Janome 5060DC User manual

INSTRUCTION BOOK

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. 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.
WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. 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 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 and/or cutting blade.
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 legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your
retailer for guidance. (European Union only)
For Europe only:
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
For outside Europe (except U.S.A and Canada):
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.

TABLE OF INSTRUCTION
SECTION I. NAMES OF PARTS
Names of Parts................................................................. 1
Standard Accessories ...................................................... 2
Large Extension Table...................................................... 2
Extension Table................................................................ 3
SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply .......................................... 4
Before Using Your Sewing Machine................................. 4
Controlling Sewing Speed................................................ 5
Machine Operating Buttons........................................... 6-8
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder ........................ 9
Changing the Presser Foot .............................................. 9
Presser Foot Lifter............................................................ 9
Presser Foot Pressure Dial .............................................. 9
Dropping or Raising the Feed Dog..................................10
Changing the Needle.......................................................11
Fabric and Needle Chart .................................................11
Bobbin Winding .......................................................... 12-14
Threading the Machine....................................................15
Needle Threader .............................................................16
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread........................................17
LCD Display.....................................................................18
Selecting Stitch Patterns .................................................18
Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension for a Straight
Stitch .............................................................................19
Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension for a Zigzag
Stitch ............................................................................ 20
SECTION III. BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch Sewing ............................................... 21-22
Turning Square Corners ................................................. 21
Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric ........................... 21
Needle Plate................................................................... 22
Straight Stitch................................................................. 23
Lock-a-Matic Stitch......................................................... 23
Locking Stitch................................................................. 23
Triple Stretch Stitch ........................................................ 23
Stretch Stitch .................................................................. 24
Zigzag Stitch................................................................... 25
Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch....................................... 26
Multiple Zigzag ............................................................... 26
Overedge Stitch.............................................................. 26
Knit Stitch ....................................................................... 27
Double Overedge Stitch ................................................. 27
Zipper Sewing ........................................................... 28-29
Blind Hemming ............................................................... 30
Button Sewing ................................................................ 31
Attaching Elastic............................................................. 32
Various Kinds of Buttonholes and Their Uses................ 33
Square Buttonhole..................................................... 34-35
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Density for
Buttonholes .................................................................. 36
Round-End Buttonhole................................................... 36
Fine Fabric Buttonhole ................................................... 36
Keyhole Buttonhole ........................................................ 37
Stretch Buttonhole.......................................................... 37
Antique Buttonhole......................................................... 37
Corded Buttonhole ......................................................... 38
Darning Stitch................................................................. 39
Tacking ........................................................................... 40
Eyelet.............................................................................. 40
SECTION IV. DECORATIVE STITCHING
Shelltuck Stitch................................................................41
Applique ..........................................................................41
Scallop Stitch ................................................................. 42
Smocking........................................................................ 42
Pintucking....................................................................... 42
Patchwork Piecing.......................................................... 43
Stippling Stitch................................................................ 43
Clasp Stitch .................................................................... 44
Fagoting.......................................................................... 44
Satin Stitches ................................................................. 44
Fringing........................................................................... 45
Drawn work .................................................................... 45
Cross Stitch .................................................................... 46
Decorative Stitches ........................................................ 46
Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns................................47
SECTION V. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog ........................ 48
Installing the Bobbin Holder ........................................... 48
Problems and Warning Signs......................................... 49
Troubleshooting.............................................................. 50

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SECTION I. NAMES OF PARTS
Names of Parts
Start/stop button
Reverse stitch button
Auto-lock button
Needle up/down button
Thread cutter button
Speed control slider
Cursor buttons
Value set buttons
Hole for additional spool pin
Bobbin winder stopper
Bobbin winder spindle
Flange plate
Spool holder (large)
Spool pin
LCD display
Bobbin winding tension disk
Upper thread guide
Presser foot pressure dial
Thread take-up lever
Thread tension dial
Face cover
Thread cutter
Extension table (Accessory box)
Needle
Needle bar thread guide
Needle clamp screw
Lower thread guide
Buttonhole lever
Needle threader
Foot holder
Feed Dog
Needle plate
Bobbin thread cutter
Hook cover plate
Hook cover release button
Presser foot
Feed balancing dial
Drop feed lever
Free-arm
Presser foot lifter
Carrying handle
Handwheel
Power switch
Foot control jack
Machine socket
Foot control
Power supply cord
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Sewing machine design and specifications are subject
to change without prior notice.
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NOTE:
To carry the sewing machine, hold the carrying handle
with your hand, and support the sewing machine with
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Standard Accessories
qZigzag foot: A (set on the machine)
wOveredge foot: C
eZipper foot: E
rSatin stitch foot: F
tBlind hem foot: G
y1/4˝ seam foot: O
uOpen toe satin foot: F2
iAutomatic buttonhole foot: R
oAssorted needle set
!0 Spool holder ( X 2) (large) (1 set on the machine)
!1 Spool holder ( X 2) (small)
!2 Additional spool pin
!3 Bobbins ( X 4) (1 set on the machine)
!4 Screwdriver
!5 Lint brush
!6 Seam ripper (Buttonhole opener)
!7 Instruction book
!8 Hard cover
!9 Large extension table
Large Extension Table
• Attaching the table
Pull the table away from the machine.
Spread the legs of large extension table.
Holding the table with both hands and slide it gently to
the right.
• Adjusting the table height
Turn setscrews of the table legs with a screwdriver
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Extension Table
The extension table qprovides an extended sewing
area and can be easily removed for free-arm sewing.
qExtension table
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• Detaching the table
Pull the table away from the machine, as illustrated.
• Attaching the table
Push the extension table, inserting the pin winto the
hole euntil the table snaps into the machine.
• Accessory storage
Accessories are stored inside the extension table. Pull
the lid towards you to open the accessory storage r.
rAccessory storage
• Free-arm sewing
Free-arm sewing is useful for darning socks and
mending the knee or cuff areas of children’s clothes.

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SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply
• Using the foot control
Turn off the power switch q.
Insert the foot control plug winto the foot control jack e.
Insert the machine plug rinto the power inlet t.
Insert the power supply plug yinto the wall outlet u.
Turn on the power switch q.
The foot control sign iwill be displayed when the foot
control is connected to the machine.
q Power switch
w Foot control plug
e Foot control jack
r Machine plug
t Power inlet
y Power supply plug
u Wall outlet
i Foot control sign
• Using the start/stop button
Turn off the power switch q.
Insert the machine plug winto the power inlet e.
Insert the power supply plug rinto the wall outlet t.
Turn on the power switch q.
q Power switch
w Machine plug
e Power inlet
r Power supply plug
t Wall outlet
NOTE:
The start/stop button does not work when the foot
control is connected.
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 removing 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.

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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
Foot control
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.

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w Reverse stitch button
Press and hold the reverse stitch button wto sew in
reverse.
Release the button wto sew forward.
Press and hold the button wwhen the machine is
stopped and foot control is disconnected to sew in
reverse slowly.
Release the button wto stop the machine.
Any other stitches except
Press the reverse stitch button wto sew a locking
stitch immediately. The machine will automatically stop.
Please refer to pages 23, 39 and 40.
q Start/Stop button
Lower the presser foot lifter.
Press the start/stop button qto 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 qagain to stop the
machine.
NOTE:
•Themachinerunsslowlyaslongasyoupressand
hold the start/stop button q.
•Thestart/stopbuttonqcannot be used when the
foot control is connected to the machine.
Machine Operating Buttons

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Press the needle up/down button tto bring the
needle up or down.
y Thread cutter button
Press the thread cutter button yto trim the threads
after sewing.
The thread cutter mark will blink uwhile the machine
cuts the threads.
You can continue sewing without pulling the bobbin
thread up after trimming the threads.
To trim the threads automatically after sewing, select
the desired stitch pattern, then press and hold the
thread cutter button until the thread cutter mark
appears i.
The machine will trim the threads automatically after
the locking stitch then stop when the reverse or auto-
lock button is pressed, or a pattern has the auto-lock
stitch programmed.
NOTE:
Use the thread cutter on the face cover if the thread is
#30 or thicker.
r Auto-lock button
Press the auto-lock button rto sew a locking stitch
immediately. The machine will automatically stops.
Any other stitches
Press the auto-lock button rto sew a locking
stitch at the end of current pattern. The machine will
automatically stop.

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Use these buttons to move the cursor !1.
Press button to move the cursor to left.
Press button to move the cursor to right.
!0 Value Set Buttons
Use these buttons to change the set value.
Move the cursor under the digit you would like to change.
Press button to increase the value.
Press button to decrease the value.
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Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder
Changing the Presser Foot
• Removing the foot holder
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning
the handwheel counterclockwise. Raise the presser
foot, and remove the thumbscrew qby turning it
counterclockwise with a screwdriver.
• Attaching the foot holder
Align the hole in the foot holder wwith the threaded
hole in the presser bar e. Fit the thumbscrew q
into the hole. Tighten the thumbscrew qby turning it
clockwise with a screwdriver.
qThumbscrew
wFoot holder
ePresser bar
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 qon the back of the foot holder.
• Attaching the presser foot
Place the selected presser foot so that the pin eon
the foot lies just under the groove win the foot holder.
Lower the presser bar to lock the foot into the place.
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CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before removing or
attaching foot holder.
Presser Foot Lifter
The presser foot lifter qraises and lowers the presser
foot.
You can raise the foot about 0.6 cm higher than the
normal up position wfor easy removal of the presser
foot, or to help you place thick material under the foot.
qPresser foot lifter
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Presser Foot Pressure Dial
The presser foot pressure dial should be set at “6” for
regular sewing.
Set the pressure between “3” and “6” for applique,
cutwork, drawn work, basting and embroidery.
Set the pressure between “1” and “3” when sewing
chiffon, lace, organdy and other fine fabrics.
Velour and knits with a lot of stretch may also require a “1”
setting.
Turn the presser foot pressure dial qand set the desired
number.
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Dropping or Raising the Feed Dog
The drop feed lever is located underneath the free arm
bed on the back of the machine.
qTo drop the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of
the arrow q.
wTo raise the feed dog, push the lever in the direction
of the arrow w, as illustrated, and turn the
handwheel etoward you. The feed dog must be up
for normal sewing.

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Changing the Needle
zTurn 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 qby turning it
counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the needle
clamp w.
xInsert a new needle into the needle clamp wwith the
flat side to the rear. When inserting the needle into
the needle clamp w, push it up as far as it will go.
Tighten the needle clamp screw qfirmly by turning it
clockwise.
cTo see if the needle is in good condition, 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.
qNeedle clamp screw
wNeedle clamp
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before changing the needle.
Fabric
Light
Thread
Medium
Heavy
Lawn
Georgette
Tric ot
Organza
Crepe
Sheeting
Jersey
Broadcloth
Fleece
Denim
Tweed
Coating
Quilting
Silk #80-100
Cotton #80-100
Synthetic #80-100
Silk #50
Cotton #50-80
Synthetic #50-80
Silk #30-50
Cotton #40-50
Synthetic #40-50
#9/65–11/75
# 11/ 75 –14 / 9 0
#14/ 90 –16 /10 0
Fabric and Needle Chart
•Forgeneralsewing,useneedlesize11/75or14/90.
•Ane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 that will be used for actual sewing.
•Ingeneral,usethesamethreadfortheneedleand
bobbin.
NOTE:
When sewing stretch fabrics, very fine fabrics and
synthetics, use a blue tip needle (Part No. 990311000,
sold separaely). The blue tip needle effectively prevents
skipped stitches.
NOTE:
3 x #14/90 needles are included in the envelop.
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Bobbin Winding
• Removing the bobbin
Gently slide the hook cover release button qto the
right and remove the hook cover plate w.
Lift out the bobbin.
qHook cover release button
wHook cover plate
• Horizontal spool pin
Lift up the spool pin q. Place a spool of thread on the
spool pin.
Attach the large spool holder w, and press it firmly
against the spool of thread.
The small spool holder eis used with narrow or small
spools of thread.
Lower the spool pin q.
qSpool pin
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eSmall spool holder
• Additional spool pin
The additional spool pin qis for winding bobbins
without unthreading the machine.
Insert the additional spool pin qinto the hole w.
The additional spool pin should point to the bobbin
winding tension disk e.
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• Winding the bobbin
NOTE:
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for bobbin winding.
zDraw the thread from the spool.
Guide the thread around the Bobbin winding
tension disk.
qBobbin winding tension disk
xPut the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
wBobbin
eBobbin winder spindle
cPass the thread to the bobbin.
Hold the thread with both hands and wind it around
the bobbin clockwise several times.
vInsert the thread into one of the slits tof the flange
plate rand pull the thread to cut.
r Flange plate
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bPush the bobbin to the right.
The bobbin mark yappears on the LCD display.
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nStart the machine. When the bobbin is fully wound, it
will stop automatically. Stop the machine and return
the bobbin winder to its original position by moving the
spindle to the left.
mInsert the thread into one of the slits of the flange
plate and pull the thread to cut.

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Inserting the bobbin
zPlace a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running
off counterclockwise as shown on the hook cover plate.
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x Hold the bobbin with your fingertip so it does not rotate.
Guide the thread into the front notch of the bobbin holder.
Pull the thread to the left to pass it under the guide.
r Front notch
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cDraw the thread to the left to pass it into the guide path
marked “1”.
Make sure that the thread comes out from the side notch of
the bobbin holder.
y Guide path 1
u Side notch
NOTE:
If the thread does not come out from the side notch,
rethread from step z.
vContinue to draw the thread along the guide path marked “2”
and pull the thread to the right through the slit. The thread
will be cut to a proper length and held in place.
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Push down the hook cover plate to fit in place.
NOTE:
Unless otherwise noted, you can start sewing without
drawing up the bobbin thread.
Refer to page 17 for how to draw up the bobbin thread.

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Threading the Machine
Raise the presser foot. Press the needle up/down button
to raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position.
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before threading the
machine.
• Threading the machine
zx Draw the end of the thread around the upper
thread guide.
cWhile holding the thread near the spool q, draw
the end of the thread down around the check
spring holder w.
qSpool
wCheck spring holder
vFirmly draw the thread up from right to left over the
take-up lever, and down into the take-up lever eye.
bPass the thread through the lower thread guide.
Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread
guide on the left.
nThread the needle from front to back, or use the
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The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16
needle or a blue tipped needle. Thread sizes 50 to
90 are recommended.
Needle Threader
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch when using the needle
threader.
zLower the presser foot. Raise the needle to its
highest position. Pull down the needle threader
knob qas far as it will go. The hook wcomes out
through the needle eye from behind.
q Knob
w Hook
x Draw the thread from guide (a) eto guide (b) r
and under the hook w. Draw the thread up along
the right side of guide (b) rand slip the thread in
between guide (b) and the holder plate t.
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cRaise the knob in the direction of the arrow,
drawing the thread loop through the needle.
vPull the thread through the needle eye.