Bernina 540

Main Features
BERNINA hook System
Sttitches per minute - 1000
Length of freearm to the right of the needle - 8.5 inches
Colour Touchscreen 4.3 Inches
LED sewing lights - 12 LED's
Multi Function Knobs
Maximum stitch width - 9mm
Maximum stitch length - 6mm
Needle positions - 11
Sewing in each needle position
Number of spool holders - 2
Automatic thread cutter
Semi-Automatic needle threader 
Manual thread cutter - 4
Adaptive Thread Tension
Create & save stitch combinations
Memory (short-term/altered stitches)
Memory (long-term/altered stitches)
BSR functionality (straight stitch & zig-zag)
Start/Stop button (Stitching without foot control)
Slide Speed Control
Upper Thread Indicator
Lower Thread Indicator
USB interface for PC connections
Change stitch settings while sewing
Optional Bernina foot control with back-kick function
Needle stop up/down
Bobbin winding while sewing/embroidering
On-screen help
Sewing tutorial
Setup program
Dust Cover
Magnetic Accessory Box

Sewing Features
Pattern start/end function
Triple stitch
Pattern end programmable
Elongation
Security function program
Maximum sewing speed - 1000SPM
Number of stitch patterns (Inc Alphabet) - 1450
Utitility stitches - 34
Buttonholes - 16
Automatic buttonhole length measuring
Automatic buttonhole
Manual multi-step buttonhole
Button sew-on program
Darning programs
Decorative stitches - 300
Quilting stitches - 73
Cross-stitch programs - 34
Sewing alphabets - 5

Embroidery Features - (Embroidery Unit Optional)
Embroidery functionality
Embroidery module - Optional
Maximum embroidery area 15.7" x 5.9"
Maximum embroidery speed - 1000SPM
Built in embroidery designs - 50
Embroidery alphabets - 4
Embroidery design format - EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, SEW, PCS, XXX
Onscreen editing of designs; positioning, mirroring, rotating, scaling, combining
Import/Export of patterns via USB
Invisible secure
Smart secure
Thread-up command
Programmable jump stitch cutting
Midi hoop functionality (embroidery field 265 x 165mm)
Mega hoop functionality (embroidery field 400 x 150mm)
Freearm embroidery
Personal memory for embroidery
Lettering manipulation (WordArt)
Color Resequence
Basting
Position recall
Bernina ArtLink Embroidery Software - Downloadable
Embroidery tutorial

Presser Feet Included
#1C Reverse Pattern Foot (Zig Zag)
#2A Overlock Foot
#3A Buttonhole Foot with Sliding Sole
#4V Zipper Foot
#20C Open Toe Embroidery Foot

Additional Sewing Accesories
Bernina Free Hand System (FHS)
Extension table
Multifunction Foot Control
4X Bobbins
Bobbin Case
Pack of Bernina Needles
Quilting Guide
Spool Caps
Height Compensation Tool

Operation and maintainance
Canvas Slip Cover
Machine Oil
Screwdriver
Seam Ripper
Freestanding Accessory Wardrobe
Cleaning Brush
Instruction Manual

The Bernina Warranty
Will cover Seven years parts and labour providing that your machine is serviced every three years by a Bernina Specialist Dealer. 

At Frank Nutt Sewing Machines we have an in house servicing and repairs team that are on hand to help. Please see our Machine Repairs page for more details or get in touch on 0121 443 5555 / [email protected]. We can answer any queries and talk you through the servicing and repairs process.