PDFMAILER.DE INSTRUCTION BOOK 6001 PDFMAILER.DE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your Elna model 6001 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 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 21249 (UL, CSA). 1 PDFMAILER.DE TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I ­ Machine Parts and Functions Part Names .............................................................. 3 Accessory Storage ......... ..........................................4 Presser Foot Definitions .......... .................................5 Extension Table and Free Arm .......... ........................6 Using the Fine Adjustment Dial .......... .......................6 How to Drop the Feed Dog ....................................... 7 Foot Pressure Dial.................................................... 7 Attaching and Removing Presser Feet .................... 7 Attaching and Removing Shank ............................... 7 Additional Presser Foot Clearance ........................... 8 Seam Allowance Lines ............................................. 8 Controlling Sewing Speed ......................................... 8 Adjusting Needle Thread Tension ............................. 9 Stretch Seam ......................................................... 36 Decorative Stretch Stitches ................................... 37 Super Stretch Stitch ............................................... 37 Super Overlock Stitch ............................................ 38 Double Overlock Stitch .......................................... 38 Buttonhole Variations ........................................ 39-42 Corded Buttonhole ................................................. 43 Buttonhole Applique ............................................... 44 Fringing ................................................................... 45 Hemstitches ............................................................ 45 Drawn Work ............................................................ 46 Picot Stitch ............................................................. 46 Patchwork ............................................................... 47 Twin Needle Decorative Stitches .......................... 47 Single Pattern ­ Auto-Lock Key ............................ 47 Scallop Edges ........................................................ 48 Complete Pattern ­ Auto-Lock Key ....................... 48 Combining Patterns ............................................... 48 Smocking ................................................................ 49 SECTION II ­ Getting Ready to Sew Selecting the Correct Needle and Thread ............ 10 Changing Needles ................................................. 10 Needle Definitions ................................................... 11 Connecting Machine to Power Supply .................. 12 Main Function of Keys ...................................... 13-15 Winding a Bobbin .............................................. 16-17 Additional Spool Pin ............................................... 17 Inserting the Bobbin ............................................... 18 Threading the Machine .......................................... 19 Built-in Needle Threader ........................................ 20 Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread ............................. 21 SECTION IV ­ Exclusive Optional Elna Accessories Elastic Gatherer Plate ............................................ 50 Fagoting (Bridging) Plate ....................................... 50 SECTION V ­ Taking Care of Your Machine Cleaning the Bobbin Area ...................................... 51 Cleaning the Hook Area and Feed Dog ........... 51-52 Replacing the Bobbin Case ................................... 52 Changing the Light Bulb ........................................ 52 SECTION III ­ Sewing Example of How to Read the Machine Set-up Information ............................................................ 22 Straight Stitch ......................................................... 22 Starting to Sew ....................................................... 22 Finishing Off a Seam ............................................. 23 Changing Sewing Direction ................................... 23 Sewing on Heavy Fabrics ...................................... 23 Gathering ................................................................ 24 Zipper Insertion ................................................. 25-26 Pintucks .................................................................. 27 Quilt Guide ............................................................. 27 Rolled Hem (optional foot) ..................................... 28 Twin Needle Hem ................................................... 29 Zigzag Stitch .......................................................... 30 Overcasting ............................................................ 30 Whip and Roll Hem ................................................ 31 Satin Stitch Applique .............................................. 31 How to Sew on a Button ........................................ 32 3-Step Zigzag ......................................................... 33 Mending a Tear ....................................................... 33 Blind Hem Stitches ................................................ 34 Shell Tuck ............................................................... 35 Box Stitch ............................................................... 35 Triple Seam ............................................................ 36 Saddle Stitch .......................................................... 36 TROUBLESHOOTING .......................... 53 INDEX ................................................... 54 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 PDFMAILER.DE 3 4 5 2 SECTION I 1 Machine Parts and Functions Part Names 18 6 17 7 8 9 16 10 12 11 13 14 15 23 19 20 21 22 25 24 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. Foot compartment Stitch charts Top cover Thread tension dial Foot pressure dial Face plate Thread cutter Needle threader Needle plate Extension table (accessory storage box) Bobbin cover plate Bobbin cover plate release button Fine adjustment dial Reverse key Auto-lock key Up-down needle key Speed control lever Front cover (lift cover to access selection keys) Needle clamp screw Needle Presser foot Shank Thumbscrew Thread take-up lever Carrying handle Flywheel (always turn towards you) Power switch Machine sockets Feed dog lever Free arm Buttonhole lever Presser foot lever 26 32 31 30 27 29 28 3 PDFMAILER.DE 2 3 4 Accessory Storage Foot Compartment 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Set of needles Quilt guide G: Blind hem foot D: Hemmer foot (optional) C: Overlock foot (optional) E: Zipper foot A: Standard metal foot F: Satin stitch foot 1 5 6 7 8 Extension Table (Accessory Storage Box) 9 10 Many sewing accessories are stored in the extension table. Pull lid towards you to open the storage box. 12 11 13 16 14 15 17 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Screwdriver R: Automatic buttonhole foot Lint brush Bobbins (5 total) Seam ripper Large spool holder Small spool holder Additional spool pin Spool pin felt Spool stand 18 19 21 19. Foot control 20. Power supply cord 21. Carrying case 20 4 PDFMAILER.DE Presser Foot Definitions A: STANDARD METAL FOOT A 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 (optional) 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 (optional) 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 PDFMAILER.DE Extension Table (Accessory Storage Box) and Free Arm Extension Table The extension table provides more sewing space to make sewing easier. The extension can be easily removed for free arm sewing. 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. Pull the end of the extension table away from the machine, as shown in the drawing. Push the table back into place to reattach the extension table. Using the Fine Adjustment Dial Choice of fabrics and threads may affect the stitch formation when sewing decorative stitches or buttonholes. The fine adjustment dial can be used to either lengthen or shorten the stitch. 1 j Fine adjustment dial k Standard mark l Setting mark To fine tune, use a screwdriver to move the setting mark. 2 3 · · · If stitches are too short m, correct by turning the dial in the direction of "+". If stitches are too short n, correct by turning the dial ...