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The needle or the bottom bobin holder on my bernina is mis-aligned or the timing is off so that the needle hits the rotating bobin holder every cycle. Is there a way to adjust this.

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There is a way to adjust this though it is quite labor intensive and takes some specialized tools. My first recommendation would be to change the needle. The timing on BERNINA machines is far less likely to be off than on most other modern machines. The chances are far greater that your needle may be bent and is hitting the hook.

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  • Posted on Mar 24, 2009

SOURCE: needle hits needle plate with heavy fabric

that is your problem, your needle bar is centered too far to the back. There are 2 little bolts (Below the presser foot lift on the back of the machine) that must be loosened while the needle bar is repositioned aligning the needle bar assembly.

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  • Posted on Nov 20, 2009

SOURCE: How to change the needle holder on Bernina 160

1.) Remove the screw that holds the needle in. Remove needle.

2.) Gentle pry the thread guide clip off of the needle holder. There is a guide and a small flat spring, do not loose those.

3.) Remove the needle height pin. These pins are available in several different sizes and need to be set correctly.

4.) Remove the holder assembly.

5.) Reverse procedure to assemble with the new needle holder.

This really should be done by a Bernina dealer that has the proper parts.

I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gary_ff3d95e2d75b6cc9

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 11, 2010

SOURCE: i have a Bernina 530 Record and i'm trying to but

You would be best to download an instruction manual for your machine as it explains clearly, with diagrams how to thread and insert the bobbin. You probably wont find the 530 manual however download a copy for Bernina 530-2 or 532-2 as they are almost identical to the 530.

Debbi's Sewing Machine Repair

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  • Posted on Nov 05, 2010

SOURCE: bernina 1000 designer Has had cotton jammed in the

it has to be taken to a repair shop for the timing to be fix, they have the tools needed

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 11, 2010

SOURCE: Bernina Artista 640 - While embroidering, the

This will probably need to be handled by a professional. With this particular Bernina, you might be able to adjust the needle position so that it is slightly off center and will not hit the presser foot. That would be a temporary fix, however. If you want to be able to thoroughly enjoy your sewing time, you will be happier if you take it to a certified Bernina repair site and let them adjust the needle position.

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