Janome TS200Q User manual

Instruction Book

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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
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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NAMES OF PARTS
Names of Parts............................................................... 3
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6WLWFK&KDUW..................................................................... 4
GETTING READY TO SEW
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%HIRUH8VLQJ<RXU6HZLQJ0DFKLQH............................... 5
Operating Instructions: ................................................... 5
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Extension Table.............................................................. 6
)UHHDUP6HZLQJ............................................................ 7
0DFKLQH2SHUDWLQJ%XWWRQV............................................ 7
LCD Display.................................................................... 8
Function Keys................................................................. 8
6HOHFWLQJWKH6WLWFK3DWWHUQV .......................................... 8
Direct pattern selection .................................................. 8
6WLWFKZLGWKDGMXVWLQJNH\ ............................................... 9
6WLWFKOHQJWKDGMXVWLQJNH\.............................................. 9
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Clear key ........................................................................ 9
Presser Foot Lifter........................................................ 10
Changing the Presser Foot .......................................... 10
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder .................... 10
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Dropping or Raising the Feed Dog............................... 13
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Changing the Needle.................................................... 14
Fabric and Needle Chart .............................................. 14
6HWWLQJWKH6SRRORI7KUHDG ......................................... 15
Bobbin Winding ........................................................15-17
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Needle Threader .......................................................... 19
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread .................................... 20
BASIC SEWING
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8VLQJ6HDP*XLGHV ..................................................... 22
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Altering the Needle Drop Position................................ 23
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/RFNLQJ6WLWFK............................................................... 24
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Attaching Elastic........................................................... 28
Buttonholes .................................................................. 29
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Round-end and Fine Fabric Buttonhole ....................... 33
Keyhole Buttonholes .................................................... 33
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Knit Buttonhole............................................................. 33
Corded Buttonhole ....................................................... 34
Welted Buttonhole...................................................35-36
'DUQLQJ6WLWFK............................................................... 37
Tacking ......................................................................... 38
Eyelet............................................................................ 39
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Blind Hemming............................................................. 43
%XWWRQ6HZLQJ .............................................................. 44
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DECORATIVE STITCHING
Patchwork..................................................................... 45
6KHOOWXFN....................................................................... 45
$SSOLTXH ....................................................................... 46
Pintucking..................................................................... 46
Fringing......................................................................... 47
Drawn Work.................................................................. 47
&URVV6WLWFK .................................................................. 48
Fagoting........................................................................ 48
French Knots and Candlewick Knots ........................... 48
6FDOORS6WLWFK................................................................ 49
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6WLSSOLQJ6WLWFK.............................................................. 50
&ODVS6WLWFKHV .............................................................. 50
6DWLQ6WLWFKHV ............................................................... 50
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PROGRAMMING PATTERNS AND LETTERS
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Programming the Pattern Combination........................ 53
Deleting or Inserting a Pattern (letter).......................... 54
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Programming Letters.................................................... 55
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CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog ...................... 56
Installing the Bobbin Holder ......................................... 56
3UREOHPVDQG:DUQLQJ6LJQDOV .................................... 57
Troubleshooting............................................................ 58
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NOTE:
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without prior notice.
Upper thread guide
Bobbin winding tension disk
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Bobbin winder spindle
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LCD display
Function keys
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Needle up/down button
Auto-lock button
Reverse button
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Extension table (Accessory box)
Thread cutter
Face cover
Thread tension dial
Thread take-up lever
Lower thread guide
Needle clamp screw
Needle
Presser foot
Hook cover release button
Hook cover plate
Needle plate
Feed dogs
Foot holder
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Lever
Buttonhole lever
Needle threader
Carrying handle
Hole for stitch chart
Free-arm
Drop feed lever
Presser foot lifter
Power inlet
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Power switch
Ventilation openings
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Feed balancing dial
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To carry the sewing machine, hold the carrying handle
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Standard Accessories
Zigzag foot: A (set on the machine)
Zipper foot: E
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Automatic buttonhole foot: R
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Overedge foot: C
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Extra spool pin
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Needle set
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Foot control
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Stitch Chart
Insert the stitch chart qinto the chart holder w.
Insert the pin einto the hole for the stitch chart r.
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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:
The start/stop button does not work when the foot
control is connected.
GETTING READY TO SEW
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.
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Operating Instructions:
The symbol “O” on the switch indicates the “off” position
of the switch.
Foot control model 21371 or 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.
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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The foot control sign will be displayed when the foot
control is connected to the machine.
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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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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.
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Extra spool pin can be stored in the accessory storage.
Insert the pin into to the hole.
Place the extra spool pin on the storage as shown.
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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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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:
The start/stop button cannot be used when the foot
control is connected to the machine.
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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.
NOTE:
There will be particular functions of the reverse button
when pattern 01 , 02 , 32 or 33 in mode 1 is
selected. Refer to pages 24, 37 and 38 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.
rNeedle up/down button
Press the needle up/down button to bring the needle up
or down.
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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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The LCD display shows following information when the
machine is turned on.
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Function Keys
Mode selection
When the power switch is turned on, the pattern selection
mode 1 (mode 1) is set automatically.
Each time you press the mode key q, the green light e
will shift and the mode wwill change from 1 to À.
Stitch numbers and their images on the each mode are
shown on the stitch chart.
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NOTE:
The 3 green lights will be lit at the same time when
the mode À is selected.
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Selecting the Stitch Patterns
To select the desired stitch pattern, press the mode key
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(rand t) until the pattern number of the desired stitch
is indicated.
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number.
To change the second digit uof the stitch pattern
number, press the arrow keys tunder the second digit
of the pattern number.
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Direct pattern selection
You can select stitch patterns 00, 07, 10 and 20 in mode
1 directly by pressing the corresponding direct pattern
selection key i.
The stitch image of stitch pattern are indicated on each
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Stitch width adjusting key
Press “+” or “–” oto change the stitch width or needle
drop position, depending on the selected stitch pattern.
Refer topages 23, 26 and 32.
Stitch length adjusting key
Press “+” or “–” !0 to change the stitch length of the
selected pattern. You can also adjust the buttonhole
density, the evenness of darning, and the size of eyelet
with this key. Refer to pages 23, 26 and 32.
Memory key
Press the memory key !1 to memorize the selected
pattern for the pattern combination. Refer to page 52.
Clear key
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Press the clear key !2 to cancel the input and select
the stitch pattern 00 of the selected mode.
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Press the clear key !2 to clear the memorized stitch
pattern.
Press and hold the clear key !2 until the buzzer beeps
to clear all memorized stitch patterns. Refer to page
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Presser Foot Lifter
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.
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Changing the Presser Foot
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before changing the foot.
Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern.
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Removing the presser foot
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise. Raise the presser foot, and
press the lever on the back of the foot holder.
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Attaching the presser foot
Place the selected presser foot so that the pin on the foot
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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
Remove the setscrew by turning it counterclockwise with
a screwdriver.
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Attaching the foot holder
Align the hole in the foot holder with the threaded hole in
the presser bar.
Fit the setscrew into the hole.
Tighten the setscrew by turning it clockwise with the
screwdriver.
eHole
rThreaded hole
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Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension
Straight stitch balanced tension
The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two
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If you look at the top and bottom of the seam, notice that
the stitches are evenly balanced.
qNeedle thread (top thread)
wBobbin thread (bottom thread)
eTo loosen
rTo tighten
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number, the tighter the top thread tension.
Results depend on:
- stiffness and thickness of the fabric
- number of fabric layers
- type of stitch
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Tension is too loose
The needle thread shows through on the wrong side of
the fabric, and the stitch feels bumpy. Turn the dial to a
higher number to tighten the needle thread tension.
qNeedle thread (top thread)
wBobbin thread (bottom thread)
eTo tighten tension
rRight side (top side) of fabric
tWrong side (bottom side) of fabric
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The bobbin thread shows through on the right side of the
fabric, and the stitch feels bumpy. Turn the dial to a lower
number to loosen the needle thread tension.
qNeedle thread (top thread)
wBobbin thread (bottom thread)
eTo loosen tension
rRight side (top side) of fabric
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Zigzag stitch
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.
Results vary with fabric, thread and sewing conditions.
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The corner of each zigzag pulls together on the right side
of the fabric
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The corner of each zigzag point pulls together on the
wrong side of the fabric.
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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.
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.
NOTE:
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lowering the feed dog.
View from the rear
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Needle Stop Position Setting
You can set the needle stop position to up or down when
the machine stops.
To enter the needle stop position setting mode, turn the
power off.
Press and hold the needle up/down button q, and turn
the power switch on. Hold then needle up/down button
until the needle stop position setting screen appears as
shown.
w
The default setting is up and “uP” sign appears on the
screen.
Press the needle up/down button q.
The “dn” sign appears and the needle stop position is set
to down.
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Changing the Needle
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before changing the
needle.
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise, and lower the presser
foot.
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise. 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.
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should be consistent. Never use a bent or blunt needle.
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lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will not be marred.
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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 (Part No. 990311000,
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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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Removing the bobbin
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and remove the hook cover plate.
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Extra spool pin
The extra spool pin is for winding bobbins without
unthreading the machine.
Insert the extra spool pin into the hole.
The extra spool pin should point to the bobbin winder
tension disk.
Draw the thread from the spool and pass the thread
around the bobbin winding tension disk as shown.
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uHole for extra spool pin
iBobbin winder tension disk
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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
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bobbin winding.
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zDraw the thread from the spool and pass the thread
around the bobbin winding tension disk.
qBobbin winding tension disk
xThread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside
to the outside.
cPut the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
vPush the bobbin to the right.
The bobbin icon appears on the LCD display.
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few layers, and then cut the thread close to the hole in
the bobbin.
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will stop spinning automatically.
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original position by moving the spindle to the left.
NOTE:
Do not move the bobbin winder spindle while the
machine is running.
mRemove the bobbin. Cut the thread as shown.
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bAttach the hook cover plate. Check the threading by
referring to the diagram rshown on the hook cover
plate.
rThreading diagram
cDraw the thread to the left, sliding it between the
tension spring blades.
Inserting the bobbin
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before inserting the bobbin
and threading the bobbin holder.
zPlace a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread
running off counterclockwise.
qEnd of thread
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cm) of thread.
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CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before threading the
machine.
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zDraw the end of the thread around the upper thread
guide.
Threading the Machine
xWhile holding the thread near the spool w, draw
the end of the thread down around the check spring
holder e.
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eCheck spring holder
cFirmly draw the thread up from right to left over the
take-up lever, and down into the take-up lever eye.
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the thread behind the needle bar thread guide on the
left.
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bUse the needle threader to thread the needle (see
page 19).
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Raise the presser foot. Press the
needle up/down button qto raise
the thread take-up lever to its
highest position.
qNeedle up/down button
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