IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your Elna 3000 series 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 12V, 5W. 3. Do not place or store machine where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not reach for the machine if it has fallen into water. Unplug immediately. 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 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 YC-482J or TJC-150 (UL, CSA) for 3210 and foot control 21361 for 3230. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I ­ Machine Parts and Functions Part Names ........................................................... 3 Standard Accessories ........................................... 4 Presser Foot Definitions ........................................ 5 Extension Table and Free Arm .............................. 6 Foot Pressure Dial ................................................ 6 Presser Foot Lever and Additional Presser Foot Clearance ................................................ 7 How to Snap Presser Foot Off and On ................. 7 How to Remove and Attach the Shank ................. 7 Thread Tension Dial .............................................. 8 Seam Allowance Lines .......................................... 9 Foot Control and Sewing Speed ........................... 9 How to Drop the Feed Dog ................................... 9 Reverse Stitch Lever ............................................. 9 Zigzag Stitch ....................................................... 30 Overcasting ......................................................... 30 Whip and Roll Hem ............................................. 31 Satin Stitch Applique ........................................... 31 How to Sew On a Button ..................................... 32 Automatic Buttonhole ..................................... 33-34 Fine Adjustment for Buttonholes ......................... 34 Corded Buttonhole .............................................. 35 Manual Buttonhole .............................................. 36 3-Step Zigzag ...................................................... 37 Mending a Tear .............................................. 37 Stretch Blind Hem ............................................... 38 Shell Tuck ............................................................ 39 Lingerie Stitch (Model 3230 only) ........................ 39 Fagoting (Bridging) .............................................. 40 Patchwork ........................................................... 41 Box Stitch ............................................................ 41 Satin Stitches ...................................................... 42 Scallop Edges ..................................................... 42 Stretch Stitches SECTION II ­ Getting Ready to Sew Connecting the Machine to Power Supply and Foot Control .................................................. 10 Language Selection (Model 3230 only)............... 11 Up/Down Needle Key (Model 3230 only) ............ 11 Selecting the Correct Needle and Thread ........... 12 Changing the Needle .......................................... 12 Needle Definitions ............................................... 13 Winding a Bobbin ........................................... 14-15 Additional Spool Pin ............................................ 15 Inserting the Bobbin ............................................ 16 Threading the Machine ....................................... 17 Built-in Needle Threader ..................................... 18 Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread ........................... 19 How to Read the Machine Set-Up Information ­ Example: Straight Stitch ........... 20 LCD Screen (Model 3230 only) ........................... 20 Stitch Selection Knob .......................................... 21 Stitch Width/Needle Position Dial ........................ 21 Variable Needle Position ..................................... 22 Stitch Length Dial ................................................ 22 Decorative Stretch Stitches ................................. 43 Fine Tuning Stretch Stitches ............................... 43 Overlock Stitch .................................................... 44 Super Stretch Stitch ............................................ 44 Smocking ............................................................ 45 Buttonhole Applique ............................................ 46 Super Overlock Stitch ......................................... 47 Triple Seam ......................................................... 47 SECTION IV ­ Taking Care of Your Machine Cleaning the Hook Area and Feed Dog .............. 48 Replacing the Bobbin Holder and Needle Plate ............................................................... 49 Changing the Light Bulb ...................................... 49 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................ 50 INDEX ................................................................. 51 SECTION III ­ Sewing Straight Stitch ...................................................... 23 Starting to Sew .................................................... 23 Changing Sewing Direction ................................. 23 Finishing Off a Seam ........................................... 23 Sewing on Heavy Fabrics ................................... 24 Gathering ............................................................ 24 Zipper Insertion ­ Lapped Application ............ 25-26 Pintucks ............................................................... 27 Quilt Guide .......................................................... 27 Rolled Hem ......................................................... 28 Twin Needle Hem (Optional needle) ................... 29 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. 2 8 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 SECTION I Machine Parts and Functions Part Names 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. Accessory storage box Extension table Needle plate Needle threader Thread cutter Face plate Foot pressure dial Thread tension dial Top cover Stitch chart Large spool holder Spool pin Foot compartment Bobbin winder spindle Stitch length dial Stitch width/needle position dial Stitch selection display (Model 3210 only) LCD screen (Model 3230 only) Speed control lever (Model 3230 only) Reverse stitch lever Up/down needle key (Model 3230 only) Bobbin cover plate release button Notch ­remove accessory storage box Bobbin cover plate 6 5 4 18 19 3 21 2 1 24 22 23 20 27 28 26 30 29 25 25. Fine adjustment lever for buttonhole 26. Feed dog lever 27. 28. 29. 30. 32 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. Needle clamp screw Needle Presser foot Shank Carrying handle Presser foot lever Buttonhole lever Free arm On/off switch (Model 3230 only) Machine socket for power (Model 3230 only) Machine socket for foot control (Model 3230 only) Fine adjustment screw for stretch stitches Stitch selection knob Flywheel (always turn towards you) On/off switch (Model 3210 only) Machine socket for power (Model 3210 only) 31 40 33 39 34 41 38 42 37 36 35 3 1 2 Standard Accessories 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. G: Blind hem foot D: Hemmer foot C: Overlock foot F: Satin stitch foot A: Standard metal foot 3 4 5 6 20 7 6. Accessory storage box ­ Accessories are stored underneath the extension table. Pull out the accessory box to the left by inserting your fingertips into front and back notches in molding. 7. Large spool holder 8. Bobbins (4 + 1 in machine = 5 total) 9. Spool pin felt 10. Additional spool pin 11. Seam ripper 12. R: Automatic buttonhole foot 13. Lint brush 14. E: Zipper foot 15. B: Buttonhole foot 16. Screwdriver 17. L: Quilt guide 18. Small spool holder 19. Spool stand 20. Needles 8 21. Foot control (depends on country and model) 22. Vinyl dust cover (Model 3210 only) 23. Carrying case (Model 3230 only) 24. Power supply cord (Model 3230 only) 21 12 19 9 10 22 23 18 17 14 15 11 16 13 24 4 Presser Foot 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 prongs on the foot help 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 to avoid the foot riding on top of 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. G: Blind Hem Foot, Adjustable The adjustable guide on the foot helps ensure that the needle catches only one or two fibers of the hem, resulting in an invisible hemline. The guide can also be adjusted to create pintucks. 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. 5 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. Pull the end of the extension table away from the machine, as shown. 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. 1 2 Push the table back into place to reattach the extension table, aligning the pin 1 with the hole 2 . Foot Pressure Dial Set the pressure dial at "3" for regular sewing. Depending on the weight of your fabric and sewing technique, you may need ...