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BERNINA L860

Product information "BERNINA L860"

BERNINA L 860 - The unique overlocker

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One-Step BERNINA Air Threader

  • Feed thread through the machine by air
  • Automatically correct position of the hooks
  • Threading that's fun

The threads are fed directly through the machine by air at the touch of the foot pedal. This leaves both hands free to guide the threads. The BERNINA L860 automatically brings the hooks into the correct position for the air threader - simply press the foot control and off you go!

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Intuitive operation via touchscreen

  • Centrally positioned colour touch screen
  • Sewing advisor and stitch optimiser
  • Expert mode or guided mode

Whether stitch selection, individual stitch settings or personal memory - the touchscreen keeps all information available at all times and allows changes to be made while sewing. The L 860 offers a guided mode and expert mode. In both modes, the thread tension, stitch length and differential feed are set automatically with the stitch selection.

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Extremely fast, precise & quiet

  • Sew up to 1500 stitches per minute
  • Powerful, constant performance & precision
  • Adjust speed via touchscreen

Not only fast sewing, but also slow stitch-by-stitch sewing is possible with the L 860, which makes it much easier to create precise lines and curves. You will also enjoy the extremely smooth running of the L 860. Best of all, you can easily adjust the maximum and minimum speed at any time on the touchscreen.

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Comfortable sewing

  • Raise & lower the presser foot using the knee lever
  • Hands free to guide the fabric
  • Easy access to the needles thanks to the swing-out presser foot

With the BERNINA free-motion system (FHS), you can easily raise and lower the presser foot using the knee lever. The presser foot can also be swivelled out to the side for easy access to the needles.

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Generous sewing area

  • 143 mm space to the right of the needle
  • Push-on table included
  • Practical free arm

The L 860 gives you plenty of room for creativity, in the truest sense of the word. The L 860 has as much space to the right of the needles and clearance height as you would expect from a BERNINA overlocker. Plus the practical free arm, where sleeves or cuffs can simply be slipped over.

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Perfect control over all stitches

  • Memory for 100 personalised stitches
  • Sew & still change settings
  • Needle stop can be permanently set at the top or bottom depending on the application

Stitch length, differential feed, thread tension, cutting width or any other stitch parameter can also be adjusted while sewing. With a simple turn of the mtc knob, you can fine-tune the amount of looping thread that surrounds the edge of the fabric.

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Threading in a flash

  • Thanks to the integrated needle threader
  • Automatic needle stop
  • Colour-coded threading paths

With the integrated needle threader and the automatic needle stop at the top, you can thread your threads in no time at all. Changing from an overlock seam to a rolled hem or a flat seam is also child's play with the same threading path.

Features & Properties "BERNINA L860"

General functions

2-, 3- and 4-thread stitches: Yes
2-stage presser foot lifter with presser foot tip lift: Yes
6-stage presser foot pressure setting: Yes
Automatic needle stop at the top: Yes
BERNINA free-motion system (FHS): Yes
Differential transport: 0,7 - 2
Diffuser height: 86 mm
Fabric collection container: Yes
Integrated top loading grip cover: Yes
Manually adjustable presser foot pressure: Yes
Manual needle threader: Yes
Number of stitches: 18
Push-on table: Yes
Roll hem lever integrated in throat plate: Yes
Seam width: 3 - 9 mm
Semi-automatic needle threader: Yes
Sewing light: 8 LED
Sewing speed: 1500 stitches/min
Space to the right of the needle: 143 mm
Stitch length: 0.8 - 4.5 mm
Toggle lever for freehand system (FHS): Yes
Wide overlock stitches: 3 - 9 mm
Wide rolled hem stitches: 1.5 mm
mtc thread control: Yes
2-thread edge wrapper narrow: Yes
2-thread edge wrapper wide: Yes
2-thread festoon stitch narrow: Yes
2-thread festoon stitch wide: Yes
2-thread flatlock seam narrow: Yes
2-thread flatlock seam wide: Yes
2-thread overlock narrow: Yes
2-thread overlock wide: Yes
2-thread rolled hem: Yes
3-thread flatlock seam narrow: Yes
3-thread flatlock seam wide: Yes
3-thread overlock narrow: Yes
3-thread overlock wide: Yes
3-thread picot stitch: Yes
3-thread rolled hem: Yes
3-thread rolled seam: Yes
3-thread super stetch: Yes
4-thread overlock with integrated safety seam: Yes
Accessories in the threader cover: Yes
BERNINA One-Step Air Threader (looper threads): Yes
Blade activation/deactivation from the outside: Yes
Colour-coded threading paths: Yes
Cutting width adjustable during sewing: Yes
Differential feed, adjustable during sewing: Yes
Expert mode and guided mode: Yes
Foot control: Back-Kick
Help animations and tutorial: Yes
Integrated needle threader: Yes
Needle up/down with BERNINA foot control: Yes
Personal programme for 100 individual stitches: Yes
Programmable needle stop up/down: Yes
Run-off dialling/settings on the screen: Yes
Safety switch when the cover is open or the presser foot is raised: Yes
Sewing consultant: Yes
Speed adjustable on the screen : Yes
Stitch length, adjustable during sewing: Yes
Stitch optimiser: Yes
Swivel-out presser foot with automatic swivelling back: Yes
Thread tension adjustable during sewing: Yes
Thread tension release when the presser foot is raised: Yes
Article type: Overlocker
Colour: White / Silver
Dimensions L / W / H: 430 / 280 / 410 mm
Display: Colour touchscreen (4.3" / 10 cm)
Gripper system: OL Overlock (2 overlock hooks)
Guarantee: 2 years
Series: BERNINA L Series
Weight: 13.1 kg
Standard presser foot Overlock #L10
Slide-on table
Free-arm cover
Fabric collector
BERNINA foot control Back-Kick
Power cord
Knee lever free-motion system (FHS)
Seam guide ruler right
TweezersNeedle threader / inserter
Needle set ELX 705 CF assorted
Touch pen / stylusBrush
hexagon screwdriver 1.5 mm
CS locking tool
Standard accessory box
Extended accessory box
Dust cover
Knife deflector insert
Overlock oil
Cone holder (4 pcs)
Bobbin net (4 pcs)
Thread take-up disc (4 pcs)
Torx T10 screwdriver
Threading wire
Operating instructions

Videos "BERNINA L860"

BERNINA L 860 Overlocker: First steps
BERNINA L 860 Overlocker: Stitch selection and main functions
BERNINA L 860 Overlocker: Threading the overlock stitch in guided mode
BERNINA L 860 Overlocker: Threading the overlock stitch in expert mode
BERNINA L 860 Overlocker: Store stitches in the personal memory
BERNINA L 860 Overlocker: Stitch optimisation
BERNINA L 860 Overlocker: Select stitch with the sewing advisor
BERNINA L 860 Overlocker: Standard foot #L10
BERNINA L 860 Overlocker: Attach & remove seam guide ruler
BERNINA L 860 Overlocker: Adjusting the presser foot pressure
BERNINA L 860 Overlocker: Securing the beginning and end of the seam
BERNINA L 860 Overlocker: Sewing techniques for corners
BERNINA L 860 Overlocker: Sew seam beginning and end in one tube
BERNINA L 860 Overlocker: Cleaning and oiling

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