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Page 1: Instruction Manual
Janome US2014 Instruction Manual Janome US2014 Instruction Manual US-2014 MODEL www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... - Page 2 6. When using your sewing machine for the first time, place a piece of waste fabric under the presser foot and run the machine without thread for a few minutes. Wipe away any oil which may have appeared. www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide...
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
15. Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Smocking ............................27 Box Stitching ............................27 SECTION 6 CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Dismantling and Assembling Hook Race ................... 28 Cleaning the Feed Dogs ........................29 Oiling the Machine ..........................29 Trouble Shooting ..........................30 www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 5: Section 1 Essential Parts
Thread guide Thread take-up lever Thread tension dial Face plate Thread cutter Presser foot holder Needle plate Extension table Carrying handle Handwheel Power switch Machine socket Needle clamp screw Free arm Presser foot lifter www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 6: Section 2 Getting Ready To Sew
* For darning socks or mending knees, elbows or areas of wear in children's clothes Standard Accessories and Storage Place Zipper foot Hemmer foot Sliding buttonhole foot Hem guide Seam ripper Large screwdriver Small screwdriver Set of needles Bobbins Extension table www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 7: Connecting The Machine To The Power Supply
Power supply plug Power switch Outlet Machine socket Machine plug Foot control Foot control Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control. The harder you press on the control, the faster the machine runs. www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 8: Sewing Light
The presser foot will drop off. To attach Place the presser foot so the pin on the foot lies just under the groove of the foot holder. Lower the foot holder to lock the foot in place. www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 9: Changing Needle
* When sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthetics, use a BLUE TIPPED needle. The blue tipped needle effectively prevents skipped stitches. * When sewing very fine fabrics, sew over a piece of paper to prevent yarn distortion. www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 10: Setting Spool Pins
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you. Take out the bobbin case by holding the latch. Latch When inserting the bobbin case, place the horn into the recess of the hook race. Horn www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 11: Winding The Bobbin
Return the bobbin winder spindle to its original position by moving the spindle to the left, and cut the thread. 7 Push the handwheel to the left. (original position). NOTE: Return the bobbin winder spindle when the machine stops. www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 12: Threading Bobbin Case
2 Pull the thread into the bobbin case slot. 3 Draw the thread under the tension spring and into the delivery eye. * Leave about 10 cm (4") of free thread. www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 13: Threading The Machine
5 Draw thread down and slip it into needle bar thread guide. 6 Thread needle eye from front to back. NOTE: You may want to cut the end of thread with sharp scissors for easier needle threading. www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 14: Drawing Up Bobbin Thread
Lightly draw up the needle thread forming a loop of the bobbin thread. 3 Pull 15 cm (6") of both threads back and under the presser foot. www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 15: Balancing Needle Thread Tension
Thread Tension for Zigzag Sewing To obtain better zigzag stitches, the upper tension should be slightly weaker than in the case of straight sewing. The upper thread should appear slightly on the reverse side of the fabric. www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 16: Pattern Selector Dial
How to make the stretch stitch pattern look best. If the stretch stitch pattern is not attractive, turn the stitch length dial in the direction of "-" to compress it, and "+" to expand it. www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 17: Reverse Stitch Button
Lever 3 To raise the feed dog, pull down the lever and move it in the direction of the arrow, as illustrated. *The feed dog must be up for normal sewing. www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 18: Section 3 Basic Sewing
Stop the machine and turn the handwheel toward you to bring the needle down into the fabric. Raise the presser foot. Pivot the fabric around the needle to change sewing direction as desired. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing. www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 19: Using The Seam Guides On The Needle Plate
Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to line the edge with the 1.6 cm (5/8") seam guide. Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the new direction. Cornering guide www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 20: Zigzag Stitching
SECTION 4 UTILITY STITCHING Overcasting Stitch selector: Presser foot: Zigzag foot Thread tension: Stitch length: This type of stitch is used on the seam allowance to prevent fabric from fraying at raw edges. www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 21: Multiple Zigzag
Stitch selector: Presser foot: Zigzag foot Thread tension: Stitch length: S.S. This stitch is recommended for sewing fabrics such as swimwear and stretch velour as it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength. www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 22: Triple Strength Stitch
2 - 6 Stitch length: S.S. The stitch is sewn with two stitches forward and one stitch backward forming a seam that does not rip easily. Garment should be basted for fitting before seaming. www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 23: Sewing Buttons
To strengthen the shank, cut the threads leaving a 20 cm (8') tail. Bring the needle thread down through the hole in the button and wind it around the shank. Draw the thread to the wrong side and knot. www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 24: Buttonhole
Set the stitch selector at . Sew four (4) to six (6) stitches. Stop sewing at a left stitch. Remove the fabric and open a hole with a seam ripper/buttonhole opener. www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 25: Corded Buttonhole
(See page 21) 7. Pull the left end of the filler cord to tighten it. 8. Thread the end through a darning needle, draw to the other side of the fabric and cut. www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 26: Zipper Sewing
Turn the fabric and sew the other side of the zipper in the same way as you did the left side. www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 27: Blind Stitch Hemming
While sewing, make sure the fold runs along the wall of hem guide. Spread the fabric flat the right side facing up. www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 28: Rolled Hem
Lower the hemmer foot, then sew by lifting up the edge of the fabric to keep it feeding smoothly and evenly. Trim about 0.7 cm from corners as illustrated, to reduce bulk. 0.7 cm www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 29: Section 5 Decorative Stitching
If patterns are compressed, turn the dial toward " + ". If patterns are drawn, turn the dial toward " - ". (See page 13 ) www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 30: Smocking
Presser foot: Zigzag foot Thread tension: 1 - 4 Stitch length: 0.5 - 2 Use this stitch to join heavy weight interlining. Overlap two raw edges together and use this stitch to join them. www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 31: Section 6 Care Of Your Machine
Attach the hook race ring making sure the bottom pin fits into the notch. Lock the hook race ring by turning the holders back into position. Insert the bobbin case. Notch www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 32: Cleaning The Feed Dogs
Screw Face plate Oiling the shuttle hook area Open the hook cover by pulling down the embossed part on the left side of the cover. Oil the point indicated in the illustration. Hook cover www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
See Page 8 1. Threads have been caught in hook mechanism. The machine does not See page 28 run smoothly and is 2. The feed dog is packed with lint. See Page 29 noisy. www.aaasewing.com US2014 Owners Manual/ User Guide...
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