Janome DC2015 Instruction Manual

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 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.

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To reduce the risk of burns, ﬁre, 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 INSTRUCTION

SECTION I. NAMES OF PARTS

Names of Parts ................................................................. 1

Standard Accessories ...................................................... 2

Extension Table ................................................................ 3

SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting the Power Supply .......................................... 4

Operating Instructions ...................................................... 4

Controlling Sewing Speed ................................................ 5

Machine Operating Buttons ........................................... 6-8

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

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

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

Presser Foot Pressure Dial .............................................. 9

Dropping or Raising the Feed Dog ..................................10

Changing the Needle ....................................................... 11

Fabric and Needle Chart .................................................11

Bobbin Winding .......................................................... 12-14

Threading the Machine ....................................................15

Needle Threader .............................................................16

Drawing up the Bobbin Thread........................................17

LCD Display .....................................................................18

Selecting Stitch Patterns .................................................18

Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension for a Straight

Stitch .............................................................................19

Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension for a Zigzag

Stitch ............................................................................ 20

SECTION IV. DECORATIVE STITCHING

Shelltuck Stitch ................................................................41

Applique ..........................................................................41

Scallop Stitch ................................................................. 42

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

Pintucking ....................................................................... 42

Patchwork Piecing .......................................................... 43

Stippling Stitch................................................................ 43

Clasp Stitch .................................................................... 44

Fagoting .......................................................................... 44

Satin Stitches ................................................................. 44

Fringing ........................................................................... 45

Drawn work .................................................................... 45

Cross Stitch .................................................................... 46

Decorative Stitches ........................................................ 46

Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns ................................47

SECTION V. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE

Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog ........................ 48

Installing the Bobbin Holder ........................................... 48

Problems and Warning Signs ......................................... 49

Troubleshooting .............................................................. 50

SECTION III. BASIC SEWING

Straight Stitch Sewing ............................................... 21-22

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

Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric ........................... 21

Needle Plate ................................................................... 22

Straight Stitch ................................................................. 23

Lock-a-Matic Stitch ......................................................... 23

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Double Overedge Stitch ................................................. 27

Zipper Sewing ........................................................... 28-29

Blind Hemming ............................................................... 30

Button Sewing ................................................................ 31

Attaching Elastic ............................................................. 32

Various Kinds of Buttonholes and Their Uses ................ 33

Square Buttonhole..................................................... 34-35

Adjusting the Stitch Width and Density for

Buttonholes .................................................................. 36

Round-End Buttonhole ................................................... 36

Fine Fabric Buttonhole ................................................... 36

Keyhole Buttonhole ........................................................ 37

Stretch Buttonhole .......................................................... 37

Antique Buttonhole ......................................................... 37

Corded Buttonhole ......................................................... 38

Darning Stitch ................................................................. 39

Tacking ........................................................................... 40

Eyelet .............................................................................. 40

SECTION I. NAMES OF PARTS

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Names of Parts

Start/stop button

Reverse stitch button

Auto-lock button

Needle up/down button

Speed control slider

Cursor buttons

Value set buttons

Hole for additional spool pin

Bobbin winder stopper

Bobbin winder spindle

Flange plate

Spool holder (large)

Spool pin

LCD display

Bobbin winding tension disk

Upper thread guide

Presser foot pressure dial

Thread take-up lever

Thread tension dial

Face cover

Thread cutter

Extension table (Accessory box)

Needle

Needle bar thread guide

Needle clamp screw

Lower thread guide

Buttonhole lever

Needle threader

Foot holder

Feed Dog

Needle plate

Bobbin thread cutter

Hook cover plate

Hook cover release button

Presser foot

Feed balancing dial

Drop feed lever

Free-arm

Presser foot lifter

Carrying handle

Handwheel

Power switch

Foot control jack

Machine socket

Foot control

Power supply cord

NOTE:

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

NOTE:

Sewing machine design and speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice.

q w e r

t y u i

o !0 !1 !2

!3 !4 !5 !6

Standard Accessories

q Zigzag foot: A (set on the machine)

w Overedge foot: C

e Zipper foot: E

r Satin stitch foot: F

t Blind hem foot: G

y Open toe satin foot: F2

u Automatic buttonhole foot: R

i Spool holder ( X 2) (special)

o Needle set

!0 Spool holder ( X 2) (large) (1 set on the machine)

!1 Spool holder ( X 2) (small)

!2 Additional spool pin

!3 Bobbins ( X 4) (1 set on the machine)

!4 Screwdriver

!5 Lint brush

!6 Seam ripper (Buttonhole opener)

!7 !8

!7 Instruction book

!8 Hard cover

Extension Table

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

q Extension table w Pin e Hole

• Detaching the table

Pull the table away from the machine, as illustrated.

• Attaching the table

Push the extension table, inserting the pin w into the hole e until the table snaps into the machine.

• Accessory storage

Accessories are stored inside the extension table. Pull the lid towards you to open the accessory storage r. r Accessory storage

• Free-arm sewing

Free-arm sewing is useful for darning socks and mending the knee or cuff areas of children’s clothes.

SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting the Power Supply

• Using the foot control

Turn off the power switch q. Insert the foot control plug w into the foot control jack e. Insert the machine plug r into the power inlet t. Insert the power supply plug y into the wall outlet u. Turn on the power switch q. The foot control sign i will be displayed when the foot control is connected to the machine.

q Power switch w Foot control plug e Foot control jack r Machine plug t Power inlet y Power supply plug u Wall outlet i Foot control sign

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 inadvertently.

• Using the start/stop button

Turn off the power switch q. Insert the machine plug w into the power inlet e. Insert the power supply plug r into the wall outlet t. Turn on the power switch q.

q Power switch w Machine plug e Power inlet r Power supply plug t Wall outlet

NOTE:

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

Operating Instructions:

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

For the U.S.A. and Canada only

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.

Controlling Sewing Speed

Speed control slider

Sewing speed can be varied by the speed control slider according to your sewing needs. To increase sewing speed, slide the slider to the right. To decrease sewing speed, slide the slider to the left.

Foot control

Pressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed. The harder you press the foot control, the faster the machine runs.

NOTE:

The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the speed control slider when the foot control is fully depressed.

Operating Instructions:

Foot control model YC-485EC-1 is for use with this sewing machine.

Machine Operating Buttons

q Start / Stop button

Lower the presser foot lifter. Press the start/stop button q to start the machine. The machine starts running slowly for the ﬁrst few stitches; it then runs at the speed set by the speed control slider. Press the start/stop button q again to stop the machine.

NOTE:

•Themachinerunsslowlyaslongasyoupressand

hold the start/stop button q.

•Thestart/stopbuttonq cannot be used when the

foot control is connected to the machine.

w Reverse stitch button

Press and hold the reverse stitch button w to sew in reverse. Release the button w to sew forward.

Press and hold the button w when the machine is stopped and foot control is disconnected to sew in reverse slowly. Release the button w to stop the machine.

Any other stitches except

Press the reverse stitch button w to sew a locking stitch immediately. The machine will automatically stop.

Please refer to pages 23, 39 and 40.

e Auto-lock button

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

Any other stitches

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

r Up/down needle position button

Press the Up/down needle position button r 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.

NOTE:

The needle will always stop in the up position after sewing buttonholes, bartacks, eyelets and darning.

y Cursor Buttons

Use these buttons to move the cursor i. Press button to move the cursor to left. Press button to move the cursor to right.

u Value Set Buttons

Use these buttons to change the set value. Move the cursor under the digit you would like to change. Press Press button to decrease the value.

button to increase the value.

Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder

CAUTION:

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

• Removing the foot holder

Raise the needle to its highest position by turning

the handwheel counterclockwise. Raise the presser foot, and remove the thumbscrew q by turning it counterclockwise with a screwdriver.

• Attaching the foot holder

Align the hole in the foot holder w with the threaded

hole in the presser bar e. Fit the thumbscrew q into the hole. Tighten the thumbscrew q by turning it clockwise with a screwdriver.

q Thumbscrew w Foot holder e Presser bar

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.

• Removing the presser foot

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

• Attaching the presser foot

Place the selected presser foot so that the pin e on the foot lies just under the groove w in the foot holder. Lower the presser bar to lock the foot into the place.

q Lever w Groove e Pin

Presser Foot Lifter

The presser foot lifter q raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise the foot about 0.6 cm higher than the normal up position w 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

Presser Foot Pressure Dial

The presser foot pressure dial should be set at “6” for regular sewing. Set the pressure between “3” and “6” for applique, cutwork, drawn work, basting and embroidery. Set the pressure between “1” and “3” when sewing chiffon, lace, organdy and other ﬁne fabrics. Velour and knits with a lot of stretch may also require a “1” setting. Turn the presser foot pressure dial q and set the desired num b e r.

q Presser foot pressure dial

q w

Dropping or Raising the Feed Dog

The drop feed lever is located underneath the free arm bed on the back of the machine.

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

the arrow q.

w To raise the feed dog, push the lever in the direction

of the arrow w, as illustrated, and turn the

handwheel e toward you. The feed dog must be up

for normal sewing.

z x

Changing the Needle

CAUTION:

Turn OFF the power switch before changing the needle.

z Turn off the power switch. Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the

handwheel counterclockwise, and lower the presser foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw q by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the needle clamp w.

x Insert a new needle into the needle clamp w with the

ﬂat side to the rear. When inserting the needle into the needle clamp w, push it up as far as it will go. Tighten the needle clamp screw q ﬁrmly by turning it clockwise.

c To see if the needle is in good condition, place the ﬂat

side of the needle onto something ﬂat (needle plate, glass, etc.). The gap between the needle and the ﬂat surface should be consistent. Never use a bent or blunt needle.

A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or

runs in knits, ﬁne silks and silk-like fabrics.

q Needle clamp screw w Needle clamp

Fabric 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 ﬁne fabrics and synthetics, use a blue tip needle (Part No. 990311000, sold separaely). The blue tip needle effectively prevents skipped stitches.

Light

Medium

Fabric

Lawn Georgette Tric ot Organza Crepe

Sheeting Jersey Broadcloth Fleece

Thread

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

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

Needle

#9/65–11/75

#11 / 75 –14 / 90

Denim

Heavy

NOTE:

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

Tweed Coating Quilting

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

#14/ 90 –16/10 0

Bobbin Winding

• Removing the bobbin

Gently slide the hook cover release button q to the　 right and remove the hook cover plate w. Lift out the bobbin.

q Hook cover release button w Hook cover plate

• Horizontal spool pin

Lift up the spool pin q. Place a spool of thread on the spool pin. Attach the large spool holder w, and press it ﬁrmly against the spool of thread. The small spool holder e is used with narrow or small spools of thread. Lower the spool pin q.

q Spool pin w Large spool holder e Small spool holder

• Spool Holder (special)

Use the spool holder (special) when using a long spool of thread as shown. e 9.5 - 10.5mm (3/8 - 7/16 inch) r 70 - 75mm (2-3/4 - 3 inch)

Attach the spool holder (special) by inserting it into the hole of the spool of thread. Make sure there is no gap between the spool holder and the spool of thread. t Spool holder (special) y No gap

• Additional spool pin

The additional spool pin q is for winding bobbins without unthreading the machine. Insert the additional spool pin q into the hole w. The additional spool pin should point to the bobbin winding tension disk e.

q Additional spool pin w Hole for additional spool pin e Bobbin winding tension disk

• Winding the bobbin

NOTE:

•Setthespeedcontrolslideratitsfastestposition

for bobbin winding.

z Draw the thread from the spool.

Guide the thread around the Bobbin winding

tension disk.

q Bobbin winding tension disk

x Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle. w Bobbin e Bobbin winder spindle

c Pass the thread to the bobbin. Hold the thread with both hands and wind it around

the bobbin clockwise several times.

v Insert the thread into one of the slits t of the ﬂange

plate r and pull the thread to cut.

r Flange plate t Slit

b Push the bobbin to the right. The bobbin mark y appears on the LCD display. y Bobbin mark

n Start the machine. When the bobbin is fully wound, it

will stop automatically. Stop the machine and return the bobbin winder to its original position by moving the spindle to the left.

m Insert the thread into one of the slits of the ﬂange

plate and pull the thread to cut.

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