JANOME 385.4052LX200 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.

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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 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

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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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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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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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