ELNA 6200 - User manual
6200
Instruction Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your Elna 6200 sewing machine is designed and constructed for HOUSEHOLD use only. Read all
instructions before using this machine.
DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric 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 12 Volts, 5 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:
1. Do not allow machine to be used as a toy. Supervision is necessary when this machine is used by or
near children.
2. Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Only use
attachments recommended by the manufacturer as described in this manual.
3. 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 nearest authorized dealer or
service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. This machine is equipped with a special connection cord which, if damaged, must be replaced by an
identical cord. This can be obtained from your dealer.
5. Never operate the sewing machine with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the
sewing machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust and fibers.
6. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
7. Do not use outdoors.
8. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
9. To disconnect, turn machine off and remove plug from outlet.
10. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
11. Keep fingers away from all moving parts, especially the needle.
12. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
13. Do not use bent needles.
14. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. This may deflect the needle causing it to break.
15. Switch the sewing machine off when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading
needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, changing presser foot, etc.
16. Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating or
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.
USA only
Your machine comes equipped with a polarized plug (one prong wider than the other). A polarized plug
reduces the risk of electrical shock. This plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet. If the plug does not
fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.
Use only foot control model 21371 for sewing machine model 6200 (UL, CSA).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I – Machine Parts and Functions
Part Names .................................................... 3
Standard Accessories .................................... 4
Presser Foot and Accessory Definitions .... 5-6
Extension Table and Free Arm ...................... 6
Circular Sewing Pivot Points .........................7
Using the Fine Adjustment Screw.................. 7
How to Drop the Feed Dog ............................ 7
Foot Pressure Dial ......................................... 8
Presser Foot Lever and Additional
Presser Foot Clearance ........................... 8
Attaching and Removing Presser Feet .......... 8
Attaching and Removing Shank .................... 9
Seam Allowance Lines................................... 9
Controlling Sewing Speed ............................. 9
Adjusting Needle Thread Tension ................10
SECTION II – Getting Ready to Sew
Connecting Machine to Power Supply......... 11
Selecting the Correct Needle and Thread ... 12
Changing Needles ....................................... 12
Needle Definitions........................................ 13
Keys and LED Readout ......................... 14-16
Winding a Bobbin................................... 17-18
Additional Spool Pin.....................................18
Inserting the Bobbin .....................................19
Threading the Machine ................................20
Built-in Needle Threader .............................. 21
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread ................... 22
SECTION III – Basic Sewing
Example of How to Read the Machine
Set-up Information .................................. 23
Straight Stitch ..............................................23
Starting to Sew ............................................23
Finishing Off a Seam ...................................24
Cutting the Threads ..................................... 24
Changing Sewing Direction .........................24
Sewing Over Seams and on Heavy
Fabrics ...................................................25
Gathering .....................................................25
Zipper Insertion ...................................... 26-27
Rolled Hem ..................................................28
Twin Needle Sewing .................................... 29
Twin Needle Hem ........................................ 29
Zigzag Stitch ................................................ 30
Overcasting ..................................................30
How to Sew on a Button ..............................31
3-Step Zigzag............................................... 32
Mending a Tear ............................................32
Apply 7 mm (1/4") Elastic ............................32
Blind Hem Stitches ......................................33
Shell Tuck ....................................................34
Triple Seam ..................................................34
Stretch Seam ............................................... 34
Super Stretch Stitch .....................................35
Double Overlock Stitch ................................35
Buttonhole Variations ............................. 36-39
Corded Buttonhole .......................................40
Super Overlock Stitch .................................. 41
SECTION IV – Decorative Sewing
Single Design – Auto-Lock Key ...................41
Complete Design – Auto-Lock Key .............. 41
Combining Designs...................................... 42
Corded Trim ................................................. 42
Single Cord For Gathering Heavy Fabric .... 42
Satin Stitch Appliqué .................................... 43
Scallop Edges ..............................................43
Circle Sewing ...............................................43
Large Scallop Border ................................... 44
Twin Needle Decorative Designs................. 44
SECTION V – Heirloom
Pintucks .......................................................45
Whip and Roll Hem ...................................... 45
Bridging (Fagoting) ......................................46
Hemstitches .................................................46
Fringing ........................................................47
Drawn Work .................................................47
Smocking .....................................................48
SECTION VI – Quilting
Piecing Fabrics Together ............................. 49
Quilt Guide ...................................................49
Patchwork ....................................................50
Quilt Stitch....................................................50
Buttonhole Appliqué ..................................... 51
SECTION VII – Taking Care of Your
Machine
Cleaning the Bobbin Area ............................ 52
Cleaning the Hook Area and
Feed Dog .......................................... 52-53
Replacing the Bobbin Case ......................... 53
Changing the Light Bulb ..............................53
STITCH CHART...........................................54
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ........................ 55
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................56
INDEX .................................................... 57-58
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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SECTION I
Machine Parts and Functions
Part Names
1. Top cover (lift up and back)
2. Stitch chart
3. Top storage compartment
4. Bobbin winder spindle
5. Bobbin winder stop
6. Selection keys
7. LED readout
8. Side storage compartment
9. Stitch length key
10. Stitch width key
11. Speed control lever
12. Up/down needle key
13. Auto-lock key
14. Reverse key
15. Bobbin cover plate release button
16. Bobbin cover plate
17. Extension table (storage box)
18. Needle plate
19. Circular sewing pivot points
20. Needle threader
21. Thread cutter
22. Face plate
23. Foot pressure dial
24. Needle thread tension dial
25. Spool pin
26. Needle clamp screw
27. Needle
28. Presser foot
29. Shank
30. Thumbscrew
31. Carrying handle
32. Presser foot lever
33. Buttonhole lever
34. Free arm
35. Feed dog lever
36. Machine sockets
37. Power switch
38. Flywheel (always turn towards you)
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Standard Accessories
Top Cover
(Lift up and back)
1. Seam ripper
2. Set of needles
3. Quilt guide
4. Bobbins (4 + 1 in machine = 5 total)
Side Cover
(Pull down Side Cover to open)
5. D: Hemmer foot
6. E: Zipper foot
7. F: Satin stitch foot
8. H: Multi-cord foot
9. G: Blind hem foot
10. R: Automatic buttonhole foot
11. C: Overlock foot
12. Circular sewing pivot pin
13. 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.
14. Large screwdriver
15. Lint brush
16. Large spool holder
17. Small spool holder
18. Additional spool pin
19. Spool pin felt
20. Spool stand
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Machine Box
21. Instruction book
22. Power supply cord
23. Foot control
24. Carrying bag
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Presser Foot and Accessory Definitions
A: Standard Metal Foot
This foot comes attached to your machine. It is mainly
used for straight stitches and zigzag stitches longer than
1.0. The button locks the foot in a horizontal position
helping to sew over multiple layered seams.
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,
professional way to sew hems.
E: Zipper Foot
Use when sewing zippers into place. The grooves on the
underside ensure the foot glides over the zipper coil.
Attach either to the left or right of the needle to sew each
side of the zipper.
F: Satin Stitch Foot
The cutout on the underside of the foot is designed to
accommodate dense stitch formation. Ideal when sewing
satin and decorative stitches.
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G: Blind Hem Foot
The guide on the foot helps ensure that the needle
catches only one or two fibers of the hem, resulting in an
invisible hemline.
H: Multi-Cord Foot
Design your own braids or trims. Place one to three
cords in the foot and sew over cord(s) for a simple
couching method. Or sew over one cord with a zigzag to
gather heavier weight fabrics.
R: Automatic Buttonhole Foot
Place button in foot to determine the buttonhole size. The
machine will automatically sew the corresponding
buttonhole.
Circular Sewing Pivot Pin
The free arm has holes that are 1 cm apart from each
other. Use this pivot pin to secure the fabric and sew
perfect curves or circles or large scallops.
Quilt Guide
The quilt guide is helpful when sewing parallel, evenly
spaced rows of stitching.
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 reattach the extension
table.
Free Arm
Free arm sewing is good for circle areas like sleeves,
waistbands and pant legs. If socks, knee or elbow areas
need mending, the free arm will be best to use.
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How To Drop the Feed Dog
The feed dog can be dropped out of position for special
sewing techniques: free motion embroidery, stippling,
button sewing, etc.
The feed dog must always be up for regular sewing.
Locate the feed dog lever on the back of the free arm.
Slide the lever either to the right (down) qor to the left
(up) w. To bring up the feed dog, hand turn the flywheel
after sliding lever to the left.
Circular Sewing Pivot Points
The free arm has holes qthat are 1 cm apart from each
other. Use the holes to sew circles and scallops with the
circular sewing pivot pin. See pages 43-44.
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Using the Fine Adjustment Screw
Choice of fabrics and threads may affect the stitch
formation. The fine adjustment screw can be used to
either lengthen or shorten the stitch.
qFine adjustment screw
wStandard mark
eSetting mark
To fine tune, use a screwdriver to move the setting mark.
•If stitches are too short r, correct by turning the
screw in the direction of “+”.
•If the stitches are too long t, correct by turning the
screw in the direction of “–”.
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Foot Pressure Dial
Align the foot pressure dial qwith the setting mark wat
“3” for regular sewing.
Reduce the pressure to “2” for appliqué, cutwork, drawn
work, basting and embroidery.
Velours and knits with a lot of stretch may require a “1”
setting.
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Presser Foot Lever and Additional Presser Foot
Clearance
Before sewing can occur, the presser foot must be
lowered to close the tension discs.
Raise and lower the foot with this lever q.
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 place heavy fabrics under the presser
foot. Pull the presser foot lever up beyond the normal up
position.
Attaching and Removing Presser Feet
Press the “Up/Down Needle” key until the needle is in
the raised position.
Turn OFF the power switch. Raise the presser foot and
press the red button qon back of the shank. The
presser foot will drop off. Place the selected presser foot
so the pin eon the foot lies just under the groove wof
the shank. Lower the presser bar and attach the foot.
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Attaching and Removing Shank
Turn OFF the power switch. Raise the presser bar. Turn
the thumbscrew qcounterclockwise with the screwdriver
to remove the shank.
To attach, match the hole in the shank wwith 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
indicates the distance between the center needle
position (3.5) and the seam allowance line.
qCenter needle position
wEdge of fabric
eGuidelines
r90º pivot angle guideline for 5/8˝
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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.
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