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Janome US2014 Instruction Manual

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    Aaasewing.Com janome us2014 instruction manual model us-2014 janome us2014 instruction manual www.Aaasewing.Com us2014 owners manual/ user guide.

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    Aaasewing.Com do’s and don’ts 1. Always be aware of the up-and-down movement of the needle and do not turn your attention from the machine while it is running. 2. When leaving the sewing machine unattended, the main switch of the machine must be switched off or the plug must be removed from the sock...

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    Aaasewing.Com important safety instructions your sewing machine is designed and constructed only for household use. Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. Danger - to reduce the risk of electric shock: 1.An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug thi...

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    Aaasewing.Com 1 table of contents section 1 essential parts names of parts .................................................................................................................................. 2 section 2 getting ready to sew extension table ................................................

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    Aaasewing.Com 2 section 1 essential parts name of parts 1 reverse stitch button 2 pattern selector dial 3 stitch length dial 4 bobbin winder stopper 5 bobbin winder spindle 6 spool pins 7 bobbin winder thread guide 8 thread guide 9 thread take-up lever 10 thread tension dial 11 face plate 12 thread ...

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    Aaasewing.Com 3 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, as illustrated. Attaching the table: push the extension table until it snaps into the machine. Advantages and us...

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    Aaasewing.Com 4 connecting the machine to the power supply before connecting the power cord, mark 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 ...

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    Aaasewing.Com 5 sewing light the sewing light is located behind the face plate. To change the bulb, take the face plate off the sewing machine by removing the set screw. * unolug the power supply before changing the bulb. (a) to remove ....... Turn to the left. To replace ...... Turn to the right. (...

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    Aaasewing.Com 6 changing needle raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you and lower the presser foot. L o o s e n t h e n e e d l e c l a m p s c r e w b y t u r n i n g i t counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the clamp. Insert the new needle into the clamp with the flat side away fr...

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    Aaasewing.Com 7 removing or inserting the bobbin case open the hook cover. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you. Take out the bobbin case by holding the latch. When inserting the bobbin case, place the horn into the recess of the hook race. Hook cover latch horn 1 2 3 3 2 1 setting s...

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    Aaasewing.Com 8 winding the bobbin 1 pull the handwheel out. 2 draw the thread from spool. Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide. 3 insert the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle. 4 push it to the right. 5...

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    Aaasewing.Com 9 threading bobbin case 1 place the bobbin into the bobbin case. Make sure the thread unwinds in the direction of arrow. 2 pull the thread into the bobbin case slot. 3 draw the thread under the tension spring and into the delivery eye. * leave about 10 cm (4") of free thread. 1 2 3 jan...

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    Aaasewing.Com 10 threading the machine raise take-up lever to its highest position by turning handwheel toward you. Raise presser foot. Place spool on spool pin as shown, with thread coming from back of the spool. 1 draw thread into thread guide using both hands. 2 while holding thread near spool, d...

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    Aaasewing.Com 11 drawing up bobbin thread 1 raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand. 2 turn the handwheel slowly towards you with your right hand until the needle goes down and continue turning the handwheel until the takeÐup lever is at its highest position. Li...

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    Aaasewing.Com 12 balancing needle thread tension the needle thread and the bobbin thread should interlock in the center of two layers of fabric in straight seams. Match the desired of the thread tension number with the setting mark. 1 loosen the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a lower nu...

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    Aaasewing.Com 13 pattern selector dial raise the needle above the fabric and match the desired pattern with the setting mark by turning the pattern selector dial. Selecting stretch stitch patterns when sewing stretch, set the stitch length dial at "s.S.". If forward and reverse feeds become unbalanc...

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    Aaasewing.Com 14 reverse stitch button as long as you keep the reverse stitch button depressed, the machine sews backwards. Dropping the feed dog 1 open the hook cover. 1 2 2 to drop the feed dogs, pull down the lever and move it in the direction of the arrow, as illustrated. 3 to raise the feed dog...

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    Aaasewing.Com 15 stitch selector: a or b presser foot: zigzag foot thread tension: 2-6 stitch length: 1.5-4 section 3 basic sewing straight stitch sewing raise the presser foot and position the fabric to a stitching guide line on the needle plate. Lower the needle into the fabric. Lower the presser ...

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    Aaasewing.Com 16 using the seam guides on the needle plate the seam guides on the needle plate and hook cover plate help you measure seam width. * the numbers indicate the distance between the center needle position and the guide line. Numbers on the needle plate distance in centimeters 15 20 10 1.3...

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    Aaasewing.Com 17 0 1 2 3 4 zigzag stitching simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcasting sewing on buttons, etc. Stitch selector: c presser foot: zigzag foot thread tension: 2-5 stitch length: - 4 1 2 3 4 4 1 2 3 section 4 utility stitching overcasting this type of stitch is used on the se...

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    Aaasewing.Com 18 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 d g 0 1 2 3 4 multiple zigzag stitch selector: d presser foot: zigzag foot thread tension: 1-4 stitch length: 0.5 - 1.5 4 1 2 3 overedge stitch stitch selector: g presser foot: zigzag foot thread tension: 1-4 stitch length: s.S. 4 1 2 3 this stitch is used ...

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    Aaasewing.Com 19 1 2 3 a b 0 1 2 3 4 4 triple strength stitch stitch selector: a or b presser foot: zigzag foot thread tension: 2 - 6 stitch length: s.S. 4 1 2 3 the stitch is sewn with two stitches forward and one stitch backward forming a seam that does not rip easily. Garment should be basted for...

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    Aaasewing.Com 20 0 1 2 3 4 sewing buttons tape the button over the placement mark. A pin can be place on top of the foot to from a shank. Set the pattern selector at " b ." align both holes of the button with the slot of the foot and place the left hole of the button just below the needle point. Low...

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    Aaasewing.Com 21 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 foot with the top mark on the f...

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    Aaasewing.Com 22 1. With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the cord on the cord spur at the back of the buttonhole foot. Spur 2. Bring the ends toward you under the buttonhole foot until they clear the front end. 3. Hook the filler cord into the forks on the front of foot to hole them tight. 4. Lower...

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    Aaasewing.Com 23 zipper sewing pin or baste zipper tape to fabric and place it under the foot. Smooth the threads toward the back and lower the foot. To sew the left side of the zipper, guide the edge of the zipper along the zipper teeth and stitch through the garment and zipper tape. Turn the fabri...

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    Aaasewing.Com 24 blind stitch hemming 2 4 1 how to fold the fabric. Lower the presser foot, then loosen the foot holder screw to place the hem guide between the screw and the shank of foot holder. Tighten the screw making sure the wall of hem guide is placed in the middle of the toes of the presser ...

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    Aaasewing.Com 25 a 0 1 2 3 4 1 make a double 0.25 cm fold approximately 8 cm in length. 0.25 cm 8 cm 2 lower the needle into the fabric at the point where sewing is to begin, then lower the hemmer foot. Sew 3 or 4 stitches while holding the needle and bobbin thread. 3 lower the needle into the fabri...

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    Aaasewing.Com 26 sell tuck stitch selector: g presser foot: zigzag foot thread tension: 6 - 8 stitch length: 2 - 3 4 1 2 3 section 5 decorative stitching g 0 1 2 3 4 4 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4 4 1 2 3 stretch stitch patterns stitch selector: a - h presser foot: zigzag foot thread tension: 1 - 4 stitch length...

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    Aaasewing.Com 27 smocking stitch selector: d presser foot: zigzag foot thread tension: 1 - 4 stitch length: s. S. Stitch width: 5 4 1 2 3 d with the stitch length at "4", sew straight stitching lines 1 cm (3/8") apart, across the area to be smocked. Knot the threads along one edge. Pull the bobbin t...

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    Aaasewing.Com 28 dismantling and assembling hook race note: turn off the power switch or unplug the machine. To dismantle hook race: 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 ...

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    Aaasewing.Com 29 cleaning the feed dogs 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. Note: turn off the power switch or unplug the machine before clean...

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    Aaasewing.Com 30 see page 10 see page 12 see page 6 see page 6 see page 15 see page 6 see page 9 clean the bobbin case. Exchange bobbin. See page 6 see page 6 see page 6 see page 12 see page 15 see page 6 see page 13 see page 6 see page 6 see page 6 see page 6 see page 10 see page 12 see page 10 see...