Bernina 540 Sewing and Embroidery Machine (Optional Embroidery Module)
20 Year Limited Warranty on BERNINA Machines BERNINA International AG warrants this Product for a period of twenty (20) years against defective materials and/or workmanship, five ( 5) years on ciruit boards, and two (2) years electrical parts. Read Full Warranty Details 20 Year Limited Warranty on BERNINA Machines x BERNINA International AG, Steckborn, Switzerland warrants the product identified below to be free of any defects in workmanship and materials under normal use upon the terms and conditions herein-after set forth. This warranty is offered solely for the private, non-commercial use of the product. This warranty will be in force only for the periods of warranty duration, specified herein when the product is owned by the original purchaser and is limited solely to the repair or replacement of original parts which, in the opinion of BERNINA International AG, are defective in workmanship or material and which are returned to the Dealer from whom the unit was purchased or to such other point as may be designated by BERNINA International AG. Warranty This warranty shall extend for a period of: 2 Years in the case of electrical parts, 5 Years in the case of printed circuit boards, and; 20 Years in the case of mechanical parts from the date of purchase of the product. The liability of BERNINA International AG, shall be limited solely to the cost of the affected part and does not include labor charges All other costs, including the costs of shipment to the Dealer from whom the product was purchased or to such other point as may be designated by BERNINA International AG, for service or repair under this warranty, shall be those of the purchaser. Each BERNINA product will be fully checked by an authorized BERNINA Dealer at the time of purchase, and said product is to be returned to authorized Dealer or to such other point as may be designated by BERNINA International AG, for all repairs or replacements covered by this warranty. This limited warranty is given subject to the following additional terms and conditions: (1) BERNINA International AG, shall be under no obligation to honor any claim under this warranty in the event that said product has been misused, neglected, damaged in transit or has been tampered with in any way or if the specifications supplied by BERNINA International AG, at the time of purchase with respect to proper maintenance and lubrication have not been observed or if the serial number affixed to the machine has been tampered with or defaced or if the original bill of sale, warranty certificate for the machine or other proof of purchase acceptable to BERNINA International AG, is not presented at the time service or repair is sought under this warranty. (2) Within ninety (90) days after the this warranty shall not be valid until and unless the attached card is completed and returned countersigned by an authorized BERNINA Dealer within thirty (30) days after the date of purchase of said product. (3) Within ninety (90) days after the date of purchase of said product, the purchaser shall have received from the authorized BERNI NA Dealer from whom the machine was purchased, any and all instructions in the use of the product which may be provided by such Dealer. (4) The product must be unplugged from the power source when not in use. NOTICE: The user assumes the risk of what this warranty does not cover and there is hereby excluded, liability for defects, failure, loss, deterioration, personal injury or damage which are due to (i) ordinary wear and tear or exposure, (ii) misuse, abuse, alteration, negligence, or (iii) the installation of parts other than genuine BERNINA parts or equivalents. PLEASE NOTE: In no event shall BERNINA International AG, be liable to the purchaser of said machine or to third parties for special or consequential damages, including, but not limited to death or personal injuries. BERNINA International AG, does not assume or authorize any person to assume on its behalf, any other obligation or liab,lity other than set forth herein. Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights, and the purchaser may also have other rights which vary from State to State. There are no implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose that extend beyond the express warranty described on the face hereof. To the exent the laws of any state create or recognize any implied warranties for this product, the duration of those warranties shall not extend beyond the duration of BERNINA's limited warranty. This warranty is not transferable and is in addition to any warranty by the Dealer. BERNINA International AG, is not party to and shall not be bound by any other warranty given in connection with the product identified. Close Bernina 540 Sewing and Embroidery Machine (Optional Embroidery Module)BERNINA makes sewing easy.We know you. We get you. And we engineered our 5 Series line of machines expressly for you. It is perfectly sized, feature packed and ready to sew, quilt and embroider quieter, faster, better and with fewer stops and starts thanks to the BERNINA Hook. Interest piqued? We thought so.What do Swedish Sailors and Sewing enthusiasts; Livia Naef & Nelia Puhze think of the B540?When Livia and Nelia are not sailing, they love to tap into their creativity through sewing and embroidering. Because training is hard work, they appreciate the ease-of-use of the BERNINA 540 but love the machine’s power and precision to sew on anything from fine fabrics to old sails. Experience the BERNINA 540 difference today!Main Features: Powerful, fast & precise sewing Handle big projects with ease Perfect for decorative stitches Your threads are cut automatically Embroidery compatible Highlighted Features Get a feel for this fantastic machine The next best thing to seeing it in person. This 360-viewer shows you every stunning angle of the BERNINA 540. Perfect tension for perfect stitches Precise & powerful sewing Just sew without any worries Achieve beautiful stitch results Thanks to the Adaptive Thread Tension you get optimal thread tension for perfect stitch quality on both sides of the fabric. More space for creative freedom Realize big projects with ease Enough space for your creations Embroidery module optional The extended freearm offers 8.5" right of the needle. Therefore you will enjoy a grand sewing area for grand ideas. Get the right pressure everytime Sew any material with ease Increase pressure for thin materials Reduce pressure for thick materials Ensures that the ideal pressure is always used for the selected stitch. The basic setting can be individually adjusted. Ask your on-screen support Modern colorful touch screen Easy to use with simple navigation On-screen support when needed The Sewing Consultant helps you to find the right settings. Adjust suggested alterations quickly with the multifunction-knobs. Sew quieter, faster, longer, better Sew perfect stitches with 9 mm stitch width Jumbo bobbin to sew longer Frontload the bobbin with new thread The BERNINA Hook keeps the stitches consistent and precise with a maximum speed of 1,000 stitches per minute. Automatic features save time No manual thread cutting Press a button to cut your thread Save time for your creativity Thanks to the automatic thread cutter your threads are cut automatically and the needle will be lifted afterwards. Hook system: BERNINA Hook Sewing space to the right of the needle: 8.5” Color touch screen: 4.3” / 10 cm Adjustable presser foot pressure Start/stop button (stitching without foot control) Maximum stitch width in mm; 9 Embroidery Module: Optional Maximum Embroidery Area: 15.7" x 5.9" Freearm Embroidery On-screen Editing of Designs Sewing and Quilting Features Pattern start/end function Stitch length maximum in mm: 6 Maximum stitch width in mm: 9 Programmable Securing Function Pattern mirroring Free Hand System (FHS) Number of stitch patterns (incl. alphabet) total: 1048 Utility stitches total: 30 Buttonholes (incl. eyelet) total: 14 Automatic buttonhole length measuring system Automatic buttonhole Manual multi-step buttonhole Button sew-on program Darning programs Decorative stitches total: 300 Quilting stitches total: 44 Cross-stitch programs: 31 Sewing alphabets: 5 Reverse sewing General Features Hook system: BERNINA Hook Maximum sewing speed (stitches per minute): 1000 Sewing space to the right of the needle: 8.5” Color touch screen: 4.3” / 10 cm Drag & Drop LED sewing lights: 12 LED Multi-function knobs Needle positions: 11 Sewing in each needle position Number of spool holders: 2 Semi-automatic needle threader Adjustable presser foot pressure Manual thread cutter: 4 Automatic thread cutter Adaptive Thread Tension Upper thread indicator BSR functionality, straight stitch and zigzag BERNINA foot control with back-kick function Create and save stitch combinations Memory (short-term/altered stitches) Memory (long-term/altered stitches) Start/stop button (stitching without foot control) Slide speed control Bobbin winding while sewing/embroidering USB interface for PC connection USB interface for USB data stick Changing stitch settings while sewing Needle stop up/down On-screen help Creative consultant Sewing tutorial Setup program Machine weight: 24.2 lb Machine size: 18.1″ / 7.9″ / 12.9″ Embroidery Features Maximum Embroidery Speed (Stitches per minute): 1000 Embroidery Module: Optional Maximum Embroidery Area: 15.7" x 5.9" Freearm Embroidery On-screen Editing of Designs Duplicate/Add Designs Change Design Size Non-Proportionally Move, Rotate, and Mirror WordArt Drag and Drop Absolute Check Design Positioning Check Design Size Adjust Stitch Density Change Stitch Type Change Thread Brand Basting Color Resequence Stitch Design as Single/Multi-Color Personal Memory for Saving Embroidery Designs Programmable Jump Stitch Cutting Smart Secure Invisible Secure Centering the Embroidery Design Switch Unit of Measurement Embroidery design formats: EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, SEW, PCS, XXX USB Interface View Stitch-out Time, Thread Colors, Size, Stitches Stitch Sequence Control Position Recall StitchesPractical StitchesButtonholesDecorative StitchesQuilt StitchesEmbroidery DesignsIncluded Accessories Soft Cover with pocket 4 Bobbins in the accessory, 1 bobbin in the bobbin case 2 Foam pads 3 Spool discs Seam ripper Height compensation tool Selection of needles Screwdriver red Brush Power cable Foot control Freearm Slide-on Table Knee lifter/Free-Hand System (FHS) Touchscreen Pen Sewing Machine Oil Accessories Box Knee lifter/Free-Hand System (FHS) Add Optional Embroidery Module (540E) Faster and quieter embroidery The embroidery module turns an embroidery-capable BERNINA sewing machine into an embroidery machine, allowing reliable and breathtaking embroidery results to be achieved in the blink of an eye. All embroidery projects can be carried out comfortably using the generous embroidery area. BERNINA also offers a wide range of embroidery hoops in different shapes and sizes. This embroidery module also makes it easy to embroider already-closed and tubular sewing projects, such as trouser legs, blouses, coat pockets and small t-shirts. For medium-sized BERNINA machines For small to large embroidery patterns Effortless freearm embroidery Large selection of BERNINA embroidery hoops FIND A STORE DownloadsBrochure