Janome 900 Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 sewing machine.
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
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
legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance.
(European Union only)
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SECTION 1. ESSENTIAL PARTS
Name of Parts ........................................................ 2
SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW
Extension Table ...................................................... 3
Accessories Storage BoxThread and Needle Chart3
Standard Accessories ............................................ 4
Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply ....... 5
Foot control ............................................................ 5
Presser Foot Lifter..................................................6
To Attach and Remove the Presser Foot ............... 6
Changing Needle ................................................... 7
To check the needle ............................................... 7
Tabella tipi di tessuto, fili e aghi.............................. 7
Setting Spool Pins .................................................. 8
Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case ................ 8
Winding the Bobbin ................................................9
Threading Bobbin Case ......................................... 9
Threading the Machine ........................................ 10
Needle Threader .................................................. 11
Drawing Up Bobbin Thread .................................. 11
Balancing Needle Thread Tension ....................... 12
Adjusting Bobbin Thread Tension ........................ 12
Pattern Selector Dial ............................................ 13
Stitch Length Control............................................ 13
Stitch Width Control ............................................. 13
Reverse Stitch Button .......................................... 14
Dropping the Feed Dog ........................................ 14
SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch Sewing .......................................... 15
To Change Sewing Direction ................................ 15
Using the Seam Guides on the Needle Plate....... 16
Turning Square Corners....................................... 16
Variable Needle Position ...................................... 16
Zigzag Stitching.................................................... 17
SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHING
Overcasting .......................................................... 17
Tricot Stitch .......................................................... 18
Knit Stitch ............................................................. 18
Straight Stretch Stitch .......................................... 19
Sewing on Buttons ............................................... 20
Buttonhole ....................................................... 21-22
Corded Buttonhole ............................................... 23
Zipper Application................................................. 24
Blind Stitch Hemming ........................................... 25
SECTION 5. DECORATIVE STITCHING
Shell Tuck............................................................. 26
Stretch Stitch Patterns ......................................... 26
Smocking ............................................................. 27
Applique ............................................................... 28
SECTION 6. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Dismantling and Assembling Hook Race Unit...... 29
Cleaning the Feed Dog ........................................ 29
Sewing Light......................................................... 30
Troubleshooting ................................................... 31
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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q Reverse stitch button
w Pattern selector dial
e Stitch width control
r Stitch length control
t Bobbin winder stopper
y Bobbin winder spindle
u Spool pins
i Bobbin winder thread guide
o Thread guide
!0 Thread take-up lever
!1 Thread tension dial
!2 Face plate
!3 Thread cutter
!4 Needle threader
!5 Needle plate
!6 Presser foot holder
!7 Needle clamp
!8 Needle
!9 Presser foot
@0 Extension table
@1 Carrying handle
@2 Handwheel
@3 Power switch
@4 Machine socket
@5 Free arm
@6 Buttonhole lever
@7 Presser foot lifter
SECTION 1. ESSENTIAL PARTS
Name of Parts
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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
— 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
SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW
Accessories Storage Box
Sewing accessories are conveniently located in the extension
table.
q Accessories storage box
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Description
Bobbins
Straight stitch foot
Satin stitch foot
Zipper foot
Automatic buttonhole foot
Screwdriver
Screwdriver
Seam ripper
Lint brush
Needle set
Soft cover
Foot control
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Standard Accessories
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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 supply plug
w Power switch
e Outlet
r Machine socket
t Machine plug
y Foot control
Caution:
Do not place anything on the foot control, otherwise the
machine will start advertently.
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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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 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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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 the 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.
Fabrics Thread
Crepe de Chine, Voile, Fine Silk 65/9
Lawn, Organdy, Fine Cotton or
Georgette,
Fine Synthetic 75/11
Tricot Fine Cotton
Covered
Polyester
Linens, Cotton, Pique, 50 silk 75/11
Serge, Double Knits,
50 to 80 Cotton or
Percale 50 to 60
90/14
Synthetic
Cotton Covered
Polyester
Denim, Tweed, 50 silk 90/14
Gabardine,
Coating, Drapery and 40 to 50 Cotton
Upholstery Fabric 40 to 50 100/16
Synthetic
Cotton Covered
Polyester
Light
weight
Medium
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Heavy
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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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Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case
Open the hook cover.
q Hook cover
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you.
Take out the bobbin case by holding the latch.
w Latch
When inserting the bobbin case, place the horn into the recess
of the hook race.
e Horn
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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Winding the Bobbin
z Pull the handwheel out.
x Draw the thread from spool.
Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide.
c Insert the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the
inside to the outside.
Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
v Push it to the right.
b 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.
n 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.
m Push the handwheel to the left. (original position).
Note :
Return the bobbin winder spindle when the machine stops.
Threading Bobbin Case
z Place the bobbin into the bobbin case.
Make sure the thread unwinds in the direction of arrow.
c Draw the thread under the tension spring and into the
delivery eye.
* Leave about 10 cm (4") of free thread.
x Pull the thread into the bobbin case slot.
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