Elna 7200 User Manual

Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Your Elna 7200 sewing machine is designed and constructed for HOUSEHOLD use only. Read all instructions before using this machine.

DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. Your sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

2. Always unplug before replacing light bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 12 Volts, 5 watts.

3. Do not reach for the machine if it has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.

4. Do not place or store machine where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not place it in or drop it into water or other liquid.

WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury:

1. Do not allow machine to be used as a toy. Supervision is necessary when this machine is used by or near children.

2. Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Only use attachments recommended by the manufacturer as described in this manual.

3. Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, is not working properly, has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water. Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4. This machine is equipped with a special connection cord which, if damaged, must be replaced by an identical cord. This can be obtained from your dealer.

5. Never operate the sewing machine with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust and fibers.

6. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

7. Do not use outdoors.

8. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

9. To disconnect, turn machine off and remove plug from outlet.

10. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

11. Keep fingers away from all moving parts, especially the needle.

12. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.

13. Do not use bent needles.

14. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. This may deflect the needle causing it to break.

15. Switch the sewing machine off when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, changing presser foot, etc.

16. Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating or making any other servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT

Be sure to keep machine away from static electricity, heat sources, humidity and direct sunlight.

USA only

Yo ur machine comes equipped with a polarized plug (one prong wider than the other). A polarized plug reduces the risk of electrical shock. This plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

Use only foot control Model 21371 (UL, CSA).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I – Machine Parts and Functions

Part Names .............................................................................. 3

Standard Accessories ............................................................. 4

Presser Foot and Accessory Definitions .............................. 5-6

How to Attach Stitch Chart Brackets ....................................... 7

Stitch Chart ..............................................................................7

Write ‘n Clip Board ...................................................................7

Quilt Table ................................................................................ 8

Knee Lifter ............................................................................... 8

Connecting Machine to Power Supply ....................................9

Main Function of Keys ........................................................... 10

Keyboard Selection Keys ................................................ 11-13

Setting Quick Resumption, Sound and

Language Modes ........................................................ 14-15

Controlling Sewing Speed ..................................................... 15

Foot Pressure Dial ................................................................. 15

How to Drop the Feed Dog.................................................... 16

Presser Foot Lever ................................................................ 16

Additional Presser Foot Clearance ....................................... 16

Attaching and Removing Presser Feet ................................. 17

Attaching and Removing Shank ............................................ 17

Seam Allowance Lines ..........................................................17

Centimeter/Inch Quick Measurements.................................. 17

Adjusting Needle Thread Tension ......................................... 18

Using the Fine Adjustment Screw ......................................... 19

SECTION II – Getting Ready to Sew

Selecting the Correct Needle and Thread ............................ 20

Changing Needles .................................................................20

Needle Definitions ................................................................. 21

Winding a Bobbin ............................................................ 22-23

Inserting the Bobbin .............................................................. 24

Threading the Machine.................................................... 25-26

Built-in Needle Threader ....................................................... 27

Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread ............................................ 28

SECTION III – Basic Sewing

How to Select a Stitch ........................................................... 29

Straight Stitch ........................................................................ 29

Starting to Sew ...................................................................... 29

Finishing Off a Seam ............................................................. 29

Cutting the Threads ............................................................... 30

Changing Sewing Direction ................................................... 30

Adjusting Needle Position ..................................................... 30

Adjusting Stitch Length ........................................................ 31

Programming My Personal Settings................................ 31-32

Sewing on Heavy Fabrics ...................................................... 33

Gathering ...............................................................................33

Zipper Insertion ............................................................... 34-35

Rolled Hem ........................................................................... 36

Zigzag Stitch .......................................................................... 37

Overcasting............................................................................ 37

Satin Stitch Appliqué ............................................................. 38

3-Step Zigzag ........................................................................ 38

Mending a Tear ......................................................................39

Serpentine Stitch – Applying Elastic .....................................39

Blind Hem Stitches ................................................................ 40

Buttonhole Variations ............................................................ 41

Sensor Buttonholes ......................................................... 42-45

Corded Buttonhole ................................................................ 46

4 Step Memory Classic Buttonhole ................................. 47-48

4 Step Memory Bound Buttonhole .................................. 49-50

How to Sew on a Button ........................................................ 51

Tr iple Seam............................................................................ 52

Shell Tuck ...............................................................................52

Stretch Seam ......................................................................... 52

Super Overlock Stitch............................................................ 53

Super Stretch Stitch .............................................................. 53

Double Overlock Stitch .......................................................... 53

Overcast Stitch ...................................................................... 54

Arrowtack ............................................................................... 54

Bartacks .................................................................................55

Darning .................................................................................. 56

Eyelets ................................................................................... 57

SECTION IV - Quilting

Piecing Fabrics Together ....................................................... 58

Perfect Start Angle Lines....................................................... 58

Quilt Stitches ......................................................................... 58

Walking Foot .......................................................................... 59

Walking Foot with Quilt Guide ............................................... 59

Quilt Guide ............................................................................. 60

Straight Stitch Needle Plate .................................................. 60

Buttonhole Appliqué .............................................................. 61

Patchwork .............................................................................. 62

Free Motion Quilting or Stippling........................................... 62

Stippling Stitch ....................................................................... 63

Basting Stitch......................................................................... 63

SECTION V – Heirloom

Pintucks ................................................................................. 64

Bridging (Fagoting) ................................................................ 64

Hemstitches ...........................................................................65

Fringing .................................................................................. 66

Drawn Work ...........................................................................66

Smocking ............................................................................... 67

SECTION VI – Decorative Sewing

French Knots ......................................................................... 68

Scallop Edges ........................................................................ 68

Corded Trim ........................................................................... 69

Single Cord For Gathering Heavy Fabric.............................. 69

Twin Needle Sewing ........................................................ 70-71

Satin Stitches – Elongation ................................................... 72

Face to Face .......................................................................... 72

Mirror Image .......................................................................... 72

SECTION VII – Programming Combinations

Single Repeat with Memory Auto-Lock ................................. 73

Combining a Sequence .........................................................74

Inserting a Second Color ................................................ 74-75

Reset Combined Sequence to Beginning ............................. 75

Reset Combined Sequence to Beginning of

Incomplete Stitch .............................................................. 75

Combining Letters ................................................................. 76

How to Preview the Combined Sequence ............................ 77

Editing .................................................................................... 77

Uniformly Adjusting Stitch Width or Length .......................... 78

Individually Adjusting Stitch Width or Length........................ 79

Alignment of Stitches within a Sequence ............................. 79

Permanent Memory

Saving, Overwriting, Recalling and Deleting .............. 80-81

SECTION VIII – Taking Care of Your Machine

Cleaning the Hook Area and Feed Dog ................................ 82

Replacing the Bobbin Case................................................... 83

Changing the Light Bulb ........................................................83

STITCH CHART ................................................................... 84

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES................................................. 85

WARNING MESSAGES .................................................. 86-87

TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................................88

INDEX .............................................................................. 89-90

NOTE: Information found in this instruction manual is current at the time of printing. Elna reserves the right to change and update specifications and information as needed.

SECTION I

Machine Parts and Functions

Part Names

1. Stitch chart brackets (to attach, see page 7)

2. Foot pressure dial

3. Thread take-up lever

4. Thread guide plate

5. Stitch chart

6. LCD screen brightness control

7. Retractable thread guide (pull up)

8. Bobbin winder spindle

9. Bobbin winder stop

10. LCD screen

11. Selection keys (see pages 11–13)

12. Speed control lever

13. Centimeter/inch quick measurements

14. Feed dog lever

15. Knee lifter insert channel

16. Fine adjustment screw

17. Thread tension dial

18. Bobbin cover plate release button

19. Bobbin cover plate

20. Needle plate

21. Built-in needle threader

22. Thread cutter

23. Face plate

24. Auto-thread cut key

25. Up/down needle key

26. Auto-lock key

27. Reverse key

28. Start/stop key

29. Shank

30. Thumbscrew

31. Needle clamp screw

32. Needle

33. Presser foot

34. Carrying handle

35. Presser foot lever

36. Buttonhole lever

37. Spool pins

38. Machine sockets

39. Power switch

40. Flywheel (always turn toward you)

41. Upper thread guide

42. Bobbin winding tension disc

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Standard Accessories

1. A: Standard metal foot (attached to machine)

2. B: Buttonhole foot (4-step)

3. C: Overlock foot

4. D: Hemmer foot

5. E: Zipper foot

6. F: Satin stitch foot

7. F-2:Open toe satin stitch foot

8. G:Blind hem foot

9. H: Multi-cord foot

10. Scant 1/4˝ foot

11. P-2:Open toe embroidery/darning foot

12. R: Automatic buttonhole foot

13. Open toe walking foot

14. Quilt guide

15. Straight stitch needle plate

16. Screwdriver

17. Screw key

18. Set of needles

19. Lint brush

20. Seam ripper

21. Large spool holders (2)

22. Small spool holders (2)

23. Bobbins (5 total, 1 in machine)

24. Dust cover

25. Quilt table

26. Power supply cord

27. Instruction book

28. Accessory box

29. Foot control

30. Knee lifter

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Presser Foot and Accessory Definitions

A: Standard Metal Foot

This foot comes attached to your machine. It is mainly used for straight stitches and zigzag stitches longer than 1.0. The button locks the foot in a horizontal position helping to sew over multiple layered seams.

B: Buttonhole Foot

Sew oversized buttonholes for novelty buttons or a decorative accent. The two cutout grooves on the underside of the foot ensure that the buttonhole sides lie parallel to each other.

C: Overlock Foot

Prevent fabric edges from raveling by finishing the edge with a zigzag stitch. The brush on the foot helps the stitch lie flatter and reduces puckering. Use with medium weight fabrics.

D: Hemmer Foot

Insert the fabric into the spiral on this foot. The spiral rolls the fabric, creating a rolled hem. An easy, professional way to sew hems.

E: Zipper Foot

Use when sewing zippers into place. The grooves on the underside ensure the foot glides over the zipper coil. Attach either to the left or right of the needle to sew each side of the zipper.

F: Satin Stitch Foot

The cutout on the underside of the foot is designed to accommodate dense stitch formation. Ideal when sewing satin and decorative stitches.

F- 2: Open Toe Satin Stitch Foot

Ideal for precision embroidery, appliqué, cutwork and monogramming. The cutout on the underside of the foot accommodates satin stitching and the open front ensures greater visibility while sewing.

G: Blind Hem Foot

The guide on the foot helps ensure that the needle catches only one or two fibers of the hem, resulting in an invisible hemline.

H: Multi-Cord Foot

Design your own braids or trims. Place one to three cords in the foot and sew over cord(s) for a simple couching method. Or sew over one cord with a zigzag to gather heavier weight fabrics.

Scant 1/4˝ Foot

Accuracy is the key to successful patchwork/quilt sewing. Sewn from 3.5 needle position; the edge of the foot provides a perfect 1/4˝ seam guide. Or use 4.5 needle position and achieve the desirable scant 1/4˝ often requested by quilters.

P-2: Open Toe Embroidery/Darning Foot

Skipped stitches are no longer a concern when sewing free motion embroidery, stippling, darning and monogramming. The spring-loaded foot moves up and down at the same time as the needle. Another benefit when using this foot is the front cutout provides maximum visibility.

R: Automatic Buttonhole Foot

Place button in foot to determine the buttonhole size. The machine will automatically sew the corresponding buttonhole.

Quilt Guide

The quilt guide is helpful when sewing parallel, evenly spaced rows of stitching. May be used with a walking foot.

Open Toe Walking Foot

Great for keeping quilt layers from shifting when sewing and keeping stripes and checks matched. Fabrics lie between an upper feed dog (on walking foot) and lower feed dog (on machine) to move fabrics simultaneously, preventing them from slipping.

Straight Stitch Needle Plate

Skipped stitches or puckered fabric? The small needle entry hole in this plate prevents the needle from pushing your fabric underneath the needle plate. (Must use center needle position.)

How to Attach Stitch Chart Brackets

Align the screws with the holes on the backside of the machine. Firmly tighten screws with screwdriver.

Stitch Chart

The stitch chart can be placed in two positions on the chart bracket, store or view.

Store Position

The back slots q on the bracket are for store position e. Slide stitch chart down between the back slots until the stitch chart rests against machine bed.

View Position

The front slots w on the brackets are for view position r. Pull up and out the stitch chart from back slots. Slide stitch chart down between the front slots.

Write ‘n Clip Board

Need a handy place for posting information? Flip over the stitch chart to write messages and then clip paper or sewing instructions, notes, etc., to board.

NOTES:Do not clip multiple layers of paper or

cardboard. Slide paper under clips; do not raise clips.

Quilt Table

The table provides more sewing surface to support large fabric pieces to make sewing easier.

Assemble table by attaching six legs to underside of quilt table with screws.

Attaching Table to Machine

Fit the table around the machine, as shown in the illustration. If necessary, adjust height of legs to level table with machine bed by tightening or loosening leg screws.

Knee Lifter

The knee lifter allows you to raise or lower the presser foot without using your hands. This is especially beneficial when pivoting corners or sewing patchwork pieces.

Insert knee lifter aligning the slots with the notches.

The presser foot rises equal to the amount of pressure applied to the knee lifter. Stop sewing before moving the knee lifter to the right to raise the presser foot. Release the knee lifter to lower the presser foot.

CAUTION:

Do not touch the knee lifter while sewing because the tension discs will open resulting in the upper thread tension loosening. In addition, the fabric will not feed properly.

Connecting Machine To Power Supply

Before connecting the power cord, make sure the voltage and frequency shown on the machine are identical to your electrical power.

To connect machine to power supply, turn off the power switch q. Insert the foot control plug w and machine plug e into the machine and the power supply plug r into the wall socket.

Your machine may come equipped with a polarized plug (one prong wider than the other). A polarized plug reduces the risk of electrical shock. This plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

IMPORTANT: When using your sewing machine the first few times, place waste fabric under the presser foot and run the machine without thread for a few minutes. Wipe away excess oil.

NOTE: After turning off the machine, wait 5 seconds before turning it on again.

For Your Safety

Do not use extension cords or plug adapters.

Do not touch plug with wet hands.

Always turn off the power/light switch first and then unplug from the electrical outlet. Examples:

•when leaving the machine unattended

• when cleaning the machine

Always turn off the power/light switch:

• when attaching or removing parts such as needle, presser foot, needle plate

• when threading needle or bobbin

Do not place anything on the foot control.

Do not place heavy items on cords. Do not subject cords to heat. Do not use damaged cords. Have the cord repaired immediately.

While the machine is in operation, always keep your eye on the sewing area and do not touch any moving parts such as the thread take-up lever, flywheel or needle.

Main Function of Keys

q Start/Stop Key (changes color to indicate

function)

w Reverse Key

If you are sewing 1 (straight stitch), 2 (zigzag stitch) or 3 (3-step zigzag stitch), press and hold this key. The machine will sew in reverse until you release the key while using the foot control or Start/Stop key. If the foot control is disconnected, the machine will sew in reverse until you release the key with or without using the Start/Stop key.

If you are sewing any other stitches, utility or decorative, the machine will immediately stop and sew a lockstitch when you press this key.

e Auto-Lock Key

Press this key while sewing 1 (straight stitch), 2 (zigzag stitch) or 3 (3-step zigzag stitch) and the machine will sew a few stitches in place and stop automatically.

Press this (green) key to start the machine. The first few stitches will be sewn at a slow speed and then machine sews at the speed set by the speed control lever. Press (red) key again to stop machine. Press and continue to hold key down to sew at slow speed, release key to sew at set speed. Press key again to stop.

NOTE: The foot control must be detached to use

this key.

Press this key while sewing utility or decorative stitches and the machine will complete the stitch, lockstitch and stop.

r Up/Down Needle Key

If the needle is up when you press this key, the needle will go down to its lowest position and the LED signal will turn on. The needle will continue to stop in the down position

If the needle is down when you press this key, the needle will go to its highest position and the LED signal will turn off. The needle will continue to stop in the up position.

NOTE: The needle will always stop in the up position after auto thread cutting or buttonholes.

t Auto Thread Cut Key

When the machine has stopped sewing, press this key to cut the needle and bobbin threads. (The LED signal blinks during auto thread cutting.)

CAUTION: Use the thread cutter on the face plate for threads heavier than 30 wt. or decorative threads.

Clean the auto thread cut mechanism regularly. See page 82.

After auto thread cutting, pull the needle and bobbin threads up and back under the foot.

Auto thread cutting is not recommended when a thread spool is almost empty, as thread will not unwind smoothly, causing the thread to bunch or slip.

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Keyboard Selection Keys

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1. LCD Screen Brightness Control

Lighten or darken the screen with this dial.

2. Stitch Width and Needle Position Key

Press “–” or “+” side of key to change setting. Press “–” or “+” to move needle position left or right. Straight stitches (1, 6, 011, 012, 061, 062 and 063) can be sewn from many needle positions by pressing the “–” or “+” side of the key. Center needle position is 3.5.

3. Stitch Length Key

Press “–” or “+” side of key to change setting. Depending on the stitch selected, stitch length can be set between 0.0 and 5.0.

NOTE: Fine fabrics should have a stitch length between 1.5 and 2.5, medium fabrics between 2.0 and 3.0 and heavier fabrics between 3.0 and

4.0.

4. Bobbin Winding Key

Press this key to wind a bobbin. The machine features a separate motor for bobbin winding making it possible to sew and wind a bobbin at the same time.

5. Twin Needle Key

Press this key to reduce the width of an individual stitch. The twin needle symbol is shown in the LCD screen when it is activated. Press the key again to cancel twin needle function.

6. Elongation Key

Satin stitches 081 to 089 can be lengthened up to five times their regular size without the stitch length varying. Press this key to change the elongation. The LCD screen displays the elongated size: X1, X2, X3, X4 or X5.

7. Select Mode Key

When you switch on the machine, the Direct Select Mode is active. You can select the first ten stitches (illustrated on the keyboard) with a single touch of the key.

Touch the “MODE” key to activate the 3 Digit Mode. You can select all stitches by entering the 3 digits for the desired stitch.

Touch “MODE” key again to reactivate the Direct Select Mode.

8. Memory Save/Recall Key

The 3 Digit Mode has four separate memories for saving a sequence of stitches. Press this key to activate memory 1 (M1). Press key again to activate M2. Continue to press this key to access M3, M4 or to exit memory. Once a memory is activated, press the “ENTER” key to save the sequence.

To recall a saved memory, press “M” key until desired memory appears. To activate the saved sequence, press “Mirror Image” key.

9. Enter Key

Press this key after selecting a stitch in the 3 Digit Mode and that stitch will be memorized. Up to 50 stitches can be combined together.

These stitches cannot be memorized into a sequence: 010, 011, 071 – 076, 078 and 079.

10. Memory Auto-Lock Key

After combining a sequence of stitches in the 3 Digit Mode with the ENTER key, press this key. Begin sewing; at the end of the sequence the machine will automatically lock the last stitch and stop.

• symbol will appear in LCD screen.

11. Face to Face Key

When this key is pressed after selecting a stitch, the stitch will be flipped vertically (as it appears on the stitch chart) and a symbol will appear in the LCD screen.

Stitches that are compatible with this key are identified on the stitch chart with an “F” directly following the stitch number.

12. Mirror Image Key

When this key is pressed after selecting a stitch, the stitch will be flipped horizontally (as it appears on the stitch chart) and a symbol will appear in the LCD screen.

If you have activated the permanent memories (M1, M2, M3, M4), press this key to recall the saved sequence.

13. My Personal Setting Key

Select a stitch in Direct Select Mode or 3 Digit Mode and override the factory settings by changing width/needle position, length, face to face, mirror image or elongation. Press this key after changing settings. Press “ENTER” key. New settings will now be saved as the default settings with PS symbol in LCD screen.

14. Clear Key

When this key is pressed, the last memorized stitch or the stitch that is above the cursor will be cleared. Press and hold the “C” key; the entire sequence is cleared. If this key is pressed after sewing a sequence, the sequence will be deleted.

15. Review Memory Left Key

Use this key to review stitches in a memorized sequence when all stitches do not appear on the screen. OR Press this key to move the cursor left until it is under the stitch that will be edited.

16. Review Memory Right Key

Use this key to review stitches in a memorized sequence when all stitches do not appear on the screen. OR Press this key to move the cursor right until it is under the stitch that will be edited.

17. Memory Auto Thread Cut Key

Press this key after selecting a stitch and when the Auto-Lock key is pressed the machine will automatically cut threads after lockstitching is completed.

Press this key after the last stitch in a sequence and when the sequence finishes sewing, the machine will automatically cut the threads.

NOTE:After this key is pressed, the Auto Thread Cut Key LED signal turns on.

18. Stitch Selection Keys

You can select a stitch in the Direct Select Mode by pressing the key that is illustrated with the desired stitch. To select stitches in the 3 Digit Mode, simply press the three digits for the desired stitch. To cancel the stitch you selected, press the “C” key or select a different stitch.

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19. Symbols in the LCD Screen

q Selected stitch. (The number 1 to the right of

the stitch illustration means only one stitch will be sewn if used in a sequence.)

w Recommended range for setting needle thread

tension dial.

e Elna recommends using this presser foot for

best sewing results.

r Stitch width or needle position – computer

automatically sets width or needle position after a stitch is selected.

t Stitch length – computer automatically sets

length after a stitch is selected.

y Quick Resumption Mode. Switch off the

machine. The last stitch(es) that were sewn will appear when machine is switched on. See page 14.

u Tw in or single needle. See page 11. i Sound Mode. Machine beeps after touching

any key. See page 14.

Other symbols that can appear:

a. My Personal Settings are applied to this

stitch. b. Face to Face is active for this stitch. c. Mirror Image is active for this stitch. d. Face to Face and Mirror Image are active

for this stitch. e. Elongation is available for this stitch.

Setting Quick Resumption, Sound and Language Modes

These three modes/functions can be set according to your preferences. Each new setting requires you to turn OFF the power switch. Turn ON the power switch while pressing “ENTER” key. Message screen appears. Press “1” key to change quick resumption or “2” key to change sound or “3” key to change language.

Quick Resumption – The last stitch or memorized sequence of stitches that were sewn will appear when machine is switched on.

z Press “1” key.

x Press “1” or “2” key to change setting between

Normal Set and Resumption Set.

c Press “ENTER” key.

Sound – Tu rn off the beep sound (warning beep sounds will not be turned off) or change the beep volume.

z Press “2” key.

x Press “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” key to change between

settings.

c Press “ENTER” key.

Language – Choose one of the 10 languages: English, Spanish, French, Danish, German, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Slovenian, or Swedish.

z Press “3” key.

x Press “Review Memory Right” key or “Review

Memory Left” key to change between languages.

c Press “ENTER” key.

Reset to Factory Default

It is possible to reset the machine to the factory defaults with English language as default.

Tu rn OFF the power switch. Press “ENTER” key while turning power switch ON. Message screen appears.

Press “0” key. Message screen appears.

Press “ENTER” key to confirm and reset to factory default.

Tu rn off power switch to cancel the reset.

Controlling Sewing Speed

Sewing speed can be varied with the foot control. The harder you press on the foot control, the faster the machine runs.

The maximum sewing speed can be varied by sliding the speed control lever. For a faster speed, slide it to the right; for a slower speed, slide it to the left.

Foot Pressure Dial

Change the pressure on the presser foot by rotating the foot pressure dial q to move the indicator w.

Set the pressure at “3” for regular sewing.

Reduce the pressure to “2” for appliqué, cutwork, drawn work, basting and embroidery.

Velours and knits with a lot of stretch may require a “1” setting.

NOTE: Never reduce the pressure below “0”.

How To Drop the Feed Dog

The feed dog can be dropped out of position for special sewing techniques: free motion embroidery, stippling, button sewing, etc.

The feed dog must always be up for regular sewing. The machine will run with the feed dog down if the following stitches are selected: 1, 2, 3, 4, 011, 014, 015, 016, 017, 042, 061 and 062. The machine will not sew with the feed dog down if any other stitches are selected.

NOTE: The foot displayed in the LCD screen changes to the open toe embroidery/darning foot when the feed dog is down, except after selecting stitch 2.

Locate the feed dog lever on the front right side of the machine. Slide the lever either to the right (down) q or to the left (up) w. To bring up the feed dog, hand turn the flywheel after sliding lever to the left.

If the feed dog is down, a message illustration will appear in the LCD screen when sewing begins.

Presser Foot Lever

Raise and lower the foot with this lever q.

Before sewing can occur the presser foot must be lowered to close the tension discs. If you attempt to sew with the foot in the up position, the LCD screen will show this message illustration to remind you to lower the foot.

Additional Presser Foot Clearance

You can raise the presser foot about 6.5 mm (1/4˝) higher than the normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot or to place heavy fabrics under the presser foot. Pull the presser foot lever q up beyond the normal up position.

Attaching and Removing Presser Feet

Press the “Up/Down Needle” key until the needle is in the raised position.

Tu rn OFF the power switch. Raise the presser foot and press the red button q on back of the shank. The presser foot will drop off.

Place the selected presser foot so the pin e on the foot lies just under the groove w of the shank. Lower the presser bar and attach the foot.

Attaching and Removing Shank

Tu rn OFF the power switch. Raise the presser bar.

Tu rn the thumbscrew q counterclockwise with the screwdriver to remove the shank.

To attach, match the hole in the shank w with the hole in the presser bar e. Put thumbscrew in hole and turn clockwise to tighten.

Seam Allowance Lines

The lines on the needle plate and bobbin cover plate help you measure seam width.

The numbers indicate the distance (in millimeters and inches) between the center needle position 3.5 q and the seam allowance line w. Use the seam allowance line as a guide for the fabric edge e.

Centimeter/Inch Quick Measurements

Use this handy tool located on the machine base for quick measurements.

Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension

Choosing the Correct Tension - Straight Stitch

The ideal straight stitch will have threads locked between the two layers of fabric.

According to the LCD screen, needle thread tension can range from 2 – 6 q and is normally set on 4. Align the number 4 on the tension dial with the setting mark w.

If you look at the needle thread e (top thread) and bobbin thread r (bottom thread), you will notice that there are no gaps. Each stitch is smooth and even.

Occasionally the needle thread tension needs to be adjusted. Examples:

— stiff or heavy fabric — sewing more than two layers of fabric —type of stitch — thread

When adjusting needle thread tension, the higher numbers tighten, the lower numbers loosen.

• Tension is too tight

The bobbin thread shows through on the topside of the fabric and it will feel bumpy.

Tu rn the dial to a lower number to loosen the needle thread tension.

•Tension is too loose

The needle thread shows through on the underside of the fabric and it will feel bumpy.

Tu rn the dial to a higher number to tighten the needle thread tension.

• Adjusting Tension for Zigzag and Satin Stitches

The upper thread tension should be slightly looser when sewing a zigzag or a satin stitch. The upper thread should appear slightly on the underside of the fabric.

Using the Fine Adjustment Screw

Choice of fabrics and threads may affect the stitch formation when sewing decorative stitches, letters and numbers or classic 4 step memory buttonhole (071). The fine adjustment screw can be used to either lengthen or shorten the stitch.

q Fine adjustment screw w Standard mark e Setting mark

To fine tune, use a screwdriver to move the setting mark.

• If stitches are too short r, correct by turning the screw in the direction of “+”.

• If stitches are too long t, correct by turning the screw in the direction of “–”.

(+) (–)

• If letters are overlapped y, correct by turning the screw in the direction of “+”.

• If letters are too spread out u, correct by turning the screw in the direction of “–”.

071 Classic 4 Step Memory Buttonhole (Applies only to this style.)

Always make the adjustment according to the left side. When adjustment screw is turned, it changes both sides of the buttonhole.

(+) (–)

• If left side of buttonhole is less dense (too open) i compared to right side, corrected by turning screw in direction of “+”.

• If left side of buttonhole is more dense (too closed) o compared to right side, corrected by turning screw in direction of “–”.

NOTE: After making any fine turning adjustment press “Enter” key or reselect buttonhole to reset machine.

Weight

Fabric Needle Type

Very Chiffon, Fine Lace, Universal 9 (65) Light Organdy Ball Point 9 (65) Light

Batiste, Lawn, Crepe de Chine, Challis, Handkerchief Linen, Crepe, Taffeta, Satin

Single Knits, Jersey, Stretch 11 (75) Swimwear, Tricot Ball Point 11 (75) Leather, Suede Leather 11(75)

Medium Flannel, Velour, Velvet,

Velveteen, Corduroy, Linen, Gabardine, Wool, Terry, Burlap Double Knits, Stretch Velour, Stretch Terry, Sweater Knits Leather, Vinyl, Suede

Heavy

Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking Coating, Polar Fleece, Drapery, and Upholstery Fabrics Leather, Suede

Ver y

Canvas, Duck,

Heavy

Upholstery Fabrics Topstitching for Special Finish

Stretch 11 (75)

Universal 11 (75)

Universal 14 (90)

Ball Point 14 (90)

Leather 14 (90) Denim 16 (100)

Universal 16 (100)

Leather 16 (100) Universal 18 (110)

Topstitching 11 (75)

Needle Size

12 (80)

14 (90)

SECTION II Getting Ready to Sew

Selecting the Correct Needle and Thread

There are many kinds of fabrics, threads and needles. It is important to use the correct ones together.

Always purchase good quality thread. It should be strong, smooth and even in thickness. Use the same thread for needle and bobbin. Always test thread and needle size on a scrap piece of fabric.

In general, fine threads (the larger the number, the finer the thread) and needles (the smaller the number, the finer the needle) are used for sewing lightweight fabrics and heavier threads and larger needles are used for sewing heavyweight fabrics. There are many specialty needles available from your sewing machine dealer.

Check your needles frequently for rough or blunt tips. Snags and runs in knits, fine silks and silklike fabrics are permanent and are often caused by damaged needles.

NOTE: A universal needle size 14/90 comes inserted in your machine

Changing Needles

z Tu rn ON the power switch. Press the “Up/

Down Needle” key to raise the needle. Lower the presser foot. Turn OFF the power switch. Tu rn the needle clamp screw q counterclockwise to loosen. Remove the needle from the clamp.

x Insert the new needle into needle clamp with

the flat side to the back, pushing it up as far as it will go w. Tighten the clamp screw firmly.

c To determine if the needle is defective, place

the flat side of the needle on something flat (a needle plate, piece of glass, etc.). The gap between the needle and the flat surface should be consistent.

Never use a bent or blunt needle, as it may cause skipped stitches or thread breakage. Defective needles can ruin the fabric. Always purchase good quality needles. Change needles often.

Needle Definitions

The illustration identifies the main parts of a sewing machine needle.

q Body w Shaft e Long groove (round side of needle) r Short groove (flat side of needle) t Eye y Point

Universal – an all-purpose needle that handles most woven and knit fabrics.

r t

Ball point – the point spreads the fibers, preventing tears and is especially suited for loose knits and interlock knits. Not recommended for embroidery.

Stretch – specially designed to prevent skipped stitches in synthetic suedes and elasticized knits (swimwear).

Denim – the sharp point effectively pierces densely woven fabrics such as denim and canvas.

Topstitching – the extra sharp point penetrates layers of fabrics; extra large eye and large groove accommodate heavyweight topstitching thread.

Metallic – the large grooved shaft helps prevent delicate metallic threads from shredding. Another plus, a larger than average eye makes for easier threading.

Embroidery – a slightly rounded tip minimizes breakage and skipped stitching when using specialty threads like rayon, acrylic or other highsheen threads during machine embroidery.

Self-Threading – the needle eye has a slit opening on the side to allow the thread to be easily inserted.

Leather – the cutting point creates small holes in leather and suede. Holes remain after stitching is removed.

Quilt – the tapered point easily penetrates through multiple layers and crossed seams.

Wing/Hemstitch – wide flat edges (wings) extend outwards near the eye; they separate fibers and create holes for beautiful heirloom stitches.

Twin/Double – 2 needles are joined on a crossbar and share a single shaft. Sews two parallel rows of stitching. Available in universal and ballpoint.

Winding a Bobbin

To remove bobbin, slide bobbin cover plate release button q to the right and lift away the bobbin cover plate w.

Lift out the bobbin e.

Tu rn ON the power switch.

CAUTION: Avoid using a bobbin if it is almost empty, as thread may tangle.

Always use bobbin type supplied with machine.

Pull up the retractable thread guide r.

Place the spool of thread t on the right side spool pin y with the thread coming off the spool as shown. Attach the spool holder u and press it firmly against the spool of thread.

NOTE: Spool holder needs to be changed according to the type of thread spool

i Large spool

o Small spool

Pull the thread up and through the right retractable thread guide q from behind.

Pull the thread under and around the bobbin winding tension disc w.

Pass the thread through the hole in the bobbin e from inside to the outside. Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle r.

Push bobbin winder stop t to the left.

Holding the free end of the thread, press the “Bobbin Winding” key y. (A separate motor winds the bobbin, allowing you to sew at the same time bobbin winding occurs.)

Press the “Bobbin Winding” key to STOP bobbin winding after the bobbin has made a few turns. Cut the thread tail close to the hole in the bobbin.

Press the “Bobbin Winding” key again. When the bobbin is fully wound, bobbin winding is stopped and bobbin winder stop will automatically move right. If you do not wind a full bobbin, stop bobbin winding and return bobbin winder stop to the right.

Cut thread.

Inserting the Bobbin

Place the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running counterclockwise.

Guide the thread into notch q on the front side of the bobbin case.

Hold the bobbin with your right hand and pull the thread to the left, through the tension spring blades w.

Continue pulling the thread lightly until the thread slips into notch e.

Pull out about 15 cm (6˝) of thread.

Replace the bobbin cover plate.

Refer to the chart shown on the bobbin cover plate to check the threading.

Threading the Machine

Raise the presser foot. Press the “Up/down Needle” key until the needle is in an up position.

Place the spool of thread on the left spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown and attach the spool holder.

Pull the thread up and through the left retractable thread guide q from behind.

Pull the thread under the upper thread guide w.

Using both hands, firmly insert the thread under the thread guide plate e.

Pull thread forward under the left thread guide r.

t y

Continue to pull the thread down into the right channel and around the tension dial from right to left.

Pull up on the thread until it is inserted between the tension discs and under the loop of the check spring t. Check that the thread is coming out over the notch y of the disc.

Pull thread up the left channel to the take-up lever. Pass thread from right to left side down into eye of take-up lever u.

Proceed down to the lower thread guide i and pull thread left. Slide the thread right behind the needle bar thread guide o.

Thread the needle from front to back manually or use the built-in needle threader.

Built-in Needle Threader

Press the “Up/Down Needle” key q until the needle is in an up position. Turn OFF the power switch. Lower the presser foot.

Lower the needle threader lever w as far as it will go. Hook e is automatically inserted into the needle eye.

Bring the thread around guide r and under hook e.

Slowly release the lever while holding the thread end and let the needle threader return to its original position. A loop of thread t is pulled through the needle eye.

Pull the thread loop off the guide to the back and manually bring the thread through the needle eye.

• The needle threader can be used with #11 to #16 size needles. Thread weight may vary from 30 to

100.

NOTE: Needle threader cannot be used with a twin needle or wing needle.

If the needle threader does not catch a thread loop, check the needle and positioning.

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