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Page 1: Instruction Manual
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock Janome MyLock 213 Instruction Manual www.aaasewing.com ML213 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock 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: 1. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock TABLE OF CONTENTS ROLLED HEMMING, PICOT EDGING AND PREPARATION NARROW HEMMING Names of Parts ............3 Machine Setting and Thread, Fabric and Attaching the Waste Chip Box ....... 4 Range of the Tension Dial ........29 Storing the Accessory Box ........ -
Page 4: Preparation
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual PREPARATION Janome My Lock Names of Parts Needle thread tension dial Upper looper thread tension dial Lower looper thread tension dial Side cover Looper cover Handwheel Power switch Machine socket Stitch length dial Spool stand Spool holder... -
Page 5: Attaching The Waste Chip Box
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock Attaching the Waste Chip Box Insert the hook into groove on looper cover. Slit Looper cover Waste chip box Hook Storing the Accessory Box Insert the accessory box into the waste chip box. -
Page 6: Connecting The Machine To The Power Supply
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply 1. Turn off the power switch, and connect the machine plug to the machine socket. 2. Connect the power supply plug to your power supply. 3. Turn on the power switch. -
Page 7: How To Turn The Handwheel
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock How to Turn the Handwheel Always turn the handwheel toward you (Counterclockwise). Handwheel Opening and Closing the Side Cover To open: (A) Push the side cover to the left. To close: (B) Push the side cover to the right. -
Page 8: The Position Of Thread Guide Bar
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock 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 ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock Changing Needle Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. Raise the needle to its highest position. Then loosen the needle clamp screws on the right and left to remove the needle. -
Page 10: Raising Or Lowering The Presser Foot
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock Raising or Lowering the Presser Foot By raising or lowering the presser foot lifter, the presser foot goes up or down. * While in operation, keep the presser foot lowered except when threading the machine or test running without threads. -
Page 11: Adjustment Of Stitch Length
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock 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 5 mm. ・ Position “R” is for rolled and narrow hemmings. -
Page 12: To Deactivate The Upper Knife
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock To Deactivate the Upper Knife 1. Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. 2. Open the looper cover and side cover. 3. Pull out the upper knife release knob and slide it down along the guide until it comes to its lowest position. -
Page 13: Adjustment Of Cutting Width
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock 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 Chaining Finger
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock Adjustment of Chaining Finger (Changing to Standard Serging or Rolled Hemming) The needle plate setting knob is connected with the chaining finger. The chaining finger will slide back and forth when you set the needle plate setting knob at “S” or “R”. -
Page 15: Threading The Machine
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock Threading the Machine The left illustration shows the completed threading points of the three threads. Lower looper thread Upper looper thread Needle thread Thread guide bar Thread guide plate The machine is pre-threaded to make threading easier. - Page 16 Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock • If one of the threads is broken, follow the re-threading procedure as follows: * Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. 1. Raise the presser foot and pull the thread chain out to the back of the presser foot, and cut the chain to separate each of the threads.
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Page 17: Threading The Lower Looper
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock • 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 18 Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock 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 the lower looper thread guide (1).
- Page 19 Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock 11. Move the lower looper to its rightmost position by turning the handwheel, and draw the thread with a pair of tweezers through the hole on the lower looper 10 cm (4˝) or more.
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Page 20: Threading The Upper Looper
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock • 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 21: How To Thread Only The Upper Looper
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock 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) * Make sure that the thread is between the tension discs. -
Page 22: Threading The Needle
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock • Threading the Needle Place the spool of thread on the spool pin second from the left. * The points to thread for needle are marked in orange. * A convenient threading chart is placed on the machine body inside the looper cover. - Page 23 Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock 4, 5. Turn the handwheel toward you to bring the needle bar to its highest position, then pass the thread through the needle thread guide and the thread take-up lever cover. Needle thread guide...
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Page 24: How To Use The Needle Threader
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock • How to Use the Needle Threader 1, 2, 3 * Turn off the power switch when you use the Needle Threader. * Do not use other than for the threading or replacement of the needle. -
Page 25: Test Stitching Starting Sewing
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual TEST STITCHING Janome My Lock 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 ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock 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: Threading The Machine
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock Threading the Machine Using the needle on the right (for regular three-thread serging) When the needle is set on the right, the standard sewing width is 3.5 mm. The illustration on the left shows you how to thread the needle. -
Page 28: Thread Tension
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock Thread Tension 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 29: Thread And Needle Chart
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock Thread and Needle Chart Needle Stitch length Type of thread Type of fabric Needle Plate Setting Knob Lightweight Organdy, Cotton: No. 80 – 100 HA-1 SP 2.0 – 3.0 Georgette, Silk: No. 80 – 100 No. -
Page 30: Rolled Hemming, Picot Edging And Narrow Hemming
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual ROLLED HEMMING, PICOT EDGING AND NARROW HEMMING Janome My Lock 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 31: Thread Tension
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock 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 32: For Better Results
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock 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 33: Decorative Overedging
DECORATIVE OVEREDGING Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock * Refer to pages 27 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 34: Pin Tucking Thread And Fabric
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock PIN TUCKING * Refer to page 29 (Narrow Hemming) for thread tension balance adjustment. q Pin tucking Thread and Fabric Thread Fabric Needle thread Synthetic : No. 60~80 Light to Silk : No. 50~80... -
Page 35: Care Of Your Machine
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Janome My Lock 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. Turn the handwheel toward you until the upper knife reaches its highest position. -
Page 36: Replacing The Light Bulb
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock 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 37: Oiling The Machine
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock 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 frequent use. -
Page 38: Troubleshooting
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference The fabric is not 1. The feed dog is packed with lint. See page 35. being fed 2. The presser foot has been raised. Lower the presser foot. smoothly. -
Page 39: Optional Parts
Janome ML213 Instruction Manual OPTIONAL PARTS Janome My Lock 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 40 Janome ML213 Instruction Manual Janome My Lock INSTRUCTION BOOK My Lock www.aaasewing.com ML213 Owners Manual/ User Guide...
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