User manual ELNA 2600

[. . . ] -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. 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. [. . . ] 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. It seams and finishes the fabric edges simultaneously. 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. Model 2600: Place the fabric to leave a 5/8" (1. 6 cm) allowance. 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. Place the fabric to leave a 5/8" (1. 6 cm) allowance. 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. r Thread tension: 2 ­ 5 t Presser foot: A r t . S. S The triple seam is sewn with two stitches forward and one stitch backward, forming a seam that does not rip easily. Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole seams. 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. q 13/11 Rickrack or Triple ZIgzag w e Machine setting q Stitch: 13 (Model 2800) 11 (Model 2600) w Stitch width: 2­5 e Stitch length: S. S. r Thread tension: 2 ­ 5 t Presser foot: A r t . S. S Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that you might use a zigzag stitch. This stitch is used as a decorative topstitch as well. 22 q2 w e r t Button Sewing Machine setting q Stitch: 2 w Stitch width: Adjust as necessary e Stitch length: Any r Thread tension: 3 ­ 7 t Presser foot: F y Feed dog: Lowered y . S. S 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. [. . . ] The needle is too fine for the fabric being sewn. The needle size is not suitable for the thread. The needle and/or thread are not suitable for the fabric being sewn. A stretch needle is not used for sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthetics. [. . . ]