User manual ELNA MINI OPAL

[. . . ] Disconnect the AC adapter when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, and the like. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when making any adjustments mentioned in this instruction book. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. (European Union only) The design and specifications are subject to change without a prior notice. [. . . ] 11 Inserting the bobbin q Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. Q Thread w Bobbin holder w Guide the thread into the notch on the front of the bobbin holder. E Notch on the front e Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades. R Spring blades Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips into the notch on the side. T Notch on the side t r y u Pull out about 10 cm (4") of thread to the rear. Y Garn u Greiferabdeckung 13 Threading the Machine WARNING: Disconnect the AC adapter from the machine before threading. * Raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise. Q Thread guide e w r t e w While holding the thread with your right hand near the spool, use your left hand to draw the end of the thread down along the right channel and around the bottom of the guide plate. Pass the thread through the eye of the take-up lever from right to left. E Take-up lever Draw the thread down along the left channel and pass it behind the needle bar thread guide from the left. R Needle bar thread guide r y t Insert the threader loop through the needle eye from behind. T Needle eye y Threader loop Pull the threader loop out from the needle eye. Hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand and rotate the handwheel counterclockwise, toward you, for one complete turn. Q Needle thread q w q Bring the bobbin thread up by pulling the needle thread. W Bobbin thread Pull both threads 4˝ to 6˝ (10 to 15 cm) under and behind the presser foot. 17 Changing Needle q w WARNING: Disconnect the AC adapter from the machine before changing the needle. Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side to the rear. When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push it up as far as it goes. Q Needle clamp screw w Needle clamp e Flat side e r To check if a needle is bent, place the flat side of the needle onto something flat (e. A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics. selecting Needle and Thread Fabric Light to Medium Weight Organdy , Georgette , Linen , Cotton , Percale Thread 50 Silk Needle 11 (65) or 50 Cotton 50 to 90 Synthetic 14 (90) NOTES: This machine is equipped with the size #14 (90) needles only. Do not attempt to sew if the machine does not feed the material or the needle does not penetrate into the fabric. [. . . ] Basic Zigzag Stitch selector: Needle thread tension: F, G, H 2 to 5 The zigzag stitch is one of the most common and versatile stitches. It can be a utility stitch for hemming, overcasting, mending and darning. Select a pattern, which is suited for your sewing needs from the 3 patterns available. Overcasting with zigzag stitch Stitch selector: G, H Needle thread tension: 2 to 5 Finish raw edge of the fabric to prevent it from ravelling. [. . . ]