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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.
Ntuziaka nchekwa
- Wepụ igwe ahụ mgbe ọ bụla na oghere eletrik mgbe ị na-ewepụ mkpuchi, mmanụ mmanu, ma ọ bụ mgbe ị na-eme mgbanwe ọrụ onye ọrụ ọ bụla a kpọtụrụ aha na ntuziaka ntuziaka.
- Wepụ mkpịsị aka n'akụkụ akụkụ niile na-akpụ akpụ. Achọrọ nlekọta pụrụ iche na agịga igwe eji akwa akwa.
- Jiri efere agịga kwesịrị ekwesị. Efere na-ezighi ezi nwere ike ime ka agịga gbajie.
- Ejila agịga gbagọ agbagọ.
- Adọpụla ma ọ bụ kwapụ ákwà mgbe ị na-akwa ákwà. Nke a nwere ike ime ka agịga ahụ gbajie.
- Yiri ugegbe nchekwa mgbe ị na-arụ ọrụ igwe.
- Ejila igwe arụ ọrụ na-egbochi oghere ikuku ọ bụla. Debe oghere ikuku nke igwe na-akwa akwa na onye na-ahụ maka ụkwụ ka ọ ghara ịchịkọta lint, uzuzu na akwa adịghị mma.
Melite
1. Mwepu na ntinye
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. Njikọ ike
- Connect the power cord to the machine's power input and then to a suitable electrical outlet.
- Connect the foot controller plug to the machine's foot controller jack.
3. Needle Installation
- Gbanyụọ ọkụ ọkụ.
- Tọghee agịga clamp ịghasa.
- Tinye agịga ọhụrụ na akụkụ dị larịị chere ihu n'azụ igwe, na-ebuli ya elu ka ọ ga-aga.
- Gbanwee agịga clamp ịghasa nke ọma.
4. Ịkpọchi na Ntinye Bobbin
- Tinye eriri eri na ntụtụ spool.
- 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.
- Mepee efere mkpuchi bobbin.
- Tinye bobbin ọnya ahụ n'ime igbe bobbin, na-eme ka eriri ahụ pụọ n'ụzọ ziri ezi (na-abụkarị elekere elekere).
- Pull the thread through the tension spring and guide it into the thread slot.
- Dochie efere mkpuchi bobbin.

Foto 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
- Bulie ihe nkwụnye ụkwụ ụkwụ.
- Tinye eriri eri na ntụtụ spool.
- Soro ụzọ eriri nọmba egosipụtara na igwe, na-eduzi eri ahụ site na diski esemokwu na ntuziaka niile.
- Thread the needle from front to back. Use the automatic needle threader if available.
- Setịpụ eriri bobbin ahụ site na oghere efere agịga site n'ịtụgharị ụkwụ aka n'ebe ị nọ ka ọ gbatuo wee welie agịga ahụ otu ugboro.
Na-arụ ọrụ igwe
1. Njikwa ntọala
- Bọtịnụ mmalite/Kwụsị: Press to start and stop sewing without the foot controller.
- Ihe mmịfe njikwa ọsọ: Adjusts the maximum sewing speed.
- Bọtịnụ Elu/Ala Agịga: Raises or lowers the needle to its highest or lowest position.
- Bọtịnụ tụgharịa: Sews in reverse to secure stitches.
- Ihe eji egbutu eriri akpaka: Cuts both upper and bobbin threads.
2. Nhọrọ ịkwa akwa
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. Sewing Basics
- Place fabric under the presser foot.
- Wetuo ntakiri ụkwụ.
- 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.
Nlekọta
1. Nhicha
- Lint and Dust Removal: Regularly clean the bobbin area and feed dogs using the provided brush. Turn off and unplug the machine before cleaning.
- Needle Plate: Remove the needle plate to access and clean under the feed dogs.
2. Mmanu
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. Ndochi agịga
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.
Nchọpụta nsogbu
| Nsogbu | Ihe nwere ike ime | Ngwọta |
|---|---|---|
| Igwe anaghị ebido | Power cord not connected; Foot controller not connected; Power switch OFF. | Check power and foot controller connections; Turn power switch ON. |
| Eriri elu gbajiri | 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. |
| Agbatị akwa | Incorrect needle size/type for fabric; Needle bent or dull; Needle inserted incorrectly. | Use correct needle for fabric; Replace needle; Re-insert needle correctly. |
| Ákwà anaghị enye nri | Feed dogs lowered; Lint accumulation under needle plate. | Raise feed dogs; Clean under needle plate. |
Nkọwapụta
- Akara: Elna
- Ụdị: 680+
- Ibu ihe: 33.1 pound
- Akụkụ ngwugwu: 26.22 x 17.32 x 15.59 sentimita asatọ
- Eletriki bụ: Ee
- UPC: 680479499637
- Ụbọchị mbụ dị: Ọgọst 26, 2016
Akwụkwọ ikike na nkwado
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.
Note: Unauthorized repairs or modifications may void your warranty.





