ELNA 6003 - LEAFLET User manual

INSTRUCTION
BOOK
MODEL 6003

IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Your
Elna
model
6003
sewing
machine
is
designed
and
constructed
for
HOUSEHOLD
use
only.
Read
all
instruc-
tions
before
using
this
sewing
machine.
DANGER
-
To
reduce
the
risk
of
electrical
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.
2.
Always
unplug
before
replacing
light
bulb.
Replace
bulb
with
same
type
rated
13.2
Volts
D.C.
3
watts.
3.
Do
not
reach
for
the
machine
if
it
has
fallen
into
water.
Unplug
immediately.
4.
Do
not
place
or
store
machine
where
it
can
fall
or
be
pulled
into
a
tub
or
sink.
Do
not
place
it
in
or
drop
it
into
water or other liquid.
WARNING
-
To
reduce
the
risk
of
burns,
fire,
electrical
shock
or
injury:
—
RO
16.
.
Do
not
allow
the
machine
to
be
used
as
a
toy.
Supervision
is
necessary
when
this
machine
is
used
by
or
near
children.
.
Use
this
machine
only
for
its
intended
use
as
described
in
this
manual.
Use
only
attachments
recommended
by
the
manufacturer
4s
described
in
this
manual.
.
Never
operate
this
machine
if
it
has
a
damaged
cord
or
plug,
is
not
working
properly,
has
been
dropped
or
damaged,
or
dropped
into
water.
Return
the
machine
to
the
nearet
authorized
dealer
or
service
center
for
examination,
repair,
electrical
or
mechanical
adjustment.
.
This
machine
is
equipped
whit
a
Special
connection
cord
which,
if
damaged,
must
be
replaced
by
an
identical
cord.
This
can
be
obtained
from
your
dealer.
-
Never
operate
the
machine
with
any
air
opening
blocked.
Keep
ventilation
openings
of
the
sewing
machine
and
foot
control
free
from
accumulation
of
lint,
dust
and
fibers.
.
Never
drop
or
insert
any
object
into
any
opening.
. Do not use outdoors.
.
Do
not
operate
where
aerosol
(spray)
products
are
being
used
or
where
oxygen
is
being
administered.
.
To
disconnect,
turn
machine
off,
then
remove
plug
from
outlet.
.
Do
not
unplug
by
pulling
on
cord.
To
unplug,
grasp
the
plug,
not
the
cord.
-
Keep
fingers
away
from
all
moving
parts.
Special
care:
should
be
used
around
the
sewing
machine
needle.
.
Always
use
the
proper needle
plate.
The
wrong
plate
an
cause
the
needle
to
break.
. Do not use bent needles.
-
Do
not
pull
or
push
fabric
while
stitching.
It
may
deflect
the
needle
causing
it
to
break.
.
Switch
the
machine
off
when
making
any
adjustment
in
the
needle
area,
such
as
threading
needle,
changing
needle,
threading
bobbin,
changing
presser
foot,
etc.
Always
unplug
the
sewing
machine
from
the
electrical
outlet
when
removing
covers,
lubricating
or
when
making
any
other
servicing
adjustments
mentioned
in
the
instruction
manual.
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
Be
sure
to
keep
machine
away
from
static
electricity,
heat
sources,
humidity
and
direct
sunlight.
When
using
your
sewing
machine
the
first
few
times,
place
waste
fabric
under
the
presser
foot
and
run
the
machine
without
thread
for
a
few
minutes.
Wipe
away
excess
oil.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Accessory Storage Compartment .............. 3
Foot Pressure: Dialis.< 2.0654 dint Vea eas aah eke 4
Controlling Sewing Speed .................. .. 4
Using the Fine Adjustment Dial ................ 4
Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension ........... 5
How to Drop the Feed Dog ...............008, 6
Additional Presser Foot Clearance ............. 6
Attaching and Removing Presser Feet .......... 6
Attaching and Removing the Shank ............ ‘6
Ghanging Needles .......... ccc cece cee e ee f
Sewing on Heavy Fabrics .............0000aee 7
Seam Allowance Lines ..........00.cc cee euas 8
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Connecting Machine to Power Supply .......... 9
Main Function of Keys ....... 2.0... eee 10-11
Winding the Bobbin....................--.- 12
Inserting the Bobbin ...............0.00ceee 13
Threading the Machine ..................0.. 14
e Automatic Needle Threader ............... 15
e Drawing up the Bobbin Thread............. 16
Choosing Your Needle and Thread ............ 17
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@ Starting toSeW ..... eee eee 18
e Changing Sewing Direction ............... 18
e Finishing OffaSeam ........ cee eee 18
e Adjusting Stitch Length Manually ..........., 19
e Variable Needle Positions ................. 19
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Twin Needs: HSM: schixiGveeee dn a awaadcad 23
Other Forms of the Straight Stitch ............ 24
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Whip and’ Roll Hem soc cs5o leave des aes eee ee 26
Satin Stitch Applique ......... 00.0... cee eee 26
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e Multiple Zigzag ..... 0. cc ce eee 27
e Super Overlock Stitch.................... 27
e Super Stretch Stitch ..................... 27
Buttonhole Variations ......... 0.0.0 ccc eae 28
e Sensor Buttonholes ..............000. 28-30
e Keyhole Buttonhole .......... ccc cee eae 31
e Classic Automatic Buttonhole (BH1) ........ 32
e Corded Buttonhole ...........0......000 33
How to Sew ona Button ...................05 34
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SNE SUCH: « auuhev eS Gen target eed owe en 36
SMOCKING "tte eee rte oe re ee 36
Decorative Satin Stitches .................0, 37
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How to Program Decorative Stitches .......... 39
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* Combining MOtis: iu sae dlain dtwwlbe aed 39
* Combining Motifs with Mirror mage ........ 40
Care of Your Machine ..................004. 41
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Names of Parts
—k Extension table
(Accessory box)
Needle plate
Needle threader
Thread cutter
Face plate
Thread take-up lever
Foot pressure dial
Thread tension dial
Top cover
Stitch pattern chart
Spool holder
Spool pin
Bobbin winder spindle
Bobbin winder stopper
Front cover
Speed control lever
Up/down needle key
Auto-lock key
Reverse key
Fine adjustment dial
Bobbin cover plate release button
Bobbin cover plate
Shank
Needle clamp screw
Needle
Presser foot
Carrying handle
Presser foot lever
Buttonhole lever
Free arm
Feed dog lever
Machine sockets
Power switch
Flywheel

Accessory Storage Compartment
OO eS
10.
11.
12.
13.
14,
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
Set of needles
Quilt guide
: Blind hem foot
: Hemmer foot
: Zipper foot
: Metal foot
: Satin stitch foot
: Overlock foot
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Extension table
Pull the extension table away from the machine to
expose the free arm. (See illustration.)
The lid of the accessory storage box lifts open toward
you. Sewing accessories are conveniently located in
the box.
Screwdriver
R: Automatic buttonhcole foot
Lint brush
Bobbins
Seam ripper
Large spool holder
Small spool holder
Spool stand
Additional spool pin
Spool pin felt

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Foot Pressure Dial
The foot pressure dial should be set at “3” for regular
sewing. Reduce the pressure to “2” for applique, cutwork,
drawn work, basting and embroidery.
Velours and knits with a lot of stretch may require a “1”
Seiting.
@ Foot pressure dial
@ Setting mark
Controlling Sewing Speed
Sewing speed can be varied with the foot control. The
harder you press on the foot control, the faster the machine
runs. The maximum sewing speed can be varied by sliding
the speed control lever. For a faster speed, slide it to the
right; for a slower speed, slide it to the left.
@ Foot control
@ Speed control lever
@ High speed
@ Low speed
Using the Fine Adjustment Dial
Choice of fabrics and threads may affect the stitch
formation. The fine adjustment dial may be used to either
lengthen or shorten the stitch.
@ Fine adjustment dial
® Standard mark
@ Setting mark
To fine tune the stitch, use a screwdriver to move the
setting mark.
If stitches are too short, correct by turning the dial in
the direction of “+”.
lf stitches are too long, correct by turning the dial in the
direction of “~".

Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension
e Choosing the Correct Tension
Straight Stitch
The ideal straight stitch will have threads locked between
the two layers of fabric, as shown left (magnified to show
detail).
If you look at the top and bottom of the stitch, you will
notice that there are no gaps; each stitch is smooth and
even.
When adjusting needle thread tension, the higher the
number, the tighter the needle thread.
Results depend on:
- stiffness and thickness of fabric
— number of fabric layers
— type of stitch
Needle thread (Top threaq)
Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
Higher numbers (Tighten)
Lower numbers (Loosen)
®BOSooO
¢ Tension is too tight
The bobbin thread shows through on the top side of the
fabric and it will feel bumpy.
Turn the dial to the left to loosen the needle thread tension.
Solution: Lower numbers (Loosen)
e Tension is too loose
The needle thread shows through on the underside of the
fabric and it will feel bumpy.
Turn the dial to the right to tighten the needle thread
tension.
Solution: Higher numbers (Tighten)

How to Drop the Feed Dog
The feed dog drops out of position for special sewing
techniques: free motion embroidery, button sewing, etc.
The
feed
dog
must
always
be
up
for
normal
sewing.
Locate
the
feed
dog
lever
on
the
back
of
the
free
arm.
Slide
the
lever
either
to
the
right
(down)
or
to
the
left
(up).
@ Lowered position
@ Raised position
Additional Presser Foot Clearance
You can raise the presser foot about 6.5 mm (1/4”) higher
than
the
normal
up
position
for
easy
removal
of
the
presser
foot or to help you place heavy fabrics under the presser
foot. Pull up the presser foot lever beyond the normal up
position.
@ Presser foot lever
Attaching and Removing Presser Feet
Press
the
red
button
on
back
of
the
shank.
The
presser
foot
will
drop
off.
Place
the
selected
presser
foot
so
the
pin
on
the
foot
lies
just
under
the
groove
of
the
shank.
Lower
the
Presser
bar
to
attach
the
foot.
@ Red button
@ Groove
@ Pin
Attaching and Removing the Shank
The
shank
is
removed
by
turning
the
thumbscrew
counter-
clockwise with
the
screwdriver.
@ Thumbscrew
When attaching, match the hole in the shank with the hole
in the presser bar. Put thumbscrew into hole. Tighten
thumbscrew by turning it clockwise.
@ Shank
@ Presser bar

Changing Needles
@ Raise the needle by pressing the up/down needle key.
Lower the presser foot.
Turn off the power switch.
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counter-
clockwise.
@ Needle clamp screw
@ Remove the needle from the clamp. Insert the new
needle into needle clamp with flat side to the back.
When inserting the needle into the clamp, push it up as
far as it will go and tighten the clamp screw firmly.
@ Pin
@ Needle clamp
© To determine if the needle is defective, place the flat
side of the needle onto something flat (a needle plate,
glass, etc.).
The gap between the needle and the flat surface should
be consistent. Never use a bent or blunt needle. It may
cause skipped stitches or thread breakage. Defective
needles can ruin the fabric.
Always purchase good quality needles. Change needle
often.
Sewing on Heavy Fabrics
The black button on presser foot A locks the foot in a
horizontal position when pushed in before lowering the
presser foot. This ensures even feeding at the beginning of
seams and helps when sewing many layers of fabric such
as welt seams used to hem jeans.
When the point of an increased thickness is reached, lower
the needle and raise the presser foot. Press in the black
button. Lower the foot and continue sewing.
This button releases automatically after a few stitches have
been sewn.

Seam Allowance Lines
The lines on the needle plate and bobbin cover plate help
you measure seam width.
* The number indicates the distance between the center
needle position P 3.5 and the seam allowance line.
millimeters
Lines on
needle plate | 15 4/8" | 5/8” | 6/8”
@ Center needle position
@® Edge of fabric
@ Needle plate guide lines
Quilt Guide
The quilt guide will help keep the stitching lines straight.
Loosen the quilt holding screw, slide the quilt guide in the
opening until the desired width is set and tighten the screw.
Sew; the quilt guide will lie over the previous row of
stitching.
® Quilt holding screw
@ Quilt guide
@® Hole
® Distance

Connecting Machine to Power Supply
Before connecting the power cord, make sure the voltage
and frequency shown on the machine are identical to your
electrical power.
To connect the foot control, turn off the power switch.
Insert the foot control plug and machine plug into the
machine and the power supply plug into the wail in this
order.
@ Foot control plug @ Power switch
@ Machine plug © Power supply cord
@ Power supply plug © Foot control
For Your Safety
1. While in operation, always keep your eye on the sewing
area and do not touch any moving parts such as the
thread take-up lever, flywheel or needle.
2. Always turn off the power switch and unplug from the
power supply:
e when leaving the machine unattended
* when attaching or removing parts
e when cleaning the machine.
3. Do not place anything on the foot control.
Operating Instructions:
The “O” symbol on the power switch indicates the “OFF”
position.
Your machine may come equipped with a polarized plug
(one prong wider than the other). A polarized plug reduces
the risk of electrical shock. This plug is intended to fit into a
polarized outlet. if the plug does not fit fully into the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the
plug in any way.

Main Function of Keys
(Keys are located underneath front cover.)
Lift front cover up
and away to reveal
Computer Display Screen oO) (6) ) MO OOM the computer display
screen and keys.
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@ Reverse Key
If you are sewing a straight stitch, zigzag stitch or multiple zigzag stitch
(Stitches 1, 2 and 3), press and hold the reverse key. The machine will sew in
reverse until you release the key.
If you are sewing utility or decorative stitches, when you press this key the
machine will immediately stop and sew a locking stitch.
@® Auto-Lock Key
Press this key while sewing a straight stitch, zigzag stitch or multiple zigzag
stitch (Stitches 1, 2 and 3), the machine will sew a few stitches in place and
stop automatically. Press this key while sewing utility or decorative stitches and
the machine will complete the stitch, lockstitch and stop.
@ Up/Down Needle Key
When you press this key:
If the needle is up, the needle will go down to its lowest position.
The needle will continue to stop in the down position.
If the needie is down, the needle will go to its highest position. The needle
will continue to stop in the up position.
@ Stitch Width Key
Stitch width is shown on the computer display screen.
To decrease the stitch width, press the <@ key.
To increase the stitch width, press the p> Key.
® Stitch Length Key
Stitch length is shown on the computer display screen.
To decrease the stitch length, press the <@ key.
To increase the stitch length, press the p> key.
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@© Computer Display Screen Brightness Control
Display screen lightens or darkens for visibility.
@ Clear Key
When
this
key
is
pressed,
the
memorized
stitches
will
be
cleared
one
by
one.
When
the
Clear
key
and
Enter
key
are
pressed
simultaneously,
the
entire
memorized program is cleared.
Enter / Memory Key
When
this
key
is
pressed
after
selecting
a
stitch,
the
stitch
will
be
memorized.
When
the
key
is
pressed
after
selecting
another
stitch,
that
stitch
will
be
memorized
after
the
previously
memorized
stitch.
The
memory
will
program
up
to 50 stitches including the locking stitch at the end.
© Mirror Image Key
When
this
key
is
pressed
after
selecting
a
stitch,
the
stitch
will
be
in
mirror
image.
@ Information Key
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While
pressing
this
key,
the
computer
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Suggested
presser
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3.
Suggested
thread
tension
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@ Stitch Selection Keys
You can select a stitch by pressing the
key directly above the stitch illustration.
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W: Stitch width
L: Stitch length
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To select stitches 10-42, simply press the
2 digits for the desired stitch. To cancel the
stitch you selected, press the clear key.
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11

Winding the Bobbin
Placing the thread spool
Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the spool!
pin with the thread coming off the spool! as shown.
Attach the large spool holder and press it firmly against the
spool of thread. (The small spool holder is used with narrow
or small spools of thread.)
® Spool pin @® Small spool holder
@ Ordinary spool © Small spool
@® Large spool! holder
Removing the Bobbin
Gently slide the bobbin cover plate release button to the
right and remove the cover plate.
Lift out the bobbin.
© Bobbin cover plate release button
@ Bobbin cover plate
Winding the Bobbin
© Guide the thread around the upper thread guide and
the bobbin winder thread guide. Pass the thread
through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the
, outside.
(Q (le The additional spool pin may be used to wind an extra
&y bobbin without unthreading the machine.
Procedure: insert the spool stand and the additional
spool pin in the hole. Place the felt and spool on the pin
with the thread coming off the spool as shown.
® Hole for spool pin ® Spool
@ Spool stand © Upper thread guide
® Spool pin @® Bobbin winder thread guide
® Felt
@ Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle and push it to the right.
The computer display screen will read “Bobbin Winding”. Holding the free end of
the thread, press the foot control. Stop the machine when it has made a few
turns and cut the thread close to the hole in the bobbin. Press the foot control
again. When the bobbin is fully wound, it will stop automatically.
® Bobbin winder stopper
® Return the bobbin winder to its original position by moving the spindle to the left
and cut the thread as shown.
J2

inserting the Bobbin
@ Place the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running counter-
clockwise
® Guide the thread into notch A on the front side of the bobbin case.
Hold the bobbin with your right hand and pull the thread to the left,
through the tension spring blades.
Continue pulling the thread lightly until the thread slips into notch B.
Pull out about 15 cm (6”) of thread.
@ Replace the bobbin cover plate.
Check the threading by referring to the chart shown on the bobbin
cover plate.
13

Threading the machine
Raise the presser foot. Press the Up/Down needle key until
the needle is in an up position.
Up/Down needie key
Presser foot lever
ORS
Pull the thread around the upper thread guide.
@ Upper thread guide
Guide the thread down and around the checkspring
holder.
@ Checkspring holder
Firmly pull the thread from right to left,
over the take-up lever and down
into the take-up lever eye.
© Thread take-up lever eye
Proceed down through the lower thread guide.
© Lower thread guide
Slide the thread to the left behind the needle bar
thread guide.
Thread the needle from front to back or use
the automatic needle threader.
@ Needle bar thread guide
14

Automatic Needle Threader
@ Raise the needle to its highest position.
Lower the needle threader lever as far as it will go.
@
Turn
the
lever
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow
in
the
illustra-
tion,
then
insert
Hook
@
into
the
needle
eye.
Bring
the
thread
around
Guide
@
and
under
Hook
©.
© Turn the lever in the direction of the arrow in the
illustration, drawing the thread loop through the needle.
Release the lever and let the needle threader return to its
Original position.
Manually bring the thread through the needle eye by
pulling the thread loop to the back.
¢
The
needle
threader
can
be
used
with
#11
to
#16
size
needles.
Thread
weight
may
vary
from
30
to
100.
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Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread
@ Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly with
your left hand.
@ Press the up/down needle key twice to pick up the bobbin
thread. Draw up the needle thread together with a loop
of bobbin thread.
@ Up/down needle key
© Slide 10 cm (4”) of both threads to the back under the
presser foot.
16

Choosing Your Needle and Thread
THREADS NEEDLE SIZE
FABRICS
Crepe de chine Fine Silk
Voile, Lawn, Fine Cotton
Organdi,
Fine
Synthetic
9or11
Georgette,
Fine
Cotton
Covered
Tricot Polyester
Linen, Cotton,
Pique, Serge,
Double Knit,
Percale
Medium 50 Silk
Weight
30
to
80
Cotton
30
to 60
Synthetic
11
or
14
Cotton
Covered
Polyester
Heavy Denim, Tweed, 50 Silk
Weight
Gabardine,
30
to
50
Cotton
Coating,
30
to
50
Synthetic
14
or
16
Drapery,
and
Cotton
Covered
Upholstery
fabric Polyester
NOTE:
*
In
general,
fine
threads
and
needles
are
used
for
sewing
lightweight
fabrics
and
heavier
threads
and
needles
are
used
for
sewing
heavyweight
fabrics.
Always
test
thread
and
needle
size
on
a
scrap
piece
of
fabric.
e Use the same thread for needle and bobbin.
e
When
sewing
stretch,
very
fine
or
synthetic
fabrics,
use
a
stretch
needle.
The
stretch
needle
prevents
skipped
stitches.
17

oO
at
Straight Stitch
When
the
machine
Is
turned
on,
it
is
automatically
set
to
sew
a
straight
stitch
in
the
center
needle
position.
@® 1: Straight stitch
@ A: Metal foot
Starting to Sew
Raise
the
presser
foot
and
position
the
fabric
next
to
a
seam
allowance
line
on
the
needie
plate
(see
page
8).
Lower
the
needle
to
the
point
where
sewing
is
to
begin.
Lower the presser foot and pull the threads toward the
back.
Press
the
foot
control.
Gently
guide
the
fabric
along
the
seam
allowance
line
letting
the
fabric
feed
naturally.
Changing Sewing Direction
Stop the machine and bring the needle down into the fabric
by
pressing
the
up/down
needle
key.
Raise
the
presser
foot.
Pivot
the
fabric
around
the
needle
to
change
sewing
direction. Lower the presser foot.
© Up/down needle key
@ Presser foot lever
Finishing Off a Seam
To
fasten
the
threads
at
the
end
of
a
seam,
press
and
hold
the
reverse
key
while
sewing.
Raise
the
presser
foot.
Remove
the
fabric,
pull
the
threads
to the
back
and
cut
threads
using
the
thread cutter.
(The threads are cut the proper length to start the next
seam.)
@® Reverse key
@ Thread cutter
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