Janome Sewing Machine Instruction Book page 44

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To sew
zMake 1.5˝ (3~4 cm) cut along the seam line at the
beginning. Raise the presser foot.
Position the fabric under the presser foot with the lower
blade in the cut.
NOTE:
Thick fabric cannot be cut.
When turning the handwheel slowly, the built-in side
cutter may squeak. however, it is not a defect.
xLower the presser foot. Sew at the lowest speed as
possible.
CAUTION:
Never use the reverse stitch lever when using the side
cutter. It may break the needle.
To store the built-in side cutter
zSlide down the lever to raise the lower blade.
q Lever
q
xLower the presser foot.
Be sure that the thread take-up lever is at its highest
position.
Swing up the lever in the direction of arrow to store the
built-in side cutter in its original position.
CAUTIONS:
• Be sure to lower the foot when storing the built-in side
cutter, otherwise it hits the foot and will be damaged.
• Swing up the lever until it clicks and stops.
cRaise the presser foot. Replace the presser foot.
NOTE:
After using the built-in side cutter, remove the needle
plate.
Clean the feed dogs and hook area as lint and dust
will built up by cutting action.
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