Janome C30 Instruction Book

Instruction Book

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

DANGER

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

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 ngers 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 deect 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.

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To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock, or injury to persons:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For Europe only:

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

For outside Europe (except U.S.A and Canada):

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 the appliance.

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)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ESSENTIAL PARTS

Names of Parts ............................................................... 3

Standard Accessories .................................................... 4

Setting the Spool Pin ...................................................... 4

GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting the Power Supply ........................................ 5

Using the foot control ................................................... 5

Before Using Your Sewing Machine ............................. 5

Operating Instructions: ................................................. 5

Foot control .................................................................... 6

Extension Table .............................................................. 6

Free-arm Sewing ............................................................ 6

Machine Operating Buttons ............................................ 7

Reverse button ............................................................. 7

Auto-lock button ........................................................... 7

Needle up/down button ................................................ 7

LCD Display .................................................................... 8

Function Keys ................................................................. 8

Mode key ...................................................................... 8

Value set key ................................................................ 8

Selecting Stitch Patterns ................................................ 8

(1) Pattern selection mode ........................................... 8

(2) Stitch width adjustment mode ................................ 8

(3) Stitch length adjustment mode ................................ 8

Presser Foot Lifter .......................................................... 9

Changing the Presser Foot ............................................ 9

Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder ...................... 9

Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension .......................... 10

Straight stitch balanced tension ................................. 10

Zigzag stitch balanced tension ....................................11

Dropping or Raising the Feed Dog ............................... 12

Changing the Needle.................................................... 12

Fabric, Thread and Needle Chart ................................. 13

Setting the Spool of Thread ......................................... 14

Setting the spool ........................................................ 14

Extra spool pin ........................................................... 14

Bobbin Winding ............................................................ 14

Removing the bobbin ................................................. 14

Winding the bobbin .................................................... 15

Bobbin winding with the extra spool pin ..................... 15

Inserting the bobbin...................................................... 16

Threading the Machine................................................. 17

Built-in Needle Threader .............................................. 18

Drawing up the Bobbin Thread .................................... 19

Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch ................................... 26

Multiple Zigzag Stitch ................................................. 26

Overedge Stitch .......................................................... 26

Knit Stitch ................................................................... 27

Overlock Stitch ........................................................... 27

Memory Buttonhole ................................................. 28-30

Altering the buttonhole width ...................................... 30

Altering the buttonhole density ................................... 30

Corded Buttonhole ....................................................... 31

Zipper Sewing ......................................................... 32-34

Blind Hemming ............................................................. 35

Button Sewing .............................................................. 36

Attaching Elastic ........................................................... 36

Gathering ...................................................................... 37

DECORATIVE STITCHES

Patchwork ..................................................................... 38

Shell Tuck ..................................................................... 38

Applique ....................................................................... 39

Fringing......................................................................... 40

Drawn Work .................................................................. 40

Fagoting ........................................................................ 41

Scallop Stitch ................................................................ 41

Smocking ...................................................................... 42

Satin Stitches ............................................................... 42

Decorative Stitches ...................................................... 43

CARE OF YOUR MACHINE

Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog ...................... 44

Installing the Bobbin Holder ......................................... 44

Correcting Deformed Stitch Patterns ........................... 45

Problems and Warning Signals .................................... 45

Troubleshooting ............................................................ 46

Stitch Chart ................................................................... 47

BASIC SEWING

Straight Stitch Sewing .................................................. 20

Starting to Sew ........................................................... 20

Securing Seams ......................................................... 20

Cutting Threads .......................................................... 20

Changing Sewing Direction ........................................ 20

Using Seam Guides ................................................... 21

Turning Square Corners ............................................. 21

Altering the Needle Drop Position .............................. 22

Altering the Stitch Length ........................................... 22

Variety of Straight Stitches ........................................... 23

Lock-a-matic Stitch ..................................................... 23

Locking Stitch ............................................................. 23

Triple Stretch Stitch .................................................... 23

Stretch Stitch .............................................................. 24

Zigzag Stitch ................................................................. 25

Altering the stitch width .............................................. 25

Altering the stitch length ............................................ 25

Variety of Overcasting Stitches .................................... 26

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ESSENTIAL PARTS

Names of Parts

Upper thread guide

Bobbin winder tension disk

Spool pin

Bobbin winder spindle

Bobbin winder stopper

Hole for extra spool pin

Feed balancing dial (with cap)

Reverse button

Auto-lock button

Needle up/down button

Indicator lights

MODE key

LCD display

Value set keys

Extension table (Accessory storage)

Needle threader

Thread cutter

Face cover

Thread tension dial

Thread take-up lever

Needle clamp screw

Needle bar thread guide

Needle

Presser foot

Hook cover release button

Needle plate

Hook cover plate

Feed dogs

Setscrew

Foot holder

Lever

Carrying handle

Free-arm

Presser foot lifter

Power inlet

Foot control jack

Power switch

Ventilation openings

Handwheel

Drop feed lever

NOTE:

To carry the sewing machine, hold the carrying handle with your hand, and support the sewing machine with the other hand.

NOTE:

Design and specications are subject to change

without prior notice.

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Standard Accessories

No. Part Name Part No.

1 Zigzag foot A (Set on the machine) 685502019

2 Zipper foot E 808852003

3 Satin stitch foot F 82 2 8 0 4118

4 Sliding buttonhole foot 508803000

5 Spool holder (large) 822020503

6 Spool holder (small) 822019509

7 Spool pin 660005010

8 Extra spool pin 625031500

9 Bobbin X 3 (1 set on the machine) 102261000

10 Needle set 639804000

11 Seam ripper (Buttonhole opener) 647808009

12 Lint brush 802424004

13 Screwdriver 653802002

14 Instruction book 805800018

15 Soft cover 743812203

16 Foot control 808550008

U.S.A and Canada 85 65190 04

17 Power cable*

U.K. 830377008

Australia 830314018

Continental Europe 830335004

*The power cable included may differ from the illustration.

Setting the Spool Pin

Insert the spool pin into the hole as shown.

q Spool pin w Hole

GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting the Power Supply

Using the foot control

Turn off the power switch.

Insert the pin connector into the jack.

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

q Power switch w Pin connector e Jack r Machine plug t Power inlet y Power supply plug u Wall outlet i Foot control

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 wall outlet:

- when leaving the machine unattended.

- when attaching or removing parts.

- when cleaning the machine. Do not place anything on the foot control.

Before Using Your Sewing Machine

Before using your sewing machine for the rst time,

place a scrap of fabric under the presser foot and run the machine without thread for a few minutes. Wipe away any oil which may appear.

Operating Instructions:

The symbol “O” on the switch indicates the “off” position of the switch.

Foot control model 4C-339-JM is used with this sewing

machine.

For the U.S.A and Canada only:

For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other): To reduce the risk of electric shock, this

plug is intended to t in a polarized outlet only one way. If it still does not t, contact a qualied electrician to

install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

Foot control

Depress the foot control to start the machine. The further down you press on the foot control, the faster the machine runs.

Extension Table

The extension table provides an extended sewing area and can be easily removed for free-arm sewing.

Detaching the table

Pull the table away from the machine, as illustrated. q Extension table

Attaching the table

Push the extension table, inserting the tab into the slot until the table snaps into the machine. w Ta b e S l o t

Accessory storage

Accessories are stored inside the extension table. r Accessory storage

Free-arm Sewing

Free-arm is useful for sewing tubular garments and for darning knee or elbow areas. q Free-arm

Machine Operating Buttons

q Reverse button

• When following stitch patterns are selected;

The machine will sew in reverse as long as the reverse button is pressed. Release the button to sew forward.

• When following stitch patterns are selected;

There will be particular functions of the reverse button when patterns shown above are selected. Refer to pages 23, 28 and 29 for instructions.

• When any other stitches are selected;

If you press the reverse button when sewing any other patterns, the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop.

w Auto-lock button

• When following stitch patterns are selected;

Press the auto-lock button to sew a locking stitch immediately. The machine will automatically stop.

• When any other stitches are selected;

Press the auto-lock button to sew a locking stitch at the end of current pattern. The machine will automatically stop.

e Needle up/down button Press the needle up/down button to bring the needle up or down.

Needle stop position

When you start the machine with the needle at up position, the needle stops at up position when the machine is stopped.

When you start the machine with the needle at down position, the needle stops at down position when the machine is stopped.

LCD Display

NOTE:

Magnetic or electrostatic interference may cause the LCD display to icker.

Do not use the machine near appliances that generate

a magnetic eld or an electrostatic eld such as

microwave ovens.

The LCD display shows following information when the machine is turned on.

q Stitch pattern number

Function Keys

Mode key

When the power switch is turned on, the pattern selection mode is set automatically. Each time you press the mode key w, the green light r will shift and the mode e will change in the following order: (1) Pattern selection mode

(2) Stitch width adjustment mode (3) Stitch length adjustment mode

w Mode key e Mode r Green light

Value set key

Press the value set keys t to alter the value. Press “ ” to increase the value. Press “ ” to decrease the value.

t Value set key

Selecting Stitch Patterns

(1) Pattern selection mode

The green light r is lit at the pattern selection mode. The stitch pattern number will increase or decrease by 1 each time you press the value set keys t.

To select the desired stitch pattern, press the value set key until the pattern number of the desired stitch is indicated on the LCD display q.

To refer available stitch patterns for this sewing machine, check the stitch chart in this manual on page 47.

(2) Stitch width adjustment mode

Press the mode key once w. The green light r is lit at the stitch width adjustment mode. The LCD display q shows the stitch width or needle drop position, depending on the selected stitch pattern. Press the value set key t ( or ) to change the stitch width or needle drop position. Refer to pages 22 and 25.

(3) Stitch length adjustment mode

Press the mode key twice w. The green light r is lit at the stitch length adjustment mode. The LCD display q shows the stitch length. Press the value set key t ( or ) to change stitch length. Refer to pages 22 and 25. Press the mode key w to return to the pattern selection mode.

e w

Presser Foot Lifter

The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot.

You can raise the foot about 1/4˝ (0.7 cm) higher than the

normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot, or to help you place thick material under the foot.

q Presser foot lifter w Normal up position e Highest position

Changing the Presser Foot

CAUTION:

• Turn OFF the power switch before changing the

foot.

• Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern.

The wrong foot can cause the needle to break.

Each foot is marked with an identication letter.

q Identication letter

Removing the presser foot

Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise. Raise the presser foot, and press the lever on the back of the foot holder. w Lever

Attaching the presser foot

Place the selected presser foot so that the pin on the foot

lies just under the groove in the foot holder.

Lower the presser bar to lock the foot into the place. e Groove r Pin

Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder

CAUTION:

Turn OFF the power switch before detaching or attaching foot holder.

Removing the foot holder

Remove the setscrew by turning it counterclockwise with a screwdriver. q Setscrew w Foot holder e Screwdriver

Attaching the foot holder

Align the hole in the foot holder with the threaded hole in the presser bar. Fit the setscrew into the hole. Tighten the setscrew by turning it clockwise with the screwdrive r. r Hole t Threaded hole

Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension

Straight stitch balanced tension

The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two

layers of fabric, as illustrated (magnied to show detail).

If you look at the top and bottom of the seam, notice that the stitches are evenly balanced. q Needle thread (top thread) w Bobbin thread (bottom thread) e To loosen r To tighten

When adjusting the needle thread tension, the higher the

number, the tighter the top thread tension. Results depend on:

- stiffness and thickness of the fabric

- number of fabric layers

- type of stitch

Tension is too tight

The bobbin thread shows through on the right side of the fabric, and the stitch feels bumpy. Turn the dial to a lower number to loosen the needle thread tension. q Needle thread (top thread) w Bobbin thread (bottom thread) e To loosen tension r Right side (top side) of fabric t Wrong side (bottom side) of fabric

Tension is too loose

The needle thread shows through on the wrong side of the fabric, and the stitch feels bumpy. Turn the dial to a higher number to tighten the needle thread tension. q Needle thread (top thread) w Bobbin thread (bottom thread) e To tighten tension r Right side (top side) of fabric t Wrong side (bottom side) of fabric

q w

Zigzag stitch balanced tension

For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show on the right side (top side) of the fabric, and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side (bottom side) of the fabric.

See the illustrations for the correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust the needle tension as

necessary.

Balanced tension

Minimize the amount of needle thread visible on the

wrong side (bottom side) of the fabric without causing excessive puckering, or causing the bobbin thread to show on the right side (top side) of the fabric. Results vary with fabric, thread and sewing conditions. q Right side (top side) of fabric w Wrong side (bottom side) of fabric

Tension is too tight

The corner of each zigzag pulls together on the right side of the fabric q Right side (top side) of fabric w Wrong side (bottom side) of fabric

q w

Tension is too loose

The corner of each zigzag point pulls together on the wrong side of the fabric. q Right side (top side) of fabric w Wrong side (bottom side) of fabric

Dropping or Raising the Feed Dog

The drop feed lever is located lower part of the free arm bed on the front of the machine.

To drop the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of the arrow q.

To raise the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of the arrow w, as illustrated, and turn the handwheel toward you.

The feed dog must be up for normal sewing.

Changing the Needle

CAUTION:

Turn OFF the power switch before changing the needle. Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise. A loose needle or a loose screw may cause machine malfunction or needle to break.

Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the needle clamp.

Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the at

side to the rear. When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push it up as far as it will go.

Tighten the needle clamp screw rmly by turning it

clockwise. q Needle clamp screw

w Flat side

To see if the needle is in good condition, place the at side of the needle onto something at (needle plate, glass etc.). The gap between the needle and the at surface

should be consistent. Never use a bent or blunt needle. A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs

in knits, ne silks and silk-like fabrics.

e Gap

Fabric, Thread and Needle Chart

• For general sewing, use needle size 11/75 or 14/90.

• A ne thread and needle should be used for sewing

lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will not be marred.

• Heavy fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce

the fabric without fraying the needle thread.

• Always test the needle size on a small scrap of the

fabric that will be used for actual sewing.

• In general, use the same thread for the needle and

bobbin.

NOTE:

When sewing stretch fabrics, very ne fabrics and

synthetics, use a blue tip needle (Part No. 990311000, sold separately). The blue tip needle effectively prevents skipped stitches.

Fabric Thread Needle

Lawn

Fine

Medium

Heavy weight

Georgette

Tric o t Organza Crepe

Sheeting

Jersey Broadcloth Fleece

Denim Tweed Coating Quilting

Silk #80-100 Cotton #80-100 Synthetic #80-100

Silk #50 Cotton #50-80 Synthetic #50-80

Silk #30-50 Cotton #40-50 Synthetic #40-50

#9/65-11/75

#11/ 7 5 -14 / 9 0

#14 / 90-16 /10 0

NOTE:

3 x #14/90 needles are included in the envelop.

(Part No. 639804000).

(B)

(A)

Setting the Spool of Thread

Setting the spool

Place a spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as illustrated.

A: Press the large spool holder rmly against the spool

of thread.

q Large spool holder

B: For a small spool, use the small spool holder. w Small spool holder

Extra spool pin

Use the extra spool pin when you need to wind a bobbin without unthreading the machine while working on a

sewing project.

Insert the extra spool pin into the hole. Place a spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as illustrated.

e Extra spool pin r Hole for extra spool pin

Bobbin Winding

Removing the bobbin

Gently slide the hook cover release button to the right

and remove the hook cover plate. Lift out the bobbin. q Hook cover release button w Hook cover plate e Bobbin

NOTE:

Use the plastic bobbins that come with the machine

(Part #102261000). Using other bobbins, such as pre-

wound paper bobbins, may cause stitching problems and/ or damage to the bobbin holder.

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