ELNA eXcellence 730 Instruction Manual Download

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Page 3: ...chments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner s manual 3 Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or...

Page 4: ...tch Tricot stitch 41 Overcasting Stitch 41 Knit Stitch 42 Double Overcasting Stitch 42 Super Overlock Stitch 43 Blind Hemming 43 44 Shell Tuck 45 Attaching Elastic 45 Lingerie Stitch 46 Buttonholes 46...

Page 5: ...bbin winder spindle Hole for extra spool pin Spool holder large Spool pin Thread tension dial Face cover Thread cutter Extension table accessory storage Centimeter inch quick measurements Needle plate...

Page 6: ...l feed foot AD Button sewing foot T Quilting guide bar Circular pivot pin Bobbin 5 pcs 1 set on the machine Spool holder large set on the machine Spool holder small Spool supporter Felt cushion Extra...

Page 7: ...Close toe foot o Convertible free motion quilting foot QB S q w e r t y u i o In front compartment Open the cover to the front Each pockets can be tilted forward for easy access q Cover w Pocket e Ci...

Page 8: ...NOTE The start stop button does not work when the foot control is connected e w q z c r t Getting Ready to Sew z v q e w r y u NOTES Make sure to use the power supply cable that came with the machine...

Page 9: ...mode 2 or 01 02 03 51 52 mode 3 has been selected and the foot control is not connected the machine will start sewing in reverse as long as the reverse button is pressed If you press the reverse butto...

Page 10: ...he maximum speed set by the speed control slider when the foot control is fully depressed Operating Instructions Foot control model YC 485EC 1 is for use with this sewing machine Extension Table The e...

Page 11: ...ogrammed pattern combinations Stitch patterns in mode 2 to 6 can be memorized Up to 50 stitch patterns combination can be memorized 5 Elongation key refer to page 69 Press this key to elongate satin s...

Page 12: ...e fabric while your knee controls the presser foot Attaching the knee lifter Match the ribs on the knee lifter with the notches in the knee lifter socket and insert the knee lifter q Knee lifter w Rib...

Page 13: ...ncrease the pressure set the dial at a higher number Dropping the Feed Dog The feed dog can be lowered for basting sewing on buttons free motion quilting etc Shift the drop feed lever toward you to lo...

Page 14: ...ead r Bobbin thread Turn the thread tension dial to a lower number to decrease the thread tension q q w e r q w e r q w e r q w e r Balanced thread tension For straight stitch sewing both needle and b...

Page 15: ...off q Lever w Presser foot Lockout Key Press this key to lockout the machine when threading the machine replacing the accessories etc To reduce the risk of injury all the buttons and keys are deactiv...

Page 16: ...he power switch off before replacing the presser foot Removing the foot holder Raise the presser foot and loosen the setscrew Remove the foot holder q w w e q e e r q w Dual Feed Foot CAUTION Always m...

Page 17: ...l feed link to engage it with upper feed drive b Lower the presser foot lifter Lower the needle to the lowest position by turning the handwheel n Tighten the setscrew securely with the screwdriver Rep...

Page 18: ...Slide the extension table to the left to remove it Push down the needle plate release lever and the needle plate will snap off e Needle plate release lever r Needle plate q w e r c Place the straight...

Page 19: ...tton 80 100 Synthetic 80 100 Heavy weight Denim Tweed Coating Quilting Lawn Georgette Tricot Sheeting Jersey Wool Knit 9 65 11 75 Blue tip needle Thread Needle Silk 50 Cotton 50 80 Synthetic 50 80 11...

Page 20: ...netrates layers of fabrics extra large eye and large groove accommodate heavyweight topstitching thread Metallic the large grooved shaft helps prevent delicate metallic threads from shredding Another...

Page 21: ...bbin holder e Bobbin q w e NOTE Use the plastic bobbins for horizontal hook marked with J r Using other bobbins such as pre wound paper bobbins may cause stitching problems and or damage to the bobbin...

Page 22: ...when the bobbin is fully wound and stops spinning Return the bobbin winder spindle to its original position Remove the bobbin and cut the thread with the thread cutter y Thread cutter NOTE For safety...

Page 23: ...ion spring blades w Tension spring blades v Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips into the side notch e Side notch z x c v b b Pull out about 10 cm 4 of thread to the rear Reattac...

Page 24: ...e guide Firmly pull the thread toward you along the right channel until the thread snaps w Corner of the guide e Right channel c Draw the thread down along the right channel and around the bottom of t...

Page 25: ...behind q Needle up down button w Threader knob e Threader hook x Draw the thread from left to right under the left guide threader hook and right guide Draw the thread around the right guide toward yo...

Page 26: ...r finger q Needle thread x Press the needle up down button twice to draw up the bobbin thread w Needle up down button c Pull the needle thread to bring up the loop of bobbin thread e Loop of bobbin th...

Page 27: ...de key w to select your desired mode Each time you press the mode key the mode number e indicated on the left side of the screen will change and the mode changes as follows Mode 1 Direct pattern selec...

Page 28: ...key and the on mark will blink Customizing Machine Settings You can customize the machine settings to your preference Press the set key q and LCD screen will show the setting mode Press the mode key w...

Page 29: ...ually increase to maximum when pressing the start stop button You can select the desired start up speed from 1 slow q 2 medium w or 3 high e Enter the setting mode Press the mode key twice to enter th...

Page 30: ...key position adjustment screen appears and t1 is shown on the right side of the screen With the touch panel stylus w press e on the touch panel of your machine v t2 will be shown on the LCD screen Pr...

Page 31: ...rse button and sew several reverse stitches The machine sews in reverse as long as you press and hold the reverse button q Reverse button Press the reverse button once when sewing the lock a matic sti...

Page 32: ...needle plate Stop sewing when the front edge of fabric reaches the cornering guide lines Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric 90 degrees Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the new dir...

Page 33: ...ase the stitch length Press the sign on the stitch width adjusting key to move the needle bar to the right Press the sign on the stitch width adjusting key to move the needle bar to the left Adjusting...

Page 34: ...Feed Device The following stitch patterns can be sewn with the dual feed device Mode 1 1 2 3 4 1S 2S 3S 4S Mode 2 01 02 03 04 Mode 3 01 02 03 04 The dual feed device is extremely effective for sewing...

Page 35: ...chine will sew several locking stitches in place and continue sewing forward When you press the reverse button q at the end of the seam the machine will sew several locking stitches in place then stop...

Page 36: ...elasticity and strength are needed to ensure comfort and durability Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole seams Also use it when constructing items such as backpacks for extra strength...

Page 37: ...gzag foot A r Foot pressure 5 q e w r q w e r t o i t u y Place the right sides of the fabric together and sew to the end of the opening with a 2 cm 5 8 seam allowance Reverse stitch to lock the seams...

Page 38: ...he fold and pin in place Set the stitch length and thread tension back to the original setting q 0 2 to 0 3 cm 1 8 margin w Zipper teeth e Fold r End of the zipper opening t Opening size c Sew through...

Page 39: ...the opening 0 7 1 cm 3 8 and turn the fabric 90 degrees 0 0 7 1 cm 3 8 n Stitch through the garment and zipper tape guiding the zipper teeth along the side edge of the foot Stop about 5 cm 2 from the...

Page 40: ...of the hem with the guide on the foot Lower the foot and sew 1 2 cm 1 2 1 while pulling both thread to the back e Threads c Stop the machine and lower the needle into the fabric Raise the foot and ins...

Page 41: ...e of the fold with the guide on the foot and lower the foot Sew while guiding the edge of the fold along the guide Open the fabric and press the tuck to one side Loosen the thread tension to 1 and inc...

Page 42: ...n MODE 1 7 MODE 2 07 12 w Thread tension AUTO e Presser foot Zigzag foot A r Foot pressure 5 q e w r Adjusting the stitch width The stitch width of the zigzag stitches can be altered by pressing the s...

Page 43: ...ving an adequate seam allowance After sewing trim the seam allowance close to the stitches Overcasting Stitch Machine settings q Pattern MODE 2 09 w Thread tension AUTO e Presser foot Overcast foot M...

Page 44: ...sew q Edge of fabric w Guide NOTE The stitch width cannot be changed q e w r w q Double Overcasting Stitch Machine settings q Pattern MODE 2 13 w Thread tension AUTO e Presser foot Overcast foot M r F...

Page 45: ...e foot u Fold Open the fabric with the right side up The stitches on the right side of the fabric will be almost invisible i Right side of fabric Blind Hemming Machine settings q Pattern MODE 2 14 15...

Page 46: ...e 2 cannot be changed but the needle drop position will move Changing the needle drop position Press the stitch width adjusting key The LCD screen shows the distance between the left needle position a...

Page 47: ...shell stitches on knits or soft silky woven fabrics in any direction q e w r Shell Tuck Machine settings q Pattern MODE 2 16 w Thread tension 6 8 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F r Foot pressure 5...

Page 48: ...er and thicker buttons 23 25 Stretch buttonholes This buttonhole can be used on stretch fabrics It can also be used as a decorative buttonhole 26 Welted buttonhole This is a template pattern for the h...

Page 49: ...specific fabrics and threads Make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric to check your settings The preset width of the buttonhole is suited for ordinary buttons Apply an interfacing to str...

Page 50: ...Starting point t NOTE Make sure there is no gap between the slider and front stopper otherwise the buttonhole will be out of position or there will be a sewing gap y No gap u Starting point i Sewing...

Page 51: ...nhole lever down and start sewing m After you finish buttonhole sewing push the buttonhole lever up as far as it will go Place a pin just below the bartack at each end to prevent accidentally cutting...

Page 52: ...length adjusting key w Denser buttonhole e Less dense buttonhole Manual settings The buttonhole width can be adjusted by pressing the stitch width adjusting key Press the sign on the stitch width adju...

Page 53: ...from 2 5 to 5 5 The stitch density can be adjusted from 0 3 to 1 0 q e w r Keyhole Buttonhole Machine settings q Pattern MODE 2 22 w Thread tension AUTO e Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R r Fo...

Page 54: ...to 2 5 for pattern 25 If the stitch balance of the left and right row is not even correct it by turning the feed balancing dial q q e w r Stretch Buttonhole Machine settings q Pattern MODE 2 24 w Thre...

Page 55: ...ear under the buttonhole foot clearing the front end Bring up the ends of the cord and insert both ends between the ribs and metal plate w Metal plate To sew a corded buttonhole follow the same proced...

Page 56: ...o the other side q Wrong side of patch w Right side of garment fabric e Right side of patch c Pull out the patch until the right side of the patch is showing Use an iron to press both corner ends unti...

Page 57: ...16 5 8 away from the hole The corners should be cut rounded off as shown e Right side of patch r Wrong side of garment fabric 0 Place the facing on the wrong side of the garment fabric Mark the 4 corn...

Page 58: ...into the left hole of the button by turning the handwheel with your hand Lower the foot to hold the button in place aligning the direction of the button Raise the needle by turning the handwheel until...

Page 59: ...darning length Continue sewing until the machine stops automatically e Reverse button r Required length c Sew another layer of darning over the first layer at a right angle to it NOTE The maximum darn...

Page 60: ...nevenness of darning stitches by pressing the or key of the stitch length adjusting key If the left corner is lower than the right side press the key to correct it and vice versa NOTE The evenness can...

Page 61: ...e q w e r Sewing a shorter tack To sew a tack shorter than 1 5 cm 9 16 first stop the machine after sewing the required length and then press the reverse button The required length has been determined...

Page 62: ...q Eyelet gap opens w Eyelet overlaps NOTE The shape can be adjusted within L1 to L3 default setting is L2 The eyelet is used for belt holes etc Sewing Sew until the machine stops automatically Open th...

Page 63: ...ble web to secure the applique in place Guide the applique fabric so that the needle falls off the edge of the applique when the needle swings to the right A The patterns number 05 06 and 09 mode 3 ha...

Page 64: ...l in the open space q e w Drawn Work Machine settings q Pattern MODE 3 05 w Thread tension AUTO e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F r Foot pressure 4 Drawn work uses the same method as fringing Choose...

Page 65: ...se the thread cutter on the face plate Smocking Machine settings q Pattern MODE 3 14 w Thread tension AUTO e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F r Foot pressure 5 Stitch patterns mode 3 can also be used...

Page 66: ...5 cm 5 8 and press Pin the two edges to paper or tear away backing 0 5 cm 3 16 apart q 0 5 cm 3 16 Sew slowly guiding the fabric so the needle catches the folded edge on each side After finishing sewi...

Page 67: ...c along the guide on the foot to keep a precise 1 4 seam allowance q Guide w Right sides of the fabric w Angle scales on the needle plate You can easily seam patchwork pieces at the desired angle with...

Page 68: ...der w Quilting guide bar e Space between seams Quilting Machine settings q Pattern MODE 1 1 1S MODE 2 01 w Thread tension AUTO e Presser foot Zigzag foot A or Dual feed foot AD r Foot pressure 5 t Qui...

Page 69: ...plate for straight stitch refer to page 16 Loosen the setscrew and remove the foot holder Attach the convertible free motion quilting foot to the presser bar and tighten the setscrew firmly with the s...

Page 70: ...quilt layers with your hands Move the quilt layers 3 mm 1 8 or less per stitch q w e r Free quilting with darning foot PD H Use the darning foot PD H when sewing following stitch patterns CAUTION Do...

Page 71: ...al length while the stitch density remains the same Elongation ratio Example Pattern number 58 mode 3 Select pattern number 58 mode 3 Press the elongation key to select the desired elongation ratio El...

Page 72: ...ds parallel for even sewing and be sure to sew over the strands Stitch slowly and smoothly guiding the fabric as you sew q e w r Cording 1 strand cording Machine settings q Pattern MODE 1 7 MODE 2 07...

Page 73: ...h Fold fabric into quarters to determine center Pierce center of fabric with pivot pin Insert pivot pin into hole on the extension table Lower presser foot and sew Smooth the fabric out evenly from th...

Page 74: ...the extra spool pin into the hole beside the horizontal spool pin Place a spool of thread on the extra spool pin and fix the spool with the spool holder w Extra spool pin Draw both threads from the s...

Page 75: ...he twin needle mark will blink on the LCD screen and the caution buzzer sound Buttonholes and specialty stitches such as darning or eyelet and monogram cannot be selected e Twin needle key r Twin need...

Page 76: ...rogramming a Pattern Combination Pattern Combination Example Programming patterns 61 and 62 mode 3 NOTES Patterns in the different groups letters and numbers can also be programmed Check tension balan...

Page 77: ...pattern auto lock stitch and stop automatically z Select pattern 58 mode 3 z x c v x Press the memory key c Select pattern 92 mode 3 Press the memory key q w v Start sewing Pattern 58 and 92 auto loc...

Page 78: ...will be indicated on the LCD screen and blinks q Cutter sign q w z Select pattern 61 mode 3 z x c v x Press the memory key c Select pattern 62 mode 3 v Press the memory key b Press and hold the thread...

Page 79: ...ror image z Select pattern 61 mode 3 x Press the memory key c Select pattern 61 mode 3 Press the mirror image key The mirror sign will appear on the LCD screen q Mirror sign v Press the memory key b S...

Page 80: ...to select the pattern you wish to start over from Example Pattern combination 60 61 and 62 mode 3 z Program the pattern combination 60 61 and 62 in mode 3 Start sewing z x c v c Press the startover k...

Page 81: ...cates stitch counts to be inserted The stitch length and needle drop position of patterns 51 52 and 54 in mode 3 are independent from those of the combined pattern Patterns 53 and 55 in mode 3 will in...

Page 82: ...80 Use the stitch pattern 91 blank space in mode 3 if you wish to insert a space between stitch patterns w Blank space w...

Page 83: ...er number only Programming a monogram Example To program R B z Press the mode key 3 times to enter mode 4 x Select pattern 28 c Press the memory key v Select pattern 64 b Press the memory key n Select...

Page 84: ...gramming select the stitch pattern 97 98 or 99 in mode 4 5 or 6 q Pattern 97 Small size space 2 5 mm w Pattern 98 Medium size space 3 5 mm e Pattern 99 Large size space 5 0 mm Monogram size The stitch...

Page 85: ...he left arrow w on the cursor key to shift the cursor to the left NOTE Arrow signs r on the LCD screen indicate that there is the rest of the combination in that direction Once sewing has started the...

Page 86: ...r key Pattern B will be deleted NOTE Pressing and holding the clear key will delete all the programmed patterns and the LCD screen will return to the display prior to programming z Press the cursor ke...

Page 87: ...itch width of the programmed patterns will be adjusted uniformly q Original width w Uniformly adjusted width Unified Needle Drop Position The needle drop position of the programmed patterns will vary...

Page 88: ...bottom of the LCD screen If you press the stitch width or length adjusting key when the cursor is to the right of the last programmed pattern individual adjustments will be cancelled and uniform adju...

Page 89: ...Stretch stitch pattern Example Pattern 36 mode 3 If the pattern is compressed turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of If the pattern is drawn out turn the feed balancing dial in the direction...

Page 90: ...ut the bobbin and bobbin holder q Bobbin holder x Clean the bobbin holder with a lint brush Clean the feed dog and auto thread cutter device with the lint brush w Lint brush e Feed dog r Auto thread c...

Page 91: ...q Thread guide plate q w e x Remove lint and dust from the brush on the underside of the thread guide plate using a lint brush w Brush on the thread guide plate c Clean the area around and under the p...

Page 92: ...en selected Select the pattern suitable for twin needle sewing Warning Sign Cause Try this The machine is started after halting due to overload Lower the feed dog Wait for at least 15 seconds to resta...

Page 93: ...ning Sign Cause Try this Audible Signal The Buzzer sounds when pip Normal operation pip pip pip Invalid operation or malfunction peep E1 E7 error occurred pip pi pi pi peep Buttonhole is completed pip...

Page 94: ...ose 2 The needle is too thick or too fine for the fabric 1 The machine is not plugged in or foot control is not connected 2 Thread has been caught in the hook race 3 The presser foot is not lowered 1...

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