ELNA eXperience 660 Instruction Manual Download

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U S A onl y

Y our machine comes equipped with a polarized plug (one prong wider than the other). A polarized plu g

reduces the risk of electrical shock. This plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet. If the plug does no t

fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install th e

proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any wa y .

Use only foot control model 21371 for this sewing machine (UL, CSA)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

T his appliance is no t in t ended f or use by persons (including children) wi t h reduced physical , sensory o r

mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision o r

instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this sewing machine.

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including th e

following :

This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only.

Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

DANGER

—

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1 . An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing

machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

2 . Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 1 2 Volts,

5 Watts

WARNING

—

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1 . Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used

by or near children.

2 . Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this ownerʼs manual.

Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this ownerʼs 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 damaged, or dropped into water.

Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination,

repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4 . Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this

sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.

5 . Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

6 . Do not use outdoors.

7 . Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being

administered.

8 . To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position, then remove plug from outlet.

9 . Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, 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 plate can cause the needle to break.

12 . Do not use bent needles.

13 . Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.

14 . Switch this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as

threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and

the like.

15 . Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or

when making any other adjustments mentioned in this ownerʼs manual.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The design and specifications are subject to change without a prior notice.

Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant Nationa l

legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance .

(European Union only )

Summary of Contents for eXperience 660

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Page 3: ...achments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this ownerʼs 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 damaged or dropped into water Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment 4 Never operate the appliance w...

Page 4: ...23 Inserting the Bobbin 24 Threading the Machine 25 Built in Needle Threader 26 Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread 27 Buttonhole Variations 28 32 SECTION III Programming Combinations Single Repeat with Lockstitch 33 Combining a Sequence 34 Inserting a Second Color 34 Reset Combined Sequence to Beginning 35 Reset Combined Sequence to Beginning of Incomplete Stitch 35 Combining Letters 36 How to Preview t...

Page 5: ...x 19 Needle plate 20 Circular sewing pivot points 21 Needle threader 22 Thread cutter 23 Face plate 24 Foot pressure dial 25 AUTO tension LED 26 LED screen brightness control 27 Needle thread tension dial 28 Spool pin 29 Needle clamp screw 30 Needle 31 Presser foot 32 Shank 33 Thumbscrew 34 Carrying handle 35 Presser foot lever 36 Buttonhole lever 37 Free arm 38 Feed dog lever 39 Machine sockets 4...

Page 6: ...Overlock foot 14 Circular sewing pivot pin 15 A Standard metal foot attached to machine Storage compartments can be tilted forward for easy access Extension Table Storage Box Accessories are stored inside the extension table Pull lid towards you to open the storage box 16 Open toe walking foot 17 Large screwdriver 18 P 2 Open toe embroidery darning foot 19 Lint brush 20 Large spool holder 21 Small...

Page 7: ...erside of the foot ensure that the buttonhole sides lie parallel to each other C Overlock Foot Prevent fabric edges from raveling by finishing the edge with a zigzag stitch The wires brush on the foot help the stitch lie flatter and reduce puckering Use with medium weight fabrics D Hemmer Foot Insert the fabric into the spiral on this foot The spiral rolls the fabric creating a rolled hem An easy ...

Page 8: ...he desirable scant 1 4 often requested by quilters P 2 Open Toe Embroidery Darning Foot Skipped stitches are no longer a concern when sewing free motion embroidery stippling darning and monogramming The spring loaded foot moves up and down at the same time as the needle Another benefit when using this foot is that the front cutout provides maximum visibility R Automatic Buttonhole Foot Place butto...

Page 9: ...1 cm apart from each other Use the holes to sew circles and scallops with the circular sewing pivot pin Extension Table and Free Arm Extension Table The extension table provides more sewing space to make sewing easier The extension table can be easily removed for free arm sewing To Remove Pull the end of the extension table away from the machine as shown To Attach Push the table back into place to...

Page 10: ...ning the slots with the notches The presser foot rises equal to the amount of pressure applied to the knee lifter Stop sewing before moving the knee lifter to the right to raise the presser foot Release the knee lifter to lower the presser foot CAUTION Do not touch the knee lifter while sewing the fabric will not feed properly and the stitches will not form correctly because the tension discs will...

Page 11: ...g machine the first few times place waste fabric under the presser foot and run the machine without thread for a few minutes Wipe away excess oil NOTE After turning off the machine wait 5 seconds before turning it on again For Your Safety Do not use extension cords or plug adapters Do not touch plug with wet hands Always turn off the power light switch first and then unplug from the electrical out...

Page 12: ... are sewing any other stitches utility or decorative the machine will immediately stop and sew a lockstitch when you press this key 3 Auto Lock Key Press this key while sewing 1 straight stitch 2 zigzag stitch or 3 3 step zigzag stitch and the machine will sew a few stitches in place and stop automatically Press this key while sewing utility or decorative stitches and the machine will complete the...

Page 13: ...Center needle position is 3 5 4 Stitch Length Key Press or side of key to change setting Depending on the stitch selected stitch length can be set between 0 0 and 5 0 NOTE Fine fabrics should have a stitch length between 1 5 and 2 5 medium fabrics between 2 0 and 3 0 and heavier fabrics between 3 0 and 4 0 5 Twin Needle Key Press this key to reduce the width of an individual stitch The twin needle...

Page 14: ... selecting a stitch in the 3 Digit Mode the stitch will be flipped horizontally as it appears on the stitch chart If you are in a permanent memory M1 M2 or M3 press this key to recall the saved sequence 11 My Personal Setting Key Select a stitch in Direct Select Mode and override the factory settings by changing width needle position or length Press this key after changing settings Press ENTER key...

Page 15: ... needle thread tension dial If the dial is not set on AUTO a numerical value is shown e Elna recommends using this presser foot for best sewing results r Stitch width or needle position computer automatically sets width or needle position after a stitch is selected t Stitch length computer automatically sets length after a stitch is selected y Quick Resumption Mode Switch off the machine The last ...

Page 16: ...ized sequence of stitches that were sewn will appear when machine is switched on Press 1 key Press 1 or 2 key to change setting between Normal Set and Resumption Set Press ENTER key Sound Turn off the beep sound warning beep sounds will not be turned off or change the beep volume Press 2 key Press 1 2 3 or 4 key to change between settings Press ENTER key Language Choose one of the 10 languages Eng...

Page 17: ...eset Controlling Sewing Speed Sewing speed can be varied with the foot control The harder you press on the foot control the faster the machine runs The maximum sewing speed can be varied by sliding the speed control lever For a faster speed slide it to the right for a slower speed slide it to the left Foot Pressure Dial Align the foot pressure dial q with the setting mark w at 3 for regular sewing...

Page 18: ...t Presser Foot Lever Raise and lower the foot with this lever q Before sewing can occur the presser foot must be lowered to close the tension discs If you attempt to sew with the foot in the up position the LCD screen will show this message illustration to remind you to lower the foot and the machine will emit a warning beep Additional Presser Foot Clearance You can raise the presser foot about 6 ...

Page 19: ...Removing Shank Turn OFF the power switch Raise the presser bar Turn the thumbscrew q counterclockwise with the screwdriver to remove the shank To attach match the hole in the shank w with the hole in the presser bar e Put thumbscrew in hole and turn clockwise to tighten Seam Allowance Lines The lines on the needle plate machine bed and bobbin cover plate help you measure seam width The number indi...

Page 20: ...ic type of stitch thread Move the needle thread tension dial off AUTO and the computer display screen indicates the suggested manual setting range Green light disappears When adjusting needle thread tension the higher numbers tighten the lower numbers loosen Tension is too tight The bobbin thread shows through on the topside of the fabric and it will feel bumpy Turn the dial to a lower number to l...

Page 21: ... stitches are too long t correct by turning the screw in the direction of If letters numbers are overlapped y correct by turning the screw in the direction of If letter numbers are too spread out u correct by turning the screw in the direction of For buttonholes always make the adjustment according to the left side If left side of buttonhole is less dense too open i compared to right side correct ...

Page 22: ...dle from the clamp 2 Insert the new needle into needle clamp w with the flat side to the back pushing it up as far as it will go Tighten the clamp screw firmly 3 To determine if the needle is defective place the flat side of the needle on something flat a needle plate piece of glass etc The gap between the needle and the flat surface should be consistent Never use a bent or blunt needle as it may ...

Page 23: ...stitching thread Metallic the large grooved shaft helps prevent delicate metallic threads from shredding Another plus a larger than average eye makes for easier threading Embroidery a slightly rounded tip minimizes breakage and skipped stitching when using specialty threads like rayon acrylic or other high sheen threads during machine embroidery Self Threading the needle eye has a slit opening on ...

Page 24: ...as shown Attach the spool holder and press it firmly against the spool of thread NOTE Spool holder needs to be changed according to the type of thread spool A Large spool B Small spool w Pull the thread towards the thread guides under the hook and wrap it around the guide as shown e Pull the thread back around the bobbin winder thread guide r Pass the thread through the hole in the bobbin from ins...

Page 25: ...t machine again to continue winding bobbin When the bobbin is fully wound stop the machine u Move the spindle to the left to return the bobbin winder to its original position Cut the thread as shown Additional Spool Pin The additional spool pin can be used to wind an extra bobbin without unthreading the machine PROCEDURE Insert the spool stand w and the additional spool pin e in the hole q Place t...

Page 26: ...nt side of the bobbin case Hold the bobbin with your right hand and pull the thread to the left through the tension spring blades Continue pulling the thread lightly until the thread slips into notch B Pull out about 15 cm 6 of thread Replace the bobbin cover plate Refer to the chart shown on the bobbin cover plate to check the threading A B ...

Page 27: ...ead down right channel and around the checkspring holder e Firmly pull the thread from right to left over the take up lever and down into the take up lever eye r Proceed down left channel and through the lower thread guide t Slide the thread to the left behind the needle bar thread guide y Thread the needle from front to back manually or use the built in needle threader q w r e t y w r e t y ...

Page 28: ... lever while holding the thread end and let the needle threader return to its original position A loop of thread t is pulled through the needle eye Pull the thread loop off the guide to the back and manually bring the thread through the needle eye The needle threader can be used with 11 to 16 size needles Thread weight may vary from 30 to 100 NOTE Needle threader cannot be used with a twin needle ...

Page 29: ...e presser foot and hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand Press the Up Down Needle key q twice to pick up the bobbin thread Draw up the needle thread together with a loop of bobbin thread Slide 10 cm 4 of both threads to the back under the presser foot q ...

Page 30: ...s buttonhole for large buttons on lightweight fabric Stretch Buttonhole Designed for non woven fabrics such as knit and jersey It provides a decorative touch Knit Buttonhole A simplified version of the stretch buttonhole Heirloom Buttonhole An ultra fine buttonhole featuring a preset stitch width and length to complement delicate fabrics The bartacks at each end contain half the stitch count when ...

Page 31: ...ole lever be lowered Alter the buttonhole width to match the fabric and thread When attaching buttonhole foot R make sure the button opening is at the back of the foot Extend the buttonholder q to the back and place the button in it Push the holder together tightly around the button Placing the button in the automatic buttonhole foot R automatically sets the size of the buttonhole The buttonholder...

Page 32: ...igzag backwards on left side and straight stitch forward on right side to front bartack w zigzag backwards on right side e back bartack and stop Variation Reinforced Buttonhole Suitable for heavyweight fabric When Classic Buttonhole sewing is complete do not lift up presser foot Simply begin sewing again and sew over first buttonhole 0 Classic Keyhole Buttonhole The buttonhole will automatically s...

Page 33: ...ttonholder q maximum buttonhole size with this foot is 3 2 cm or 1 1 4 DO NOT pull down the buttonhole lever Alter the buttonhole width to match the fabric and thread Mark the buttonhole area on the fabric Place both threads to the left under the foot Insert the garment under the foot and hand turn the flywheel to lower the needle at the starting point Lower the buttonhole foot Start sewing zigzag...

Page 34: ...fferent size or to adjust stitch length reset the machine by pressing ENTER key or reselect buttonhole Sew new buttonhole size using same method Cutting Open Buttonhole Place a pin just inside the bartack at each end to prevent accidentally cutting bartacks Cut buttonhole open with the seam ripper Troubleshooting Tip If there is a difference in stitch length density between the right and left side...

Page 35: ...sed Press Mi r r o r I ma g e key Press E l o n g a t i o n key Press S t i t c hL e n g t h key and change stitch length to 0 30 Press E N T E R key to memorize A blinking cursor will appear to indicate where next selected and entered stitch will be memorized within the sequence Select 200 Press E N T E R key Place fabric and stabilizer under foot and sew Machine will lockstitch sew the design lo...

Page 36: ... the sequence Select 045 Press E l o n g a t i o n key and change stitch width or length if desired Press E N T E R key Press E N T E R key Place fabric and stabilizer under foot and sew memorized sequence repeatedly NOTE Total capacity of one sequence is 50 Inserting a Second Color Select 133 Press E N T E R key Select 001 Press E N T E R key Select 134 Press E N T E R key Place fabric and stabil...

Page 37: ...ence and restart the machine at the beginning Combine a sequence Begin sewing Stop sewing Press E N T E R key Reposition fabric Place fabric and stabilizer under foot and sew The machine sews from the beginning of the combined sequence Reset Combined Sequence to Beginning of Incomplete Stitch Combine a sequence Begin sewing Stop sewing Press Mi r r o r I ma g e key Reposition fabric Place fabric a...

Page 38: ... 350 Press E N T E R key Select 337 Press E N T E R key Place fabric and stabilizer under foot and sew Cut connecting threads when using Block and Script letters Do NOT cut connecting threads when using Gothic letters NOTE Total capacity of one sequence is 50 I f y o uw a n t t or e d u c el e t t e r h e i g h t t o2 3s i z e p r e s s side of S t i t c hWi d t h N e e d l eP o s i t i o n key be...

Page 39: ...g cursor determines which stitch will be deleted Press R e v i e wMe mo r yL e f t key or R e v i e wMe mo r y R i g h t key to move cursor under stitch 178 Press C key to delete the heart How to Add Stitches The location of the blinking cursor determines where the new stitch will be added Blinking cursor should be under stitch 367 Press E N T E R key Select 177 Press E N T E R key Press R e v i e...

Page 40: ...and stabilizer under foot and sew Alignment of Stitches Within a Sequence Often stitches in a sequence have different needle start positions left center or right Your machine will automatically determine a common alignment point based on the stitches in the sequence There are 4 possibilities q Left and center needle positions are aligned to left w Right and center needle positions are aligned to r...

Page 41: ... key 1 time to activate Memory 1 M1 e Press ENTER key to store An hourglass will briefly appear NOTE Activate Memory 2 M2 by pressing M key 2 times Activate Memory 3 M3 by pressing M key 3 times Save a sequence in M2 or M3 using same method Overwriting Memory q Program 415 422 424 and 411 w Press M key e Press ENTER key to overwrite An hourglass will briefly appear NOTE If you do not want to overw...

Page 42: ...40 Recalling Memory q Press M key w Press Mirror Image key Deleting an Individual Memory q Press M key w Press C key to delete An hourglass will briefly appear q w q w ...

Page 43: ...e threads and dust may cause puckered stitches and thread breakage during stitching Check for lint buildup after each project is completed Press the Up D o wnNe e d l e key until the needle is raised Turn off power switch Unplug the machine before cleaning Slide the bobbin cover plate release button to the right to remove the bobbin cover plate Take out the bobbin brush out dust and lint You can a...

Page 44: ...d bobbin Changing the Light Bulbs One sewing light is located behind the face plate Unplug the machine Remove screw button and screw Pull away face plate Pull out light socket Pull out light bulb Push in light bulb with pins aligned to holes in light socket Push in light socket Replace face plate screw and screw button The second sewing light is located over the sewing bed Unplug the machine Tip m...

Page 45: ...071 072 073 074 075 076 077 078 079 080 051 052 053 054 055 056 057 058 059 060 041 042 043 044 045 046 047 048 049 050 081 082 083 084 085 086 087 089 090 061 062 063 064 065 066 067 068 069 070 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 ...

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Page 47: ... Foot Fringe Looping Foot Pintuck Foot Narrow Cord Guide Narrow Pintuck Foot Wide Cord Guide Wide Pearl Bead Foot 2 mm Pearl Bead Foot 4 mm Fagoting Plate Narrow Fagoting Plate Wide Elastic Gatherer w Plate 7 5 mm Elastic Gatherer w Plate 10 mm Elastic Gatherer w Plate 13 mm Ribbon Sequin Foot Embroidery Darning Foot Walking Foot Part Number 395719 90 395719 22 395719 28 395719 12 395719 11 395719...

Page 48: ... sewing is attempted While sewing presser foot is raised The machine was stopped before lockstitch was completed The Twin Needle Key has been pressed after selecting a stitch that is not compatible with a twin needle inserted What to Do Release the foot control Lower presser foot Lower presser foot Start machine and allow lockstitch to complete Select a different stitch or sew with a single needle...

Page 49: ...ion of stepping motor The LCD screen is abnormal What to Do Select a satin stitch 035 050 Turn off power switch Remove tangled thread from take up lever and bobbin area Wait 15 seconds before restarting Turn off power switch Remove tangled thread Contact your authorized Elna dealer or service center where you purchased your machine Turn power switch off Wait 5 seconds and turn power switch on You ...

Page 50: ...Place lightweight teara way stabilizer under lightweight fabrics 15 Slipping fabric 1 The foot pressure dial is not adjusted correctly 15 2 The correct presser foot is not being used 5 6 Fabric does not 1 The feed dog is packed with lint 41 42 feed smoothly 2 The pressure foot dial is not set correctly 15 3 The stitches are too short 11 4 The feed dog was not raised after being lowered 16 5 The co...

Page 51: ...5 FreeArm 3 7 Function Keys 10 13 G Gathering 6 Gothic Letters 36 44 H Heavy Fabrics 16 I Icons 13 Incomplete Stitches Resetting 35 Interfacing 48 K Keys 10 13 Knee Lifter 3 8 L Language Selection 14 LCDScreen 3 11 13 LCD Screen Brightness Control 3 11 Letters Numbers 36 44 Light Bulbs 1 3 42 M Maintenance 41 42 Memory Deleting 40 Overwriting 39 Recalling 40 Saving 12 39 Mirror Image Key 12 ModeKe...

Page 52: ...7 Second Color 34 Select Mode Key 12 33 Shank 17 Single Repeat Sequence 33 Sound Mode 13 14 Speed Control 3 15 Spool Pin 22 23 Stabilizer 48 Start Stop Key 3 10 Stitch Charts 3 43 44 Stitch Length Key 11 38 Stitch Selection Keys 3 11 13 Stitch Width Key 11 38 Symbols 13 T Thread 20 Thread Cutter 3 Thread Tension 3 18 Threading 25 Three Digit Mode 13 33 Twin Needle 21 26 41 TwinNeedleKey 11 U U p D...

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