Janome DC 3050 Sewing Machine User Manual
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1. Dropping the Feed Dog The feed dog can be lowered with the drop feed lever for sewing on buttons etc Shift the drop feed lever to the right to lower the feed dog Shift the lever to the left to raise the feed dog it will return to the up position when the machine is started Down position Up position Feed dog 4 Hand wheel NOTE The feed dog should be in the up position for regular sewing Turn the handwheel toward you to check if the feed dog comes up after setting the lever in the up position 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 To snap off Raise the needle and presser foot Press the red button on the back of the foot holder and the foot will drop Red Button To snap on 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 2 Groove Pin Each foot is marked with a letter for identification 1 Identification Letter Detaching and Attaching the Foot Holder VAN WARNING Turn OFF the power switch before detaching or attaching the foot holder To detach Raise the presser bar and turn the setscrew counterclockwise to remove the foot holder Setscrew Foot holde2. 3 Release the threader knob slowly while holding the thread end with your hand A loop of the thread is pulled up through the needle eye 4 Remove the loop from the threader and pull out the thread end from the needle eye NOTES The automatic threader works well with the threads 50 90 and needles 11 16 as well as the blue tipped needle Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread bh Raise the Presser Foot Lifter Turn the power switch on 2 Hold the needle thread with your finger and press the Up Down needle button twice to pick up the bobbin thread Draw up the needle thread to bring up a loop of the bobbin thread Needle thread 2 Bobbin thread 3 Up Down needle button 3 Slide 10 cm 4 of both threads to the back under the presser foot 13 BASIC STITCHES Straight Stitch Machine Settings Pattern 01 2 Presser foot Zigzag foot A To sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate Lower the needle into the fabric where you wish to start Pull the needle and bobbin threads to the back Lower the presser foot Depress the foot control to start sewing Gently guide the fabric along the seam guide line Changing se
3. 38 Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference D The needle thread 1 The needle thread is not threaded properly Page 12 breaks 2 The needle thread tension is too tight Page 8 3 The needle is bent or blunt Page 9 4 The needle is incorrectly inserted Page 9 5 The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set properly under drawn to the rear of the presser foot when sewing is starting Page 14 6 The fabric is not drawn to the rear when sewing is finished Page 14 7 The thread is too heavy or too fine for the needle Page 9 The bobbin thread 1 The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the breaks bobbin holder Page 11 2 Lint has collected in the bobbin holder Page 37 3 The bobbin is damaged and doesn t turn smoothly Replace the bobbin 4 The thread is wound loosely on the bobbin Re wind the bobbin The needle breaks 1 Needle is incorrectly inserted Page 9 2 The needle is bent or blunt Page 9 3 The needle clamp screw is too loose Page 9 4 A proper foot is not used Use proper foot 5 The fabric is not drawn to the rear when sewing is finished Page 14 6 The needle is too fine for the fabric being sewn Page 9 The needle thread 1 The needle thread tension is too loose Page 8 loops 2 The needle size is not suitable for the thread Page 9 Skipped stitches 1 The needle is incorrectly inserted Page 9 2 The needle is bent or blunt Page 9 3 The needle and or thread a
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5. Hook cover plate release button 2 Hook cover plate mM Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder 3 Bobbin Setting the spool of thread Lift up the spool pin Place the spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown Large spool holder Attach the large spool holder and press it firmly against the spool of thread Use the small spool holder to hold narrow or small spools of thread 2 Small spool holder Additional spool pin Use the additional spool pin when you need to wind the bobbin without unthreading the machine while working on a sewing project Insert the additional spool pin into the spool stand and then into the hole in the machine Place the felt on the spool pin and place a spool of thread on it as shown Additional spool pin 2 Felt 3 Hole 4 Spool stand Threading for bobbin winding 1 Set the speed control lever at PPP Guide the thread around the thread guide Thread guide 2 Pass the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle Bobbin winder spindle The indicator will show GPL 3 Push the bobbin winder spindle to the right E 4 Hold the free end of the thread in your hand and depress the foot control Stop the machine after the bobbin has spun several times and cut the thread close to the hole in the bobb
6. IVY t B AAMAAAAA MAMMA COMA aw ANI A y CA ii A lt lt cy A IVY nv Darning Machine Settings DM Pattern 09 2 Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R Pull the button holder to the rear Place the fabric under the foot Press the up down needle button twice Pull the fabric from the left to draw both threads under the foot and place the fabric back under the foot Lower the needle at the starting point then lower the foot Button Holder 2 Starting Point Depress the foot control and the machine will sew a darning 2 cm 3 4 long and stop automatically 3 Darning length Maximum 2 cm 4 Darning width 0 7 cm The same sized darning can be sewn when the dot is blinking Blinking dot Repeat sewing in a different direction until the darning covers the rip or hole To sew a shorter darning To sew a darning shorter than 2 cm 3 4 first stop the machine after sewing the required length then press the reverse button The required length has been determined Restart the machine and continue sewing until the machine stops automatically 6 Reverse Button D Required Length To adjust the evenness of darning The evenness of darning may vary depending on the sewing conditions such as type of fabrics number of layers etc A If the left corner is lower than the right side press the minus key to correct it B If the right corner is lower than the left sid
7. Satin stitch foot F Place the applique on the fabric and baste it in place Sew guiding the edge of the applique along the slit on the foot so that the needle falls off the edge of the applique when it swings to the right NOTE When changing the sewing direction at a corner or curve lower the needle into the applique at the left swing and turn the fabric to a new direction Scallop Stitch Machine Settings Pattern 33 2 Presser foot Zigzag foot A Starting to sew Sew the stitches approximately 3 8 1 cm inside of the edge of fabric Trim the outside of the stitches as shown Make sure you don t cut the thread Patchwork Machine Settings gt MD Pattern 34 or 38 ss Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Sew the seam with straight stitch and press seam allowance to open Sew pattern 34 or 38 on the right side of garment centering over the seam line EO ER ps Ma Smocking Machine Settings 43 44 45 Pattern 36 or 43 to 45 E 2 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Smocking is a delicate decorative treatment on children s clothes or women s blouses Choose a soft lightweight fabric such as batiste gingham or challis Cut the fabric three times the projected width Set the stitch length at 4 0 and sew straight lines 3 8 1cm apart across the area to be smocked A looser needle thread tension will
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9. Up Down needle 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 Ho wv O 0O ijl 4 Mode key Each time you press this key the mode will change in the following order 1 Pattern selection mode The green light on the top will be on To select the pattern press the key until the pattern number of the desired stitch is indicated see the stitch chart below 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 10 11 A A A A R R R 12 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Ml Ml ll ll Ml l de lt b gt dp G A F 29 gt 00 5 MS OWWE gt 2 TD nU 8 oww nK S TRAY E a XX E IRYS ale 8 gt VV TEP S OOO 2 ml 2 gt gt Oooo S Ty Y O WW gt 009 8 Talle B PLY a gt an TKS aus YA DES AMS gt RS gt 2 Stitch width adjusting mode The green light in the middle will light up The stitch width of the selected pattern will be indicated To alter the stitch width press the key 3 Stitch length adjusting mode The green light on the bottom will light up The stitch length of the selected pattern will be indicated To alter the stitch length press the key 5 Direct pattern selection The 4 most commonly used stitches can be directly selected by pressing the button under the pattern icon
10. 9 65 Light Batiste Voile Lawn Pure Silk Crepe de Chine Sheer Crepe Chambray Handkerchief Linen Gingham Challis Percale Wool Crepe Peau de Soie Taffeta Satin Silk Surah Satin backed Crepe Qiana Blue Tipped Needle Universal 11 75 11 75 12 80 Single Knits Jersey Swimwear and Tricot Blue Tipped Needle Ball Point 11 75 11 75 Leather Suede Wedge Point Leather Needle 11 75 Flannel Velour Velvet Muslin Velveteen Poplin Corduroy Broadcloth Linen Chintz Gabardine Felt Terry Burlap Quilted Fabrics Universal Double Knits synthetic and natural Stretch Velour Stretch Terry Sweater Knits Ball Point Leather Vinyl Suede Wedge Point Leather Needle Denim Sailcloth Ticking Denim Needle Double Faced Wool Heavy Coating Fake Fur Drapery Fabrics Universal Leather Suede Wedge Point Leather Needle Very Heavy Canvas Duck Upholstery Fabrics Universal Topstitching for Special Finishes Topstitching Needle _ R a Jm in Winding the Bobbin Removing the bobbin kh Slide the hook cover plate release button to the right and remove the hook cover plate
11. Controlling Sewing Speed Speed control slider You can limit the maximum sewing speed with the speed control slider according to your sewing needs To increase sewing speed slide it to the right To decrease sewing speed slide it to the left Foot control Pressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed The harder you press the foot control the faster the machine runs NOTES The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the speed control slider when the foot control is fully depressed Keep the foot control free from accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth Do not place anything on the foot control Operating Instructions Foot controller Model 21371 is for use with sewing machine model DC3050 4 Function Buttons and Keys 1 Reverse button o o w n When stitch pattern 01 02 10 or 11 sE has been selected the machine will sew in reverse while the reverse button is pressed If you press the reverse button when sewing any other stitches the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop 2 Auto Lock button o o won When stitch pattern 01 02 100r 11 has been selected the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop when the auto lock button is pressed When sewing any other stitches the machine will sew locking stitches at the end of the pattern being sewn and automatically stop 3
12. The machine will stop automatically and a dot will blink 42 Blinking dot To sew another buttonhole raise the presser foot Move the fabric to where the next buttonhole is to be sewn then lower the foot and start the machine NOTE If you select other pattern without raising the presser foot or buttonhole lever after buttonhole sewing the indicator will show a warning sign Raise the presser foot and buttonhole lever then select the pattern 6 Remove the fabric and place a pin just below the bartack at each end to prevent accidentally cutting stitches Cut the opening with the seam ripper Use an eyelet punch to open a keyhole buttonhole Pin Seam ripper 45 Eyelet punch 7 When buttonhole sewing is finished push the 23 buttonhole lever upward as far as it will go Buttonhole lever Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 24 Altering the buttonhole width Press the mode key to activate the stitch width adjustment Press the plus key to increase the buttonhole width Press the minus key to decrease the buttonhole width Narrower buttonhole 2 Wider buttonhole The width can be altered between 2 5 and 7 0 Altering the buttonhole stitch density Press the mode key to activate the stitch length adjustment Press the plus key to make the stitch sparser Press the minus key to make the stitch denser The stitch density can be a
13. fabric raise the foot remove the basting stitches and open the zipper Basting Stitches Move the slider behind the presser foot Lower the presser foot and stitch the remainder of the seam After finishing remove the basting stitches Basting stitches Blind Hem 7 Machine settings 16 Stitch pattern 15 or 16 4 2 Foot Blind hem foot G optional item NOTE The blind hem foot is an optional item h al Starting to sew On heavy weight fabrics that ravel the raw edge should be overcast first Fold the hem leaving a 0 4 0 7 cm margin as illustrated Wrong side of fabric 0 4 0 7 cm 1 8 1 4 af 2 Place the fabric so the needle just pierces the edge of the fold when the needle swings to the left Lower the presser foot 3 There is a sliding guide on the blind hem foot that allows you to precisely control where the needle pierces the edge of the fabric fold Turn the screw to align the left side of the guide on the foot with the fold Sew guiding the folded edge along the guide on the foot Guide screw Guide Fold edge 4 Open the fabric after sewing Right side of fabric If the needle pierces too far left the stitches will show on the right side of the fabric NOTE When sewing a blind hem with the zigzag foot care fully guide the fabri
14. pattern 27 and press the auto lock button while sewing the second unit The machine will stop automatically when the second unit is completed Auto lock button 2 Select pattern 47 Press the auto lock button and start sewing 3 Machine will sew one unit of pattern 47 and stop automatically 4 Repeat steps above 35 A B 36 Correcting Distorted Stretch 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 stitch patterns are distorted correct it with the feed balancing dial Feed balancing dial 2 Neutral position 3 Setting mark 34 Example Pattern 34 x A If the pattern is compressed turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of B If the pattern is drawn out turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of CARE AND MAINTENANCE Replacing the Light Bulb JN WARNING ae the power off before replacing the light bulb The bulb could be HOT wait until it has cooled down before touching it To remove Remove the cap and setscrew Unhook the hook from the rear cover and remove the faceplate Cap 2 Setscrew 3 Rear cover 4 Hook Face plate Pull out the light bulb fr
15. 6 01 02 5 1 AR 1 as bb S amp S Ke 03 AL Ch AL il 05 ae SA de 18 S i gt il Ep S Sl 19 N H Vy diy D e 20 D ESO c P O 21 AR i Ye NEE lt gt ip O Variety of Straight Stitches and Recommended Feet 01 02 Straight stitch Zigzag foot A Pattern 01 is for seaming and for zipper sewing 02 Pattern 02 Lis for seaming edge of fabrics 03 Lock a matic stitch Zigzag foot A 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 Button once The machine will sew four reverse stitches four forward stitches and then stop sewing automatically 04 Locking stitch Zigzag foot A 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 button at the end of the seam the machine will sew several locking stitches in place then stop sewing automatically 05 Stretch stitch Zigzag foot A This is a narrow stretch stitch designed to eliminate puckering on knit fabrics and bias seams while allowing the seam to be pressed completely open flat 18 Triple stretch stitch Zigzag foot A This strong durable stitch is recommended for areas where both elasticity and strength are
16. INSTRUCTION BOOK p DC3050 Decor Computer Model DC 3050 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 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 2 Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb Replace bulb with same type rated 12 Volts 5 Watts nA R 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 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 machin
17. annccnononcnnnancncnnccnaannnnnnos 29 Attaching the Zipper foot csser 29 Fabric preparation for zipper Sewing s es 29 A rannieees tiweddecd et tvateues alids 29 BIN Hei aaa 30 DECORATIVE STITCHES A be va ees Reuse Oh asivaced cane 32 Shell TUCKING ccc cceeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeaes 32 Sali SULCN SS ascos tinte eta 32 Applique Sewing cccceeeseeeeeeeeeeeseeeseeeeeeenaeeseaes 33 Scallop SUCH ici aida reirte 33 PatcnWoOK eenia 33 SMOCKINO sericioitraita ta aodain aiia ea aE 34 F AQOUING oe A 34 GOSS Slate poda 34 Pattern Combination oooconnncccnicinnnocncanancnanananana conan 35 Correcting Distorted Stretch Patterns 36 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Replacing the Light Bulb oooooococcconnccccinnnocccnncnnnnnos 36 Cleaning the Hook Race cccecsseeeeteeeeeteeeees 37 Inserting the bobbin holder eeceeeeeeeteeeeeeentees 37 Problems and Warning Signals c0ceeeee 38 Troubleshooting 0 02 eee eeeeeeee cent eee i 39 KNOW YOUR MACHINE Name of Parts Direct pattern selection buttons Mode selection button Plus button Minus button Indicator window Spool holder large Spool pin Bobbin winding thread guide 9 Thread guide 10 Thread take up lever 11 Tension regulating dial 12 Face plate 13 Thread cutter 14 Needle threader 15 Needle plate 16 Extension table accessory storage 17 Hook cover plate 18 Hook cover plate
18. buttonhole This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing a button in the rear of the foot 07 Round end buttonhole This buttonhole is used on fine to medium weight fabrics especially for blouses and children s clothes 08 Keyhole buttonhole The Keyhole Buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics It is also suitable for larger and thicker buttons Square buttonhole Machine Settings QQ Pattern 06 2 Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R NOTES e The size of a buttonhole is automatically set by placing a button in the rear of automatic buttonhole foot R The button holder of the foot takes a button size of 0 5 cm 3 16 to 2 5 cm 1 in diameter e It is sometimes necessary to change the buttonhole size to match certain heavy or specific fabrics and threads e Make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric to check your settings The preset width of the buttonhole is suitable for ordinary buttons e Apply an interfacing to stretch or fine fabrics To sew 1 Press the up down needle button to raise the needle Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R snapping the pin into the groove of the footholder Groove 2 Pin 2 Pull the button holder to the back and p
19. c so the needle just pierces the edge of the fold 31 Cs ES 32 DECORATIVE STITCHES Knit Stitch Machine Settings Pattern 13 2 Presser foot Zigzag foot A This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics as synthetic knits and stretch velour as it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance After sewing trim off the seam allowance close to the stitches Shell Tucking Machine Settings Pattern 17 2 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F 3 Thread tension 6 8 Increase the needle thread tension to 6 8 Fold and stitch on the bias Place the folded edge of the fabric along the slit of the foot so that the right swing of the needle falls off the edge of the fabric to form tucks After sewing open the fabric and iron tucks to one side Satin Stitch Machine Settings Pattern 22 to 27 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F For better sewing results interfacing should be used on the wrong side of fabric on stretch or elastic fabrics Press auto lock button while sewing the last pattern and machine will stop automatically after the last pattern is finished N 00 N o o o os Y A 33 Applique Sewing Machine Settings Pattern 28 to 31 2 Presser foot
20. e press the plus key to correct it NOTE The evenness can be adjusted within d1 to d9 default setting is d5 D S S Zipper Sewing Machine Settings Pattern 01 2 Presser foot Zipper foot E N CAUTION When sewing with the zipper foot make sure to use pattern 01 straight stitch with the center needle position Otherwise the needle may hit the foot and possibly break Attaching the zipper foot A Attach zipper foot E with the pin on the right hand side to the groove to sew the left side of the zipper B Attach zipper foot E with the pin on the left hand side to the groove to sew the right side of the zipper Pin Groove Fabric preparation for zipper sewing Add 1 cm 3 8 to the zipper size This is the overall opening size Right side of the fabric 2 1 cm 3 8 3 Opening size 4 Zipper size 6 Slider 6 Zipper teeth 7 Zipper tape Wrong side of the fabric 9 End of the opening 2 Place the right sides of the fabric together and sew to the end of the zipper opening Fasten the seam with reverse stitching Increase the stitch length manually to 5 mm 3 16 and loosen the tension to 1 to sew the zipper opening with basting stitches 2 cm 13 16 seam allowance 4 Basting stitches Reverse stitches End of opening Seam
21. e 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS KNOW YOUR MACHINE Name OF PAINS mirarte 2 Standard Accessories cocccconoccnnnnccccnonanonnononannnnnnnennnona 3 EXTENSION Tablero tactica 3 GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply eceeeeeeeeeees 4 Controlling Sewing Speed cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4
22. e setscrew 3 Guide pins 4 Guide holes NOTE After cleaning the machine make sure the needle and p 37 resser foot are attached Problems and Warning Signals If a buzzer sounds and the indicator shows a warning sign follow the guidance below Warning signal Problem Try this The power is turned on with the foot control not being connected The foot control is disconnected while sewing Connect the foot control and restart the machine The machine is re started too soon after it has halted due to the overload Wait for at least 15 seconds to restart If threads are jamming remove jammed threads Selecting a pattern after buttonhole is completed with the buttonhole lever still lowered Raise the buttonhole lever and re select the pattern The bobbin winder spindle is shifted to the right for bobbin winding Return the bobbin winder spindle to the left Audible signal The machine is malfunctioning due to a problem in the electronic components The buzzer sounds when Pip Normal operation Pip pip pip Invalid operation Pip pip peep Buttonhole sewing completed Peep Malfunction Contact the service center or the store from where the machine was purchased It is not abnormal that a faint humming sound is coming out from the internal motors The pattern selection key area may become warm when the machine has been used for hours
23. e stitch length Press the minus key to decrease the stitch length Altering the needle drop position The needle drop position of the following stitches can be altered 01 02 03 04 18 19 20 21 1 mot Ul Til lll lll ch di gt P P ce lt P am a Press the mode key a to activate stitch width adjustment the middle green light lights up The preset value 3 5 will be indicated Press the plus key to move the needle drop to the right Press the minus key to move the needle drop to the left Using the seam guide lines The seam guides on the needle plate and hook cover help you to measure seam allowances NOTE The number indicates the distance from the center needle position Guide lines 2 Center needle position 3 Edge of the fabric Number 15 20 4 8 5 8 6 8 Distance ae 48 5 8 6 8 To sew 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 extreme edge of thick fabrics 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 in the black button The foot will be locked in the horizontal position to avoid slipping The foot will be unlocked after sewing a few stitches Black button 1
24. ead from the spool Hold the upper _ 00 thread at the spool with your finger Hold the thread Slip the thread under the thread guide from the mM right and down along the right channel Be sure that the thread passes between the tension disks 2 Thread guide 3 Right channel 4 Tension disks Then draw the thread around the bottom of the thread guide plate Thread guide plate wo Firmly draw the thread up along the left channel to the take up lever and down into its eye from the right to the left Thread take up lever S 5 Then down through the lower thread guide Lower thread guide Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide on the left Needle bar thread guide o Thread the needle from front to back by hand or use the built in needle threader see page 13 12 Built in Needle Threader bh Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the hand wheel toward you Turn the power switch off Lower the presser foot Depress the needle threader knob as far as it will go The hook comes out through the needle eye from behind Needle threader knob 2 Hook 2 Draw the thread down around the threader guide and under the hook Threader guide
25. ered between 2 5 and 5 5 Keyhole buttonhole Press the mode key to activate the stitch width adjustment Press the plus key to increase the buttonhole width Press the minus key to decrease the buttonhole width Narrower buttonhole 2 Wider buttonhole The width can be altered between 5 0 and 7 0 See page 24 for altering the stitch density Corded buttonhole Machine Settings Pattern 06 2 Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R To sew a corded buttonhole follow the same procedure as for a square buttonhole 1 With the automatic buttonhole foot R raised hook the filler cord on the spur on the back of the buttonhole foot 2 Bring the ends of cord toward you under the buttonhole foot clearing the front end Hook the ends of the filler cord into the forks on the front of the buttonhole foot to hold them tight Spur 2 Forks 3 Cord 3 Lower the needle into the garment where the buttonhole will start and lower the foot 4 Lower the buttonhole lever and buttonhole foot Start the machine and sew the buttonhole over the filler cord The machine stops automatically when finished NOTES Set the stitch width in accordance with the thickness of the filler cord used To cut the buttonhole opening refer to page 23 5 Remove the fab
26. in 5 Depress the foot control again When the bobbin 10 is fully wound it will stop automatically Release the foot control and return the bobbin winder spindle to its original position by moving it to the left and cut the thread with a pair of scissors Remove the bobbin from the bobbin winder spindle NOTE The machine will not sew until the spindle has been returned to the left Inserting the bobbin Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the a4 thread running off counterclockwise Thread 2 Bobbin holder Nm Guide the thread into the notch on the front of the bobbin holder 3 Notch on the front wo Draw the thread to the left sliding it between the tension spring blades 4 Spring blades 4 Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips into the notch on the side Notch on the side al Pull out about 10 cm 4 of thread to the rear 11 Reattach the hook cover plate NOTE A threading chart is shown on the hook cover plate for your reference 6 Threading chart E Porra Threading the Machine Raise the presser foot Press the Up Down needle button to raise the thread take up lever to its highest position Draw the thr
27. lace the button in it Push it together tightly to the button 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 3 Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go 5 Buttonhole Lever 4 Insert the corner of the fabric under the foot Press the up down needle button twice Remove the fabric to the left to draw the needle thread through the hole of the foot Place the garment under the foot and lower the needle at the starting point of the buttonhole mark Then lower the automatic buttonhole foot R 6 Buttonhole Mark Starting Point NOTE Make sure there is no gap between the slider and stopper otherwise the left and right lengths will be different Slider No gap Stopper Sewing gap SHO 22 al Start the machine to sew the buttonhole The buttonhole will be automatically sewn Step 1 The machine will sew the front bartack and the left row first Then it goes back to the starting point with straight stitch Step 2 The machine will sew the right row Step 3 The machine will sew the back bartack Step 4
28. length oooo nncccnnnnnncccnnnnnacccccnnns 15 Altering the needle drop position s es 15 Using the seam guide lines aaee 16 To sew from the edge of thick fabric 16 Variety of Straight Stitches and Recommended Feet cccconnocccccconononcccnonanencccnanannnns 17 Zigzag SUCNOS scnririns titi 18 Altering the stitch Width seeen 18 Altering the stitch length ooonnncccnnnnnncccnnnnnncccccnnns 18 Variety of Overcasting Stitches 0 cceceeeeees 19 Overcasting with zigzag stitch 0 ceeeeeeee 19 Multiple zigzag stitches Tricot stitch 19 Overcasting StitCh 0 ceeeceeeeceeeeeeeeeetteeeeenaeeteees 19 Double overedge StitCh oooooococcnnninicccnnccccncccanannos 20 BUTORMOIGS acom le 21 Variety of buttonholes ooooonnncccnncccnnonannnnccinannnnnnnanon 21 Square buttonhole sisii usisani aniani ie 21 Altering the buttonhole width sasse 24 Altering buttonhole stitch density o oooooconnnncccc o 24 Double layer buttonhole ooooococcconnnociconnncccccccnnnnnnos 24 Round end and keyhole buttonholes 25 Altering the buttonhole width ooooonocccconnnnnccccccas 25 Corded buttonhole oooccccccncnocnccnccnnnnacanincnonanacan na 26 Button SQWING ooccicccconocccnnncccnononanancn cnn na nnn cnn 27 A Y 28 To sew a shorter darning omoccccccnncocicccnoncnnnnncnannnos 28 To adjust the evenness of darning 28 Zipper SOWING ooooocccnnccccnocccn
29. line To sew _ Fold back the left seam allowance Turn under the right seam allowance to form a 0 2 to 0 3 cm 1 8 fold Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin it in place Lower fabric 2 End of the zipper opening Zipper teeth 4 0 2 to 0 3 cm 1 8 5 Wrong side of the upper fabric Opening size 2 Fold 29 Nm 30 3 3 4 4 fs 5 6 W 7 7 Ne Set the stitch length back to 2 2 and thread tension to A Attach zipper foot E with the pin on the right hand side Sew through the fold and zipper tape guiding the zipper teeth along the edge of the foot Stop sewing 5 cm 2 before the foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape Lower the needle slightly into the fabric Raise the foot and open the zipper Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam Slider 5 cm 2 Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat with the right side up Baste the upper fabric and zipper tape together Basting Reattach zipper foot E with the left pin Sew 1 cm 3 8 across the end of the opening with reverse stitches Stitch through the fabric and zipper tape 4d End of the opening Stop sewing about 5 cm 2 from the top of the zipper Lower the needle slightly into the
30. ltered between 0 2 and 0 8 NOTE The indicator shows the stitch width or density while sewing When the buttonhole is completed the indicator will show the pattern number E Double layer buttonhole To make a solid and sturdy buttonhole sew another layer of buttonhole over the previous stitches After the buttonhole is finished simply start the machine again Do not raise the foot or buttonhole lever The machine will sew another buttonhole in the following order and stop automatically when it is completed Step 1 Straight stitching in reverse to go back to the starting point Step 2 Front bartack and left row Step 3 Right row Step 4 Back bartack and locking stitches at the end The machine will stop automatically NOTE A double layer buttonhole can be sewn when the dot is blinking o S emes 2 1 MA 208 j g I OE sos Y e Ne 25 Round end and keyhole buttonholes Machine Seitings Stitch pattern 07 or 08 2 Foot Automatic buttonhole foot R The sewing procedure is the same as the square buttonhole 06 Starting point 2 Bartacking Altering the buttonhole width Round end buttonhole Press the mode keyf to activate the stitch width adjustment Press the plus key to increase the buttonhole width Press the minus key to decrease the buttonhole width Narrower buttonhole 2 Wider buttonhole The width can be alt
31. make gathering easier Knot the threads along one edge From the other end pull the bobbin threads to distribute the gathers evenly Secure the threads at the other end Sew the smocking stitches between the straight seams Remove the straight stitches by pulling them out Fagoting Machine Settings 42 Pattern 41 or 42 E 2 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 away 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 Cross Stitch Machine Settings Pattern 49 2 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F You can make cross stitch designs with this pattern in half the time it would take if embroidered by hand To alter the size of cross stitch pattern activate stitch adjustment mode and press the plus or minus key If you press the auto lock button before sewing the machine will sew one unit of the cross stitch and stop automatically 34 gt 27 47 O P P Pattern Combination Machine Settings Pattern 27 and 47 example Presser foot Satin stitch foot F To combine 2 units of pattern 27 and one unit of pattern 47 1 Sew
32. needed to ensure comfort and durability Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole seams Also use it when constructing items such as backpacks for extra strength 19 New sculpture stitch Satin stitch foot F This stitch is used for topstitches and outline stitches enhancing the design appearance 20 Sculpture stitch Satin stitch foot F This stitch is used for topstitches and outline stitches enhancing the design appearance 21 Saddle stitch Zigzag foot A This saddle stitch is formed with one stitch forward two stitches backward and a fourth stitch forward You can achieve an attractive hand worked look when topstitching suits blazers jumpsuits and denim outfits with the saddle stitch 17 18 Zigzag Stitch Machine Settings Pattern 10 Presser foot Zigzag foot A The zigzag stitch is used for various sewing needs including overcasting It can be used on most woven fabrics A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for appliqu Altering the stitch width The stitch width can be altered between 0 0 and 7 0 Press the mode Key eeu to activate stitch length adjustment the middle green light lights up The preset value 5 0 will be indicated Press the plus key to increase the stitch width Press the minus key to decrease the stitch width Stitch width Altering the stitch length The stitch leng
33. om the lamp socket Light bulb Y Lamp socket To replace Insert the bulb into the opening of the socket Attach the face plate inserting the ribs and hook into the rear cover Secure the face plate with the setscrew and attach the cap NOTE Replace the bulb with the same type rated 12V 5W part number 000026002 Cleaning the Hook Race 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 Remove the setscrew on the needle plate with a screwdriver Remove the needle plate Screwdriver 2 Setscrew 3 Needle plate Take out the bobbin Lift up the bobbin holder and remove it Bobbin holder Clean the bobbin holder with a lint brush 5 Lint brush Clean the feed dog and hook race with the lint brush 6 Feed dog Hook race Clean the hook race with a soft dry cloth You may also use a vacuum cleaner Inserting the bobbin holder 3 Insert the bobbin holder 2 The knob of the bobbin holder should fit next to the stopper in the hook race Knob 2 Stopper Reattach the needle plate aligning the needle plate guide pins with the guide holes in the needle plate and tighten th
34. r To attach Align the hole in the foot holder with the threaded hole in the presser bar and insert the setscrew through the hole Tighten the setscrew by turning it clockwise Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot The Presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot You can raise the presser foot about 6 mm 1 4 higher than the normal up position by exerting more pressure when lifting the presser foot lifter This allows for easy removal of the presser foot and helps you to place thick fabric under the foot Q Presser foot lifter 2 Normal up position 3 Extra lift Balancing Thread Tension Auto tension This machine features an Auto setting in the tension control which covers a wide range of sewing conditions Set the tension regulating dial at A for general sewing unless specifically indicated in this manual Tension regulating dial 2 Setting mark Balanced tension The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric For an ideal zigzag stitch the bobbin thread does not show on the right side of the fabric and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side of the fabric Needle thread 4 Bobbin thread Right side of the fabric Wrong side of the fabric Manual tension adjustment Manual tension adjustment may be needed depending on the sewing materials layers of fabric and other sewing condition
35. re not suitable for the fabric being sewn Page 9 4 A blue needle is not being used for sewing stretch very fine fabrics and synthetics Page 9 5 The needle thread is not threaded properly Page 12 6 A poor quality needle is used Replace the needle Seam puckering 1 The needle thread tension is too tight Page 8 2 The needle thread is not threaded properly Page 12 3 The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn Page 9 4 The stitch length is too long for the fabric Make stitch shorter Use a stabilizer for very fine fabrics The cloth is not fed 1 The feed dog is packed with lint Page 37 smoothly 2 The stitches are too fine Make stitch longer 3 The feed dog was not raised after being lowered Page 7 The machine does not 1 The machine is not plugged in Page 4 work 2 Thread is caught in the hook race Page 37 3 The bobbin winder spindle is still in the winding position Page 10 Patterns are distorted 1 The stitch is not balanced Page 36 The buttonhole is not 1 The stitch density is not suitable for the fabric being sewn well sewn Page 24 2 Interfacing is not being used with stretch fabrics Page 21 Noisy operation 1 The feed dog is packed with lint Page 37 2 Lint has collected in the bobbin holder Page 37 Due to heat from the internal electronic components the indicator and function keys will be warm However it does not affect the machine s normal operation 39 JANOME 843 800 728 E
36. release button 19 Stitch balance adjusting dial 20 Reverse button 21 Auto lock button 22 Up down needle button 23 Speed control slider 24 Needle clamp screw 25 Needle 26 Zigzag foot A 27 Foot holder 28 Carrying handle 29 Bobbin winder spindle 30 Bobbin winder stopper 31 Hand wheel 32 Power switch 33 Machine sockets 34 Drop feed lever 30 lt 35 Free arm gt 37 36 Buttonhole lever PS 37 Presser foot lifter 31 el 38 Hole for additional spool pin PT 0 J 39 Power supply cord P 40 Instruction book ONOAPhON gt 32 wif DD A Xx Yo O wm al wo w wo A N Standard Accessories 11 12 A X 2 NO A A NS 11 12 The standard accessories are stored in the extension table Extension table 2 Standard accessories Zipper Foot E Satin Stitch Foot F Automatic Buttonhole Foot R Screwdriver Bobbins Set of Needles Seam Ripper Additional spool pin Spool Holder Large Spool Holder Small Spool stand Felt Extension table The extension table provides an added sewing surface and can be easily removed for free arm sewing Detaching extension table Pull the table away from the machine as illustrated Free arm sewing Free arm sewing is useful for darning socks or mending knees elbows or areas of wear in children s clothes Attaching extension table Push the e
37. ric from the machine and cut the sewing threads 6 Pull the left end of the filler cord to tighten it 26 Thread the end of the cord through a darning needle and draw it to the wrong side of the fabric and cut O BO 27 Button Sewing Machine Settings Pattern 10 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F 3 Feed dog Down Unthread the needle thread Adjust the stitch width so that the needle enters both holes in the button Place a button on the fabric and lower the needle by turning the handwheel so that the needle enters into the left hole in the button Align the holes in the button with the slot on the foot and lower it to hold the button in place Turn the handwheel to lower the needle into the right hole in the button Adjust the stitch width if necessary Rethread the machine and sew about 10 stitches at a slow speed set the speed control slider at gt Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric Trim both needle and bobbin threads at the beginning Cut both threads leaving 20 cm 8 tails Pull the bobbin thread to bring the needle thread to the wrong side of the fabric then knot the threads After sewing is finished raise the feed dog ANAAAAI AA apela EHE EEE Hla hin MAI VW WWW 00 ATT 4 NINANI mu MCL A YYYY AO AD ADO AS AC CA
38. s Needle thread tension is too tight if the bobbin thread appears on the right side of the fabric Loosen the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a lower number Needle thread tension is too loose if the needle thread appears on the wrong side of the fabric Tighten the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a higher number Changing Needles N CAUTION Always make sure to turn the power switch off and disconnect the machine from power supply before changing the needle Raise the needle by pressing the up down needle button and lower the presser foot Turn off the power switch _ WEIGHT FABRIC Needle clamp screw 2 Stopper pin Flat side Gap TYPE of NEEDLE Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise Remove the needle from the clamp 2 Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side of the needle to the rear When inserting the needle into the needle clamp push it up against the stopper pin and tighten the needle clamp screw firmly To check needle straightness place the flat side of the needle onto something flat a needle plate glass etc The gap between the needle and the flat surface should be consistent Never use a blunt needle NEEDLE SIZE Very Light Chiffon Georgette Fine Lace Organdy Net Tulle Universal Ball Point 9 65
39. ser foot Zigzag foot A or Overedge foot C optional item This stitch can be used to simultaneously seam and overcast edges of fabrics Use this stitch when you do not need to open seams flat Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then sew Guide NOTES The overedge foot is an optional item When overcasting with the zigzag foot carefully guide the fabric so the needle falls off the edge when it swings to the right 20 Double overedge stitch Machine Settings Pattern 14 2 Presser foot Zigzag foot A or Overedge foot C optional item This is an excellent stitch for fabrics that tend to fray extensively such as linens and gabardines Two rows of zigzag stitches are simultaneously sewn over the edge to insure that fabric will not ravel Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then sew NOTES The overedge foot is an optional item When overcasting with the zigzag foot carefully guide the fabric so the needle falls off the edge when it swings to the right AN CAUTION When you use the overedge foot C you must set the zigzag width at 5 0 or wider to prevent the needle from hitting the wires on the foot AE 84 Ho aT 0 l a l 7 y go i olf FY a o o 21 Buttonholes Variety of buttonholes 06 Square
40. th can be altered between 0 0 and 5 0 Press the mode key EN to activate stitch length adjustment the bottom green light lights up The preset value 2 0 will be indicated Press the plus key to increase the stitch length Press the minus key to decrease the stitch length 2 Stitch length NOTE The stitch length and width can be altered while stitching Variety of Overcasting Stitches N CAUTION When you use the overedge foot C you must set the zigzag width at 5 0 or wider to prevent the needle from hitting the wires on the foot G Overcasting with zigzag stitch Machine Settings Pattern 10 2 Presser foot Zigzag foot A or Overedge foot C optional item o G Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then sew Guide NOTES The overedge foot is an optional item When overcasting with the zigzag foot carefully guide the fabric so the needle falls off the edge when it C swings to the right gt Multiple zigzag stitch Tricot stitch 11 O o Machine Seitings S Pattern 11 VES 2 Presser foot Zigzag foot A Se J E y This stitch is used to finish a raw edge of synthetics and other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance After sewing trim the seam allowance close to the stitches Overcasting stitch Machine Seitings Pattern 12 2 Pres
41. wing direction Stop the machine a few stitches before the end of a seam Press the up down needle button a few times until the needle falls on the end of the seam Up Down needle button Raise the presser foot Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing direction as desired Lower the presser foot and start sewing in a new direction Securing a seam For fastening the beginning of a seam press the reverse button and sew several reverse stitches Release the reverse button to sew forward 2 Reverse button For fastening the ends of a seam press the reverse button at the end of the seam Sew a few stitches in reverse to fasten the seam Raise the presser foot and pull the fabric to the back to remove it To cut the threads pull the fabric to draw the threads up to the thread cutter as shown The threads are cut a proper length to start the next seam 3 Thread cutter 03 When pattern 03 lock a matic stitch d is selected The machine will sew reverse stitches at the beginning of a seam automatically and at the end of the seam by pressing the reverse button once Ho mM o 0 15 Altering the stitch length The stitch length can be altered between 0 0 and 5 0 Press the mode key Ey to activate stitch length adjustment the bottom green light lights up The preset value 2 2 will be indicated Press the plus key to increase th
42. xtension table until it snaps into the machine Projection 2 Hole Operating Instructions GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply Turn off the power switch Insert the foot control plug into the machine socket Insert the machine plug into the machine socket Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet Turn on the power switch Power Switch Foot Control Plug Machine Socket Machine Plug Power Supply Plug Wall Outlet SISSI For Your Safety 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 removing parts when cleaning the machine Do not place anything on the foot control otherwise the machine will run intermittently When the power is turned on the indicator window will show a test pattern then will indicate 01 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
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