User manual ELNA 8200

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. Turn the dial to a lower number to loosen the needle thread tension. q · 3 2 1 Tension is too loose The needle thread forms loops and looks ragged. Turn the dial to a higher number to tighten the needle thread tension. 6 Getting Ready to Embroider q Connecting Machine to Power Supply Machine has an auto voltage system and will automatically adjust to any local power supply voltage between 100 and 240V, 50/60 Hz. Always use the power supply cord that came with the machine. w To connect machine to power supply, turn off the power switch q. Insert machine plug w into the machine and the power supply plug e into the wall socket. e Your machine may come 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. For Your Safety Do not use extension cords or plug adapters. Do not touch plug with wet hands. Always turn off the power/light switch first and then unplug from the electrical outlet. Examples: · when leaving the machine unattended · when cleaning the machine · when attaching or removing parts such as needle or needle plate Do not place heavy items on cords. Do not subject cords to heat. Do not use damaged cords. Have the cord repaired immediately. While the machine is in operation, always keep your eye on the sewing area and do not touch any moving parts such as the thread take-up lever, flywheel or needle. 7 IMPORTANT: Before turning on your machine, clear your table surface of anything that might obstruct the carriage movement. If your machine is in a cabinet, check that the machine is even or above the cabinet surface. (The carriage could possibly hit the cabinet and disturb the sewing result.) TURN ON THE POWER SWITCH. NOTE: After turning on the machine there is approximately a six second delay before the LCD Touch Screen becomes visible. (This is the required boot up time and is not a malfunction.) 4 Designs Hoop Size A(F): 126X110mm 1 2 3 AZ 5 6 7 8 Mode Edit q Start/Stop Key (changes color to indicate function) Press this (green) key to start the machine. When the machine is running, press this (red) key to stop machine. NOTE: The Elna 8200 is equipped with a safety feature that will automatically shut down the machine to prevent overheating if it is running overloaded. Follow the instructions that appear in the LCD touch screen should this occur. q 8 LCD Touch Screen When the machine is turned on, the design selection window will appear in the LCD touch screen. NOTE: Only a light touch is required when making a selection on the LCD touch screen. Do not touch the surface of the screen with any hard or sharp object, such as pencils, pens, screwdrivers, etc. Design Selection Window Keys 1. Built-in designs There are 58 built-in designs. For an overview, see page 48. 2. Alphabets Three distinctive fonts ­ Gothic, Script and Cheltenham. In addition, 2 letter and 3 letter monogramming. See page 30. 3. PC design cards (optional) Please verify that this machine will accept compact flash card. See page 36. 4. Edit This is the window where you can modify and combine designs. See page 37. 2 5. Next key Touch this key to go forward to next window in sequence. 3 6. Previous key Touch this key to go back to the previous window in sequence. 7 8 9 1 Designs Hoop Size A(F): 126X110mm 1 2 3 4 AZ 5 6 7 8 Mode Edit 6 5 4 7. Window category Names the window function based on the activated category. 8. Hoop recommendation Identifies the appropriate hoop (and shows its dimensions) depending on the designs displayed on the screen. The example shows standard rectangular A hoop and the optional round F hoop. 9. Sound This symbol indicates the beep sound is on. See page 11. 10. Mode key This key opens the mode selection window. See page 10. 10 9 Mode Selection Window Keys The mode key is displayed in the selection window no matter the category: built-in designs, alphabets, PC design cards or edit. 4 Designs Hoop Size A(F): 126X110mm 1 2 3 Touch the "Mode" key. AZ 5 6 7 8 Mode Edit 1 2 3 4 The mode selection window will open. 1. Open file key Any designs that have been saved can be recalled. See page 44. 2. SET preference key You can program the machine to change the default settings to reflect your personal sewing style. See page 11. 5 3. On screen information key View basic operation information windows. See page 14. 4. Return carriage key Use this key to bring the carriage back to the store position after completing embroidery. IMPORTANT: Always have the carriage in the stored position before turning OFF the machine. 5. Return key Use this key to close this window and return to the previous window. 10 SET Preference Keys Designs Hoop Size A(F): 126X110mm 1 2 3 4 These functions can be set according to your preferences: screen contrast, sound volume, eco mode, inch/mm, adjust key position, set maximum embroidery speed, sewing light, thread selection, format and language. AZ 5 6 7 8 Touch the "Mode" key. Mode Edit Touch the "SET" preference key to access and personalize the machine settings. 1. Screen contrast The LCD touch screen has an adjustable backlight so the contrast can be lightened or darkened. Touch the "+" key to darken and the "­" key to lighten. 2. Sound The beep volume default setting is 5 but it can be adjusted between 0 (off) and 10 (loud). Touch the "+" key to increase and the "­" key to decrease or turn off. 3. Eco Mode After turning on the machine this energy saving feature will darken the LCD touch screen and turn off the sewing light if the machine has not been used. Simply touch the LCD screen for the screen and light to turn back on. The eco mode default setting is 10 minutes but it can be adjusted between 1 and 30 minutes. Touch the "+" key to increase and the "­" key to decrease. If you want to turn off the eco mode, touch the "+" key until "OFF" appears in the display. 4. Inch/millimeter Choose to have the measuring unit for designs readout in either inch or millimeters. The default unit setting is millimeters. Touch either the "inch" or "mm" key. 5. Touch the "Next" key. NOTE: Any change in the set preference window must be "registered" to be activated. Only touch the "Register" key (6) after making all changes desired. 1 Screen Contrast 5 Eco Mode 10min inch/mm Register SET 2 + + inch mm 3 4 6 5 11 7 Key Position Adjustment Yes SET Maximum Speed Setting 650spm 7. Adjust key positions If the touch keys in the LCD touch screen do not react to your touch, the keys may need to be adjusted or realigned. Touch the "Yes" key to open the key position adjustment window. + Sewing Light Register Key Position Adjustment PRESS MARK (+). The first of five black plus (+) symbols will appear. Touch the black symbols in the order that they appear. Key Position Adjustment END After the fifth black symbol is touched, the END message appears. Wait a few moments and the set preference window reappears. Key Position Adjustment Yes SET 8 Maximum Speed Setting 650spm + 8. Set maximum embroidery speed The maximum embroidery speed default setting is 650 spm (stitches per minute). Designs featuring narrow zigzag stitches may need to be sewn at a slower speed for best results. Touch the "­" key to decrease and "+" key to increase. 9. Sewing light You can operate the machine with the sewing light on or off. Touch this key to change between the two settings. Touch the "Next" key. 9 Sewing Light Register 12 10 10. Select thread brand Choose from three popular brands of embroidery thread. The default thread brand is Robinson-Anton®. Touch the key that represents the brand of thread you use most commonly. The color code and name for that brand of thread will be displayed in the LCD screen after selecting a design. Format If the built-in memory or PC design card does not function because the memory bank is damaged, you must re-enable by formatting the memory. NOTE: Formatting will erase all stored data. 11. Built-in memory Touch "Yes" key next to Built-in memory. 12. PC design card (or Compact Flash) Touch "Yes" key next to ATA PC card. 14 13. Reset to factory defaults Touch this key to return everything, except language, to the default settings (same settings as when you purchased the machine). 14. Language selection Touch the language key to open the language selection window. Choose from eleven languages. Touch the key that represents the language you desire. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. English French Spanish Italian Dutch German Portuguese Swedish Russian Finnish Japanese Thread selection RobisonAnton Madeira Mettler 11 12 13 Format Built-in Memory ATA PC Card Reset all to defaults Register SET Yes Yes Yes e i a b c d j 15 (16) h g f k 15. Register key Touch this key to save your personal settings and exit the set preferences window. If you touch the "Return" key (16), you will exit the set preference window but the new setting will not be saved. 13 How to Access On Screen Information Designs Hoop Size A(F): 126X110mm 1 2 3 4 The LCD touch screen can show you information for these basic machine operations: changing needles, inserting the bobbin, threading the machine and winding the bobbin. AZ 5 6 7 8 1. Touch the "Mode" key to open the mode selection window. Mode Edit 1 2 2. Touch the "On Screen Information" key to open the index window. Index Changing needles Inserting the bobbin Threading the machine Winding the bobbin ? ? ? ? 3 3. Touch one of the keys in the index window. Changing needles 4. View the illustrations of the topic selected. 5. Touch the "Return" key to go back to the index window. Touch "Return" key again to exit mode selection window. 5 14 Winding a Bobbin q To remove bobbin, slide bobbin cover plate release button q to the right and lift away the bobbin cover plate w. w e Lift out the bobbin e. (Always use bobbin type supplied with machine.) (A) Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown. Attach the spool holder and press it firmly against the spool of thread. (B) NOTE: Spool holder needs to be changed according to the type of thread spool (A) Large spool (B) Small spool Additional Spool Pin t The additional spool pin can be used to wind a bobbin without unthreading the machine. PROCEDURE: Insert the spool stand w and the additional spool pin e in the hole q. Place the felt r and spool t on the pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown. r e w q NOTE: Hole is located in front and to the right of the standard spool pin. 15 q w Using both hand, pull thread towards left and insert thread into slit. q Pull the thread (dotted line in illustration) around the thread guides following the broken lines indicated on the machine q . 3 2 1 w Pass the thread through the hole in the bobbin from inside to the outside. Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle w. Push bobbin winder spindle to the right. (The LCD touch screen will show a bobbin winding message.) Holding the free end of the thread, press the Start/Stop key. Stop machine after the bobbin has made a few turns. Cut the thread tail close to the hole in the bobbin. Start machine again to continue winding bobbin. When the bobbin is fully wound, stop the machine. e Move the spindle to the left to return the bobbin winder to its original position. Remove the bobbin and cut the thread with the bobbin winder cutter e. NOTE: Do not move the bobbin winder spindle while the machine is running. If the machine is running for more than two minutes during bobbin winding, it will automatically stop for safety purposes. 16 Inserting the Bobbin Place the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running counterclockwise. Guide the thread into notch q on the front side of the bobbin case. Hold the bobbin with your right hand and pull the thread to the left, through the tension spring blades. q w Continue pulling the thread lightly until the thread slips into notch w. Pull out about 15 cm (6") of thread. Replace the bobbin cover plate. Refer to the chart shown on the bobbin cover plate to check the threading. 17 Threading the Machine Raise the presser foot with the presser foot lever. Hand turn the flywheel (always turn towards you) to bring the needle up to its highest position. q Using both hands, pull thread towards left and insert thread into slit. firmly insert the thread under the thread guide plate q . Pull thread foward around guide w . (Thread pathway is indicated on the machine with solid line.) w 3 2 1 Guide the thread down right channel and around the thread holder e . e Pull the thread up the left channel to the take-up lever. Firmly pull the thread from right to left, over the take-up lever and down into the take-up lever eye r. r 4 t Proceed down left channel and through the lower thread guide t. Slide the thread to the left behind the needle bar thread guide y. y Thread the needle from front to back manually or use the built-in needle threader. See page 19. 18 Built-in Needle Threader Hand turn the flywheel (always turn towards you) to bring the needle up to its highest position. Turn OFF the power switch. Lower the presser foot. Pull down the needle threader lever q as far as it will go. Hook w is automatically inserted into the needle eye. q w Bring the thread around guide e and under hook w. e w r Slowly release the lever while holding the thread end and let the needle threader return to its original position. A loop of thread r is pulled through the needle eye. Pull the thread loop off the guide to the back and manually bring the thread through the needle eye. NOTE: The needle threader can be used with #11 to #16 size needles. Thread weight may vary from 30 to 90. If the needle threader does not catch a thread loop, check the needle and positioning. 19