Threading - ELNA 654 Instruction Manual

SECTION IV

Threading

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As you learn to thread your machine,
Elna recommends using the thread colors
that are shown on the tension dials. This
will help you understand the function of
each thread.
The recommended tensions are based
on sewer using polyester or a
polyester/cotton blend of thread for all
threading positions. Choose a brand of
thread that is even and consistent with no
thick and thin areas.
NOTE: The speed of the machine and
the stitch formation stretches the thread
as it passes through the tension discs
and thread guides. Therefore, it is
important that the thread is polyester or a
polyester/cotton blend. A 100% cotton
thread is too weak and will result in
threads breaking.
IMPORTANT: Study the threading guides
carefully and use each guide indicated.
The machine must be threaded in the
correct sequence (upper looper, lower
looper, needles).
Turn off the machine. Select a stitch and set
up the machine according to the program
recommendations found on the corresponding
Program Reference Card or under Stitch
Definitions (pages 32~36).
Align arrows on flywheel. Open the front cover.
Extend the antenna pole to its highest position.
Standard thread
When threading the antenna guide, bring the
thread up from back to front.
Bring thread down to thread guide on top of
Decorative thread
machine; slip thread under hook from back to
front on the right side. Make "~ " from right to
left and go down around the pre-tension disc
on left side.
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