Janome 5300QDC 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.
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ESSENTIAL PARTS
Names of Parts............................................................ 3
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Large Extension Table ................................................. 5
Attaching the Knee Lifter .............................................5
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GETTING READY TO SEW
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Using the foot control................................................ 6
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Operating Instructions: ............................................. 6
Using the start/stop button........................................ 7
&RQWUROOLQJ6HZLQJ6SHHG ...........................................8
6SHHGFRQWUROVOLGHU.................................................. 8
Foot control............................................................... 8
Extension Table ........................................................... 8
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0DFKLQH2SHUDWLQJ%XWWRQV....................................9-10
6WDUW6WRSEXWWRQ....................................................... 9
Reverse button ......................................................... 9
Auto-lock button........................................................ 9
Needle up/down button........................................... 10
Thread cutter button ...............................................10
Twin needle button ................................................. 10
LCD Display............................................................... 11
Touch Panel............................................................... 11
Presser Foot Lifter..................................................... 12
Changing the Presser Foot........................................12
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder.................. 12
Presser Foot Pressure Dial .......................................13
Dropping or Raising the Feed Dog............................ 13
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6WUDLJKWVWLWFKEDODQFHGWHQVLRQ.............................. 13
Zigzag stitch balanced tension ............................... 14
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Changing the Needle................................................. 16
Fabric, Thread and Needle Chart.............................. 17
6HWWLQJWKH6SRRORI7KUHDG....................................... 18
Bobbin Winding ....................................................18-20
Removing the bobbin.............................................. 18
Winding the bobbin................................................. 19
Inserting the bobbin ................................................ 20
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Needle Threader........................................................ 22
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread.................................. 23
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6HWWLQJ0RGH .............................................................25
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BASIC SEWING
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6WDUWLQJWRVHZ........................................................... 27
6HFXULQJVHDPV......................................................... 27
Cutting threads .......................................................... 27
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6HZLQJIURPWKH(GJHRI7KLFN)DEULF....................... 28
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Altering the Needle Drop Position .............................29
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/RFNLQJ6WLWFK .........................................................30
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6WUHWFK6WLWFK ..........................................................31
6FXOSWXUH6WLWFK ......................................................31
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Altering the stitch width........................................... 32
Altering the stitch length ........................................ 32
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2YHUFDVWLQJZLWK=LJ]DJ6WLWFK ..................................33
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2YHUHGJH6WLWFK......................................................... 33
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2YHUORFN6WLWFK ..........................................................34
Attaching Elastic........................................................ 35
Buttonholes................................................................36
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Altering the buttonhole width .................................. 39
Altering the buttonhole density ............................... 39
Round-end and Fine Fabric Buttonhole.....................40
Keyhole Buttonholes..................................................40
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Knit Buttonhole .......................................................... 40
Corded Buttonhole.....................................................41
Welted Buttonhole ................................................42-43
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Tacking ...................................................................... 45
Eyelet.........................................................................46
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Blind Hemming .......................................................... 50
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DECORATIVE STITCHES
Patchwork.................................................................. 53
Angle scale on the needle plate ............................. 53
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$SSOLTXH.....................................................................54
Pintucking.................................................................. 55
Fringing......................................................................55
Drawn Work............................................................... 56
&URVV6WLWFK ...............................................................56
Fagoting.....................................................................57
French Knots and Candlewick Knots......................... 57
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6WLSSOLQJ6WLWFK........................................................... 58
&ODVS6WLWFK ...............................................................59
6DWLQ6WLWFKHV.............................................................59
'HFRUDWLYH6WLWFKHV....................................................59
7ZLQ1HHGOH6HZLQJ .................................................. 60
PROGRAMMING A PATTERN
COMBINATION
Pattern Combination.................................................. 61
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Programming Auto-thread Cutting ............................ 62
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Resuming a Pattern from the Beginning....................64
Resuming the Current Pattern from the Beginning....64
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6HOHFWLQJDFKDUDFWHU................................................. 67
Programming a monogram........................................ 67
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Reducing the height of letters.................................... 68
Viewing a long combination....................................... 69
Deleting and Inserting a Pattern................................ 70
Duplicating a Pattern .................................................70
8QLIRUP6WLWFK$GMXVWPHQW ......................................... 71
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,QGLYLGXDO6WLWFK$GMXVWPHQW....................................... 72
CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog.................... 73
Installing the Bobbin Holder.......................................73
&RUUHFWLQJ'HIRUPHG6WLWFK3DWWHUQV......................... 74
3UREOHPVDQG:DUQLQJ6LJQDOV .................................75
Troubleshooting......................................................... 76
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ESSENTIAL PARTS
Names of Parts
NOTE:
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without prior notice.
Upper thread guide
Bobbin winding tension disk
LCD display
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Bobbin winder spindle
Bobbin winder stopper
Hole for extra spool pin
Touch panel (function keys)
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Twin needle button
Automatic thread cutter button
Needle up/down button
Knee lifter socket
Auto-lock button
Reverse button
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Extension table (Accessory box)
Thread cutter
Face cover
Thread tension dial
Thread take-up lever
Presser foot pressure dial
Lower thread guide
Needle clamp screw
Needle bar thread guide
Needle
Presser foot
Hook cover release button
Hook cover plate
Thread cutter
Needle plate
Feed dogs
Thumb screw
Foot holder
Lever
Needle threader knob
Carrying handle
Hole for stitch reference chart
Presser foot lifter
Buttonhole lever
Free-arm
Drop feed lever
Power inlet
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Power switch
Ventilation openings
Handwheel
Feed balancing dial
NOTE:
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with your hand, and support the sewing machine with
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Standard Accessories
No. Part Name Part No.
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2ZipperfootE 808852003
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4Automatic buttonhole foot R
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5OveredgefootC 822801001
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7%OLQGKHPPLQJIRRW* 825817009
8 Assorted needle set 820827007
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machine) 822020503
10 6SRROKROGHUVPDOO; 822019509
11 Extra spool pin 809041004
12 %REELQ;VHWRQWKHPDFKLQH 102261103
13 6FUHZGULYHU 820832005
14 6HDPULSSHU%XWWRQKROHRSHQHU 647808009
15 Lint brush 802424004
16 6WLWFKUHIHUHQFHFKDUW 809801A08
17 Chart holder 809809008
18 Instruction book 809851223
19 Instructional video DVD 809861008
20 Hard cover 404701404
21 Foot control C-1036
22 Power cable*
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U.K. 830377008
Australia 830314018
Continental Europe 830335004
23 Knee lifter 846811008
24 Large extension table 808401003
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26 2SWLFPDJQLÀHU 858415500
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Large Extension Table
Attaching the table
Pull the table away from the machine.
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Holding the table with both hands and slide it gently to
the right.
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extension table height.
Adjust the table height
Turn setscrews of the table legs with a screwdriver.
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Stitch Reference Chart
Insert the stitch reference chart qinto the chart holder w.
Insert the pin einto the hole for the stitch reference
chart r.
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when it is not in use.
Attaching the Knee Lifter
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fabric while your knee controls the presser foot.
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knee lifter socket and insert the knee lifter.
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GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply
Using the foot control
Turn off the power switch.
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Insert the machine plug into the power inlet.
Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet.
Turn on the power switch.
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iFoot control
The foot control sign will be displayed when the foot
control is connected to the machine.
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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.
Operating Instructions:
The symbol “O” on the switch indicates the “off” position
of the switch.
Foot control model YC-485EC-1 is used with this sewing
machine.
For the U.S.A and Canada only:
For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade wider
than the other): To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
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install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any
way.
Before Using Your Sewing Machine
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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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Using the start/stop button
Turn off the power switch.
Insert the machine plug into the power inlet.
Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet.
Turn on the power switch.
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NOTE:
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control is connected.
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Controlling Sewing Speed
Speed control slider
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according to your sewing needs.
To increase sewing speed, move the slider to the right.
To decrease sewing speed, move the slider to the left.
Extension Table
The extension table provides an extended sewing area
and can be easily removed for free-arm sewing.
Detaching the table
Pull the table away from the machine, as illustrated.
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Attaching the table
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the guides into the holes until the table snaps into the
machine.
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Accessory storage
Accessories are stored inside the extension table.
Pull the lid toward you to open the accessory storage t.
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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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Free-arm Sewing
Free-arm is useful for sewing tubular garments and for
darning knee or elbow areas.
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NOTE:
The machine will not run and the presser foot mark
will blink if you start the machine with the presser foot
in the up position. Lower the presser foot and press
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Press this button to start or stop the machine.
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stitches, and it then runs at the speed set by the speed
control slider.
The machine runs slowly as long as this button is being
pressed.
NOTE:
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control is connected to the machine.
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will blink if you start the machine with the presser
foot in the up position. Lower the presser foot and
press the start/stop button.
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The machine will sew in reverse as long as the
reverse button is pressed. Release the button to sew
forward.
When the machine is stopped and foot control is
disconnected, the machine will sew in reverse slowly
as long as the reverse button is pressed. Release the
button to stop the machine.
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If you press the reverse button when sewing any other
patterns, the machine will immediately sew locking
stitches and automatically stop.
There will be particular functions of the reverse button
when patterns shown above are selected. Refer to
pages 30, 44 and 45 for instructions.
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Press the auto-lock button to sew a locking stitch
immediately. The machine will automatically stop.
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Press the auto-lock button to sew a locking stitch
at the end of current pattern. The machine will
automatically stop.
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rNeedle up/down button
Press the needle up/down button to bring the needle up
or down.
NOTE:
The thread cutter button does not function:
- directly after turning on the power.
- when the presser foot is raised.
- after being pressed 3 times in a row.
Use the thread cutter on the face cover if the thread is
#30 or thicker (refer to page 27 ).
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tThread cutter button
Press the thread cutter button to trim the threads after
sewing.
The thread cutter mark will blink ywhile the machine
cuts the threads.
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desired stitch pattern, then press and hold the thread
cutter button until the thread cutter mark appears u.
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 (refer to page 62).
oiTwin needle button
Press the twin needle button when using a twin needle.
The twin needle mark owill appear when it is activated.
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needle button twice.
NOTE:
When the twin needle mark is blinking, all the other
keys and buttons will not be responding. Press the
twin needle button again.
For twin needle sewing, refer to page 60.

11
LCD Display
NOTE:
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microwave ovens.
The LCD display shows following information when the
machine is turned on.
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qMode key
When the power switch is turned on, the direct pattern
selection (mode 1) is set automatically.
Press the mode key to change the mode. Refer to
page 24.
wClear key
Press the clear keyto cancel the input and select the
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Press the clear key to clear the registered stitch
pattern.
Press and hold the clear key until the buzzer beeps to
clear whole pattern combination. Refer to page 70.
eMirror image key
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pattern vertically. Refer to page 63.
rMemory key
Press the memory key to register the selected pattern.
Refer to page 61.
tNumber keys (Refer to page 24)
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You can select the stitch patterns from 01 to 10
directly in mode 1 (direct pattern selection mode).
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Enter a 2-digit pattern number to select the desired
stitch pattern in modes 2 to 5.
yStitch width adjusting key
Press “+” or “–” to change the stitch width or needle
drop position, depending on the selected stitch
pattern. Refer topages 29, 32, 39 and 50.
uStitch length adjusting key
Press “+” or “–” to change the stitch length of the
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density, the evenness of darning, and the size of
eyelet with this key. Refer to pages 29, 32, 39, 44 and
46.
iCursor key
Press “ ” or “ ” to move the cursor to check or edit
the pattern combination. Refer to pages 69 and 70.
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Changing the Presser Foot
CAUTION:
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foot.
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The wrong foot can cause the needle to break.
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The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot.
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normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot,
or to help you place thick material under the foot.
qPresser foot lifter
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Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before detaching or
attaching foot holder.
Removing the foot holder
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with a screwdriver.
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Align the hole in the foot holder with the threaded hole in
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screwdriver.
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press the lever on the back of the foot holder.
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pressure dial.
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fabrics.
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Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension
Straight stitch balanced tension
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If you look at the top and bottom of the seam, notice that
the stitches are evenly balanced.
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number, the tighter the top thread tension.
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- number of fabric layers
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The drop feed lever is located underneath the free arm
bed on the back of the machine.
To drop the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of
the arrow q.
To raise the feed dog, push the lever in the direction
of the arrow w, as illustrated, and turn the handwheel
toward you.
The feed dog must be up for normal sewing.
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Zigzag stitch balanced tension
For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not
show on the right side (top side) of the fabric, and the
needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side (bottom
side) of the fabric.
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necessary.
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wrong side (bottom side) of the fabric without causing
excessive puckering, or causing the bobbin thread to
show on the right side (top side) of the fabric.
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wrong side of the fabric.
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The needle thread shows through on the wrong side of
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hole in the bottom of the face cover.
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or pull it down to remove.
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damage your eyes.
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attached.
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opposite side to draw the pin out of the lens.
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illustrated.
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lens.
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Changing the Needle
CAUTION:
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needle.
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise, and lower the presser
foot.
A loose needle or a loose screw may cause machine
malfunction or needle to break.
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise with a screwdriver. Remove the needle
from the needle clamp.
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side to the rear. When inserting the needle into the
needle clamp, push it up as far as it will go.
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clockwise with a screwdriver.
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should be consistent. Never use a bent or blunt needle.
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Fabric Thread Needle
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lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will not be marred.
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the fabric without fraying the needle thread.
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fabric that will be used for actual sewing.
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bobbin.
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synthetics, use a blue tip needle. The blue tip needle
effectively prevents skipped stitches.
NOTE:
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2 x #11/75 needles and 1 x #14/90 needle are
included in the needle case (Part No. 820827007).

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Setting the Spool of Thread
Horizontal spool pin
Lift up the spool pin. Place a spool of thread on the spool
pin.
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the spool of thread so that the spool rests on the
supporter.
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and remove the hook cover plate.
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The extra spool pin is for twin needle sewing, or winding
bobbins without unthreading the machine.
Insert the extra spool pin into the hole.
The extra spool pin should point to the bobbin winding
tension disk.
Draw the thread from the spool and pass the thread
around the bobbin winding tension disk as shown.
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NOTE:
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with “J” r). Using other bobbins, such as pre-wound
paper bobbins, may cause stitching problems and/ or
damage to the bobbin holder.
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