Janome Sewing Machine Getting Started Manual page 104

Problem
Slipping layers
The cloth is not feeding
smoothly.
The machine does not run.
Crunching sound occurs
when running the machine.
Patterns are distorted.
The automatic buttonhole
stitches are not balanced.
Pattern selection keys do
not work.
Threads frequently bunch
up on the underside of the
stippling design pattern.
Clean the outside of the machine with a soft cloth. Do not use chemical solvents.
Store the machine in cool and dry place.
Do not store the machine in a area of high humidity, near a radiator or in direct sunlight.
The power supply cord can be stored in the hard cover.
Make sure to store the visual touch screen and embroidery carriage arm before turning off the power switch.
Cause
1. The presser foot pressure is not adjusted correctly.
2. The even feed foot is not used.
1. The feed dog is packed with lint.
2. The presser foot pressure is too weak.
3. The stitches are too fine.
4. The fabric is not fed when sewing is starting.
5. The feed dog is lowered.
1. The machine is not plugged in.
2. A thread is caught in the hook race.
3. The control circuit is not working correctly.
4. The start/stop button is used for ordinary sewing with the foot
control plugged in.
1. Something is caught between the carriage and the arm.
2. The carriage is hitting something around the machine
1. The needle thread tension is too light.
2. The stitch length is not suitable for the fabric being sewn.
3. Feed balancing dial is not properly set.
4. Interfacing is not used for sewing stretch and very fine fabrics.
5. The embroidery hoop attaching knob is loose.
6. The embroidery hoop is hitting something around the machine.
7. The fabric is not stretched tightly enough on the embroidery hoop.
8. The fabric is caught or trapped when sewing embroidery.
9. The embroidery foot is trapped with a jump thread.
1. The stitch length is not suitable for the fabric being sewn.
2. The feed balancing dial is not set properly.
3. Interfacing is not used with stretch fabric.
1. The electronic control circuit is not working correctly.
2. The key position is out of alignment
1. The minimum length of the jump thread cutting is too short.
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Reference
See page 17.
Use the even feed foot.
See page 102.
See page 17.
Make stitches longer.
See page 27.
See page 22.
See page 7.
See page 102.
Turn the switch off and
turn it on again.
See page 8.
Remove the object.
See pages 32, 67.
See page 30.
See pages 30, 31.
See page 63.
Use an interfacing.
See pages 68, 91.
See page 68.
See page 66.
Stop the machine and
free the fabric.
Trim the jump thread.
See pages 39.
See page 63.
Use an interfacing.
Turn the switch off and
turn it on again.
See page 21.
See page 23.