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Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual
Janome 8002D
Instruction Manual
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8002D Owners Manual/ User Guide

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  • Page 1 Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual Janome 8002D Instruction Manual www.janomeflyer.com 8002D Owners Manual/ User Guide...
  • Page 2 Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your sewing machine is designed and constructed only for HOUSEHOLD use. Read all Instructions before using this appliance. DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
  • Page 3 Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual Do’s and Don’ts 1. Always be aware of the up-and-down movement of the needle and do not turn your attention away 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 socket-outlet.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS PREPARATION ROLLED HEMMING, PICOT EDGING AND NARROW HEMMING Names of Parts ........... 4 Machine Setting and Thread, Fabric and Standard Accessories ........4 Range of the Tension Dial ........ 31 Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply ..5 Thread Tension ..........
  • Page 5: Preparation

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual PREPARATION Names of Parts Left needle thread tension dial Right needle thread tension dial Upper looper thread tension dial Lower looper thread tension dial Side cover Looper cover Handwheel Power switch Machine socket Differential feed dial...
  • Page 6: Connecting The Machine To The Power Supply

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply Before connecting the machine to the power supply, make sure the voltage and frequency shown on the machine conform to your electrical power. 1. Turn off the power switch, and connect the machine plug to the machine socket.
  • Page 7: How To Turn The Handwheel

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual How to turn the Handwheel Always turn the handwheel toward you (Counter- clockwise). Handwheel Opening and Closing the Side Cover To open: Push the side cover to the left. To close: Push the side cover to the right.
  • Page 8: The Position Of Thread Guide Bar

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual The Position of Thread Guide Bar 1. Pull the thread guide bar up as far as it will go. 2. Turn the thread guide bar so that the thread guides are right above the spool pins.
  • Page 9: Changing Needle

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual Changing Needle Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. Raise the needle to its highest position. Then loosen the left or right needle clamp screw for the needle you are going to remove.
  • Page 10: Removing The Presser Foot

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual Removing the Presser Foot 1. Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. 2. Raise the needle and the presser foot. 3. Press the lever located on the back of the foot holder. The presser foot will drop off.
  • Page 11: Adjustment Of Stitch Length

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual Adjustment of Stitch Length To select stitch length, turn the dial. The larger the number, the longer the stitch. The stitch length can be adjusted from 1 to 4 mm. Position “R” is for rolled and narrow hemmings.
  • Page 12: To Deactivate The Upper Knife

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual To Deactivate the Upper Knife 1. Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. 2. Open both the looper cover and side cover. 3. Turn the upper knife release knob toward you while pushing it to the right, then guide the hole on the upper knife to the pin to lock the upper knife in the down position.
  • Page 13: Adjustment Of Cutting Width

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual Adjustment of Cutting Width When cutting width is too narrow or too wide against seam width, adjust it as follows. 1. Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. 2. Open the looper cover and side cover.
  • Page 14: Adjustment Of Needle Plate Setting Knob

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual Adjustment of Needle Plate Setting Knob (Changing to Standard Serging or Rolled Hemming) 1. Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. 2. Open the looper cover and side cover. 3. Deactivate the upper knife.
  • Page 15: Threading The Machine

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual Threading the Machine The left illustration shows the completed threading conditions of four threads. Lower looper thread Upper looper thread Right needle thread Left needle thread Thread guide Thread guide plate Threading chart The machine is pre-threaded to make threading easier.
  • Page 16: Threading The Lower Looper

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual • Threading the Lower Looper Open the looper cover and side cover. Place the spool of thread on the right side spool pin. * The points to thread for lower looper are marked in green.
  • Page 17 Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual 4. Insert the thread between tension discs from the right. Then pull both sides of the thread firmly to insert it between tension discs. 5. Pass the thread through lower looper thread guide (1). Lower looper thread tension dial...
  • Page 18 Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual 11. Pull the threader to pass the thread through the hole of lower looper thread guide (5). Remove the thread from the threader, and draw the thread through the hole on the lower looper 10 cm (4˝) or more with a pair of tweezers.
  • Page 19: Threading The Upper Looper

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual • Threading the Upper Looper Place a spool of thread on the spool pin second from the right. * The points to thread for upper looper are marked in red. * A convenient threading chart is placed on the machine body inside the looper cover.
  • Page 20 Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual 4. Insert the thread between tension discs from the right. Then pull both sides of thread. 5. Pass the thread through upper looper thread guide (1) Upper looper thread tension dial Upper looper thread guide (1) 6.
  • Page 21: Threading The Needle On The Right

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual • Threading the Needle on the Right Place the spool of thread on the spool pin second from the left. * The points to thread for needle on the right are marked in blue. * A convenient threading chart is placed on the machine body inside the looper cover.
  • Page 22 Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual 3. Insert the thread between tension discs from the right. Then pull both sides of thread. Right needle thread tension dial 4. Turn the handwheel toward you to bring the needle bar to its highest position, then pass the thread through the right needle thread guide and the thread take-up lever cover.
  • Page 23: Threading The Needle On The Left

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual • Threading the Needle on the Left Place the spool of thread on the left side spool pin. * The points to thread for needle on the left are marked in orange. * A convenient threading chart is placed on the machine body inside the looper cover.
  • Page 24 Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual 3. Insert the thread between tension discs from the right. Then pull both sides of thread. 4. Turn the handwheel toward you to bring the needle bar to its highest position, then pass the thread through the thread take-up lever cover.
  • Page 25: Test Stitching

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual TEST STITCHING Starting Sewing 1. Insert the fabric under the toe of the foot. (It is not necessary to raise the foot.) 2. Turn the handwheel gently toward you a couple of turns and check the thread chain. Then start sewing slowly.
  • Page 26: Securing Ends

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual Securing Ends To avoid unravelling, it is necessary to leave a thread chain about 5 cm (2´´) long at the beginning and at the end of a seam. To secure the beginning and end of a seam choose one of the following methods.
  • Page 27: Thread Tension (4 Threads)

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual Thread Tension (4 threads) Correct tension The illustration at left shows sewing results with correct tension settings. However, adjusting the thread tension may be required depending upon the type of fabric and thread being used.
  • Page 28 Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual Looper thread tension is out of balance (1) The illustration shows sewing results when the lower looper thread tension is too tight and/or upper looper thread tension is too loose. Remedy: Loosen lower looper thread tension and/or tighten upper looper thread tension.
  • Page 29: Threading The Machine (3 Threads)

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual Threading the Machine (3 threads) Using the needle on the right only (for regular three-thread serging) Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. Remove the needle and the thread on the left. Then retighten the needle clamp screw on the left to prevent losing the screw.
  • Page 30: Thread Tension (3 Threads)

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual Thread Tension (3 threads) Correct tension The illustration at left shows sewing results with correct tension settings. However, adjusting the thread tension may be required depending on the type of fabric and thread being used.
  • Page 31: Thread And Needle Chart

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual Thread and Needle Chart Type of fabric Type of thread Needle Stitch length Differential feed ratio Lightweight Cotton: No. 80 – 100 Organdy, HA-1 SP 2.0 – 3.0 0.5 – 1.0 Silk: No. 80 – 100 Georgette, No.
  • Page 32: Rolled Hemming, Picot Edging And Narrow Hemming

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual ROLLED HEMMING, PICOT EDGING AND NARROW HEMMING Machine Setting and Thread, Fabric and Range of the Tension Dial The setting of tension dials may vary depending on the type and thickness of fabric and thread being sewn.
  • Page 33: Thread Tension

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual Thread Tension For rolled hemming and picot edging Correct tension The illustration at left shows sewing results with correct tension settings. Adjusting the thread tension may be required de- pending on the type of fabric and thread being used.
  • Page 34: For Better Results

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual For Better Results Rolled hemming Pull the end of thread chain to the back lightly in the beginning and end of sewing. Fabric Thread chain Picot edging Pull the fabric lightly to the back while sewing.
  • Page 35: Decorative Overedging

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual DECORATIVE OVEREDGING * Refer to pages 24, 25, 29 for thread tension balance adjustment. * For the best results, pull the thread chain to the back lightly at the beginning and end of sewing. Overedging...
  • Page 36: Pin Tucking Thread And Fabric

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual PIN TUCKING * Refer to page 29 (Narrow Hemming) for thread tension balance adjustment. 1 Pin tucking Thread and Fabric Thread Fabric Needle thread on the Synthetic : No. 60~80 Light to Silk : No. 50~80...
  • Page 37: Care Of Your Machine Replacing The Upper Knife

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Replacing the Upper Knife To remove: 1. Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. 2. Open the looper cover and side cover. 3. Deactivate the upper knife. 4. Remove the hexagonal bolt, and remove the upper knife.
  • Page 38: Replacing The Light Bulb

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual Replacing the Light Bulb 1. Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. 2. Loosen the face plate set screw, and remove the face plate. Face plate Set screw To remove: Push and twist to the left.
  • Page 39: Oiling The Machine

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual Oiling the Machine Apply a few drops of fine quality sewing machine oil to the parts indicated with arrows. It is recommended to apply oil once a week in normal use, once in ten hours in continuous use.
  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference The fabric is not 1. The feed dog is packed with lint. See page 37. being fed 2. The presser foot has been raised. Lower the presser foot. smoothly. 3. Pressure of the foot is too weak.
  • Page 41: Optional Parts

    Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual OPTIONAL PARTS Blind stitch foot Use to blind stitch a cuff or a skirt. Taping foot with Use for sewing tape on a tape reel shoulder or armpit line to protect from stretching or to decorate.
  • Page 42 Janome Serger 8002D Instruction Manual 792-800-244 (E) Printed in Taiwan www.janomeflyer.com 8002D Owners Manual/ User Guide...

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