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INSTRUCTION

BOOK

MODEL

6003

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Your

Elna

model

6003

sewing

machine

is

designed

and

constructed

for

HOUSEHOLD

use

only.

Read

all

instruc-

tions

before

using

this

sewing

machine.

DANGER

-

To

reduce

the

risk

of

electrical

shock:

1

.

Your

sewing

machine

should

never

be

left

unattended

when

plugged

in.

Always

unplug

the

machine

from

the

electrical

outlet

immediately

after

using

and

before

cleaning.

2.

Always

unplug

before

replacing

light

bulb.

Replace

bulb

with

same

type

rated

13.2

Volts

D.C.

3

watts.

3.

Do

not

reach

for

the

machine

if

it

has

fallen

into

water.

Unplug

immediately.

4.

Do

not

place

or

store

machine

where

it

can

fall

or

be

pulled

into

a

tub

or

sink.

Do

not

place

it

in

or

drop

it

into

water

or

other

liquid.

WARNING

-

To

reduce

the

risk

of

burns,

fire,

electrical

shock

or

injury:

—

RO

16.

.

Do

not

allow

the

machine

to

be

used

as

a

toy.

Supervision

is

necessary

when

this

machine

is

used

by

or

near

children.

.

Use

this

machine

only

for

its

intended

use

as

described

in

this

manual.

Use

only

attachments

recommended

by

the

manufacturer

4s

described

in

this

manual.

.

Never

operate

this

machine

if

it

has

a

damaged

cord

or

plug,

is

not

working

properly,

has

been

dropped

or

damaged,

or

dropped

into

water.

Return

the

machine

to

the

nearet

authorized

dealer

or

service

center

for

examination,

repair,

electrical

or

mechanical

adjustment.

.

This

machine

is

equipped

whit

a

Special

connection

cord

which,

if

damaged,

must

be

replaced

by

an

identical

cord.

This

can

be

obtained

from

your

dealer.

-

Never

operate

the

machine

with

any

air

opening

blocked.

Keep

ventilation

openings

of

the

sewing

machine

and

foot

control

free

from

accumulation

of

lint,

dust

and

fibers.

.

Never

drop

or

insert

any

object

into

any

opening.

.

Do

not

use

outdoors.

.

Do

not

operate

where

aerosol

(spray)

products

are

being

used

or

where

oxygen

is

being

administered.

.

To

disconnect,

turn

machine

off,

then

remove

plug

from

outlet.

.

Do

not

unplug

by

pulling

on

cord.

To

unplug,

grasp

the

plug,

not

the

cord.

-

Keep

fingers

away

from

all

moving

parts.

Special

care:

should

be

used

around

the

sewing

machine

needle.

.

Always

use

the

proper needle

plate.

The

wrong

plate

an

cause

the

needle

to

break.

.

Do

not

use

bent

needles.

-

Do

not

pull

or

push

fabric

while

stitching.

It

may

deflect

the

needle

causing

it

to

break.

.

Switch

the

machine

off

when

making

any

adjustment

in

the

needle

area,

such

as

threading

needle,

changing

needle,

threading

bobbin,

changing

presser

foot,

etc.

Always

unplug

the

sewing

machine

from

the

electrical

outlet

when

removing

covers,

lubricating

or

when

making

any

other

servicing

adjustments

mentioned

in

the

instruction

manual.

SAVE

THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT

Be

sure

to

keep

machine

away

from

static

electricity,

heat

sources,

humidity

and

direct

sunlight.

When

using

your

sewing

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.

TABLE

OF

CONTENTS

N@MeGS:

Of

Pal

S

ers

erreneseter

regener

mrerrrernrres

2

Accessory

Storage

Compartment

..............

3

Foot

Pressure:

Dialis.<

2.0654

dint

Vea

eas

aah

eke

4

Controlling

Sewing

Speed

..................

..

4

Using

the

Fine

Adjustment

Dial

................

4

Adjusting

the

Needle

Thread

Tension

...........

5

How

to

Drop

the

Feed

Dog

...............008,

6

Additional

Presser

Foot

Clearance

.............

6

Attaching

and

Removing

Presser

Feet

..........

6

Attaching

and

Removing

the

Shank

............

‘6

Ghanging

Needles

..........

ccc

cece

cee

e

ee

f

Sewing

on

Heavy

Fabrics

.............0000aee

7

Seam

Allowance

Lines

..........00.cc

cee

euas

8

CUUIE

GUND

Gg

ase

serra

ieien

acta

ape

belay

nin

arate

eh

ware

dak

8

Connecting

Machine

to

Power

Supply

..........

9

Main

Function

of

Keys

.......

2.0...

eee

10-11

Winding

the

Bobbin....................--.-

12

Inserting

the

Bobbin

...............0.00ceee

13

Threading

the

Machine

..................0..

14

e

Automatic

Needle

Threader

...............

15

e

Drawing

up

the

Bobbin

Thread.............

16

Choosing

Your

Needle

and

Thread

............

17

SUGIONL

SIGH:

22h

bees

Sab

wine

ya

eh

emacs

es

18

@

Starting

toSeW

.....

eee

eee

18

e

Changing

Sewing

Direction

...............

18

e

Finishing

OffaSeam

........

cee

eee

18

e

Adjusting

Stitch

Length

Manually

...........,

19

e

Variable

Needle

Positions

.................

19

PICISCHAGI:

12s

doe

a

heehee

stn

Mandira

et

EM

Means

20

ZIPPer

INSCHION

son

cada

s

caw

tent

ooae

Bak

anes

21-22

Twin

Needs:

HSM:

schixiGveeee

dn

a

awaadcad

23

Other

Forms

of

the

Straight

Stitch

............

24

FAO

ZAG

SICH

5.

2c

ot

See

Det

hdd

Sue seu

eer

tas

lave

des

ete

25

Whip

and’

Roll

Hem

soc

cs5o

leave

des

aes

eee

ee

26

Satin

Stitch

Applique

.........

00.0...

cee

eee

26

CvercasvSulcheS

7a

an

asa

aan

he

lait

a

27

@Z1G2d0

CMC

wine

aap

ene

ean

eee

27

e

Multiple

Zigzag

.....

0.

cc

ce

eee

27

e

Super

Overlock

Stitch....................

27

e

Super

Stretch

Stitch

.....................

27

Buttonhole

Variations

.........

0.0.0

ccc eae

28

e

Sensor

Buttonholes

..............000.

28-30

e

Keyhole

Buttonhole

..........

ccc

cee

eae

31

e

Classic

Automatic

Buttonhole

(BH1)

........

32

e

Corded

Buttonhole

...........0......000

33

How

to

Sew

ona

Button

...................05

34

BING

ASM:

Sule

aac

ee

DARE

RS

eltereek

ed

35

SNE

SUCH:

«

auuhev

eS

Gen

target

eed

owe

en

36

SMOCKING

"tte

eee

rte

oe

re

ee

36

Decorative

Satin

Stitches

.................0,

37

SCaIlOp

EQGES

1.2

ae

dka

le

eaachineeaaes

oom

37

APDNGUG’-s6us

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wean

daersesd

eakaha

eed

eudes

37

DAMNING:

ine

sient

atarsas®

Avehace

sea,

Bente

ah

eoe

eee

38

How

to

Program

Decorative

Stitches

..........

39

©

SINGS

MOUS

a

gs

cccaa

caida

ye

bet

euee

39

*

Combining

MOtis:

iu

sae

dlain

dtwwlbe

aed

39

*

Combining

Motifs

with

Mirror

mage

........

40

Care

of

Your

Machine

..................004.

41

TROUDIGSHOGUNG!

<2

aust

eee

eee

eatoukes

42-43

Names

of

Parts

—k

Extension

table

(Accessory

box)

Needle

plate

Needle

threader

Thread

cutter

Face

plate

Thread

take-up

lever

Foot

pressure

dial

Thread

tension

dial

Top

cover

Stitch

pattern

chart

Spool

holder

Spool

pin

Bobbin

winder

spindle

Bobbin

winder

stopper

Front

cover

Speed

control

lever

Up/down

needle

key

Auto-lock

key

Reverse

key

Fine

adjustment

dial

Bobbin

cover

plate

release

button

Bobbin

cover

plate

Shank

Needle

clamp

screw

Needle

Presser

foot

Carrying

handle

Presser

foot

lever

Buttonhole

lever

Free

arm

Feed

dog

lever

Machine

sockets

Power

switch

Flywheel

Accessory

Storage

Compartment

OO

eS

10.

11.

12.

13.

14,

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

Set

of

needles

Quilt

guide

:

Blind

hem

foot

:

Hemmer

foot

:

Zipper

foot

:

Metal

foot

:

Satin

stitch

foot

:

Overlock

foot

o7m7mrmog

Extension

table

Pull

the

extension

table

away

from

the

machine

to

expose

the

free

arm.

(See

illustration.)

The

lid

of

the

accessory

storage

box

lifts

open

toward

you.

Sewing

accessories

are

conveniently

located

in

the

box.

Screwdriver

R:

Automatic

buttonhcole

foot

Lint

brush

Bobbins

Seam

ripper

Large spool

holder

Small

spool

holder

Spool

stand

Additional

spool

pin

Spool

pin

felt

Too

short

Correct

Too

long

fm

Som

Foot

Pressure

Dial

The

foot

pressure

dial

should

be

set

at

“3”

for

regular

sewing.

Reduce

the

pressure

to

“2”

for

applique,

cutwork,

drawn

work,

basting

and

embroidery.

Velours

and

knits

with

a

lot

of

stretch

may

require

a

“1”

Seiting.

@

Foot

pressure

dial

@

Setting

mark

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

control

@

Speed

control

lever

@

High

speed

@

Low

speed

Using

the

Fine

Adjustment

Dial

Choice

of

fabrics

and

threads

may

affect

the

stitch

formation.

The

fine

adjustment

dial

may

be

used

to

either

lengthen

or

shorten

the

stitch.

@

Fine

adjustment

dial

®

Standard

mark

@

Setting

mark

To

fine

tune

the

stitch,

use

a

screwdriver

to

move

the

setting

mark.

If

stitches

are

too

short,

correct

by

turning

the

dial

in

the

direction

of

“+”.

lf

stitches

are

too

long,

correct

by

turning

the

dial

in

the

direction

of

“~".

Adjusting

the

Needle

Thread

Tension

e

Choosing

the

Correct

Tension

Straight

Stitch

The

ideal

straight

stitch

will

have

threads

locked

between

the

two

layers

of

fabric,

as

shown

left

(magnified

to

show

detail).

If

you

look

at

the

top

and

bottom

of

the

stitch,

you

will

notice

that

there

are

no

gaps;

each

stitch

is

smooth

and

even.

When

adjusting

needle

thread

tension,

the

higher

the

number,

the

tighter

the

needle

thread.

Results

depend

on:

-

stiffness

and

thickness

of

fabric

—

number

of

fabric

layers

—

type

of

stitch

Needle

thread

(Top

threaq)

Bobbin

thread

(Bottom

thread)

Higher

numbers

(Tighten)

Lower

numbers

(Loosen)

®BOSooO

¢

Tension

is

too

tight

The

bobbin

thread

shows

through

on

the

top

side

of

the

fabric

and

it

will

feel

bumpy.

Turn

the

dial

to

the

left

to

loosen

the

needle

thread

tension.

Solution:

Lower

numbers

(Loosen)

e

Tension

is

too

loose

The

needle

thread

shows

through

on

the

underside

of

the

fabric

and

it

will

feel

bumpy.

Turn

the

dial

to

the

right

to

tighten

the

needle

thread

tension.

Solution:

Higher

numbers

(Tighten)

How

to

Drop

the

Feed

Dog

The

feed

dog

drops

out

of

position

for

special

sewing

techniques:

free

motion

embroidery,

button

sewing,

etc.

The

feed

dog

must

always

be

up

for

normal

sewing.

Locate

the

feed

dog

lever

on

the

back

of

the

free

arm.

Slide

the

lever

either

to

the

right

(down)

or

to

the

left

(up).

@

Lowered

position

@

Raised

position

Additional

Presser

Foot

Clearance

You

can

raise

the

presser

foot

about

6.5

mm

(1/4”)

higher

than

the

normal

up

position

for

easy

removal

of

the

presser

foot

or

to

help

you

place

heavy

fabrics

under

the

presser

foot.

Pull

up

the

presser

foot

lever

beyond

the

normal

up

position.

@

Presser

foot

lever

Attaching

and

Removing

Presser

Feet

Press

the

red

button

on

back

of

the

shank.

The

presser

foot

will

drop

off.

Place

the

selected

presser

foot

so

the

pin

on

the

foot

lies

just

under

the

groove

of

the

shank.

Lower

the

Presser

bar

to

attach

the

foot.

@

Red

button

@

Groove

@

Pin

Attaching

and

Removing

the

Shank

The

shank

is

removed

by

turning

the

thumbscrew

counter-

clockwise

with

the

screwdriver.

@

Thumbscrew

When

attaching,

match

the

hole

in

the

shank

with

the

hole

in

the

presser

bar.

Put

thumbscrew

into

hole.

Tighten

thumbscrew

by

turning

it

clockwise.

@

Shank

@

Presser

bar

Changing

Needles

@

Raise

the

needle

by

pressing

the

up/down

needle

key.

Lower

the

presser

foot.

Turn

off

the

power

switch.

Loosen

the

needle

clamp

screw

by

turning

it

counter-

clockwise.

@

Needle

clamp

screw

@

Remove

the

needle

from

the

clamp.

Insert

the

new

needle

into

needle

clamp

with

flat

side

to

the

back.

When

inserting

the

needle

into

the

clamp,

push

it

up

as

far

as

it

will

go

and

tighten

the

clamp

screw

firmly.

@

Pin

@

Needle

clamp

©

To

determine

if

the

needle

is

defective,

place

the

flat

side

of

the

needle

onto

something

flat

(a

needle

plate,

glass,

etc.).

The

gap

between

the

needle

and

the

flat

surface

should

be

consistent.

Never

use

a

bent

or

blunt

needle.

It

may

cause

skipped

stitches

or

thread

breakage.

Defective

needles

can

ruin

the

fabric.

Always

purchase

good

quality

needles.

Change

needle

often.

Sewing

on

Heavy

Fabrics

The

black

button

on

presser

foot

A

locks

the

foot

in

a

horizontal

position

when

pushed

in

before

lowering

the

presser

foot.

This

ensures

even

feeding

at

the

beginning

of

seams

and

helps

when

sewing

many

layers

of

fabric

such

as

welt

seams

used

to

hem

jeans.

When

the

point

of

an

increased

thickness

is

reached,

lower

the

needle

and

raise

the

presser

foot.

Press

in

the

black

button.

Lower

the

foot

and

continue

sewing.

This

button

releases

automatically

after

a

few

stitches

have

been

sewn.

Seam

Allowance

Lines

The

lines

on

the

needle

plate

and

bobbin

cover

plate

help

you

measure

seam

width.

*

The

number

indicates

the

distance

between

the

center

needle

position

P

3.5

and

the

seam

allowance

line.

millimeters

Lines

on

needle

plate

|

15

4/8"

|

5/8”

|

6/8”

@

Center

needle

position

@®

Edge

of

fabric

@

Needle

plate

guide

lines

Quilt

Guide

The

quilt

guide

will

help

keep

the

stitching

lines

straight.

Loosen

the

quilt

holding

screw,

slide

the

quilt

guide

in

the

opening

until

the

desired

width

is

set

and

tighten

the

screw.

Sew;

the

quilt

guide

will

lie

over

the

previous

row

of

stitching.

®

Quilt

holding

screw

@

Quilt

guide

@®

Hole

®

Distance