JANOME Schoolmate S-3023 Owner's manual

INSTRUCTION BOOK

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with

reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and

knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning

use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this

sewing machine.

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always

be followed, including the following:

This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only.

Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always

unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after

using and before cleaning.

2. Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb

with same type rated 15 Watts.

WARNING— To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric

shock, or injury to persons:

1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this

sewing machine is used by or near children.

2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this ownerʼs

manual.

Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained

in this ownerʼs manual.

3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or

plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or

damaged, or dropped into water.

Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or

service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical

adjustment.

4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked.

Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine and foot

controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.

5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

6. Do not use outdoors.

7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used

or where oxygen is being administered.

8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position, then

remove plug from outlet.

9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not

the cord.

10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is

required around the sewing machine needle.

11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause

the needle to break.

12. Do not use bent needles.

13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the

needle causing it to break.

14. Switch this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any

adjustment in the needle area, such as threading the needle,

changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the

presser foot, and the like.

15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet

when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other

adjustments mentioned in this ownerʼs manual.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The design and specifications are subject to change without a prior notice.

Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled

in accordance with relevant National legislation relating t

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electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact you

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retailer for guidance.

(European Union only)

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Do’s and Don’ts

1. Always be aware of the up-and-down movement of the needle and do not turn your attention

from the machine while it is running.

2. When leaving the sewing machine unattended, the main switch of the machine must be switched off

or the plug must be removed from the socket-outlet.

3. When servicing the sewing machine, or when removing covers or changing lamps, the machine

must be disconnected from the supply by removing the plug from the socket-outlet.

4. Do not place anything on the foot control, otherwise the machine will start inadvertently, or the

control or motor may burn out.

5. The maximum permissible power for the sewing lamp bulb is 15 watts.

6. When using your sewing machine for the first time, place a piece of waste fabric under the

presser foot and run the machine without thread for a few minutes. Wipe away any oil which

may have appeared.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I ESSENTIAL PART S

Names

of Part s ........................................................................................... . 4~ 5

Foot

Storage Compartment ............................................................................ . 6

Extension

Table(Accessory Storage Box ) ...................................................... 7

SECTION II GETTING READY TO SE

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Connecting

the Machine to the Power Suppl y ............................................... . 8

Foot

Contro l .................................................................................................... . 9

Sewing

Ligh t ................................................................................................... . 9

Pressure

Dia l ................................................................................................ . 1 0

Dropping

the Feed Dog s .............................................................................. . 1 0

T o Snap O n and Snap Off t he P re s er F oo t .................................................. . 1 1

To

Detach and Attach the Foot Holde r ........................................................ . 1 2

Re

verse Stitch Button .................................................................................... 13

Seam

Guide Line ........................................................................................... 13

Changing

Needle ........................................................................................... 14

Thread

and Needle Chart .............................................................................. 15

Winding

the Bobbin .................................................................................16~18

Drawing

Up Bobbin Threa d .......................................................................... . 20

B alan c ing Needle T h r ead T en s io n ............................................................... . 2 1

P a tt e r n S ele ct o r Dia l .................................................................................... . 2 2

Z ig z ag W id t h Con tr o l .................................................................................... . 2 2

St

i tc h Leng t h Con tr o l .................................................................................... . 2 2

Variable

Needle Positio n .............................................................................. . 2 2

SECCTION III BASIC SEWIN

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Straight

Stitch Sewin g .................................................................................. . 2 3

Changing

t he Sewing Direc t ion s .................................................................. . 2 4

Straight

Stitching on Heavy Fabric s ............................................................. . 2 4

Zigzag

Stitc h ................................................................................................. . 2 5

SECCTION IV UTILITY STITCHIN

G

Overcastin

g ................................................................................................... . 2 5

Overedge

Stitc h ............................................................................................ . 2 6

Tricot

Stitc h ................................................................................................... . 2 6

Tr iple

Str eng t h St i t i c h .................................................................................... 2 7

O u t line Str et c h St i t i c h .................................................................................... 2 7

Sewing

Button s ............................................................................................. . 2 8

Automatic

Buttonhol e ............................................................................. . 29~3 1

M anual B u tt onhol e .................................................................................. . 32 ~ 3 3

Corded

Buttonhol e ........................................................................................ . 3 4

Zipper

Applicatio n ................................................................................... . 35~3 7

Rolled

He m ............................................................................................. . 38~3 9

Blind

S t i tc h Hemmin g .................................................................................... 40

SECCTION V DECORATIVE STITCHIN

G

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c o r a t i v e S a t in St i tc h P a tt e r n s .................................................................. . 4 1

Stretch

Stitch Pattern s .................................................................................. . 4 1

A dju st ing Str e tc h St i t c h Ba lan c e ................................................................... 4 2

Sm

ock in g ...................................................................................................... . 4 2

Q uil t in g .......................................................................................................... . 4 3

Tuckin g ................................................................................................... . 4 4

Shell

Tuc k ..................................................................................................... . 4 5

Fagotin

g ........................................................................................................ . 4 5

Appliqu

e ........................................................................................................ . 4 6

Patch

Wor k ................................................................................................... . 4 6

SECCTION VI CARE OF YOUR MACHIN

E

Cleaning

the Bobbin Holde r ......................................................................... . 4 7

Cleaning

the Hook Rac e .............................................................................. . 4 8

Inserting

the Bobbin Holde r .......................................................................... . 4 8

Tr ouble

S hoo t in g .................................................................................... . 49 ~ 50

Threading the Machine .................................................................................. 19

Finger guard

...................................................................................................12

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SECTION I ESSENTIAL PARTS

Names of Parts

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!2

!4

!1

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!5

!6

!7

!8

q Stitch length control

w Zigzag width control

e Bobbin winder stopper

r Bobbin winder spindle

t Foot storage compartment

y Flip-top sewing instruction panel

u Spool holder (large)

i Spool pin

o Top cover

!0 Thread tension dial

!1 Pressure dial

!2 Face plate

!3 Buttonhole lever

!4 Thread cutter

!5

Needle plate

!6

Hook cover plate

!7

Hook cover plate release button

!8

Extension table

(Accessory storage box)

!9

Reverse stitch button

!9

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@4

@2

@3

@5

@7

@6

@8

@9

#0

#1

#2

@0 Thread take-up lever

@1 Carrying handle

@2 Handwheel

@3 Clutch knob

@4 Pattern selector dial

@5 Feed balance dial

@6 Power switch

@7 Machine socket

@8 Needle clamp screw

@9 Drop feed lever

#0 Free arm

#1 Presser foot

#2 Presser foot lifter

@1 @0

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Foot Storage Compartmen

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Each presser foot and pocket is lettered for easy

identification and storage. To achieve optimum

sewing results, use the foot recommended for

each sewing technique.

The automatic buttonhole foot can be stored in the

extension table.

Needle

case

L. Quilter

G. Blind stitch hem foot

D. Hemmer foot

C. Overedge foot

E. Zipper foot

B. Transparent buttonhole foot

A. Zigzag foot

R. Automatic buttonhole foot

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Extension Table (Accessory Storage Box)

Extension Table

The extension table provides added sewing surface and can be easily

removed for free arm sewing.

For free arm sewing

Lift out the extension table, as

illustrated .

For attaching the table

Position the two pins of the

storage box on the base slit and

push down gently.

Accessory storage box

Sewing accessoires are conveniently

located under the extension table.

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SECTION II GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply

Before connecting the power, make sure the voltage and frequency of your

electrical power conform to the machine.

Switch off the power, fit the nonreversible plug into the machine socket and

plug the machine into the power supply.

Switch on the power.

Operating Instructions:

The symbol "O" of a switch indicates the "off" position of a switch.

For an appliance with a polarized plug (one blad

e wider than the other):

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug i

s intended to fit in a

polarized outlet only one way

.

If it does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse th

e plug. If it still does not fit,

contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.

Do no

t modify the plug in any way.

The foot controller Model YC-482J or TJC-150 i

s used with this sewing

machine (US

A market only).

While in operation, always keep your eyes o

n 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 unplu

g from the power supply:

- when leaving the machine unattended

.

- when attaching or removing parts.

- when cleaning the machine.

Do not place anything on the foot control, otherwise the machine will

run intermittently.

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Foot Control

The sewing light is located behind the

face plate.

[To replace the bulb]

(A)

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To remove.........Turn to the left.

•

To replace.........Turn to the right.

(B)

•

To remove.........Push and twist to

the left.

•

To replace.........Push and twist to

the right.

NOTE: When replacing the bulb, unplug

the machine.

Sewing Light

Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control.

The harder you press on the control, the faster the

machine runs.

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Pressure Dial

The pressure dial should be set at “3” for regular sewing. Reduce

the pressure to “2” for appliques.

Set the pressure to “1” when sewing chiffon, lace, organdy and

other fine fabrics. Velours and knits with a lot of stretch may also

require a “1” setting.

Dropping the Feed Dogs

Drop feed lever is located underneath of

free arm bed.

To raise the feed

dogs, push the

lever to the

direction of arrow

as illustrated.

For dropping the

feed dogs, push

the lever to the

direction of arrow

as illustrated.

* Feed dogs must always be up for normal sewing.

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To Snap On and Snap Off the Presser Foot

To snap off

Turn the handwheel toward you to

raise the needle to its highest

position. Raise the presser foot.

Press the lever on the back of the

foot holder.

The presser foot will drop off.

When attaching the presser foot,

the pressure dial should always be

at position “3”.

Place the presser foot so the pin

on the foot lies just under the

groove of the foot holder.

Lower the foot holder to lock the

foot in place.

The presser foot can be raised

higher for additional clearance.

To snap on Additional Clearance

To Detach and Attach the Foot Holder

To Detach To Attach To Detach To Attach

Finger Guard

Reverse Stitch Button Seam Guide Line

Changing Needle

Thread and Needle Chart

Light

weight

Medium

weight

Heavy

weight

Fabrics Threads Needle Size

•

In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing thin fabrics, and thicker threads and needles are used for sewing heavy fabrics. Always test

thread and needle size on a small piece of fabric which will be used for actual sewing.

•

Use the same thread for needle and bobbin.

•

When sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthetics, use a BLUE TIPPED needle. The blue tipped needle effectively prevents skipped stitches.

•

When sewing very fine fabrics, sew over a piece of paper to prevent yarn distortion.

Winding the Bobbin

Horizontal Spool Pin

Ordinary Spool

Small Spool

Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the spool with the

thread coming off the spool as shown.

Attach the large spool holder pressing it firmly against the thread spool.

* The small spool holder is used with narrow or small thread spools.

Additional Spool Pin

The additional spool pin is used

to wind extra bobbins without

unthreading the machine.

To use, insert the additional

spool pin in the hole. Place the

felt and the spool on the pin.

Removing the Bobbin

Gently slide the hook cover plate

release button to the right, and

remove the cover plate.

Lift out the bobbin.

Threading the Bobbin Winder

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Place the bobbin in the bobbin

holder with the thread running

counter-clockwise.

Inserting the Bobbin

Guide the thread into the notch A

on the front side of the bobbin

holder. Draw the thread to the left

sliding it between the tension

spring blades.

Continue to draw the thread lightly

until the thread slips into notch B.

Pull out about 15 cm (6˝) of thread

and attach the hook cover plate.

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