Janome 6019QC Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION
BOOK
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 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 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 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 (“0”) 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 (“0”) 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Name of Parts ................................................................2
Standard Accessories and Storage................................ 3
Extension Table and Free Arm Sewing .......................... 4
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting to the Power Supply.................................... 5
Controlling Sewing Speed.............................................. 5
Reverse Stitch Button .................................................... 5
Dropping the Feed Dog..................................................6
Adjusting the Foot Pressure........................................... 6
Changing the Presser Foot ............................................6
Detaching and Attaching the Foot Holder ...................... 6
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ......................... 7
Balancing Thread Tension.............................................. 7
Changing the Needle .................................................... 8
Selecting Threads and Needles .................................... 8
Winding the Bobbin ...................................................9-10
Sewing on Buttons .......................................................21
Automatic Buttonhole ..............................................22-24
Corded Buttonhole .......................................................25
Zipper Application....................................................26-28
Rolled Hem .................................................................. 29
Blind Hem Stitch........................................................... 30
SEWING APPLICATION AND DECORATIVE
STITCHES
Appliqué ....................................................................... 31
Quilting......................................................................... 31
Pin Tucking...................................................................32
Patchwork ................................................................... 32
Shell Tucking................................................................ 33
Fagoting ....................................................................... 33
Smocking ..................................................................... 34
Scallop Stitch ............................................................... 34
Removing the bobbin ............................................ 9
•
Winding the bobbin ............................................... 9
•
Inserting the bobbin ............................................ 10
•
Threading the Machine ................................................ 11
Threading the needle thread............................... 11
•
Automatic Needle Threader ......................................... 12
Drawing Up Bobbin Thread..........................................13
Pattern Selector Dial .................................................... 14
Stitch Width Lever ........................................................ 14
Stitch Length Lever ...................................................... 15
UTILITY STITCHES
Straight Stitch.......................................................... 16-17
Starting to sew ................................................... 16
•
Changing sewing direction..................................16
•
Fastening the seam/Thread cutter ...................... 16
•
Using the seam guide lines.................................17
•
Straight Stretch Stitch .................................................. 18
Decorative Satin Stitches ............................................. 35
Decorative Stretch Stitches.......................................... 36
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance.................................. 36
CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Replacing the Light Bulb .............................................. 36
Cleaning Hook Race and Feed Dog ............................ 37
Replacing Bobbin Holder and Needle Plate................. 37
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 38
Stretch Stitch................................................................ 18
Basic Zigzag Stitch....................................................... 19
Overcasting .................................................................. 19
Overedge Stitch ........................................................... 20
Multiple Zigzag Stitch (Tricot Stitch)............................. 20
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Name of Parts
1
Pattern indicating window
2
Stitch length lever
3
Stitch width lever
4
Bobbin winder stopper
5
Bobbin winder spindle
6
Accessory storage compartment
7
Spool pin
8
Spool holder
9
Reference chart
10
Top cover
11
Hole for the additional spool pin
12
Bobbin winder thread guide
13 -1
Thread guide (A)
13 -2
Thread guide (B)
14
Thread tension dial
15
Foot pressure control dial
16
Thread take-up lever
17
Faceplate
18
Thread cutter
19
Automatic threader
20
Needle plate
21
Extension table (Accessory box)
22
Accessory storage box
23
Hook cover
24
Hook cover release button
25
Drop feed lever
26
Buttonhole pitch balance adjuster
27
Reverse stitch button
28
Foot holder
29
Presser foot
30
Needle clamp screw
31
Needle
32
Carrying handle
33
Handwheel
34
Pattern selector dial
35
Stretch stitch balancing dial
36
Power switch
37
Power supply inlet
38
Free arm
39
Buttonhole lever
40
Presser foot lifter
36
37
change without prior notice.
2
NOTE: The design and specifications are subject to
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Standard Accessories and Storage
D
G
C
F
A
4
1
A: Zigzag foot
(set on the machine)
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3
2
F: Satin stitch foot
3
C: Overedge foot
4
D: Rolled hem foot
5
G: Blind hem foot
6
R: Automatic buttonhole foot
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6
Accessory storage box
Accessories are conveniently stored in the storage
box.
Draw out the storage box by pulling the dent on the
box to the left.
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Accessory storage box
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12
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8
E: Zipper foot
9
L: Quilting bar
10
Set of needles
11
Bobbins
12
Screwdriver
13
Seam ripper (Buttonhole opener)
14
Lint brush
15
Additional spool pin
16
Felt
17
Spool holder (Large)
(set on the spool pin)
18
Spool holder (Small)
19
9
13
Spool stand
8
11
14
NOTE: The design and specifications are subject
to change without prior notice.
3
Extension Table and Free Arm Sewing
1
To detach:
Pull the extension table to the left.
2
Free arm sewing:
The free arm is useful for stitching sleeves, waistbands,
pant legs or any tubular garment, also for darning socks
or mending knees, elbows and children’s wear.
3
2
1
To attach:
Slide the extension table along the free arm, inserting
the pin into the hole to attach.
Pins
1
2
Holes
4
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting to the Power Supply
1. Turn the power switch OFF.
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2
3
2. Insert the machine plug into the machine socket.
3. Insert the power supply plug into the outlet.
4. Turn the power switch ON.
1
Power switch
2
Machine plug
3
Power supply plug
4
Outlet
The symbol “ ” of a switch indicates the “ OFF ”
position of a switch.
For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade is
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 controller Model YC-482J-1 or TJC-150 is used
with sewing machine Model 6019.
Controlling Sewing Speed
Foot control:
Sewing speed is varied by the foot control.
The harder you depress the foot control, the faster the
machine runs.
Reverse Stitch Button
While the reverse stitch button is pressed, the machine
sews backwards.
Reverse stitch button
1
1
5
Dropping the Feed Dog
3
B
A
1
2
The feed dog can be lowered by the drop feed lever
for sewing on buttons, manual embroidery etc.
Push the drop feed lever to the direction A to lower the
feed dog.
Push the lever to the direction B to raise the feed dog,
it will return to the up position when starting the
machine.
NOTE: The feed dog should be in up position for
normal sewing.
Adjusting the Foot Pressure
2
1 2
1
1
The foot pressure control dial should be set at “ 3 ” for
regular sewing.
Reduce the pressure to “ 2 ” for appliqué, cutwork,
drawn work and basting.
Set the dial at “ 1 ” when sewing the extra fine fabrics.
Changing the Presser Foot
1
To snap off:
Raise the needle and presser foot.
Press the lever on the back of the foot holder and the
foot will drop off.
2
To snap on:
Place the presser foot so the pin on the foot lies just
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2
under the groove of the foot holder.
Lower the foot holder to lock the foot in place.
Lever
1
Pin
2
Groove
3
1 2
1
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Detaching and Attaching the Presser Foot
1
To detach:
Raise the presser bar and turn the setscrew counter-
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2
1
clockwise to remove it.
Remove the foot holder.
To attach:
2
Align the hole in the foot holder with the threaded hole
in the presser bar and setscrew through the hole.
Tighten the setscrew by turning it clockwise.
1
Setscrew
2
Hole on the holder
3
Threaded Hole
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot
The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser
foot.
You can raise it about 0.6 cm (1/4”) higher than the
normal up position for easy removal of the presser
3
2
1
foot, or to help you to place heavy fabric under the
foot.
1
Lowered position
2
Raised position (Normal)
3
Highest position
Balancing Thread Tension
1
5
3
6
4
Thread tension is adjusted depending on the sewing
materials, layers of fabric and other sewing conditions.
1
Thread tension dial
2
Setting mark
Needle thread
3
4
Bobbin thread
5
Right side of the fabric
6
Wrong side of the fabric
1
2
Correct tension:
The ideal straight stitch has threads locked
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3
6
1
between two layers of fabric
For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does
not show on the right side of the fabric, and the
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4
2
needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side of
the fabric.
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2
2
Needle thread tension is too tight:
The bobbin thread will appear on the right side of
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5
6
the fabric.
Loosen the needle thread tension by moving the
dial to a lower number.
1
3
5
6
4
3
Needle thread tension is too loose:
The needle thread will appear on the wrong side of
the fabric.
Tighten the needle thread tension by moving the
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2
dial to a higher number.
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1 2
2
1
4
Changing the Needles
1
3
WARNING: Turn OFF the power switch and unplug the
machine.
1
Loosen the needle cramp screw and pull out the
needle.
2
Insert a new needle into the needle cramp with the flat
side facing back.
Push the needle up against the stopper pin and
tighten the needle cramp screw firmly.
1
Needle clamp screw
2
Stopper pin
Flat side
3
To check the needle:
Place the flat side of the needle onto something flat
(needle plate, glass etc).
The clearance between the needle and the flat surface
should be consistent. Never use a bent or blunt needle.
CAUTION: A damaged needle can cause permanent
snags or runs in knits, fine silks and silk-like
fabrics.
4
Clearance
Selecting Threads and Needles
Fabric
Light
Lawn
Georgette
Tricot
Silk #80-100
Cotton #80-100
Synthetic #80-100
Wool, Synthetic
Medium
Cotton, Synthetic
Fine jersey
Wool
Silk #50
Cotton #60-80
Synthetic #50-80
Cotton #50
Denim
Jersey
Coating
Quilting
Silk #50
Cotton #40-50
Synthetic #40-50
Silk #30
* For general sewing, use needle size #11/75 or #14/90.
* A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will no be marred. Heavy
fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce the fabric without fraying the needle thread.
* Always test the thread and needle size on a small piece of fabric, which will be used for actual sewing.
* In general, use 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.
Thread
Needle
#9/65-11/75
#11/75-14/90
#14/90
#14/90-16/100
#16/100
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(A)
(B)
1
Winding the Bobbin
Removing the bobbin
•
Slide the hook cover release button to the right, and
remove the hook cover.
Lift the bobbin out.
1
Hook cover release button
Hook cover
2
Setting the spool of thread
1
Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the
spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as
shown.
(A) For an ordinary spool: Use the large spool holder.
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1
Large spool holder
(B) For a narrow or small spool: Use the small spool
holder.
Small spool holder
2
Winding the bobbin
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2
3
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2
4
1
Guide the thread around the thread guides (A), (B)
and bobbin winder thread guide.
2
Insert the thread through the hole on the bobbin,
threading from the inside to the outside. Put the
bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
Thread guide (A)
1
2
Thread guide (B)
3
Bobbin winder thread guide
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8
3
5
7
Bobbin winder spindle
3
Push the bobbin winder spindle to the right. With
the free end of the thread held in your hand,
depress the foot control. Stop the machine when
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the bobbin has made a few turns, and cut the
thread close to the hole on the bobbin.
5
Bobbin winder stopper
8
4
Depress the foot control again. When the bobbin is
fully wound, it will stop automazly. Return the
bobbin to its original position by moving the spindle
to the left, and cut the thread as shown.
4
NOTE: Do not move the bobbin winder spindle while
the machine is running.
Additional spool pin
Insert the additional spool pin into the spool stand and
the hole on the machine. Place the felt and spool on
the spool pin as shown.
6
Additional spool pin
7
Felt
8
Hole for additional spool pin
9
Thread guide
9
Inserting the bobbin
•
1
1
Remove the hook cover and place the bobbin in
the bobbin holder with the thread running
counter-clockwise.
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2
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.
1
Notch A
1
3
3
Continue to draw the thread lightly until it slips into
notch B.
2
Notch B
2
4
4
5
4
Pull out about 10 cm (4˝) of thread and attach the
hook cover.
3
Bobbin thread
4
Hook cover plate
5
Threading diagram
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