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. Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. [. . . ] 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. Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that you might use a zigzag stitch. This stitch is used as a decorative topstitch as well. 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 to hold the button in place. The holes in the button should align with the slot of the foot. A pin can be placed on the foot to form a shank. Make sure to check if the needle enters into both holes in the button. Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric. Bring the needle thread between the button and fabric Through the holes in the button. Pull the needle thread to pick bobbin thread up to the Wind the threads to from a shank and tie them together. 5 ­ 1 r Thread tension: 1 ­ 5 t Presser foot: R NOTES: The size of buttonhole is automatically determined by placing the button in the automatic buttonhole foot. The button holder of the foot takes a button size up to 1" (2. Make a test buttonhole on a sample duplicating the fabric, interfacing and seams of the actual garment to check the settings. Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the needle to its highest position. 1 Place the automatic buttonhole foot with the pin lies just under the groove on the foot holder. Lower the foot lifter to snap the foot in place. q Groove w Pin 2 Pull to open the button holder to the back (A), and place the button in it. [. . . ] The thread is too heavy or too fine for the needle. The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin holder. The bobbin is damaged and does not turn smoothly. The thread is wound loosely on the bobbin. [. . . ]