ELNA eXcellence 760 User manual

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eXcellence 760

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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.
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)
DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock:
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.
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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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
Jog dial ........................................................................... 8
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
Dual 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 ............................................. 25-26
Help Key ....................................................................... 27
Customizing Machine Settings ................................ 28-32
TRADITIONAL SEWING
Straight Stitch.......................................................... 33-35
Assembling the Extra Wide Table ................................. 36
Using the Cloth Guide .................................................. 36
Customizing the Preset Values of the Stitch Length
and Width ................................................................... 37
Sewing with the Dual Feed Device ............................... 38
Dual Feed Balancing Dial ............................................. 38
Lock-a-Matic Stitch....................................................... 39
Locking Stitch............................................................... 39
Straight Stitch with Left Needle Position ...................... 40
Triple Stretch Stitch ...................................................... 40
Knit Stitch ..................................................................... 40
Zipper Sewing ......................................................... 41-43
Rolled Hem................................................................... 44
Gathering...................................................................... 45
Pintucking..................................................................... 45
Basting ......................................................................... 46
Zigzag Stitch................................................................. 47
Multiple Zigzag Stitch (Tricot stitch) ............................. 48
Overcasting Stitch ........................................................ 48
Knit Stitch ..................................................................... 49
Double Overcasting Stitch............................................ 49
Overlocking Stitch ........................................................ 50
Super Overlock Stitch .................................................. 50
Blind Hemming ........................................................ 51-52
Shell Tuck ..................................................................... 53
Attaching Elastic........................................................... 53
Lingerie Stitch............................................................... 53
Buttonholes .................................................................. 54
Square (Sensor) buttonholes ..................................55-58
Memory buttonholes................................................59-60
Round end and fine fabric buttonholes ........................ 61
Keyhole buttonholes..................................................... 61
Stretch buttonhole ........................................................ 62
Corded buttonhole........................................................ 63
Welted buttonhole ...................................................64-65
Button Sewing .............................................................. 66
Darning.................................................................... 67-68
Tacking ......................................................................... 69
Fly Stitches................................................................... 70
Eyelet............................................................................ 71
Applique ....................................................................... 72
Fringing......................................................................... 73
Drawn Work..............................................................73-74
Smocking...................................................................... 74
Fagoting........................................................................ 75
Scallop.......................................................................... 75
Patchwork Piecing........................................................ 76
Patchwork..................................................................... 76
Quilting ......................................................................... 77
French Knots ................................................................ 77
Stippling........................................................................ 78
Clasp stitches ............................................................... 78
Free Motion Quilting (1)................................................ 78
Free Motion Quilting (2)................................................ 79
Satin Stitches ............................................................... 80
Cording (3-strand cording) ........................................... 81
Cording (1-strand cording)............................................ 81
Circular Sewing ............................................................ 82
Twin Needle Sewing................................................83-84
PROGRAMMING A PATTERN COMBINATION
Pattern Combination..................................................... 85
Programming Auto-lock Stitch...................................... 86
Programming Automatic Thread Cutting ...................... 87
Mirror Image ................................................................. 88
Pattern Combination with a Mirror Image ..................... 89
Sewing the Pattern from the Beginning ........................ 90
Sewing the Pattern Combination from the Beginning... 90
Bridge Stitches ........................................................ 91-92
Checking Pattern Combination Length ........................ 92
Monogramming........................................................93-95
Editing a Pattern Combination................................. 96-97
Uniform Stitch Adjustment............................................ 98
Individual Stitch Adjustment ......................................... 99
Storing and Recalling a Pattern combination ...... 100-101
Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns........................... 102
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Hook Area ............................................. 103
Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide.................... 104
Problems and Warning Signals ........................... 105-106
Troubleshooting .......................................................... 107
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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NAMES OF PARTS
Names of Parts
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Thread take-up lever
Foot pressure dial
Reference chart
Top cover
Foot storage compartment (top)
Bobbin thread cutter
Bobbin winder stopper
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
Start/stop button
Holes for circular pivot pin
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)
Confirmation button
Jog dial
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
Feed dog
Carrying handle
Presser foot lifter
Handwheel
Dual feed balancing dial
Connector for external thread cutter switch
Drop feed lever
Power switch
Foot control jack
Machine socket
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Zigzag foot A (set on the machine)
Rolled hem foot D
Zipper foot E
Satin stitch foot F
Open-toe satin stitch foot F2
Blind hemming foot G
Overcast foot M
1/4˝ seam foot O
Darning foot PD-H
Convertible free motion quilting foot QB-S
Close-toe foot
Open-toe foot
Clear view foot
Automatic buttonhole foot R
Cording foot H
Dual feed foot holder
Dual feed foot AD
Button sewing foot T
Circular pivot pin
Quilting guide bar
Cloth guide
Bobbin (5 pcs.) (1 set on the machine)
Spool holder (large, set on the machine)
Spool holder (small)
Spool supporter
Felt
Extra spool pin
Needle case
Screwdriver
Lint brush
Seam ripper (Buttonhole opener)
Knee lifter
Needle plate for straight stitch
Touch panel stylus
Power cable
Foot control
Instruction book
Extra wide table
Semi-hard fabric cover
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Accessories Storage
The accessories can be conveniently stored in the foot
storage compartment under the top cover and in the
extension table.
Under top cover:
q Open toe satin stitch foot F2
w Button sewing foot T
e 1/4˝ seam foot O
r Presser foot holder
t Clear view foot
y Open-toe foot
u Close-toe foot
i Convertible free motion quilting foot QB-S
o Touch panel stylus
In extension table:
q Cloth guide
w Needle plate
Other accessories can be also stored in the
compartment.
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In front compartment:
Open the cover to the front.
Each pockets can be tilted forward for easy access.
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w Pocket
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r Zigzag foot A
t Overcast foot M
y Rolled hem foot D
u Zipper foot E
i Satin stitch foot F
o Automatic buttonhole foot R
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Connecting the Power Supply
zFirst make sure the power switch qis off.
xInsert the machine plug wof the power supply cord
into the machine socket e.
cInsert the power supply plug rinto the wall outlet t,
and turn the power switch qon.
q Power switch
w Machine plug
e Machine socket
r Power supply plug
t Wall outlet
NOTES:
Make sure to use the power supply cable that came
with the machine.
If you turn off the power switch, wait for 5 seconds
before turning it on again.
WARNING:
While in operation, always keep your eyes on the
sewing area, and do not touch any moving parts such
as the thread take-up lever, handwheel or needle.
Always turn off the power switch and unplug the
machine from the power supply:
- when leaving the machine unattended.
- when attaching or removing parts.
- when cleaning the machine.
Do not place anything on the foot control.
If you wish to use the foot control, pull out the cord from
the foot control and insert the pin connector into the jack
on the machine.
zFirst make sure the power switch qis off.
xInsert the machine plug wof the power supply cord
into the machine socket e.
cDraw out the cord from the foot control and insert the
pin connector rinto the jack ton the machine.
vInsert the power supply plug yinto the wall outlet u,
and turn the power switch on.
q Power switch
w Machine plug
e Machine socket
r Pin connector
t Jack
y Power supply plug
u Wall outlet
NOTE:
The start/stop button does not work when the foot
control is connected.
Operating Instructions:
The symbol “O” on a switch indicates the “off” position of
the switch.
For the U.S.A. and Canada only
Polarized plug (one blade wider than the other):
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended
to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If it does not fit
fully in 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.
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GETTING READY TO SEW
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Machine Operating Buttons
q Start/stop button
Press this button to start or stop the machine.
The machine starts running slowly for the first few
stitches, it then runs at the speed set by the speed control
slider. The machine runs slowly as long as this button is
pressed.
The button will turn red when the machine is running, and
green when it has been stopped.
Pressing and holding this button while sewing will slow
down the sewing speed and the machine will stop when
the button is released.
NOTES:
•Thestart/stopbuttoncannotbeusedwhenthefoot
control is connected to the machine.
•Themachinewillnotstartifthepresserfootisup
and the LCD screen shows message (A) or (B).
Lower the presser foot and start the machine
•Youcanselectthedesiredstart-upspeedfrom
slow, normal or high (refer to page 30).
w Reverse button
When sewing stitch pattern D1 (D1S), D4 (D4S),
D96-D98, 9-11 or 162-165, the machine will sew in reverse
as long as the reverse button is pressed.
If the same stitch above has been selected and the foot
control is not connected, the machine will start sewing in
reverse as long as the reverse button is pressed.
If you press the reverse button when sewing any other
patterns, the machine will immediately sew locking
stitches and automatically stop.
e Auto-lock button
When sewing stitch pattern D1 (D1S), D4 (D4S),
D96-D98, 9-11 or 162-165, the machine will immediately
sew locking stitches and automatically stop when the
auto-lock button is pressed.
When sewing all other patterns, the machine will sew to
the end of the current pattern, sew locking stitches and
stop automatically.
The machine will trim the threads automatically after
locking the stitch when the auto thread cutting option is
turned on.
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NOTES:
The LED signal iis turned on when the auto thread
cutter is selected (refer to page 87).
Use the thread cutter on the face cover if the thread is
#30 or thicker.
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The LED signal yis turned on when the auto-lock is
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r Needle up/down button
Press this button to bring the needle bar up or down.
The machine will stop with the needle in down position.
However, you can change the needle stop position in the
setting mode (refer to page 30).
NOTE:
The LED signal uis turned on when the down
position is selected or vice versa.
tThread cutter button
Press this button when you finish sewing to trim the
threads. The needle bar automatically rises after trimming
the threads (refer to page 34).

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Controlling Sewing Speed
Speed control slider
Youcanlimitthemaximumsewingspeedwiththespeed
control slider according to your sewing needs.
To increase the sewing speed, move the slider to the
right.
To decrease the sewing speed, move the slider to the left.
Foot control
Pressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed.
The harder you press the foot control, the faster the
machine runs.
NOTE:
The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the
speed control slider when the foot control is fully
depressed.
Cord storage
The cord of the foot control can be conveniently stored in
the cord storage under the base cover of the foot control.
q Base cover
w Cord
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Operating Instructions:
Foot control model 21380 is for use with this sewing
machine.
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Jog dial
q Jog dial
The jog dial is used for selecting stitch patterns,
characters and certain settings.
Turn the jog dial clockwise or counterclockwise with your
fingertip to browse patterns or settings.
w Confirm button
Press the confirm button to select the desired pattern or
settings.
Extension Table
The extension table provides an extended sewing area
and can be removed for free-arm sewing.
q Extension table
w Free-arm
To detach:
Draw the table out to the left.
To attach:
Slide the table on the base and push the table to the
right.
Free-arm sewing
Free-arm sewing is used for stitching sleeves,
waistbands, pant legs or any other tubular garments.
It is also useful for darning socks or mending knees or
elbows.
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