ELNA Lotus User manual

|Instruction Manual |

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

Table of Contents
SECTION I. NAMES OF PARTS
Names of Parts........................................................... 2-3
Standard Accessories ................................................... 3
Accessory Storages ...................................................... 4
Protection Flaps ............................................................ 5
SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply ....................................... 6
Before Using Your Sewing Machine.............................. 6
Operating Instructions ................................................... 6
Presser Foot Lifter......................................................... 7
Changing the Presser Foot ........................................... 7
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder ..................... 7
Changing the Needle..................................................... 8
Selecting Thread and Needles...................................... 8
Needle Definitions ......................................................... 9
Machine Operating Buttons..........................................10
Pattern Selection .........................................................11
LCD Display..................................................................11
Speed Control Slider ....................................................11
Controlling Sewing Speed............................................11
Bobbin Winding ....................................................... 12-14
Threading the Machine............................................ 15-17
Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension ..........................18
Dropping or Raising the Feed Dog...............................19
Correcting Distorted Stretch Stitch Patterns ................19
Setting Mode .......................................................... 20-21
SECTION III. BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch Sewing ............................................ 22-23
Lock-a-Matic Stitch.......................................................24
Triple Stretch Stitch ......................................................24
Stretch Stitch ................................................................24
Zigzag Stitch................................................................ 25
Multiple Zigzag ............................................................ 25
Super Stretch Stitch .................................................... 26
Super Overlock Stitch ................................................. 26
Overedge Stitch........................................................... 26
Zipper Sewing .........................................................27-28
Rolled Hem.................................................................. 29
Pintuckis ...................................................................... 30
Gathering..................................................................... 30
Button Sewing ..............................................................31
Blind Hem.................................................................... 32
Applique ...................................................................... 33
Fringing........................................................................ 33
Sculpture Stitch ........................................................... 34
Patchwork.................................................................... 34
Bridging (Fagoting)...................................................... 35
Attaching Elastic.......................................................... 35
Scallop edges.............................................................. 35
Various Kinds of Buttonholes and Their Uses............. 36
Classic Square Buttonhole..................................... 36-38
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Density for
Buttonholes ................................................................. 39
Corded Buttonhole ...................................................... 40
Classic Keyhole Buttonhole......................................... 40
Darning Stitch...............................................................41
SECTION IV CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Cleaning the Hook Race, Feed Dog and the Thread
Cutter Mechanism ....................................................... 42
Installing the Bobbin Holder ........................................ 42
Problems and Warning Signs...................................... 43
Troubleshooting........................................................... 44

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SECTION I. NAMES OF PARTS
Names of Parts
qLCD screen
wStitch width adjusting buttons
eStitch length adjusting buttons
rStart/stop button
tReverse stitch button
yAuto-lock button
uNeedle up/down button
i Thread cutter button
o Speed control slider
!0 Touch panel
!1 Thread tension dial
!2 Accessory drawer
!3 Protection flaps unlock button
!4 Protection flaps release lever
!5 Bobbin winder stopper
!6 Bobbin winder spindle
!7 Accessory storage
!8 Stitch reference chart
!9 Thread take-up lever
@0 Thread guide (B)
@1 Bobbin winder thread guide (B)
@2 Bobbin winder thread guide (A)
@3 Retractable thread guide
@4 Threading chart
@5 Top cover
@6 Thread guide (A)
@7 Spool pin
@8 Spool thread guide
@9 Protection flaps
#0 Needle thread guide
#1 Needle cramp screw
#2 Needle
#3 Presser foot
#4 Hook cover release button
#5 Hook cover plate
#6 Needle plate
#7 Feed dog
#8 Foot holder
#9 Needle threader
$0 Buttonhole lever
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!5
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#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
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NOTE:
Sewing machine design and specifications are subject
to change without prior notice.
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$2
$3
$4
$5
$6
$7
$8
$9
%0 %1
$1 Feed adjusting screw
$2 Drop feed lever
$3 Carrying handle
$4 Handwheel
$5 Power switch
$6 Foot control jack
$7 Machine inlet
$8 Presser foot lifter
$9 Thread cutter
%0 Foot control
%1 Power supply cable
Standard Accessories
qZigzag foot: A (set on the machine)
wZipper foot: E
eBlind hem foot: G
rSatin stitch foot: F
tRolled hem foot: D
yAutomatic buttonhole foot: R
uSpool holder (large) (set on the machine)
i Spool holder (small)
o Bobbins ( X 4) (1 set on the machine)
!0 Assorted needle set
!1 Lint brush
!2 Seam ripper (Buttonhole opener)
!3 Screwdriver
!4 Instruction book
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!3 !4

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Accessory Storages
Accessories can be stored in the accessory storage
and the accessory drawer.
Open the top cover to access the accessory storage.
Open the protection flap (front) and pull the tab on the
right side of the flap to open the accessory drawer.

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Protection Flaps
•Openingandclosingprotectionaps
To open the protection flaps, slide the protection flap
release lever qto the right.
To close the protection flaps, fold the rear and front
flaps we, then fold the left flap runtil it snaps to
the both flaps.
q Protection flaps release lever
w Protection flap (front)
e Protection flap (rear)
r Protection flap (left)
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•Detachingtheprotectionaps
To detach the protection flaps, push down the
protection flap unlock button, and pull the protection
flaps away from the machine as illustrated.
t Protection flaps unlock button
•Attachingtheprotectionaps
To attach the protection flaps, push the protection
flaps, inserting the hook into the hole until it snaps into
the machine.
•Free-armsewing
Free-arm sewing is useful for darning socks and
mending the knee or cuff areas.
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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 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, otherwise
the machine will run inadvertently.
SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW
ConnectingthePowerSupply
•Usingthefootcontrol
Turn off the power switch q.
Pull the foot control cord from the foot control.
Insert the foot control plug winto the foot control jack e.
Insert the machine plug rinto the machine inlet t.
Insert the power supply plug yinto the wall outlet u.
Turn on the power switch q.
The foot control sign iwill be displayed when the foot
control is connected to the machine.
q Power switch
w Foot control plug
e Foot control jack
r Machine plug
t Machine inlet
y Power supply plug
u Wall outlet
i Foot control sign
•Usingthestart/stopbutton
Turn off the power switch q.
Insert the machine plug winto the machine inlet e.
Insert the power supply plug rinto the wall outlet t.
Turn on the power switch q.
q Power switch
w Machine plug
e Machine inlet
r Power supply plug
t Wall outlet
NOTES:
•Themachinewillbeinitializedwhenturningonthe
power switch. Do not touch the machine while the
machine is being initialized.
•Thestart/stopbuttondoesnotworkwhenthefoot
control is connected.
BeforeUsingYourSewingMachine
Before using your sewing machine for the first time,
place a scrap of fabric under the presser foot and run the
machine without thread for a few minutes. Wipe away
any oil which may appear.
OperatingInstructions:
The symbol “O” on a switch indicates the “off” position
of a switch.
For appliances with a 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 still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any
way (U.S.A. and Canada only).
* Foot control model 21371 is used with this sewing
machine.
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NOTE:
Do not pull the cord of foot control beyond the red
marker on the cord.

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ChangingthePresserFoot
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before changing the foot.
Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern.
The wrong foot can cause the needle to break.
•Removingthepresserfoot
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise. Raise the presser foot,
and press the lever qon the back of the foot holder.
•Attachingthepresserfoot
Place the selected presser foot so that the pin eon
the foot lies just under the groove win the foot holder.
Lower the presser bar to lock the foot into the place.
qLever
wGroove
ePin
RemovingandAttachingtheFootHolder
•Removingthefootholder
Remove the thumbscrew qby turning it
counterclockwise with a screwdriver.
•Attachingthefootholder
Align the hole in the foot holder wwith the threaded
hole in the presser bar e. Fit the thumbscrew q
into the hole. Tighten the thumbscrew qby turning it
clockwise with a screwdriver.
qThumbscrew
wFoot holder
ePresser bar
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before detaching or
attaching foot holder.
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Presser Foot Lifter
The presser foot lifter qraises and lowers the presser foot.
You can raise the foot about 1/4˝ (0.6 cm) higher than the
normal up position wfor easy removal of the presser foot,
or to help you place thick material under the foot.
qPresser foot lifter
wNormal up position
eHighest position
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ChangingtheNeedle
zTurn off the power switch.
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning
the handwheel counterclockwise, and lower the
presser foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw qby
turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from
the needle clamp w.
xInsert a new needle into the needle clamp wwith
the flat side to the rear. When inserting the needle
into the needle clamp w, push it up as far as it will
go. Tighten the needle clamp screw qfirmly by
turning it clockwise.
cTo see if the needle is in good condition, place the
flat side of the needle onto something flat (needle
plate, glass, etc.). The gap between the needle and
the flat surface should be consistent. Never use a
bent or blunt needle.
A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or
runs in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics.
qNeedle clamp screw
wNeedle clamp
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before changing the
needle.
Fabric
Light
Thread
Medium
Heavy
Lawn
Georgette
Tric ot
Wool,
Polyester
Cotton,
Polyester
Fine jersey
Wool
Denim
Jersey
Coating
Quilting
Silk #80-100
Cotton #80-100
Synthetic #80-100
Silk #50
Cotton #60-80
Synthetic #50-80
Cotton #50
Silk #50
Cotton #40-50
Synthetic #40-50
Silk #30
Cotton #50
#9/65–11/75
# 11/ 75 –14 / 9 0
#14 /90
#14 / 90 –16 /100
#16/100
SelectingThreadandNeedles
For general sewing, use needle size 11/75 or 14/90.
A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing
lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will not be marred.
Heavy fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce
the fabric without fraying the needle thread.
Always test the needle size on a small scrap of the
fabric that will be used for actual sewing.
In general, use the same thread for the needle and
bobbin. When sewing stretch fabrics, very fine fabrics
and synthetics, use a BLUE TIPPED needle. The blue
tipped needle effectively prevents skipped stitches.
Needle
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