ELNA eXpressive 970 User manual
eXpressive 970
| Instruction Manual |
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock:
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.
WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used
by or near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s manual.
3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if
it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.
Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination,
repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this
sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine
needle and/or cutting blade.
11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
12. Do not use bent needles.
13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
14. Switch this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as
threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and
the like.
15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or
when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.
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. If in doubt please contact your
retailer for guidance. (European Union only)
For Europe only:
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
For outside Europe (except U.S.A and Canada):
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances.
DANGER Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock.
1. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the
equipment-grounding conductor.
2. If repair or replacement of the cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding
conductor to a live terminal.
3. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the product if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
4. This product is for use on a nominal 120 V circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated
in Fig. A. A temporary adaptor, which looks like the adaptor illustrated in Fig. C, may be used to connect this
plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in Fig B. If a properly grounded outlet is not available, the temporary
adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician.
The green colored rigid ear, lug, and the like, extending from the adaptor must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adaptor is used, it must be held in place
by the metal screw.
Fig. A
Fig.B Fig.C
Metal screw
grounding means
Fig.C
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SETTING UP THE MACHINE
Installing the Machine...................................................... 2
Adjusting the feet...........................................................3
Names of Parts................................................................5
Sub control panel ..........................................................6
RCS unit (optional for some models) ............................6
Standard Accessories.................................................7-8
Assembling the Spool Stand ...........................................9
Setting the Thread Cones or Spools of Thread .............10
Setting the spool of thread ..........................................10
Setting the thread cone ...............................................10
Installing the Hoop Supporter........................................ 11
Installing the RCS Unit (optional for some models)....... 12
Connecting the Power Supply .......................................13
Direct PC-Link ............................................................... 14
Winding the Bobbin .......................................................15
Removing the bobbin case..........................................16
Removing the bobbin ..................................................16
Inserting the bobbin.....................................................17
Inserting the bobbin case ............................................17
Threading the Needle...............................................18-20
Threading the needle with the needle threader...........20
Stabilizers...................................................................... 21
Template........................................................................21
Setting the Fabric in the Embroidery Hoop....................22
Setting the Embroidery Hoop ........................................23
Adjusting the Hoop Supporter for Optional Hoops ........23
BASIC OPERATION
Basic Operation with the Sub Control Panel .................24
Machine operating buttons .......................................... 24
Function buttons..........................................................24
LCD screen .................................................................25
Machine setting ........................................................26-27
Starting to Embroider................................................28-29
Removing the Hoop....................................................... 30
Adjusting the Thread Tension ........................................31
Replacing the needle..................................................... 32
Basic Operation of the Optional RCS Unit.....................33
Machine operating buttons .......................................... 33
Panel keys...................................................................34
On-screen Help Movie...................................................35
Disconnecting the RCS Unit.......................................... 36
ADVANCED OPERATION WITH THE OPTIONAL
RCS UNIT
Selecting the Embroidery Patterns................................ 37
Selecting the built-in designs..................................38-39
Function keys ...........................................................40-41
Monogramming..............................................................42
Function keys .............................................................. 43
Entering the characters ...............................................44
Deleting a character ....................................................45
Inserting a character.................................................... 45
Saving the monogram .................................................45
Placement of monogramming .....................................46
Multi-color monogramming..........................................47
Editing............................................................................48
Editing Functions........................................................... 49
Selecting the hoop.......................................................49
Moving the pattern.......................................................50
Resizing the pattern ....................................................50
Rotating the pattern.....................................................51
Deleting the pattern ..................................................... 51
Saving the le..............................................................51
Alternate function key assignment ..............................52
Duplicating the pattern ................................................52
Flipping the pattern......................................................52
Monogramming in an arc............................................. 53
Customizing the color setting ......................................54
Grouping the patterns.................................................... 55
Color grouping.............................................................55
Zooming the editing window.......................................... 56
Combining the Patterns and Lettering......................57-59
Adjusting the start position ............................................60
Adjusting the re-start position after thread breakage.....60
Starting to Embroider.....................................................61
Customizing the Settings with the
Sub Control Panel ....................................................62-66
Customizing the Settings with the Optional
RCS Unit...................................................................67-77
File Management...........................................................78
Saving the Pattern as a File ........................................78
Creating a new folder ..................................................79
Changing the folder name ........................................... 79
Opening a le ..............................................................80
File list option ..............................................................81
Deleting the folder .......................................................82
Deleting the le............................................................82
OPTIONAL ITEMS
USB Flash Drive............................................................ 83
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Hook......................................................... 84
Cleaning the Bobbin Case............................................. 84
Cleaning the Tension Leaves and Disks........................85
Cleaning the Auto Thread Cutter Mechanism................86
Oiling ........................................................................87-88
Error Message............................................................... 89
Troubleshooting........................................................90-91
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SETTING UP THE MACHINE
Installing the Machine
Place the machine on a at and stable surface such as
a sturdy table that could withstand the machine’s weight
and vibration.
Place the machine on the at and level surface.
Make sure that all the feet rmly contact the surface.
Provide a sufcient space around the machine to
allow the hoop to move freely.
q 20 cm (7–7/8˝)
w 20 cm (7–7/8˝)
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Adjusting the feet
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise (in the
direction of A) as much as possible, before placing the
machine on a surface.
qAdjusting screw
Place the machine on a at and level surface.
Turn the adjustable foot so the four feet rmly contact the
surface.
wAdjustable foot
eFoot
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise (in the direction B)
until it contacts the surface.
NOTE:
Make sure that the machine sits on the surface without
shaking.
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CAUTION:
Do not use the machine near appliances that radiate
electromagnetic noise such as a microwave oven, or
do not plug in the machine to the same branch circuit
where such appliances are connected.
CAUTION:
Do not use or store the machine near a heat radiator
or in a place with dust or high humidity.
CAUTION:
Do not expose the machine to direct sunlight or open
air.
CAUTION:
Two or more persons are required when transporting
the machine.
Hold the machine by the two legs and the hand grip
on the bottom of the backside of the machine.
qHand grip
* Remove the hoop supporter when transporting the
machine to avoid damage by hitting the supporter.
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Names of Parts
qThread guide bar
wPre-tension control
eTension control
rCheck spring
tHoop supporter
yNeedle plate
uHook cover
iSTART/STOP button
oAuto thread cutter button
!0 Sub control panel
!1 Spool stand
!2 Spool pins
* For assembling the thread guide bar and the
spool stand, refer to page 9.
*
For installing the hoop supporter, refer to page 11.
!3 Machine socket
!4 Power switch
!5 Carriage
!6 Bobbin winder button
!7 Bobbin winder stopper
!8 Bobbin winder spindle
!9 Bobbin thread cutter
@0 Bobbin winder thread guide
@1 Handwheel
@2 RCS connector socket
@3 USB port
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CAUTION:
Do not press the LCD touch panel with hard or sharp
pointed objects like pencils, screwdrivers or the like.
Press the LCD touch panel and buttons gently.
Rough or forceful pressing may damage the unit.
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Sub control panel
qMODE button
wTrace button
eArrow buttons
rENTER button
tLCD brightness adjusting dial
yLCD display
RCS unit (optional for some models)
qRCS unit
wSTART/STOP button
eAuto thread cutter button
rTrace button
tJog buttons
yCarriage return button
uStitch back button
iStitch forward button
oBobbin winder button
!0 Bobbin winder indicator
!1 USB port
!2 LCD touch panel
* The RCS unit is for 7-needle embroidery machine only
and cannot be used for other models.
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