User manual ELNA 8600

[. . . ] IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your Elna 8600 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. 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. [. . . ] Cut buttonhole open with the seam ripper. Troubleshooting Tips If the button is extremely thick and difficult to fit through the test buttonhole, you can lengthen the buttonhole by pulling back the buttonholder on the foot a little extra. The length of the hole will increase by that same amount. Make sure there is not a gap between the slider and the spring holder. If there is a gap, the sides of the buttonhole will be different lengths t. q w e t r q w e r t Buttonholder Slider There should be no gap Spring holder Buttonhole sides sewn incorrectly 51 How to Adjust Buttonhole Stitch Width and Length Touch "Adjust" key. (See page 33 for explanation regarding operation of keys. ) r w q Touch the "+" or "­" keys to change the buttonhole for different weights of fabric and thread. q w e r "­"key = Narrower width "+"key = Wider width "­"key = Shorter stitch "+"key = Longer stitch e q w e r NOTE: Manual settings are canceled when a different stitch is selected or the power is turned off. Adjust Keyhole Buttonhole Stitch Length According to Fabric and Thread q w e q 0. 40 ­ Lightweight fabric (for lawn and batiste) w 0. 45 ­ Mediumweight fabric (for gabardine, linen and wool) e 0. 80 ­ Heavyweight fabric (for coating and polar fleece) 52 19 Classic Buttonhole (4 Step Programmable) PROG. Classic BH Pull Button Holder f irmly. 13 14 15 16 17 18 3 Auto R 19 PROG. 20 21 22 23 24 The classic buttonhole is especially suited for oversized novelty buttons or larger decorative openings for weaving curtain rods and scarves, for example. All buttonholes should use interfacing suitable for the fabric weight. Select 19. Adjust AZ Use either the "R" or optional "B" buttonhole foot. If you use the R foot, fully extend open the buttonholder q (maximum buttonhole size with this foot is 3. 2 cm or 1 1/4). DO NOT pull down the buttonhole lever. Alter the buttonhole width to match the fabric and thread. Insert the garment under the foot and hand turn the flywheel to lower the needle at the starting point. Lower the buttonhole foot. Step1 Sew to length required, then press " 3 Auto R Start sewing - zigzag backwards on left side. Press "Reverse" key. ". Step2 Sew up to start position, then press " 3 Auto R ". Start sewing ­ back bartack and zigzag forward on right side. Press "Reverse" key. 53 Step3 Machine stops when BH is completed. 3 Auto R Start sewing ­ front bartack, lockstitch and machine will automatically stop when buttonhole is completed. Sewing Additional Buttonholes Restart for the same size. Different size Cancel To sew another buttonhole the same size - raise foot, move fabric, lower foot and sew. Reset Buttonhole Size To sew a buttonhole a different size (or to adjust stitch length), reset the machine by touching "Cancel" key or reselect buttonhole. Sew new buttonhole size using same method. Cutting Open Buttonhole See page 51. Troubleshooting Tip If there is a difference in stitch length (density) between the right and left sides of the buttonhole, use the fine adjustment screw. Classic BH Pull Button Holder f irmly. 13 14 15 16 17 18 3 Auto R Corded buttonholes are found on coats and other garments that require extra strong buttonholes. Sew a corded buttonhole using the same procedure described for a classic buttonhole 19. See page 52. 19 PROG. 20 21 22 23 24 Adjust AZ q w With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord q on the spur w at the back of the buttonhole foot. Position the cord into the forks e on the front of the foot to hold the ends tight. q q e Hand turn the flywheel to lower the needle into the garment where the buttonhole will start and lower the buttonhole foot. Each side of the buttonhole and the bartacks will be sewn over the cord q. [. . . ] 38, 42, 65 Hemstitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 85, 86-87, 102, 110 Horizontal/Vertical Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 47, 85 J Jog Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89-92, 94-96, 97, 103-104 Knit Buttonhole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]