Janome AQS2009 Instruction Manual

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.

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 infirmed 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 instruction book.

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.

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.

KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Name of Parts ...........................................................	2
Setting the Spool Pin.................................................	2
Standard Accessories ...............................................	3
Extension Table .........................................................	3
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply ..................................	4
Using the start/stop button ........................................	4
Using the foot control ................................................	4
Controlling Sewing Speed ........................................	5
Speed control slider .............................................	5
Foot control ..........................................................	5
Function Buttons .......................................................	6
Start/stop button ...................................................	6
Reverse button ....................................................	6
Auto-lock button ...................................................	6
Needle up/down button ........................................	6
Stitch width adjusting button ................................	7
Stitch length adjusting button ..............................	7
Direct pattern selection buttons ...........................	7
Dropping the Feed Dog ............................................	8
Changing the Presser Foot .......................................	8
Detaching and Attaching the Foot Holder .................	8
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ...................	9
Balancing Thread Tension ........................................	9
Changing Needles ..................................................	10
Needle and Thread Chart........................................	10
Winding the Bobbin .................................................	11
Removing the bobbin .........................................	11
Setting the spool ................................................	11
Threading for bobbin winding ............................	12
Additional spool pin ...........................................	12
Inserting the bobbin ...........................................	13
Threading the Machine ...........................................	14
Needle Threader .....................................................	15
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread ..............................	16
BASIC STITCHES
Straight Stitch .........................................................	17
Changing sewing direction ................................	17
Securing a seam ................................................	17
Altering the stitch length ....................................	18
Altering the needle drop position .......................	18
Variety of Straight Stitches
and Recommended Feet ...................................	20
Zigzag Stitch ...........................................................	21
Altering the stitch width ......................................	21
Altering the stitch length ....................................	21

UTILITY STITCHES
Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch ...............................	22
Multiple Zigzag Stitch (Tricot Stitch) .......................	22
Buttonholes .............................................................	23
Square buttonhole .............................................	23
Altering the buttonhole width .............................	26
Altering the buttonhole stitch density .................	26
Double layer buttonhole .....................................	26
Corded buttonhole .............................................	27
Auto buttonhole ..................................................	28
Button Sewing .........................................................	29
Zipper Sewing .........................................................	30
Blind Hemming ........................................................	32
DECORATIVE SEWING
Applique ..................................................................	33
Patchwork ...............................................................	33
Smocking ................................................................	34
Correcting Distorted Stretch Patterns .....................	35
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dogs ...............	36
Replacing the Bobbin Holder ..................................	36
Problems and Warning Signals ..............................	37
Troubleshooting ......................................................	38

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KNOW YOUR MACHINE

Name of Parts

q Direct pattern selection buttons w Indicator window

e Bobbin winder stopper r Bobbin winder spindle

t Spool pin (included in accessory bag) y Bobbin winding thread guide

u Thread guide

i Thread take-up lever o Tension regulating dial !0Face plate

!1Thread cutter !2Needle threader !3Needle plate

!4Extension table (accessory storage) !5Hook cover plate

!6Hook cover plate release button !7Speed control slider

!8Stitch width adjusting button !9Stitch length adjusting button @0Start/stop button @1Reverse button

@2Auto-lock button @3Needle up/down button @4Foot holder

@5Needle clamp screw @6Needle

@7Zigzag foot A @8Carrying handle

@9Hole for additional spool pin #0Hand wheel

#1Stitch balance adjusting dial #2Power switch

#3Machine socket #4Power inlet #5Drop-feed lever #6Free arm #7Buttonhole lever #8Presser foot lifter

Setting the Spool Pin

Insert the spool pin into the hole as shown.

(The spool pin is in the accessory bag.) q Spool pin

w Setting hole

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Standard Accessories

q Needles

w Bobbin

e Screwdriver r Seam ripper t Spool holder y Spool pin

u Additional spool pin i Felt

o Satin stitch foot

!0Automatic buttonhole foot

!1Zigzag foot A (set on the machine)

!2Instruction book

!3Power supply cord

!4Foot control

		Extension Table
		The extension table provides an extended sewing
		area and can be easily removed for free arm
		sewing.
		The accessories can be stored in the table.
		Detaching the table:
		Pull the table away from the machine, as illustrated.
e		Attaching the table:
w		Push the extension table, inserting the tab into the
		slot until the table snaps into the machine.
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		q Extension table
		w Tab
	r	e Slot
		r Accessory storage

Free arm sewing

Free arm sewing is useful for darning socks or mending knees, elbows or areas of wear in children’s clothes.

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NOTE:

After turning off the power, wait for 3 seconds to turn

it on again.

GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting the Power Supply

NOTE:

Before connecting to the power supply, make sure the voltage shown on the machine conforms to your electrical power.

Using the start/stop button

Turn off the power switch.

Insert the machine plug into the power inlet. Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet. Turn on the power switch.

q Start/stop button w Power switch e Machine plug r Power inlet

t Power supply plug y Wall outlet

Using the foot control

Turn off the power switch.

Insert the foot control plug into the machine socket. Insert the machine plug into the machine socket. Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet. Turn on the power switch.

q Power switch

w Foot control plug e Machine socket r Machine plug

t Power inlet

y Power supply plug u Wall outlet

NOTE:

The start/stop button does not work when the foot control is connected.

When the power is turned on, the indicator window will show a test pattern then will indicate 01.

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 cleaning 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 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.

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Function Buttons

		q Start/stop button
		Press this button to start or to stop the machine.
		The machine will run slowly as long as this button is
		pressed, and will start running at the speed set by the
		speed control lever, or stop when the button is
		released.
		NOTE:
	r	The start/stop button does not work when the foot
		control is connected.
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	w	w Reverse button
	q	When sewing the stitch pattern #01, #05 or #09
		the machine will sew in reverse as long as the
		reverse button is pressed.
		If you press the reverse button when sewing any
		other stitch, the machine will immediately sew locking
		stitches and automatically stop.
		If you press the reverse button when stitch pattern
		#01, #05 or #09	has been selected and the

foot control is not connected, the machine will start sewing in reverse as long as the button is pressed and the machine will stop when the button is released.

e Auto-lock button
When stitch pattern #01, #05 or #09	has

been selected, the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop when the auto-lock button is pressed.

When sewing any other stitches, the machine will sew locking stitch at the end of the pattern being sewn and automatically stop.

r Needle up/down button

Press this button to bring the needle up or down. The machine will stop with the needle up or down depending on the needle position determined by this button.

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t Stitch width adjusting button

When pressing this button,the stitch width of the selected pattern will be indicated and the green light on the top left will light up.

To alter the stitch width, press on the "+" or "–" sign. The stitch width can be altered while stitching

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y Stitch length adjusting button

When pressing this button,the stitch length of the selected pattern will be indicated and the green light on the bottom left will light up.

To alter the stitch length, press on the "+" or "–" sign. The stitch length can be altered while stitching.

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Direct pattern selection buttons

There are 4 buttons for selecting stitch patterns. Press one of the buttons until the pattern number of the desired stitch pattern is indicated.

u Button 01 will select the patterns #01 to #05. i Button 06 will select the patterns #06 to #10. o Button 11 will select the patterns #11 to #15. !0Button 16 will select the patterns #16 to #20.

NOTE:

When selecting the pattern, raise the needle to its

highest position.

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			Dropping the Feed Dog
			The feed dog can be lowered with the drop-feed lever
	w		for sewing on buttons etc.
		e	Shift the drop-feed lever to the right to lower the feed
	q		dog.
	q		Shift the lever to the left to raise the feed dog, it will

return to the up position when the machine is started.

w		q Up position
		w Down position
		e Feed dog
r		r Hand wheel
		NOTE:
		The feed dog should be in the up position for regular
		sewing. Turn the handwheel toward you to check if
		the feed dog comes up after setting the lever in the
		up position.
		Changing the Presser Foot
		CAUTION:
		Turn OFF the power switch before changing the foot.
q		Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern.
		The wrong foot can cause the needle to break.
		Do not push the lever down to prevent it from being
		broken.
		To snap off:
		Raise the needle and presser foot.
		Press the lever on the back of the foot holder and the
		foot will drop.
w	e	q Lever
r		To snap on:
		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.
		w Groove
		e Pin
		Each foot is marked with a letter for identification.
		r Identification Letter
		Detaching and Attaching the Foot Holder
q		WARNING:
		Turn OFF the power switch before detaching or
		attaching the foot holder.
	w	To detach:
		Raise the presser bar and turn the setscrew
		counterclockwise to remove the foot holder.
		q Setscrew
		w Foot holder
		To attach:
		Align the hole in the foot holder with the threaded
		hole in the presser bar and insert the setscrew
	r	through the hole.
e		Tighten the setscrew by turning it clockwise.
		e Hole
		r Threaded hole

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			Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot
			The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser
			foot.
			You can raise the presser foot about 1/4" (0.6 cm)
			higher than the normal up position by exerting more
			pressure when lifting the presser foot lifter. This
	e		allows for easy removal of the presser foot and helps
			you to place thick fabric under the foot.
			q Presser foot lifter
w		w	w Normal up position
			e Extra lift
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			Balancing Thread Tension
	q		The thread tension should be adjusted depending on
			the sewing materials, layers of fabric and sewing
			method.
			To adjust the thread tension, turn the tension dial.
w			q Tension regulating dial
			w Setting mark
			Balanced tension:
			The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between
t			two layers of fabric.
		y	For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not
			show on the right side of the fabric, and the needle
e			thread shows slightly on the wrong side of the fabric.
			e Needle thread
			r Bobbin thread
			t Right side of the fabric
			y Wrong side of the fabric

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		–if the bobbin thread appears on the right side of the
		fabric.
		Loosen the needle thread tension by moving the dial
		to a lower number.
t	y	Needle thread tension is too loose:
		–if the needle thread appears on the wrong side of
		the fabric.
		Tighten the needle thread tension by moving the dial
		to a higher number.

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		Changing Needles
		WARNING:
		Always make sure to turn the power switch off and
		disconnect the machine from power supply before
q	w	changing the needle.
		Raise the needle by turning the handwheel and lower
		the presser foot.
		Turn off the power switch.
	e	z Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
		counterclockwise.
		Remove the needle from the clamp.
		q Needle clamp screw

x Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side of the needle to the rear.

When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push it up against the stopper pin and tighten the needle clamp screw firmly.

w Stopper pin e Flat side

To check needle straightness, place the flat side of the

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needle onto something flat (a needle plate, glass etc.)

The gap between the needle and the flat surface

should be consistent.

Never use a blunt needle.

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Needle and Thread Chart

WEIGHT

FABRIC

TYPE of NEEDLE

NEEDLE SIZE

Very Light

Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy

Universal

9 (65)

Net, Tulle

Ball Point

9 (65)

Light

Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,

Blue Tipped Needle

11

(75)

Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen,

Universal

11

(75)

Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de

12

(80)

Soie, Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed

Crepe, Qiana

Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, and Tricot

Blue Tipped Needle

11

(75)

Ball Point

11

(75)

Leather, Suede

Wedge Point

11

(75)

Leather Needle

Medium

Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen,

Universal

14

(90)

Poplin, Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz,

Gabardine, Felt, Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics

Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch

Ball Point

14

(90)

Velour, Stretch Terry, Sweater Knits

Leather, Vinyl, Suede

Wedge Point

14

(90)

Leather Needle

Heavy

Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking

Denim Needle

16

(100)

Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,

Universal

16

(100)

Drapery Fabrics

Leather, Suede

Wedge Point

16

(100)

Leather Needle

18

(110)

Very Heavy

Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics

Universal

16

(100)

Topstitching for Special Finishes

Topstitching Needle

14

(90)

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	Winding the Bobbin
	Removing the bobbin
q	Push the hook cover plate release button to the
	right and remove the cover plate.
	q Hook cover plate release button
	w Hook cover plate

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Lift out the bobbin. e Bobbin

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		Setting the spool
		Place a spool of thread on the spool pin with the
	w	thread coming off the spool as illustrated.
		q Spool of thread
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		w Spool pin
		Press the spool holder firmly against the spool of
		thread.
		e Spool holder

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