ELNA eXplore 120 User manual

INSTRUCTION BOOK

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.
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.
2. Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 15
Watts.
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
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)

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SECTION I. ESSENTIAL PARTS
Name of Parts ..................................................... 2
Extension Table................................................... 3
Free Arm Sewing................................................. 3
Standard Accessories ......................................... 3
Accessories Storage Box .................................... 3
SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply..... 4
Controlling Sewing Speed................................... 4
Presser Foot Lifter............................................... 5
Changing Presser Foot ....................................... 5
To Attach and Remove the Foot Holder .............. 5
Changing Needles............................................... 6
To check the needle............................................. 6
Thread and Needle Chart.................................... 6
Setting Spool Pins............................................... 7
Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case.............. 7
Winding the Bobbin ............................................. 8
Threading Bobbin Case....................................... 8
Threading the Machine........................................ 9
Drawing Up Bobbin Thread ............................... 10
Thread Tension Dial........................................... 10
Stitch Selector Dial ............................................ 11
Stitch Length Dial .............................................. 11
Reverse Stitch Button........................................ 12
Darning Plate..................................................... 12
SECTION III. BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch Sewing ....................................... 13
Seam Guide Lines............................................. 14
Turning a Square Corner................................... 14
Zigzag Stitching................................................. 14
SECTION IV. UTILITY STITCHING
Tricot Stitch ........................................................ 15
Knit Stitch .......................................................... 15
Straight Stretch.................................................. 16
Rick-rack Stretch ............................................... 16
Sewing Buttons.................................................. 17
Buttonhole ......................................................... 18
Zipper Application.............................................. 19
Blind Hem Stitch................................................ 19
SECTION V. DECORATIVE STITCHING
Shell Tuck .......................................................... 20
Smocking........................................................... 20
Applique............................................................. 21
Stretch Stitch Patterns....................................... 21
SECTION VI. TAKING CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Cleaning the Bobbin Case and the Hook .......... 22
Dismantling Shuttle Race Unit .......................... 22
Assembling Shuttle Race Unit........................... 22
Cleaning the Feed Dog...................................... 22
Sewing Light ...................................................... 23
Troubleshooting ................................................. 24
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION I. ESSENTIAL PARTS
Name of Parts
qReverse stitch button
wPattern selector dial
eStitch length dial
rBobbin winder stopper
tBobbin winder spindle
ySpool pins
uBobbin winder thread guide
iThread guide
oThread take-up lever
!0 Thread tension dial
!1 Face cover
!2 Needle plate
!3 Extension table
!4 Presser foot holder
!5 Needle clamp
!6 Needle
!7 Presser foot
!8 Carrying handle
!9 Handwheel
@0 Power switch
@1 Machine socket
@2 Free arm
@3 Presser foot lifter
@4 Foot control
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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.
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Standard Accessories
q Bobbins
w Seam ripper/ Buttonhole opener
e Needle set
r Sliding buttonhole foot
t Blind hem foot
y Zipper foot
u Darning plate
Extension Table
The extension table provides added sewing
surface and can be easily removed for free arm
sewing.
Detaching the table:
Pull the table away from the machine.
Accessories Storage Box
Sewing accessories are conveniently located in
the extension table.
q Accessories storage box
Free Arm Sewing
Avoid fabric bunching around the needle when
bartacking to reinforce pockets, plackets and
waistlines.
For stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or
any circular garment area.
For darning socks or mending knees, elbows or
areas of wear in children's clothes.
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Operating Instructions (for the U.S.A and
Canada only)
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
wider than the other). To reduce the risk of an
electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does
not fit 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.
Foot Controller Model KD-1902 is used with this
machine.
SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply
zTurn off the power switch.
xInsert the machine plug into the machine
socket.
cInsert the power supply plug into the outlet.
vTurn on the power switch to turn on the power
and sewing light.
qPower supply plug
wPower switch
eOutlet
rMachine socket
tMachine plug
Controlling Sewing Speed
Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control.
The harder you press on the foot control, the faster
the machine runs.
CAUTION:
Before connecting the power cord, make
sure the voltage and frequency shown on the
machine conform to your electrical power.
NOTE:
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
from the power supply:
– when leaving the machine unattended.
– when attaching or removing parts.
– when clearning the machine.
Do not place anything on the foot control,
otherwise the machine will run inadvertently.
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Presser Foot Lifter
The presser foot lifter raises and lowers your
presser foot.
You can raise it about 0.6 cm (1/4˝) higher than
the normal up position for easy removal of the
presser foot or to help you to place heavy fabric
under the foot.
qLowest position
wNormal up position
eHighest position
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To Attach and Remove the Foot Holder
qThumb screw
wFoot holder
ePresser bar
•Toremove
Remove the thumb screw qby turning it
counterclockwise with a screwdriver.
•Toattach
Match the hole in the foot holder wwith the
threaded hole in the presser bar e. Fit the
thumb screw qinto the hole. Tighten the screw
qby turning it clockwise with screwdriver.
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Changing Presser Foot
qPresser foot
wGroove
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•Toremove
Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the
needle bar to its highest position.
Raise the presser foot.
Push the toe of the presser foot qto snap it off
the foot holder.
•Toattach
Place the presser foot so that the pin eon the
foot lines up directly below the groove wof the
foot holder. Lower the foot holder to lock the foot
in place.
CAUTION:
When attaching or removing presser foot, turn
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Fabrics Thread Needle Size
Crepe de Chine, Voile, Fine Silk 9
Lawn, Organdy, Fine Cotton or
Georgette,
Fine Synthetic 11
Tricot Fine Cotton
Covered
Polyester
Linens, Cotton, Piqué, 50 silk 11
Serge, Double Knits,
50 to 80 Cotton or
Percale 50 to 60
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Synthetic
Cotton Covered
Polyester
Denim, Tweed, 50 silk 14
Gabardine, or
Suiting, Drapery and 40 to 50 Cotton 16
Upholstery Fabric 40 to 50
Synthetic
Cotton Covered
Polyester
Light
weight
Medium
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Heavy
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Thread and Needle Chart
* In general, fine threads and needles are used
for sewing thin fabrics, and thicker threads and
needles are used for sewing heavy fabrics.
* Always test thread and needle size on a small
piece of the fabric which will be used for actual
sewing.
* Use the same thread for needle and bobbin.
* When sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and
synthetics,use a BLUE TIPPED needle.
The blue tipped needle effectively prevents
skipped stitches.
Changing Needles
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward
you and lower the presser foot.
zLoosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
xInsert the new needle into the clamp with the
flat side away from you.
When inserting the needle into the clamp, push
it up as far as it will go and tighten the clamp
screw firmly with the screwdriver.
To check the needle
Place the flat side of the needle on something flat
(needle plate, glass etc.). The clearance between
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When inserting the bobbin case, place the horn
into the recess of the hook race.
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Setting Spool Pins
The spool pins are used for holding the spool of
thread in order to feed thread to the machine.
To use, pull up the spool pin. Push down for
storage.
Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case
Open the hook cover.
qHook cover
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward
you. Take out the bobbin case by holding the latch.
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Winding the Bobbin
zPull the handwheel out.
xDraw the thread from the spool.
Guide the thread around the bobbin winder
thread guide.
cInsert the thread through the hole in the bobbin
from the inside to the outside.
Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
vPush it to the right.
bWith the free end of the thread held in your
hand, depress the foot control.
Stop the machine when it has made a few
turns, and cut the thread close to the hole in
the bobbin.
nDepress the foot control again.
When the bobbin is fully wound, stop the
machine.
Return the bobbin winder spindle to its original
position by moving the spindle to the left, and
cut the thread.
mPush the handwheel back into the original
position.
NOTE:
Return the bobbin winder spindle when the
machine stops.
Threading Bobbin Case
zPlace the bobbin into the bobbin case.
Make sure the thread unwinds in the direction
of arrow.
xPull the thread into the bobbin case slot.
cDraw the thread under the tension spring and
into the delivery eye.
* Leave about 10 cm (4˝) of free thread.
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Threading the Machine
Raise the take-up lever to its highest position by
turning the handwheel toward you.
Raise the presser foot.
Place a spool on the spool pin as shown, with
thread coming from back of the spool.
zDraw the thread into thread guide using both
hands.
xWhile holding the thread near spool, draw
thread down into the tension area and then
around the check spring holder.
cFirmly draw the thread up and through the
take–up lever from right to left.
vThen draw the thread down and slip it into
needle bar thread guide on the left.
bThread the needle eye from front to back.
NOTE: You may want to cut the thread end with
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Thread Tension Dial
• Correcttension
The thread tension is adjusted depending
on the sewing materials, layers of fabric and
sewing method.
For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread
does not show on the right side (top side) of
the fabric, and the needle thread shows slightly
on the wrong side (bottom side) of the fabric.
qNeedle thread (Top thread)
wBobbin thread (Bottom thread)
e Right side (Top side) of fabric
r Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
t Thread tension dial
ySetting mark
• Needlethreadtensionistootight
When the bobbin thread (bottom thread)
appears on the right side (top side) of the
fabric, loosen the needle thread tension by
moving the dial to a lower number.
• Needlethreadtensionistooloose
When the needle thread (top thread) appears
on the wrong side (bottom side) of the
fabric, tighten the needle thread tension by
moving the dial to a higher number.
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Drawing Up Bobbin Thread
zRaise the presser foot and hold the needle
thread lightly with your left hand.
xTurn the handwheel slowly toward you with
your right hand until the needle goes down and
continue turning the handwheel until the take-
up lever is at its highest position.
Lightly draw up the needle thread forming a
loop of the bobbin thread.
cPull 10 cm (6˝) of both threads back and under
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qStitch Selector Dial
Turn the stitch selector dial to set the setting mark
with the symbol corresponding to the desired
pattern.
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Setting mark
CAUTION
To avoid needle or fabric damage, make sure
the needle is up and out of the fabric while
selecting a stitch.
Turn the stitch length dial to set the setting mark
with the desired stitch length.
The higher the number, the longer the stitch
length.
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Setting mark
•Adjustthedialinthe0.5–4rangewhenyou
sew the zigzag stitch.
•Setthedialat“S.S.”tosewthestretchstitch 
pattern sewing.
•Ifthestretchstitchpatternisuneven,turn 
thestitchlengthdialinthedirectionof“–”to 
compressit,or“+”toexpandit.
Stitch Length Dial
S.S.
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Reverse Stitch Button
As long as you keep the reverse stitch button
depressed, the machine will sew in reverse.
Darning Plate
Position the darning plate with 3 pins on the bottom.
Fit the darning plate pins into the needle plate
holes. The feed dogs will show through the darning
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wPresser foot: Zigzag foot
eThread tension: 2–6
rStitch length: 1.5–4
SECTION III. BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch Sewing
zRaise the presser foot and position the fabric
with its edge lining up with a seam guide line
on the needle plate.
Lower the needle into the fabric.
Lower the presser foot and smooth the threads
toward the back. Depress the foot control.
Gently guide the fabric along the guide line
letting the fabric feed by itself.
xFor fastening the end of seams, press the
reverse stitch lever and sew several reverse
stitches.
Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric,
drawing the threads to the back.
cCut the threads with the thread cutter q.
The threads are now the proper length to begin
sewing the next seam.
To change the direction
Stop the machine and turn the handwheel toward
you to bring the needle down into the fabric. Raise
the presser foot.
Pivot the fabric around the needle to change
sewing direction as desired.
Lower the presser foot and continue sewing.
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w Guide lines
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Seam Guide Lines
The numbers on the needle plate indicate the
distance between the center needle position and
the guideline.
The numbers in front are centimeters.
The numbers in back are fractions of an inch.
Number 15 20 4/8 5/8 6/8
Distance (cm) 1.5 2.0 1.3 1.6 1.9
Turning a Square Corner
Toturnasquarecorner5/8”(1.6cm)fromthe
fabric edge.
Stop stitching and lower the needle by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise.
Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to line
theedgewiththe5/8”(1.6cm)seamguide.
Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the
new direction.
Line up the fabric edge facing you with the
cornering guide shown.
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Cornering guide
qPattern selector: C
wPresser foot: Zigzag foot
eThread tension: 2–5
rStitch length: 0.5–4
Zigzag Stitching
Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for
overcasting, sewing on buttons, etc.
Turn the pattern selector between the zigzag
stitch (C) and straight stitch (left position) (B) to
adjust the stitch width.
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Tricot Stitch
qPattern selector: D
wPresser foot: Zigzag foot
eThread tension: 1–4
rStitch length: 0.5–4
This stitch is used to finish the raw edge on syn-
thetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker.
Place your fabric to allow a 1.6 cm (5/8") seam.
Trim the seam allowance after sewing.
Be careful not to cut the stitches.
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Knit Stitch
qPattern selector: G
wPresser foot: Zigzag foot
eThread tension: 1–4
rStitch length: S.S.
This knit stitch is ideal for sewing swimwear and
stretch velour because it provides the greatest
amount of elasticity and strength.
Place your fabric to allow a 1.6 cm (5/8˝) seam.
Trim the seam allowance after sewing.
Be careful not to cut the stitches.
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This strong, durable stitch is recommended where
both elasticity and strength are necessary to
ensure comfort and durability.
Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and
armhole seams as well as to eliminate puckering
on knits and stretch fabrics. Also use when
constructing items requiring extra strength such
as backpacks.
Straight Stretch
qPattern selector: A
wPresser foot: Zigzag foot
eThread tension: 2–6
rStitch length: S.S.
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Rick-rack Stretch
qPattern selector: C
wPresser foot: Zigzag foot
eThread tension: 2–6
rStitch length: S.S.
Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that you might
use a zigzag stitch. This stitch is also used as a
decorative topstitch.
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qPattern selector: C
wPresser foot: Zigzag foot
eThread tension: 3–7
rStitch length: Any
tDarning plate
Sewing Buttons
Attach the darning plate. Match the holes in the
button with the horizontal slot on the presser foot.
Adjust the stitch width matching the distance of
the holes in the button. Lower the foot to hold the
button in place. Check to see if the needle enters
into the holes in the button by turning the hand-
wheel by hand. Sew about ten (10) stitches.
To strengthen the shank, cut the threads leav-
ing about 4.0˝ (10.0 cm). Bring the needle thread
down through one of the holes in the button and
wind it around the shank. Bring the needle thread
to the wrong side (bottom side) and knot.
After button sewing is completed, remove the
darning plate.
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(A)
(B)
(C)
zCarefully mark buttonhole length on fabric.
Place the fabric under the foot with the
buttonhole marking running toward you.
xMove the slider (A) toward you so that the top
mark (C) on the slider meets the start mark
(B). Line up the markings on the foot with
the top mark on the fabric.
NOTE: The scale on the slider is engraved in
centimeters.
c Setthepatternselectordialat“”.
Sew forward until you reach the front marking
of your buttonhole.
Stop sewing at a left stitch.
v Setthepatternselectordialat“”.
Sew 5 stitches. Stop sewing at a right stitch.
b Setthepatternselectordialat“”.
Sew until you reach the back marking of the
buttonhole. Stop sewing at a right stitch.
n Setthepatternselectordialat“”.
Sew a few bartacks and raise the needle
from the fabric.
Set the pattern selector dial at a straight
stitch.
Sew a few locking stitches.
mRemove the fabric from the machine and cut
the sewing thread. Insert a pin inside the
bartack.
Then cut the opening with a seam ripper.
Take care not to cut the stitches.
Buttonhole
qPattern selector: (BH)
wPresser foot: Sliding buttonhole foot
eThread tension: 1–5
rStitch length:
* Make a test buttonhole on a sample
duplicating the fabric, interfacing and seams
of the actual garment.
* Place the button on the fabric sample and
mark the top and bottom to determine the
position of the buttonhole.
* Use interfacing on stretch fabrics.
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