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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SWISS DESIGN

INSTRUCTION BOOK
MODEL 8006

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your Elna model 8006 sewing machine is designed and constructed for HOUSEHOLD use
only. Read all instructions 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:
1. Do not allow the machine to be used as a toy.
Supervision is necessary when this machine is used
by or near children.
2. Use this machine only for its intended use as
described in this manual. Use only attachments
recommended by the manufacturer as described in
this manual.
3. 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 nearest authorized dealer or service center for
examination, repair, electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
4. This machine is equipped with a special connection
cord which, if damaged, must be replaced by an
identical cord. This can be obtained from your
dealer.
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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
can 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
SECTION | Machine Parts and Functions
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Standard Accessories ........ 3
Extension Table/Free Arm.. ww
Fine Adjustment Dial.......... 4
How to Drop the Feed Dog............. 5
Additional Presser Foot Clearance... 5
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Computer Display Screen Brightness Control ........ ee 6
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Thread Tension Dial ........... cee 8
* Choosing the Correct Tension .... 8
* Tension is Too Tight «0.0.0: 8
¢ Tension is Too Loose .. 8
Function Keys vce 9
¢ Up/Down Needle Key.. “ud
¢ Auto-lock Key .............- 9
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Program Panel Keys 10
* Memory Key...... v0
¢ Clear Key 20... watO
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* Letter Size Key... ld
¢ Upper/Lowercase Key ...........0... 10
* Sewing and Frame Position Key .... ial O
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* Next Page Key......... el)
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SECTION Il Getting Ready to Sew
Needle and Thread Selection oo... ee ceeeeereeeeeneeennees 12
Connecting Machine to Power Supply .. sel
Language Selection... es sald
Winding the Bobbin...... wel 4
Inserting the Bobbin ....... ra ks)
Threading the Machine. ......... 16
Automatic Needle Threader ..... 16
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread... eee eeneeeeeeteenees 17
SECTION Ill Traditional Sewing
(Utility, Buttonhole and Decorative Sewing)
How to Select Traditional Sewing Mode uo... eee 18
How to Select a Stitch... ee ccc ccceeee cece eeetteeeneeetetetneesens 18
Straight Stitch wo... 219
* Starting to Sew... wel
* Changing Sewing Direction .. wroh®
¢ Finishing Off a Seam .......... ee)
* Adjusting Stitch Length ..... 20
¢ Variable Needle Positions oo... cee eeeeeereeeereeenees 20
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¢ Fabric Preparation ... 2
* Lapped Application .. 21-22
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Zigzag Stitch oe eee 25
¢ Adjusting Width and Length... 25
Whip and Roll Hem... eeeereeerenees 26
Satin Stitch Applique .......ccececcccecsecenes 26
How to Sew on a Button.. el
Overcast Stitches ........ ..28
* Zigzag Stitch....... 28
° Multiple Zigzag... 28
¢ Super Overlock Stitch .... e:
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Super Stretch Stitch we 30
Parisian Hemstitch or Pinstitch .. 7
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Sensor Buttonholes .........
¢ Classic Buttonhole ...
¢ Stretch Buttonhole.....
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¢ How to Alter Buttonhole Stitch Width and Length ........ 34
* Reinforced Buttonhole ooo... ccc cee ttceeseceseeeeneeees 34
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Patchwork .......c:ceecseeereeens 186
Daisy Stitch for SMOCKING ......... cc eceeceeseeteeteessteeesesseeesessees 36
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Decorative Satin Stitches 0.2... cccecccccccesseeeecseeenssenees 37
* Scallop Edges ...........
¢ Heirloom Insertion
SECTION IV Hoop Embroidery
Getting Ready to Monogram and Embroider .................0. 39
* Selecting Needle and Thread... cceesessesseseseee 39
* Stabilizing: Fabrics... 2s. j.eccq.stesk gnaw satincogertedcaetaveaveres 39
© Template... 39
© Machine Threading...........cceccccceceessscsesssseseeceeeeseeeaaes 40
¢ Securing Fabric in Embroidery Hoop .. .. 40-41
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* Programming Letters and Numbers
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* Programming Uppercase and Lowercase Letters
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* Programming Diacritical Letters
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Thread Breaks While Embroidering .............0ccccccccceeeeeee 48
¢ Beginning Key ......... cece .
¢ Frame Backward Key
* Frame Forward Key uc.
Large Pattern Embroidery with Optional
EnVision Cards: eccscctvite.: nts ute ae be te ows 49
* Insert EnVision Card 49
¢ Eject EnVision Card ................ 49
EnvVision Card Sewing — 100 Series.............. ..50
How to Skip on 100 Series EnVision Cards .. od
EnVision Card Sewing — #1, #2, #3, etO. neces 52
SECTION V Care Of Your Machine
Cleaning the Bobbin Area oo... ccccetcsetesteeetereeessaeens
Cleaning the Hook Area and Feed Dog... :
Replacing the Bobbin Case .......... ee
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Machine Parts and Functions
Part Names
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Foot pressure dial
. Top cover
. Thread tension dial
. Spool holder (Large)
. Bobbin winder spindle
. Program panel keys
. Computer display screen
. Up/down needle key
. Auto-lock key
. Reverse key
. Start/stop key
. Extension table (Accessory storage box)
. Bobbin cover plate release button
. Bobbin cover plate
. Needle threader
. Thread cutter
Carrying handle
Thread take-up lever
Presser foot lever
Buttonhole lever
Feed dog lever
Carriage
Power switch
Machine sockets
Card eject button
Envision Card
EnVision Card slot
Flywheel

Standard Accessories
Overlock foot
Satin stitch foot
Blind hem foot
Zipper foot
Embroidery foot
Automatic buttonhole foot
Metal foot
. Screwdriver
. Bobbins
. Additional spool pin
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. Lint brush
. Seam ripper
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Extension Table (Accessory Storage Box)
and Free Arm
Lift the extension table up from the machine to
expose the free arm.
Advantages of free arm sewing:
¢ For stitching sleeves, waistbands, pants legs
or any circular garment area
¢ For darning socks or mending knees, elbows or
worn areas in children’s clothing
Attach the extension table for a large sewing surface.
Position the tabs on the base grooves and push
down gently.
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 “+”.
If stitches are too long, correct by turning the cial
in the direction of “—”.

How to Drop the Feed Dog
The feed dog drops out of position for hoop
embroidery sewing and special sewing techniques:
free motion embroidery, button sewing, etc.
The feed dog must always be up for traditional
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).
@ Raised position
@) Lowered 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, to place heavy fabrics under the
presser foot, or when moving the hoop under 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

Foot Pressure Dial
The foot pressure dial should be set at “3” for
traditional 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” setting.
@ Setting mark
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.
Controlling Sewing Speed
Sewing speed varies with the foot control. The harder
you press on the foot control, the faster the machine
runs.
Computer Display Screen
Brightness Control
Display screen lightens or darkens for visibility by
turning the dial located under the top cover in front of
the foot compartment.

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Changing Needles
Raise the needle by pressing the up/down
needle key. Lower the presser foot.
Tur off the power switch.
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
@ Needle clamp screw
Remove the needle from the clamp. Insert the
new needie 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.
@ Needle insertion view hole
@® 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.
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 and the seam allowance
line.
Millimeters Inches
Lines on
needle plate
@ Center needle position
@ Edge of fabric
© Needle plate guide lines