Main Function Of Keys - ELNA 7200 Instruction Manual

w w w w w Reverse Key
If you are sewing 1 (straight stitch), 2 (zigzag stitch) or 3 (3-step zigzag stitch), press and hold this
key. The machine will sew in reverse until you release the key while using the foot control or Start/Stop
key. If the foot control is disconnected, the machine will sew in reverse until you release the key with
or without using the Start/Stop key.
If you are sewing any other stitches, utility or decorative, the machine will immediately stop and sew a
lockstitch when you press this key.
e e e e e Auto-Lock Key
Press this key while sewing 1 (straight stitch), 2 (zigzag stitch) or 3 (3-step zigzag stitch) and the
machine will sew a few stitches in place and stop automatically.
Press this key while sewing utility or decorative stitches and the machine will complete the stitch,
lockstitch and stop.
r r r r r Up/Down Needle Key
If the needle is up when you press this key, the needle will go down to its lowest position and the LED
signal will turn on. The needle will continue to stop in the down position
If the needle is down when you press this key, the needle will go to its highest position and the LED
signal will turn off. The needle will continue to stop in the up position.
NOTE: The needle will always stop in the up position after auto thread cutting or buttonholes.
t t t t t Auto Thread Cut Key
When the machine has stopped sewing, press this key to cut the needle and bobbin threads. (The LED signal
blinks during auto thread cutting.)
CAUTION: Use the thread cutter on the face plate for threads heavier than 30 wt. or decorative
threads.
Clean the auto thread cut mechanism regularly. See page 82.
After auto thread cutting, pull the needle and bobbin threads up and back under the foot.
Auto thread cutting is not recommended when a thread spool is almost empty, as thread will not unwind
smoothly, causing the thread to bunch or slip.
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Main Function of Keys

q q q q q Start/Stop Key (changes color to indicate
function)
Press this (green) key to start the machine.
The first few stitches will be sewn at a slow speed
and then machine sews at the speed set by the
speed control lever. Press (red) key again to stop
machine. Press and continue to hold key down to
sew at slow speed, release key to sew at set
speed. Press key again to stop.
NOTE: The foot control must be detached to use
this key.
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