Older Bernina Hi, My Name is Laurie, I have recently obtained a Bernina 530-1 from ny Grandmothers estate... From what I understand, it is a very good machine, but certainly OLD..lol I am looking for a manual for this machine, but having no luck any suggestions?? Thanks, Laurie

Bernina Record 830 Manuals

There you go. Click on link.
Good luck.
Semper Fi,
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I've worked on several 530-2 machine--recommend liquid Tri-Flow Synthetic Lube alternating with heat. Note: It has taken me sometimes nearly a week to get frozen mechanisms released. Just a lot of patience, persistence, and elbow grease... Focus on those particular areas that are still resistant.

Wheel on right side that controls the needle up and down is very tight...

It is the older mechanical Bernina 530 Record or the newer computerized Bernina 530?

The mechanical model may need a thorough clean and oil.

Without knowing exactly what symptoms the machine is exhibiting, we are limited in our ability to assist.

If it is the new Bernina 530 computerized model, they do make a particular sound when started up. My 440 makes a peculiar sound at startup, but I've become used to it. I believe part of it is setting the machine to the default settings, ie positioning the needle, etc.

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Is it a new 830 computerized model or the older 830 Record mechanical?

If it is the 830 Record, it needs oiling--1-2 drops of good quality sewing machine oil (specifically concentrate on the stitch selector lever and oil the metal parts that move against other metal parts) Do NOT oil the cams, plastic gears, any rubber parts, ie belts, bobbin winder wheel.
Bernina 530 through 830 Record Oiling Diagram

Bobbin winding diagram:
Bernina 530 Sewing Machine Threading Diagram


Owner's Manual:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&ved=0ahUKEwi-3auhyNXJAhXnoYMKHfKEAXoQFggpMAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdolfmeister.com%2Ffiles%2Fsewing_machines%2Fbernina_530-2_record.pdf&usg=AFQjCNH6EmIkDwhmwEVQDYxOehZEyI-8AA&cad=rja

Be sure to oil your machine regularly. Use Fresh "good quality" sewing machine oil. Apply 1-2 drops of oil every place shown in the instruction manual (look for the little oil ports/holes). Do NOT oil rubber, plastic, leather, or belts.

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Bernina 530.
Here is a source for most parts:
http://www.sewingpartsonline.com/bernina-530-sewing-machine-parts.aspx?gclid=Cj0KEQjw_9OoBRChj9vMo5CHrdUBEiQAJ6YRPfGAZ5o7CeNcCev8OpZulAbmKjvrkv8OlZSnpb5CbxYaArln8P8HAQ

Below is video advice on a 900 that had a smoking capacitor:

Bernina Nova 900 smoking

Download a manual at Bernina.com, select Support, and go to Out of Print Manuals.

http://www.bernina.com/en-US/Support-US/Out-of-Print-Manuals/BERNINA-manuals/BERNINA-Sewing-Systems

Hi, I also have a 530 Record which has sewed an "illegal amount of km's!" Get a copy of the manual thru' the web, you won't find one for the 530 but the 530-2 & 532-2 manual will suit as they are very similar models. Make sure you oil it at designated places- too little AND too much both can give problems. Check condition of the belts. The machine should sew at a reasonable speed, if not or you think there's a problem with the knee-control, it could well be that the motor is on it's way out, (like mine). I'm trying to get mine rewired. Good luck & let us know how you go! Sam

Older machines, the model number is found on the throat of the machine and sometimes stamped on the cover over the motor. You can also give me the serial number stamped on the machine and I can look it up for you. I am a certified Bernina/Brother dealer and technician.
Perhaps look at Ebay, you may get lucky before your eyes become crossed looking at the many many Bernina models out there.