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Janome stirling Manual

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The product is guranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period of
12 months from date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period, under
normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion, solely at our
option with no charge for parts and labour. The benefits conferred by this warranty are in
addition to all rights and remedies in respect of the product that the consumer has under
the Competition & Consumer Act 2010 and similar state and territory laws.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer
Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation
for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the
goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure
does not amount to a major failure.
AFTER SALES SUPPORT
AUS
1300 526 663
AUS Hotline Costs
by

Sewing Machine

enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au
MODEL: 311 PRODUCT CODE: 52829 04/2016
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  • Page 1: Sewing Machine

    Sewing Machine The product is guranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period of 12 months from date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period, under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion, solely at our option with no charge for parts and labour.

  • Page 2: Repair And Refurbished Goods Or Parts Notice

    Sewing Machine Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice Unfortunately, from time to time, faulty products are manufactured which need to be returned to the Supplier for repair. Please be aware that if your product is capable of retaining user-generated data (such as files stored on a computer hard drive, telephone numbers stored on a mobile telephone, songs stored on a portable media player, games saved on a games console or files stored on a USB memory stick) during the process of repair, some or all of your stored data may be...
  • Page 3 Welcome Congratulations on choosing to buy a Stirling® product. All products brought to you by Stirling® are manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety, and, as part of our philosophy of customer service and satisfaction, are backed by our comprehensive 1 Year Warranty.

  • Page 4: General Safety Instructions

    General Safety Instructions About these instructions Read these instructions carefully before using the device. Note the warning on the device and in the operating instructions. Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this Instruction Manual. Always keep the Instruction Manual close at hand. If you sell the equipment or give it away, make sure you also hand over these instructions and the warranty card.

  • Page 5: Maintenance

    Sewing 1. This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for private household use only, and not for commercial or trade use. 2. The machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. 3. Use the machine on a flat and stable table. 4.

  • Page 6: Parts List

    Parts List Names of Parts q Reverse stitch lever w Pattern selector dial e Stitch length 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 Needle plate...
  • Page 7 #1 Carrying handle #2 Handwheel #3 Power switch #4 Machine socket #5 Free arm #6 Presser foot lifter #7 Foot control AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 311 PRODUCT CODE: 52829 04/2016 AUS Hotline Costs...

  • Page 8: Standard Accessories

    Standard Accessories (Fig. 1) (Fig. 1) q 4 x Bobbin (One on machine) w 1 x Seam ripper (Buttonhole opener) e 1 x Needle set (3 x 14/90 needles) r 1 x Sliding buttonhole foot t 1 x Blind hem foot y 1 x Zipper foot u Darning plate Extension Table...
  • Page 9 Unpacking • This product has been packaged to protect it against transportation damage. Keep the original packaging carton and materials in a safe place. It will help prevent any damage if the product needs to be transported in the future. In the event it is to be disposed of, please recycle all packaging materials where possible.
  • Page 10 Features 13 Stitches including a 4-step Buttonhole The machine gives you 13 built-in stitches including a 4-step buttonhole. Convertible Free Arm for Circular Sewing The detachable extension table easily slides out of the way to reveal the free arm – so handy for sleeves, cuffs, and hard-to-reach areas.
  • Page 11 Instructions Stitch Selector Dial (Fig. 1) (Fig. 1) 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 12: Reverse Stitch Button

    Reverse Stitch Button (Fig. 1) (Fig. 1) As long as you keep the reverse stitch button depressed, the machine will sew in reverse. Darning Plate (Fig. 2) (Fig. 2) Position the darning plate with 3 pins on the bottom. Fit the darning plate pins into the needle plate holes. The feed dogs will show through the darning plate holes.

  • Page 13: Controlling Sewing Speed

    Connecting the Power Supply z Turn off the power switch. x Insert the machine plug into the machine socket. c Insert the power supply plug into the outlet. v Turn on the power switch to turn on the power and sewing light. A Power supply plug B Power switch C Outlet...
  • Page 14 Presser Foot Lifter (Fig. 1) (Fig. 1) The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise the foot about 0.6 cm (1/4˝) higher than the normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot, or to help you place thick material under the foot.
  • Page 15 Changing Needles (Fig. 1) (Fig. 1) 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 16 Setting Spool Pins (Fig. 1) (Fig. 1) 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 (Fig.
  • Page 17 Winding the Bobbin (Fig. 1) (Fig. 1) 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 18: Threading The Machine

    Threading the Machine Raise the take-up lever to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you. Raise the presser foot. Place a spool on the spool pin as shown, with thread coming from back of the spool. z Draw the thread into thread guide using both hands.
  • Page 19 Drawing Up Bobbin Thread (Fig. 1) (Fig. 1) 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 20: Starting To Sew

    Starting to Sew BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch Sewing q Pattern selector: A or B w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 2–6 r Stitch length: 1.5–4 z Raise the presser foot and position the fabric with its edge lining up with a seam guide line on the needle plate.

  • Page 21: Stitch Length

    Seam Guide Lines (Fig. 1) (Fig. 1) The numbers on the needle plate indicate the dis- tance 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)

  • Page 22: Utility Stitching

    UTILITY STITCHING (Fig. 1) Tricot Stitch (Fig. 1) q Pattern selector: D w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 1–4 r Stitch length: 0.5–4 This stitch is used to finish the raw edge on synthet- ics and other fabrics that tend to pucker. Place your fabric to allow a 1.6 cm (5/8") seam.
  • Page 23 Straight Stretch (Fig. 1) (Fig. 1) q Pattern selector: A w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 2–6 r Stitch length: S.S. 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 24: Sewing Buttons

    Sewing Buttons (Fig. 3) q Pattern selector: C w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 3–7 r Stitch length: t 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 25 Buttonhole q Pattern selector: (BH) w Presser foot: Sliding buttonhole foot e Thread tension: 1–5 r Stitch length: * Make a test buttonhole on a sample duplicating the fabric, interfacing and seams of the actual garment. * Place the button on the fabric sample and mark the top and bottom to determine the position of the buttonhole.
  • Page 26 Various Sewing Applications Zipper Application (Fig. 1) (Fig. 1) q Pattern selector: A w Presser foot: Zipper foot e Thread tension: 2–6 r Stitch length: 1.5–4 Pin or baste zipper tape to fabric and place it under the foot. Smooth the threads toward the back and lower the foot.

  • Page 27: Decorative Stitching

    DECORATIVE STITCHING (Fig. 1) Shell Tuck (Fig. 1) q Pattern selector: G w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 6–8 r Stitch length: 2–3 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 28: Stitch Length: 0.5

    Applique (Fig. 1) (Fig. 1) q Pattern selector: C w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 1–4 r Stitch length: 0.5−1 Baste (or fuse with iron-on fabric joiner) applique pieces on the fabric. Stitch around the applique making sure the needle falls along the outer edge of the applique.

  • Page 29: Care Of Your Machine

    Care of Your Machine Cleaning the Bobbin Case and the Shuttle Race WARNING: • Turn the power switch off and/or unplug the machine before dismantle or cleaning the machine. • Do not dismantle the machine other than as explained in this section. CAUTION: Do not store the machine in a high-humidity area, near a heat radiator, or in direct sunlight.

  • Page 30: Sewing Light

    Sewing Light The sewing light is located behind the face cover. To change the bulb, take the face cover off the sewing machine by removing the setscrew. Unplug the power supply before changing the bulb. Do not dismantle the machine other than explained in this manual.

  • Page 31: Other Useful Information

    Other Useful Information Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference The needle The needle thread is not threaded properly. Pages 18, 19 thread breaks. The needle thread tension is too tight. Page 19 The needle is bent or blunt. Page 15 The needle is incorrectly inserted. Page 15 The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set properly Page 20...
  • Page 32 How to Obtain Spare Parts You can obtain the following spare parts from the After Sales Support: Needles Bobbins Bobbin case Needle plate Needle plate set screw Presser foot Foot holder Accessories set Foot controller To order the spare parts, contact our After Sales Support. If you encounter any problems replacing a spare part, please do not hesitate to call the After Sales Support Help Desk 1300 526 663 for assistance.

  • Page 33: Responsible Disposal

    Responsible disposal • Packaging materials are recyclable. Please dispose of them responsibly for recycling. • At the end of its working life, do not throw this appliance out with your household rubbish. Electrical and electronic products contain substances that can have a detrimental effect on the environment and human health if disposed of inappropriately.
  • Page 34 Index (Sewing Applications Only) 20. Straight Stitch Sewing 21. Zigzag Stitch 22. Tricot Stitch 22. Knit Stitch 23. Straight Stretch 23. Rick-rack Stretch 24. Sewing Buttons 25. Buttonhole 26. Zipper Application 26. Blind Hem Stitch 27. Shell Tuck 27. Smocking 28.

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