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- Page 1 *Please Note: This version is only a partial manual. Visit your local Janome Dealer for a full version.
- Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the followings: Read all instructions before using this appliance. DANGER — To reduce the risk of electric shock: An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
KNOW YOUR MACHINE UTILITY STITCHES Name of Parts ............2 Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch ....... 22 Setting the Spool Pin ..........2 Multiple Zigzag Stitch (Tricot Stitch) ....... 22 Standard Accessories ..........3 Buttonholes ............. 23 Extension Table ............3 Square buttonhole .......... -
Page 4: Know Your Machine Name Of Parts
KNOW YOUR MACHINE Name of Parts q Direct pattern selection buttons w Indicator window e Bobbin winder stopper r Bobbin winder spindle t Spool pin (included in accessory bag) y Bobbin winding thread guide u Thread guide i Thread take-up lever o Tension regulating dial !0 Face plate !1 Thread cutter... -
Page 5: Standard Accessories
Standard Accessories q Needles w Bobbin e Screwdriver r Seam ripper t Spool holder y Spool pin u Additional spool pin i Felt o Satin stitch foot !0 Automatic buttonhole foot !1 Zigzag foot A (set on the machine) Instruction book Power supply cord Foot control Extension Table... -
Page 6: Getting Ready To Sew Connecting The Power Supply
GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply NOTE: Before connecting to the power supply, make sure the voltage shown on the machine conforms to your electrical power. Using the start/stop button Turn off the power switch. Insert the machine plug into the power inlet. Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet. -
Page 8: Function Buttons
Function Buttons q Start/stop button Press this button to start or to stop the machine. The machine will run slowly as long as this button is pressed, and will start running at the speed set by the speed control lever, or stop when the button is released. -
Page 9: Stitch Width Adjusting Button
t Stitch width adjusting button When pressing this button,the stitch width of the selected pattern will be indicated and the green light on the top left will light up. To alter the stitch width, press on the "+" or "–" sign. The stitch width can be altered while stitching y Stitch length adjusting button When pressing this button,the stitch length of the... -
Page 10: Dropping The Feed Dog
Dropping the Feed Dog The feed dog can be lowered with the drop-feed lever for sewing on buttons etc. Shift the drop-feed lever to the right to lower the feed dog. Shift the lever to the left to raise the feed dog, it will return to the up position when the machine is started. -
Page 11: Raising And Lowering The Presser Foot
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise the presser foot about 1/4" (0.6 cm) higher than the normal up position by exerting more pressure when lifting the presser foot lifter. This allows for easy removal of the presser foot and helps you to place thick fabric under the foot. -
Page 12: Changing Needles
Changing Needles WARNING: Always make sure to turn the power switch off and disconnect the machine from power supply before changing the needle. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel and lower the presser foot. Turn off the power switch. z Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. -
Page 13: Winding The Bobbin
Winding the Bobbin Removing the bobbin Push the hook cover plate release button to the right and remove the cover plate. q Hook cover plate release button w Hook cover plate Lift out the bobbin. e Bobbin Setting the spool Place a spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as illustrated. -
Page 14: Threading For Bobbin Winding
Threading for bobbin winding Set the speed control lever at z Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread under the thread guide. q Thread guide x Draw the thread toward you and guide the thread around the bobbin winding thread guide. w Bobbin winding thread guide c Pass the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. -
Page 15: Inserting The Bobbin
Inserting the bobbin z Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. q Thread w Bobbin holder x Guide the thread into the notch on the front of the bobbin holder. e Notch on the front c Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades. -
Page 16: Threading The Machine
Threading the Machine Raise the presser foot. Press the needle up/down button to raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position. WARNING: Turn OFF the power switch before threading the machine. z Draw the thread from the spool and pass it under the thread guide. -
Page 17: Needle Threader
Needle Threader z Raise the needle to its highest position. Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will q Threader knob x Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow in the illustration, then insert hook into the needle eye. Lead the thread around guide and under hook. -
Page 18: Drawing Up The Bobbin Thread
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread z Raise the presser foot lifter. Turn the power switch on. Hold the needle thread with your finger q Presser foot lifter w Needle thread x Press the needle up/down button twice to pick up the bobbin thread.