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57 questions from our users
Kylieasked
I have an elina 40 and have been unable to find presser feet that are compatible
Where are people getting extra feet from.
Christaasked
Gloria Gasked
I have an Elna 40. How do I change the cotton reel from Horizontal to Vertical. It seems to just lift up but gets tight at 45% and I don't want to force it as it might break.
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It does not lift up you just use your disk that you slide on after your cotton it helps to keep the cotton unraveling smoothly. Rae
Gerrykhasked
when doing a button hole i get error code 6L
Margaret M.asked
How to open side panel on Lena 40
No answers
Mandyasked
What stitch should I use when sewing stretch fabrics please. Elna Elina 40
Maid Marionasked
My machine is sewing very slowly, what could be causing this? It is the same with the winding of the bobbin. I am only sewing straight lines nothing fancy. Very frustrating
2 answers
This might be obvious, but there's a slide speed switch on the front of the machine. I was wondering why mine was going so slowly and discovered I had knocked this slide all the way to the left (slow). Move it to the far right and it should go quicker.
Yes I was just going to suggest that too. Good luck
Sonia Pinnerasked
Went to attach zig zag foot and a sping ( black) has came out from i have no clue now foot wont attach. Pls help, is this common
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sheenastewart53asked
My Elina 40 is about 2 and a half years old. It no longer will sew a buttonhole. I worked fine when I tried it then when I actually sewed the buttonhole the needle stayed in one place and did not sew the buttonhole
Suggestions on fixing this please.
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Buttonholes are an automatic function and require the foot pedal to be disconnected. I got caught out once and thought the machine was broken, then I remembered the foot pedal, removed it, pressed the button and it worked. Hope this helps.
Thank you I will try that
I have never had to unplug the foot control and I have had 2 Elna 40’s but thanks if it happens I will know what do.
maruasked
Is Elina 40 low shank and would I be able to use a general accessory such as side cutter sewing machine foot. Thanks
Virginia E.asked
How do I load 2 thread spools for twin needles. Elna Elina 40
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Hi
I don't know. maybe look up the Elna website for this information. I bought it purely for button holes and zig zag.
I've been using my usual thread and a bobbin of thread on the bobbin threading spool. Just remember that you need to thread each thread to unwind in opposite directions.
Hi Guys if you brought the machine from new you will have a spare spool attachment in you accessories bag and your instructions show you how. Let me know if you need a copy email to you.
Antoinette A.asked
I refilled my bobbin Elina 40
Now my bobbin and spindle came out cant remove bobbin
Thank you
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Antoinette A.asked
Threaded a new bobbin tried to lift off and the whole spindle stuck to it cant take bobbin off
No answers
Heather T.asked
I have just bought a mini Elna for when we are travelling in the caravan. Can I change the foot to a quarter inch and can it be any Elna machine foot
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Lynnasked
My Elina 40 displays E2 and won’t sew, don’t have a manual, could you please help? Thankyou Lyn
1 answer
In the manual it says it is an electronic problem and to take it back for repairs
Peta Kasked
I can’t seem to get the tension correct- no matter what the dail is set at the needle three shows underneath, even on zero - how can I fix thi? Thanks
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Hi Peta, sorry, this is a mechanic job
some more thoughts.
Depends which thread you're using, the type of fabric, and is the needle the correct size for the fabric? EG, you need a smaller needle for thinner fabric, size 11 or so for fine fabric. Size 16 for denim.
The one thing I did find is that good results were only possible with good thread. It always went better on Guttermanns. Naturally. My worst experience, when the machine basically wouldn't work properly at all, was using the mega cheap three pack of Spotlight thread. Good luck. Let me know how you go.
Fayasked
What does 5P mean in the display
Edaasked
Does this machine come with a hard case?
1 answer
Hi Eda, simply put, no. See your local dealer, she/he may have one (for a price)
Joanne Wasked
My machine just stopped, was sewing one minute went to iron material went back to sew and it just won’t work, any one had this problem?
1 answer
yes, happened all the time to me. Took it back to Spotlight (Elna aren't interested in dealing directly), they tested it and found no faults. Naturally it never happened with them although they promised they ran it for a long time. Good luck.
Bevasked
What dials do I use for a gathering thread?
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As far as I know there is no dial for this. In the past, using another machine, I've used a special gathering attachment, but don't know if there is on for the Elina 40. I just used a long stitch length, sewed two rows and pulled the threads to gather. The old fashioned way.
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