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In Stitches Sewing Knits Without Serger SewKnits Com How to Sew Knit Fabrics with Complete Confidence How to Sew Knits and Stretch Fabrics with Sewing Machine video There are many elna machine described as Elna somthing or other SP. You might google "Elna SP videos" and find material pertinent to you. I inlcude the geneal Elna YouTube link below just to demonstrate the large number of videos for the Elna line. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUoLx1i_-3C7TG7-CGFSEv9E6a0FPOg7k

Likely it needs a thorough comprehensive clean/lube. Over time the lubricating grease hardens preventing internal cams and levers from functioning properly. A machine sewing in reverse is a common issue when feed dog linkage is stuck from failed lubrication. You may be able to oil just the feed dog linkage. Possibly just below the needle plate, but more likely you will need remove the bottom cover plate.

Free service manual for a different model Elnapress, in case it is of any assistance. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1253282/Elna-Artistic-Press.html

For sale on several web sites: example: https://www.sewusa.com/Sewing_Machine_Manuals/Elna_Manuals/150_Instruction_Manual.htm

https://data2.manualslib.com/pdf2/38/3783/378223-elna/945.pdf?9035383894abcb21fd1f560455d26f0a&take=binary

Feed dog latch should be under the feed dogs, usually behind a flip out cover.

Suspect the machine has seized due to lack of regular cleaning and oiling. Elna Carina Electronic SU Duplex Review Wheel on right side that controls the needle up and down is very tight...

I suggest you join got to Yahoo Groups and join Elna Heirlooms. There are techs and machinists on there who are trained on Elna machines. It is easier, since you weren't specific on what your problem was. HTH

Unfortunately, the Elna Lock L1 manual is not available for free online. You can purchase a printed copy of the manual here: https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/instruction-book-elna-l1-serger.aspx . Since many parts of the serger are the same between models, the L4 manual may help set up the L1. The L4 manual is available at ManualsLib: https://www.manualslib.com/products/Elna-Lock-L4-3172471.html . I hope this helps. Cindy Wells

Several listings for sale on the internet. Use https://www.google.com to search for them. Example of one: https://www.etsy.com/listing/520606213/elna-pro-4de-4dc-5de-5dc-serger-service

From Elna (AU) https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/fd7800_7da3bdc2afaf47d5ad91f612d3893648.pdf FYI http://www.elnaairartist.com.au

http://www.fixya.com/support/t27148792-need_manual_elna_lock_f4