6200 Instruction Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your Elna 6200 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 model 21371 for sewing machine model 6200 (UL, CSA). 1 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 Triple Seam .................................................. 34 Stretch Seam ............................................... 34 Super Stretch Stitch ..................................... 35 Double Overlock Stitch ................................ 35 Buttonhole Variations ............................. 36-39 Corded Buttonhole ....................................... 40 Super Overlock Stitch .................................. 41 SECTION IV ­ Decorative Sewing Single Design ­ Auto-Lock Key ................... 41 Complete Design ­ Auto-Lock Key .............. 41 Combining Designs ...................................... 42 Corded Trim ................................................. 42 Single Cord For Gathering Heavy Fabric .... 42 Satin Stitch Appliqué .................................... 43 Scallop Edges .............................................. 43 Circle Sewing ............................................... 43 Large Scallop Border ................................... 44 Twin Needle Decorative Designs ................. 44 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 SECTION V ­ Heirloom Pintucks ....................................................... 45 Whip and Roll Hem ...................................... 45 Bridging (Fagoting) ...................................... 46 Hemstitches ................................................. 46 Fringing ........................................................ 47 Drawn Work ................................................. 47 Smocking ..................................................... 48 SECTION VI ­ Quilting SECTION III ­ Basic Sewing Example of How to Read the Machine Set-up Information .................................. 23 Straight Stitch .............................................. 23 Starting to Sew ............................................ 23 Finishing Off a Seam ................................... 24 Cutting the Threads ..................................... 24 Changing Sewing Direction ......................... 24 Sewing Over Seams and on Heavy Fabrics ................................................... 25 Gathering ..................................................... 25 Zipper Insertion ...................................... 26-27 Rolled Hem .................................................. 28 Twin Needle Sewing .................................... 29 Twin Needle Hem ........................................ 29 Zigzag Stitch ................................................ 30 Overcasting .................................................. 30 How to Sew on a Button .............................. 31 3-Step Zigzag ............................................... 32 Mending a Tear ............................................ 32 Apply 7 mm (1/4") Elastic ............................ 32 Blind Hem Stitches ...................................... 33 Shell Tuck .................................................... 34 Piecing Fabrics Together ............................. 49 Quilt Guide ................................................... 49 Patchwork .................................................... 50 Quilt Stitch .................................................... 50 Buttonhole Appliqué ..................................... 51 SECTION VII ­ Taking Care of Your Machine Cleaning the Bobbin Area ............................ 52 Cleaning the Hook Area and Feed Dog .......................................... 52-53 Replacing the Bobbin Case ......................... 53 Changing the Light Bulb .............................. 53 STITCH CHART ........................................... 54 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ........................ 55 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................. 56 INDEX .................................................... 57-58 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 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. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. Top cover (lift up and back) Stitch chart Top storage compartment Bobbin winder spindle Bobbin winder stop Selection keys LED readout Side storage compartment Stitch length key Stitch width key Speed control lever Up/down needle key Auto-lock key Reverse key Bobbin cover plate release button Bobbin cover plate Extension table (storage box) Needle plate Circular sewing pivot points Needle threader Thread cutter Face plate Foot pressure dial Needle thread tension dial Spool pin Needle clamp screw Needle Presser foot Shank Thumbscrew Carrying handle Presser foot lever Buttonhole lever Free arm Feed dog lever Machine sockets Power switch Flywheel (always turn towards you) 1 24 25 2 3 4 5 23 22 21 20 6 7 8 9 19 18 17 16 15 26 27 11 10 12 13 14 28 30 29 31 32 38 33 34 37 35 36 3 Standard Accessories 2 3 Top Cover (Lift up and back) 4 1 1. 2. 3. 4. Seam ripper Set of needles Quilt guide Bobbins (4 + 1 in machine = 5 total) 13 12 11 10 R 5 Side Cover (Pull down Side Cover to open) 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. D: Hemmer foot E: Zipper foot F: Satin stitch foot H: Multi-cord foot G: Blind hem foot R: Automatic buttonhole foot C: Overlock foot Circular sewing pivot pin A: Standard metal foot (attached to machine) A C D 6 E F 7 G H 9 8 Storage compartments can be tilted forward for easy access. 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 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Large screwdriver Lint brush Large spool holder Small spool holder Additional spool pin Spool pin felt Spool stand 20 4 Machine Box 21 22 23 21. 22. 23. 24. Instruction book Power supply cord Foot control Carrying bag 24 Presser Foot and Accessory Definitions A 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 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 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 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 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. 5 G 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 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 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. 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. 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. 6 Circular Sewing Pivot Points q The free arm has holes q ...