User manual ELNA 2800

[. . . ] -2800 2600 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your Elna 2600/2800 series 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. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. Do not place or store machine where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. [. . . ] S. S Starting to sew Raise the presser foot and place the fabric under the foot. NOTE: To fasten the beginning of the seam, first sew several stitches in reverse then sew forward. Changing the sewing direction Stop the machine and turn the flywheel toward you to bring the needle down into the fabric. Pivot the fabric around the needle to change sewing direction as desired. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing in the new direction. Finishing sewing Press the reverse stitch lever and sew several stitches in reverse at the end of the seam. Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric, drawing the threads to the back. q Draw the threads up and into the thread cutter. q Thread cutter 18 Seam guides on the needle plate The seam guides on the needle plate help you to measure seam allowance. The numbers indicate the distance between the center needle position and the seam guide. q Seam guides Number Spacing (cm) 15 1. 5 20 4/8 5/8 6/8 2. 0 1. 3 1. 6 1. 9 q Spacing (inch) (5/8) (3/4) 1/2 5/8 3/4 Turning a square corner The cornering guide helps you maintain a 5/8" (1. 6 cm) seam allowance when sewing a corner. When the fabric edge facing you lines up with the cornering guide as illustrated, stop stitching and lower the needle into the fabric by turning the flywheel towards you. Raise the presser foot and pivot the fabric so the edge of the fabric will align with the 5/8" (1. 6 cm) seam guide. UTILITY STITCHES q2 w Basic Zigzag e Machine setting q Stitch: 2 w Stitch width: 1­5 e Stitch length: 0. 5 ­ 3 r Thread tension: 2 ­ 5 t Presser foot: A . S. S r t Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcasting, sewing on buttons, etc. NOTE: Use a stabilizer for stretch fabrics such as tricot and knits to prevent puckering. q2 w Overcasting e Machine setting q Stitch: 2 w Stitch width: 5 e Stitch length: 1 ­ 2 r Thread tension: 3 ­ 7 t Presser foot: C (Model 2800) A (Model 2600) r t . S. S Model 2800: Overcasting is used to prevent fabrics from raveling at raw edges. Place the edge of the fabric next to the guide of foot and sew with the fabric edge against the guide. y Guide CAUTION: y Model 2800 Do not set the stitch width less than 5 when using foot C; the needle may hit the foot causing the needle to bend or break. Model 2600: Sew while guiding the fabric so the needle drops off the fabric edge on the right. Model 2600 20 q 17/15 Super Stretch Stitch w e Machine setting q Stitch: 17 (Model 2800) 15 (Model 2600) w Stitch width: 5 e Stitch length: S. S. r Thread tension: 3 ­ 7 t Presser foot: C (Model 2800) A (Model 2600) Model 2800: This stitch is ideal for finishing edges of stretch fabrics. Place the edge of the fabric next to the guide of foot and sew while guiding the fabric edge along the guide. S. S y Model 2800 CAUTION: Do not set the stitch width less than 5 when using the overedge foot C; the needle may hit the foot causing the needle to bend or break. Trim the extra allowance after sewing. Model 2600 q3 w e 3-Step Zigzag Machine setting q Stitch: 3 w Stitch width: 3­5 e Stitch length: 0. 5 ­ 1. 5 r Thread tension: 3 ­ 6 t Presser foot: A . S. S r t This stitch is used to finish a raw edge on synthetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker. It is also used for mending tears. 21 q 12/10 w Triple Seam e Machine setting q Stitch: 12 (Model 2800) 10 (Model 2600) w Stitch width: 0 or 5 e Stitch length: S. S. [. . . ] Lower the foot and sew over the seam line. 39 q2 Satin Stitch Appliqué w Machine setting q Stitch: 2 w Stitch width: 3­5 e Stitch length: 0. 5 ­ 1 r Thread tension:1 ­ 4 t Presser foot: F y Foot pressure: "2" r t e y NOTE: Apply stabilizer to the fabric for the stitch to form correctly. . S. S Baste appliqué pieces on the fabric, or fuse the appliqué pieces on with fusible webbing. Stitch around the appliqué, making sure the needle swings off to the right side of the appliqué outside edge. Turning a curve or corner: Stop the machine and lower the needle into the fabric on the outside edge of the appliqué. [. . . ]