JANOME 900CPX Instruction Booklet
Contents
1. 17 Beginning of TING 17 OF theSeamM a 17 17 Removing the Fabric the Middle of the Stitching 18 Hemming with the Cover 19 Free Arm Hemming 19 Cover Stitch Applications nennen nnen 20 CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Cleaning the Feed Dogs and Looper 21 R placing the Light Bulb ree nr a 21 MOMS SOON 22 KNOW YOUR MACHINE Names of Parts Differential feed dial Stitch length dial Handwheel Spool stand Spool holder Spool pin Thread guide bar Thread guide post Thread guide plate Looper thread tension dial Carrying handle Right needle thread tension dial Pressure adjusting screw Left needle thread tension dial Looper Looper release knob Looper thread take up lever Looper cover Power switch Machine socket Presser foot lifter Presser foot holder Thread cutter Extension table Needle plate Attachment mount Presser foot Left needle 80 12 Right needle 80 1 2 Feed dogs Standard Accessories 1 Set of needles 2 X 80 12 3 X 90 14 Schmetz EL X 705 2 Screwdriver2. 5 Opening and Closing the Looper Cover 5 Extension eee eee 5 Raising or Lowering the Presser Foot 2 cceeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeneneeeeeeeeeeeeeeaes 6 tne Presser 6 Attaching Presser 6 Adjustment Foot Pressure 6 Adjustment Stitch 7 Adjustment of Differential Feed Ratio 7 Changing ae aa 8 How to use the needle threader holder 8 Setting Thread Guide 9 Setting the Spol Cones 9 Threading the Machine 10 Threading the 11 How io use TNS WA R 12 Threading the IOOper 13 STITCH TYPES ma ese eee 15 Balancing tre thr ad 15 Ghain Sute 16 Balancing the thread tension 16 Finishing the
3. OF YOUR MACHINE Cleaning the Feed Dogs and Looper Area N WARNING Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning NOTE Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than what is explained in this section 1 Remove the presser foot and needles 2 Remove the setscrew and needle plate 3 Clean the feed dogs with a lint brush 0 Setscrew 2 Needle plate 3 Lint brush 4 Open the looper cover and clean the looper and surrounding area with the lint brush 5 Replace the needle plate needles and presser foot Close the looper cover 4 Looper cover Replacing the Light Bulb WARNING Turn the power off before replacing the light bulb The bulb could be HOT wait until it has cooled down before touching it Remove the setscrew and face plate 2 Push and twist the bulb counterclockwise in the direction to remove it Push up and twist the bulb clockwise in the direction B to replace it Attach the face plate with the setscrew Setscrew 2 Face plate Light bulb 21 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Reference Needle thread 1 The machine is not threaded correctly See pages 10 14 breaks 2 The thread tension is too tight See pages 15 16 3 The needle is bent or blunt See page 8 4 The needle is not set correctly See page 8 5
4. Hold the thread at both ends and tug gently to ensure the thread is correctly inserted between the tension disks If the presser foot lifter is raised the thread easily inserts between the tension discs 3 Tension dial 4 Tension disks Pass the thread through the thread guide A from the right 5 Thread guide A Draw the thread to the left and pass it through the thread guide B Draw the thread up and slip it behind the take up lever cover Thread guide B 7 Take up lever cover Pull the thread down and slip it behind the thread guide C from the right Thread guide C Thread each needle as follows Left Needle A Pass the thread behind the thread guide plate from the left Pass the thread between the left and center prongs Right needle B Pass the thread behind the thread guide plate from the right Pass the thread between the right and center prongs 9 Thread guide plate Prongs Slip all the threads behind the needle bar thread guide from the right Thread each needle with the threader see below 17 Needle bar thread guide How to use the threader 1 Hold the grip of the threader with the triangle mark up Insert the thread into the slit of the Y shaped notch Triangle mark 2 Y shaped notch Place the V shaped notch over the needle just above the needle eye Slide the threader down along the needle while pushing it aga
5. To adjust the stitch length turn the dial The larger the number the longer the stitch The stitch length can be adjusted from 1 to 4 mm Stitch length dial 2 Setting mark 3 To lengthen 4 To shorten For regular sewing set the stitch length at 3 3 5 Adjustment of Differential Feed Ratio The differential feed ratio can be altered by turning the dial The number on the dial indicates the ratio between the main and the sub feed motion Set the dial at 1 0 for regular sewing Set the dial at a lower number when sewing fine fabrics that tend to pucker Set the dial at a higher number when sewing stretch fabrics such as knits jersey and tricot Differential feed dial 2 Setting mark 3 To shrink To stretch Changing Needle N WARNING Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before changing needles Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the needle to its highest position 7 Handwheel Then loosen the needle clamp screw for the needle you are going to remove 2 Needle clamp screw 3 Small screwdriver Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side to the back and push it up against the stopper then tighten the needle clamp screw 4 Flat side 5 Stopper How to use the needle threader holder To attach the needle easily use the end of the needle threader to hold the needle Insert a needle into t
6. 3 Looper thread tension dial 2 2 Check the tension balance by test stitching on the same fabric and threads as actual garment Fine tune the tension as necessary Balanced tension The rows of stitches on the right side of the fabric are straight and even The looper thread forms a row of squares with diagonals 7 Wrong side of the fabric 2 Looper thread 3 Left needle thread 4 Right needle thread A If the needle thread tension is too loose The stitches on the right side are irregular and loose There is a gap between head and tail of the looper thread crossing points Tighten the needle thread tension and or loosen the looper thread tension to correct it B If the needle thread tension is too tight The fabric puckers Loosen the needle thread tension and or tighten the looper thread tension to correct it 15 Q 3 5 P A O Chain Stitch This stitch is sewn with a single needle and forms a chain of looper thread on the wrong side of the fabric This is a durable and flexible stitch used for seaming knit fabrics attaching elastics attaching bias tapes etc Thread one of the three needles and looper Remove the needles not to be used see page 8 NOTE Tighten the needle clamp screw on the side that is not being used to prevent losin
7. Awrong needle is used See page 8 Needle bends or 1 The needle is bent or blunt See page 8 breaks 2 The needle is not set correctly See page 8 3 The needle clamp screw is loose See page 8 4 The fabric is forcedly pulled Do not pull the fabric Skipped stitches 1 The needle is not set correctly See page 8 2 The needle is bent or blunt See page 8 3 The tension is out of balance See pages 15 16 4 The machine is not threaded correctly See pages 10 14 Seam puckering 1 The tension is out of balance See pages 15 16 Machine does not 1 The machine is not connected to the power supply See page 4 operate 2 The foot control is not plugged in firmly See page 4 22
8. Foot control For Your Safety While the machine is in operation always keep your eyes on the sewing area and do not touch any moving parts such as the thread take up lever loopers handwheel or needles Always disconnect the machine from the power supply when leaving the machine unattended when attaching or removing parts when threading or cleaning the machine Do not place anything on the foot control except when the machine is in use How to Turn the Handwheel Always turn the handwheel toward you Counterclockwise 1 Handwheel Opening and Closing the Looper Cover To open A While pushing with the thumb to the right as far as it will go pull the looper cover toward you To close B Lift the looper cover and push it against the machine The looper cover snaps into its position automatically 7 Looper cover Extension Table The extension table provides added sewing surface and can be easily removed for free arm sewing Detaching the table Pull the table away from the machine Extension table Attaching the table Align the pin on the table with the hole in the machine Push the extension table until it snaps into the machine 2 Pin 3 Hole Raising Lowering the Presser Foot By raising or lowering the presser foot lifter the presser foot goes up or down Whil
9. Large 3 Screwdriver Small 4 Tweezers 5 Nets 6 Spool holder caps Lint brush Needle threader 9 Attachment screws for fixing optional accessories Refer to the instructions of the optional accessory Accessory box Operating Instructions The symbol O of 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 does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not modify the plug in any way Foot controller Model YC 482 J is for use with sewing machine model 900 GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply Turn off the power switch and connect the machine plug to the machine socket 2 Connect the power supply plug to your power supply 3 Turn on the power switch 1 Power switch 2 Machine plug 3 Machine socket 4 Power supply plug 5 Power supply 6 Foot control Controlling Sewing Speed Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control The harder you press on the control the faster the machine runs Step on the foot control with the presser foot lifter up and practice controlling the speed
10. Stop sewing at the end of the scrap fabric Insert the work fabric after the scrap as shown then start sewing on the work fabric 2 Scrap fabric 3 Work fabric End of the seam 3 Stop sewing at the end of the work fabric Insert another piece of scrap fabric after the work fabric as shown then sew through the scrap 4 Another scrap fabric Cut the connecting threads between the work fabric and scrap fabric 5 Connecting threads Knotting the threads Draw the needle threads to the wrong side of the fabric by using a pair of tweezers and knot them together 17 3 Removing the Fabric in the Middle of the Stitching Raise the needles to their highest position by turning the handwheel toward you 7 Handwheel Raise the presser foot with the presser foot lifter 2 Presser foot lifter the needle threads before the needle eyes This prevents the threads from being caught when removing the fabric Pull the fabric to the rear Remove the fabric and cut the threads with the thread cutter 3 Thread cutter 18 Hemming with the Cover Stitch _ Fold up the edge of the fabric to the wrong side and press 2 Draw a line with tailor s chalk on the right side of the fabric
11. to mark the fabric edge 3 Place the fabric so the left needle drops just to the left side of the marked line Lower the presser foot 4 Sew carefully along the marked line 5 After finishing sewing raise the presser foot and remove the fabric to the rear 6 Draw the needle threads to the wrong side of the fabric and knot them together Marked line 2 Left needle 3 Right needle 4 Right side of the fabric Free Arm Hemming The extension table can be detached for free arm hemming on the tubular parts of the garments such as sleeves cuffs etc 1 Detach the extension table see page 5 2 Stitch the hem in the same way as hemming with cover stitch Continue to sew over the stitches 2 4 to 5 cm 19 beyond the beginning of the seam and stop the machine Cut the threads at the beginning and at the end A 7 Cover Stitch Applications Hemming on sleeves and waistlines Sleeve 2 Waistline Attaching laces and tapes Tape or lace 2 Right side of the fabric 3 Wrong side of the fabric Attaching elastics Right side of the fabric 2 Wrong side of the fabric 3 Elastic Decorative stitch Right side of the fabric 2 Wrong side of the fabric 20
12. INSTRUCTION BOOK COVER PRO 900CP JANOME IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance basic safety precautions should always be followed including the followings Read all instructions before using this appliance BAN G 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 2 Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb Replace bulb with same type rated 15 Watts R 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 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 ins
13. ass the thread through the eyes of the looper take up levers 6 Looper take up lever NOTE Be sure to raise the needles to the highest position so the eyes of the looper take up levers will align Slip the thread behind the looper thread guide from the right Looper thread guide B Pull the looper release knob and the looper will slant to the right for easy access Looper release knob Pass the thread through the eye of the looper thread guide D then through the eye of looper Draw the thread end 4 10 cm to the back 9 Looper thread guide D Eye of the looper NOTE You may use a pair of tweezers Push the looper in the direction of the arrow back to the original position STITCH TYPES Cover Stitch This stitch forms 5 mm wide two parallel rows of the straight stitch on the right side widely used on cuffs and stretch welts of T shirts etc Left needle 2 Right needle Type of Fabric Needle Size Type of Thread Light to Fine knits 80 12 or 60 90 Spun medium weight Fine Jersey 90 14 Heavyweight Jersey 90 14 60 Spun Fleece NOTE The machine is installed with the 80 12 needles Balancing the thread tension 1 Set the tension dials as follows Left needle thread tension dial 4 2 Right needle thread tension dial 4
14. e in operation keep the presser foot lowered except when threading the machine or test running without threads NOTE Thread tension will be released when the presser foot lifter is raised 4 Presser foot Presser foot lifter Removing the Presser Foot 1 Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine 2 the handwheel toward you to raise the needle Raise the presser foot 3 Press the lever located on the back of the foot holder The presser foot will drop off 4 Handwheel Lever 3 Foot holder Attaching the Presser Foot Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine Place the presser foot so that the pin on the foot lies just under the groove of the foot holder Lower the foot holder to lock the foot into place Raise the presser foot lifter to check that the presser foot is secure Q Foot holder 2 Groove 3 Pin gt Adjustment of Foot Pressure It is not necessary to adjust the presser foot s pressure for normal sewing When you sew heavy or lightweight fabrics turn the adjusting screw clockwise for heavyweight fabric counterclockwise for light weight fabric For regular sewing set the adjusting screw so the head protrudes 10 mm from the top of the machine 7 To decrease 2 To increase 3 Adjusting screw 4 Top of the machine Adjustment of Stitch Length
15. ert 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 795 800 003 Printed in Taiwan TABLE OF CONTENTS KNOW YOUR MACHINE Names Of Parts 2 Standard Accessories 3 GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply 4 Controlling Sewing Speed 4 How to the
16. g the screws Balancing the thread tension Set the tension dials as follows 7 Needle thread tension dial 3 2 Looper thread tension dial 2 NOTE Adjust the tension dial for the needle being used k 2 Check the tension balance by test stitching on the same fabric and threads as actual garment Fine tune the tension as necessary Balanced tension The straight stitch on the right side of the fabric is straight and even The looper thread forms a chain 7 Wrong side of the fabric 2 Looper thread 3 Needle thread A If the needle thread tension is too loose The stitch on the right side is irregular and loose The needle thread forms loops on the wrong side of the fabric Tighten the needle thread tension and or loosen the looper thread tension to correct it B If the needle thread tension is too tight The fabric puckers Loosen the needle thread tension and or tighten the looper thread tension to correct it 16 Finishing the Seam To achieve the best results use a piece of scrap fabric at the beginning and end of the seam Beginning of the seam _ Raise the presser foot and insert a piece of scrap fabric under the foot Lower the foot and turn the handwheel several times toward you Depress the foot control to start sewing slowly 7 Handwheel
17. he needle threader holder with the flat side facing back as shown Hold the stem and insert the needle into the needle clamp and push it up as far as it will go Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly while supporting the holder in place Pull the holder down to remove it 6 Needle threader holder NOTES Use Schmetz needles EL X 705 size 80 12 or EL X 705 size 90 14 Do not use any needle which is bent or blunt Setting the Thread Guide Bar Pull the thread guide bar up as far as it will go Turn the thread guide bar so that the thread guides are right above the spool pins Thread guide bar 2 Thread guide 3 Spool pin 4 Stoppers 5 Thread guide post NOTE Make sure the two stoppers on the thread guide post as shown are set in at the correct position Setting the Spool Cones Place the spool cones on the spool holders If the thread slips down from a spool cone during threading and or sewing put a net over the spool cone as illustrated to prevent jamming Spool cone 2 Spool holder 3 Net When using small spools remove the spool holders from the spool pins 4 Small spool of thread 5 Spool pin Place the spool with its slit side up and put the spool holder cap on top of it 6 Spool holder cap Threading the Machine N WARNING 1 2 Turn the power switch off and unplug the
18. inst the needle until the threader pin enters into the needle eye 3 V shaped notch 4 Threader pin Push the threader and the thread will go through the needle eye Remove the threader from the needle Then pick up the loop of the thread with the hook Pull the thread end out to the back 5 Hook Threading the looper mw Thread the looper in the following steps B Draw the thread through the right side thread guide bar from back to front as shown A If the thread is coming out from the thread guide notch pass the thread through the thread guide hole again as shown B Thread guide bar 2 Pass the thread through the holes on the right side of the thread guide plate as illustrated 2 Thread guide plate 13 14 Hold the thread at both ends and tug gently to ensure the thread is correctly inserted between the tension disks If the presser foot lifter is raised the thread easily inserts between the tension disks 3 Tension dial 4 Tension disks Pass the thread through the looper thread guide A from the right 5 Looper thread guide A P
19. machine before threading the machine S QS ho 10 oft 2 Thread the machine in the following order Left needle thread _ 2 Right needle thread a 3 Looper thread _ Raise the presser foot lifter Presser foot lifter NOTE Always thread the machine with the presser foot raised Turn the handwheel toward you to bring the needles to their highest position 2 Handwheel 10 Threading the needles 1 10 10 2 6 1113 7 aS Thread each needle in the following steps Draw the thread through the Left side thread guide bar from back to front as shown A NOTE If the thread is coming out from the thread guide notch pass the thread through the thread guide hole again as shown B Thread guide bar Pass the thread through the holes on the right side of the thread guide plate as illustrated 2 Thread guide plate 11 12
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