Janome Sewing Machine User manual

INSTRUCTION BOOK

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this
sewing machine.
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.
2. Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb
with same type rated 15 Watts.
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 ownerʼs
manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained
in this ownerʼs 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.
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 ownerʼs manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The design and specifications are subject to change without a prior notice.
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)
1

2
Do’s and Don’ts
1. Always be aware of the up-and-down movement of the needle and do not turn your attention
from the machine while it is running.
2. When leaving the sewing machine unattended, the main switch of the machine must be switched off
or the plug must be removed from the socket-outlet.
3. When servicing the sewing machine, or when removing covers or changing lamps, the machine
must be disconnected from the supply by removing the plug from the socket-outlet.
4. Do not place anything on the foot control, otherwise the machine will start inadvertently, or the
control or motor may burn out.
5. The maximum permissible power for the sewing lamp bulb is 15 watts.
6. When using your sewing machine for the first time, place a piece of waste fabric under the
presser foot and run the machine without thread for a few minutes. Wipe away any oil which
may have appeared.

3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I ESSENTIAL PARTS
Names
of Parts ............................................................................................4~5
Foot
Storage Compartment ............................................................................. 6
Extension
Table(Accessory Storage Box) ...................................................... 7
SECTION II GETTING READY TO SE
W
Connecting
the Machine to the Power Supply ................................................ 8
Foot
Control ..................................................................................................... 9
Sewing
Light .................................................................................................... 9
Pressure Dial ................................................................................................. 10
Dropping the Feed Dogs ............................................................................... 10
To Snap On and Snap Off the Preser Foot ................................................... 11
To
Detach and Attach the Foot Holder ......................................................... 12
Reverse Stitch Button .................................................................................... 13
Seam Guide Line ........................................................................................... 13
Changing Needle ........................................................................................... 14
Thread and Needle Chart .............................................................................. 15
Winding the Bobbin .................................................................................16~18
Drawing
Up Bobbin Thread ........................................................................... 20
Balancing Needle Thread Tension ................................................................ 21
Pattern Selector Dial ..................................................................................... 22
Zigzag Width Control ..................................................................................... 22
St
itch Length Control ..................................................................................... 22
Variable
Needle Position ............................................................................... 22
SECCTION III BASIC SEWIN
G
Straight
Stitch Sewing ................................................................................... 23
Changing
the Sewing Directions ................................................................... 24
Straight
Stitching on Heavy Fabrics .............................................................. 24
Zigzag
Stitch .................................................................................................. 25
SECCTION IV UTILITY STITCHIN
G
Overcastin
g .................................................................................................... 25
Overedge
Stitch ............................................................................................. 26
Tricot
Stitch .................................................................................................... 26
Triple
Strength Stitich .................................................................................... 27
Outline Stretch Stitich .................................................................................... 27
Sewing
Buttons .............................................................................................. 28
Automatic
Buttonhole .............................................................................. 29~31
Manual Buttonhole ................................................................................... 32~33
Corded
Buttonhole ......................................................................................... 34
Zipper
Application .................................................................................... 35~37
Rolled
Hem .............................................................................................. 38~39
Blind
Stitch Hemming .................................................................................... 40
SECCTION V DECORATIVE STITCHIN
G
De
corative Satin Stitch Patterns ................................................................... 41
Stretch
Stitch Patterns ................................................................................... 41
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance ................................................................... 42
Sm
ocking ....................................................................................................... 42
Quilting ........................................................................................................... 43
Pin
Tucking .................................................................................................... 44
Shell
Tuck ...................................................................................................... 45
Fagotin
g ......................................................................................................... 45
Appliqu
e ......................................................................................................... 46
Patch
Work .................................................................................................... 46
SECCTION VI CARE OF YOUR MACHIN
E
Cleaning
the Bobbin Holder .......................................................................... 47
Cleaning
the Hook Race ............................................................................... 48
Inserting
the Bobbin Holder ........................................................................... 48
Trouble
Shooting ..................................................................................... 49~50
Threading the Machine .................................................................................. 19
Finger guard
................................................................................................... 12

4
SECTION I ESSENTIAL PARTS
Names of Parts
w
q
!3
!2
!4
!1
!0
oi u y t
r
e
!5
!6
!7 !8
qStitch length control
wZigzag width control
eBobbin winder stopper
rBobbin winder spindle
tFoot storage compartment
yFlip-top sewing instruction panel
uSpool holder (large)
iSpool pin
oTop cover
!0 Thread tension dial
!1 Pressure dial
!2 Face plate
!3 Buttonhole lever
!4 Thread cutter
!5 Needle plate
!6 Hook cover plate
!7 Hook cover plate release button
!8 Extension table
(Accessory storage box)
!9 Reverse stitch button
!9

5
@4
@2
@3
@5
@7
@6 @8
@9
#0
#1
#2
@0 Thread take-up lever
@1 Carrying handle
@2 Handwheel
@3 Clutch knob
@4 Pattern selector dial
@5 Feed balance dial
@6 Power switch
@7 Machine socket
@8 Needle clamp screw
@9 Drop feed lever
#0 Free arm
#1 Presser foot
#2 Presser foot lifter
@1 @0

6
qwe
r
t
y
u
i
Foot Storage Compartment
Each presser foot and pocket is lettered for easy
identification and storage. To achieve optimum
sewing results, use the foot recommended for
each sewing technique.
*The automatic buttonhole foot can be stored in the
extension table.
Needle case
L. Quilter
G. Blind stitch hem foot
D. Hemmer foot
C. Overedge foot
E. Zipper foot
B. Transparent buttonhole foot
A. Zigzag foot
R. Automatic buttonhole foot
q
w
e
r
t
y
u
i
o
o

7
Extension Table (Accessory Storage Box)
Extension Table
The extension table provides added sewing surface and can be easily
removed for free arm sewing.
For free arm sewing
Lift out the extension table, as
illustrated .
For attaching the table
Position the two pins of the
storage box on the base slit and
push down gently.
Accessory storage box
Sewing accessoires are conveniently
located under the extension table.
¡

8
SECTION II GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply Before connecting the power, make sure the voltage and frequency of your
electrical power conform to the machine.
Switch off the power, fit the nonreversible plug into the machine socket and
plug the machine into the power supply.
Switch on the power.
Operating Instructions:
The symbol "O" of a switch indicates the "off" position of a switch.
For an appliance with a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other):
To reduce the risk of electrical 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.
The foot controller Model YC-482J or TJC-150 is used with this sewing
machine (USA market only).
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.

9
Foot Control
The sewing light is located behind the
face plate.
[To replace the bulb]
(A) • To remove.........Turn to the left.
• To replace.........Turn to the right.
(B) • To remove.........Push and twist to
the left.
• To replace.........Push and twist to
the right.
NOTE: When replacing the bulb, unplug
the machine.
Sewing Light
Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control.
The harder you press on the control, the faster the
machine runs.

10
Pressure Dial
The pressure dial should be set at “3” for regular sewing. Reduce
the pressure to “2” for appliques.
Set the pressure to “1” when sewing chiffon, lace, organdy and
other fine fabrics. Velours and knits with a lot of stretch may also
require a “1” setting.
Dropping the Feed Dogs
Drop feed lever is located underneath of
free arm bed.
To raise the feed
dogs, push the
lever to the
direction of arrow
as illustrated.
For dropping the
feed dogs, push
the lever to the
direction of arrow
as illustrated.
*Feed dogs must always be up for normal sewing.

11
To Snap On and Snap Off the Presser Foot
To snap off
Turn the handwheel toward you to
raise the needle to its highest
position. Raise the presser foot.
Press the lever on the back of the
foot holder.
The presser foot will drop off.
When attaching the presser foot,
the pressure dial should always be
at position “3”.
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.
The presser foot can be raised
higher for additional clearance.
To snap on Additional Clearance

12
To Detach and Attach the Foot Holder
To Detach
Removethesetscrew
byturningthescrew
counter-clockwisewith
thescrewdriver.
To Attach
Aligntheholeinthefoot
holderwiththethreaded
holeinthepresserbarand
fitthefootholderscrewinto
thehole.Tightenthescrew
byturningitclockwise.
To Detach
Foryoursafety,themachineis
equippedwiththefingerguard.

Raisethefoot.
Loosenthefootholdersetscrew
andremovethefingerguard.
Tightenthesetscrew.
To Attach
Raisethefoot.
Loosenthefootholdersetscrewand
attachthefingerguardtothefoot
holder.
Tightenthesetscrewlightlyandlower
thefoot.
Pushthefingerguarddowntothe
needleplateandtightenthesetscrew
firmly.
Finger Guard
*
Fingerguardisnotillustrated
onotherpages.
*

13
15
20
5/8
6/8
Reverse Stitch Button
Aslongasyoukeepthereverse
stitchbuttondepressed,the
machinesewsbackwards.
Seam Guide Line
Thenumbersontheneedleplate
indicatethedistancebetweentheleft
needlepositionandtheline.
Thenumbersinthefrontindicatein
millimeters.
Thenumbersinthebackindicatein
inches.

14
Changing Needle
Raisetheneedlebyturningthe
handwheeltowardyouandlower
thepresserfoot.
Turnoffthepowerswitch.
Loosentheneedleclampscrewbyturningitcounter-clockwise.
Removetheneedlefromtheclamp.
Insertthenewneedleintotheneedleclampwiththeflatsideaway
fromyou.
Wheninsertingtheneedleintotheclamp,pushitupasfarasitwill
goandtightentheclampscrewfirmlywiththescrewdriver.
*Checkyourneedlesfrequentlyforbarbedorbluntedpoints.
Snagsandrunsinknits,finesilksandsilk-likefabricsare
permanetandarealmostalwayscausedbyadamagedneedle.

15
Thread and Needle Chart
Light
weight
Medium
weight
Heavy
weight
Fabrics
CrepedeChine,Voile
Lawn,Organdy,Georgette,Tricot
Linens,Cotton,Pique,
SergeDoubleKnits,Percale
Denim,Tweed,Gabardine,
Coating,DraperyandUpholsteryFabric
Threads
FineSilk
FineCotton
FineSynthetic
FineCottonCoveredPolyester
50silk
50to80Cotton
50to60Synthetic
CottonCoveredPolyester
50silk
40to50Cotton
40to50Synthetic
CottonCoveredPolyester
Needle Size
9
or
11
11
or
14
14
or
16
•In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing thin fabrics, and thicker threads and needles are used for sewing heavy fabrics. Always test
thread and needle size on a small piece of fabric which will be used for actual sewing.
•Use the same thread for needle and bobbin.
•When sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthetics, use a BLUE TIPPED needle. The blue tipped needle effectively prevents skipped stitches.
•When sewing very fine fabrics, sew over a piece of paper to prevent yarn distortion.

16
Winding the Bobbin
Horizontal Spool Pin
Ordinary Spool
Small Spool
Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the spool with the
thread coming off the spool as shown.
Attach the large spool holder pressing it firmly against the thread spool.
* The small spool holder is used with narrow or small thread spools.
Additional Spool Pin
The additional spool pin is used
to wind extra bobbins without
unthreading the machine.
To use, insert the additional
spool pin in the hole. Place the
felt and the spool on the pin.
Removing the Bobbin
Gently slide the hook cover plate
release button to the right, and
remove the cover plate.
Lift out the bobbin.

17
Threading the Bobbin Winder
Pulltheclutchknobawayfromthemachineto
disengagetheclutch.
Drawthethreadfromthespool.
Guidethethreadaroundthethreadguide.
Guidethethreadaroundthebobbinwinder
threadguide.
Insertthethreadthroughtheholethebobbin,
threadingfromtheinsidetotheoutside.
q
w
e
r
t
y
u
i
o
Putthebobbinonthebobbinwinderspindle,andpushittotheright.
Withthefreeendofthethreadheldinyourhand,depressthefootcontrol.
Stopthemachinewhenithasmadeafewturns,andcutthethreadcloseto
theholeinthebobbin.Depressthefootcontrolagain.Whenthebobbinis
fullywound,itwillstopautomatically.
Returnthebobbinwindertoitsoriginalpositionbymovingthespindletothe
left,andcutthethreadasshown.
Pushintheclutchknobtoengageclutch.
*Themachinewillnotsewuntilltheclutchknobispushedin.
iuy
r
t
w
q
o
e
e r

18
Place the bobbin in the bobbin
holder with the thread running
counter-clockwise.
Inserting the Bobbin
Guide the thread into the notch A
on the front side of the bobbin
holder. Draw the thread to the left
sliding it between the tension
spring blades.
Continue to draw the thread lightly
until the thread slips into notch B.
Pull out about 15 cm (6˝) of thread
and attach the hook cover plate.