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Using the seam guides on the needle plate

The seam guides on the needle plate helps you

measure seam width.

* The numbers indicate the distance between the

center needle position and the guide line.

Numbers on the needle plate

Distance in centimeters

15

20

10

1.3

1.6

1.9

6/8"

5/8"

4/8"

3/8"

2.0

1.5

1.0

1.0

1

Guide lines

2

Cornering guide

3

Needle plate

4

Needle plate hole

5

Seam width from the center needle position

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 toward 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.

2

Cornering guide

1

3

4

2

5

2

Janome us2004 Instruction Manual 

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US2004 Owners Manual/ User Guide

Summary of Contents for US2004

Page 1: ...Janome US2004 Instruction Manual MODEL US 2004 Janome us2004 Instruction Manual www aaasewing com US2004 Owners Manual User Guide...

Page 2: ...or the electrical set 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...

Page 3: ...rest 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 the sewing m...

Page 4: ...lancing Needle Thread Tension 14 Pattern Selector Dial 15 Reverse Stitch Button 16 Dropping the Feed Dog 16 SECTION III BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch Sewing 17 To Change Sewing Direction 17 Using the S...

Page 5: ...8 Thread take up lever 9 Thread tension dial 10 Face plate 11 Thread cutter 12 Presser foot holder 13 Needle plate 14 Extension table 15 Carrying handle 16 Handwheel 17 Power switch 18 Machine socket...

Page 6: ...ing to reinforce pockets plackets and waistlines For stitching sleeves waistbands pants legs or any circular garment area For darning socks or mending knees elbows or areas of wear in children s cloth...

Page 7: ...ne socket 4 3 Insert the power supply plug 1 into the outlet 3 4 Turn on the power switch 2 to turn on the power and sewing light Foot control Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control The harder...

Page 8: ...To replace Push and twist to the right To Remove and Attach 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...

Page 9: ...ot Fine Cotton Covered Polyester Linens Cotton Pique 50 silk 11 Serge Double Knits 50 to 80 Cotton or Percale 50 to 60 14 Synthetic Cotton Covered Polyester Denim Tweed 50 silk 14 Gabardine Coating Dr...

Page 10: ...ch 3 Horn 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 1 Upper thread 2 Hole 3 T...

Page 11: ...and 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 6 Depress the foot control again When the bobbin is fully wound stop the m...

Page 12: ...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 thedelivery eye Leave about 10 cm 4 of free thread 1 2 3 Janom...

Page 13: ...read down into the tension area and then around the check spring holder 3 Firmly draw the thread up and through the take up lever from right to left 4 Then draw the thread down and slip it into the lo...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...needle thread tension by moving the dial to a lower number 3 Tighten the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a higher number Thread Tension for Zigzag Sewing To obtain better zigzag stitches t...

Page 16: ...the fabric and match the desired pattern with the setting mark by turning the pattern selector dial A BH C D E F G H K J I B 1 4 2 3 I A B C D E F G H J K 1 4 2 3 Janome us2004 Instruction Manual www...

Page 17: ...o drop the feed dogs pull down the lever and move it in the direction of the arrow as illustrated 3 To raise the feed dog pull down the lever and move it in the direction of the arrow as illustrated T...

Page 18: ...stening the ends 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 The threads are cut the proper l...

Page 19: ...e plate hole 5 Seam width from the center needle position 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 gui...

Page 20: ...SECTION IV UTILITY STITCHING Overcasting This type of stitch is used on the seam allowance to prevent fabric from fraying at raw edges 1 Stitch selector H 2 Presser foot Zigzag foot 3 Thread tension 1...

Page 21: ...the seam allowance on synthetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker It is also handy for darning and mending tears Place your fabric to allow a 1 5 cm 5 8 seam Trim the seam allowance after sewing...

Page 22: ...needle point comes just above the right hole of the button Sew about five stitches and raise the needle To strengthen the shank cut the threads leaving a 20 cm 8 tail Bring the needle thread down thr...

Page 23: ...onhole Stop sewing at a left stitch 4 Set the stitch selector at Sew four 4 to six 6 stitches Stop sewing at a right stitch 5 Set the stitch selector at Sew until you reach the back marking of the but...

Page 24: ...5 Depress the foot control gently and sew the buttonhole Each side of the buttonhole and the bartacks will be sewn over the cord 6 Remove the fabric from the machine and cut the sewing threads 7 Pull...

Page 25: ...edge of the zipper along the zipper teeth and stitch through the garment and zipper tape Turn the fabric and sew the other side of the zipper in the same way as you did the left side 1 Stitch selector...

Page 26: ...t and place the fabric under the foot so that the soft fold rests against the wall of hem guide Lower the foot then stitch slowly for better control so that the zigzag stitches fall on the hem allowan...

Page 27: ...hemmer foot Insert the folded portion of the fabric into the curl of the hemmer foot 4 Lower the hemmer foot then sew by lifting up the edge of the fabric to keep it feeding smoothly and evenly 5 Trim...

Page 28: ...brush and a soft dry cloth 1 Bobbin case 2 Hook race ring holder 3 Hook race ring 4 Hook 5 Hook race To assemble hook race Hold the hook by the center pin and fit it carefully back into the hook race...

Page 29: ...t once a year Use good quality sewing machine oil One or two drops of oil is sufficient Remove excess oil otherwise it may stain fabric If machine has not been used for an extended time oil it before...

Page 30: ...tor dial had been turned while the needle was in the material 1 The needle is incorrectly inserted 2 The needle is bent or blunt 3 The needle and or threads are not suitable for the work being sewn 4...

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