Elna 344 Overlocker Manual
I am so shocked to read all these bad reviews. Vc-1 codec. I bought a second hand Elna 344 two years ago off eBay for my students to use. This machine was used to sew all sort of materials and was shared by 6 teenagers for 2 years two days a week.
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My students put the machine through a lot of grief (using it wrong, like sewing with the foot up, changing the tensions out of curiosity, driving the machine at top speed with no control e.g.), but it did absolutely fine, not a single problem. When it is not being used by my teenage students, I allow my friends to use it every weekend when we catch up for sewing sessions, we do 6 hours sessions every week. I hardly oil or maintain this machine the way I do my main Janome overlocker but it works perfectly. I seriously love this machine, maybe I was lucky and didn't get a lemon? Whatever the reason, I can only recommend this base on my experiences. And I recommend it highly. Purchased at Spotlight, who were unable to demonstrate the particular machine as they were unable to find the manual to check the threading - but highly recommended as it was one of their most popular overlockers.
Spotlight did not provide lessons at the time for overlockers or accurately provide the correct replacement needles (even when I had the manual with me). Difficult to thread and images of threading the lower threads not particularly clear. I broke a one needle and after many attempts in re-threading, changing both needles and still not able to use machine, it was serviced. Upon reading the service notes it was unclear what the problem was, so I phoned the service people who advised they saw a lot of these come through and just the slightest thing would stop it sewing well. I have had not a single problem with my Elna 344 and was quite surprised to read the negative reviews on here. I found the manual very clearly worded and as an intermediate sewer found the colour coded threading guide on the machine very helpful whilst getting familiar with how to thread it. I also bought my machine from Spotlight and paid for a few classes, which at $18 per class was very reasonable.
Elna 344: 11 customer reviews. Particular machine as they were unable to find the manual to check the. Clothes and 2 years on my Elna overlocker is going strong.
If like me you have never used an overlocker before I would recommend getting some guidance because after my classes I haven't looked back! I sew almost all of my children's clothes and 2 years on my Elna overlocker is going strong. + Nothing, it did not even sew from the moment it was plugged in.
I tied the new cottons on to the factory fed cottons, and as they were fed through the threading was done correctly, but the machine broke the threads, would not cut and ultimately the whole thing was a nightmare. I bought this machine at Spotlight. I had nothing but trouble with it and now I have been told that I have to wait for Elna to decide if I can receive a refund, or if they will repair it. From the first it would not sew properly, it broke the cotton and did not cut the fabric right, resulting in a roll of material that bunched into the feed. I have been a sewer for 30 years and have a lot of experience with overlockers, unfortunately I cannot even contemplate buying another ELNA. If they repair it it will probably be used as an anchor as it isn't the most user friendly overlocker on the market. I have had nothing but trouble with this machine since purchase the stitch width indicator has become very loose and now it breaks needles if it moves.
Because of this the chain stitch indicator has been bent as well and have been told they arent covered under warranty. I shouldn't have to use blu tack on a machine so I can get my sewing done. I have already had the foot of this machine replaced by spotlight within the first 6 months of purchase. Total waste of money and the lack of support with this machine hasnt helped matters.
I have had nothing but troubles with this machine. The threading instructions in the manual do not tell you vital information that is needed to thread the loopers. When threading the lower looper you need to be in a rolled hem setting not normal setting, and when threading the upper looper you need to pass the thread under the lower looper not over. The sugested setting on the tension dials do not work on my machine and it skips a stitch every 20 or so. The standard parts are very weak and bend very easy. I have tried everything to get this machine to work for me but it is very light weight and can not perform to a basic standard.
Not happy at all and will be taking it back tomorrow.
The perfect companion to your sewing machine, the Elna 344 neatly trims and finishes an edge, instantly rolls a hem - just like the professionals. No more raveling threads! TECHNICAL FEATURES. Front cover safety system. Differential feed. Instant rolled hem device. Adjustable cutting width.
Self-threading lower looper. Color-coded threading routes. Maximum speed of 1300 rpm. Stitch length setting 1.0 to 4.0 mm.
Snap-on presser feet. Telescopic thread antenna system. Electronic foot control. Built-in storage compartment.
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Waste tray included. Dust cover STITCHES. Safety 4 Thread.
Stretch Knit. 3 Thread Wide. Overlock 3. Narrow Hem 3. Rolled Hem 3. Flatlock 3.