Janome 1600PDBX Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this appliance.

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 12 V, 5 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 instruction book. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this instruction book.

3. Never operate this se wing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not w orking 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, 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 instruction book.

SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Designs and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

KNOW Y OUR MACHINE

Name of Parts ............................................................................................................................... 2

Standard Accessories ................................................................................................................... 3

To Attach Knee Lifter ..................................................................................................................... 3

GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting Machine to Power Supply .......................................................................................... 4

Controlling Sewing Speed............................................................................................................. 4

Up/Down Needle Position Button ..................................................................................................5

Bobbin Winding Button.................................................................................................................. 5

Thread Cutter Button..................................................................................................................... 5

Stitch Length Adjustment Dial ....................................................................................................... 5

Reverse Stitch Lever ..................................................................................................................... 5

Presser Foot Lifter......................................................................................................................... 6

Foot Pressure Dial.........................................................................................................................6

Attaching and Detaching Presser Foot ......................................................................................... 6

To Remove Bobbin Case and Bobbin ........................................................................................... 7

Setting the Spool of Thread........................................................................................................... 7

Winding a Bobbin .......................................................................................................................... 8

Inserting a Bobbin ......................................................................................................................... 9

Inserting the Bobbin Case into the Hook ...................................................................................... 9

Threading the Needle Thread .....................................................................................................10

Built-in Needle Threader ............................................................................................................. 11

Drawing up the Bobbin Thread....................................................................................................12

Changing the Needle for Model 1600P ....................................................................................... 13

Changing the Needle for Model 1600P-DB and 1600P-DBX...................................................... 14

Balancing Needle Thread Tension............................................................................................... 15

Adjusting Bobbin Thread Tension................................................................................................ 15

Adjusting Needle Thread Tension................................................................................................ 15

HOW T O SEW

Test Stitching............................................................................................................................... 16

Securing a Seam......................................................................................................................... 17

Turning a Square Corner............................................................................................................. 18

Using the Cloth Guide ................................................................................................................. 18

Rolled Hem .................................................................................................................................18

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Hook and Feed Dog............................................................................................... 19

Oiling the Machine ......................................................................................................................19

Replacing the Light Bulb ............................................................................................................. 20

Replacing the Light Bulb on the Underside of the Sewing Arm .................................................. 20

Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................... 21

KNOW YOUR MACHINE

Name of Parts

q Foot pressure dial w Thread guide e Retractable thread guide r Bobbin winder spindle t Bobbin winder stopper y Speed control slider u Stitch length display i * Thread cutter button o Reverse stitch lever !0 Bobbin winding button !1 Up/Down needle button

!2 Knee lifter socket !3 Thread tension dial

!4 Hook cover !5 Hook cover plate

!6 Needle plate !7 Thread cutter

!8 Face cover !9 Foot pressure indicator @0 Thread take-up lever @1 ** Needle threader @2 Needle clamp screw @3 Needle @4 Screw holes for attachments @5 Presser foot @6 Feed dog @7 Setscrew @8 Carrying handle @9 Presser foot lifter #0 Spool pins #1 Machine sockets #2 Power switch #3 Stitch length adjustment dial #4 Handwheel #5 Foot control #6 Power supply cord

* Model 1600P and 1600-DBX only ** Model 1600P only

Standard Accessories

Bobbin

Large screwdriver

Small screwdriver

Accessory box

To Attach Knee Lifter

Lint brush

Hemmer foot Spool cap Net

Cloth guide

Needles

Oil

Knee lifter Instruction book

The knee lifter is extremely helpful when sewing applique, patchwork and quilting since it allows you to handle the fabric while your knee controls the presser foot.

Model 1600P

HL x 5 –16...1 HL x 5 –14...1 HL x 5 –11...2

HL x 5 –9.....1

Spool holder

Models: 1600P-DB

1600P-DBX

DB x 1 –14 ..2 DB x 1 –11 ..3

Match the ribs on the knee lifter with the notches in the knee lifter socket and insert the knee lifter.

q Knee lifter w Ribs e Notches

Push the knee lifter with your knee to raise and lower the presser foot.

NOTE:

Do not touch the knee lifter while sewing, otherwise the fabric will not be fed smoothly.

GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting Machine to Power Supply

CAUTION

Always turn the power switch off and unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when the machine is not in use.

q Machine plug w Machine socket for power supply plug e Power supply plug r Outlet t Machine socket for foot control y Foot control plug

u Foot control

Controlling Sewing Speed

Turn off the power switch. Insert the foot control plug y into the machine socket t. Insert the machine plug q into the machine socket w. Insert the power supply plug e into the wall outlet r. Turn on the power switch i.

Speed control slider

Sewing speed can be varied with the speed control slider according to your sewing needs. To increase sewing speed, slide it to the right. To decrease sewing speed, slide it to the left.

Foot control

Sewing speed is varied by the foot control. The harder you press down on the foot control, the faster the machine runs.

The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the speed control slider when the foot control is being fully depressed.

Operating Instructions:

The symbol "O" on a switch indicates the "off" position of a switch. For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other): To reduce the risk of electric 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. * Foot control model TJC-005 is used with sewing machine model 1600P.

Up/Down Needle Position Button

RED LED

Bobbin Winding Button

LED

Thread Cutter Button

*Model 1600P and 1600-DBX only

GREEN LED Press this button to bring the needle bar up or

down. The RED LED will light up when the needle is down. The GREEN LED will light up when the needle is up. The machine will stop with the needle up or down depending on the needle position determined by this button. The machine will always stop with the needle up after auto thread cutting or buttonhole sewing.

Press this button to wind the bobbin. The LED will light up when you shift the bobbin winding stopper toward the bobbin and press this button. The LED signal will turn off after bobbin winding is finished.

Pressing this button after sewing will trim the threads. You can continue sewing without pulling the bobbin thread up after trimming the threads.

Stitch Length Adjustment Dial

Reverse Stitch Lever

* Use the thread cutter on the face cover if the

thread is thicker than #30.

* The foot control and Up/down needle position

button cannot be used while the machine is trimming the threads.

You can adjust the stitch length from 0 to 6 mm by turning this dial. The stitch length will be show on the stitch length display q.

The machine will sew in reverse while the reverse stitch lever is pressed down. The machine will sew forward if the lever is released. Use the lever to lock the beginning and end of seams.

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