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ELNA 745 User Manual

ELNA 745
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ELNA 745 Specifications

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BrandELNA
Model745
CategorySewing Machine
LanguageEnglish

Summary

elna 745-845

SECTION I Machine Parts

Front View

Illustration and identification of the machine's front components.

SECTION I Machine Parts

Side Cover

Illustration and identification of the machine's side cover components.

Front Cover

Illustration and identification of the machine's front cover components.

Standard Accessories

Accessory Box

List and illustration of accessories included in the accessory box.

Side Cover

List of items typically found with the side cover.

Machine Box

List of items associated with the machine storage box.

SECTION II Machine Set-up

Attaching the Antenna

Step-by-step guide to install the thread guide antenna.

Placing the Foam Pads

Instructions for positioning foam pads for spool stabilization.

SECTION II Machine Set-up

Connecting Machine to Power Supply

Steps and safety guidelines for connecting the machine to electrical power.

How To Set Up Machine Using the Program Display Panel

A. Program display

Explanation of the program display panel and its functions.

B. Program selection dial

How to use the dial to select different stitch programs.

C. Program number

Understanding the program numbers and their relation to stitch settings.

D. Differential feed ratio

Adjusting the differential feed for fabric handling.

How To Set Up Machine Using the Program Display Panel

A. Program Name

Identifying stitch names and their corresponding program numbers.

B. Program Selection Dial

How to select stitch programs using the dial.

What the Symbols Represent

Explanation of symbols used on the display panel for stitch setup.

How To Set Up Machine Using the Program Display Panel

C. Program Number

How the program display automatically sets thread tensions and displays setup instructions.

D. DF = Differential Feed

How to adjust the differential feed dial based on display settings.

E. SL = Stitch Length

How to adjust the stitch length dial based on display settings.

How To Set Up Machine Using the Program Display Panel

F. Needle Position

How to set the needle position based on stitch program requirements.

G. Set Cutting Width Dial

How to adjust the cutting width dial for proper fabric trimming.

How To Set Up Machine Using the Program Display Panel

H. Movable Cutting Blade Position

How to engage and disengage the movable cutting blade.

I. 2 Thread Converter

How to engage and disengage the 2-thread converter.

How To Set Up Machine Using the Program Display Panel

J. Overlock Cover or Sewing Table

How to attach the overlock cover or sewing table for different programs.

How To Set Up Machine Using the Program Display Panel

K. Presser Foot (A or B)

How to set the presser foot lever to position A or B for different stitches.

L. Instant Rolled Hem Device (Stitch Width Finger)

How to engage or disengage the rolled hem device for various stitches.

How To Set Up Machine Using the Program Display Panel

M. Thread Chain Looper Tension (Brown)

How to set the chain looper thread tension for specific programs.

Needles

Information about the type of needles used and common problems.

How To Set Up Machine Using the Program Display Panel

Tilting Needle Clamp

Procedure for tilting the needle clamp for easier needle insertion.

SECTION III Threading

Antenna

How to extend and use the antenna thread guide.

SECTION III Threading

Accessories For Decorative Threads

Guidelines for choosing and using decorative threads for overlock sewing.

Tension Release Clips

How to use tension release clips with decorative threads.

Snap-on Thread Guide

How to attach and use the snap-on thread guide for decorative threads.

Quick Reference Threading Charts

SAFETY 4 THREAD

Threading guide for the Safety 4 Thread stitch.

Quick Reference Threading Charts

STRETCH KNIT

Threading instructions for the Stretch Knit stitch.

5 THREAD

Threading instructions for the 5 Thread stitch.

Quick Reference Threading Charts

3 THREAD WIDE

Threading instructions for the 3 Thread Wide stitch.

OVERLOCK 3

Threading instructions for the Overlock 3 stitch.

Quick Reference Threading Charts

FLATLOCK 3

Threading instructions for the Flatlock 3 stitch.

BLANKET

Threading instructions for the Blanket stitch.

Quick Reference Threading Charts

FLATLOCK 2

Threading instructions for the Flatlock 2 stitch.

OVERCAST 2

Threading instructions for the Overcast 2 stitch.

Quick Reference Threading Charts

NARROW HEM 3

Threading instructions for the Narrow Hem 3 stitch.

ROLLED HEM 3

Threading instructions for the Rolled Hem 3 stitch.

Quick Reference Threading Charts

ROLLED HEM 2

Threading instructions for the Rolled Hem 2 stitch.

STRETCH WRAPPED

Threading instructions for the Stretch Wrapped stitch.

Quick Reference Threading Charts

TRIPLE COVER HEM

Threading instructions for the Triple Cover Hem stitch.

COVER HEM WIDE

Threading instructions for the Cover Hem Wide stitch.

Quick Reference Threading Charts

How to Use Automatic Needle Threader

Step-by-step guide on using the automatic needle threader.

Tension Release Lever

Explanation of the tension release lever's function and use.

DETAILED THREAD ROUTE CHARTS

THREAD ROUTE BLUE A

Detailed thread path diagram for thread route Blue A.

THREAD ROUTE BLUE B

THREAD ROUTE BLUE C

THREAD ROUTE RED D

THREAD ROUTE YELLOW E

THREAD ROUTE YELLOW F

SECTION VI Sewing Techniques

Overlocking Outside Corners

Technique for overlocking external corners of fabric.

SECTION VI Sewing Techniques

Removing Stitches from Fabric

Method for removing stitches from fabric.

Chainstitch – Turning Corners

How to turn corners using the chainstitch.

Quilting Guide

How to use the quilting guide for parallel stitching.

SECTION VI Sewing Techniques

Cover Hem

Instructions for sewing cover hems, including "in the round" methods.

SECTION VI Sewing Techniques

Turning Corners

Detailed steps for turning corners while sewing.

SECTION VI Sewing Techniques

Triple Cover Hem – Topstitching an Overlock Seam

How to use the triple cover hem for topstitching overlock seams.

SECTION IV Test Sewing

Setting Foot Pressure

How to adjust the presser foot pressure for different fabrics.

Controlling Sewing Speed

How sewing speed is controlled using the foot pedal.

Waste Tray

How to attach and use the waste tray for fabric scraps.

SECTION IV Test Sewing

Safety Systems

Conditions under which the machine will not operate due to safety features.

SECTION IV Test Sewing

Starting to Sew

Basic steps and tips for starting a sewing project.

Inserting Overlock Chain-Off Threads at the End of Seam

SECTION V Adjustments

Thread Tension

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

SECTION V Adjustments

Chainstitch Balanced Tension

How to achieve balanced tension for chainstitch seams.

3 Thread Overlock Balanced Tension

2 Thread Overcast Balanced Tension

Cover Hem Balanced Tension

Differential Feed

Standard Feeding

How the feed dogs work together in standard operation.

Positive Feeding

How positive feeding helps prevent waves in stretchy fabrics.

Negative Feeding

How negative feeding helps prevent puckering in sheer fabrics.

Differential Feed

Stitch Length

How to adjust stitch length based on fabric type and stitch.

Cutting Width

How to adjust cutting width based on fabric and layers.

Loops

How to set cutting width for loops by turning the dial clockwise.

Tunneling

How to set cutting width for tunneling by turning the dial counterclockwise.

Sewing Overlock Stitches on Extra Heavyweight Fabrics

SECTION VI Sewing Techniques

Overlocking Outside Corners

Technique for overlocking external corners of fabric.

SECTION VI Sewing Techniques

Removing Stitches from Fabric

Method for removing stitches from fabric.

Chainstitch – Turning Corners

How to turn corners using the chainstitch.

Quilting Guide

How to use the quilting guide for parallel stitching.

SECTION VI Sewing Techniques

Cover Hem

Instructions for sewing cover hems, including "in the round" methods.

SECTION VI Sewing Techniques

Turning Corners

Detailed steps for turning corners while sewing.

SECTION VI Sewing Techniques

Triple Cover Hem – Topstitching an Overlock Seam

How to use the triple cover hem for topstitching overlock seams.

SECTION VII Maintenance

Cleaning and Oiling

Essential steps for cleaning and oiling the machine for optimal performance.

SECTION VII Maintenance

Replacing the Movable Cutting Blade

Procedure for replacing the movable cutting blade when dull or nicked.

Replacing the Light Bulb

Steps for replacing the machine's light bulb.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

TROUBLESHOOTING

SKIPPING OR IRREGULAR STITCHES

Common issues causing skipped or irregular stitches and their solutions.

BREAKING THREADS

Causes and solutions for thread breaking during operation.

CHAINSTITCH OR COVER HEM THREAD BREAKS

Specific causes and solutions for thread breaks in chainstitch/cover hem.

FABRIC PUCKERS

Reasons for fabric puckering and how to resolve them.

NEEDLE BREAKS

Causes and solutions for needle breakage.

MACHINE JAMS

Troubleshooting steps for machine jamming issues.

MACHINE RUNS SLOW OR NOT AT ALL

Solutions for a machine running slowly or not at all.

NOISY MACHINE

Causes and solutions for an unusually noisy machine.

FABRIC IS NOT CUT

Troubleshooting steps when the fabric is not being cut correctly.

FABRIC NOT CUT CORRECTLY

Solutions for incorrect fabric cutting.

STITCHES ARE NOT FORMED CORRECTLY ALONG FABRIC EDGE

How to fix stitches that are not formed correctly along the fabric edge.

Recycling Information

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