Basic Maintenance For Bernina Sewing Machines

[@mgreen3780]

Most thorough video on cleaning and oiling a Bernina. Very helpful. Thank you!!

[@flute56abull]

Thank you. My Bernina shop closed last year. This is so helpful.

[@berninaboys100]

@@flute56abull you are so very welcome!

[@belindacafaro2770]

Very informative. My machine was sewing uneven stitches, and after cleaning , it's sews great again. Thanks!

[@kjorndog]

Thank you! This saved me a trip to the shop and lots of money!

[@en2oh]

simple, to the point! and couldn't have been found at a better time for me! Thanks for sharing this.

[@cmshore9772]

Thank you for your video. It is an absolutely brilliant help for this total novice owner, to maintain and trouble shoot my Bernina 380.

[@MC-pq5cj]

Oh my goodness thank you so much for this I just serviced an old Bernina 910 I am so happy it's working!!!!

[@gabisteiner4593]

Thanks for your video. I own the same machine! Your video is very helpful. Saluti from 🇨🇭

[@MitchPR08]

That’s it? That’s what I’ve been paying $120 for once a year? I thought y’all took it apart and cleaned it out and recalibrated it and all that. Well, just saved me some money! Thank you!

[@caseybeck1171]

If you are taking it to an authorized Bernina Dealership, you are getting more than that. This basic cleaning should be done several times per year at home. Your yearly servicing should include the tech taking all the covers off and cleaning and oiling all the inside moving parts and then there is a service program they run, with many checks and tests for the computer. Then any repairs or adjustments from there. We also will update your software. Its several hours worth of work, usually.

[@berninaboys100]

We do a lot more than this when we service a machine. We take all the covers off, clean and lubricate all moving parts, and make sure all adjustments are set to factory settings. This video covers what you should have been taught in your instructional classes that came with the purchase of your machine.

[@teresatorres3036]

I’m looking for the. Genuine Bernina Walking Foot - Old Style Which comes in the hard beige and brown case.

[@jennyschur6687]

Thank you so much for this video. My oil light came on and I was able to fix it and save myself having to bring my machine in and not being able to sew for 4-6 weeks. 😊

[@AdrianeRimolo]

Oh, this video is really great! Thanks for the clear and useful instructions. Greetings from Belgium.

[@trevermcmacmak2009]

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[@terrimiller8552]

Thanks for this information! Knowing I could take the upper housing off and oil things in there made all the difference!!

[@Wall2000x]

Never make metal to metal contact when repairing or servicing a sewing machine. Use wooden tooth picks or plastic. Check needle plate for burrs and pitting. Also, check to see if hook is sharp and burr free.

[@trevermcmacmak2009]

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[@trevermcmacmak2009]

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[@robincharnell-delgado4532]

This is so essential for anyone who sews.

[@thomasmax4731]

Yeah,,,,,, that's so nice of you...... hello 👋 how are you doing I hope you are having a wonderful day.

[@cloudhorse]

Hello! I just got a used (barely) B350 SE, so THANK YOU for your videos! Do you know if there is a way to make the numbers on the display brighter? Mine hardly show at all.

[@sandan2358]

Excellent instruction, I need to get the vacuum attachment!

[@sehilacraft8447]

Thank you so much - you just saved me £60 maintenance charge!

[@AlmerayaPialox]

Gracias por el tutorial, me ha facilitado como limpiar y engrasar mi máquina. Aunque no hablo inglés, uso el traductor. Me suscribo a su canal. Saludos

[@dinnyhinds3296]

Very good tutorials. Some tutorials on the Bernina 801 will be great.

[@marshafuller1490]

Love it!

[@THEONLYETP]

Mine the top pully on the 930 spins freely on the shaft without turning the shaft? Everything looks good even belts.

[@lms2379]

Thank you very much!! I could not believe the amount of lint under my needle plate!

[@rickc.8749]

What about the rest of machine?

[@mlnags2829]

Tank you for a thorough video.

[@sarafox8588]

Can you show to fix bobbin winding issues? My Bernina is not winding bobbins anymore. Thanks

[@hirokawasaki5968]

My Bernina was working fine, and then stopped turning. I can’t turn the hand-wheel. I am not sure what I did to cause this.

[@lisazerwig2140]

I appreciate these videos. I wish I knew a reputable repair service in Central California (Fresno Clovis Visalia) area where I could take my Bernina 830 Record in for repair. My buttonhole feature is broken. I just want to have it in "good hands" while it is being repaired.

[@double0bum]

Please please help me. I have a bernina 1008. I need to replace the spool pins. How do I do it? I managed to take the back off but a small plastic part feel out and I don't know where it goes!! I have a picture of it....

[@vickijeanne9958]

I have a Bernina 440QE (only has 476 hours) and sews very 'extra small' stitches (doesn't sew what's on the screen and size of stitch) I have cleaned the machine, don't know what else to do?

[@suzystaines8647]

Do you have a video of bottom thread not being hooked! And missing stitched please?

[@JohannesJunkJournalLife]

I have a Bernina 145s never had 1 problem. I was using the walking foot making a rug. It just stopped. The wheel wouldn’t move. I took it apart and cleaned it, changed the needle. I started it up and it was running but felt very stiff and it didn’t sound right. It kept sewing then all of a sudden it stopped. I turned it off and on and the needle down won’t work nor will the wheel move. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[@berninaboys100]

Most likely you need to oil the hole in your take up lever. Remove the light cover and you can see it.

[@irenelear7878]

How do you bring the feed dog teeth up if the side button does not bring them up automatically? I can push them up when the bobbin case and bobbin is removed??

[@cherylvanderpol597]

What did you call the machine tool that looks like an Allen wrench? Do you have a link where it and the screw driver are sold? I don’t remember getting the elbow wrench with my 180.

[@kathleenhunter3666]

Hi. I have an Activa 140 which I purchased in 2000. I had to have the mother board replaced under warranty because machine would Cut out, turn off for a second and restart with default of straight stitch. Very frustrating when doing a fancy stitch or buttonholes. I haven't been sewing with this machine very much over the past few years because the issue has returned. One thing I have noticed is that the cut out doesn't happen as much if the machine has warmed up. Even using a dedicated outlet doesn't help. Is there something I can do to fix this without going to the expense because it is out of warranty? Thank you.

[@berninaboys100]

It sounds like it might have a weak solder point on the circuit board. If you're familiar with circuit boards you could give it a whirl, otherwise I'd consult my dealer if I were you.

[@tricialewis4358]

Thanks for the great tutorial. I have a 1005 and live in the tropics with lots of sea spray. I am finding that the throat plate and other parts are rusting and there is rust when I see. I have oiled the machine and am still seeing the rust. Any thoughts on how to clean or service the machine?

[@UmoKhadeija]

Hi, I know this is a very old comment, but I am facing this same issue, did you find any solutions?

[@vickijeanne9958]

Hi, Can you remove the 'full' stainless steel plate on top of free arm mine is bent a little on the left side...... thank you.

[@mouhamadousalamtassawouftv246]

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[@chrisballard712]

What type micro vacuum do you recommend, just for personal use? I also have a long arm and would like to clean it out rather than pushing in with the canned air! Thank you so much!

[@berninaboys100]

This is the one we sell in our store. www.amazon.com/Micro-Vacuum-LHC7625-Attachment-Kit/dp/B000ZBWZMU?crid=3BK27S3KI0HF8&keywords=micro+vacuum+attachment&qid=1540834041&sprefix=micro+vacuum+atta%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-19&ref=sr_1_19

[@LeonMare49]

On the Bernina 1230's free arm and to the right of it there are 3 or 4 small holes. Are you not supposed to put a few drops of machine oil in there??

[@berninaboys100]

Those are not oil holes, they are holes for accessories. You are welcome to drop oil in there, but it isn't affecting anything.

[@anitamoney1100]

I need to replace the light bulb on my Bernina B 560. Do you have a tutorial that will help me?

[@berninaboys100]

Anita Money that is not something you will be able to do. Your dealer will have to be the one who does that repair. That machine has several LED bulbs. You risk damaging expensive parts changing the light bulbs yourself.

[@sewingmachines6369]

Good job 👍

[@seacoastview7253]

I love my Bernina machine but my local Bernina Dealer Service is a ripoff. She charges a fortune for a cleaning and to oil the machine and the work is done by her unskilled/clueless daughter. THIS is an EXCELLENT video... but it's very sad the Bernina site doesn't sell high quality sewing machine oil and an have an official instructional video on how to do it yourself. how hard can it be if this woman's unskilled daughter is doing it.

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

The "unskilled" daughter obviously has been taught to do the job properly... so she is no longer "unskilled" No doubt if she sees a problem she has never seen before.....she will refer it to Mum...and learn one more solution to one more problem. Does your machine work well after it has been serviced?????

[@retiredbutcrafty]

Thanks for all your great tutorials. Much appreciated. My needle threader pinged off my 770 QE. I’ve heard they are easy to replace but no idea what I should do. Can you help ? Thanks in anticipation.

[@thomasmax4731]

That's so nice of you Rosie,,,,,,,, hello 👋 how are you doing I hope you are having a wonderful day.

[@friedolinschuetz5923]

Thanks for the interesting videos. Unfortunately the Bernina manual is very short. Do you know how to reset the service display of a Bernina B530 that comes after 2Mio. stitches? I am sure that there is no special service necessary every 2Mio. stitches or every few months...

[@berninaboys100]

2 million stitches is quite a few. Most sewers take a few years to reach that. It is important to have it serviced by your dealer every time that light comes on. The dealer will service parts of your machine that you cannot. They will reset the light with a service.

[@galegleim8852]

I have a B570, how do you move the end piece to get inside?

[@debwalker3422]

Nice little video! Thanks! I was trying to figure out how to get access to the tension discs to clean them of lint. I inadvertently unscrewed the screw holding the bobbin winder stop too far and the nut underneath fell down inside the machine casing. How do I get the casing open to retrieve and reinstall it? Thanks in advance! Deb

[@berninaboys100]

That is no easy task. Even if you get your covers off you will still have quite a few things to disassemble. I recommend taking it to your dealer. One thing you can try is removing the side cover by your hand-wheel. Take the small screw out of the hand wheel, loosen the clutch release, and take all of that off. There will be one more screw right above that under a small cover. Lastly, remove the screw from the bottom of the machine that holds that cover on. After the cover is off, tip the machine on its side and see if the part you are looking for falls out. If it does, see if you can figure out a way to get it back into place. If it doesn't, take it to your dealer. It could have gotten caught in your gears and that could end up being an expensive repair down the road. Get it taken care of now before more damage is done. Good luck.

[@debwalker3422]

Hi! Thanks for the reply! God hates a coward, so I carefully took the back & side covers off as you suggested. I got lucky and the little square black 'nut' came tumbling out as I leaned the machine on its side. I was worried about it getting stuck in the gears - wow - there are a ton of them over on that side - I had no idea - but it makes sense now that I think about it. But I had heard it tinkle on a bunch of stuff when it came loose and hit the bottom of the case, so I was pretty sure it was below everything - just did not want to leave it there for some future disaster - and I wanted my bobbin stop back! I was also able to clean a lot of things per your video. I found the culprit messing up my stitches too which I would not have found had I not taken the back off. It was a little piece of thread stuck in the tension disc area. I got that out, cleaned & oiled according to your video and I'm back in business. I still feel the stitches are 'sloppy,' not over or under tensioned, just a bit sloppy, not sure what that's about - maybe I'm just a bad seamstress, but the machine should really do it all by itself. I tried a different size needle, but that did not help. Anyway - thanks for your help & nice videos! Deb

[@ohiorn34]

None of the lights are working on my Bernina 440 QE. Everything else works fine. What do you think could be the problem and what is a ballpark figure for the fix? Thanks.

[@berninaboys100]

Most likely the main light got broken somehow. The they light won't work then the backlight on the screen won't work either. We charge between $100-$150 to fix that.

[@lidalangedijk2673]

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[@kmdlville]

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[@LeonMare49]

@@berninaboys100 $100-$150 to fix two bulbs???

[@berninaboys100]

It's so much more than 2 bulbs. The bulbs are in series on the main circuit board. It requires the machine to be extensively disassembled, replace the bulbs, and have it reassembled. The price of the bulb itself is $80 (it's an expensive CFL bulb).

[@barbaramuller7764]

Would you be able to tell me how to fix the tracking ball movement of a Bernina 1630? It seems that the little light that controls the movement of the ball have fused and so I have to shine a light inside the machine every time I want to change a setting. I am desperate to keep my machine as it is a wonderful piece of machinery. Bernina dealers in SA told me to throw it out on the garbage heap(!)

[@berninaboys100]

There is are sensors on the circuit board that can be replaced. This sometimes fixes the problem. Bernina still makes parts for that machine so there is no need to get rid of it. This repair is something that only an authorized Bernina repair shop can perform.

[@frankbruno3125]

My 630 Artista CFL is out along with the screen illumination. Are they in series? could the CFL be out and it is causing the graphic display light to be out also? Is there any way to confirm exactly what is wrong with the lights?

[@berninaboys100]

Frank Bruno sorry it took so long to reply. They are in series. You need a new cfl

[@momkestner]

my zigzag isn't working - 930 Record - settings double checked - when the needle goes up and down it only goes down on the left side - I followed this video and did all you mentioned - can you give any other advice? mary jane :)

[@berninaboys100]

Mary Kestner it could be several different things. I recommend taking it to your dealer. Something is most likely frozen and in need of oil. Something might be out of alignment. A part might be worn out. Its hard to say without seeing the machine.

[@momkestner]

okay - thanks - he'll be back in Feb - so I'll have to wait.

[@helenmbooth6041]

I jammed the shuttle in my machine , and while extricating it I pulled out the shuttle holder. Now I can't get it back in.Help please!

[@Paula19482]

somehow my bobbin area got pushed back, how can I bring it forward again, the shuttle won't hold now? help

[@pebe888]

Hi, my Bernina 750 is frozen at the welcome screen and it says error loading application. What can i do?

[@dalesawaya7334]

I would like to see how to change a light bulb on a Bernina 1005

[@rojonesdesign]

Thank you!

[@julieurosevich2705]

My thread is pulling unevenly from the spool and I suspect it’s the spring

[@5061Moni]

Hallo, danke für diese Seite. Ich bin dabei für ein Stick-teil der W6 zu sparren. ich habe die W6 3300 exklusiv und möchte mir hie einige Trixs an abschauen. LG. Moni-e

[@thomasmax4731]

That's so nice of you,,,,,,, hello 👋 how are you doing I hope you are having a wonderful day 💝💝

[@spyderquilt9783]

I'd recommend that at the VERY START of your instructional vids... you say to the viewer to MAKE SURE YOUR POWER IS TURNED OFF AND THE NEEDLE IS REMOVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

Some older Berninas need power on to use the in-built light....

[@monicahaigh4490]

Thanks for sharing

[@lindapark5971]

Wondering if you guys sell bernina parts. I'm looking for a part that I can't find!

[@berninaboys100]

Depends on the part. Give us a call 801-374-5520

[@adrianconneway4825]

I have an Aurora 440. after oiling, how do you make the oil indicator light turn off?

[@berninaboys100]

adrian conneway tap the "#" button twice on the key pad.

[@cyndydunham2881]

How can I disengage the wheels to wind a bobbin on my Bernina 1009? The two wheeels wont budge to disengage.

[@berninaboys100]

Cyndy Dunham sometimes they are on really tight. It just needs to be forced. I have never seen one that I couldn't loosen. There is nothing keeping them together

[@cyndydunham2881]

Thanks!

[@bhhunt4963]

How do you open the cover of a bernina b830 to micro vacuum the machine?

[@berninaboys100]

+BH Hunt You cannot take the covers off. You can take the needle plate off and clean in there while the bobbin door is open.

[@debwalker3422]

Its a Bernina 1008 by the way!

[@wandagoodloe6504]

I am looking for a Bernette 500 Deco chip or a reader model number H50111178 BY BERNINA SWITZER LAND

[@mcarmentorres4581]

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[@trevermcmacmak2009]

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[@avinashmahaldar6450]

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