ELNA 654 -, Instruction Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I
Machine Parts............................................8-10
Standard Accessories...................................12
SECTION VI
Adjustments............................................53-61
Thread Tension.............................................53
3 or 4 Thread Overlock Balanced Tension
...............................................................53-55
Rolled Edges................................................57
2 Thread Overcast Balanced Tension..........57
Differential Feed...........................................57
Stitch Length.................................................61
Cutting Width................................................61
SECTION VII
Sewing Techniques.................................63-65
Overlocking Outside Corners.......................63
Overlocking inside Corners..........................63
Sewing Curved Edges..................................63
Rolled Hem or Narrow Hem Pintucks...........65
Removing Stitches from Fabric....................65
Decorative Threads......................................65
SECTION VIII
Maintenance............................................67-69
Cleaning and Oiling......................................67
Replacing the Movable Cutting Blade..........69
Replacing the Light Bulb..............................69
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY FEET
TROUBLESHOOTING
INDEX
.......71
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.......................................................76
SECTION II
Machine Set-up........................................14-28
Positioning the Antenna and Foam Pads......14
Connecting Machine to Power Supply..........16
Program Reference Cards............................18
What the Symbols Represent..................20-24
Example of a Program Set-up.................26-28
SECTION III
Stitch Definition........................................30-34
Needles Definition.........................................36
Changing the Needle(s)................................36
SECTION IV
Threading.................................................38-44
Safety System ..............................................45
Automatic Tension Release...........................45
SECTION V
Test Sewing..............................................47-51
Checking Tension Discs................................47
Controlling Sewing Speed.............................47
Setting Foot Pressure...................................47
Waste Tray....................................................47
Starting to Sew..............................................49
Inserting Overlock Chain-off Threads at
Beginning of Seam........................................51
Inserting Overlock Chain-off Threads at
End of Seam..................................................51
Sewing Extra Heavy Fabrics.........................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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