ELNA eXpressive 830 User manual

eXpressive 830
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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, re, 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 ngers 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 deect 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
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.
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING READY TO SEW
Names of Parts................................................................ 3
Standard Accessories ...................................................... 4
Extra Wide Table ............................................................. 5
Anti-slipping sticker (for Embroidery hoop RE28b).......... 5
Connecting the Power Supply ......................................... 6
Machine Operating Buttons............................................. 6
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot .......................... 7
Common Keys................................................................. 7
Setting the Spool of Thread............................................. 8
Extra spool pin.............................................................. 8
Winding the Bobbin ......................................................... 8
Removing the bobbin ................................................... 8
Winding the bobbin....................................................... 9
Inserting the bobbin.................................................... 10
Threading the Machine...................................................11
Built-in Needle Threader................................................ 12
Replacing Needles ........................................................ 13
Fabric and Needle Chart ............................................... 13
On-screen Help ............................................................. 14
Removing and Attaching the Embroidery Foot.............. 15
Bobbin Holder for Embroidery (high tension) ................ 16
Embroidery Hoops......................................................... 16
Types of the stabilizers............................................... 17
Stabilizers...................................................................... 17
Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop..................... 18
Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine............ 19
Thread Holder................................................................ 20
Selecting Built-in Embroidery Designs .......................... 20
Monogramming.............................................................. 21
Function Keys................................................................ 22
Programming a Monogram............................................ 23
Color change .............................................................. 23
Monogram placement................................................. 23
2-Letter monogram..................................................... 24
Editing a Monogram ...................................................... 25
Ready to Sew Window .................................................. 26
Function keys ............................................................. 26
Pattern information ..................................................... 26
Stitch back/forward keys ............................................ 27
Jump key .................................................................... 27
Cross mark ................................................................. 27
Color section key........................................................ 27
Trace key.................................................................... 28
Thread color/Jog key.................................................. 28
Fine position/angle adjustment key ............................ 29
Rotating a design ....................................................... 29
Moving a design ......................................................... 29
Color list key............................................................... 30
Adjust key ................................................................... 30
Auto thread tension level .......................................... 30
Cutting the tails of jump threads............................... 30
Hoop back key............................................................ 31
Starting to Sew Embroidery ........................................... 32
Editing Mode.................................................................. 33
Selecting a hoop size ................................................. 33
Opening the embroidery designs ............................... 33
Editing tool bar information......................................... 34
Selecting a pattern ..................................................... 34
Moving a pattern......................................................... 34
Duplicating a pattern .................................................. 35
Deleting a pattern ....................................................... 35
Resizing a pattern ...................................................... 35
Rotating a pattern....................................................... 36
Flipping a pattern........................................................ 36
Monogramming in an arc............................................ 37
Grouping patterns....................................................... 38
Customizing the display colors................................... 39
Color grouping............................................................ 40
Sewing order .............................................................. 41
Center positioning ...................................................... 41
Creating a square frame............................................. 42
Single color sewing .................................................... 42
Zooming in the editing window ................................... 43
Pantry Designs for Applique .......................................... 44
Alternative method ..................................................... 45
Celebration Designs ...................................................... 46
Bracelet Designs ........................................................... 47
CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS
Machine Setting Mode................................................... 48
Registering the custom settings ................................. 48
Common Setting Mode.................................................. 49
CUSTOMIZING EMBROIDERY MODE
SETTINGS
Embroidery Mode Settings ............................................ 51
Language Selection Mode............................................. 54
Saving and Opening a File ............................................ 55
Creating a new folder ................................................. 55
Opening a le ............................................................. 56
Deleting a le or folder ............................................... 56
Changing a name of the le or folder ......................... 57
Direct PC-Link ............................................................... 57
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Hook Area................................................. 58
Cleaning the Thread Path.............................................. 59
Oiling the Machine......................................................... 60
Troubleshooting............................................................. 65
DESIGN CHART
Embroidery .................................................................... 66
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ........................ 72

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GETTING READY TO SEW
Names of Parts
Thread take-up lever
Upper thread guide
Pre-tension thread guide
Bobbin winder thread guide
Spool pin
Spool holder (large)
Hole for extra spool pin
Bobbin thread cutter
Bobbin winder spindle
Bobbin winder stopper
Face plate
Start/stop button
Thread cutter button
Visual touch screen
Carriage
Thread cutter/holder
Needle threader
Setscrew
Embroidery foot
Needle plate
Thread cutter
Lower thread guide
Needle clamp screw
Needle
Hook cover plate
Hook cover release button
Carrying handle
Handwheel
Touch panel stylus holder
USB port (type B)
USB port (type A)
Presser foot lifter
Power switch
Power inlet
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To carry the sewing machine, hold
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Standard Accessories
No. Part Name Part No.
1 Bobbin x 5 (1 set on the machine) 102261103
2Screwdriver (Large) 820832005
3Screwdriver key (for needle plate) 653802002
4 Lint brush 802424004
5Scissors 803813203
6 Needle set 852802108
7Spool holder (large) X 2 (1 set on the
machine) 822020503
8Spool holder (small) X 2 822019509
9Spool holder (special) X 2 862408008
10 Extra spool pin 809041004
11 Special bobbin holder for Embroidery
(high tension) 846652607
12 Touch panel stylus 860194002
13 Bobbin holder cleaner 859858007
14 Instruction book 864800594
15 Quick reference guide 864818001
16 Embroidery Editor 864850005
Installation guide 864849207
17 USB cable 850403006
18 Power cable*
U.S.A and Canada 856519004
U.K. 830377008
Australia 830314018
Continental Europe 830335004
19 Embroidery hoop SQ14b** -
OPTIONAL ITEM (with template) 864803003
20 Embroidery hoop RE20b** -
OPTIONAL ITEM (with template) 864802002
21 Embroidery hoop SQ20b (with
template) 864801001
22 Embroidery hoop RE28b (with
template) and anti-slipping sticker 864809009
23 Clamp X 8 861805305
24 Extra wide table 864805005
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NOTE:
A presentation video with quick-start information is
available for this model and can be downloaded from
our website at www.elna.com/support

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Extra Wide Table
Use the extra wide table when the Embroidery hoop
RE20b, SQ20b or RE28b is attached to the machine.
Extract the 4 legs located the underside of the table.
Place the extra wide table on the machine.
NOTE:
Adjust the height of the extra wide table to the height of
the machine table by turning the adjusting screws of 4
legs. Otherwise the carriage may hit the extra wide table
when attached. Use a phillips screwdriver* to turn the
adjusting screw.
q Adjusting screw
* Phillips screwdriver is not included with the machine.
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Anti-slipping sticker (for Embroidery hoop RE28b)
Embroidery hoop RE28b unit includes the anti-slipping
sticker.
Peel and paste the sticker on the Embroidery RE28 as
shown to prevent slipping of the ne fabrics.

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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 power inlet e.
cInsert the power supply plug rinto the wall outlet t,
and turn the power switch qon.
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Power switch
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Power supply plug
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Wall outlet
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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 t in a polarized outlet only one way. If it does not t
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t,
contact a qualied electrician to install the proper outlet.
Do not modify the plug in any way.
NOTE:
Make sure to use the power 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.
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Machine Operating Buttons
qStart/stop button
Press this button to start or stop the machine. The button
turns red when the machine is running, and green when it
stops.
wThread cutter button
Press this button when you nish sewing to trim the
threads. The needle bar automatically rise after trimming
the threads.
qNOTE:
If you press the start/stop button without lowering the
presser foot, the warning message eappears on the
visual touch screen.
Lower the presser foot and press the start/stop button.
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Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot
You can raise and lower the presser foot with the presser
foot lifter.
qPresser foot lifter
wExtra lifted position
You can raise the presser foot about 7 mm (1/4˝) higher
than the normal up position by exerting more pressure
when lifting the presser foot lifter.
NOTE:
Do not turn the hand wheel when the presser foot is in
the extra lifted position.
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qHome key
Press this key to enter the category selection.
wOpen le key
Press this key and the open le window will open.
You can open embroidery designs saved in the machine’s
internal memory or on a USB ash drive.
eSet mode key
Press this key to enter the setting mode. You can
customize the machine settings to your preference.
The machine settings for common settings, embroidery
and language selection are available in this mode.
rHelp key
Press this key to view the step-by-step visual guide about
the essential operations.
tLockout key
Press this key to lockout the machine when threading the
machine, replacing the accessories etc.
To reduce the risk of injury, all the buttons and keys are
deactivated.
To unlock the machine, press the lockout key tagain.
yNext page key
To view the next page, press the next page key.
uPrevious page key
To view the previous page, press the previous page key.
Common Keys
CAUTION:
Do not press the visual touch screen with hard or sharp
objects like pencils, screwdrivers or the like. Use the
touch panel stylus included in the standard accessories.
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Extra spool pin
Use the extra spool pin when you need to wind a bobbin
without unthreading the machine while working on a
sewing project.
Insert the extra spool pin into the hole as shown.
Place a spool of thread on the extra spool pin and x the
spool with the spool holder.
qExtra spool pin
wHole for extra spool pin
eLarge spool holder
Setting the Spool of Thread
Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the
spool pin.
Attach the large spool holder, and press it rmly against
the spool of thread.
Winding the Bobbin
Removing the bobbin
NOTE:
Use the small spool holder to hold narrow or small
spools of thread.
CAUTION:
Press the lockout key or turn the power switch off.
NOTE:
Use the plastic bobbins for horizontal hook marked with
a “J” r. Using other bobbins, such as pre-wound paper
bobbins, may cause stitching problems and/or damage
to the bobbin holder.
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Use the spool holder (special) to hold the specic size of
the spool of threads as shown.
The sizes of the spools of thread are as follows;
The hole diameter of the spool has a range of 3/8˝ to
7/16˝ (9.5 to 10.5 mm)), and the spool length has a range
of 2 3/4˝ to 3˝ (70 to 75 mm).
q Spool holder (special)
w Hole diameter (3/8˝ to 7/16˝)
e Spool length (2 3/4˝ to 3˝)
Firmly insert the spool holder (special) into the hole and
hold the spool as illustrated.
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Draw the thread to the left and forward around the bobbin
winder thread guide as shown.
Firmly pull the thread to the right.
Follow the procedure from xto ,of page 9 to wind the
bobbin.
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z Slide the hook cover release button qto the right, and
remove the hook cover plate w.
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xRemove the bobbin efrom the bobbin holder.
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