JANOME JNH2030DC Instruction Booklet
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1. sseee 36 FAQ OUING eL 37 Satin Stitches 0 0 00 ecceeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeneeeeeee 37 Decorative Stitch Combinations 38 Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns 38 SECTION V CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog 39 Installing the Bobbin Holder ssss 39 Problems and Warning Signs sssssss 40 Troubleshooting 41 SECTION I NAMES OF PARTS Names of Parts D Extension table Accessory box 2 Needle plate 3 Needle threader 4 Thread cutter 5 Face cover 6 Thread take up lever 7 Thread tension dial Spool pin 8 Large spool holder Bobbin winder spindle Bobbin winder stopper 2 Hole for additional spool pin 3 Value set buttons Cursor buttons 5 LCD display Speed control slider 2 Needle up down button Auto lock button Reverse stitch button Q0 Start stop button Hook cover plate 02 Presser foot Zigzag foot A 03 Foot holder 04 Needle clamp screw 05 Needle Q6 Hook cover release button Power inlet Foot control jack 09 Power switch Handwheel 61 Carrying handle 2 Upper thread guide 83 Presser foot lifter Buttonhole lever Q5 Free arm Drop feed lever 82 Foot control Power supply cord NOTE Sewing machine design and specifications are subject to chan2. Raise the knob in the direction of the arrow drawing the thread loop through the needle A Pull the thread through the needle eye NOTE The needle threader can be used with a 11 to 16 needle or a blue tipped needle Thread sizes 50 to 90 are recommended 14 15 Drawing up the Bobbin Thread Raise the presser foot Hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand N Press the needle up down button twice to lower and raise the needle to pick up the bobbin thread Needle up down button w Pull both threads 4 to 6 10 to 15 cm under and behind the presser foot v LCD Display The LCD display shows the following information when the machine is turned on D Identification letter for recommended foot 2 Stitch pattern number 3 Cursors 4 Stitch width 5 Stitch length Press the cursor keys C to move the cursor under the stitch pattern number The cursors appear under both digits when turning the power on 2 Press the value set keys 4 v to change the stitch pattern number until the pattern number of the desired stitch is indicated The number will increase or decrease by 1 each time you press the value set key Press the lt key to move the cursor under the tens digit o
3. 1 5 5 default setting Press the 7 button to decrease stitch length Press the 1 button to increase stitch length The stitch length can be varied from 0 2 to 5 0 23 TN 07 A T m S D A N V D Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch Stitch pattern 07 2 Needle thread tension 3to7 3 Presser foot Overedge foot C This zigzag variation is very useful in garment construction and in finishing raw edges of any sewing project The black ridge and the guide wires on the overedge foot keep the edge neat and the fabric straight Place your fabric so that the double guide wires come to the edge The machine will stitch over these wires The black ridge will keep loose threads in so that the needle can stitch over them As you sew be sure your fabric edge pushes up against the black ridge NOTE Stitch width should be set between 5 0 and 7 0 The blue tipped needle is recommended for stretch materials Multiple Zigzag D Stitch pattern 08 2 Needle thread tension 3 to 6 3 Presser foot Zigzag foot A This stitch is used to finish seams on synthetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker The stitch is also excellent for darning and mending
4. CD Cornering guide 2 Needle up down button Sewing from the edge of thick fabric The black button on the zigzag foot locks the foot in the horizontal position This is helpful when starting sewing from the far edge of thick fabrics 2 or sewing across a hem Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where you wish to start sewing Lower the foot while pushing the black button D in The foot is locked in the horizontal position to avoid slipping The button is released automatically after sewing a few stitches D Black button 2 Thick fabrics tn 3 P Needle Plate The seam guides on the needle plate and the hook cover help you to measure seam allowance The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance between the center needle position 1 and the edge of the fabric D Center needle position 2 Edge of the fabric Number 10 15 30 40 3 8 1 2 5 8 1 111 2 Distance fem 10 15 3 0 40 Pay 98 2 58 1 1172 The front seam guides 3 are marked at 1 4 3 8 and 5 8 from the center needle position 3 Front seam guides Adjusting the stitch length Press the c
5. Co Insert the corner of the fabric under the foot Press the needle up down button twice Remove the fabric to the left to draw the needle thread through the hole of the foot Place the fabric under the foot and lower the needle at the starting point of the buttonhole mark 6 Then lower the automatic buttonhole foot R 6 Buttonhole mark Starting point A A NOTE Make sure there is no gap 0 between the slider and stopper otherwise the buttonhole will not be sewn in the required position Slider 9 Stopper No gap D Sewing gap 26 ae 5 Start the machine to sew the buttonhole i The buttonhole will be automatically sewn T The machine will sew the left row first el X 6 The machine will sew the back bartack and the right row E 7 The machine will sew the front bartack then it stops automatically NOTE If you start sewing the buttonhole without lowering the buttonhole lever the LCD display will show bL message and the buttonhole lever sign 42 will blink Lower the buttonhole lever then restart the machine co Remove the fabric and place a pin 13 just below the bartack at each end to prevent accidentally cutting stitches Cut the opening with the seam ripper 4 13 Pin Seam
6. D Presser foot lifter 2 Normal up position 8 Highest position a N D m cm N yh ai 1 2 N 3 I7 m Fabric Thread Needle B Lawn Silk 480 100 3 9 65 11 75 Georgette Cotton 480 100 Light Tricot Synthetic 80 100 Wool Polyester Cotton Silk 50 11 75 14 90 Medium Polyester Cotton 60 80 Fine jersey Synthetic 50 80 Wool Cotton 50 14 90 Denim Silk 50 14 90 16 Jersey Cotton 40 50 100 Heavy Coating Synthetic 440 50 Quilting Silk 30 Cotton 50 d 16 100 P Dropping or Raising the Feed Dog The drop feed lever is located underneath the free arm bed on the back of the machine CD To drop the feed dog push the lever in the direction of the arrow 2 To raise the feed dog push the lever in the direction of the arrow 2 as illustrated and turn the handwheel 3 toward you The feed dog must be up for normal sewing Changing the Needle N CAUTION Turn OFF the power switch before changing the needle Turn off the power switch Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise and lower the presser foot Loosen the needle clamp screw 1 by turning it counterclockwise Remove the needle from the needle clamp 2 2 Insert a new needle into the needle clamp 2 with the flat side to the rear
7. To sew a tack shorter than 5 8 1 5 cm first stop the machine after sewing the required length then press the reverse stitch button 3 The tack length has been determined Start the machine again and continue sewing until the machine stops automatically 2 Required length 8 Reverse stitch button 4 Tack length Starting point Sewing a same size darning Simply start the machine to sew another tack at the same size Eyelet D Stitch pattern 29 2 Needle thread tension 1 to 4 3 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F The eyelet is used for belt holes etc Starting to sew Attach the satin stitch foot F Start the machine The machine will stop automatically when completed Open the eyelet with an awl eyelet punch or pointed Scissors Adjusting the shape of an eyelet Correct the shape of the eyelet as follows Press the cursor buttons 4 gt to move the cursor under the value L3 default setting If the eylet gap opens press the button to make the darn even L1 L2 If the eylet overlaps press 4 button to make the darn even L4 L5 NOTE The shape can be adjusted within L1 to L5 default setting is L3 TEE EEE P 32 Zipper
8. 00 01 07 08 18 are selected the machine will sew in reverse while the reverse stitch button is pressed If you press the reverse stitch button when sewing any other stitches the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop If you press the reverse stitch button when stitch pattern 00 01 07 08 or 30 is selected and the foot control is not connected the machine will sew in reverse as long as the button is pressed and the machine will stop when the button is released 3 Auto lock Button 00 01 07 08 18 When stitches J 00 01 07 08 18 are selected the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop when the auto lock button is pressed If you press the auto lock button when sewing any other stitches the machine will sew locking stitches at the end of the current pattern and automatically stop Up down Needle Position Button Press this button to bring the needle up or down The machine will stop with the needle up or down depending on the needle position determined by this button 5 Cursor Buttons Use these buttons to move the cursor Press button to move the cursor to right Press lt button to move the cursor to left Value Set Buttons Use these buttons to change the set value Move the cursor under the digit you would like to change Press a button to increase the value Press v button to decrease the valu
9. UN x J 19 S Ill Q f l m BOK ics D SO 13 3585 X P a N g J 22 Stretch Stitch Stitch pattern 05 06 2 Needle thread tension 3 to 6 3 Presser foot Zigzag foot A This stitch is a narrow stretch stitch designed to eliminate puckering on knit fabrics and bias seams while permitting the seam to be pressed completely open flat Stitch pattern 06 used for seaming fine fabrics Sculpture Stitch D Stitch pattern 19 2 Needle thread tension 3 to 6 3 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F For top stitching and outlining designs Sew slowly at the corners v Zigzag Stitch CD Stitch pattern 07 ET 2 Needle thread tension 2 to 6 l 3 Presser foot Zigzag foot A LI 1 ours The zigzag stitch is one of the most useful and versatile stitches It is used for overcasting mending appliqu and also used as a decorative stitch NOTE Use an interfacing when sewing on stretch fabrics such as knit jersey or tricot Adjusting the stitch width Press the cursor buttons to move the cursor under the stitch width value 5 0 default setting Press the button to decrease stitch width Press the 1 button to increase stitch width The stitch width can be varied from 0 0 to 7 0 Adjusting the stitch length Press the cursor buttons to move the cursor under the stitch length value
10. down button to raise o the thread take up lever to its highest position 5 D Needle up down button J AN CAUTION Turn OFF the power switch before threading the machine Threading the machine N Draw the end of the thread around the upper thread guide While holding the thread near the spool 2 draw the end of the thread down around the check spring holder 3 2 Spool 3 Check spring holder Firmly draw the thread up from right to left over the take up lever and down into the take up lever eye Pass the thread through the lower thread guide Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide on the left Thread the needle from front to back or use the needle threader v Needle Threader AN CAUTION Turn OFF the power switch when using the needle threader Lower the presser foot Raise the needle to its highest position Pull down the needle threader knob as far 2 as it will go The hook comes out through the needle eye from behind D Knob 2 Draw the thread from guide a 3 to guide b and under the hook Draw the thread up along the right C side of guide b and slip the thread in between guide b and the holder plate 5 2 Hook 3 Guide a 4 Guide b 5 Holder plate Co
11. ripper co When buttonhole sewing is finished push the buttonhole lever 9 upward as far as it will go 9 Buttonhole lever 27 4 4 I g p Li i c3 pem l VER l Lim Ca ca Jc ee Me 28 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Density for Buttonholes Adjusting the stitch width Press the cursor buttons to move the cursor under the stitch width value 5 0 default setting Press the button to decrease buttonhole width Press the 1 button to increase buttonhole width gt The stitch width can be varied from 2 5 to 7 0 depending on the selected buttonhole Adjusting the stitch density Press the cursor buttons to move the cursor under the stitch density value 0 4 D default setting Press the v button to make the buttonhole stitch denser 2 Press the 4 button to make the buttonhole stitch less dense 3 The stitch density can be varied from 0 3 to 0 8 depending on the selected buttonhole Round End Buttonhole D Stitch pattern 25 2 Thread tension dial 1to5 3 Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R Sewing procedure is the same as square buttonhole The stitch width can be varied from 2 5 to 5 5 To change the stitch width or stitch density refer to the Adjusting the
12. the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment 4 Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth 5 Never drop or insert any object into any opening 6 Do not use outdoors 7 Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered 8 To disconnect turn all controls to the off O position then remove plug from outlet 9 Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord 10 Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the sewing machine needle 11 Always use the proper needle plate The wrong plate can cause the needle to break 12 Do not use bent needles 13 Do not pull or push fabric while stitching It may deflect the needle causing it to break 14 Switch this sewing machine off O when making any adjustment in the needle area such as threading the needle changing the needle threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot and the like 15 Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers lubricating or when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner s manual SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Please note that on disposal this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legi
13. Blind Hem foot G JIU uocu Jl 1 2 Fold a hem with the wrong side of the fabric up to form a 1 8 1 4 0 4 0 7 cm allowance D Wrong side of fabric 2 1 8 1 4 0 4 0 7 cm 1 On heavyweight fabrics that tend to ravel the raw edge should be overcast first 2 Fold the hem under the fabric for lightweight fabrics Place the fabric so that the fold is next to the guide on the foot Lower the presser foot Adjust the needle drop position if necessary Sew while guiding the fold along the guide 3 Fold 4 Guide N 3 Open the fabric after sewing is finished NOTE If the needle pierces too far left the stitch will show through on the right side of the fabric S J Adjusting the needle drop position Press the cursor buttons to move the cursor under a the stitch width value 0 6 default setting gt 1 Press the v button to move the needle drop position to the right 2 Press the 4 button to move the needle drop position to the left The LCD display shows the distance between the guide and left needle drop position in millimeters 1 2 The needle drop position can be varied from 0 0 to 1 2 D Left needle drop position 2 Guide lo e l i M Z lt zy 3 NOTE The needle drop position can be varied bu
14. INSTRUCTION BOOK IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance When using an electrical appliance basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only Read all instructions before using this sewing machine DAN G E R To reduce the risk of electric shock An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning WAR N I N G To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons Do not allow to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children 2 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner s manual Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner s manual 3 Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water Return this sewing machine to
15. Sewing D Stitch pattern 2 Needle thread tension 3 Presser foot 00 1to4 Zigzag foot A Zipper foot E Attaching the zipper foot Fit the pin on the zipper foot into the groove on the foot holder To sew the left side of the zipper attach zipper foot with the right hand side of pin To sew the right side of zipper attach zipper foot with the left hand side of pin D Groove 2 Pin 3 To sew left side 4 To sew right side Fabric preparation Add 3 8 1 cm to the zipper length This is the overall opening size D Right side of the fabric 2 3 8 1 cm 3 Opening size 4 Zipper length 5 Slider 6 Zipper teeth Zipper tape Wrong side of the fabric 9 End of the opening Place the right sides of the fabric together and sew up to the end of the zipper opening with a 13 16 2 cm seam allowance Reverse the stitch to fasten the seam Attach the zigzag foot Baste along the zipper opening with the stitch length 4 5 13 16 2 cm Zipper opening Basting 2 Reverse stitches 3 End of the opening Seam NOTE Loosen the thread tension to one 1 for basting Start sewing Fold up the upper seam allowance Fold back the bottom seam allowance to form a 1 8 0 3 cm fold Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin it in place D Bottom fabric 2 End of the zipper opening 3 Zipper teeth 4 1 8 0 3 cm 5 Wrong side of the upper fabric 6 Opening s
16. To sew a darning shorter than 3 4 2 cm first stop the machine after sewing the required length then press the reverse stitch button 5 The required length 6 has been determined Start the machine again and continue sewing until the machine stops automatically 5 Reverse stitch button Required length Starting point Sewing a same sized darning Simply start the machine to sew another darning at the same size Adjusting the evenness of the darning Correct the evenness of the darning as follows Press the cursor buttons 4 to move the cursor under the value d5 8 default setting When the right side of the darn is lower than the left side press the 4 button to set the value to d6 d9 and make the darn even When the left side of the darn is lower than the right side press the button to set the value to d1 d4 and make the darn even NNI S o Q 29 31 Tacking D Stitch pattern 28 2 Thread tension dial 3106 3 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Tacking is used to reinforce pockets crotches and belt carriers where extra strength is needed Start sewing Start the machine and sew until the machine stops automatically The machine will sew a tacking 5 8 1 5 cm long CD 5 8 1 5 cm Sewing a shorter tack Set the speed control slider at low speed setting
17. When inserting the needle into the needle clamp 2 push it up as far as it goes Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly by turning it clockwise 3 To see if the needle is good place the flat side of the needle onto something flat needle plate glass etc The gap between the needle and the flat surface should be consistent Never use a bent or blunt needle A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs in knits fine silks and silk like fabrics CD Needle clamp screw 2 Needle clamp Selecting Thread and Needles For general sewing use needle size 11 75 or 14 90 A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing lightweight fabrics so the fabric will not be marred Heavy fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce the fabric without fraying the needle thread Always test the needle size on a small scrap of the fabric which will be used for actual sewing In general use the same thread for the needle and bobbin When sewing stretch fabrics very fine fabrics and synthetics use a BLUE TIPPED needle The blue tipped needle effectively prevents skipped stitches lt 10 Bobbin Winding e Removing the bobbin Gently slide the hook cover release button to the right and remove the hook cover plate 2 Lift out the bobbin CD Hook cover release button 2 Hook cover plate Horizontal spool pin Lift up the spool pin Place a
18. c The corner of each zigzag point pulls together on the wrong side of the fabric 19 SECTION Ill BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch Sewing D Stitch pattern 00 or 01 2 Needle thread tension 2 to 6 3 Presser foot Zigzag foot A Starting to sew Raise presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate 5 8 1 6 cm is most common Lower the needle to the point where you want to start Lower the presser foot and pull the threads toward the back Start the machine Gently guide the fabric along a seam guide line letting the fabric feed naturally e Finishing sewing To fasten the ends of a seam press the reverse stitch button D and sew several reverse stitches Raise the presser foot Remove the fabric draw the threads to the back and cut them with the thread cutter 2 The threads are cut a proper length to begin sewing the next seam CD Reverse stitch button 2 Thread cutter Turning square corners When sewing with fabric edge at 5 8 seam guide to turn a square corner so that sewing continues at same distance from edge Stop the machine when front edge of fabric reaches the cornering guide lines Lower the needle by pressing needle up down button 2 Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric counterclock wise 90 Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the new direction
19. e Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder A CAUTION Turn OFF the power switch before detaching or attaching foot holder Removing the foot holder Remove the setscrew 1 by turning it counterclockwise with a screwdriver Attaching the foot holder Match the hole in the foot holder 2 with the threaded hole in the presser bar 3 Fit the setscrew D into the hole Tighten the setscrew 1 by turning it clockwise with a screwdriver CD Setscrew 2 Foot holder 3 Presser bar Changing the Presser Foot AN CAUTION Turn OFF the power switch before changing the foot Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern The wrong foot can cause the needle to break Removing the presser foot Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise Raise the presser foot and press the lever on the back of the foot holder Attaching the presser foot Place the selected presser foot so that the pin on the foot lies just under the groove 2 on the foot holder Lower the presser bar to lock the foot into the place CD Lever 2 Groove 3 Pin Presser Foot Lifter The presser foot lifter D raises and lowers the presser foot You can raise the foot about 1 4 0 6 cm higher than the normal up position 2 for easy removal of the presser foot or to help you place thick material under the foot
20. ead tension Tension is too loose CD Needle thread top thread 2 Bobbin thread bottom thread 8 To tighten tension 4 Right side top side of fabric Wrong side bottom side of fabric The needle thread shows through on the wrong side of the fabric and the stitch feels bumpy Turn the dial to a higher tension setting number to tighten the needle thread tension 18 Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension for a Zigzag Stitch For an ideal zigzag stitch the bobbin thread does not show on the right side top side of the fabric and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side bottom side of the fabric See the illustrations for the correct appearance To match this appearance adjust the needle tension as necessary Correct tension D Right side top side of fabric 2 Wrong side bottom side of fabric Minimize the amount of needle thread visible on the wrong side bottom side of the fabric without causing excessive puckering or causing the bobbin thread to show on the right side top side of the fabric Results vary with fabric thread and sewing conditions e Tension is too tight D Right side top side of fabric 2 Wrong side bottom side of fabric The corner of each zigzag pulls together on the right side of the fabric e Tension is too loose D Right side top side of fabric 2 Wrong side bottom side of fabri
21. ension for a Zigzag Stitch sss 18 SECTION Ill BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch Sewing sss 19 Needle Plate 220 cccceeceeecceeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeseeeneeseeeeeneeees 20 Straight Stitch sess 21 Lock a Matic Stitch ssssssesseeese 21 Locking Stitch essen 21 Triple Stretch Stitch ssssssssssess 21 Stretch Stitch 22 Sculpture Stitch 22 Zigzag Stites iioii trepidi tes den 23 Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch 24 Multiple Zigzag eem 24 Overedge Stitch ssssssesssseeneeeees 24 Various Kinds of Buttonholes and Their Uses 25 Square Buttonhole sssssseeeeeee 26 27 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Density for Buttonholes ederent ceret dede 28 Round End Buttonhole esee 28 Keyhole Buttonhole seeene 28 Corded Buttonhole ssssssseseeeeee 29 Darning Stiteh 2 eene fee 30 TACKING EE 31 Eyelet 5 2 Agenda tls pe Shea d eie tet 31 Zipper Sewing sse 32 33 Blind Hemming sneinen o a a 34 Button Sewing 0cccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaeeseeeeetaaeeeeaes 35 SECTION IV DECORATIVE STITCHING Shelltuck Stitch sese 35 Applique 2 riore ite tee 36 Patchwork Piecing
22. f the stitch pattern number The number will increase or decrease by 10 each time you press the value set key w Stitch Patterns 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 bobbdd ese 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ae 3B iB 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 AEST UUMES 16 mi lw 17 Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension for a Straight Stitch Correct tension CD Needle thread top thread 2 Bobbin thread bottom thread 3 To loosen 4 To tighten The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric as illustrated magnified to show detail If you look at the top and bottom of the seam notice that the stitches are evenly balanced When adjusting the needle thread tension the higher the number the tighter the top thread tension Results depend on stiffness and thickness of the fabric number of fabric layers type of stitch Tension is too tight CD Needle thread top thread 2 Bobbin thread bottom thread 8 To loosen tension 4 Right side top side of fabric Wrong side bottom side of fabric The bobbin thread shows through on the right side of the fabric and the stitch feels bumpy Turn the dial to a lower tension setting number to loosen the needle thr
23. ge without prior notice Standard Accessories D Bobbin 2 Spool pin felt 3 Needle set 4 Additional spool pin 5 Satin stitch foot F 6 Zipper foot E 7 Automatic buttonhole foot R Overedge foot C 9 Blind hem foot G Seam ripper Buttonhole opener D Screwdriver key 2 Lint brush 3 Small spool holder Large spool holder 5 Spool stand Extension Table The extension table I provides an extended sewing area and can be easily removed for free arm sewing D Extension table 2 Tab 8 Slot e Detaching the table Pull the table away from the machine as illustrated Attaching the table Push the extension table inserting the tab 2 into the slot 3 until the table snaps into the machine Accessory storage Accessories are stored inside the extension table Pull lid towards you to open the accessory storage 4 4 Accessory storage Free arm sewing Free arm sewing is useful for darning socks or mending knees cuffs or areas of wear in children s clothes Ne C f A K J Operating Instructions The symbol O on a switch indicates the off position of a switch For appliances with a polarized plug one blade wider than the other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way If it still does not fi
24. he pattern 16 17 XS a Se di i 2 3 4mm X Decorative Stitch Combinations D Stitch Pattern 16 and 17 2 Thread tension dial 3106 3 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F To combine two units of pattern 16 and 17 1 Sew pattern 16 and press the auto lock button while sewing the second unit The machine will stop automatically when the second unit is completed D Auto lock button 2 Select stitch pattern 17 Press the auto lock button and start sewing 3 Machine will sew one unit of pattern 17 and stop automatically 4 Repeat the procedure above Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns The sewing results of the stretch patterns may vary depending upon the sewing conditions such as sewing speed type of the fabric number of layers etc Always test sew on a scrap piece of the fabric that you wish to use If stretch patterns are distorted correct it with the feed balancing dial D Feed balancing dial Stretch stitch pattern If the pattern is compressed turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of If the pattern is drawn out turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of Evenness of tacking If the stitch does not meet start position turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of If the stitch does n
25. he needle thread tension slightly If you sew rows of shell stitches space the rows at least 5 8 1 5 cm apart You can also sew shell stitches on knits or soft silky woven fabrics in any direction 35 Q Applique Stitch pattern 13 13 N m 2 Needle thread tension 1to4 WVA IJ m 3 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F J FHI z z x p a w Place an applique on the fabric and baste or pin it in place Sew while guiding the fabric so the needle falls along the outer edge of the applique D Applique 2 Outer edge Adjusting the stitch width Select pattern 13 Press the cursor buttons to move the cursor under the stitch width value 3 5 3 default setting 6 Press the button to decrease the stitch width Press the 1 button to increase the stitch width The stitch width will be varied base on the centered needle drop position 3 Stitch width 3 5 fo 4 Stitch pattern 13 stitch width decreased Stitch pattern 13 stitch width increased 6 Center needle drop position EN P FK v Patchwork Piecing D Stitch pattern 18 and 21 18 21 AS ILI SE s 2 Thread tension dial 3106 pio d Li 3 91 0 3 Presser foot Zigzag foot A 4 Sati
26. ic buttonhole foot R The button holder of the foot takes a button size of up to 1 2 5 cm in diameter Itis sometimes necessary to change buttonhole size to match certain heavy or specific materials and threads e Make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric to check your setting Place the button on the fabric and mark the top and button to determine the position of the buttonhole on the fabric Use interfacing on stretch fabrics Square Buttonhole D Stitch pattern 24 2 Thread tension dial 1to5 3 Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R 4 Buttonhole lever sign To sew Press the needle up down button to raise the needle Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R snapping the pin into the groove of the foot holder D Groove 2 Pin Pull the button holder 3 to the back and place the button in it Push it together tightly to the button N NOTE If the button is extremely thick make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric If it is difficult to fit the button through the test buttonhole you can lengthen the buttonhole by pulling the button holder back a little The length of the buttonhole will be increased 3 Button holder 4 Extra gap Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go 5 Buttonhole Lever Co
27. ize Fold D Zipper Sewing continued N o 33 Attach the zipper foot with the pin on the right Sew through all the layers from the end of the zipper opening guiding the zipper teeth along the edge of the foot Stop the machine 2 5 cm before the foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape Lower the needle into the fabric and raise the foot Open the zipper then lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam Slider 8 2 5 cm Close the zipper and open the upper fabric flat over the zipper Baste the upper fabric and zipper tape together Basting stitch Detach the foot and attach it with the pin on the left Backstitch across the end of opening 3 8 1 cm Turn the fabric 90 degrees and stitch through the garment and zipper tape Backstitch Stop the machine 2 5 cm before the foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape Lower the needle into the fabric and raise the foot Remove the basting stitches 2 Basting stitches Open the zipper then lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam After finished sewing remove the basting stitches on the upper fabric Blind Hemming Stitch pattern 10 oe 08 2 Thread tension dial 1to4 nnd nein 3 Presser foot
28. le in the bobbin 7 Start the machine again When the bobbin is fully 9 wound it will stop automatically Stop the machine A and return the bobbin winder to its original position by reo moving the spindle to the left Cut the thread as shown NOTE L For safety purposes the machine will stop automatically ap 2 minutes after the start of bobbin winding 11 s 12 Inserting the bobbin N Co A Cc Place a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise D End of thread Guide the thread into the first notch 2 on the front side of the bobbin holder 2 Notch Draw the thread to the left sliding it between the tension spring blades Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips into the second notch 3 Pull out about 6 15 cm of thread 3 Notch Attach the hook cover plate Check the threading by referring to the diagram 4 shown on the hook cover plate 4 Threading diagram 13 Threading the Machine Raise the presser foot Press the gt needle up
29. machine and cut the sewing threads only 3 Needle thread top thread 4 Bobbin thread bottom thread Pull the loose ends of the filler cord to tighten it Thread the end of the cord through a hand sewing needle Then draw them to the wrong side of the fabric and knot NOTE Cut the filler cord at both ends if the filler cord is stitched on the fabric and cannot be pulled 27 i 2371 C 45 E 1 2 3 4 ANAAAAAA NT UM TUN HE amp MINI EEE 3 gt WI E TUM IRR RT TTD WI VI go TAM MM TTE WWW X ae R 3q ei oo AAAAAMA MM MM ptores iM ha im YIN TM M MM y MN MM e am iin TNAM CL mill pp naii ETT UI BIETEN MCT nu TT LELLLLLI WW wv 30 Darning Stitch D Stitch pattern 2 Thread tension dial 3 Presser foot 27 3 to 6 Automatic buttonhole foot R Starting to sew Pull the button holder 1 to the back Place the garment under the foot Press the needle up down button twice Move the fabric to the left to draw both threads under the foot Lower the foot and start the machine The machine will lock stitch sew 16 rows of darning lock stitch again and stop automatically Turn the fabric and repeat sewing D Button holder 2 Starting point 3 3 4 2 cm 4 9 32 0 7 cm N w A Sewing a shorter darning
30. ments zipper application and more Pattern 01 is used for seaming fine fabrics Lock a Matic Stitch D Stitch pattern 02 2 Needle thread tension 2 to 6 8 Presser foot Zigzag foot A 4 Reverse button Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a seam with backstitching When you reach the end of the seam press the reverse stitch button once The machine will sew four reverse stitches four forward stitches and then stop sewing automatically Locking Stitch D Stitch pattern 03 2 Needle thread tension 2 to 6 8 Presser foot Zigzag foot A 4 Reverse button This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking stitch is needed Lower the needle close to the front edge of the fabric The machine will sew several locking stitches in place and continue sewing forward When you press the reverse stitch button 4 at the end of the seam the machine will sew several locking stitches in place then stop sewing automatically Triple Stretch Stitch D Stitch pattern 04 2 Needle thread tension 2 to 6 3 Presser foot Zigzag foot A This strong durable stitch is recommended when both elasticity and strength are necessary in order to insure comfort and durability Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole seams Also use for extra reinforcement when constructing items such as backpacks s DE LI iE P
31. n stitch foot F Cp N e F LW r l jn 36 LUC X d ff N 1 Place the patchwork pieces right sides together f Select stitch pattern 18 Sew a precise 1 4 seam i allowance D Wrong side of fabric QU 4 2 Right side of fabric 2 3 2 Select stitch pattern 21 Remove the zigzag foot A and attach the satin stitch foot F 3 Press the seam allowance to open Sew stitch pattern 21 on the right side of the C J garment centering over the seam line 36 o gt Fagoting D Stitch pattern 22 2 Thread tension dial 3to6 3 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance and add design interest Fold under each fabric edge 5 8 1 5 cm and press Pin the two edges to paper or tear backing 1 8 apart Sew slowly guiding the fabric so the needle catches the folded edge on each side After finishing the sewing take off the paper D 1 8 0 3 0 4 cm 2 Paper Satin Stitches D Stitch pattern 15 2 Thread tension dial 3 to 6 3 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Stitch patterns 16 can also be used For better sewing results interfacing should be used on the wrong side of the fabric when you use stretch or elastic fabrics Press the auto lock button to finish the end of t
32. ot meet return position turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of 38 2 SECTION V CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog NWARNING Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning Do not dismantle the machine other than as explained in this section NCAUTION Do not store the machine in a high humidity area near a heat radiator or in direct sunlight NOTE Clean the outside of the machine with a soft cloth and neutral soap After cleaning the machine make sure the needle and presser foot are attached Press the needle up down button to raise the needle then unplug the sewing machine Remove the needle and presser foot Remove the cover plate by sliding the cover plate release button to the right Take out the bobbin Brush out dust and lint You may also use a vacuum cleaner 1 Remove the setscrews 2 on the needle plate 3 with the screwdriver key 1 supplied with the machine Remove the needle plate 3 Lift up the bobbin holder 5 and remove it 3 Clean the bobbin holder with a lint brush 4 Clean the feed dog and hook race 7 with the lint brush Clean the center of the hook race with a dry cloth N oa D Screwdriver key 2 Set
33. oving parts when cleaning the machine Do not place anything on the foot control otherwise the machine will run inadvertently Before Using Your Sewing Machine Before using your sewing machine for the first time place a scrap of fabric under the presser foot and run the machine without thread for a few minutes Wipe away any oil which may appear Speed Control Slider Sewing speed can be varied by the speed control slider according to your sewing needs To increase sewing speed slide the slider to the right To decrease sewing speed slide the slider to the left Controlling Sewing Speed Depress the foot control to start the machine The further down you press on the foot control the faster the machine runs The maximum sewing speed can be varied by the speed control slider START STOP Machine Operating Buttons D Start Stop Button Lower the presser foot lifter Press the start stop button to start the machine The machine starts running slowly for the first few stitches it then runs at the speed set by the speed control slider Press the start stop button again to stop the machine NOTES The machine runs slowly as long as you press and hold the start stop button The start stop button cannot be used when the foot control is connected to the machine 2 Reverse Stitch Button 00 01 07 08 18 1 When stitches amp i lt
34. retch very fine See page 9 See page 13 14 Change the needle Seam puckering 1 The needle thread tension is too tight 2 The needle thread is not threaded properly 3 The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn 4 The stitch length is too long for the fabric See page 17 18 See page 13 See page 9 Make the stitches shorter The cloth is not feeding smoothly 1 The feed dog is packed with lint 2 The stitches are too fine 3 The feed dog is not raised after drop feed sewing See page 39 Make the stitches longer See page 9 Stitches form loops 1 The needle thread tension is too loose See page 17 18 not sewn properly 2 Suitable interface material has not been used for the stretch or synthetic fabric below the works 2 The needle is either too heavy or too fine for the thread See page 9 Th i 1 The machine is not plugged in See page 4 dd chal 2 Thread has been caught in the hook race See page 39 did 3 The bobbin winder spindle is not returned to the left after bobbin See page 11 winding Buttonhole sewing is 1 The stitch density is not suitable for the fabric being sewn See page 28 Use an interfacing The machine does not run smoothly and is noisy 1 Thread has been caught in the hook race 2 Lint has built up in the hook race or bobbin holder See page 39 See page 39 41 808 800 202 Eng Printed in Taiwan
35. s 1 The needle thread is not threaded properly 2 The needle thread tension is too tight See page 13 14 See page 17 18 fabrics and synthetics 4 The needle thread is not threaded properly 5 A poor quality needle is used 3 The needle is bent or blunt See page 9 4 The needle is incorrectly inserted See page 9 5 The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set under the See page 19 presser foot when start sewing 6 The threads were not drawn to the rear after sewing See page 19 7 The thread is either too heavy or too fine for the needle See page 9 1 The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin holder See page 12 The bobbin thread 5 2 Lint has collected in the bobbin holder See page 39 praakp 3 The bobbin is damaged and doesn t turn smoothly Replace the bobbin 4 The thread is wound loosely on a bobbin See page 11 The needle breaks 1 The needle is incorrectly inserted See page 9 2 The needle clamp screw is loose See page 9 3 The threads were not drawn to the rear after sewing See page 19 4 The needle is too fine for the fabric being used See page 9 5 The presser foot is not appropriate for the stitch pattern being sewn Change the presser foot 1 The needle is incorrectly inserted bent or blunt See page 9 Skipped stitches 2 The needle and or threads are not suitable for the work being sewn See page 9 3 A Blue Tipped needle is not being used for sewing st
36. screws 3 Needle plate 4 Lint brush 5 Bobbin holder Feed dog 7 Hook race You may also use a vacuum cleaner The machine does not require oiling Installing the Bobbin Holder 1 Insert the bobbin holder D so that the knob fits next to the stopper in the hook race 2 Insert the bobbin 3 Attach the needle plate with the setscrews 5 After cleaning the machine make sure the needle and presser foot are attached CD Bobbin holder 2 Stopper 3 Knob 4 Screwdriver key 5 Setscrews 39 Problems and Warning Signs Warning sign Cause Try this The machine will not sew with the start stop button because the foot control is connected Disconnect the foot control and start the machine A buttonhole is sewn without lowering the buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever and restart the machine The bobbin winder spindle is moved to the right Move the bobbin winder spindle to the left Audible signal The machine is restarted too soon after it has halted due to the overload The buzzer sounds when Pip Normal operation Pip pip pip Invalid operation Pip pip peep Buttonhole sewing completed Peep Malfunction 40 Wait for at least 15 seconds to restart If threads are jamming remove the jammed threads Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference The needle thread break
37. slation relating to electrical electronic products If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance European Union only HEEEH TABLE OF INSTRUCTION SECTION I NAMES OF PARTS Names of Parts eddies 2 Standard Accessories sse 3 Extension Table rr reete a 3 SECTION Il GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply sssssss 4 Before Using Your Sewing Machine 4 Speed Control Slider ssssssssessss 5 Controlling Sewing Speed sssssss 5 Machine Operating Buttons sseuss 6 7 Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder 8 Changing the Presser Foot cccceeseseeeeeteeeeeeeees 8 Presser Foot Lifter ceecccceecessececeeeeeeceeeeeeseeeeeeeeneees 8 Dropping or Raising the Feed Dog 9 Changing the Needle sssseeeseeeee 9 Selecting Thread and Needles 9 Bobbin Windings aaia E 10 12 Threading the Machine sesser 13 Needle Threader cceccecceeeeeceeeeeeeeeceeeeeeseneeeeeeneeees 14 Drawing up the Bobbin Thread ssssss 15 LGD Display oett ce e e he o tnt 16 Stitch Patterns cepere pee 16 Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension for a Straight Stitch essssssssss 17 Adjusting the Needle Thread T
38. spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown Attach the large spool holder 2 and press it firmly against the spool of thread The small spool holder 3 is used with narrow or small spools of thread D Spool pin 2 Large spool holder 3 Small spool holder Additional spool pin The additional spool pin 2 is for winding bobbins without unthreading the machine Set the spool stand under the additional spool pin Insert the additional spool pin into the hole 3 Place the felt 4 and a spool on the pin D Spool stand 2 Additional spool pin 3 Hole for additional spool pin 4 Spool pin felt e Winding the bobbin NOTE Set the speed control slider at its fastest position for bobbin winding 1 Draw the thread from the spool 2 Guide the thread around the thread guide 3 Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside 4 Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle 5 Push the bobbin to the right The bobbin sign appears on the LCD display 6 With the free end of the thread held in your hand start the machine Stop the machine when it has wound a few layers and then cut the thread close to the ho
39. stitch density section above Keyhole Buttonhole D Stitch pattern 26 2 Thread tension dial 1to5 3 Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R 4 Eyelet punch Sewing procedure is the same as square buttonhole Use the seam ripper and an eyelet punch 4 to open the buttonhole The stitch width can be varied from 5 5 to 7 0 To change the stitch width or density refer to Adjusting the stitch width and density for buttonholes section above An eyelet punch is an optional item 24 a N 2 3 Se m Ka D 29 Corded Buttonhole D Stitch pattern 24 Thread tension dial 1to5 3 Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R N Use the same procedure as the square buttonhole procedure Set the stitch width to match the thickness of the cord used With the buttonhole foot raised hook the filler cord on the spur at the back of the buttonhole foot Bring the ends toward you under the buttonhole foot clearing the front end Hook the filler cord into the forks on the front of the automatic buttonhole foot to hold them tight Lower the needle into the garment where the buttonhole will start and lower the foot D Spur 2 Forks Start the machine and sew the buttonhole Each side of the buttonhole and the bartacks will be sewn over the cord Remove the fabric from the
40. t contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not modify the plug in any way U S A and Canada only Foot control model YC 485EC 1 is used with this sewing machine U S A and Canada only SECTION Il GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply Using the foot control Turn off the power switch Insert the foot control plug 2 into the foot control jack 3 Insert the machine plug 4 into the power inlet Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet C Turn on the power switch The foot control sign 8 will be displayed when the foot control is connected to the machine D Power switch 2 Foot control plug 8 Foot control jack 4 Machine plug 5 Power inlet Power supply plug Wall outlet Foot control sign Using the start stop button Turn off the power switch Insert the machine plug into the power inlet Insert the power supply plug 2 into the wall outlet Turn on the power switch D Power switch 2 Machine plug 3 Power inlet 4 Power supply plug 5 Wall outlet NOTE The start stop button does not work when the foot control is connected Z WARNING While in operation always keep your eyes on the sewing area and do not touch any moving parts such as the thread take up lever handwheel or needle Always turn off the power switch and unplug from the power supply when leaving the machine unattended when attaching or rem
41. t the stitch width will remain the same 34 Button Sewing Stitch pattern 07 e 2 Needle thread tension 3 to 7 Ss DI m 3 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F 9 LI 1 50 15 4 Feed dog Dropped N 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Lower the feed dog Match the holes of button to the horizontal slot on the presser foot Lower the foot to hold the button in place Adjust the stitch width so the needle will enter the left hole of the button Turn the handwheel so that the needle will enter the right hole of the button Readjust the stitch width if necessary Stitch several times N Aj w c1 a N After you finish sewing cut the thread but leave 3 to 4 of thread at the button With a hand sewing needle draw the top thread to the reverse side of the fabric and knot the threads co After the button sewing is completed raise the feed dogs for normal sewing SECTION IV DECORATIVE STITCHING Shelltuck Stitch D Stitch pattern 11 Needle thread tension 6to8 3 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Use a lightweight fabric tricot for example Fold the fabric as shown and stitch on the fold Allow the needle to just clear the folded edge to create a shelled edge You may need to increase t
42. tears Place your fabric to allow a 5 8 1 5 cm seam Trim excess close to stitching Be careful not to cut the stitches Overedge Stitch D Stitch pattern 09 2 Thread tension dial 3 to 7 3 Presser foot Overedge foot C This stitch pattern combines the straight and the zigzag stitches using the overedge foot to seam and overcast in one step It is ideal for 1 4 0 6 cm seams on knits when attaching ribbing or on medium to heavyweight woven fabrics where you want a narrow seam Place your fabric so that the raw edges fit under the wire guides and touch the black ridge NOTE Stitch width should be set between 5 0 and 7 0 The blue tipped needle is recommended for stretch materials 24 25 26 Various Kinds of Buttonholes and Their Uses CD Square Buttonhole This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy fabrics The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing a button in the foot 2 Round end Buttonhole This buttonhole is used on fine to medium weight fabrics especially for blouses and children s clothes 3 Keyhole Buttonhole The keyhole buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy fabrics It is also suitable for larger and thicker buttons 25 NOTES To sew the buttonholes 25 to 26 follow the same procedure as Square BH See page 26 to 27 The size of a buttonhole is automatically set by placing a button in the rear of automat
43. ursor buttons to move the cursor under the stitch length value 2 2 2 default setting Press the button to decrease stitch length Press the 4 button to increase stitch length The stitch length can be varied from 0 0 to 5 0 D Cursor 2 Stitch length 2 2 NOTE Reverse stitch length cannot be set longer than 4 0 Adjusting the needle drop position The needle drop position can be adjusted for straight stitch patterns 00 04 and 18 19 00 01 02 03 04 18 19 Lilib cb d gt Cp cp db clo all Press the cursor buttons to move the cursor under the stitch width value 3 5 default setting Press the 4 button to move the needle to the right 4 Press the button to move the needle to the left D Stitch width 3 5 2 Left 0 0 3 Middle 3 5 4 Right 7 0 i WM LILI 35cc cw i V O 02 5 mo 4 _ LII N 03 mI cl L J Mc J di 7 N C i J N e KR oj Cc L d PARS 21 Straight Stitch D Stitch pattern 00 or 01 Needle thread tension 2 to 6 3 Presser foot Zigzag foot A For seaming gar
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