Janome 1200D Instruction Manual page 5

Janome Serger 1200D Instruction Manual
SECTION I
Machine Parts
Front View .................................................................. 8
Side Cover ............................................................... 10
Front Cover .............................................................. 10
Standard Accessories .............................................. 12
SECTION II
Machine Set-up
Attaching the Thread Guide Pole ............................ 14
Placing the Foam Pads and Spool Holders ............. 14
Connecting Machine to Power Supply ..................... 16
How To Set Up Machine Using the
Program Display Panel ......................................... 18
What the Symbols Represent .................................. 20
C. Program Number .............................................. 22
D. Differential Feed ............................................... 22
E. Stitch Length .................................................... 22
F. Needle Position ................................................. 24
G. Cutting Width ................................................... 24
H. Upper Knife ...................................................... 26
I. 2-Thread Converter ........................................... 26
J. Overlock Cover or Sewing Table ...................... 28
K. Presser Foot ..................................................... 30
L. Needle Plate Setting Knob ............................... 30
M. Chain Looper Tension ...................................... 32
Needles .................................................................... 32
SECTION III
Threading
Thread Guide Bar .................................................... 34
Accessories For Decorative Threads ...................... 36
Tension Release Clips ............................................. 36
Snap-on Thread Guide ............................................ 36
Quick Reference Threading Charts .................... 38-54
TOP COVER STITCHES ......................................... 56
Preparing Machine for Top Cover Stitch ............... 56
Spreader Device Threading .................................. 58
Threading the Needle with
the Needle Threader ............................................ 60
Tension Release Lever ............................................ 60
DETAILED THREAD ROUTE CHARTS ............. 62-72
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SECTION IV
Test Sewing
Setting Foot Pressure .............................................. 74
Controlling Sewing Speed ....................................... 74
Waste Tray ............................................................... 74
Starting to Sew ........................................................ 76
Back-Tack Device .................................................... 78
Securing the End of Seam ....................................... 80
SECTION V
Adjustments
Thread Tension ........................................................ 82
Balanced Tension ................................................ 82-86
Differential Feed ....................................................... 88
Stitch Length ............................................................ 90
Cutting Width ........................................................... 90
Sewing Overlock Stitches on Extra
Heavyweight Fabrics ............................................ 92
SECTION VI
Sewing Techniques
Overlocking Outside Corners .................................. 94
Overlocking Inside Corners ..................................... 94
Sewing Curved Edges ............................................. 94
Removing Stitches from Fabric ............................... 96
Chainstitch – Turning Corners ................................. 96
Cover Hem ............................................................... 98
Turning Corners ..................................................... 100
Triple Cover Hem –
Topstitching an Overlock Seam .......................... 102
SECTION VII
Maintenance
Cleaning and Oiling ............................................... 104
Replacing the Upper knife ..................................... 106
Replacing the Light Bulb ........................................ 106
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................... 108
INDEX .................................................................... 111
NOTE:
Information found in this instruction manual is current
at the time of printing. We reserve the right to change
and update specifications and information as needed.
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1200D Owners Manual/ User Guide