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ELNA 344 User Manual

ELNA 344
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ELNA 344 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandELNA
Model344
CategorySewing Machine
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

DANGER

Critical warnings to reduce electrical shock risk.

WARNING

Warnings to reduce risks of burns, fire, shock, or injury.

Machine Parts

Front and Sides

Identification of external components of the sewing machine.

Accessories

Listing of included tools and spare parts.

Flywheel

Manual control for moving the machine's needle bar.

Needles

Information on needle type and common stitch problems.

Front Cover

Accessing internal components and safety features.

Upper Cutting Blade

Engaging and disengaging the upper cutting blade mechanism.

Presser Foot Lever

Instructions for raising and lowering the presser foot.

Removing Presser Foot

Steps for detaching the presser foot from the machine.

Attaching Presser Foot

Steps for attaching a presser foot to the machine.

Stitch Length Dial (SL Setting)

Explanation of the stitch length adjustment dial.

Differential Feed Dial (DF Setting)

Adjusting the differential feed for fabric handling.

Stitch Width Finger

Controls stitch width for different overlock effects.

Positioning the Antenna

Correct placement of the thread antenna for threading.

Placing Thread

Guidance on placing spools and using specialty threads.

Connecting Machine to Power Supply

For Your Safety

Precautions when connecting the machine to electrical power.

Threading

Overview

General guide to understanding thread paths and color coding.

Upper Looper (Yellow Threading Route)

Step-by-step guide for threading the upper looper.

Lower Looper (Green Threading Route)

Step-by-step guide for threading the lower looper.

Right Needle (Red Threading Route)

Step-by-step guide for threading the right needle.

Left Needle (Blue Threading Route)

Step-by-step guide for threading the left needle.

Stitch Definition and Setup

SAFETY 4 THREAD

Details and setup for the 4-thread safety stitch.

STRETCH KNIT

Characteristics and setup for sewing knit fabrics.

3 THREAD WIDE

Setup for a 3-thread stitch suitable for medium to heavyweight fabrics.

OVERLOCK 3

Setup for a narrower 3-thread stitch for light to medium fabrics.

FLATLOCK 3

Setup for a flat, unraveled stitch for decorative or sportswear.

NARROW HEM 3

Setup for a balanced 3-thread narrow edge finish.

ROLLED HEM 3

Setup for a stitch that rolls fabric into the hem.

Test Sewing

Checking the Tension Discs

Verifying proper thread insertion into tension discs.

Closing Front and Side Covers

Securing the machine covers for operation.

Starting to Sew

Initial steps and guidance for beginning sewing.

Adjustments

Thread Tension

How to adjust thread tension based on fabric and thread type.

4 Threads Balanced Tension

Achieving balanced tension for 4-thread stitches.

How to Adjust 3 or 4 Threads

Guides for adjusting needle and looper tensions.

Stitch Length

Adjusting stitch length based on fabric weight and fiber content.

Differential Feed

Adjusting feed dog ratios for fabric stretching or puckering.

Cutting Width

Adjusting the cutting width for optimal stitch formation.

Sewing Techniques

Inserting Overlock Chain-Off Threads at the Beginning of Seam

Method for starting a seam with chain-off threads.

Overlocking Outside Corners

Technique for sewing overlock seams on external corners.

Overlocking Inside Corners

Technique for sewing overlock seams on internal corners.

Sewing Curved Edges

Guidance for sewing overlock stitches on curved fabric edges.

Maintenance

Cleaning and Oiling

Essential steps for cleaning and lubricating the machine.

Replacing the Upper Cutting Blade

Procedure for replacing the upper cutting blade.

Replacing the Light Bulb

Steps for replacing the machine's light bulb.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORY FEET

TROUBLESHOOTING

Skipping or Irregular Stitches

Common causes and solutions for skipped or uneven stitches.

Breaking Threads

Reasons for thread breakage and how to fix them.

Machine Jams

Troubleshooting steps for when the machine gets stuck.

Needle Breaks

Causes and solutions for broken needles.

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