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. 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. [. . . ] This also occurs if the first stitch on a page is not compatible with the twin needle key. Check the needle. This pattern is not for twin needle Sewing. OK Turn OFF the power switch and insert a twin needle. Insert the spool stand and additional spool pin. Place spool pin felt and second spool on additional spool pin. See page 24. w q Threading the Machine Check that both threads will unwind in the direction shown. Pull threads into slit and follow the same procedure as single threading (see page 27) except at points y and u. y One thread is on right side of needle bar and the other on the left. u Thread each needle by hand from front to back. r e t y u NOTE: The built-in needle threader cannot be used with a twin needle. Turn ON the power switch. 64 Twin Needle Hem Straight Stitch 3 Auto A 1 2 3 4 5 6 A twin needle hem is quick and easy. This is an excellent hemming method for knit fabrics because the bobbin thread zigzags, allowing the hem to stretch with the fabric. Be sure to use a stretch twin needle when sewing knit fabrics. Fold the hem up desired amount and topstitch with the twin needle. Carefully trim away excess fabric using sharp scissors. 7 8 9 10 11 12 SET SET SET Adjust AZ ? Twin Needle Decorative Stitches Decorative 3 Auto F Why not try two different thread colors in the needles?"Twin Needle" key should still be selected. (Reminder: If a stitch is not suitable for twin needle sewing, the stitch key will be gray and disabled. ) 1/7 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 39 40 41 42 42 43 44 L. S L. S. 5 Adjust AZ NOTE: If you first select a stitch (before touching the twin needle key), and it is not suitable for twin needle sewing, the twin needle key will be gray and disabled. Hand turn flywheel to test if needles hit the foot. Place fabric and stabilizer under foot and sew. After completing twin needle sewing, turn OFF the power switch. Set up machine for single needle sewing. Check the needle. Twin needle setting was canceled. OK NOTE: This warning message will appear when you deactivate the twin needle key. Touch "OK" key or turn OFF the power switch and remove twin needle. 65 Satin Stitch Key Touch this key q to open the satin stitch window. q SET SET SET AZ ? Satin Stitch Window Keys Satin Stitch 3 Auto F 25 26 27 28 29 30 Operation of these keys is the same as decorative stitch window keys. See pages 61-62 for identification of keys and how they function. 31 32 33 34 L. S. 3 Adjust AZ 66 Satin Stitches ­ Single Repeat with Programmed Lockstitch and Elongation Lock Stitch 3 Auto F Satin stitches 25-34 can be lengthened up to five times their original size without the stitch length varying. Touch the "Memorize into Sequence" key. [. . . ] 5, 86, 93 Thread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Thread Brand Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Thread Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Thread Cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]