Janome HD3000 Sewing Machine Instruction Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 owner’s manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s manual.
3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if
it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.
Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized 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 and/or cutting blade.
11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
12. Do not use bent needles.
13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
14. Switch this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as
threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and
the like.
15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or
when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For Europe only:
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
For outside Europe (except U.S.A and Canada):
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 appliance.
Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National
legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance.
(European Union only)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I ESSENTIAL PARTS SECCTION IV UTILITY STITCHING

Names of Parts.........................................................1 Zigzag Stitch..........................................................19
Foot Storage Compartment.....................................2 Overcasting............................................................19
Extension Table(Accessory Storage Box).................2 Overedge Stitch......................................................20
Accessory storage box.............................................2 Tricot Stitch............................................................20
Removable Extension Table.....................................3 Triple Strength Stitich.............................................21
Outline Stretch Stitich............................................21
SECTION II GETTING READY TO SEW Sewing Buttons......................................................22
Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply........4 Automatic Buttonhole....................................... 23-24
Foot Control.............................................................4 Manual Buttonhole.................................................25
Additional Clearance................................................5 Corded Buttonhole.................................................26
Pressure Dial............................................................5 Zipper Application............................................ 27-29
Dropping the Feed Dogs..........................................5 Rolled Hem.............................................................30
To Snap On and Snap Off the Preser Foot...............6 Blind Stitch Hemming............................................31
To Detach and Attach the Foot Holder.....................6
Reverse Stitch Button..............................................7 SECCTION V DECORATIVE STITCHING
Seam Guide Line......................................................7 Decorative Satin Stitch Patterns............................32
Changing Needle......................................................8 Stretch Stitch Patterns...........................................32
Thread and Needle Chart......................................8 Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance............................33
Winding the Bobbin..................................................9 Smocking...............................................................33
Horizontal Spool Pin..............................................9 Quilting...................................................................34
Additional Spool Pin..............................................9 Pin Tucking.............................................................35
Removing the Bobbin............................................9 Shell Tuck...............................................................36
Threading the Bobbin Winder.............................10 Fagoting.................................................................36
Inserting the Bobbin ....................................... 9-11 Applique.................................................................37
Threading the Machine...........................................12 Patch Work.............................................................37
Needle Threader.....................................................13
Drawing Up Bobbin Thread....................................14 SECCTION VI CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Balancing Needle Thread Tension..........................15 Cleaning the Hook Race........................................38
Thread Tension for Zigzag Sewing......................15 Sewing Light...........................................................39
Pattern Selector Dial..............................................16 Trouble Shooting.............................................. 40-41
Zigzag Width Control..............................................16
Stitch Length Control ............................................ 16
Variable Needle Position........................................16
SECCTION III BASIC SEWING

Straight Stitch Sewing............................................17
Changing the Sewing Directions............................18
Straight Stitching on Heavy Fabrics.......................18
SECTION I
o i u y ESSENTIAL PARTS
t Names of Parts
r q Stitch length control
!0 w Zigzag width control
e e Bobbin winder stopper
!1 w r Bobbin winder spindle
t Foot storage compartment
q y Flip-top sewing instruction panel
!2 u Spool holder (large)
i Spool pin
o Top cover
!0 Thread tension dial
!1 Pressure dial
!3 !2 Face plate
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!3 Buttonhole lever
!4 Thread cutter
!4
!5 Needle threader
!6 Needle plate
!5 !7 Hook cover plate
!8 Hook cover plate release button
!6 !9 Extension table
(Accessory storage box)
!7 @0 Reverse stitch button
!8 !9
@2 @1
@1 Thread take-up lever
@2 Carrying handle
@3 Handwheel
@4 Pattern selector dial
@5 Feed balance dial
@6 Power switch
@7 Machine socket
#2 @8 Needle clamp screw
@3 @9 Drop feed lever
#0 Free arm
#1 Presser foot
#1 #2 Presser foot lifter
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@6 @7
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Foot Storage Compartment

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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
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t e G. Blind stitch hem foot
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i A E r D. Hemmer foot
t E. Zipper foot
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Extension Table (Accessory Storage Box)
Sewing accessoires are conveniently located under
the extension table.
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!0 Screwdriver (large)
!1 Screwdriver (small)
!2 Lint brush
!0 !6 !3 Seam ripper (buttonhole opener)
!4 Spool holder (large)
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!5 Spool holder (small)

!1 !6 R. Automatic buttonhole foot
!7 Bobbin X 5 (1 set on the machine)
!8 Extra spool pin
!2 !7 !9 Felt
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!4 !5 !9
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Removable Extension Table
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.
Free arm sewing:

The free arm is used for stitching sleeves, waistbands,
pant legs or any other tubular garments.
It is also useful for darning socks or elbows.
For attaching the table

Position the two pins of the storage box on the base
slit and push down gently.
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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.
While in operation, always keep your eyes on 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 unplug 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.
Operating Instructions:
The symbol “O” of a switch indicates the “off” position
of a switch.
For an appliance with a polarized plug (one blade
wider than the other):
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is
intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If it does not fit fully 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.
The foot controller Model YC-482J or TJC-150 is used

with this sewing machine (USA market only).
Foot Control
Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control.
The harder you press on the control, the faster the
machine runs.
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Additional Clearance
The presser foot can be raised higher for additional

clearance.
Pressure Dial
The pressure dial should be set at “3” for regular sew-

ing. 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.
A: To raise the feed dogs, push the lever to the

A direction of arrow as illustrated.
B: 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
CAUTION:
Turn the power switch off before replacing 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 red button on the back of the foot holder.

The presser foot will drop off.
To snap on
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.
To Detach and Attach the Foot Holder

To Detach
Remove the thumb screw by turning the screw
counter-clockwise with the screwdriver.
To Attach
Align the hole in the foot holder with the threaded
hole in the presser bar and fit the foot holder screw
into the hole. Tighten the screw by turning it clock-
wise.
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Reverse Stitch Button
As long as you keep the revers e stitch button

depressed, the machine sews backwards.
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Seam Guide Line
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distance between the left needle position and the line.
The numbers in the front indicate in millimeters.
The numbers in the back indicate in inches.
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Changing Needle
CAUTION:
Turn the power switch off before replacing the
needle.
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward

you and lower the presser foot.
Turn off the power switch.
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counter-

clockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
Insert the new needle into the needle 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.A damaged needle can cause permanent
snags or runs in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics.
Fabric and Needle Chart

Fabric Thread Needle • For general sewing, use needle size
#11/75 or #14/90.
Lawn Silk #80-100
#9/65-11/75 • Fine threads and needles should be
Fine Georgette Cotton #80-100 used for sewing fine fabrics.
Blue tip needle
Tricot Synthetic #80-100 • In general, use the same thread for
both needle and bobbin.
Sheeting
Silk #50 • Use a blue tip needle for sewing fine
Jersey #11/75-14/90 fabrics, stretch fabrics and buttonholes
Medium Cotton #50-80
Wool Red tip needle to prevent skipped stitches.
Synthetic #50-80
Knit • Use a stabilizer or interface for stretch
or fine fabrics to prevent seam
Denim puckering.
Silk #30-50
• Always test the thread and needle size
Heavy Tweed Cotton #40-50
#14/90-16/100
on a small piece of the same fabric
weight Coating Synthetic #40-50 you will use for actual sewing.
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Winding the Bobbin
Horizontal Spool Pin

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.
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Threading the Bobbin Winder

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q w Guide the thread around the thread guide.
e Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread

guide.
r Insert the thread through the hole the bobbin,

threading from the inside to the outside.
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t t Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle, and

push it to the right.
y y With 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. Depress the foot control again.
When the bobbin is fully wound, it will
stop automatically.
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moving the spindle to the left, and
cut the thread as shown.
* The machine will not sew untill the spindle has

been returned to the left.
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Inserting the Bobbin
Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread

running counter-clockwise.
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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Threading the Machine
Raise the take-up lever to its highest position by

turning the handwheel toward you.
Raise the presser foot with the presser foot lifter and
q thread in the order from q to t.
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q Lead the thread from the spool and pass it through
q the thread guide. Then draw it down along the right
slot.
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guide plate from right to left, then draw it upward.
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e e Firmly draw the thread from right to left over the

take-up lever and down into the take-up lever eye.
rt r Then guide it down along the left slot.
t Slide the thread from the left behind the needle bar
therad guide.
Thread the needle.
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Needle Threader
Lower the presser foot. Raise the needle to its highest

position.
Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go.
q Threader knob
Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow in the

illustration, then insert hook into the needle eye.
The hook comes out through the needle eye from be-
hind. Paying close attention to the needle point, draw
the thread around the guide and under the hook.
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w e Guide
Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow in the illus-

tration, drawing the thread loop through the needle.
Gently let the threader goes up to pull the thread loop
up.
Pull the thread through the needle eye.
NOTE:
The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16
needle or a blue tipped needle.
Thread size 50 to 90 should also work well.
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Drawing Up Bobbin Thread
Raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread

lightly with your left hand.
Turn the handwheel slowly towards you with your right

hand until the needle goes down and continue turning
handwheel until the take-up lever is at its highest posi-
tion.
Lightly draw up the needle therad forming a loop of
bobbin thread.
Pull 15 cm (6˝) of both threads back and under the

presser foot.
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Balancing Needle Thread Tension
The needle thread and the bobbin thread should

interlock in the center of two layers of fabric in straight
seams.
Set the desired number of the thread tension dial at

setting mark.
Loosen the needle thread tension by moving the dial

to a lower number.
Tighten the needle thread tension by moving the dial

to a higher number.
Thread Tension for Zigzag Sewing
To obtain better zigzag stitches, the needle thread

tension should be slightly weaker than in the case of
straight sewing.
The needle thread should appear slightly on the re-
verse side of the fabric.
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Pattern Selector Dial
Select the pattern by turning the pattern selector dial

and the red signal shows the selected pattern.
*Raise the needle above the fabrics and presser foot

when you turn the pattern selector dial.
Zigzag Width Control
Higher the number, wider the stitch width.
This machine will sew the maximum 6.5mm (0.25˝)

wide zigzag.
*Raise the needle above the fabrics when you set the
stitch width.
Stitch Length Control
The higher the number, the longer the stitch length.

You can select the suitable stitch length for fabrics
that you plan to sew.
NOTE:
Stitch length is automatically set for stretch stitch
pattern on pattern number 14 to 18.
Variable Needle Position
When pattern number 13 is selected, you can move

the needle between center and left needle positions.
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SECTION III
BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch Sewing
Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a

stitching guide line on the needle plate.
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
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For fastening the ends of seams, press the reverse
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stitch button and sew several reverse stitches.
Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric, drawing

the threads to the back.
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The threads are cut the proper length for starting the
next seam.
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Changing the Sewing Directions
Stop the machine and bring the needle down into the
fabric by turning the handwheel.
Raise the presser foot.
Pivot the fabric around the needle to change sewing

direction as desired.
Lower the presser foot.
Straight Stitching on Heavy Fabrics
Lower the needle info the fabric at the point where

you wish to start sewing.
Press the small black button on the zigzag foot with
your left hand to “lock” the presser foot to the fabric.
Lower the presser foot with your right hand, keeping

pressure on the black button with your left hand.
Release the black button and start sewing.
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SECTION IV
UTILITY STITCHING
Zigzag Stitch
Simple zigzag stitch is widely used for overcasting,

applique, sewing on buttons, etc.
Overcasting
This type of stitch is used on the seam allowance to

prevent fabrics from fraying at raw edges.
It can be used to finish a hem edge.
Place the edge of the fabric next to the black prong of
foot C.
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Overedge Stitch
Place the edge of the fabric next to the black prong of

foot.
The wires on this foot prevent light weight fabric from
rolling and creating a ridge.
The black prong guides your sewing so the needle
falls off the fabric wrapping the threads around the
edge to stop raveling.
Tricot Stitch
Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the

edge will be slightly inside the right hand side of the
presser foot.
Guide the work so the right hand stitches fall at the
edge of the fabric.
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Triple Strength Stitch
This strong, durable stitch is recommended where

both elasticity and strength are needed to insure
comfort and durability.
Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole

seams.
Also use when constructing items such as backpacks

for extra strength.
The stitch is sewn with two stitches forward and one

stitch backward forming a seam that does not rip
easily.
Garments should be basted for fitting before seaming.
Outline Stretch Stitch
Pattern 14 is a narrow stretch stitch designed to elimi-

nate puckering on knit fabrics and bias seams, while
permitting the seam to be pressed completely flat.
For a 1.5 cm (5/8˝) seams, use the 2 cm (6/8˝) mark-

ing on the needle plate.
When sewing light weight fabrics, set the pressure
dial at “1” or “2”.
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Sewing Buttons
Tape the button over the placement mark.

A pin can be placed on top of the foot to from a shank.
Before lowering the foot, test the needle swing making
sure the needle drops in each hole.
Adjust the stitch width if necessary.
Lower the foot.
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lower the foot and depress the foot control.
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To strengthen the shank, cut the threads leaving a 20

cm (8˝) tail.
Bring the needle thread down through the hole in the
button and wind it around the shank.
Draw the thread to the wrong side of fabric and knot.
*When button sewing is finished, return the drop feed

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Automatic Buttonhole
* The size of buttonhole is automatically set by

placing the button in the automatic buttonhole foot
(R).
* The button holder of the foot takes a button size up

to 2.5 cm (1˝) in diameter.
* Make a test buttonhole on a sample duplicating the

fabric, interfacing and seams of the actual garment.
* Place the button on the fabric sample and mark the

top and bottom to determine the position of
buttonhole.
* Use the interfacing on the stretch fabrics.
qwe q Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the needle

to its highest position.
Raise the presser foot lifter.
w Set the pattern indicator at “BH” by turning the

pattern selector dial.
e Attach the automatic buttonhole foot (R).
r r Pull the button holder to the back, and place the

button in it.
Push back the button holder toward you as far as
it will go.
t t Pull the buttonhole lever downward as far as it will

go.
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yui y Insert the fabric under the foot.

Turn the handwheel one complete turn by your
hand.
u Remove the fabric to the left to draw both threads

to the left.
i Insert the garment under the foot, and lower the

needle at the starting point.
Then lower the automatic buttonhole foot.
o o Sew slowly and stop the machine at the starting

point when a buttonhole is completed.
*The machine sews front bartack and left row first,

then the back bartack and right row.
!0 !1 !0 Cut the both needle and bobbin threads leaving

about 10 cm (4˝) thread ends.
Draw the needle thread to wrong side of fabric by
pulling the bobbin thread.
Then, knot the threads.
!1 Cut the both needle and bobbin threads leaving

about 10 cm (4˝) thread ends.
Draw the needle thread to wrong side of fabric by
pulling the bobbin thread.
Then, knot the threads.
!2 !2 To repeat buttonhole sewing.

After a buttonhole is sewn, move the indicator to
pattern “1” [ ] by turning the pattern selector dial
in the direction of arrow 1, then return the indicator
back to “BH” by turning the dial in the direction of
arrow 2 to reset for sewing the next buttonhole.
!3 !3 When buttonhole sewing is finished, push the but-

tonhole lever upward as far as it will go.
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Manual Buttonhole
If the diameter of the button is more than 2.5 cm (1˝),

a buttonhole must be made manually as follows:
qwe q Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the needle

to its highest position. Raise the presser foot lifter.
w Set the pattern indicator at “BH” by turning the pat-

tern selector dial.
e Attach the buttonhole foot (B).
rt r Pull the buttonhole lever downward as far as it will

go.
t Lower the needle into the garment where the but-

tonhole is to start, and lower the foot.
yu y Sew the front bartack and left row, then stop the
machine after sewing the desired total length of
buttonhole.
u Pull the buttonhole lever toward you.
i i Sew the back bartack and right row, then stop the
machine at the starting point.
To cut the opening and to reset for sewing the next
buttonhole, refer to the instructions on page 31.
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Corded Buttonhole
*Set the stitch width in accordance with the thickness

of the cord used.
*To cut the opening and to reset for sewing the next
buttonhole, refer to the instructions on page 31.
qwer q With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord
on the cord spur at the back of the buttonhole foot.
w Bring the ends toward you under the buttonhole

foot until they clear the front end.
e Hook the filler cord info the forks on the front of

the R foot to hold them tight.
r Lower the needle into the garment where the

buttonhole will start and lower the foot.
ty t Depress the foot control gently and sew the but-

tonhole.
Each side of the buttonhole and the bartacks will
be sewn over the cord.
y Remove the fabric from the machine and cut the

sewing threads.
ui u Pull the left end of the filler cord to tighten it.
i Thread the end through a darning needle, draw to

the bottom side of the fabric and cut.
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Zipper Application
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(A) To sew the left side of the zipper, attach the zipper
foot to the pin on the right hand side.
(B) To sew the right side of the zipper, attach the zip-
per foot to the pin on the left hand side.
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Fabric Preparation:
Place right sides of fabric together and sew to the end

of the zipper opening.
Reverse stitch to knot the stitches.
Sew the zipper opening with a basting stitch.
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To Sew:
Fold back the left seam allowance.

Turn under the right seam allowance to from a 0.2 to
0.3 cm (1/8˝) fold.
Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin in place.
Attach the zipper foot with the pin on the right hand
side.
Lower the zipper foot.
Sew through fold and zipper tape.

Stop just before the zipper foot reaches the slider on
the zipper tape.
Turn the handwheel by hand and lower the needle

info the fabric.
Raise the zipper foot and open the zipper.
Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam.
Close the zipper and spread the fabric flat with the
right side facing up.
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Move the zipper foot to the left pin.

Guide the edge of the foot along the zipper teeth and
stitch through garment and zipper tape.
Stop about 5 cm (2˝) from the top of the zipper.
With the needle down in the fabric, raise the foot,

remove the basting stitches and open the zipper.
Then lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the
seam making sure the fold is even.
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Rolled Hem
Make a double 0.25 cm (1/8˝) fold approximately 8 cm

(3˝) in length.
Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where

sewing is to begin, then lower the hemmer foot.
Sew 3 or 4 stitches while pulling the needle and

bobbin threads.
Lower the needle into the fabric and lift the hemmer
foot. Insert the folded portion of the fabric into the curl
of the hemmer foot.
Lower the hemmer foot, then sew by lifting up the

edge of the fabric to keep it feeding smoothly and
evenly.
Trim about 0.6 cm(1/4˝) from corners as illustrated, to

reduce bulk.
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Blind Stitch Hemming
On lightweight fabrics the raw edge can be turned

under and pressed.
On heavy weight fabrics that ravel, the raw edge
should be overcast first.
Fold up the hem the desired amount and pin in place.
Then fold the hem under the fabric as illustrated.
Position the fabric on the machine so that the needle

just pierces the folded part of the fabric when the
needle comes over to the extreme left side.
Lower the presser foot.
Turn the guide screw and move the sliding guide next
to the folded edge. Sew guiding the folded edge along
the sliding guide.
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SECTION V
DECORATIVE STITCHING
Decorative Satin Stitch Patterns
Sew a row of stitches and adjust the thread tension so

the needle thread should appear on the reverse side
of the fabric.
Test the stitch on the actual fabric for the best results.
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Stretch Stitch Patterns
Stitch length of the automatic patterns (No.14 to 18)

are preset, so you do not need to select the stitch
length for these patterns.
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Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance
If patterns are uneven when sewing with a particular

fabric, adjust them with the feed balance dial.
After sewing with an altered dial setting, you must

reset the dial to [ ].
(A) When patterns are compressed, correct by turning

the dial in the direction of “ + ”.
(A) (B) When patterns are drawn out, correct by turning

the dial in the direction of “ – ”.
(B)
Smocking
With the stitch length control at “4”, sew straight lines

1 cm(3/8˝) apart across the area to be smocked. Knot
the threads along the ege.
Pull the bobbin threads and distribute gathers evenly.
Sew pattern stitches between the straight seams.
Pull out the gathering stitches.
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Quilting
The quilting guide will help to keep the stitching lines

straight.
Insert the quilter in the opening, and slide it at the
desired width.
Sew guiding the quilter over the previous row of

stitching.
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Pin Tucking
Fold the fabric with wrong sides together on the fold

line.
Position the fabric so that the needle pierces 0.1 to 0.2

cm (1/16˝) inside of folded part and lower the presser
foot.
Turn the guide screw and move the sliding guide next
to the folded edge.
Sew guiding the folded edge along the sliding guide.
Press the pin tucks to one side.
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Shell Tuck
Place the folded edge along the slot of foot.

The needle should fall off the edge of the fabric on the
right forming a tuck.
Fagoting
Fold under 1.5cm (1/12˝) on each fabric edge and

press.
Pin the two edges to paper 0.3cm (1/8˝) apart.
Sew slowly guiding the fabric so the needle catches

the folded edge on each side.
Peel off the paper from the wrong side of the fabric.
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Applique
Baste (or fuse with iron-on fabric joiner) applique

pieces on the fabric.
Stitch around the applique making sure the needle
falls along the outer edge of the applique.
When sewing corners, lower the needle down into the
fabric.
Raise the presser foot and pivot the fabric to the right
or left.
*When applique sewing is finished, return the

pressure dial to 3.
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Patch Work
Sew seam and press seam allowance open.

Sew pattern stitch on the right side of garment center-
ing stitches over the seam line.
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SECTION VI
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Hook Race
Unplug the machine and remove the presser foot and

needle.Remove the screw on the left hand side of the
needle plate with the screwdriver. Remove the needle
plate.
Take out the bobbin and bobbin holder.

Lift up the bobbin holder and remove it.
Clean the bobbin holder with a lint brush.
Clean the feed dogs, hook race and bobbin holder

with the lint brush and a soft dry cloth.
Inserting the Bobbin Holder

Line up the triangle marks and position the bobbin
holder so the notch fits next to the stopper in the hook
race.
Insert the bobbin.
Attach the needle plate, presser foot and needle.
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Sewing Light
The sewing light is located behind the face plate.
• To remove.........Push and twist to the left.

• To replace.........Push and twist to the right.
NOTE:
When replacing the bulb, unplug the machine.
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Trouble Shooting
Condition Cause Reference
The machine does not 1. Threads have been caught in hook mechanism. See Page 38
run smoothly and is 2. The feed dog is packed with lint. See Page 38
noisy.
The needle thread 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. See Page 12
breaks. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. See Page 15
3. The needle is bent or blunt. See Page 8
4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. See Page 8
5. The fabric is not being drawn to the rear when See Page 17
sewing is finished.
6. The thread is either too heavy or too fine for the See Page 8
needle.
The bobbin thread 1. The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in See Page 11
breaks. the bobbin holder.
2. Lint has collected in the bobbin holder. See Page 38
3. The bobbin is damaged and does not turn Exchange bobbin.
smoothly.
The needle breaks. 1. The needle is incorrectly inserted. See Page 8

3. The needle clamp screw is loose. See Page 8
4. The tension of the needle thread is too tight. See Page 15
5. The fabric is not drawn to the rear when sewing See Page 17
is finished.
6. The needle is too fine for the fabric being sewn. See Page 8
7. The pattern selector dial has been turned while See Page 16
the needle was in the material.
Skipped stitches. 1. The needle is incorrectly inserted. See Page 8

3. The needle and/or threads are not suitable for See Page 8
the work being sewn.
4. A BLUE TIPPED needle is not being used for See Page 8
sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthetics.
5. The needle thread is not threaded properly. See Page 12
6. The presser foot pressure is not strong enough. See Page 5
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Condition Cause Reference
Seam Puckering. 1. The needle thread tension is too tight. See Page 15
2. The needle thread is not threaded correctly. See Page 12
3. The needle is too heavy for the cloth being See Page 8
sewn.
4. The stitches are too coarse for the fabric being Make the stitches
sewn. denser.
5. The presser foot pressure is not correctly See Page 5
adjusted.
*When sewing extremely light weight materials,
place a sheet of paper underneath the fabric.
Stitches form loops 1. The needle thread tension is too loose. See Page 15
below the work. 2. The needle is either too heavy or too fine for the See Page 8
thread.
The cloth is not feeding 1. The feed dog is packed with lint. See Page 38
smoothly. 2. The presser foot pressure is too weak. See Page 5
3. The stitches are too fine. Make the stitches
coarser.
4. The feed dog is not raised after “Drop feed” has See Page 5
been used.
The machine does not 1. The machine is not plugged in. See Page 4
work. 2. A thread is caught in the hook race. See Page 38
3. Bobbin winder spindle is in the winding position. See Page 10
1. The stitch length is not suitable for the fabric See Page 23, 25 and
being sewn. 26
The buttonhole stitches 2. The work is being pulled or held back. Do not force the
are not balanced. fabric for guiding.
3. Interfacing is not used with stretch fine fabrics. See Page 23
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SECTION I ESSENTIAL PARTS SECCTION IV UTILITY STITCHING

SECCTION III BASIC SEWING

Foot Storage Compartment

!5 Spool holder (small)

Removable Extension Table

For free arm sewing

Free arm sewing:

For attaching the table

Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply

Before connecting the power, make sure the voltage

While in operation, always keep your eyes on the

The foot controller Model YC-482J or TJC-150 is used

The presser foot can be raised higher for additional

The pressure dial should be set at “3” for regular sew-

Dropping the Feed Dogs

Drop feed lever is located underneath of free arm bed.

A: To raise the feed dogs, push the lever to the

B: For dropping the feed dogs, push the lever to the

* Feed dogs must always be up for normal sewing.

To Snap On and Snap Off the Presser Foot

Press the red button on the back of the foot holder.

To Detach and Attach the Foot Holder

Reverse Stitch Button

As long as you keep the revers e stitch button

.co As loThe numbers on the needle plate indicate the

Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward

Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counter-

Remove the needle from the clamp.

* Check your needles frequently for barbed or blunted

Fabric and Needle Chart

Winding the Bobbin

Horizontal Spool Pin

* The small spool holder is used with narrow or small

Additional Spool Pin

Removing the Bobbin

Gently slide the hook cover plate release button to the

Threading the Bobbin Winder

e Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread

r Insert the thread through the hole the bobbin,

t t Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle, and

y y With the free end of the thread held in your hand,

u u Return the bobbin winder to its original position by

* The machine will not sew untill the spindle has

Inserting the Bobbin

Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread

Guide the thread into the notch A on the front side of

Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread

Pull out about 15 cm (6˝) of thread and attach the

Threading the Machine

Raise the take-up lever to its highest position by

w w Guide the thread around the bottom of the thread

e e Firmly draw the thread from right to left over the

rt r Then guide it down along the left slot.

Lower the presser foot. Raise the needle to its highest

Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow in the