ELNA eXpressive 860 User manual

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eXpressive 860
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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.
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.
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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING READY TO SEW
Names of Parts.................................................................. 1-2
Extension Table .................................................................... 2
Accessory Storage ............................................................... 3
Standard Accessories........................................................ 4-5
Embroidery unit case............................................................ 5
Connecting the Power Supply .............................................. 6
Controlling Sewing Speed .................................................... 7
Speed control slider........................................................... 7
Foot control........................................................................ 7
Machine Operating Buttons.................................................. 8
Touch Panel Keys ................................................................. 9
Setting the Spool of Thread................................................ 10
Winding the Bobbin ....................................................... 10-12
Removing the bobbin....................................................... 10
Winding the bobbin.......................................................... 11
Inserting the bobbin ......................................................... 12
Threading the Machine....................................................... 13
Needle threader.................................................................. 14
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread ........................................... 15
Replacing Needles ............................................................. 16
Needle Definitions .............................................................. 17
Replacing the Presser Foot ................................................ 18
Replacing the Foot Holder.................................................. 19
Replacing the Needle Plate................................................ 20
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot.............................. 21
Knee lifter ........................................................................... 21
Adjusting the Foot Pressure ............................................... 22
Raising and Dropping the Feed Dog .................................. 22
Mode Selection................................................................... 23
ORDINARY SEWING MODE
Ordinary Stitch Patterns ................................................ 24-25
Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Mode....................... 26-27
Utility Stitches..................................................................... 28
Straight stitches .................................................................. 28
Starting to sew................................................................. 28
Sewing from the edge of thick fabric................................ 28
Changing sewing direction............................................... 28
Turning a square corner................................................... 28
Securing seams............................................................... 29
Cutting threads ................................................................ 29
Using the seam guide lines ................................................ 29
Variety of straight stitches.............................................. 30-31
Zigzag stitches.................................................................... 31
Variety of overcasting stitches .................................... 32-33
Manual Stitch Settings................................................... 34-35
Cloth guide ......................................................................... 36
Buttonholes and Specialty Stitches .................................... 37
B1 Sensor (Square) buttonhole..................................... 38-39
Manual settings .................................................................. 40
B2 Automatic (square) buttonhole ................................. 41-42
Other buttonholes ............................................................... 43
Corded buttonhole .............................................................. 44
B7 Darning ......................................................................... 45
B9 Eyelet ............................................................................ 46
Decorative Stitches........................................................ 47-48
Circular Sewing .................................................................. 48
Quilting(Q) .......................................................................... 49
S1-S12 Decorative satin stitches........................................ 50
Created Stitches(CS).......................................................... 51
Twin Needle Sewing ........................................................... 52
Programming a Pattern Combination ................................. 53
Editing a pattern combination............................................. 54
Startover key ...................................................................... 55
Checking pattern combination length ................................. 55
Monogramming................................................................... 56
Function keys ..................................................................... 56
Manual thread tension........................................................ 57
Individual thread tension adjustment ............................... 57
Unified thread tension adjustment ................................... 57
Spacing............................................................................... 57
Reducing the size of letters ................................................ 57
Programming a monogram................................................. 58
Sewing Application ............................................................. 59
Seaming........................................................................... 60
Overedge ......................................................................... 61
Blind hem......................................................................... 62
Shell tuck ......................................................................... 63
Rolled hem....................................................................... 64
Zipper sewing ............................................................. 65-67
Gathering......................................................................... 68
Basting............................................................................. 68
Button sewing .................................................................. 69
Tacking............................................................................. 70
Applique........................................................................... 71
Patchwork ........................................................................ 72
Quilting........................................................................ 73-75
CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS
Common Setting Mode ................................................. 76-79
Ordinary Sewing Setting Mode...................................... 80-82
Correcting Deformed Stitch Patterns.................................. 83
EMBROIDERY MODE
Embroidery Unit.................................................................. 84
Attaching the embroidery unit.......................................... 84
Extending the carriage arm ............................................. 85
Detaching the embroidery unit......................................... 86
Attaching the Embroidery Foot ........................................... 87
Foot pressure ..................................................................... 87
Attaching the Straight Stitch Needle Plate.......................... 88
Special Bobbin Holder for Embroidery ............................... 89
Embroidery Hoops.............................................................. 90
Stabilizers ........................................................................... 91
Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop.......................... 92
Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine................. 93
Selecting Built-in Embroidery Designs ............................... 94
Monogramming................................................................... 95
Function keys................................................................... 96
Programming a monogram .............................................. 97
2- Letter monogram ......................................................... 98
Editing a monogram......................................................... 99
Ready to Sew Window............................................... 100-103
Starting to sew embroidery............................................... 104
Fringe design ................................................................. 105
Applique designs .................................................... 106-107
Editing Mode.............................................................. 108-113
Free Arm Hoop (optional item) ......................................... 114
CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS
Embroidery mode settings......................................... 115-117
FILE MANAGEMENT
Saving and Opening a File ............................................... 118
Saving a file ................................................................... 118
Creating a new folder..................................................... 119
Opening the file.............................................................. 120
Viewing file names......................................................... 120
Changing a name of the file or folder............................. 121
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Hook Area ................................................... 122
Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide.......................... 123
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 124-125
STITCH CHART ....................................................... 126-128
DESIGN CHART ...................................................... 129-132

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GETTING READY TO SEW
Names of Parts
Top cover
Spool pin
Spool holder (Large)
Touch panel stylus holder
Bobbin thread cutter B
Presser foot pressure dial
Bobbin winder spindle
Bobbin thread cutter A
Thread take-up lever
Foot storage compartment
Visual touch screen
Knee lifter socket
Feed balancing dial cap
Extension table
(accessory storage)
Needle plate release lever
Centimeter/inch quick
measurements
Thread cutter/holder
Face cover
Holes for circular pivot pin
Hook cover release button
Hook cover plate
Needle plate
Zigzag foot A
Presser foot holder
Lever
Needle threader
Buttonhole lever
Needle clamp screw
Start/stop button
Reverse button
Auto-lock button
Needle up/down button
Thread cutter button
Speed control slider
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Handwheel
Connector for external thread
cutter switch
USB port
Drop feed dog lever
Machine socket
Foot control jack
Power switch
Carrying handle
Presser foot lifter
Cover
Embroidery unit socket
Embroidery unit
Carriage arm
Carriage arm release lever
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The extension table provides an extended sewing area
and can be removed for free arm sewing.
To remove:
Draw the table to the left.
To attach:
Slide the table on the base and push it to the right.
Free arm sewing
The free arm is used for stitching sleeves, waistbands,
pant legs or any other tubular garments.
It is also useful for darning socks or elbows.
Extension Table

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In extension table:
q Straight stitch needle plate
w Extra spool pin
e Bobbins
Other accessories can be stored in the compartment.
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Accessories Storage
The accessories can be
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storage compartment and in the
extension table.
In front compartment:
Open the cover to the front.
Each pockets can be tilted forward
for easy access.
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e Circular pivot pin
r Zigzag foot A
t Overedge foot M
y Rolled hem foot D
u Zipper foot E
i Satin stitch foot F
CAUTION:
Do not store the needle plate upside down in the
compartment. Otherwise, the needle plate spring may
break.
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Standard Accessories
Zigzag foot A (set on the machine)
Overedge foot M
Satin stitch foot F
Blind hemming foot G
Zipper foot E
Automatic buttonhole foot R
Rolled hem foot D
Darning foot PD-H
Button sewing foot T
1/4˝ seam foot O
Embroidery foot P
Circular pivot pin (set on the machine)
Straight stitch needle plate
Bobbin X 5 (1 set on the machine)
Needle set
Screwdriver
Lint brush
Seam ripper (buttonhole opener)
Quilting guide bar
Spool holder X 2 (large) (1 set on the
machine)
Spool holder X 2 (small)
Extra spool pin
Scissors
Button shank plate
Touch panel stylus
Bobbin holder cleaner
Cloth guide
Semi-hard fabric cover
Embroidery unit case
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Embroidery hoop SQ14a (with template)
Embroidery hoop RE20a (with template)
Magnetic clamps (X4)
Bobbin holder for embroidery
Power supply cable
Knee lifter
Foot control
Instruction book
Key icon reference chart
Instructional DVD
Template CD
Stitch composer EX (with instruction)
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To use:
Open the flaps.
Attach the supporter as shown.
Place the embroidery unit as shown so
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Connecting the Power Supply
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xInsert the machine plug wof the power supply cable
into the machine socket e.
cInsert the power supply plug rinto the wall outlet t,
and turn the power switch qon.
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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.
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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 cable
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 qon.
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e Machine socket
r Pin connector
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NOTE:
The start/stop button does not work when the foot
control is connected.
Operating Instructions:
The symbol “O” on the 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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