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Janome Sewing Machine Instruction Book

Summary of Sewing Machine

  • Page 1

    Instruction book.

  • Page 2: Important Safety

    Important safety instructions this sewing machine is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with this machine. The machine is not intended for use by children or mentally infirm persons without supervi- sion. This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only. Read all instruc...

  • Page 3: Warning

    Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant national legistlation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance. (european union only.) warning – to reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, ...

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    1 1. Essential parts ......................................................................... 2-3 name of parts ................................................................................................ 2 standard accessories ......................................................................

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    2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 note: the specifications are subject to change without prior notice. 1. Essential parts name of parts q reverse stitch button w stitch length dial e stitch width dial r bobbin winder stopper t bobbin winder spindle y spool pins u...

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    3 standard accessories q bobbins w screwdriver e needle set r seam ripper / buttonhole opener t quilting guide y mchine oil u felt i zipper foot o buttonhole foot !0 blind hem foot !1 zigzag foot (set on the machine) q w e r t y u i !0 o !1.

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    4 connecting the machine to the power supply before connecting the power cord, make sure the voltage and frequency shown on the machine conform to your electrical power. 1. Turn off the power switch. 2. Insert the machine plug into the machine socket. 3. Insert the power supply plug into the outlet ...

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    5 foot control sewing speed can be varied by the foot control. The harder you press on the control, the faster the machine runs. Warning: while in operation, always keep your eyes on the sewing area, and do not touch any moving parts such as the thread take-up lever, handwheel or needle. Always turn...

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    6 extension table the extension table provides added sewing surface and can be easily removed for free arm sewing. Detaching the table: pull the table away from the machine. Attaching the table: push the extension table until it snaps into the machine. •advantages and uses of free arm sewing: — avoi...

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    7 levelling the machine turn the adjusting foot to adjust its height so the machine sits stable, without wobbling. A b.

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    8 caution: turn off the power switch when changing a presser foot. To attach and remove the presser foot to remove: turn the handwheel toward you to raise the needle to its highest position. Raise the presser foot. Press the lever on the back of the foot holder. The presser foot will drop off. To at...

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    9 removing or inserting the bobbin case open the hook cover. Q hook cover raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you. Take out the bobbin case by holding the latch. W latch when inserting the bobbin case, place the horn into the recess of the hook race. E horn removing bobbin release the l...

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    10 setting spool pins the spool pins are used for holding the spool of thread in order to feed thread to the machine. To use, pull up the spool pin. Push down for storage. Winding the bobbin z release stop motion knob by turning it counterclockwise. X draw the thread from spool. Guide the thread aro...

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    11 threading bobbin case z place the bobbin into the bobbin case. Make sure the thread unwinds in the direction of arrow. C draw the thread under the tension spring and into the delivery eye. * leave about 10 cm (4˝) of free thread. X pull the thread into the bobbin case slot. X c z if the bobbin is...

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    12 threading the machine raise the take–up lever to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you. Raise the presser foot. Place a spool on the spool pin as shown, with thread coming from back of the spool. V draw the thread down and slip it into needle bar thread guide. B thread the need...

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    13 drawing up bobbin thread z raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand. X turn the handwheel slowly toward you with your right hand until the needle goes down and continue turning the handwheel until the take– up lever is at its highest position. Lightly draw up ...

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    14 balancing needle thread tension z correct tesion: the thread tension is adjusted depending on the sewing materials, layers of fabric and sewing method. * the ideal straight stitch has threads looked between two layers of fabric, as illustrated (magnifies to show detail). * for an ideal zigzag sti...

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    15 caution: turn off the power switch when changing needles. Changing needle raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you and lower the presser foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the clamp. Insert the new needle into the clamp with the ...

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    16 reverse stitch button as long as you keep the reverse stitch button depressed, the machine sews backwards. To drop or raise the feed dogs remove the extension table from the machine by pulling it to the left. Open the shuttle cover by pulling down the embossed part on the left of the cover. Q to ...

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    17 1 3 2 turn the stitch length dial to set the desired stitch length at the setting mark. The higher the number, the longer the stitch length. Q setting mark stitch length dial q stitch width dial turn the stitch width dial to set the the desired stitch width at the setting mark. The higher the num...

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    18 stitch reference chart stitch patterns stitch length presser foot drop feed straight stitch zigzag blind hem box stitch three step zigzag stich blind stitch buttonhole single overlock stitch honeycomb stitch slant over edge zigzag stretch stitch straight stretch stitch double overlock stitch free...

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    19 1 1 2 3 4 5 straight stitch z raise the presser foot and position the fabric with its edge lining up with a seam guide line on the needle plate. Lower the needle into the fabric. Lower the presser foot and smooth the threads toward the back. Depress the foot control. Gently guide the fabric along...

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    20 1 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 to change sewing direction stop the machine and turn the handwheel toward you to bring the needle down into the fabric. Raise the presser foot. Pivot the fabric around the needle to change sewing direction as desired. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing. Using the seam gu...

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    21 1 3 2 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 3 2 4 1 2 3 4 5 4. Utility stitches basic zigzag zigzag stitch is widely used for overcasting, sewing on buttons etc. Overcasting use these stitches for overcasting rough edges. A machine setting 1 stitch pattern : a 2 stitch length : 0.5-4 3 stitch width : 3-5 4 thread tensio...

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    22 1 3 2 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 3 2 4 1 2 3 4 5 mending to sew fabric sdge select the multi- zigzag stitch. Machine setting 1 stitch pattern : d, (g) 2 stitch length : 1.5-4, (4) 3 stitch width : 5 4 thread tension : 2-6 5 presser foot : zigzag foot q w q w [a] [b] blind stitch z fold up the hem and fold it ...

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    23 x position the fabric so that the needle just pierces the edge of the fold when the needle swings to the extreme right. Lower the presser foot. C turn the guide screw to adjust the guide aligning with the folded edge. Sew along the folded edge guiding the fabric so the needle catches the folded e...

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    24 1 a *fabric preparation place right side (top sides of fabric together and sew to the end of the zipper opening. Reverse stitch to lock the stitches. Increase stitch length to 4 and set needle thread tension at 0. Sew the zipper opening with the basting stitch. Zipper sewing *to snap on the zippe...

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    25 2 attach the zipper foot with the pin of the foot on the right-hand side. Lower the zipper foot on the top side at the bottom of the zipper so that the needle pierces the fabric next to the fold and the zipper tape. Sew through all layers next to the fold. *to sew 1 fold back the left seam allowa...

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    26 6 stop at about 2” (5.0cm) from the top of the zipper. Lower the needle slightly into the fabric, raise the foot. Open the zipper to move the slider behind the zipper foot. Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam, making sure the fold is even. 5 move the zipper foot to the left pin. G...

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    27 1 3 2 4 1 2 3 4 5 buttonhole 1 carefully mark buttonhole length on fabric. Place the fabric under the foot with the buttonhole marking running toward you. 2 move the slider (a) toward you so that the top mark (c) on the slider meets the start mark (b). Line up the markings on the starting point o...

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    28 3 set the pattern selector dial at " ". Sew forward until you reach the marking of your buttonhole q. Stop sewing at a left stitch. 4 set the pattern selector dial at " ". Sew 5 stitches. Stop sewing at a right stitch. 5 set the pattern selector dial at " ". Sew until you reach the marking of the...

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    29 1 3 2 4 1 2 3 4 5 corded buttonhole z with the buttonhole foot is raised, hook the cord on the cord spur at the back of the buttonhole foot. Q spur bring the ends toward you under the buttonhole foot until they clear the front end. Hook the filler cord into the forks on the front of foot to hold ...

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    30 1 3 2 4 1 2 3 4 5 5. Decorative stitches embroidery drop feed dog (see page 16). Remove the presser foot and attach the darning plate. Lower feed dog and move the hooped fabric slowly in the desired direction until the fabric has been embroidered. Satin stitch satin stitching can be used for sewi...

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    31 1 3 2 4 1 2 3 4 5 stretch stitches use this stitch with knitted, tricot or other stretchy fabrics. The stitch enables your seam to stretch without breaking the thread. Machine setting 1 stitch pattern : f-j 2 stitch length : 4 3 stitch width : 5 4 thread tension : 1-4 5 presser foot : zigzag foot.

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    32 cleaning the feed dog remove the needle and the presser foot. Remove the needle plate set screw and remove the needle plate. With a brush, clean out dust and lint clogging the feed dog teeth. Reset the needle plate. Caution: turn off the power switch and/or unplug the machine before cleaning the ...

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    33 dismantling and assembling hook race unit to dismantle hook race unit: raise the needle to its highest position and open the hook cover. Open the hinged latch of bobbin case and take it out of the machine. Open the hook race ring holders and remove the hook race ring. Remove the hook. * clean the...

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    34 sewing light the sewing light is located behind the face plate. To change the bulb, take the face plate off the sewing machine by loosening the setscrew. * unplug the power supply before changing the bulb. * do not dismantle the machine other than explained in this manual. •to remove ......... Pu...

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    35 troubleshooting see page 12 see page 14 see page 15 see page 15 see page 19 see page 15 see page 11 clean the bobbin case. Replace bobbin. See page 15 see page 15 see page 15 see page 14 see page 19 see page 15 see page 17 see page 15 see page 15 see page 15 see page 12 1. The needle thread is no...

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    36 seam puckering s t i t c h e s f o r m loops below the work the cloth is not feeding smoothly. The machine does not work. The machine does not run smoothly and is noisy. 1. The needle thread tension is too tight. 2. The machine is not threaded correctly. 3. The needle is too heavy for the fabric ...