IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your Elna 6600 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 6600 (UL, CSA). 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I ­ Machine Parts and Functions Part Names ............................................................................................ 3 Standard Accessories ......................................................................... 4-5 Presser Foot and Accessory Definitions ............................................ 5-6 Extension Table and Free Arm .............................................................. 7 Circular Sewing Pivot Points ................................................................. 7 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 Adjusting Needle Thread Tension ....................................................... 18 Using the Fine Adjustment Screw ....................................................... 19 Saddle Stitch ....................................................................................... 57 Stretch Seam ....................................................................................... 57 Overlock Stitch .................................................................................... 58 Double Overlock Stitch ........................................................................ 58 SECTION IV ­ Quilting Piecing Fabrics Together ..................................................................... 59 Quilt Stitch ........................................................................................... 59 Quilt Guide ........................................................................................... 59 Open Toe Walking Foot ....................................................................... 60 Patchwork ............................................................................................ 60 French Knots ....................................................................................... 60 Buttonhole Appliqué ............................................................................ 61 Free Motion Quilting or Stippling ........................................................ 62 Stippling Stitch ..................................................................................... 62 SECTION V ­ Decorative Sewing Scallop Edges ...................................................................................... 63 Corded Trim ......................................................................................... 63 Single Cord For Gathering Heavy Fabric ........................................... 63 Twin Needle Sewing ........................................................................... 64 Twin Needle Decorative Sewing ......................................................... 65 Satin Stitches ­ Elongation ................................................................. 65 Mirror Image ........................................................................................ 65 Circle Sewing ....................................................................................... 66 Large Scallop Border .......................................................................... 66 SECTION II ­ Getting Ready to Sew Selecting the Correct Needle and Thread .......................................... 20 Changing Needles ............................................................................... 20 Needle Definitions ............................................................................... 21 Winding a Bobbin .......................................................................... 22-23 Additional Spool Pin ............................................................................ 23 Inserting the Bobbin ............................................................................ 24 Threading the Machine ........................................................................ 25 Built-in Needle Threader ..................................................................... 26 Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread ........................................................... 27 SECTION VI ­ Programming Combinations Single Repeat with Lockstitch ............................................................. 67 Combining a Sequence ...................................................................... 68 Inserting a Second Color ..................................................................... 68 Reset Combined Sequence to Beginning ........................................... 69 Reset Combined Sequence to Beginning of Incomplete Stitch ......... 69 Combining Letters ............................................................................... 70 How to Preview the Combined Sequence .......................................... 71 Editing .................................................................................................. 71 Individually Adjusting Stitch Width or Length ...................................... 72 Alignment of Stitches within a Sequence ........................................... 72 Permanent Memory (Saving, Overwriting, Recalling and Deleting) .............................. 73-74 SECTION III ­ Basic Sewing How to Select a Stitch ......................................................................... 28 Straight Stitch ...................................................................................... 28 Starting to Sew ................................................................................... 28 Finishing Off a Seam ........................................................................... 28 Cutting the Threads ............................................................................. 29 Changing Sewing Direction ................................................................. 29 Adjusting Needle Position ................................................................... 29 Adjusting Stitch Length ....................................................................... 30 Programming My Personal Settings ............................................. 30-31 Sewing on Heavy Fabrics ................................................................... 32 Gathering ............................................................................................. 32 Zipper Insertion ............................................................................. 33-34 Rolled Hem .......................................................................................... 35 Zigzag Stitch ........................................................................................ 36 Overcasting ......................................................................................... 36 Satin Stitch Appliqué ........................................................................... 37 3-Step Zigzag ...................................................................................... 37 Mending a Tear .................................................................................... 38 Apply 7mm (1/4) Elastic ..................................................................... 38 Blind Hem Stitches .............................................................................. 39 Lingerie Stitch ...................................................................................... 39 Triple Seam ......................................................................................... 40 Super Overlock Stitch .......................................................................... 40 Super Stretch Stitch ............................................................................ 40 Buttonhole Variations .................................................................... 41-46 Corded Buttonhole .............................................................................. 47 4 Step Memory Buttonholes ­ Classic and Bound ....................... 48-51 How to Sew on a Button ...................................................................... 52 Darning ................................................................................................ 53 Bartacks ............................................................................................... 54 Arrowtack ............................................................................................. 55 Eyelets ................................................................................................. 55 Shell Tuck ............................................................................................ 55 Basting Stitch ....................................................................................... 56 SECTION VII ­ Heirloom Pintucks 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