Introduzione
This manual provides comprehensive instructions for the safe and efficient operation, setup, and maintenance of your Elna eXcellence 680+ Sewing Machine. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the machine to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
Figure 1: Elna eXcellence 680+ Sewing Machine. This image displays the overall design of the machine, including the main body, needle area, and control panel.
Istruzzioni di sicurità
- Scollegate sempre a macchina da a presa elettrica quandu si rimuovenu i coperchi, si lubrifica o si effettuanu qualsiasi altri aghjustamenti di manutenzione da parte di l'utente menzionati in u manuale d'istruzzioni.
- Mantene e dite luntanu da tutte e parti in muvimentu. Una cura particulare hè necessaria intornu à l'agulla di a macchina da cusgisce.
- Aduprate a piastra di l'agulla adatta. A piastra sbagliata pò fà chì l'agulla si rompa.
- Ùn aduprate micca agulla curva.
- Ùn tirate o ùn spinghjite micca u tessutu mentre cucite. Questu puderia deflette l'agulla pruvucendu a so rottura.
- Purtate occhiali di sicurezza durante u funziunamentu di a macchina.
- Ùn aduprate mai a macchina cù alcuna apertura d'aria bluccata. Mantene l'aperture di ventilazione di a macchina da cucire è u pedale liberi da l'accumulazione di lanugine, polvere è panni sciolti.
Istituisci
1. Disimballaggio è piazzamentu
Carefully remove the machine from its packaging. Place the machine on a stable, level surface with adequate lighting. Ensure there is enough space for fabric handling.
2. Connection Power
- Cunnette u cavu di alimentazione à l'entrata di alimentazione di a macchina è dopu à una presa elettrica adatta.
- Cunnette a spina di u pedale à a presa di u pedale di a macchina.
3. Needle Installation
- Spegni l'interruttore d'alimentazione.
- Allentà l'agulla clamp vite.
- Inserite un novu agulla cù u latu pianu versu u spinu di a macchina, spinghjendula finu à u puntu chì ci vole.
- Stringhje l'agulla clamp vite in modu sicuru.
4. Avvolgimentu è inserimentu di a bobina
- Pone una bobina di filu nantu à u spinu.
- Follow the bobbin winding path indicated on the machine.
- Place the empty bobbin onto the bobbin winder spindle and push it to the right.
- Start the machine to wind the bobbin. Stop when full.
- Aprite a piastra di copertura di a bobina.
- Inserite a bobina avvolta in a custodia di a bobina, assicurendu chì u filu si srotoli in a direzzione curretta (di solitu in sensu antiorariu).
- Pull the thread through the tension spring and guide it into the thread slot.
- Sostituite a piastra di copertura di a bobina.
Figura 2: Top view of the Elna eXcellence 680+ with the top cover open, revealing the bobbin winding mechanism and upper threading guides. This view is essential for proper thread path setup.
5. Upper Thread Threading
- Alzate a leva di u pede pressore.
- Pone una bobina di filu nantu à u spinu.
- Follow the numbered threading path indicated on the machine, guiding the thread through all tension discs and guides.
- Thread the needle from front to back. Use the automatic needle threader if available.
- Pull the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole by turning the handwheel towards you to lower and raise the needle once.
Operendu a Macchina
1. Controlli di basa
- Pulsante Start / Stop: Press to start and stop sewing without the foot controller.
- Cursore di cuntrollu di velocità: Adjusts the maximum sewing speed.
- Buttone Agulla Su/Ghju: Raises or lowers the needle to its highest or lowest position.
- Pulsante inversu: Sews in reverse to secure stitches.
- Tagliafilu automaticu: Cuts both upper and bobbin threads.
2. Selezzione di punti
The Elna eXcellence 680+ features an LCD screen and direct stitch selection buttons. Use the navigation buttons to browse through stitch categories and select your desired stitch. The screen will display recommended stitch length and width, which can be adjusted using the +/- buttons.
Figure 3: The Elna eXcellence 680+ with its top cover open, revealing the comprehensive stitch chart. This chart assists users in selecting from a wide range of available stitches.
3. Basi di cucitura
- Pone u tissutu sottu à u pede pressore.
- Abbassà u pede presser.
- Select your desired stitch.
- Begin sewing by pressing the foot controller or the Start/Stop button.
- Guide the fabric gently. Do not force it.
- At the end of a seam, press the reverse button to secure stitches, then press the automatic thread cutter button.
4. Using the Extension Table
The included extension table provides a larger work surface, which is particularly useful for quilting, larger projects, or when more support for fabric is needed. To attach, slide the extension table onto the free arm until it clicks into place. To remove, slide it off.
Figure 4: The Elna eXcellence 680+ Sewing Machine shown with the optional extension table attached, providing an expanded work area for larger sewing projects.
Mantenimentu
1. Pulizia
- Lint and Dust Removal: Regularly clean the bobbin area and feed dogs using the provided brush. Turn off and unplug the machine before cleaning.
- Piastra à aghi: Remove the needle plate to access and clean under the feed dogs.
2. Oliatura
The Elna eXcellence 680+ is designed for minimal oiling. Refer to the full instruction manual for specific oiling points if required, or consult an authorized service center.
3. Replacement Needle
Replace the needle frequently, especially after 8-10 hours of sewing or if it becomes bent or dull. A fresh needle prevents skipped stitches and fabric damage. Follow the needle installation steps in the Setup section.
Risoluzione di prublemi
| Prublemu | Causa Possibile | Soluzione |
|---|---|---|
| A macchina ùn principia micca | Power cord not connected; Foot controller not connected; Power switch OFF. | Check power and foot controller connections; Turn power switch ON. |
| U filu superiore si rompe | Incorrect threading; Needle bent or dull; Thread tension too high; Poor quality thread. | Re-thread the machine correctly; Replace needle; Adjust upper thread tension; Use good quality thread. |
| Punti saltati | Incorrect needle size/type for fabric; Needle bent or dull; Needle inserted incorrectly. | Use correct needle for fabric; Replace needle; Re-insert needle correctly. |
| U tissutu ùn si alimenta micca | Feed dogs lowered; Lint accumulation under needle plate. | Raise feed dogs; Clean under needle plate. |
Specificazioni
- Marca: Elna
- Mudellu: 680+
- Pesu di l'articulu: 33.1 liri
- Dimensioni di u pacchettu: 26.22 x 17.32 x 15.59 inch
- Hè elettricu: Iè
- UPC: 680479499637
- Data prima dispunibule: 26 d'aostu di u 2016
Garanzia è Supportu
For detailed warranty information, please refer to the warranty card included with your purchase or visit the official Elna website. For technical support, service, or to purchase genuine Elna accessories, please contact your authorized Elna dealer or Elna customer service.
Nota: E riparazioni o e mudificazioni micca autorizate ponu annullà a vostra garanzia.
