ELNA Lotus User manual

The new Elna Lotus combines maximum
sewing pleasure and minimum fuss. With
sturdy aps that help protect the machine
and create a handy, generous sewing
table, it is the ultimate all-in-one sewing
machine.
From the integrated pop-up spool pin at
the head of the machine to the automatic
thread cutter, integrated needle threader
and accessory storage, the compact and
streamlined design aids practicality and
portability. Our nishing touch was to
place the needle bar in a unique position
in the centre of the machine to give you
much more room to move and manoeuvre
your fabric.
Simplicity and ease-of-use: that’s the
Lotus spirit.
HAPPY SEWING!
THE LOTUS SPIRIT
Compact. Simple. Enjoyable.
A compact machine with a unique
design: the original Elna Lotus from
1968 is in the collection of The
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in
New York.
The Lotus was Elna’s best selling
machine of all time and a worldwide
success: over one million machines
were sold.
ELNA LOTUS
AT MoMA

READY, STEADY, SEW!
Sewing fans will love the fact that they can always have their Elna Lotus to hand. Thanks to
its ‘carry-case’ concept and folding aps that open with the ick of a lever, you’ll always be
ready to sew on the go.
THE ESSENTIALS.
NOTHING MORE,
NOTHING LESS.
SIMPLER SEWING FOR THOSE
WHO SIMPLY LOVE TO SEW.
18 stitches selected for their sewing suitability. We’ve combined utility stitches with
decorative stitches to create a range of effects, from patchwork, quilting, buttonholes
and darning to appliqué and embellishments. Simply switch stitches at the touch of
a button! Utility stitches include straight stitch, stretch, zigzag and super overlock.
Decorative stitches encompass patchwork and bridging stitch and scallop edges. You’ll
also make use of the classic square and classic keyhole buttonholes as well as the
darning stitch. You’ll have the condence to give your sewing a professional nish.
The Lotus comes with a comprehensive instruction manual, which provides a complete
list of stitches, their uses and instructions.
THE ‘ALL-IN-ONE’
SEWING MACHINE

Comfortable, easy sewing with a host of professional features.
Slow opening /
cloSing flapS
carrying handle
integrated bobbin Spool pin
for permanent threading
centraliSed
needle bar
flapS removed
= free arm
built-in automatic
needle threader
flapS opened = extra-wide Sewing area
integrated
acceSSory Storage
automatic
thread-cutter
integrated
acceSSory
drawer

POPS UP… AND AWAY!
The bobbin spool pin springs up and pops
back in, making it easy to change thread
spools of any size. A spool neatly integrated
into the machine contributes to the Lotus’
sleek design and also ensures it cannot be
damaged or snapped during transport.
INTEGRATED
BOBBIN SPOOL
FOR PERMANENT
THREADING

MORE SPACE,
MORE STABILITY.
Whether it’s a heavy pair of curtains, a bulky patchwork project
or delicate, slippery material, the centralised needle bar gives you
plenty of room to move and manoeuvre your fabric. Space to hold
the cloth in place with both hands makes for stable sewing and
slicker results.
CENTRALISED
NEEDLE BAR
READY TO SEW IN AN INSTANT.
A handy needle threader puts an end to ddly threading. You can get started with no fuss
or quickly change threads as you sew.
BUILT-IN AUTOMATIC
NEEDLE THREADER

THE SCHOOL OF SWISS FINISHING.
Start and nish your sewing with seamless results. Five handy buttons bring perfection
to your project. ‘Start/Stop’ gets you going without the foot pedal. ‘Reverse Stitch’ adds
strength with some nifty backstitching. ‘Autolock’ creates an end knot after nishing the
stitch design. The ‘Up/Down needle position’ allows you to halt the needle in the fabric or
in the ‘up’ position, whilst the ‘Thread Cutter’ button swiftly snips away remaining thread
for a awless nish.
PUSH BUTTONS:
THREAD CUTTER,
NEEDLE POSITION,
AUTOLOCK,
REVERSE,
START & STOP

DELIGHT IN THE DETAILS!
Pockets, sleeves, trouser legs, cuffs and
darning: the protective lower aps slide
away to reveal the rounded, shaped free
arm. The free arm is particularly useful
when sewing tubular items, smaller
projects and repairs. Tricky just got easy.
FREE
ARM

A PRIME EXAMPLE
OF SWISS DESIGN.
Everything in its place and a place for everything. Open the
top cover ap and you will nd a storage area for the machine
essentials (needles, sewing feet, buttonhole foot, instruction
chart, etc). Slide open the grip front ap to reveal the accessory
drawer for items that are useful to have close at hand: bobbins,
lint brush, spool holder, screwdriver and seam ripper.
Seam Ripper
Screwdriver
Lint brush
Bobbins
Spool holders
DUAL
ACCESSORY
STORAGE

FE ATU RES
Computerized model
Horizontal rotary hook with transparent
bobbin cover
Free arm
Body dimensions: W 426 mm / H 298 mm /
D 155 mm
Free arm dimensions: L 162.5 mm /
H 110 mm
Start with foot controller or Start/Stop key
Speed control up to 700 stitches/min. with
the Start/Stop key
Speed control up to 820 stitches/min. with
the foot controller
Vertical spool pin with Pop-up system
Automatic thread cutter
Two accessory storage areas – top cover
and drawer
Integrated sewing table, made by the aps
LCD screen: W 62 mm / H 27 mm
Two white LED lamps
ACCESSORIES
4 bobbins
Assorted needle set
Screwdriver
Seam ripper
Lint brush
Spool holder (large)
Spool holder (small)
Zigzag foot A
Zipper foot E
Blind hem foot G
Satin stitch foot F
Rolled hem foot D
Automatic buttonhole foot R
Power supply cable
Foot controller
Instruction manual
Foot control and power supply cable case
TECHNICAL FEATURES
18 stitches
Two one-step buttonholes
Maximum stitch width: 7 mm
Maximum stitch length: 5 mm
Direct stitch selection on the touch screen
Automatic needle threader
Start/Stop key
Reverse stitch key
Autolock key
Needle Up/Down key
Automatic thread cutter key
Automatic bobbin-winding with automatic
declutch system
Manual thread tension control
Extra-high pressure foot lift
Drop feed dog
Clip-on presser feet
Metallic shuttle hook
Thread cutter on the machine head
Flaps release lever
STITCHES PANEL
TECHNICAL SHEET