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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only. Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. DANGER — To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I. ESSENTIAL PARTS Rick-rack Stretch ..........17 Name of Parts ............. 2 Sewing Buttons ..........18 Extension Table ........... 3 Automatic Buttonhole ........19−20 Free Arm Sewing ..........3 Corded Buttonhole ..........21 Standard Accessories ......... 3 Zipper Application .......... -
Page 4: Section I. Essential Parts Name Of Parts
SECTION I. ESSENTIAL PARTS Name of Parts q Pattern selector dial w Stitch length dial e Stitch width dial r Bobbin winder stopper t Bobbin winder spindle y Spool pins u Bobbin winder thread guide i Thread guide o Thread take-up lever !0 Thread tension dial !1 Face cover !2 Thread cutter... -
Page 5: Extension Table
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. Free Arm Sewing Avoid fabric bunching around the needle when bartacking to reinforce pockets, plackets and waistlines. -
Page 6: Section Ii. Getting Ready To Sew Connecting The Machine To The Power Supply
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way. Foot Controller Model YC-482J-EC or TJC-150 is used with this machine. -
Page 7: Presser Foot Lifter
Presser Foot Lifter The presser foot lifter raises and lowers your presser foot. You can raise it about 0.6 cm (1/4˝) higher than the normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot or to help you to place heavy fabric under the foot. -
Page 8: Changing Needles
Changing Needles Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you and lower the presser foot. z Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the clamp. x Insert the new needle into the clamp with the flat side away from you. -
Page 9: Setting Spool Pins
Setting Spool Pins The spool pins are used for holding the spool of thread in order to feed thread to the machine. To use, pull up the spool pin. Push down for storage. Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case Open the hook cover. Hook cover Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you. -
Page 10: Winding The Bobbin
Winding the Bobbin z Pull the handwheel out. x Draw the thread from the spool. Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide. c Insert the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle. -
Page 11: Threading The Machine
* The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16 needle or a Janome Blue tipped needle. Thread size 50 to 100 should also work well. -
Page 12: Drawing Up Bobbin Thread
Drawing Up Bobbin Thread z Raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand. x Turn the handwheel slowly toward you with your right hand until the needle goes down and continue turning the handwheel until the take- up lever is at its highest position. -
Page 13: Stitch Selector Dial
Stitch Selector Dial Turn the stitch selector dial to set the setting mark with the symbol corresponding to the desired pattern. q Setting mark CAUTION To avoid needle or fabric damage, make sure the needle is up and out of the fabric while selecting a stitch. -
Page 14: Reverse Stitch Button
Reverse Stitch Button As long as you keep the reverse stitch button depressed, the machine will sew in reverse. Darning Plate Position the darning plate with 3 pins on the bottom. Fit the darning plate pins into the needle plate holes. -
Page 15: Section Iii. Basic Sewing Straight Stitch Sewing
SECTION III. BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch Sewing q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 2–6 r Stitch length: 1.5–4 t Stitch width: or (5) z Raise the presser foot and position the fabric with its edge lining up with a seam guide line on the needle plate. -
Page 16: Seam Guide Lines
Seam Guide Lines The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance between the center needle position and the guideline. The numbers in front are centimeters. The numbers in back are fractions of an inch. Number Distance (cm) q Center needle position w Guide lines e Numbers Turning a Square Corner... -
Page 17: Zigzag Stitching
Zigzag Stitching q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 2–5 r Stitch length: 0.5–4 t Stitch width: 1–5 Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcasting, sewing on buttons, etc. SECTION IV. UTILITY STITCHING Overcasting q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension:... -
Page 18: Tricot Stitch
Tricot Stitch q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 1–4 r Stitch length: 0.5-1.5 t Stitch width: This stitch is used to finish the raw edge on syn- thetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker. Place your fabric to allow a 1.6 cm (5/8˝) seam. -
Page 19: Straight Stretch
Straight Stretch q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 2–6 r Stitch length: t Stitch width: or (5) This strong, durable stitch is recommended where both elasticity and strength are necessary to ensure comfort and durability. Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole seams as well as to eliminate puckering on knits and stretch fabrics. -
Page 20: Sewing Buttons
Sewing Buttons q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 3–7 r Stitch length: t Stitch width: Adjust as necessary y Darning plate Attach the darning plate. Match the holes in the button with the horizontal slot on the presser foot. Adjust the stitch width matching the distance of the holes in the button. -
Page 21: Automatic Buttonhole
Automatic Buttonhole q Pattern selector: (BH) w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot e Thread tension: 1–5 r Stitch length: t Stitch width: 3–5 * The size of buttonhole is automatically set by placing the button in the rear of the automatic buttonhole foot R. - Page 22 b Depress the foot control to sew a buttonhole. The machine will sew the front bartack, left row, back bartack and right row automatically. Stop the machine at the ending point. !1 Ending point n Raise the presser foot and cut the both needle and bobbin threads leaving 10 cm (4˝) thread ends.
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Page 23: Corded Buttonhole
Corded Buttonhole q Pattern selector: (BH) w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot e Thread tension: 1–5 r Stitch length: t Stitch width: 3–5 z With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord on the cord spur at the back of the buttonhole foot. -
Page 24: Zipper Application
Zipper Application q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zipper foot e Thread tension: 3–6 r Stitch length: 1.5-4 t Stitch width: Pin or baste zipper tape to fabric and place it under the foot. Smooth the threads toward the back and lower the foot. -
Page 25: Section V. Decorative Stitching Shell Tuck
SECTION V. DECORATIVE STITCHING Shell Tuck q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 6–8 r Stitch length: 2–3 t Stitch width: Use a lightweight fabric (tricot, for example). Fold and stitch on the bias. When the needle swings to the right, allow the needle to just clear the folded edge of the fabric. -
Page 26: Box Stitch
Box Stitch q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 1–4 r Stitch length: 0.5–2 t Stitch width: Use this stitch to join heavy weight fabrics. Overlap two raw edges together and use this stitch to join them. Applique q Pattern selector: w Presser foot:... -
Page 27: Decorative Stitch
Decorative Stitch q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 1–4 r Stitch length: 2−3 t Stitch width: For a delicate appearance on fabric such as chif- fon, use a single layer with a tear-away backing, if necessary. -
Page 28: Stretch Stitch Patterns
Stretch Stitch Patterns q Pattern selector: A/B–L w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 3–6 r Stitch length: S.S. t Stitch width: 3−5 If forward and reverse feeds become unbalanced due to the type of fabric, adjust the balance by turn- ing the stitch length dial as follows: If patterns are compressed, turn the dial toward “+”. -
Page 29: Cleaning The Feed Dog
Cleaning the Feed Dog CAUTION: Turn off the power switch and/or unplug the machine before cleaning the feed dog. Remove the needle and the presser foot. Remove the needle plate setscrew and remove the needle plate. q Setscrew With a brush, clean out any dust and lint clogging the feed dog teeth. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference The needle thread 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 9 breaks. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. Page 10 3. The needle is bent or blunt. Page 6 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. Page 6 5. - Page 32 305-800-138(ENG)