JANOME 385.4052LX200 User manual

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Sewing machines
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User manual
JANOME
SEWING MACHINE
Owner's Manual
MAQUINA DE COSER
Manual de Instrucciones
MACHINE .&.COUDRE
Manuel d'instructions
Model, Modelo, Modele 385.4052LX200
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
502-800-102 Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ont., M5B 2B8 CANADA www.sears.ca
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
CAUTION
Yoursewing machine isdesigned and constructedonlyfor HOUSEHOLD use,
Before usingthis sewing machine, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating instructions,
DANGER- To reduce the risk ofelectric shock:
t. This sewing machine shouldnever be leftunattended when pluggedin.Alwaysunplug this sewing machine from the
electricoutlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
2. Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb.Replace bulbwith same type rated 15 Watts.
3. Do not reach for a sewing machine that has fallen intowater. Unplug immediately.
4. Do not place or store thissewing machinewhere itcan fall orbe pulledintoa tub or sink.Do not place or drop itintowater
or other liquid.
WARNING- To reduce the risk of burns,fire, electricshock, or injuryto persons:
1. Do notallowthis sewing machine tobe used as a toy.Close attention is necessary when thissewingmachine is used by
or near children.
2. Use this sewing machine only for its intendeduse as described in thisowner's manual.
Use onlyattachments recommended bythe manufacturer as contained inthis owner's manual.
3. Never operate this sewing machine ifit has a damaged cord or plug,if it isnot working properly,if it has been dropped
or damaged, or dropped intowater.
Return this sewing machineto the nearest Sears store or service center for examination, repair,electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
4. Never operate this sewing machinewith any air opening blocked.Keep ventilationopenings ofthis sewing machine and
foot controller free from accumulationof lint, dust and loose cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any object intoany opening.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) productsare being used or where oxygen is being administered.
8. To disconnect,turn all controls to the off ("_') position,then remove plug from outlet.
9. Do not unplug by pullingon cord.To unplug,grasp the plug,not the cord.
tO. Keep fingers away from all moving parts.Special care is required aroundthe sewing machine needle.
11. Always use the properneedle 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 itto break.
"14.Switch this sewing machine off ("O ")when making any adjustment inthe needle area, such as threading the needle,
changingthe needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and the like.
15. Always unplugthis sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removingcovers, lubricating,or when making any
otheradjustments mentioned in this owner's manual.
SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS
When usingyour sewing machine for the firstfew times, place a waste fabric under the presser foot and run
the machine without thread for a few minutes.Wipe away any oilwhich may appear.
WARRANTY
FULL 25 YEAR WARRANTY ON DEFECT iN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP
For25 years from the date of purchase, Sears will,free of charge, repair defects in material or workmanship which
appear in the internal mechantcalpart of the sewing machine.
FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF SEWING MACHINE
For two years from the date of purchase Sears will, free of charge t repair defects in material or workmanship
wh ch appear n the e ectr ca and e ectron c equ pment of the sewing mash ne, nc ud ng motor, w r ng, e ec_ron c
components, switch and speed control.
FULL gO-DAY WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS AND MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
For 90 days from the date of purchase Sears will free of charge replace any parts and provide mechanical
service necessary mr proper operation of the sewing machine except for normal maintenance. Warranty service
s ave abe by return ng the sew ng mash ne to the nearest Sears Serv ce Center n the Un ted States.
IF THiS MACHINE iS USED FOR COMMERCIAL OR RENTAL PURPOSES.THE ABOVE WARRANTY
COVERAGES APPLY FOR ONLY g0 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
......................... Sears,R buckan€Co.,D/al 7WA.H ES tes.=L601 79.........................
GARANTIA
GARANTIA COMPLETA PaR 25 Ai_OS EN LA CABEZA DE LA MAQUINA DE COSER
Durante 25 ares desde la feeha de Is compra Sears ofrece, libre de costaI reparer los defactos en material o de manufacture
que puedan presentarse en ca componemes mec&n cos de a cabeza de ta m;tqu na de coser.
GARANTIA COMPLETA PaR 2 AhlOS EN EQUIPO ELECTRICO DE LA MAQUINA DE COSER
Durante 2 arias desde la fecha de la compra, Sears ofrecet librede caste, reparar los defectos en material o de manufacture
que puedan prseenfarse en el equipo el_ctrico de la m,_qumade coser, incluyendo componentes el6ctricos, motor,conexionse
el6c[ricas, imerruptory control de velocidad.
GARANTiA COMPLETA PaR 90 DIAS SABRE TODAS LAS PARTESY AJUSTES MECANICOS
Durante 90 dies desde la fecha de la compra, Sears ofrece, librade ccato, reemplazar cualquiera parte y proveer el servicio
mecanico necesario para la apropiada operacibn de la m&quina de coser excepropara mantenimlento normal El servicio de
garantia se puede ol:;tener enviando la m_.quina de coser at centro/departamento de Servicios Sears mas carcano en los
_stados Unidos.
SIESTA M/_QUiNA DE.COSER SE UTILIZA PAPA PROP(SSITOS COMERCiALES O DE ALQUILER, LA COBERTURA DE
GARANTIA CITADA MAS ARRIBA ESVALiDA UNICAMENTE DURANTE 90 DIAS A PARTIR DE LA FECHA DE COMPRA
Esta garanti8 le da a usted derechos legales especificos, pero usted puede tener tambi6n etros dereches los cuales varian de
est8oo a estado.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/St 7WA, Hoffmen Estates, IL 60179
GARANTIE
GAPANTIETOTALE DE 25 ANS SUR LE MI_CANISME DE LA MACHINE
Pendant 25 ans& partir de la date d'achat, Sears r_parere gratuitement tout d6faut de mat6riau ou de fabrication qui
appara_ra dana e m6can sme de votre mach ne.
GARANTIETOTALE DE DEUX ANS SUR L'I_QUIPEMENT ELECTRIQUE
Pendant deux ans, _tpartir de la date d'achat, Sears rdpamre gratuitement tout d_)fautde msteriau oude fabrication qui
apparaTtradens le moteur le c_.blage, rintsrrupteur ou Is commande de vitesse de marche, dana les circuitselectriques ou
6tectron ques.
GAPANTIETOTALE DE 90 JOURS SURTOUTES LES PIr:CES ET LA MISE AU POINT DU MECANISME
Pendant gOjaurs 8 partir de la date d'achat Sears effectuera gratuitement tout re.placement de Ri_ce et r6glage n6cessaires
au,bon fonctionnement de la machine I'entretien ordinaire 6tent _.la charge de I'utihsatsur. Pour 56n6ficier des avan_tagse
.q.uafire la garantie ci-dessus, adrassez-vous a votre magasin habituel ou au service apr,.s-vents Sears, partout aux Etats-
unis.
Si CETT,E MACHINE A COUDRE SERT A DES FiNS COMMERCIALES OU DE LOCATION, LA GARANTIE CI-DESSUS SE
LIMITE A 90 JDURS A CDMPTER DE LA DATE D'ACHAT.
Cetfa gamntie vous donne des droits Idgaux precis,et _ventuellement d'autres droits,ceux-ci pouvant verier d'une _fat &une
autro.
............................ S_rs_ Roebuckend Co. D/817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179
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WARRANTY
FULL 25 YEAR WARRANTY ON DEFECT iN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP
For25 years from the date of purchase, Sears will, free ofcharge, repair defects in material or workmanship which
appear =nthe internal mechan=calpart of the sewing machine.
FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF SEWING MACHINE
For two years from the date of purchase Sears will free of charge t repair defects in material or workmanship
which appear n the e ectr ca and e ectron c equ prnent of the sewing mach ne, nc ud ng motor, w r ng, e ectron c
components, switch and speed control.
FULL 90=DAY WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS AND MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
For90 days from th.edate of purchase Sears will free of charge replace any parts and provide mechanical
service necessary mr proper operation of the sewing machine except for normal maintenance. Warranty service
s ava ab e by return ng the sew ng roach ne to the nearest Sears Serv ce Center n Canada.
iF THIS MACHINE iS USED FOR COMMERCIAL OR RENTAL PURPOSES,THE ABOVE WARRANTY
COVERAGES APPLY FOR ONLY gO DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,and you may also have otherrightswhichvaryfromprovinceto province.
................................. S RS CA"AOA' TqRO"TO,ONT',mS2a8.................................
GARANTIA
GARANTIA CDMPLETA PeR 25 AI_OS EN LA CABEZA DE LA MAQBINA DE COSER
Durante 25 a_os desde la tachs de la compra Sears efrece, iibre de costo_reparer los defactos en material e de manufa_ura
que puedan presentarse enos componemes mec_n cos de a cabeza de _am_qu na de coser.
GARANTIA COMPLETA PeR 2 A_IOS EN EQUIPO ELECTRICO DE LA MAQUINA DE COSER
Durente 2 a_os desde la tachs de la compre, Sears ofrece, librede costo, mmparerlosdebctos en material o de manufacture
que puedan presentarse en el equipo el_,'trico de la m_quma de coser, incluyendocomponentes el6ctricos, motor, conexiones
el_'tricas, imerruptor ycontrol de velocidad.
GARANTIA COMPLETA PeR 90 DIAS SOBRE TODAS LAS PARTESY AJUSTES MECANICOS
Durante 90 aliasdesde latachs de lacompra, Sears ofrece, libre de costa, reemplazsr cualquiera parte y proveer el servicio
mec_nico necesario para la apropiada opereci6n de la mSq.uinade coser exceplo para mantenimlento normal. El sen/icio de
garantfa se puede oStener env andoa m_qu na de coser a_cantro/departamento ae Sen/c os Sears mas carcano en Canad#..
SI ESTA MAQUINA DE COSER SE UTILIZA PAPA PROPOSITOS COMERCIALES O DE ALQUILER, LA COBERTURA DE
GARANTIA CITADA MAS ARRIBA ES VALIDA UNICAMENTE DURANTE 90 DIAS A PARTIR DE LA FECHA DE COMPRA
Esta.ga.rantfale.da, a usted derechca legales especMcos, pero usted puede tener tambi6n otros derechos loscuales vadan de
provlnclaa prov|ncla.
SEARS CANADA., TORONTO, ONT., M5B 2B8
GARANTIE
GARANTIE TOTALE DE 25 ANS SUR LE MECANISME DE LA MACHINE
Pendant 25 ans _ partir de la date d'achat, Sears r6parem gratuitement tout d6faut de mat6riau ou de fabrication qui
apparaltra dana e m6can sine de votre mach ne.
GARANTIE TOTALE DE DEUX ANS SUR L.'EQUIPEMENT ELECTRIQUE
Pendant deux ans, _ partir de la date d'achat, Sears r_parera gmtuitement tout d6faut de materiau ou de fabricationqui
apparattra dans le moteur le c_.blage, I'interrupteur ou]a commande de vitesse de mamhe, dans les circuitsefactriques ou
_lectron ques.
GARANTIE TOTALE DE 90 JOURS SUR'rOUTES LES PI_:CES ET LA MISE AU POINT DU MECANISME
Pendant 90ioure =_partir de la date d'achat Sears effectuem gratuitement tout remplacement de Ri_ce et r6glage n6cessaires
aubon fonctionnement de la machine I'entretien ordinaim 6tant _ la charge de I'utilisateur. Pour 1_6n6ficierdes avantages
qu offre a garant e e -dessus, adressez-vous a votre magas n hab rue ou au sen/ce apr_.s-vente Sears, partout aux Canada.
SI CETT.E MACHINE ._ COUDRE SERT _, DES FINS COMMERCIALES OU DE LOCATION, LA GARANTIE CI-DESSUS SE
LIMITE Ag0 JOURS A COMPTER DE LA DATE D ACHAT.
Cette g.arantievous donne des droits 16=gauxprecis, et 6ventuellement d'autres droits, ceux-ci pouvant varier d'une province
une autre.
SEARS CANADA., TORONTO, ONT., M5B 2B8
Table of Contents
SECTION 1. ESSENTIAL PARTS ............................... 2
Name of Parts .............................................................. 2
SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW .................... 4
Extension Table ........................................................... 4
Detaching the table ...................................................... 4
Attaching the table ....................................................... 4
•Advantages and uses of free arm sewing: .................. 4
Accessories Storage Box ............................................. 4
Available Accessories and Attachments ...................... 6
Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply ............. 8
Foot control .................................................................. 8
Polarized Plug .............................................................. 8
Sewing Light ................................................................. 8
Presser Foot Lifter ...................................................... 10
To Attach and Remove the Presser Foot ................... 10
To remove: ................................................................. 10
To attach: ................................................................... 10
Changing Needle ....................................................... 12
To check the needle ................................................... 12
Selecting Needle and Fabric ...................................... 14
Setting Spool Pins ...................................................... 18
Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case .................... 18
Winding the Bobbin .................................................... 20
Threading Bobbin Case ............................................. 20
Threading the Machine .............................................. 22
Needle Threader ........................................................ 24
Drawing Up Bobbin Thread ........................................ 24
Balancing Needle Thread Tension ............................. 26
Correct tesion: ............................................................ 26
Needle thread tension is too tight: .............................. 26
Needle thread tension is too loose: ............................ 26
Adjusting Bobbin Thread Tension .............................. 26
Pattern Selector Dial .................................................. 28
Stitch Length Dial ....................................................... 28
Stitch width dial .......................................................... 28
Reverse Stitch Button ................................................ 30
Dropping the Feed Dog .............................................. 30
SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING .................................... 32
Straight Stitch Sewing ................................................ 32
To change Sewing Direction ...................................... 32
Using the Seam Guides on the Needle Plate ............. 34
Turning Square Corners ............................................. 34
Variable Needle Position ............................................ 34
Zigzag Stitching .......................................................... 36
SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHING ............................ 36
Overcasting ................................................................ 36
Tricot Stitch ................................................................ 38
Knit Stitch ................................................................... 38
Straight Stretch Stitch ................................................ 40
Sewing on Buttons ..................................................... 42
Buttonhole .................................................................... 44
To adjust buttonhole stitch density: .............................. 46
Corded Buttonhole ....................................................... 48
Zipper Application ........................................................ 50
Blind Stitch Hemming ................................................... 52
SECTION 5. DECORATIVE STITCHING .................... 54
Shell Tuck .................................................................... 54
Stretch Stitch Patterns ................................................. 54
Smocking ..................................................................... 56
Box Stitching ................................................................ 56
Applique ....................................................................... 58
Decorative Satin Stitch Pattern .................................... 58
Twin Needle Sewing .................................................... 60
Using Even Foot ........................................................... 62
Quilting bar for the even foot ........................................ 62
SECTION 6. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE ................... 64
Dismantling and Assembling Hook Race Unit .............. 64
To dismantle hook race unit: ........................................ 64
To assemble hook race unit: ........................................ 64
Cleaning the Feed Dog ................................................ 64
Oiling the Machine ....................................................... 66
Oil behind the face cover ............................................. 66
Oil the shuttle area ....................................................... 66
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 68
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SECTION 1. ESSENTIAL PARTS
Name of Parts
Reverse stitch button
_2_Pattern selector dial
(3) Stitch length dial
_4_Stitch width dial
Bobbin winder stopper
Bobbin winder spindle
(7) Spool pins
(8) Bobbin winder thread guide
Thread guide
@) Thread take-up lever
Thread tension dial
@ Face plate
Thread cutter
Needle threader
Needle plate
Presser foot holder
Needle clamp
@ Needle
_9_Presser foot
_0_Extension table
Carrying handle
_2_Handwheel
Power switch
@ Machine socket
Free arm
_6_Buttonhole lever
_ Presser foot lifter
Note:
The spec ficatons are subect to change without prior notice.
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SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW
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 sewing:
--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
Accessories Storage Box
Sewingaccessoriesare conveniently located in theextension
table,
(9) Accessories storage box
Available Accessories and Attachments
To order parts and accessories listed below, call:
%800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) (USA only)
6 am-11 pm, CST, 7 days a week
1*800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) (CANADA only)
24hours a day, 7 days a week
When ordering parts and accessories, provide the following
information:
1, Part Number
2, Part Name
3, Model Number of Machine
Ref. No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
PaN NO.
102261000
639804000
302801004
*731806001
611511001
*737801015
611406002
740801004
*620404008
611411000
*743813008
480001009
000009803
647808009
647803004
*741814003
*802424004
*200117100
*941850000
*940250000
*940320000
*611404000
214509003
*200262101
214015007
031119115
Description
3 x Bobbin
Needle set (HA-14 x 3)
Twin needle
Straight stitch foot
Zigzag foot
Satin stitch foot
Zipper foot
Automatic buttonhole foot
Overlock foot
Blind hem foot
Cording foot
Carrying case (hard cover)
Light bulb
Seam ripper / Buttonhole opener
Screwdriver
Oil
Lint brush
Embroidery foot
Binder foot
Ultraglide foot
Pin4uck foot
Hemmer foot (2 mm)
Walking foot
Needle threader
Quilter bar (for walking foot)
Foot control
'These interns are not furnished with the machine, but may be ordered
}er instructions above.
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15 "16
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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.
Power supply plug
Power switch
C3_Outlet
_4_Machine socket
C5_Machine plug
C6_Foot control
Foot control
Sewing speed canbe variedby thefoot control,
The harderyoupressonthecontrol,thefasterthemachineruns,
Caution:
Do notplace anythingonthefoot contorol,otherwisethe
machnew startadvertenty,
Polarized Plug
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of an electric shock, this plug is
intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit 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.
Foot Controller Model YC-482J-1 or TJC-150 is used with
Sewing Machine Model 385.2049LXxxx (xxx represents
numbers 000 through 999).
Sewing Light
The sewing light is located behind the face plate.
To change the bulb, take the face plate off the sewing machine by
removing the setscrew.
* Unplug the power supply before changing the bulb.
* Do not dismantle the machine other than explained in this
manual.
• To remove ............................. Turn to the left.
• To replace ............................. Turn to the right.
Waning:
The bu b coud be HOT, Protectyourfingers whenhandleit,
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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.
_ Normal up position
_2_Highest position
To Attach and Remove the Presser Foot
To remove:
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.
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.
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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 fiat
surfaceshouldbe consistent,Neverusea bentor bluntneedle,
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Selecting Needle and Fabric
For general sewing, use needle sizes 11 or 14. A fine thread and needle should be
used for sewing lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will not be marred. Heavy fabrics
require a needle large enough to pierce the fabric without fraying the needle thread.
In the needle set, there is one each of sizes 11, 14, 16, and 18, and a blue needle.
Use the blue needle to eliminate skipped stitches when sewing knits and synthetic
fabrics.
Special needles should be used on certain fabrics. A denim needle with a sharp tip
effectively pierces dense fabrics such as denim and canvas. For topstitching, a
special topstitching needle with a larger eye, accommodates heavier weight thread.
Leather needles punch small holes in leather and suede, allowing the thread to
follow through the hole.
Check your needles frequently for rough or blunt tips. Snags and runs in knits, fine
silks and silk-like fabrics are permanent, and are often caused by damaged
needles.
Always purchase a good quality thread. It should be strong, smooth and consistent
in thickness.
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WEIGHT FABRIC TYPE OF NEEDLE NEEDLE SIZE
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy, Organdy Universal 9 (65)
Very Light Net, Tulle Ball Point 9 (65)
Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine, Orange 11 (75)
Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen, Blue 11 (75)
Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de Sole, 12 (80)
Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed Crepe,
Light Qiana
Blue 11 (75)
Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, Tricot
Ball Point 11 (75)
Leather, Suede Wedge Point Leather 11 (75)
Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen, Poplin,
Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz, Gabardine, Felt, Red 14 (90)
Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics
Medium Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch
Velour,
Stretch Terry, Ball Point 14 (90)
Sweater Knits
Leather, Vinyl, Suede Wedge Point Leather 14 (90)
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking Denim 16 (100)
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur, Purple 16 (100)
Heavy Drapery Fabrics
Leather, Suede Wedge Point Leather 16 (100)
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics Green 18 (110)
11 (75)
All Topstitching for Special Finish Topstitching 14 (90)
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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.
_L_Upper thread
Hole
(3_Tangle
Note :
When using thread which has tendency to tangle around spool
pin, thread through the hole of spool pin as shown. The hole
shou d face the thread spoo.
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Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case
Open the hook cover,
_ Hook cover
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you.
Take out the bobbin case by holding the latch.
(2) Latch
When inserting the bobbin case, place the horn into the recess
of the hook race.
(3) Horn
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Winding the Bobbin
I1] Pull the handwheel out,
[21Draw the thread from spool,
Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide.
[31Insert the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the
inside to the outside.
Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
14]Push it to the right.
[51With 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.
[61Depress 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.
[7 Push the handwheel to the left. (original position).
Note :
Return the bobbin winder spindle when the machine stops.
Threading Bobbin Case
1]]Place the bobbin intothe bobbin case,
Make sure the thread unwinds in the direction of arrow,
[2 Pull the thread into the bobbin case slot.
[3 Draw the thread under the tension spring and into the
delivery eye,
* Leave about 10 cm (4") of free thread.
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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.
II11Draw the thread into thread guide using both hands.
121While holding the thread near spool, draw thread down
into the tension area and then around the check spring
holder.
Ii_]Firmly draw the thread up and through the take-up lever
from right to left.
1411Then draw the thread down and slip it into the lower
thread guide.
151Draw the thread down and slip it into needle bar thread
guide on the left.
16 Thread the needle eye from front to back.
* Refer to page 24 for the built-in needle threader.
Note:
You may want to cut the end of thread with sharpscissors for
eas er need e thread rig.
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Needle Threader
II11Raise the needle to its highest position.
Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go.
121Turn 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.
131Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow in the
illustration, drawing the thread loop through the needle.
1411Pull 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 100
should also work well.
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Drawing Up Bobbin Thread
II11Raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread
lightly with your left hand.
121Turn 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.
131Pull 15 cm (6") of both threads back and under the
presser foot.
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Balancing Needle Thread Tension
IlKCorrect 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.
@_Needle thread (Top thread)
_2_Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
@_Right side (Top side) of fabric
@_Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
(5_Thread tension dial
_6_Setting mark
121Needle 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.
131Needle 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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Pattern Selector Dial
Raise the needle and presser foot. Turn the pateern selector
dial to set the setting mark at the symbol corresponding to the
desired pattern.
0_ Setting mark
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Stitch Length Dial
Turn the stitch length dial to set the setting mark at the desired
stitch length.
The higher the number, the longer the stitch length
0_ Setting mark
• "_ "is the recommended setting for buttonhole stitching.
• Adjust the dial in the 0.5-4 range when you sew the zigzag
stitch.
• Set the dial at "S.S." to sew the stretch stitch pattern sewing.
• If the stretch stitch pattern is not uneven, turn the stitch
length dial in the direction of "-" to compress it, or "+" to
expand it.
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S.S.
Stitch width dial
Turn the stitch width dial to set the setting mark at the
desired stitch width.
The higher the number, the wider the stitch width
d_ Setting mark
Note :
Raise the needle above the fabric, when you turn the stitch
wdth da.
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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
II11Open the hook cover,
d_ Hook cover
121To drop the feed dog, pull down the drop lever and
move it to the right, as illustrated,
(2) Drop lever
131To 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
_L_Pattern selector: A
_2_Presser foot: Zigzag foot
(3) Thread tension: 2-6
_4_Stitch length: 1.5-4
(5_Stitch width: a:) (0) or aD (5)
I1] Raise 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.
121For 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.
131Draw the threads up and into the thread cutter.
The threads are cut the proper length for starting the next
seam.
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To Change Sewing Direction
Stop the machine and turnthe handwhee] toward you tobring 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,
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JANOME 385.4052LX200 User manual

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Sewing machines
Type
User manual

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