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Machine Operating Buttons

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Start/Stop button

Lower the presser foot lifter.

Press this button to start or stop the machine.

The machine starts running slowly for the first few 

stitches, and it then runs at the speed set by the speed 

control slider.

The machine runs slowly as long as this button is being 

pressed.

NOTE:

The start/stop button cannot be used when the foot 

control is connected to the machine.

Reverse button

• When following stitch patterns are selected;

The machine will sew in reverse as long as the 

reverse button is pressed. Release the button to sew 

forward.

When the machine is stopped and foot control is 

disconnected, the machine will sew in reverse slowly 

as long as the reverse button is pressed. Release the 

button to stop the machine.

• When any other stitches are selected;

If you press the reverse button when sewing any other 

patterns, the machine will immediately sew locking 

stitches and automatically stop.

There will be particular functions of the reverse button 

when patterns shown above are selected. Refer to 

pages 31, 44 and 45 for instructions.

• When following stitch patterns are selected;

Auto-lock button

• When following stitch patterns are selected;

Press the auto-lock button to sew a locking stitch 

immediately. The machine will automatically stop.

• When any other stitches are selected;

Press the auto-lock button to sew a locking stitch 

at the end of current pattern. The machine will 

automatically stop.

Summary of Contents for eXperience 560

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual...

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Page 3: ...grasp the plug not the cord 10 Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the sewing machine needle and or cutting blade 11 Always use the proper needle plate The wrong pl...

Page 4: ...setting 25 Resetting all to default 26 BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch Sewing 27 Starting to sew 27 Securing seams 27 Cutting threads 27 Auto Thread Cutting 28 Changing Sewing Direction 28 Sewing from th...

Page 5: ...bbin winder spindle Accessory storage Stitch reference chart Thread take up lever Thread guide B Bobbin winder thread guide B Bobbin winder thread guide A Retractable thread guide Threading chart Top...

Page 6: ...Blind hemming foot G 820817015 6 Rolled hem foot D 820809014 7 Cording foot H 820819006 8 Spool holder large Set on the machine 809810002 9 Spool holder small 809811003 10 Bobbin X 4 1 set on the mac...

Page 7: ...flap to open the accessory drawer CAUTION When you store the foot control inside the closed flaps follow the instructions below to avoid damage to product and injury to person Do not place anything t...

Page 8: ...Protection flap left q w e r Detaching the protection flaps To detach the protection flaps push down the protection flap unlock button and pull the protection flaps away from the machine as illustrate...

Page 9: ...ll be displayed when the foot control is connected to the machine i Foot control sign Before Using Your Sewing Machine Before using your sewing machine for the first time place a scrap of fabric under...

Page 10: ...ing Sewing Speed Speed control slider Sewing speed can be varied by the speed control slider according to your sewing needs To increase sewing speed move the slider to the right To decrease sewing spe...

Page 11: ...ontrol is disconnected the machine will sew in reverse slowly as long as the reverse button is pressed Release the button to stop the machine When any other stitches are selected If you press the reve...

Page 12: ...the size of eyelet with this button Refer to pages 30 33 and 39 r t r Needle up down button Press the needle up down button to bring the needle up or down t Thread cutter button Press the thread cutt...

Page 13: ...it number to select the desired stitch pattern refer to page 12 r Direct pattern selection keys You can select stitch patterns 00 06 12 and 16 directly by pressing the corresponding direct pattern sel...

Page 14: ...72 z Turn the power switch on x Press the numeral keys on the touch panel First press key 7 and then press key 2 c Now pattern 72 is selected z x c Direct pattern selection You can select the followin...

Page 15: ...f the presser foot or to help you place thick material under the foot q Presser foot lifter w Normal up position e Highest position Changing the Presser Foot CAUTION Turn OFF the power switch or press...

Page 16: ...mber of fabric layers type of stitch q w e r r q w t e Tension is too loose The needle thread shows through on the wrong side of the fabric and the stitch feels bumpy Turn the dial to a higher number...

Page 17: ...ide bottom side of the fabric without causing excessive puckering or causing the bobbin thread to show on the right side top side of the fabric Results vary with fabric thread and sewing conditions q...

Page 18: ...free arm bed on the back of the machine To drop the feed dog push the lever in the direction of the arrow q To raise the feed dog push the lever in the direction of the arrow w as illustrated and turn...

Page 19: ...needle can cause permanent snags or runs in knits fine silks and silk like fabrics q w Fabric Thread Needle Fine Lawn Georgette Tricot Organza Crepe Silk 80 100 Cotton 80 100 Synthetic 80 100 9 65 11...

Page 20: ...rge spool holder u u Large spool holder i Slit c Press the spool holder u firmly against the spool of thread and then push down the spool pin y to lower the spool until it is locked in the bottom The...

Page 21: ...illustrated v Pass the thread through the hole in the top of the bobbin from the inside to outside b Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle n Push the bobbin to the right The bobbin mark r appear...

Page 22: ...obbin holder x Guide the thread into the first notch e on the front side of the bobbin holder e Notch c Draw the thread to the left sliding it between the tension spring blades v Continue to draw the...

Page 23: ...end of the thread through the spool thread guide w x Pass the thread through the thread guide A e q w z x c v b z x c v b n e r t y n m u i c Draw the thread around the thread guide B r v Draw the end...

Page 24: ...ey or turn the power switch off Pull down the needle threader knob w as far as it will go The hook e comes out through the needle eye from behind q Needle up down button w Knob e Hook x Draw the threa...

Page 25: ...Hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand x Press the needle up down button q twice to lower and raise the needle to pick up the bobbin thread q Needle up down button c Pull both threads 10 t...

Page 26: ...ration u Resetting all to default Press the set key q to apply the machine settings and exit the machine setting mode q w e r t y u q w To turn the buzzer sound on press the stitch width adjusting but...

Page 27: ...n ON and P1 is shown on the LCD display z x c v b n z With a seam ripper press q on the touch panel of your machine x P2 will be shown on the LCD display Press the w on the touch panel c P3 will be sh...

Page 28: ...the setting mode Press the right arrow key q 3 times to select the resetting all to default mode Press the stitch length adjusting button w The y YES and n NO mark appears on the screen Press the stit...

Page 29: ...e reverse button and sew several reverse stitches The machine sews in reverse as long as you press and hold the reverse button w Reverse button Press the reverse button once when sewing the lock a mat...

Page 30: ...Stop the machine Raise the presser foot Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing direction as desired Lower the foot and start sewing in a new direction NOTE Lower the needle by pressi...

Page 31: ...the needle stop position is set at up position y Using Seam Guides The seam guides on the needle plate and the hook cover plate help you to measure seam allowance The numbers on the needle plate indic...

Page 32: ...to the left Press the sign on the stitch width adjusting button to move the needle to the right q Stitch width adjusting button q Altering the Stitch Length The stitch length can be altered Press the...

Page 33: ...n stop sewing automatically q Reverse button 4 q w e This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking stitch is needed Lower the needle close to the front edge of the fabric The machine will sew...

Page 34: ...is stitch for seaming fine fabrics Sculpture Stitches q Stitch pattern 53 or 54 w Thread tension dial 3 to 6 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Stretch Stitch q Stitch pattern 05 w Thread tension dial...

Page 35: ...width Press the sign on the stitch width adjusting button to decrease the stitch width q Stitch width adjusting button w Stitch width The stitch width of pattern 06 can be changed without changing its...

Page 36: ...is excellent for assembling and finishing fabrics together in one step Apply ribbing to knits and garment retains its shape Elna invented this stitch in 1982 Place the fabric edges together under the...

Page 37: ...1 to 4 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Mark the elastic into quarters Match those to the center front center back and side seams and pin the elastic to the fabric Place the elastic under the foot...

Page 38: ...sed on fine delicate fabrics such as fine silk r Keyhole buttonhole The keyhole buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy fabrics It is also suitable for larger and thicker buttons t Stretch button...

Page 39: ...on is extremely thick make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric If it is difficult to fit the button through the test buttonhole you can lengthen the buttonhole by pulling the button hold...

Page 40: ...onhole will be out of position or there will be a sewing gap u No gap i Starting point o Reference lines 0 Slider 1 Stopper 2 Sewing gap u b Start sewing while pulling the needle thread lightly to the...

Page 41: ...le is finished do not raise the foot or buttonhole lever simply start the machine again n m 3 4 m Remove the fabric and place a pin just below the bartack to prevent accidentally cutting the stitches...

Page 42: ...buttonhole width can be varied from 5 5 to 7 0 The stitch density can be varied from 0 3 to 0 8 Use the seam ripper and an eyelet punch to open the buttonhole q Eyelet punch not provided with the mach...

Page 43: ...wer the foot q Spur w Forks x Start the machine and sew the buttonhole Each side of the buttonhole and the bartacks will be sewn over the cord Remove the fabric from the machine and cut the sewing thr...

Page 44: ...x Select pattern 22 Sew the welted buttonhole on both fabrics together Cut the buttonhole opening as illustrated then pull the patch out through the slit to the other side q Wrong side of patch w Rig...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...ing as follows d5 is the default setting value When the right side of the darn is lower than the left side press the sign on the stitch length adjusting button q to set the value to d6 to d9 and make...

Page 47: ...q 1 5 cm 5 8 Sewing a shorter tack To sew a tack shorter than 1 5 cm 5 8 first stop the machine after sewing the required length then press the reverse button The tack length has been determined Star...

Page 48: ...h length adjusting button NOTE The shape can be adjusted within L1 to L5 Eyelet q Stitch pattern 25 w Thread tension dial 1 to 4 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F The eyelet is used for belt holes et...

Page 49: ...n Add 1 cm 3 8 to the zipper length This is the overall opening size q Right side of the fabric w 1 cm 3 8 e Opening size r Zipper length t End of the zipper opening Zipper Sewing q Stitch pattern 00...

Page 50: ...with the pin on the right hand side Lower the foot onto the topside at the end of the zipper opening so that the needle pierces the fabric next to the fold and the zipper tape c Sew through all layers...

Page 51: ...f the opening 0 7 1 cm 3 8 and turn the fabric 90 degrees 0 0 7 1 cm 3 8 CAUTION Be sure that the needle does not strike the presser foot or zipper teeth when the zipper foot is attached n Stitch thro...

Page 52: ...s the edge of the fabric fold Adjust the screw so that at the leftmost position of the stitch the needle just pierces the edge of the fold r Screw t Guide y Folded edge z x c e e 0 4 0 7 cm 0 4 0 7 cm...

Page 53: ...t the stitch width w so the needle will enter the left hole of the button Turn the handwheel so that the needle will enter the right hole of the button Readjust the stitch width if necessary q Stitch...

Page 54: ...e to the starting point Lower the foot and sew several stitches slowly while pulling on the threads to assist feeding the fabric c Stop the machine and lower the needle into the fabric Raise the foot...

Page 55: ...two rows of straight stitches 0 6 cm 1 4 apart Knot the threads at the beginning c Pull the bobbin threads at the end to gather the fabric v Knot the threads at the end and distribute the gathers even...

Page 56: ...ead tension dial 6 to 8 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Use a lightweight fabric tricot for example Fold the fabric in bias as shown and stitch on the fold Allow the needle to barely clear the fold...

Page 57: ...titch width adjusting button e to increase the stitch width y e Stitch width adjusting button The stitch width will be varied based on the right needle drop position r A The stitch pattern 30 has a fi...

Page 58: ...cess yarn located to the right of the stitching and create a fringe z x c Fringing q Stitch pattern 27 w Thread tension dial 1 to 4 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F 4 w e q A beautiful accent to any...

Page 59: ...ad tension dial 3 to 6 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F 4 w e q Drawn work uses the same method as fringing Choose a firm woven fabric like linen where threads can be removed easily z Carefully cut...

Page 60: ...together the strand ends The slots on H foot will hold the lengths of cording while stitches form over them Mark design on the right side of the fabric with a washable marker Stitch slowly and smooth...

Page 61: ...The stitch patterns 40 45 and 46 can also be used 4 q w e q w e Smocking is a delicate decorative treatment used on children s clothes or women s blouses Use a soft and lightweight fabric such as bat...

Page 62: ...n dial 3 to 6 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F You can close quilt layers and using the clasp stitch Select the clasp stitch Press the auto lock button Start sewing The machine sews clasp stitch and...

Page 63: ...n you sew with decorative stitches Use a tear way backing if necessary Decorative Stitches q Stitch pattern 72 w Thread tension dial 3 to 6 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Stitch patterns 73 to 99...

Page 64: ...aise the needle turn the power switch off then unplug the sewing machine Remove the needle and presser foot Remove the hook cover plate by sliding the hook cover plate release button to the right Take...

Page 65: ...yers etc Always test sew on a scrap piece of the fabric that you wish to use If stretch patterns are distorted correct them with the feed adjusting screw q Feed adjusting screw Stretch stitch pattern...

Page 66: ...arted after halting due to overload Wait for at least 15 seconds to restart Turn the power switch OFF Remove tangled threads around take up lever hook race E1 E7 The machine does not work properly due...

Page 67: ...le is used Page 17 Page 17 Use the stretch stitch needle Page 21 Change the needle Seam puckering 1 The needle thread tension is too tight 2 The needle thread is not threaded properly 3 The needle is...

Page 68: ...66 Stitch Chart...

Page 69: ...ies with the following regulations EN 60335 1 2012 A11 EN 60335 2 28 2003 A1 EN 62233 2008 EN 55014 1 2006 A1 A2 EN 55014 2 2015 EN 61000 3 2 2014 EN 61000 3 3 2013 Supplier Elna International Corp SA...

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