20 Most Recent Bernina Artista 180 - Page 8 Questions & Answers

Have you removed the broken pieces? The bobbin holder snaps out with 2 side holders to remove broken needle pieces. I don't think that the timing can get off by a broken needle. My first original bobbin holder got damaged which was made of hard plastic, from embroidering, and I ordered a stainless steel model which is available from a Bernina dealer, and all works very well for the last 2 years, there was never any problem.

There is a fuse inside but the fact that it even lights up shows the fuse is ok. I really think you are looking at a new L- print (circuitboard). Whatever the issue it is an electronic problem. So it certainly sounds like you will need to take it to a Bernina tech. Possibly there is still a warranty or else it will not be inexpensive.
I am a Bernina tech.
Rick

unscrew lever a bit and lower to stitch forward

you need manual very badly, too many places to oil and some places need no oil at all.

I would suggest contacting a sewing machine repair shop & ask them about the slow response of the screen, & see what theysay & base your decision on that

If you hold down the clear (clr) & then turn machine on keeping clr in, you'll find in low right hand corner a box with hours in it.

With what you have told me it could be so many things. Possibly out of time buy that is uncomon with that machine. Can you give me more detail. I think there is a good chance you will need to take it in for service. Would not recomend working on a bernina 180 without experiance.

Probably really bent. Take it in for service and get it fixed.

I'm selling Bernina Artista instruction DVDs on Ebay, one is only for the embroidery part, which teaches very well how to do it. It is for the models 165, 170 and 180.

try changing the needle--flat side to the back of the machinethe needle & thread & fabric have to be compatablelight weight fabric requires a different needle than medium to heavy weight fabricif you do not have a manual check with bernina customer service about oneor sewing partsonline.comtry a top tension of 3 or 4clean under the needle plate & in the bobbin area for loose thread or lint

First make sure that you are using a new needle in the proper size. A needle with burrs on it will cause the bird's nest problem. Also, is the thread you are using old? My repair guy told me to keep my filled bobbins in the freezer to maintain their humidity, and that has made a world of difference in my stitching. Finally, how long has it been since you had the machine cleaned and serviced, and was it by an authorized Bernina repair shop? Bernina machines have special screws that only Bernina authorized repair people have - I discovered that when I took my machine in to someone who was not authorized only to have the timing go off in a matter of weeks. The authorized repair guy found clumps of thread that had been air blasted into the inner works of the machine and those clumps were getting caught up in the new stitching and causing the same problems you described. Good luck!

Refer to your manual for maintenance and clean the machine as indicated. A sensor may be blocked by lint.

If this continues, the machine will need to be serviced by an authorized Bernina repair tech.

it's possible that the cam or gear that does the buttonhole may be worn and needs to be checked to see if part needs replacing..

if the motor is bad then it will have to be replaced by a technican at a sewing machine repair shop.

make sure there is power coming from the outlet to the machineit could be the on / off switchcould be the power cordcould be short in the wiringhaving the machine checked would be a good idea

do you mean the dropping the feed dogs which are in the needle plate area?here is a link for a manual if you don't have one, but it is not freeit should have the information you need http://sewusa.com/Sewing_Machine_Manuals/Bernina_Manuals/180_Instruction_Manual.htm