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SECTION I – Machine Parts and Functions
Part Names ........................................................... 8
Standard Accessories ......................................... 10
Presser Foot Definitions ...................................... 12
Extension Table and Free Arm ............................ 14
Foot Pressure Dial .............................................. 14
Presser Foot Lever and Additional Presser
Foot Clearance .............................................. 16
How to Snap Presser Foot Off and On ............... 16
How to Remove and Attach the Shank ............... 16
Thread Tension Dial ............................................ 18
Seam Allowance Lines ........................................ 20
Foot Control and Sewing Speed ......................... 20
How to Drop the Feed Dog ................................. 20
Reverse Stitch Lever ........................................... 20
SECTION II – Getting Ready to Sew
Connecting the Machine to Power Supply and
Foot Control .................................................. 22
Language Selection (Model 3230 only)............... 24
Up/Down Needle Key (Model 3230 only) ............ 24
Selecting the Correct Needle and Thread ........... 26
Changing the Needle .......................................... 28
Needle Definitions ............................................... 30
Winding a Bobbin ...........................................32-34
Additional Spool Pin ............................................ 34
Inserting the Bobbin ............................................ 36
Threading the Machine ....................................... 38
Built-in Needle Threader ..................................... 40
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread ........................... 42
How to Read the Machine Set-Up
Information – Example: Straight Stitch........... 44
LCD Screen (Model 3230 only) ........................... 44
Stitch Selection Knob .......................................... 46
Stitch Width/Needle Position Dial........................ 46
Variable Needle Position ..................................... 48
Stitch Length Dial ................................................ 48
SECTION III – Sewing
Straight Stitch ...................................................... 50
Starting to Sew .................................................... 50
Changing Sewing Direction ................................. 50
Finishing Off a Seam........................................... 50
Sewing on Heavy Fabrics ................................... 52
Gathering ............................................................ 52
Zipper Insertion – Lapped Application ............54-56
Pintucks............................................................... 58
Quilt Guide .......................................................... 58
Rolled Hem ......................................................... 60
Twin Needle Hem (Optional needle) ................... 62
Zigzag Stitch ....................................................... 64
Overcasting ......................................................... 64
Whip and Roll Hem ............................................. 66
Satin Stitch Applique ........................................... 66
How to Sew On a Button ..................................... 68
Automatic Buttonhole .....................................70-72
Fine Adjustment for Buttonholes ......................... 72
Corded Buttonhole .............................................. 74
Manual Buttonhole .............................................. 76
3-Step Zigzag ...................................................... 78
Mending a Tear .............................................. 78
Stretch Blind Hem ............................................... 80
Shell Tuck............................................................ 82
Lingerie Stitch (Model 3230 only)........................ 82
Fagoting (Bridging).............................................. 84
Patchwork ........................................................... 86
Box Stitch ............................................................ 86
Satin Stitches ...................................................... 88
Scallop Edges ..................................................... 88
Stretch Stitches
Decorative Stretch Stitches ................................. 90
Fine Tuning Stretch Stitches ............................... 90
Overlock Stitch .................................................... 92
Super Stretch Stitch ............................................ 92
Smocking ............................................................ 94
Buttonhole Applique ............................................ 96
Super Overlock Stitch ......................................... 98
Triple Seam ......................................................... 98
SECTION IV – Taking Care of Your Machine
Cleaning the Hook Area and Feed Dog ............ 100
Replacing the Bobbin Holder and Needle
Plate ............................................................. 102
Changing the Light Bulb .................................... 102
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................... 104
INDEX ............................................................... 107
NOTE: Information found in this instruction manual is
current at the time of printing. Elna reserves the right to
change and update specifications and information as
needed
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