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SECTION I – Machine Parts and Functions
Part Names ........................................................... 3
Standard Accessories ........................................... 4
Presser Foot Definitions ........................................ 5
Extension Table and Free Arm .............................. 6
Foot Pressure Dial ................................................ 6
Presser Foot Lever and Additional Presser
Foot Clearance ................................................ 7
How to Snap Presser Foot Off and On ................. 7
How to Remove and Attach the Shank ................. 7
Thread Tension Dial .............................................. 8
Seam Allowance Lines .......................................... 9
Foot Control and Sewing Speed ........................... 9
How to Drop the Feed Dog ................................... 9
Reverse Stitch Lever ............................................. 9
SECTION II – Getting Ready to Sew
Connecting the Machine to Power Supply and
Foot Control .................................................. 10
Language Selection (Model 3230 only)............... 11
Up/Down Needle Key (Model 3230 only) ............ 11
Selecting the Correct Needle and Thread ........... 12
Changing the Needle .......................................... 12
Needle Definitions ............................................... 13
Winding a Bobbin ...........................................14-15
Additional Spool Pin ............................................ 15
Inserting the Bobbin ............................................ 16
Threading the Machine ....................................... 17
Built-in Needle Threader ..................................... 18
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread ........................... 19
How to Read the Machine Set-Up
Information – Example: Straight Stitch ........... 20
LCD Screen (Model 3230 only) ........................... 20
Stitch Selection Knob .......................................... 21
Stitch Width/Needle Position Dial........................ 21
Variable Needle Position ..................................... 22
Stitch Length Dial ................................................ 22
SECTION III – Sewing
Straight Stitch ...................................................... 23
Starting to Sew .................................................... 23
Changing Sewing Direction ................................. 23
Finishing Off a Seam........................................... 23
Sewing on Heavy Fabrics ................................... 24
Gathering ............................................................ 24
Zipper Insertion – Lapped Application ............ 25-26
Pintucks............................................................... 27
Quilt Guide .......................................................... 27
Rolled Hem ......................................................... 28
Twin Needle Hem (Optional needle) ................... 29
Zigzag Stitch ....................................................... 30
Overcasting ......................................................... 30
Whip and Roll Hem ............................................. 31
Satin Stitch Applique ........................................... 31
How to Sew On a Button ..................................... 32
Automatic Buttonhole .....................................33-34
Fine Adjustment for Buttonholes ......................... 34
Corded Buttonhole .............................................. 35
Manual Buttonhole .............................................. 36
3-Step Zigzag ...................................................... 37
Mending a Tear .............................................. 37
Stretch Blind Hem ............................................... 38
Shell Tuck............................................................ 39
Lingerie Stitch (Model 3230 only)........................ 39
Fagoting (Bridging).............................................. 40
Patchwork ........................................................... 41
Box Stitch ............................................................ 41
Satin Stitches ...................................................... 42
Scallop Edges ..................................................... 42
Stretch Stitches
Decorative Stretch Stitches ................................. 43
Fine Tuning Stretch Stitches ............................... 43
Overlock Stitch .................................................... 44
Super Stretch Stitch ............................................ 44
Smocking ............................................................ 45
Buttonhole Applique ............................................ 46
Super Overlock Stitch ......................................... 47
Triple Seam ......................................................... 47
SECTION IV – Taking Care of Your Machine
Cleaning the Hook Area and Feed Dog .............. 48
Replacing the Bobbin Holder and Needle
Plate ............................................................... 49
Changing the Light Bulb ...................................... 49
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................ 50
INDEX ................................................................. 51
NOTE: Information found in this instruction manual is
current at the time of printing. Elna reserves the right to
change and update specifications and information as
needed
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