User manual ELNA EXPLORE 340

[. . . ] This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this sewing machine. When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. [. . . ] Pivot the fabric around the needle to change sewing direction as desired. 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. 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. Turning a square corner The cornering guide helps you maintain a 5/8" (1. 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 handwheel toward you. Raise the presser foot and pivot the fabric so the edge of the fabric will align with the 5/8" (1. Model 340: 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 while guiding the fabric edge along the guide. y Guide CAUTION: 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 320: Sew while guiding the fabric so the needle drops off the fabric edge on the right. Model 340: 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. CAUTION: Do not set the stitch width less than 5 when using the overedge foot C, otherwise the needle may hit the foot causing the needle to bend or break. This stitch is used to finish a raw edge on synthetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker. The triple seam is sewn with two stitches forward and one stitch backward, forming a seam that does not rip easily. Also use it when constructing items such as backpacks for extra strength. Carefully guide the fabric while sewing as the fabric moves back and forth. Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that you might use a zigzag stitch. Adjust the stitch width to match it with the span of the holes in the button. Turn the flywheel to check if the needle enters into each hole in the button. [. . . ] Lower the foot and turn the screw to align the guide on the foot with the folded edge. When the needle swings to the right, allow the needle to just clear the folded edge of the fabric. NOTE: Increase the needle thread tension for more exaggerated results. Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance, and to add design interest. [. . . ]