Janome 419S Instruction Manual
Models 419S & 423S
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the followings:
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
DANGER –To reduce the risk of el ec tric 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 manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this 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 dealers 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 control 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 manual.
SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1. ESSENTIAL PARTS
Name of Parts.................................................................................................................................... 2
SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW
Extension Table ................................................................................................................................. 3
Standard Accessories........................................................................................................................ 3
Accessory Storage Box ..................................................................................................................... 3
Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply................................................................................... 4
Foot Control ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Presser Foot Lifter ............................................................................................................................. 5
To Attach and Remove the Presser Foot .......................................................................................... 5
Presser Foot Pressure Adjusting Dial................................................................................................ 5
Changing Needle ............................................................................................................................... 6
To check the needle ...................................................................................................................... 6
Thread and Needle Chart .................................................................................................................. 6
Setting Spool Pins ............................................................................................................................. 7
Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case ............................................................................................ 7
Winding the Bobbin............................................................................................................................ 8
Threading Bobbin Case ..................................................................................................................... 8
Threading the Machine ...................................................................................................................... 9
Needle Threader................................................................................................................................ 10
Drawing Up Bobbin Thread ............................................................................................................... 10
Balancing Needle Thread Tension .................................................................................................... 11
Pattern Selector Dial.......................................................................................................................... 12
Stitch Length Control ......................................................................................................................... 12
Stitch Width Control ........................................................................................................................... 12
Reverse Stitch Button ........................................................................................................................ 13
Dropping the Feed Dog ..................................................................................................................... 13
SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch Sewing........................................................................................................................ 14
To Change Sewing Direction ............................................................................................................. 14
Seam Guides Line ............................................................................................................................. 15
Variable Needle Position ................................................................................................................... 15
Zigzag Stitching ................................................................................................................................. 16
SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHING
Overcasting........................................................................................................................................ 16
Tricot Stitch........................................................................................................................................ 17
Knit Stitch........................................................................................................................................... 17
Straight Stretch Stitch ........................................................................................................................ 18
Sewing on Buttons............................................................................................................................. 19
Buttonhole.......................................................................................................................................... 20–21
To adjust buttonhole stitch density ................................................................................................. 21
Corded Buttonhole............................................................................................................................. 22
Zipper Application .............................................................................................................................. 23
Blind Stitch Hemming ........................................................................................................................ 24
Rolled Hem ........................................................................................................................................ 25
SECTION 5. DECORATIVE STITCHING
Shell Tuck .......................................................................................................................................... 26
Stretch Stitch Patterns ....................................................................................................................... 26
Smocking ........................................................................................................................................... 27
Box Stitching...................................................................................................................................... 27
Applique............................................................................................................................................. 28
Decorative Satin Stitch Patterns ........................................................................................................ 28
SECTION 6. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Dismantling and Assembling Hook Race Unit ................................................................................... 29
Cleaning the Feed Dog...................................................................................................................... 29
Oiling the Machine ............................................................................................................................. 30
Oiling behind the face plate ............................................................................................................ 30
Oiling the shuttle hook area ............................................................................................................ 30
Sewing Light ...................................................................................................................................... 30
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................. 31
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SECTION 1. ESSENTIAL PARTS
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Name of Parts
1 Reverse stitch button
2 Pattern selector dial
3 Stitch width control
4 Stitch length control
5 Bobbin winder stopper
6 Bobbin winder spindle
7 Spool pins
8 Bobbin winder thread guide
9 Thread guide
10 Thread take-up lever
11 Thread tension dial
12 Pressure adjusting dial
13 Face plate
14 Thread cutter
15 Needle threader
16 Needle plate
17 Presser foot holder
18 Needle clamp
19 Needle
20 Presser foot
21 Extension table
22 Carrying handle
23 Handwheel
24 Power switch
25 Machine socket
26 Free arm
27 Buttonhole lever
28 Presser foot lifter
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Note : The design and specifications are subject 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:
Å[ Avoid fabric bunching around the needle when
bartacking to reinforce pockets, plackets and waistlines.
Å[ For stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or any
circular garment area
Å[ For darning socks or mending knees, elbows or areas
of wear in children's clothes
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Standard Accessories
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Zipper foot
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Automatic buttonhole foot
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Hemmer foot
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Bobbins
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Set of needles
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Seam ripper
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screwdriver
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Oil
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Hem guide
Accessory Storage Box
Sewing accessories are conveniently located in the extension
table.
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Accessory storage box
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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 .
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4. Turn on the power switch to turn on the power and sewing
light.
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Power supply plug Power switch
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Outlet Machine socket
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Machine plug Foot control
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Operating Instruction:
The symbol “0” on a s witch indicates the “off” position of a switch.
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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 the plug 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 YC-482J or TJC-150 is used with Sewing
Machine Models 419S and 423S. (For U.S.A. market only)
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Foot control
Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control.
The harder you press on the control, the faster the machine runs.
Caution : Do not place anything on the foot contorol, otherwise
the machine will start advertently.
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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.
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Normal up position
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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.
Presser Foot Pressure Adjusting Dial
The Presser foot pressure adjusting dial should be set at 3
3
for regular sewing.
Reduce the pressure to 2 for applique, cutwork, drawnwork,
basting and embroidery for better maneuverability of fabric.
Velours and knit with a lot of stretch may require a 1 setting.
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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 a 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 flat
surface should be consistent. Never use a bent or blunt needle.
Light
weight
Medium
weight
Heavy
weight
Fabrics Thread
Crepe de Chine, Voile, Fine Silk 9/65
Lawn, Organdy, Fine Cotton or
Georgette,
Tricot Fine Cotton
Linens, Cotton, Pique, 50 Silk 11/75
Serge, Double Knits,
Percale 50 to 60
Denim, Tweed, 50 Silk 14/90
Gabardine,
Coating, Drapery and 40 to 50 Cotton
Upholstery Fabric 40 to 50 16/100
Fine Synthetic 11/75
Covered
Polyester
50 to 80 Cotton or
Synthetic
Cotton Covered
Polyester
Synthetic
Cotton Covered
Polyester
Needle Size
14/90
Thread and Needle Chart
* 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 seam puckering.
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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.
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Needle thread
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Hole
Tangle
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Note : When using thread which has tendency to tangle
around spool pin, thread through the hole of spool
pin as shown.
The hole should face the thread spool.
Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case
Open the hook cover.
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Hook cover
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Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you.
Take out the bobbin case by holding the latch.
Latch
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When inserting the bobbin case, place the horn into the recess
of the hook race.
Horn
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Winding the Bobbin
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1 Draw the thread from spool.
Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide.
2 Insert the thread through the hole in the bobbin from
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the inside to the outside.
Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
3 Push it to the right.
4 With the free end of the thread held in your hand,
depress the foot control.
Stop the machine when the bobbin has made a few
turns, and cut the thread close to the hole on the
bobbin.
5 Depress 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.
Note : Return the bobbin winder spindle when the machine
stops.
Threading Bobbin Case
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1 Place the bobbin into the bobbin case.
Make sure the thread unwinds in the direction of arrow.
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2 Pull the thread into the bobbin case slot.
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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
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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.
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1 Draw the thread into thread guide.
2 While holding the thread near spool, draw thread down
into the tension area and then around the check spring
holder.
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3 Firmly draw the thread up and through the take–up
lever from right to left.
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4 Then draw the thread down and slip it into the lower
thread guide.
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5 Draw the thread down and slip it into needle bar thread
guide on the left.
6 Thread the needle eye from front to back.
* Refer to page 10 for the built-in needle threader.
Note : You may want to cut the end of thread with sharp
scissors for easier needle threading.
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