IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your Elna 8200 embroidery 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, 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. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Machine Parts and Functions Part Names ........................................................................................................................................................... Standard Accessories ........................................................................................................................................... Extension Table (Storage Box) ............................................................................................................................. Free Arm ............................................................................................................................................................... Presser Foot Lever and Additional Presser Foot Clearance ............................................................................... Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension .................................................................................................................. 3 4 5 5 5 6 Getting Ready to Embroider Connecting Machine to Power Supply ................................................................................................................ 7 Start/Stop Key ....................................................................................................................................................... 8 LCD Touch Screen ................................................................................................................................................ 9 Design Selection Window Keys ............................................................................................................................ 9 Mode Selection Window Keys ............................................................................................................................ 10 SET Preference Keys .................................................................................................................................... 11-13 How to Access On Screen Information .............................................................................................................. 14 Winding a Bobbin .......................................................................................................................................... 15-16 Inserting the Bobbin ............................................................................................................................................ 17 Threading the Machine ....................................................................................................................................... 18 Built-in Needle Threader .................................................................................................................................... 19 Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread .......................................................................................................................... 20 Changing Needles .............................................................................................................................................. 21 Embroidery Hoops .............................................................................................................................................. 22 Stabilizers ........................................................................................................................................................... 22 Templates ........................................................................................................................................................... 23 Securing Fabric in Hoop ................................................................................................................................ 23-24 Attaching Hoop to Carriage ................................................................................................................................ 25 Embroidering Small Areas .................................................................................................................................. 26 Sewing Designs How to Select a Built-In Design ..................................................................................................................... 26-27 Sewing a Single Built-in Design ......................................................................................................................... 28 Ready to Sew Window After Embroidery Begins ............................................................................................... 29 How to Select Alphabets ............................................................................................................................... 30-31 Sewing Alphabets .......................................................................................................................................... 32-33 Alphabet Corrections .......................................................................................................................................... 34 2 Letter or 3 Letter Monograms .......................................................................................................................... 35 Sewing with PC Design Cards ........................................................................................................................... 36 Edit Window ........................................................................................................................................................ 37 Selecting a Design After Opening the Edit Window ...................................................................................... 38-39 Combine a Built-in Design with Alphabet ...................................................................................................... 40-41 Saving a Design in a File ............................................................................................................................... 42-43 Opening a Saved File ......................................................................................................................................... 44 Embridery with Optional Free Arm Hoop C ........................................................................................................ 45 Taking Care of Your Machine Cleaning the Hook Area ..................................................................................................................................... 46 Replacing the Bobbin Case ................................................................................................................................ 47 Changing the Light Bulb ..................................................................................................................................... 47 DESIGN CHART .......................................................................................................................... 48-49 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................................... 50 INDEX .......................................................................................................................................... 51-52 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 2 1 19 3 4 5 6 7 8 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. Top cover Design chart Spool pin Spool holder, large Bobbin winder cutter Bobbin winder spindle Bobbin winder stop LCD touch screen Start/Stop key Bobbin cover plate release button Extension table (accessory storage box) Bobbin cover plate Needle plate Built-in needle threader Thread cutter and holder Face plate Thread tension dial Thread take-up lever Thread guide slit Needle clamp screw Needle Presser foot Carrying handle Presser foot lever Carriage Machine socket Power switch Card eject button PC design card (optional) PC design card slot Flywheel (always turn towards you) 18 17 16 15 9 10 11 14 12 13 20 21 22 23 31 30 29 24 25 28 27 26 3 1 2 Standard Accessories 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Bobbins Lint brush Additional spool pin Spool pin felt Spool stand Spool holder (large) Spool holder (small) Scissors Screw key Screwdriver Set of needles Standard hoop ­ A (with template) Large hoop ­ B (with template) Power supply cord Instruction Manual Template sheets 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 4 Extension Table (Storage Box) Most accessories are stored inside the extension table. To Open: Pull cover towards you. Lift out the packet of accessories. Ferr Arm Remove the extension table to access the free arm. To Remove: Lift out extension table away from the machine, as shown. NOTE: Always embroider with the extension table attached unless using optional free arm hoop C. See page 45. To Attach: Place tabs over slots and push down on table. Presser Foot Lever and Additional Presser Foot Clearance Raise and lower the foot with this lever q. Before sewing can occur, the presser foot must be lowered to close the tension discs. You can raise the presser foot about 6.5 mm (1/4") higher than the normal up position for easier removal of the hoop. Pull the presser foot lever q up beyond the normal up position. q 5 Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension Align the number 2 on the tension dial with the setting mark q. Balanced thread tension: A small portion of needle thread should appear on the underside of the fabric. When adjusting needle thread tension, the higher numbers tighten, the lower numbers loosen. 1 q 3 2 · Tension is too tight The bobbin thread shows through on the topside of the fabric. ...