Janome 7312 Magnolia Instruction Manual
Instruction book
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
This sewing machine is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with this machine.
The machine is not intended for use by children or mentally infirm persons without supervi-
sion.
This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only.
Read all instruction 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.
3. Do not reach for the appliance that has fallen into water.
Unplug immediately.
4. Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or
sink. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or
injury to persons:
1. Do not allow children to play with the machine. The machine is not intended
for use by children or infirme persons without proper supervision.
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.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation
opening of this sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of
lint, dust and loosen 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
owner’s manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The design and specifications are subject to change without a prior notice.
Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance
with relevant National legistlation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt
please contact your retailer for guidance. (European Union only.)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. ESSENTIAL PARTS ......................................................................... 2-3
Name of Parts ................................................................................................ 2
Standard Accessories .................................................................................... 3
2. GETTING READY TO SEW ........................................................... 4-18
Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply ............................................... 4
Foot Control ................................................................................................... 5
Extension Table ............................................................................................. 6
Accessories Storage Box............................................................................... 6
Levelling the Machine .................................................................................... 7
Presser Foot Lifter ......................................................................................... 8
To Attach and Remove the Presser Foot ....................................................... 8
Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case ........................................................ 9
Removing Bobbin .......................................................................................... 9
Setting Spool Pins ....................................................................................... 10
Winding the Bobbin...................................................................................... 10
Threading Bobbin Case ................................................................................ 11
Threading the Machine ................................................................................ 12
Drawing Up Bobbin Thread ......................................................................... 13
Balancing Needle Thread Tension ............................................................... 14
Changing Needle ......................................................................................... 15
To check the needle ..................................................................................... 15
To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs ................................................................. 16
Reverse Stitch Button .................................................................................. 16
Pattern Selector Dial .................................................................................... 17
Stitch Length Dial......................................................................................... 17
Stitch Width Dial .......................................................................................... 17
Stich Reference Chart ................................................................................. 18
3. BASIC SEWING ........................................................................... 19-20
Straight Stitch ......................................................................................... 19-20
Quilting Guide .............................................................................................. 20
4. UTILITY STITCHES ...................................................................... 21-29
Basic Zigzag ................................................................................................ 21
Overcasting .................................................................................................. 21
Mending ....................................................................................................... 22
Blind Stitch .............................................................................................. 22-23
Zipper Sewing ......................................................................................... 24-26
Buttonhole............................................................................................... 27-28
Corded Buttonhole ....................................................................................... 29
5. DECORATIVE STITCHES ............................................................ 30-31
Embroidery .................................................................................................. 30
Satin Stitch................................................................................................... 30
Strech Stitches............................................................................................. 31
6. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE ......................................................... 32-36
Cleaning the Feed Dog ................................................................................ 32
Dismantling and Assembling Hook Race Unit ............................................. 33
Sewing Light ................................................................................................ 34
Oiling............................................................................................................ 34
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 35-36
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1. ESSENTIAL PARTS
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Name of Parts
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q Reverse stitch button
w Stitch length dial
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e Stitch width dial
r Bobbin winder stopper
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t Bobbin winder spindle
y Spool pins
u Thread tension dial
i Bobbin winder thread guide
o Thread take-up lever
!0 Face plate
!1 Thread cutter
!2 Needle plate
!3 Extension table
!4 Pattern selector dial
!5 Needle clamp screw
!6 Thread guide
!7 Needle
!8 Presser foot
!9 Thumb screw
@0 Presser foot holder
@1 Carrying handle
@2 Handwheel
@3 Stop motion knob
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@4 Machine socket
@5 Power switch
@6 Free arm
@7 Presser foot lifter
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Note:
The specifications are subject to
change without prior notice.
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Standard Accessories
q Bobbins
w Screwdriver
e Needle set
r Seam ripper / buttonhole opener
t Quilting guide
y Mchine oil
u Felt
i Zipper foot
o Buttonhole foot
!0 Blind hem foot
!1 Zigzag foot (set on the machine)
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2. GETTING READY TO SEW
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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 .
4. Turn on the power switch to turn on
the power and sewing light.
q Power switch
w Outlet
e Machine socket
r Machine plug
t Foot control
y Power supply plug
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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.
WARNING:
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 clearning 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 KD-1902 (USA and Canada market) or KD-2902
(230V,Europe) is used with the sewing machine. Model Sew Simple 113.
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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:
— Avoid fabric bunching around the
needle when
bartacking to reinforce pockets,
plackets and waistlines.
— For stitching sleeves, waistbands,
pant legs or any circular garment
area
— For darning socks or mending
knees, elbows or areas of wear in
children's clothes
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Accessories Storage Box
Sewing accessories are conveniently
located in the extension table.
q Accessories storage box
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Levelling the Machine
Turn the adjusting foot to adjust its
height so the machine sits stable,
without wobbling.
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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.
q Normal up position
w Highest position
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To Attach and Remove the Presser Foot
CAUTION:
Turn off the power switch when
changing a 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.
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