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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
followings:
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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 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 dealers 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 owner’s manual.
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SECTION 1. ESSENTIAL PARTS ..................2
Name of Parts ........................................................2
SECTION 2. GETTING READYTO SEW.......3
Extension Table......................................................3
Accessories Storage Box .......................................3
Standard Accessories ............................................4
Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply .......5
Presser Foot Lifter..................................................6
To Attach and Remove the Presser Foot ...............6
Changing Needle ...................................................7
To check the needle ...............................................7
Selecting needle and fabric....................................7
Setting Spool Pins..................................................8
Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case ................8
Winding the Bobbin ................................................9
Threading Bobbin Case .........................................9
Threading the Machine ........................................10
Needle Threader .................................................. 11
Drawing Up Bobbin Thread.................................. 11
Balancing Needle Thread Tension .......................12
Adjusting Bobbin Thread Tension ........................12
Pattern Selector Dial ............................................13
Stitch Length Control............................................13
Stitch Width Control .............................................13
Reverse Stitch Button ..........................................14
Dropping the Feed Dog........................................14
SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING ......................15
Straight Stitch Sewing ..........................................15
To Change Sewing Direction................................15
Using the Seam Guides on the Needle Plate.......16
Turning Square Corners.......................................16
Variable Needle Position ......................................16
Zigzag Stitching....................................................17
SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHING ............... 17
Overcasting .......................................................... 17
Tricot Stitch .......................................................... 18
Knit Stitch ............................................................. 18
Straight Stretch Stitch .......................................... 19
Sewing on Buttons ............................................... 20
Buttonhole ....................................................... 21-22
Corded Buttonhole ............................................... 23
Zipper Application................................................. 24
Blind Stitch Hemming........................................... 25
SECTION 5. DECORATIVE STITCHING ..... 26
Shell Tuck............................................................. 26
Stretch Stitch Patterns ......................................... 26
Smocking ............................................................. 27
Box Stitching (NH1718S exclusive)...................... 27
Applique ............................................................... 28
Decorative Satin Stitch Pattern
(NH1718S exclusive)............................................ 28
SECTION 6. CARE OFYOUR MACHINE.... 29
Dismantling and Assembling................................ 29
Hook Race Unit .................................................... 29
Cleaning the Feed Dog ........................................ 29
Sewing Light......................................................... 30
Troubleshooting ................................................... 31
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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qReverse stitch button
wPattern selector dial
eStitch width control
rStitch length control
tBobbin winder stopper
yBobbin winder spindle
uSpool pins
iBobbin winder thread guide
oThread guide
!0 Thread take-up lever
!1 Thread tension dial
!2 Face plate
!3 Thread cutter
!4 Needle threader (Model NH1718S exclusive)
!5 Needle plate
!6 Presser foot holder
!7 Needle clamp
!8 Needle
!9 Presser foot
@0 Extension table
@1 Carrying handle
@2 Handwheel
@3 Power switch
@4 Machine socket
@5 Free arm
@6 Buttonhole lever
@7 Presser foot lifter
SECTION 1. ESSENTIAL PARTS
Name of Parts
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Extension Table
The extension table provides added sewing surface
and can be easily removed for free arm sewing.
Detaching the table:
Pull the table away from the machine.
Attaching the table:
Push the extension table until it snaps into the
machine.
•Advantages and uses of free arm
—Avoid fabric bunching around the needle when bartacking
to reinforce pockets, plackets and waistlines.
— For stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or any
circular garment area
—For darning socks or mending knees, elbows or areas of
wear in children's clothes
SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW
Accessories Storage Box
Sewing accessories are conveniently located in the extension
table.
qAccessories storage box
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Description
Bobbins
Straight stitch foot
Satin stitch foot
Zipper foot
Automatic buttonhole foot
Screwdriver
Screwdriver
Seam ripper
Lint brush
Needle set
Carrying case (hard cover)
Foot control
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Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply
Before connecting the power cord, make sure the voltage and
frequency shown on the machine conform to your electrical
power.
1. Turn off the power switch.
2. Insert the machine plug into the machine socket.
3. Insert the power supply plug into the outlet .
4. Turn on the power switch to turn on the power and sewing
light.
qPower supply plug
wPower switch
eOutlet
rMachine socket
tMachine plug
yFoot control
Caution:
Do not place anything on the foot control, otherwise the
machine will start advertently.
Foot control
Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control.
The harder you press on the control, the faster the machine
runs.
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To Attach and Remove the Presser Foot
To remove:
Turnthehandwheeltowardyoutoraisetheneedletoitshighest
position.
Raise the presser foot.
Press the lever on the back of the foot holder.
The presser foot will drop off.
To attach:
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.
Presser Foot Lifter
The presser foot lifter raises and lowers your presser foot.
You can raise it about 0.6 cm (1/4") higher than the normal up
position for easy removal of the presser foot or to help you to
place heavy fabric under the foot.
qNormal up position
wHighest position
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Changing Needle
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you and
lower the presser foot.
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
Insert the new needle into the 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
permanent and are almost always caused by a damaged
needle.
To check the needle
Place the flat side of the needle on something flat (needle
plate, glass etc.). The clearance between the needle and flat
surface should be consistent. Never use a bent or blunt needle.
Fabrics Thread
Crepe de Chine, Voile, Fine Silk 65/9
Lawn, Organdy, Fine Cotton or
Georgette,
Fine Synthetic 75/11
Tricot Fine Cotton
Covered
Polyester
Linens, Cotton, Pique, 50 silk 75/11
Serge, Double Knits,
50 to 80 Cotton or
Percale 50 to 60
90/14
Synthetic
Cotton Covered
Polyester
Denim, Tweed, 50 silk 90/14
Gabardine,
Coating, Drapery and 40 to 50 Cotton
Upholstery Fabric 40 to 50 100/16
Synthetic
Cotton Covered
Polyester
Light
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Medium
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Heavy
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Thread and Needle Chart
* 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 seam puckering.
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Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case
Open the hook cover.
qHook cover
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you.
Take out the bobbin case by holding the latch.
wLatch
When inserting the bobbin case, place the horn into the recess
of the hook race.
eHorn
Setting Spool Pins
The spool pins are used for holding the spool of thread in order
to feed thread to the machine.
To use, pull up the spool pin. Push down for storage.
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Winding the Bobbin
zPull the handwheel out.
xDraw the thread from spool.
Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide.
cInsert the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the
inside to the outside.
Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
vPush it to the right.
bWith 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.
nDepress the foot control again.
When the bobbin is fully wound, stop the machine.
Return the bobbin winder spindle to its original position by
moving the spindle to the left, and cut the thread.
mPush the handwheel to the left. (original position).
Note :
Return the bobbin winder spindle when the machine stops.
Threading Bobbin Case
zPlace the bobbin into the bobbin case.
Make sure the thread unwinds in the direction of arrow.
cDraw the thread under the tension spring and into the
delivery eye.
* Leave about 10 cm (4") of free thread.
xPull the thread into the bobbin case slot.
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Threading the Machine
Raise the take–up lever to its highest position by turning
the handwheel toward you.
Raise the presser foot.
Place a spool on the spool pin as shown, with thread
coming from back of the spool.
vThen draw the thread down and slip it into the lower
thread guide.
bDraw the thread down and slip it into needle bar thread
guide on the left.
nThread the needle eye from front to back.
* Refer to page 11 for the built-in needle threader.
Note:
You may want to cut the end of thread with sharpscissors for
easier needle threading.
cFirmly draw the thread up and through the take-up lever
from right to left.
zDraw the thread into thread guide using both hands.
xWhile holding the thread near spool, draw thread down
into the tension area and then around the check spring
holder.
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Drawing Up Bobbin Thread
zRaise the presser foot and hold the needle thread
lightly with your left hand.
xTurn the handwheel slowly toward you with your right
hand until the needle goes down and continue turning
the handwheel until the take–up lever is at its highest
position.
Lightly draw up the needle thread forming a loop of
the bobbin thread.
cPull 15 cm (6") of both threads back and under the
presser foot.
Needle Threader (MODEL NH1718S exclusive)
zRaise the needle to its highest position.
Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go.
xTurn the knob in the direction of the arrow in the
illustration, then insert Hook into the needle eye.
Lead the thread around Guide and under Hook.
cTurn the knob in the direction of the arrow in the
illustration, drawing the thread loop through the needle.
vPull the thread through the needle eye.
* The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16 needle
or a Janome Blue tipped needle. Thread size 50 to 90
should also work well.
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Balancing Needle Thread Tension
zCorrect tesion:
The thread tension is adjusted depending on the sewing
materials, layers of fabric and sewing method.
* The ideal straight stitch has threads looked between two
layers of fabric, as illustrated (magnifies to show detail).
* 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 (bottomside) of
the fabric.
qNeedle thread (Top thread)
wBobbin thread (Bottom thread)
eRight side (Top side) of fabric
rWrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
tThread tension dial
ySetting mark
xNeedle thread tension is too tight:
The bobbin thread (bottom thread) will appear on the
right side (top side) of the fabric.......Loosen the needle
thread tension by moving the dial to a lower number.
Needle thread tension is too loose:
The needle thread (top thread) will appear on the wrong
side (bottom side) of the fabric.......Tighten the needle
thread tension by moving the dial to a higher number.
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Adjusting Bobbin Thread Tension
For general sewing, the bobbin thread tension does not need to
adjust. However, you can adjust the bobbin thread tension for a
specific sewing need.
Turn the adjusting screw to the right to tighten or, to the left to
loosen the tension.
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(Model NH1718S)
(Model NH1712S)
When the stitch width is narrow, the right side of the pattern is
cut off.
(Example: Pattern 5)
Stitch Width Control
Turn the stitch width control to set the setting mark at the
desired stitch width.
The higher the number, the wider the stitch width.
q Setting mark
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Pattern Selector Dial
Raise the needle and presser foot. Turn the pattern selector
dial to set the setting mark at the symbol corresponding to the
desired pattern.
qSetting mark
Turn the stitch length control to set the setting mark at the desired
stitch length.
The higher the number, the longer the stitch length.
qSetting mark
•“ ” is the recommended setting for buttonhole stitching.
• Adjust the stitch length control in the 0.5–4 range when you
sew the zigzag stitch.
• Set the stitch length control at “S.S.” to sew the stretch stitch
pattern sewing.
• If the stretch stitch pattern is uneven, slide the stitch
length control in the direction of “S” to compress it, or “L” to
expand it.
Stitch Length Control
Note :
Raise the needle above the fabric, when you turn the stitch
width control.
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PATTERN
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Reverse Stitch Button
As long as you keep the reverse stitch button depressed, the
machine sews backwards.
Dropping the Feed Dog
zOpen the hook cover.
qHook cover
xTo drop the feed dog, pull down the drop lever and
move it to the right, as illustrated.
wDrop lever
cTo raise the feed dog, pull down the drop lever and
move it to the left, as illustrated.
* The feed dog must be up for normal sewing.
* The feed dog will return to the up position when the
machine starts running.
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SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch Sewing
qPattern selector: 1 or 2
wPresser foot: Zigzag foot or Straight stitch foot
eThread tension: 2–6
rStitch length: 1.5–4
tStitch width: (0) or (5)
To Change Sewing Direction
Stop the machine and turn the handwheel toward you to bring the
needle down into the fabric.
Raise the presser foot.
Pivot the fabric around the needle to change sewing direction as
desired. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing.
zRaise the presser foot and position the fabric with its edge
lining up with a seam guide line on the needle plate.
Lower the needle into the fabric.
Lower the presser foot and smooth the threads toward
the back. Depress the foot control.
Gently guide the fabric along the guide line letting the fabric
feed by itself.
xFor fastening the end of seams, press the reverse stitch
button and sew several reverse stitches.
Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric, drawing
the threads to the back.
cDraw the threads up and into the thread cutter.
The threads are cut the proper length for starting the next
seam.
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NOTE: When using the straight stitch foot, make sure to set the
stitch width control at (Center needle position)
and stitch width at “5”. Otherwise the needle may strike
the sewing foot and possibly brrak.
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Using the Seam Guides on the Needle Plate
The seam guides on the needle plate help you to measure seam
width.
* The numbers indicate the distance between the center
needle position and the guide line.
Turning Square Corners
To turn a square corner 1.6 cm (5/8") from the fabric edge.
When the fabric edge facing you lines up with the cornering guide
as illustrated, stop stitching and lower the needle by turning the
handwheel towards you.
Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to line the edge with the
1.6 cm (5/8") seam guide.
Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the new direction.
wCornering guide
Variable Needle Position
When the straight stitch (pattern 1) is selected, you can move
the needle between center and left needle position by turning
the stitch width control.
qGuide lines
wCornering guide
eNeedle plate
rNeedle plate hole
tSeam width from the center needle position
Numbers on the needle plate
Distance in centimeters
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Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcasting, sewing on
buttons etc.
SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHING
Overcasting
qPattern selector: 3
wPresser foot: Zigzag foot
eThread tension: 1–4
rStitch length: 1–2
tStitch width: 5
The zigzag stitch is used on the seam allowance to prevent
fabric from fraying at raw edges.
Zigzag Stitching
qPattern selector: 3
wPresser foot: Zigzag foot
eThread tension: 2–5
rStitch length: 0.5–4
tStitch width: 5
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This stitch is used to finish the seam allowance on synthetics
and other fabrics that tend to pucker.
Place your fabric to allow a 1.6 cm (5/8") seam.
Trim the seam allowance after sewing.
This knit stitch is ideal for sewing swimwear and stretch velour
because it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength.
Place your fabric to allow a 1.6 cm (5/8") seam.
Trim the seam allowance after sewing.
Tricot Stitch
qPattern selector: 4
wPresser foot: Zigzag foot
eThread tension: 1–4
rStitch length: 0.5–4
tStitch width: 5
It is also handy for darning and mending tears.
Note :
Be careful not to cut the stitches.
Knit Stitch
qPattern selector: 7
wPresser foot: Zigzag foot
eThread tension: 1–4
rStitch length: S.S
tStitch width: 5
Note:
Be careful not to cut the stitches.
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