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The 'TYPE' number, located on the plate near the plug receptacle, will identify Elna models.
When ordering parts, refer to the picture number that represents the shape of your Elna and provide the complete 'TYPE' number on our order form.
NOTE: SU, TSP, SP, 'Grasshopper', etc, does not identify your Elna model.
For example, five totally different machines, the Elna Lotus, Stella, Air electronic, Carina and the Star series models were made in 'TSP' versions.
The first thing I must know to help you is the TYPE, which is also the MODEL number of your Elna.
Please have the TYPE number available before you contact me. Vc_runtimeminimum_x86.msi 2019 download free.
NOTE: Many people refer to both the Elna # 1 and the supermatic type 722010 models as a 'Grasshopper'. To avoid confusion, especially when ordering parts, always refer to these models as a Supermatic or Elna # 1 and provide the TYPE number.
Picture # 1 Elna # 1 model 50 type 500970 (Swiss made)
(commonly called the grasshopper)
Straight stitch. Motor belt drive.
For example, five totally different machines, the Elna Lotus, Stella, Air electronic, Carina and the Star series models were made in 'TSP' versions.
The first thing I must know to help you is the TYPE, which is also the MODEL number of your Elna. Please have the TYPE number available before you contact me.
Picture # 2 Elna model 722010 series (Swiss made)
(Also commonly called the grasshopper)
Zig Zag. Insert cams. Internal motor pulley drive. Green, Gray or Tan color.
For example, five totally different machines, the Elna Lotus, Stella, Air electronic, Carina and the Star series models were made in 'TSP' versions.
The first thing I must know to help you is the TYPE, which is also the MODEL number of your Elna. Please have the TYPE number available before you contact me.
Picture # 3 Elna Star series (Swiss made) 1964-1982
Please note if your Elna has white or gray knobs on our order form.
Zig Zag. Built in stitches. Insert cams. Internal motor pulley drive. White with various colored top covers.
For example, five totally different machines, the Elna Lotus, Stella, Air electronic, Carina and the Star series models were made in 'TSP' versions.
The first thing I must know to help you is the TYPE, which is also the MODEL number of your Elna. Please have the TYPE number available before you contact me.
Picture # 4 Elna Air Electronic and Carina Series (Swiss made)
Zig Zag. Built in stitches. Insert cams. Internal motor pulley drive. Air operated foot control. White with various colored front panels.
For example, five totally different machines, the Elna Lotus, Stella, Air electronic, Carina and the Star series models were made in 'TSP' versions.
The first thing I must know to help you is the TYPE, which is also the MODEL number of your Elna. Please have the TYPE number available before you contact me.
Picture # 5 Elna Lotus (Swiss made)
Compact. Light weight portable with flaps . Zig Zag. Built in stitches. Internal motor pulley drive. Free arm and flat bed models.
For example, five totally different machines, the Elna Lotus, Stella, Air electronic, Carina and the Star series models were made in 'TSP' versions.
The first thing I must know to help you is the TYPE, which is also the MODEL number of your Elna. Please have the TYPE number available before you contact me.
Picture # 6 Elna Stella series (Swiss made)
Compact. Light weight portable with removable flaps. Zig Zag. Built in stitches. Internal motor pulley drive. Free arm and flat bed models.
For example, five totally different machines, the Elna Lotus, Stella, Air electronic, Carina and the Star series models were made in 'TSP' versions.
The first thing I must know to help you is the TYPE, which is also the MODEL number of your Elna. Please have the TYPE number available before you contact me.
Picture # 7 Elnita (Swiss Made) 1983-1989
Compact. Light weight portable. Zig Zag. Built in stitches. Internal motor pulley drive. No flaps.
Last of the metal Elnita's. Later Elnita models were not Swiss made.
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1980 - 1989
Color of the machine | white |
Front portion | dark brown panels |
Accessories | installed under the upper cover (upper cover provided with stitches utilisation panel) |
Protection flaps | white Lexan removable for utilisation of the free arm |
Electronic speed reducer | right front by moving knob vertically |
Speed control | flat pneumatic foot control without electronic components allows smooth control of the speed |
Motor | electro-magnetic motor, suppression of windings of the inductor |
Handle | fold away aluminium handle |
Knobs | round, brown |
Bobbin winder | on top of the cover at the right hand, automatic stop |
Thread take-up lever | open |
Needle plate | dull |
Stitches | 8 practical stitches (4 super-automatic and 4 automatic stitches) synchrocolor system: green/red |
Buttonhole | automatic, 5 steps (synchrocolor: blue) |
Specifications | As above. |
Stitches | 4 practical stitches (automatic) synchrocolor system: green |
Buttonhole | normal, by turning the fabric |
Specifications | As above. |
Stitches | straight and zigzag stitches synchrocolor system, green |
Buttonhole | normal, by turning the fabric |
Specifications | As above. |