I have an old Elnita 130 sewing machine with no manual. How to I thread it? It appears to work but shows signs that I did not thread it correctly.

Question edited for clarity and spelling 'Elinita' to 'Elnita'..

All sewing machines have maker name, friendly name and a model number. I see 6 models that are 'Elna Elnita'. With all three you can search for the manual.

It is an Elna, not an Elnita, so I edited the question.

https://www.google.com/search?q=elna+130+manual

First manual is foreign

Elna 130 user manual (31 pages)

https://www.manuals.ca > Sewing machines > Elna

User manual. View the manual for the Elna 130 here, for free. This manual comes under the category Sewing machines and has been rated by 1 people with an ...

eXplore 130 - elna canada

https://canada.elna.com > product > explore-130

The intuitive Elna 130 sewing machine is designed with the beginner sewist in mind: explore and create sewing ... Extra-high presser foot lift, Manual.

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  eXplore 130 - Elna - USA

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  Mar 25, 2022 - Foot pressure adjustment, Manual ; Extra-high presser foot lift, Two manual positions ; Speed control slider, x ; Information messages, x.

Instruction Manual, Elna 130 - Sewing Parts Online

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Elna Model 130 Sewing Machine Instruction Manual, 24 Pages. The physical copy of the instruction manual is a soft cover printed photocopy.*Also works.
US$14.99

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  Elna 130 Sewing Machine Parts / SewingPartsOnline.com

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  Shop our extensive selection of Elna 130 parts & accessories! Quick delivery. 90-day returns. Free shipping over $49. ... Instruction Manual, Elna 130.

How to thread and use Elna SU sewing machine
Athough most likely not your model, threading instructions are pretty much the same for the majority of machines except in extreme cases. Of course, a manual for your machine would also be helpful, even just for the maintenance and use instructions.

Elna Elnita 200

Elna 240

Instruction Manual Elna Elnita 200

Tip: ALWAYS RAISE the presser foot when threading the top thread. Always start out with a brand new needle (and change it at least every 8 hours of sewing time).

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• User manual ELNA Elnita 220 () - English Download PDF

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Perhaps this will help:

Elna Elnita 225 Sewing Machine Threading Diagram

HINT: Be sure to raise the presser foot BEFORE threading the upper thread. It releases the upper tension disk so the thread will seat properly. Do this every time the upper is threaded.

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This may help:
Elna Elnita 225 Sewing Machine Threading Diagram

Consult your owner's manual. If you don't have one, search the internet for:

Manufacturer + Model + the word "Manual"

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This is a machine made under licence for Elna back in the 80's I believe. So should be a bobbin inside a bobbin case mounted vertically. Try this link for threading up, it should be very similar.

http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diagrams/Threading_Pages/Elna_Sewing_machine_threading/Elna_225_threading_diagram.htm

Many machines have this bobbin case design and they all work much the same way, you need to place the bobbin into the bobbin case with it turning the right direction, click the thread into the tension spring on the outside of the bobbin case then latch it into the rotary hook of the machine, usually there is a little latch on the bobbin case that holds it in.

Top thread is usually fairly obvious, from the spool through an eyelet, through the take up lever, through a tension device, then down to the needle.

Always thread up with the pressure foot raised as this opens up the tension device and allows the thread to seat in correctly.

You can probably buy a manual for your machine from either sewusa.com or www.sewingpartsonline.com or "sewing machine relics" websites. Or just search ebay, there are several vendors who sell pdf copies of different manuals there.

I hope this helps you get sewing with your Elnita, four thumbs up if so.

Does it just pry up?

You can check this out. Doesn't list your model, but it is most likely similar to the 120 and 140. Usually, the only difference between one model and the next is one will have a few for stitches or added functions. The basic operation is probably the same:

Elna 110 120 140 Instruction Manual

Elna Sewing Machine Manuals Instruction and Repair Manuals

It's easy! Start from the thread holder at the top and go left - hook it under the hook which is behind the round disc that the bobbin winds around, then forward down thru the tension, then under the straight metal bit that's below and slightly to the left of the tension, then up into the hook (slide it behind and then slide forward into the hook), then back down and flip it into the small hook (which is just under the 'straight metal bit' mentioned above) and thru the needle! :-) Hope that helps. The machine might be an oldie but it's a goodie! cheers Lynda