eXcellence 620 - Sewing machine ELNA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL eXcellence 620 ELNA

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this sewing machine.

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following :

This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only.

Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

DANGER — To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

2. Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 12 Volts, 5 Watts.

WARNING — To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner's manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner's manual.
3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("O") position, then remove plug from outlet.
9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle and/or cutting blade.
11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
12. Do not use bent needles.
13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
14. Switch this sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and the like.
15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner's manual.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The design and specifications are subject to change without a prior notice.

Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance. (European Union only)

USA only

Your 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 for this sewing machine (UL, CSA).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I – Machine Parts and Functions

Part Names ....3

Standard Accessories 4

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

Extension Table and Free Arm 6

Circular Sewing Pivot Points 7

Using the Fine Adjustment Screw....7

How to Drop the Feed Dog 7

Foot Pressure Dial 8

Presser Foot Lever and Additional

Presser Foot Clearance 8

Attaching and Removing Presser Feet .....8

Attaching and Removing Shank 9

Seam Allowance Lines 9

Controlling Sewing Speed 9

Adjusting Needle Thread Tension.... 10

SECTION II – Getting Ready to Sew

Connecting Machine to Power Supply .....11

Selecting the Correct Needle and Thread ...12

Changing Needles 12

Needle Definitions 13

Keys and LED Readout 14-16

Winding a Bobbin .....17-18

Additional Spool Pin 18

Inserting the Bobbin 19

Threading the Machine....20

Built-in Needle Threader ....21

Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread .....22

Buttonhole Variations....23-24

SECTION III – Taking Care of Your Machine

Cleaning the Bobbin Area 25

Cleaning the Hook Area and Feed Dog . 25-26

Replacing the Bobbin Case.... 26

Changing the Light Bulb 26

STITCH CHART 27

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 28

TROUBLESHOOTING .....29

INDEX.... 30

NOTE: In formation 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.

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SECTION I

Machine Parts and Functions

Part Names

1. Top cover (lift up and back)
2. Stitch chart
3. Top storage compartment
4. Bobbin winder spindle
5. Bobbin winder stop
6. Selection keys
7. LED readout
8. Side storage compartment
9. Stitch length key
10. Stitch width key
11. Speed control lever
12. Up/down needle key
13. Auto-lock key
14. Reverse key
15. Bobbin cover plate release button
16. Bobbin cover plate
17. Extension table (storage box)
18. Needle plate
19. Circular sewing pivot points
20. Needle threader
21. Thread cutter
22. Face plate
23. Foot pressure dial
24. Needle thread tension dial
25. Spool pin
26. Needle clamp screw
27. Needle
28. Presser foot
29. Shank
30. Thumbscrew
31. Carrying handle
32. Presser foot lever
33. Buttonhole lever
34. Free arm
35. Feed dog lever
36. Machine sockets
37. Power switch
38. Flywheel (always turn towards you)

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Standard Accessories

Top Cover

(Lift up and back)

1. Seam ripper
2. Set of needles
3. Quilt guide
4. Bobbins (4 + 1 in machine = 5 total)

13 12 11 10 9 5 6 7 8 A C D E F R G H

Side Cover

(Pull down Side Cover to open)

1. D: Hemmer foot
2. E: Zipper foot
3. F: Satin stitch foot
4. H: Multi-cord foot
5. G: Blind hem foot
6. R: Automatic buttonhole foot
7. C: Overlock foot
8. Circular sewing pivot pin
9. A: Standard metal foot (attached to machine)

Storage compartments can be tilted forward for easy access.

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Extension Table (Storage Box)

Accessories are stored inside the extension table. Pull lid towards you to open the storage box.

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

1. Large screwdriver
2. Lint brush
3. Large spool holder
4. Small spool holder
5. Additional spool pin
6. Spool pin felt
7. Spool stand

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Machine Box

1. Instruction book
2. Power supply cord
3. Foot control
4. Carrying bag
5. Quilt table

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.

C: Overlock Foot

Prevent fabric edges from raveling by finishing the edge with a zigzag stitch. The wires/brush on the foot help the stitch lie flatter and reduce 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.

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G H R

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.

R: Automatic Buttonhole Foot

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

Circular Sewing Pivot Pin

The free arm has holes that are 1 cm apart from each other. Use this pivot pin to secure the fabric and sew perfect curves or circles or large scallops.

Quilt Guide

The quilt guide is helpful when sewing parallel, evenly spaced rows of stitching.

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Extension Table and Free Arm

Extension Table

The extension table provides more sewing space to make sewing easier. The extension table can be easily removed for free arm sewing.

To Remove:

Pull the end of the extension table away from the machine, as shown.

To Attach:

Push the table back into place to reattach the extension table.

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Free Arm

Free arm sewing is good for circle areas like sleeves, waistbands and pant legs. If socks, knee or elbow areas need mending, the free arm will be best to use.

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Circular Sewing Pivot Points

The free arm has holes ① that are 1 cm apart from each other. Use the holes to sew circles and scallops with the circular sewing pivot pin.

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Using the Fine Adjustment Screw

Choice of fabrics and threads may affect the stitch formation. The fine adjustment screw can be used to either lengthen or shorten the stitch.

① Fine adjustment screw

② Standard mark

③ Setting mark

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

- If stitches are too short ④, correct by turning the screw in the direction of “+”.

- If the stitches are too long ⑤, correct by turning the screw in the direction of “—”.

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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.

Locate the feed dog lever on the back of the free arm. Slide the lever either to the right (down) ① or to the left (up) ②. To bring up the feed dog, hand turn the flywheel after sliding lever to the left.

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Foot Pressure Dial

Align the foot pressure dial ① with the setting mark ② 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.

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Presser Foot Lever and Additional Presser Foot Clearance

Before sewing can occur, the presser foot must be lowered to close the tension discs.

Raise and lower the foot with this lever ①.

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 up beyond the normal up position.

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Attaching and Removing Presser Feet

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

Turn OFF the power switch. Raise the presser foot and press the red button ① on back of the shank. The presser foot will drop off. Place the selected presser foot so the pin ③ on the foot lies just under the groove ② of the shank. Lower the presser bar and attach the foot.

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Attaching and Removing Shank

Turn OFF the power switch. Raise the presser bar. Turn the thumbscrew ① counterclockwise with the screwdriver to remove the shank.

To attach, match the hole in the shank ② with the hole in the presser bar ③. Put thumbscrew in hole and turn clockwise to tighten.

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Seam Allowance Lines

The lines on the needle plate, machine bed and bobbin cover plate help you measure seam width. The number indicates the distance between the center needle position (3.5) and the seam allowance line.

① Center needle position
② Edge of fabric
③ Guidelines
④ 90° pivot angle guideline for 5/8"

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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.

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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, as shown left (magnified to show detail). Needle thread tension can range from 3 – 5 and is normally set on 4. Align the 4 on the dial with the setting mark ①.

If you look at the needle thread ② (top thread) and bobbin thread ③ (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 to a manual setting. Examples:

• s tiff 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.

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Tension is too tight

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

Turn 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.

Turn the dial to a higher number to tighten the needle thread tension.

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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.

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SECTION II

Getting Ready to Sew

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 ①. Insert the foot control plug ② and machine plug ③ into the machine and the power supply plug ④ 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
  • w hen 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.

Weight	Fabric Needle Type		Needle Size
Very Chiffon, Fine Lace, Univergandy Ball Point 9 (65)
Light	Batiste, Lawn, Crepe de Chine, Challis, Handkerchief Linen, Crepe, Taffeta, Satin	Stretch 11 (75)Universal 11 (75)	12 (80)
	Single Knits, Jersey, Stretch Swimwear, Tricot Ball Point 11 (75)
	Leather, Suede Leather	11(75)
Medium	Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Velveteen, Corduroy, Linen, Gabardine, Wool, Terry, Burlap	Universal 14 (90)
	Double Knits, Stretch Velour, Stretch Terry, Sweater Knits	Ball Point 14 (90)
	Leather, Vinyl, Suede	Leather	14 (90)
Heavy	Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking	Denim	16 (100)
	Coating, Polar Fleece, Drapery, and Upholstery Fabrics	Universal 16 (100)
	Leather, Suede	Leather	16 (100)
Very Heavy	Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics	Universal 18 (110)
	Topstitching for Special Finish	Topstitching	11 (75)14 (90)

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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 silk-like fabrics are permanent and are often caused by damaged needles.

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

Changing Needles

1. Turn ON the power switch. Press the "Up/Down Needle" key to raise the needle. Lower the presser foot. Turn OFF the power switch. Turn the needle clamp screw ① counterclockwise to loosen. Remove the needle from the clamp.

2. Insert the new needle into needle clamp with the flat side to the back, pushing it up as far as it will go ②. Tighten the clamp screw firmly.

3. 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.

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Needle Definitions

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

① Body
② Shaft
③ Long groove (round side of needle)
④ Short groove (flat side of needle)
⑤ Eye
⑥ Point

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

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.

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.

Keys and LED Readout

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Turn ON the power switch. (Test lights run in LED readout.)

① Up/Down Needle Key

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

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

② Auto-Lock Key

Press this key while sewing 01 (straight stitch), 02 (zigzag stitch) or 03 (3-step zigzag stitch) and the machine will sew a few stitches in place and stop automatically.

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

③ Reverse Key

If you are sewing 01 (straight stitch), 02 (zigzag stitch) or 03 (3-step zigzag stitch), press and hold this key. The machine will sew in reverse until you release the 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.

a

01-60 01 - + - + - - - -

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01-60 3.5

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01-60 -○ ~○ 2.2 +

④ Indicator Lights and LED Readout

① When this light is lit, the readout displays the selected stitch.
⑥ When this light is lit, the readout displays the selected stitch width/needle position.
© When this light is lit, the readout displays the selected stitch length.

01-60 - 3.5

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0.0

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3.5

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7.0

⑤ Stitch Width and Needle Position Key

Press this key to display pre-programmed stitch width or needle position.

To decrease stitch width or move needle position to the left, press “—” side of key.

To increase stitch width or move needle position to the right, press "+" side of key.

Stitches 01, 07 and 23 allow you to move from center needle position (3.5) to left (0.0) or right (7.0). There are 15 needle positions.

a Left position
b Center position
© Right position

01-60 —○ —○ —○ 2.2

a b c 1.0 2.2 5.0

⑥ Stitch Length Key

Press this key to display pre-programmed stitch length.

Depending on the stitch selected, stitch length can be set between 0.0 and 5.0.

To decrease length, press “—” side of key.

To increase stitch length, press "+" side of key.

a 1.0 Stitch length
b 2.2 Stitch length
© 5.0 Stitch length

NOTE: Fine fabrics should have a stitch length between 1.5 and 2.4, medium fabrics between 2.0 and 3.0 and heavier fabrics between 3.0 and 4.0.

01-60 01

- + - + ① ② ③ ④

⑦ Stitch Selection Keys

① Press this “-” key to change digit in the LED readout 10's column between 0 and 5.
Example: If the readout is 01 and this key is pressed, the readout will change to 51.
⑥ Press this “+” key to change digit in the LED readout 10's column between 0 and 5.
Example: If the readout is 01 and this key is pressed, the readout will change to 11.
© Press this “-” key to change digit in the LED readout 1's column between 0 and 9.
Example: If the readout is 01 and this key is pressed, the readout will change to 60.
(d) Press this “+” key to change digit in the LED readout 1's column between 0 and 9.
Example: If the readout is 01 and this key is pressed, the readout will change to 02.

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Winding a Bobbin

To remove bobbin, slide bobbin cover plate release button ① to the right and lift away the bobbin cover plate ②.

Lift out the bobbin ③.

Turn ON the power switch.

① A B

① Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown. Attach the spool holder and press it firmly against the spool of thread.

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

A. Large spool

B. Small spool

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② Pull the thread towards the thread guides, under the hook and wrap it around the guide as shown.

③ Pull the thread back around the bobbin winder thread guide.

④ Pass the thread through the hole in the bobbin from inside to the outside. Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.

⑤

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⑥

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⑦

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⑤ Push bobbin winder spindle to the right. The computer display screen will show a bobbin winding " ] [".
⑥ Holding the free end of the thread, press the foot control. Stop machine after the bobbin has made a few turns. Cut the thread tail close to the hole in the bobbin. Start machine again to continue winding bobbin. When the bobbin is fully wound, stop the machine.
⑦ Move the spindle to the left to return the bobbin winder to its original position. Cut the thread as shown.

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Additional Spool Pin

The additional spool pin can be used to wind an extra bobbin without unthreading the machine.

PROCEDURE: Insert the spool stand ② and the additional spool pin ③ in the hole ① (located to the right of the built-in spool pin). Place the felt ④ and spool ⑤ on the pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown.

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Inserting the Bobbin

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

Guide the thread into notch Ⓐ 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.

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

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.

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Threading the Machine

Raise the presser foot. Press the "Up/Down Needle" key ① until the needle is in an up position.

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Pull the thread under the hook and around upper thread guide ②.

Guide the thread down right channel and around the checkspring holder ③.

Pull the thread up left channel to the take-up lever. Firmly pull the thread from right to left, over the take-up lever and down into the take-up lever eye ④.

Proceed down left channel and through the lower thread guide ⑤.

Slide the thread to the left behind the needle bar thread guide ⑥.

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 ① until the needle is in an up position. Turn OFF the power switch. Lower the presser foot.

Lower the needle threader lever ② as far as it will go. Hook ③ is automatically inserted into the needle eye.

Bring the thread around guide ④ and under hook ③.

Slowly release the lever while holding the thread end and let the needle threader return to its original position. A loop of thread ⑤ 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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Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread

Turn ON the power switch. Raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand.

Press the "Up/Down Needle" key ① twice to pick up the bobbin thread.

Draw up the needle thread together with a loop of bobbin thread.

Slide 10 cm (4") of both threads to the back under the presser foot.

Buttonhole Variations

All buttonholes should use interfacing that is the same weight as the fabric. Interfacing is especially important when sewing on stretch fabrics.

11 Classic Buttonhole

The most common buttonhole, found on blouses, shirts, pants, etc. It consists of a bartack at each end and a compact zigzag stitch along each side.

12 Classic Keyhole Buttonhole

Accommodates the shank found on large buttons used on heavy coats and jackets.

13 Jeans Buttonhole

Traditionally found on ready to wear jeans and other denim garments.

14 Stretch Buttonhole

Designed for non-woven fabrics such as knit and jersey. It provides a decorative touch

Test sew the buttonhole on a sample swatch of the same fabric. Include the interfacing and any seam allowances that will be in the actual garment. This is very important to ensure the buttonhole style and fabric are compatible.

11 11 R 4 3 2 I

Select a buttonhole style - 11 through 14.

Alter the buttonhole width to match the fabric and thread.

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Attach buttonhole foot (R) with the buttonholder ① to the rear.

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Pull open the buttonholder ① to the back and place the button in it. Push the holder together tightly around the button.

Placing the button in the automatic buttonhole foot (R) automatically sets the size of the buttonhole. The buttonholder adjusts for buttons with a diameter between 0.5 cm (3/16") and 2.5 cm (1").

Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go.

NOTE: The machine stops sewing and shows warning message "bL" if the buttonhole lever is not lowered when sewing buttonholes. Pull down the buttonhole lever and start sewing.

Mark the buttonhole area on the fabric. Place both threads to the left under the foot. Insert the garment under the foot and hand turn the flywheel to lower the needle at the starting point. Then lower the buttonhole foot.

While sewing the buttonhole, the LED readout flashes which portion is currently being sewn.

A flashing “.” in the LED readout signals that the buttonhole is finished. Raise the presser foot and the “.” disappears.

NOTE: If presser foot is not raised and another stitch is selected, the warning message "UP" will appear.

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②

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SECTION III

Taking Care of Your Machine

Your machine has been meticulously designed and manufactured to give you a lifetime of sewing pleasure. not store the machine in a high humidity area, near a radiator or in direct sunlight. The machine is selflubricator however, the area around the bobbin and hook must be cleaned each time the machine has had extensive use. not dismantle the machine further than explained on these pages. Clean the outside of the machine with a soft cloth and pure soap.

Cleaning the Bobbin Area

Loose threads and dust may cause puckered stitches and thread breakage during stitching. Check for lint buildup after each project is completed.

Press the "Up/Down Needle" key until the needle is raised. Turn off power switch. Unplug the machine before cleaning.

① Slide the bobbin cover plate release button to the right to remove the bobbin cover plate.
② Take out the bobbin; brush out dust and lint. (You can also use a small vacuum cleaner.)
③ Insert the bobbin and attach the bobbin cover plate.

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Cleaning the Hook Area and Feed Dog

① Remove the presser foot, bobbin cover plate, needle and bobbin. Use the screwdriver supplied with the machine to remove the screw on the left side of nee plate.

② Remove the needle plate. Lift up and remove the bobbin case.

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③ Clean the feed dog and hook area with the lint brush. Wipe out gently with soft, dry cloth. (You can also use a small vacuum cleaner.)

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Replacing the Bobbin Case

④ Insert the bobbin case so the knob fits next to the stopper in the hook area.

1 Stopper

2 Knob

⑤ Replace the needle plate, inserting the two needle plate guide pins into the holes in the needle plate. Replace the screw.

After cleaning, be sure to replace the needle, presser foot and bobbin.

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Changing the Light Bulb

The sewing light is located behind the face plate. Unplug the machine. Remove screw cap and screw. Pull away face plate.

Pull out light socket. Pull out light bulb. Push in light bulb with pins aligned to holes in light socket. Push in light socket.

Replace face plate, screw and screw cap.

NOTE: Only use same type light bulb rated 12 Volts, 5 watts.

Stitch Chart

01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10
3						1
11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
SEN
21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30
31	32	33	34	35	36	37	38	39	40
41	42	43	44	45	46	47	48	49	50
51	52	53	54	55	56	57	58	59	60

Optional Accessories

Elna is pleased to offer the following optional accessories for your machine. This listing is current at time of printing, but we are always developing new accessories to make sewing easier. Contact your authorized Elna dealer or service center to learn more about the latest innovations OR visit us at our website: www.elna.com.

Part Number	Accessory Name	Part Number	Accessory Name
495100-20	Open Toe Satin Stitch Foot	395719-26	Walking Foot
495470-20	Appliqué Foot	395719-90	Walking Foot w/Quilt Guide
495480-20	Piping Foot	395719-22	Quarter Inch Foot
495851-20	Fringe/Looping Foot	395741-96	Scant Quarter Inch Foot
495320-20	Pintuck Foot, Narrow	395719-28	Ruffler
395719-16	Cord Guide, Narrow	395719-12	Gathering Foot
495400-20	Pintuck Foot, Wide	395719-11	Bias Binder Foot
395719-17	Cord Guide, Wide	395719-33	Hemmer Foot, 2 mm
495265-20	Pearl/Bead Foot 2 mm	395719-20	Straight Stitch Foot
495260-20	Pearl/Bead Foot 4 mm	395719-19	Roller Foot
495560-20	Fagoting Plate, Narrow	395719-21	Teflon® Foot
495330-20	Fagoting Plate, Wide	495010-20	Zipper Foot, Invisible
495390-20	Elastic Gatherer w/Plate, 8.0 mm	395719-78	Button Sewing Foot
495845-20	Elastic Gatherer w/Plate, 10 mm	424630-10	Rug Making Fork
495525-20	Elastic Gatherer w/Plate, 13 mm	395721-56	Circular Sewing Device
495860-20	Ribbon/Sequin Foot	395719-51	Seam Guide
495050-20	Embroidery/Darning Foot	395731-94	Straight Stitch Needle Plate

TROUBLESHOOTING

Condition Cause		See page(s)
Needle thread breaks	1. The needle is not threaded properly.2. The needle thread tension is too tight.3. The needle is bent or blunt. 124. The needle is not inserted correctly. 125. The thread is either too heavy or too fine for the needle. 126. The thread is tangled around spool. 20	2010
Bobbin thread breaks	1. The bobbin thread is not threaded correctly in the bobbin case.2. Lint has collected in the bobbin case.3. The bobbin is damaged and does not turn smoothly.	1925-26Change bobbin.
Needle breaks	1. The needle is not inserted correctly.2. The needle is bent or blunt.3. The needle clamp screw is loose.4. The needle thread tension is too tight.5. The needle is too fine for the fabric being sewn.	1212121012-13
Skipped stitches	1. The needle is not inserted correctly.2. The needle is bent or blunt.3. The needle and/or the thread are not suitable for the fabric being sewn.4. A stretch needle is not being used for sewing stretch, very fine and synthetic fabrics.5. The needle thread is not threaded properly.6. The foot pressure dial is not adjusted correctly.7. The wrong needle is being used.	121212-1312-1320812-13
Seam puckering	1. The needle thread tension is too tight.2. The machine is not threaded correctly.3. The needle is too large for the fabric being sewn.4. The stitch length is too long for the fabric.5. The foot pressure dial is not adjusted correctly.Place light weight stabilizer under lightweight fabrics.	1019-2012168
Slipping fabric	1. The foot pressure dial is not adjusted correctly.	8
Fabric does not feed smoothly	1. The feed dog is packed with lint.2. The foot pressure dial is not adjusted correctly.3. The stitches are too short.4. The feed dog was not raised after being lowered.	25-268167
Gathering	1. The needle thread tension is too tight.2. The needle is either too large or too small for the thread.3. The stitches are too long for fabric weight.	101216
Machine does not work	1. The machine is not plugged in.2. A thread is caught in the hook area.3. The bobbin winder spindle is still in the winding position.	1125-2618
Stitches are distorted	1. The fine adjustment screw is not adjusted properly.2. The needle thread tension is too tight.3. The stitch length is not suitable for the fabric being sewn.4. Use interfacing for fine or stretch fabrics.	71016Use stabilizer.
Buttonholes do not work	1. Interfacing is not being used with fabrics.2. Buttonhole lever is not pulled down.	2324
Noisy operation	1. Threads have been caught in the hook area.2. Lint has built up in the bobbin case or hook area.	25-2625-26
Fabric layers shift	1. The foot pressure dial is not adjusted correctly.	8
Machine stops and Lo appears	1. Threads have been caught in the hook area.2. Lint has built up in the bobbin case or hook area.3. The machine is not threaded correctly.4. The fabric is too heavy.	25-2625-2619-2012
Machine stops and E1 appears	1. Machine needs servicing.	Contact your authorized Eina service center.

You may hear a faint humming sound coming from your machine's internal motors. This is normal and no cause for concern.

INDEX

A

Accessories 4, 5-6, 28

Accessory Storage 3,4

Auto-Lock Key 14

B

Bobbin

Drawing Up Bobbin Thread 22

Inserting 19

Winding 17-18

Bobbin Case 19, 25

Buttonhole Variations....23-24

C

Centimeter Measurements 9

Circular Sewing Pivot Pin 6,7

Cleaning 25-26

Connecting Machine to Power Supply .....11

F

Fabric 12,16

Face Plate 3,26

Feed Dog 7

Fine Adjustment Screw 7

Flywheel 3

Foot Control 5,9

Foot Pressure Dial 3,8

FreeArm 3,6

Function Keys 14-16

|

Inch Measurements 9

Indicator Lights....15

L

LED Readout 3, 15

Light Bulb 3,26

Lockstitch 14

M

Maintenance 25-26

N

Needle Plate 3, 9, 25

Needle Position 15

Needle Threader 3

Needles 12-13

0

Optional Accessories....28

P

Part Names 3

Plugs 3,11

Power/Light Switch 3,11

Presser Feet

Attaching and Removing....8

Clearance 8

Definitions 5-6

Presser Foot Lever 3,8

R

Reverse Key 3, 14

S

Seam Allowance Lines....9

Shank 3,9

Speed Control....3, 9

Spool Pins 3, 4, 17, 18

Stitch Chart....3, 27

Stitch Length Key 3, 16

Stitch Selection Keys 3, 16

Stitch Width Key....3, 15

T

Thread 12

Thread Tension 10

Threading 20

U

Up/Down Needle Key 3, 14

W

Wing Needle 13

Mode d'emploi

eXperience 620

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INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

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SECTION I

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Accessoires standard

Volet supérieu

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Abaisser la griffe de transport

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Pression du pied

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SECTION II

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Remplir la canette

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Enfilage de la machine

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SECTIONIII

Entretien de la machine

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ABSCHNITT I

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G: Blindsaum-Fuss

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Zu grosse Spannung

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ABSCHNITT II

Weight	Fabric Needle Type Needle		Size
Very Light	Chiffon, Fine Lace, Organdy Ball Point 9	Universal 9 (65) (65)
Light	Batiste, Lawn, Crepe de Chine, Challis, Handkerchief Linen, Crepe, Taffeta, Satin	Stretch 11 (75) Universal 11 (75) 12 (80)
	Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, Tricot	Stretch 11 Ball Point (75) 11 (75)
	Leather, Suede	Leather	11(75)
Medium	Flannel, Velour, Velvet Velveteen, Corduroy, Linen, Gabardine, Wool, Terry, Burlap	Universal 14 (90)
	Double Knits, Stretch Velour, Stretch Terry, Sweater Knits	Ball Point 14 (90)
	Leather, Vinyl, Suede	Leather	14 (90)
Heavy	Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking	Denim	16 (100)
	Coating, Polar Fleece Drapery, and Upholstery Fabrics	Universal 16 (100)
	Leather, Suede	Leather	16 (100)
Very Heavy	Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics	Universal 18 (110)
	Topstitching for Special Finish	Topstitching	11 (75) 14 (90)

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⑥ Stichlängen-Taste

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Aufspulen

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Spule einsetzen

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②

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③

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Glühlampe wechseln

The following information is published to be in accordance with directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament.

This equipment is marked with the below recycling symbol. It means that at the end of the life of this mach must dispose of it separately at an appropriate collection point and not place it in the normal domestic unsort waste system. This will benefit the environment for all.

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