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Janome Sewing Machine Instruction Book

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    Instruction book.

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    I important safety instructions this appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person respon...

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    Ii 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 usi...

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    Iii table of contents eyelet ............................................................................. 34 • to sew ................................................................... 34 zipper sewing ........................................................... 35–36 • attaching the zipper foot .....

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    2 !8 @1 #9 $0 !9 t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 @0 r e w q @4 @3 @5 @2 @6 @8 @7 #6 #5 #4 #2 #7 #8 @9 #0 #1 $1 #3 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 th...

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    3 q bobbin w spool pin felt e assorted needle set r additional spool pin t straight stitch foot y zigzag foot (set on the machine) u satin stitch foot i zipper foot o automatic buttonhole foot !0 overedge foot !1 blind hem foot !2 darning foot !3 1/4˝ seam foot !4 walking foot !5 quilter !6 seam rip...

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    4 q w e r t y for your safety * while in operation, always keep your eyes on the sewing area. Do not touch any moving parts such as the thread take-up lever, handwheel or needle. * always turn off the power switch and unplug from the power supply: - when leaving the machine unattended. - when attach...

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    5 q w e r q w e r machine operating buttons q up/down needle position button w auto-lock button e reverse stitch button r screen sharpness adjusting dial up/down needle position button q up/down needle position button press this button to set the needle position up or down when the machine stops. Au...

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    6 t y u i width length machine operating buttons (continued) t cursor keys y mode key u stitch width selection key i stitch length selection key cursor keys t cursor keys use these keys to check and correct pattern combinations before sewing. For editing, use these keys to select editing position. M...

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    7 o !0 !1 mem clr o !0 !1 machine operating buttons (continued) o memory key !0 clear key !1 function touchpad memory key o memory key the memory key will memorize your pattern selection. Press the memory key after you selected your stitch pattern. (you can program up to 50 patterns in memory.) * th...

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    8 pattern selection and screen indication you can select these patterns directly by pressing the pattern keys. The following patterns can be selected simply by pressing the pattern keys. Z when the power switch is turned on, the mode 1 is set automatically. X press pattern key 4. C the display shows...

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    9 mem mem z c x w q e r t language selection q power switch w memory key e english r french t spanish z turn on the power switch q while pressing the memory key w . X you can select the language (english, spanish or french) by pressing the key or number keys. C press the memory key w to set the lang...

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    10 q w e q w w r q e 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 ...

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    11 flat side lado plano méplat vers needle aguja aiguille z x c q w q w q e q w e changing needle q needle clamp screw w needle clamp z turn off the power switch. Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise, toward you, and lowering the presser foot. Loosen the...

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    12 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. Always test the n...

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    13 w q e r 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 r w q e • horizontal spool pin q spool pin w large spool holder e small spool h...

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    14 x x z c v b n m • 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. N with the free end of the thre...

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    15 z x c v q w e r 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 between the tension spring blades. C continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips into the second notch e . Pull out about 6˝ (15 cm) of thread. ...

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    16 q q w e q z c v x b z x c v z x c v w 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...

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    17 z x c q q w e r r q w t e t adjust the needle thread tension for a straight stitch • correct tension q needle thread (top thread) w bobbin thread (bottom thread) e to loosen r to tighten the ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric, as illustrated (magnified to show d...

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    18 r q w t e q w q w q w adjust the needle thread tension for a zigzag stitch for an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show on the right side (top side) of the fabric, and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side (bottom side) of the fabric. See the illustrations for the corr...

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    19 • changing sewing direction stop the machine and bring the needle down into the fabric by pressing the up/down needle positionl button. Raise the presser foot. Pivot the fabric around the needle to change sewing direction as desired. Lower the presser foot. Q up/down needle position button w pres...

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    20 using the seam guides on the needle plate q needle drop position w edge of fabric e needle plate guide line 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 edge of the...

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    21 manual stitch length press “–” or “+” to adjust the stitch length. To decrease length, press “–”. To increase length, press “+”. The pre-programmed stitch length setting is suitable for most of your sewing needs. However, you can change these settings to accommodate different fabric characteristi...

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    22 basting q stitch selector: 20 w needle thread tension: 1 to 3 e presser foot: darning foot: p r feed dog: dropped • attaching the darning foot q foot holder w thumb screw e pin r needle clamp z raise the needle. X remove the foot holder q by loosening the thumb screw w . C attach the darning foot...

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    23 quilting with walking foot the walking foot is effective in preventing the fabric (light materials, knits, real and imitation leather etc.) from slipping or puckering, because it sandwiches the material between the upper and the lower feed dog on the machine. The quilting bar can also be attached...

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    24 automatic reverse stitch q stitch pattern: 02 w needle thread tension: 2 to 6 e presser foot: zigzag foot: a r presser foot: straight stitch foot: h t reverse stitch button this reverse stitch can be used for securing, mending or reinforcement stitches. At the end of seams, press the reverse stit...

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    25 auto-lock stitch q stitch pattern: 10 w needle thread tension: 2 to 6 e presser foot: zigzag foot: a r presser foot: straight foot: h lower the needle close to the front edge of the fabric and lower the presser foot. The machine will sew several locking stitches in place and continue sewing forwa...

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    26 overcasting q stitch pattern: 04 w needle thread tension: 3 to 7 e presser foot: overedge foot: c tricot stitch q stitch pattern: 05 w needle thread tension: 3 to 6 e presser foot: zigzag foot: a z x c q w e q w e knit stitch q stitch pattern: 09 w needle thread tension: 3 to 6 e presser foot: zi...

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    27 q w e overedge stitch q stitch pattern: 06 w thread tension dial: 3 to 7 e presser foot: overedge foot: c this stitch pattern combines the straight and the zigzag stitches, using the overedge foot, to stitch and overcast seams in one step. It is ideal for 1/4˝ (0.6 cm) seams on knits (when attach...

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    28 z match the buttonholes to the horizontal slot on the presser foot. X lower the foot to hold the button in place. C turn the handwheel by hand until the needle point is just above the button. V press the stitch width button (+ or –) so the needle will enter the left hole of the button. B turn the...

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    29 q w e • preparation for sewing q groove w pin attach the automatic buttonhole foot r. Make sure the groove on the foot holder catches the pin on the foot when lowering the presser foot. E button holder r buttonhole lever the buttonhole size is automatically set by placing the button in the rear o...

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    30 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • starting to sew after sewing the buttonhole stitch, the machine stops automatically. Z the machine will auitomatically sew first the front bartack and left row, then the right row, and lastly the back bartack and locking stitch. X after sewing the buttonhole, the machine a...

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    31 adjusting the stitch width and density in buttonholes • to change the stitch width the stitch width key controls the stitch width. The pre-set buttonhole widths are: square buttonhole 5.0, rounded buttonhole 4.0, keyhole buttonhole 7.0, stretch buttonhole 5.0, knit buttonhole 5.0. Press “+” or “–...

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    32 knit buttonhole q stitch pattern: 16 w thread tension dial: 1 to 5 e presser foot: automatic buttonhole foot: r * sewing procedure is the same as automatic buttonhole. Adjusting the stitch width and density in round end, keyhole, stretch and knit buttonholes • to change the stitch density the adj...

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    33 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 cord on the spur q at the back of the buttonhole foot. Bring the ends toward you under the buttonhole foot, clearing t...

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    34 eyelet q stitch pattern: 17 w needle thread tension: 1 to 4 e presser foot: satin stitch foot: f the eyelet is used for belt holes etc. Q w e • to sew attach the satin stitch foot f. Depress the foot control to sew. The machine will stop automatically when completed. Open the eyelet with an awl, ...

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    35 • 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 with the right-hand side of pin. • to sew the right-side of zipper, attach zipper foot with...

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    36 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. X c i o v !0 !1 b n !2 m m open the zipper, then lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam. After fi...

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    37 • to sew z pull the button holder to the rear. X place the garment under the foot. Press the up/down needle position button twice. Move the fabric to the left to draw both threads under the foot. C lower the foot. Press down the foot control. The machine will lock stitch, sew 16 rows of darning, ...

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    38 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ bartacking q stitch pattern: 19 w thread tension dial: 3 to 6 e presser foot: satin stitch foot: f • memorizing bartacking to sew another tack in the same size, simply restart the machine and it will stop automatically when finished sewing. Q w e q w e y r q tacking is used ...

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    39 • to sew t when the needle comes to the left y when the needle comes to the right u guide i folded edge there is a sliding guide screw on the blind hem foot that allows you to precisely control where the needle pierces the edge of the fabric fold. Adjust the screw so that at the leftmost position...

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    40 q applique fabric w slit e edge applique, a technique for stitching fabric shapes onto another fabric, opens limitless design possibilities. Dimension and texture can be added by lightly stuffing all or part of design. This machine has several different patterns that can be used to enhance your a...

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    41 q w e q w • to sew q wrong side (bottom side) of fabric w knotted edge e gathers smocking is a delicate decorative treatment used on children’s clothes or women’s blouses. Choose a soft and lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis. Cut the fabric three times wider than the projected...

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    42 • to sew z fold the fabric with right sides together. Sew scallops 3/8˝ (1 cm) from folded edge. X trim close to stitching leaving 1/8˝ (0.3 cm) seam allowance. Clip seams as shown or trim with pinking shears. C turn the scallops out to right side and press. • to sew z sew the stitches approximat...

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    43 q w e r q w e w q w w patchwork q stitch pattern: 43 w thread tension dial: 1 to 4 e presser foot: satin stitch foot: f r presser foot: 1/4˝ seam foot: o * stitch patterns 36, 37, 44, 45 can also be used. • to sew q wrong side of fabric w right side of fabric place the patchwork pieces right side...

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    44 you can make beautiful designs with this embroidery stitch pattern, in half the time it would take if embroidered by hand. You can also combine cross stitches with the other decorative patterns and letters or numbers for attractive samplers and other sewing projects. • starting to sew z choose a ...

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    45 this machine is equipped with a twin needle that can be used to sew parallel rows straight on decorative stitches adding an exquisite touch to table linens and clothing. Use stitch patterns 01 to 05, 8 to 10, 24, 27 to 30, 33 to 35, 37, 38, 43 to 47, 53, 55, 61 to 63, 65, 67, 70, 72 to 74, 77, 91...

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    46 q w e adjusting pattern balance if the decorative stitch patterns, letters , numbers or manual buttonhole stitches 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...

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    47 the extender stitch is especially useful for providing straight stitches between combinations of stitch pattern 22 (blind hem stitch). Z select the mode 2. Select stitch pattern 22. X press memory key. C select stitch pattern 32. V press memory key. Mem mem z x c v extender stitch combination q s...

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    48 programming decorative stitch patterns to repeat or continue the same combination of stitches, just press the foot control. Z select the mode 2. X select stitch pattern 28. C press memory key. V select stitch pattern 29. B press memory key. * you can program up to 50 patterns in memory. * you can...

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    49 sewing letters (example: sun) z select the mode 3. X select stitch pattern 29. C press memory key. V select stitch pattern 57. B press memory key. N select stitch pattern 50. M press memory key. Z x c v b n m.

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    50 deleting a stitch pattern, letter or number by editing z press key. X shift the cursor to letter “d” by pressing the key. C press clr key. Z x z x c clr editing function to check and correct pattern combination before sewing: example: abcdefgh have been memorized. Z press key. The cursor will fla...

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    51 adding a letter or space between letters z press key. X press the key and slide the cursor past the last letter where you would like to add a letter. C select the stitch pattern 67 (space). V press memory key to input stitch pattern 67. Z x c v.

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    52 press the up/down needle position button to raise the needle, then unplug the sewing machine. Remove the cover plate by sliding the cover plate release button to the right. Take out the bobbin. Brush out dust and lint. (you may also use a vacuum cleaner.) z remove the set screw w on the left hand...

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    53 q removing 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 c to insert the light bulb in ...

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    54 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. 3. The needle is bent or blunt. 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. 5. The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set under the presser foot when start sewing. 6. The threads were not drawn to the re...

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    842-800-323 printed in taiwan.