this machine. It is my first serger and yes I’m slightly intimidated by sergers in general. I have been practicing with different seam techniques and really starting to feel more comfortable using it. Like I said, this is my first serger and I’ve never threaded one prior to getting this one. Sure it’s cumbersome and not particularly simple, however I really didn’t have too much trouble getting it threaded.

And now that I’ve done it a couple times, I’m really not too put out to have to do again. It’s definitely not as easy to do as today’s modern machines but if I figured it out with just the diagrams shown on the door cover, then anybody can do it as well. I’m very happy with this funlock seger. And considering I found it laying on its face, all busted up looking. It’s a rather solid machine that I’m looking forward to learning on. Gypsy-Lea – Thank you for visiting Sewing Insight. I referred your question to the owner of the Bernina Bernette Funlock 004D.

This is her reply: “I tend to start with the factory settings and make any adjustments as I work on a sample using scraps of the fabric that I am going to be working on. I use my serger mostly to finish inside seams in fashion clothing. I’ve never used the serger to make an outfit or project where the seams are on the outside, where I would want to see perfect stitches. I hope this helps.” Happy Stitching. Sally Louis Definitely choose the Bernina over the Brother! I have had both. The Bernina will last you forever!

It has more metal parts that won’t wear out like the cheaper plastic Brother will. I just bought a second one so my daughters can sew with me more easily! I mostly sew jersey knits. This makes pajamas a snap to make! I don’t think it is hard to thread at all. I bought it 2nd hand and then went to a sewing shop to learn how to use it.

They “played” with it and got all the settings just perfect. My second one had never been used and the factory settings were perfect.

You will LOVE it!!! Belinda I have had my Bernina Burnette 004D for about 25 years, I think. It is a wonderful machine.

Threading is not a problem if you just cut the thread at the spool, tie the new thread on then run the machine, it will bring that thread all the way through, no issues. Do the lower ones first, bring them through, then do the needle threads.

The knots will not go through the needle hole, so stop the machine just before the needle threads get to the needles, cut the thread and thread the needles. You are then good to go. If you are starting from scratch (no thread in the machine at all), then yes, it is a bit difficult to thread, but if there is thread on it already, just do the trick above and you will be flying high in seconds!

I think I use my serger more than my standard machine. Once you have one you will wonder how you ever got along without it!

I even had a lady ask me where I bought the skirt I made her because she was positive that I could not have done such a nice job with such professional seams. Kell This is where I went wrong, cutting the old spools off and not using them to thread through the new colours. If only I’d waited until my boyfriend came home, as he took one look at it and said I should have done that! This is my first ever overlocker (serger) and I wish I’d done my research first as we are having difficulty threading it. There’s a little hole that’s not staying threaded and it’s driving my boyfriend nuts.

I think I’ll have to take it back to the sewing shop for further instructions. Dutch margreet use same quality thread, different thicknesses of thread used at the same time or stretchy and pure cotton make for ugly seams. Thread the “blue” thread first, then the “red”one, then the needle threads, when you are starting threadless. Knotting threads works reasonably well, but I tend to handturn the “crankwheel”at the right side till all four treads are well beyond and unde the presserfoot. The threading is not really easy, but one can practise with threads od the right dolours (machinethread in red, blue, green and yellow) on a piece of fabric and thus also adhust the tension of the according thread. Just remember, the pictures of the coloured threads on the knobs are upside down, like the seamside is to the left on the knobs, but to the right in real life, af, those engineers.

The upper knife can be turned up to make needle threading easier! Toni I have a Bernina Fun-lock, received it new 20 years ago – Christmas present from Hubby! I have used it and used it over the years!

Bernina Fun Lock 007d Serger

I also have a Bernina sewing machine. Recently I changed the thread, YES, it is a HUGE pain to do. But I use the trick mentioned above and and for the past 20 years I have had no problems. I used every color thread in the rainbow!

And change it for different projects all the time. Unfortunately, it is not serging correctly.

I can tell it is the #1 thread (the yellow tension on the first picture above). The looped thread is not being caught by the first thread (if that makes sense). It looks fine, but when you turn the serged edge over, you can tell the loops are not catching by the finishing thread. I do not know how to fix this. I have re-threaded it many times.

I have looked in the manual and I’m at a loss for what to try next. NOTE: I have tried to call the store where it was purchased (Sew Comtempo, Webster, Texas) and they are the very WORST at customer service (and have been for 20 years-even when you spend $1000’s of dollars in their store) being helpful and to take it in for service, it would be over $200.00 and take 6 months to get it back! Does anyone have any suggestions on what might be wrong? Or perhaps you know someone in Houston area that can look at it on the same day? I have several big projects on a fast approaching deadline that need to get done! Thanks for listening and hopefully helping!

Toni Lerch Hi all, I realized that I did not come back her and give an update on my problem. I posted in August 2015 that I could not get the stitches to “lock” together after changing threads and needles. I packed up my Funlock and took it back to Sew Comtempo – Clear Lale, TX where I had purchased it 20 years ago!

I have to say the staff there was very nice and helpful. The store has been bought out by All Brands and maybe that is why they have a new attitude. Anyway, I set up my machine and made a few seams and showed the sales lady, she had no clue, so a repair guy came out and she asked him, and he looked he pulled all of the tension threads, and viola it worked!! I guess I didn’t have my thread “seated” on the tension knobs. Anyway, I was very lucky!

No charge for the 2 seconds it took to pull a thread and I didn’t need to leave my machine for months! I just want to say that I love this machine! As others have said it is a workhorse and works hard! Thanks, Toni.

Charlotte Hello. Enjoying this site and the reviews.

I’ve had my FunLock for nearly 30 years and love it. Recently, “somehow” the metal thread sorters were broken off the machine as well as the “cap” that was holding them down. They seem to be irreplaceable. I’m wondering if anyone has any tips on this problem. I just had it cleaned and repaired.

It was out of sync. Now I want to use it. Oh, I bought another serger, a Janome, fairly cheap model about $200 on Amazon and it sounds like a train, though it does the job.

But I miss my FunLock. Much better machine.