Mode d'emploi ELNA 560

[. . . ] | Instruction Manual | When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only. Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock: WARNING— To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children. [. . . ] q Black button w Thick fabrics 24 q 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 indicate the distance from the center needle position in inches and millimeters. q Center needle position The front seam guides are marked at 1/4˝, 3/8˝ and 5/8˝ from the center needle position. w Front seam guide at 1/4˝ e Front seam guide at 3/8˝ r Front seam guide at 5/8˝ The angle scales are marked at 45, 60, 90 and 120 degrees. Use the angle scales when seaming patchwork pieces (refer to page 51). t Angle scales y Cornering guide t y y w e r Turning Square Corners When sewing with fabric edge at 5/8˝ seam guide, to turn a square corner so that sewing continues at same distance from edge. Stop the machine when front edge of fabric reaches the cornering guide lines y. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric counterclockwise 90°. Lower the presser foot, and begin stitching in the new direction. y Cornering guide y NOTE: Lower the needle by pressing needle up/down button if the needle stop position is set at up position. 25 Altering the Needle Drop Position The needle drop position can be altered for straight stitch patterns 00 to 04, 55 and 56. q Press the “–” sign on the stitch width adjusting key to move the needle to the left. Press the “+” sign on the stitch width adjusting key to move the needle to the right. q Stitch width adjusting key (0. 0) (3. 5) (7. 0) Altering the Stitch Length The stitch length can be altered. Press the “+” sign on the stitch length adjusting key to increase the stitch length. Press the “–” sign on the stitch length adjusting key to decrease the stitch length. q Stitch length adjusting key w Stitch length q w w 26 q w 4 e Variety of Straight Stitches Lock-a-matic Stitch q Stitch pattern: 01 w Thread tension dial: 2 to 6 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a seam with backstitching. When you reach the end of the seam, press the reverse button once. The machine will sew four reverse stitches, four forward stitches, and then stop sewing automatically. q Reverse button q q w 4 e Locking Stitch q Stitch pattern: 02 w Thread tension dial: 2 to 6 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A q 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 several locking stitches in place and continue sewing forward. When you press the reverse button at the end of the seam, the machine will sew several locking stitches in place, then stop sewing automatically. q Reverse button q w 4 e Triple Stretch Stitch q Stitch pattern: 04 w Thread tension dial: 2 to 6 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A This strong, durable stitch is recommended when both elasticity and strength are necessary in order to insure comfort and durability. [. . . ] 3. The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn. 4. The stitch length is too long for the fabric. 5. A stabilizer is not used when sewing very fine fabrics. The fabric is not 1. The feed dog is packed with lint. [. . . ]