User manual ELNA EXPLORE 240

[. . . ] 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. Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. [. . . ] Lapped zippers are usually inserted into a side seam of skirts or pants, for example. Attach the pin on the zipper foot to the groove on the shank. To sew the left side of the zipper, attach the zipper foot on the right-hand side. To sew the right side of the zipper, attach the zipper foot on the left-hand side. Use this measurement and mark the opening for the zipper. Place right sides of fabric together and sew the seam located below zipper placement. (Make sure to reverse sew the stitches directly below the zipper placement. ) Increase stitch length to 4 and baste the zipper opening closed. Open zipper and place it face down on the seam Teeth are on the seam line and zipper top Turn zipper face up (right seam allowance forms a small fold at basting line) and smooth zipper teeth away from seam. Starting at the bottom, sew through the folded seam allowance and zipper tape. Stop just before the zipper foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape. Lower the needle slightly into the fabric. Raise the zipper foot and open the zipper. Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam. Close the zipper and spread the fabric flat with the right side facing up. Move the zipper foot to the left side pin. Guide the edge of foot along the zipper teeth and stitch through the garment and zipper tape. Stop about 5 cm (2") from the top of the zipper. Slightly lower the needle into the fabric. Raise the foot, remove the seamline basting stitches and open the zipper. Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam, making sure the fold is even. Pintucks Pintucks should be added to your fabric before cutting out the pattern piece. [. . . ] Cleaning the Feed Dog Unplug the machine. Remove the needle plate set screws and the needle plate. With a brush, clean out dust and lint clogging the feed dog teeth. Apply a few drops of sewing machine oil to the points indicated by arrows in illustrations. [. . . ]