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Janome Sewing Machine Instruction Book

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    Instruction book.

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    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 proper supervision. This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only. Read all in...

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    1 section i. Name of parts names of parts .............................................................. 2 standard accessories .................................................... 3 section ii. Getting ready to sew connecting machine to power supply ........................... 4 before using your s...

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    2 $0 @6 @5 @7 @4 @8 section i. Name of parts names of parts q extension table (accessory box) w needle plate e needle threader r thread cutter t face cover y thread take-up lever u upper thread guide i thread tension dial o spool pin !0 large spool holder !1 speed control slider !2 indicator window ...

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    3 q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 standard accessories q bobbin w needle set e overcast foot: m r satin stitch foot: f t zipper foot: e y automatic buttonhole foot: r u overedge foot: c i blind hem foot: g o screwdriver !0 quilter !1 seam ripper/buttonhole opener !2 lint brush !3 large spool holder...

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    4 q w r t y section ii. Getting ready to sew connecting machine to power supply before connecting the power cord, make sure the voltage and frequency shown on the machine conform to your electrical power. E r w q e operating instructions: the symbol “o” of a switch indicates the “off” position of a ...

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    5 machine operating buttons q w e q w r t e u y i controlling sewing speed sewing speed is varied by the foot control. The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the speed control slider when the foot control is fully de- pressed. Operating instructions: foot controller model 21317 is for use with...

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    6 u i y u u u u u stitch length adjusting button press “+” or “–” to change the stitch length (see page 36). The button is lit green and the indicator will show the stitch length. I i i i i stitch pattern selection button press the desired stitch pattern selection button to select the desired stitch...

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    7 q w r q e presser foot lifter q presser foot lifter w normal up position e highest position the presser foot lifter q raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise it about 1/4˝ (0.6 cm) higher than the normal up position w for easy removal of the presser foot, or to help you place thick mater...

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    8 1 2 1 2 to drop or raise the feed dog the drop feed dog lever is located underneath the free arm bed on the back side of the machine. Q to drop the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of the arrow, as illustrated. W to raise the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of the arrow, as illu...

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    9 changing needle selecting thread and needles for general sewing, use needle size 11/75 or 14/90. A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will no be marred. Heavy fabrics requires a needle large enough to the fabric without fraying the needle thread. Al...

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    10 w q e bobbin winding • removing the bobbin q hook cover plate release button w hook cover plate gently slide the hook cover plate release button q to the right and remove the cover plate w . Lift out the bobbin. Q w • horizontal spool pin q spool pin w large spool holder e small spool holder lift...

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    11 • winding the bobbin z draw the thread from the spool. X guide the thread around the thread guide. C thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. V put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle. B push the bobbin to the right. The indicator window will show sign. N with the...

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    12 z x c v q w e r • inserting the bobbin q end of thread w notch e notch r threading diagram z place a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. X guide the thread into the first notch w on the front side of the bobbin holder. Draw the thread to the left, sliding it ...

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    13 w e threading the machine • threading the machine q up/down needle position button w spool * raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position. * raise the presser foot lifter. * place a spool on the spool pin, with the thread coming off as shown. Z draw the end of the thread around the uppe...

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    14 z x c q w r q w t e drawing up bobbin thread z raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand. Q adjust the needle thread tension for a straight stitch • auto-thread tension this machine features the auto setting in the tension control, which covers wide range of sewin...

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    15 r q w t e q w q w q w • tension is too loose q needle thread (top thread) w bobbin thread (bottom thread) e to tighten tension r right side (top side) of fabric t wrong side (bottom side) of fabric if the needle thread tension is too loose, the needle thread loops on the wrong side of the fabric....

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    16 • to sew raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate (5/8˝ (1.6 cm) is most common). Lower the needle to the point where you want to start. Lower the presser foot and pull the threads toward the back. Depress the foot control or press the start/sto...

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    17 q w e q e w w e q r using the seam guides on the needle plate q needle drop position w edge of fabric e seam guides the seam guides on the needle plate are engraved to help you measure seam width. The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance between the center needle position and the edg...

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    18 sewing on heavy fabrics q fabric w black button the black button w on foot a will lock the foot in a horizontal position if you push it in before lowering the presser foot. This ensures even feeding at the beginning of seams and helps when sewing many layers of fabric such as sewing over welt sea...

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    19 automatic reverse stitch q stitch pattern: w needle thread tension: a e presser foot: zigzag foot: a r reverse button q w e r q w e triple stretch stitch q stitch pattern: w needle thread tension: a e presser foot: zigzag foot: a this reverse stitch can be used for securing, mending or reinforcem...

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    20 q w e q w e auto-lock stitch q stitch pattern: w needle thread tension: a e presser foot: zigzag foot: a r reverse stitch button you can achieve a lovely hand-worked look when topstitching suits, blazers, jumpers, and denim outfits with the saddle stitch. Saddle stitch q stitch pattern: w needle ...

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    21 z x z x c overcasting q stitch pattern: w needle thread tension: a e presser foot: zigzag foot: a overedge foot: c this zigzag variation is very useful in garment construction and in finishing raw edges of any sewing project. Z the black ridge and the guide wires on the overedge foot keep the edg...

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    22 tricot stitch q stitch pattern: w needle thread tension: a e presser foot: zigzag foot: a this stitch is used to finish the seam allowance on synthetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker. The stitch is also excellent for darning and mending tears. Place your fabric to allow a 5/8˝ (1.5 cm) se...

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    23 z x c v b n m button sewing q stitch pattern: w needle thread tension: a e presser foot: satin stitch foot: f r feed dog: dropped q w e r z place the button so the holes of button matches to the horizontal slot on the presser foot. X lower the foot to hold the button in place. C press the stitch ...

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    24 z q w e r x automatic buttonhole q stitch pattern: w thread tension dial: a e presser foot: automatic buttonhole foot: r • preparation for sewing q groove w pin attach the automatic buttonhole foot r. Make sure the groove q on the foot holder catches the pin w on the foot when lowering the presse...

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    25 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ t y u i o !0 c x c z t mark for placement of buttonhole y starting point u slider i there should be no gap. O stopper !0 difference c raise the foot. Insert needle thread through slot in foot. Draw both threads to left under the foot. Insert the fabric under the foot, and lo...

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    26 r t t r q w e r q w e q w e round end buttonhole q stitch pattern: w thread tension dial: a e presser foot: automatic buttonhole foot: r this buttonhole is used on fine to medium weight fabrics especially for blouses and children’s clothes. * sewing procedure is the same as automatic buttonhole. ...

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    27 knit buttonhole q stitch pattern: w thread tension dial: a e presser foot: automatic buttonhole foot: r a simplified version of the stretch buttonhole. A sew front bartack and left row. S sew the back bartack and right row. D locking stitch at end. Q w e faux chain buttonhole q stitch pattern: w ...

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    28 q w z x e r c corded buttonhole q stitch pattern: w thread tension dial: a e presser foot: automatic buttonhole foot: r z use the same procedure as the automatic buttonhole procedure. * set the stitch width to match the thickness of the cord used. With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler ...

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    29 zipper sewing q stitch selector: w needle thread tension: a e presser foot: zipper foot: e • attaching the zipper foot q groove w pin e to sew left side r to sew right side fit the pin on the zipper foot into the groove on the foot holder. • to sew the left side of the zipper, attach zipper foot ...

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    30 x c i o v !0 !1 b n !2 m zipper sewing (continued) x attach the foot with the pin on the right. Sew through all the layers from the end of the zipper opening, guiding the zipper teeth along the edge of the foot. C stop the machine 5 cm (2") before the foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape. L...

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    31 • adjusting the needle drop position the needle drop position can be adjusted by pressing stitch width adjusting button. (1) press the minus (–) key to move the needle drop position to the right. (2) press the plus (+) key to move the needle drop position to the left. The indicator window will sh...

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    32 ○ ○ ○ ○ q w e bartacking q stitch pattern: w thread tension dial: a e presser foot: satin stitch foot: f tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotches and belt carriers where extra stretch is needed. The machine will sew a tacking of 1.5 cm (5/8˝) q length automatically. The dot r will blink whe...

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    33 q w e applique q stitch pattern: w needle thread tension: a e presser foot: satin stitch foot: f r presser foot pressure lever: 2 or 1 q w e r q applique fabric w slit e edge applique, a technique for stitching fabric shapes onto another fabric, opens limitless design possibilities. Dimension and...

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    34 satin stitch q stitch pattern: w thread tension dial: a e presser foot: satin stitch foot: f * stitch patterns 9 to 12 can be used. For better sewing results, interfacing should be used on the wrong side of fabric when you use stretch or elastic garments. Press the auto-lock button to finish the ...

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    35 q w e decorative stitch pattern with auto lock stitch q stitch pattern: w thread tension dial: a e presser foot: satin stitch foot: f q w select the stitch pattern and sew. Press the auto lock button w while the machine is sewing the stitch pattern q . The machine will stop automatically when the...

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    36 adjusting pattern balance if the stretch patterns are uneven when you sew on a particular fabric, adjust them with the feed balancing dial. Q feed balancing dial w standard setting mark e indication line * the machine comes with the feed balancing dial set in the position as shown. Q w e (1) (2) ...

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    37 section iv. Care of your machine clean the hook race and feed dog warning: • turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. • do not dismantle the machine other than as explained in this section. Q w e y r y r u t r w e q t y z x c v b z x c caution: • do not store the machine ...

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    38 q w e r z replacing the light bulb make sure the power switch is turned off. To change the light bulb, wait until the light bulb has cooled down. Z open face plate cover. X pull out the light bulb. Q face cover plate w bulb socket e light bulb r base attaching the light bulb z to insert the light...

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    39 audible signal the buzzer sounds when: pip normal operation pip-pip-pip invalid operation pip-pip-peep buttonhole sewing completed peep malfunciton the start/stop button is pressed with the foot control being connected. The foot control is connected or disconnected while sewing. Disconnect the fo...

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    40 page 13 pages 14-15 page 9 page 9 page 16 page 16 page 9 page 12 page 37 change the bobbin. Page 9 page 9 page 16 page 9 page 9 page 9 page 9 page 13 page 9 pages 14-15 page 13 page 9 adjust the stitch length. Page 37 adjust the stitch length. Page 8 pages 14-15 page 9 page 4 page 37 page 11 page...

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    807-800-047 printed in taiwan.