ELNA eXcellence 730 PRO User manual

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eXcellence 730 PRO

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing
machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used
by or near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s manual.
3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if
it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.
Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination,
repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this
sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine
needle and/or cutting blade.
11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
12. Do not use bent needles.
13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
14. Switch this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as
threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and
the like.
15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or
when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.
Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant
National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your
retailer for guidance. (European Union only)
For Europe only:
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
For outside Europe (except U.S.A and Canada):
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 the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NAMES OF PARTS
Names of Parts............................................................... 3
Standard Accessories .................................................... 4
Accessories Storage ...................................................... 5
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply........................................ 6
Machine Operating Buttons............................................ 7
Extension Table.............................................................. 8
Controlling Sewing Speed.............................................. 8
Foot Control.................................................................... 8
LCD Screen and Function Keys ..................................... 9
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ....................... 10
Knee Lifter.................................................................... 10
Adjusting the Foot Pressure ..........................................11
Dropping the Feed Dog.................................................11
Balancing Thread Tension............................................ 12
Lockout Key.................................................................. 13
Changing the Presser Foot .......................................... 13
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder .................... 14
Upper Feed Foot ......................................................14-15
Replacing the Needle Plate.......................................... 16
Changing Needles........................................................ 17
Fabric and Needle Chart .............................................. 17
Needle Definitions ........................................................ 18
Winding the Bobbin ................................................. 19-20
Inserting the Bobbin ..................................................... 21
Threading the Machine................................................. 22
Built-in Needle Threader .............................................. 23
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread..................................... 24
Selecting the Patterns .................................................. 25
Customizing Machine Settings ................................ 26-28
TRADITIONAL SEWING
Straight Stitch............................................................... 29
Securing Seams ........................................................... 29
Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric ......................... 29
Changing Sewing Direction.......................................... 29
Cutting Threads............................................................ 30
Needle Plate Guides .................................................... 30
Cornering Guide........................................................... 30
Adjusting the Needle Drop Position ............................. 31
Adjusting the Stitch Length .......................................... 31
Sewing with the Upper Feed Device ............................ 32
Upper feed Balancing Dial ........................................... 32
Straight Stitch Needle Plate ......................................... 33
Lock-a-Matic Stitch....................................................... 33
Locking Stitch............................................................... 33
Straight Stitch with Left Needle Position ...................... 34
Triple Stretch Stitch ...................................................... 34
Knit Stitch ..................................................................... 34
Zipper Sewing ......................................................... 35-37
Rolled Hem................................................................... 38
Gathering...................................................................... 39
Pintucking..................................................................... 39
Zigzag Stitch................................................................. 40
Multiple Zigzag Stitch (Tricot stitch) ............................. 41
Overcasting Stitch ........................................................ 41
Knit Stitch ..................................................................... 42
Double Overcasting Stitch............................................ 42
Blind Hemming ........................................................43-44
Attaching Elastic........................................................... 44
Lingerie Stitch............................................................... 45
Super Overlock Stitch .................................................. 45
Buttonholes .................................................................. 46
Square Buttonhole................................................... 47-50
Using the Stabilizer Plate ............................................. 51
Round End and Fine Fabric Buttonholes ..................... 52
Keyhole Buttonhole ...................................................... 52
Stretch Buttonholes...................................................... 52
Corded Buttonhole ....................................................... 53
Welted Buttonhole ...................................................54-55
Button Sewing .............................................................. 56
Darning.................................................................... 57-58
Tacking ......................................................................... 59
Eyelet............................................................................ 60
DECORATIVE STITCHING
Applique ....................................................................... 61
Fringing......................................................................... 62
Drawn Work.............................................................62-63
Smocking...................................................................... 63
Fagoting........................................................................ 64
Scallop.......................................................................... 64
Patchwork Piecing........................................................ 65
Patchwork..................................................................... 65
Quilting ......................................................................... 66
French Knots ................................................................ 66
Stippling........................................................................ 67
Clasp Stitches .............................................................. 67
Free Motion Quilting (1)........................................... 67-68
Free Motion Quilting (2)................................................ 68
Hand-look Quilt Stitches............................................... 69
Satin Stitches ............................................................... 69
Elongation ratio ............................................................ 69
Cording (3-strand cording) ........................................... 70
Cording (1-strand cording)............................................ 70
Circular Sewing ............................................................ 71
Twin Needle Sewing................................................ 72-73
PROGRAMMING A PATTERN COMBINATION
Pattern Combination..................................................... 74
Programming Auto-lock Stitch...................................... 75
Programming Automatic Thread Cutting...................... 76
Pattern Combination with a Mirror Image..................... 77
Resuming a Pattern from the Beginning ...................... 78
Resuming a Pattern Combination from the Beginning . 78
Bridge Stitches ........................................................79-80
Monogramming ....................................................... 81-82
Editing a Pattern Combination...................................... 83
Deleting and Inserting a Pattern................................... 84
Duplicating a Pattern.................................................... 84
Uniform Stitch Adjustment............................................ 85
Unified Needle Drop Position ....................................... 85
Individual Stitch Adjustment ......................................... 86
Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns............................. 87
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Hook Area ............................................... 88
Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide...................... 89
Problems and Warning Signals ...............................90-91
Troubleshooting............................................................ 92

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NAMES OF PARTS
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Thread take-up lever
Foot pressure dial
Reference chart
Top cover
Foot storage compartment
Bobbin thread cutter
Bobbin winder spindle
Hole for extra spool pin
Spool holder (large)
Spool pin
Thread tension dial
Face cover
Thread cutter
Extension table (accessory storage)
Centimeter/inch quick measurements
Needle plate release lever
Holes for circular pivot pin
Start/stop button
Reverse button
Auto-lock button
Needle up/down button
Thread cutter button
Speed control slider
Feed balancing dial
Knee lifter socket
Foot storage compartment (front)
Function keys
LCD screen
Needle clamp screw
Needle
Zigzag foot A
Needle plate
Hook cover release button
Hook cover plate
Buttonhole lever
Needle threader
Foot holder
Carrying handle
Presser foot lifter
Handwheel
Upper feed balancing dial
Drop feed lever
Power switch
Foot control jack
Machine socket
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NOTE:
To carry the sewing machine, hold the carrying handle
with your hand, and support the sewing machine with
the other hand.
NOTE:
Sewing machine design and specifications are subject
to change without prior notice.