Janome HD3000 Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION BOOK
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 ownerʼs
manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained
in this ownerʼs manual.
The design and specifications are subject to change without a prior notice.
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 ownerʼs manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled
in accordance with relevant National legislation relating t
electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact you
retailer for guidance.
(European Union only)
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Do’s and Don’ts
1. Always be aware of the up-and-down movement of the needle and do not turn your attention
from the machine while it is running.
2. When leaving the sewing machine unattended, the main switch of the machine must be switched off
or the plug must be removed from the socket-outlet.
3. When servicing the sewing machine, or when removing covers or changing lamps, the machine
must be disconnected from the supply by removing the plug from the socket-outlet.
4. Do not place anything on the foot control, otherwise the machine will start inadvertently, or the
control or motor may burn out.
5. The maximum permissible power for the sewing lamp bulb is 15 watts.
6. When using your sewing machine for the first time, place a piece of waste fabric under the
presser foot and run the machine without thread for a few minutes. Wipe away any oil which
may have appeared.
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SECTION I ESSENTIAL PARTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECCTION IV UTILITY STITCHI
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Name
of Parts ............................................................................................ 4~5
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Foo
Storage Compartment ............................................................................. 6
Table(Accessory Storage Box) ...................................................... 7
Extensio
SECTION II GETTING READY TO S
Connectin
Foo
Sewin
Pressur
Droppin
To Snap On and Snap Off the Preser Foot ................................................... 11
To
Re
Sea
Changin
Threa
Windin
Threading the Machine .................................................................................. 18
Needle Threader..........................................................................................
Drawin
Balancing Needle Thread Tension ................................................................ 21
Pattern Selector Dial ..................................................................................... 22
Zigzag Width Control ..................................................................................... 22
St
Variabl
SECCTION III BASIC SEWI
Straigh
Changin
Straigh
Zigza
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the Machine to the Power Supply ................................................ 8
Control ..................................................................................................... 9
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Light .................................................................................................... 9
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Dial ................................................................................................. 10
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the Feed Dogs ............................................................................... 10
Detach and Attach the Foot Holder ......................................................... 12
verse Stitch Button .................................................................................... 12
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Guide Line ........................................................................................... 12
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Needle ........................................................................................... 13
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and Needle Chart .............................................................................. 14
the Bobbin .................................................................................15~17
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Up Bobbin Thread ........................................................................... 20
itch Length Control ..................................................................................... 22
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Needle Position ............................................................................... 22
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Stitch Sewing ................................................................................... 23
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the Sewing Directions ................................................................... 24
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Stitching on Heavy Fabrics .............................................................. 24
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Stitch .................................................................................................. 25
Overcasti
Overedg
Trico
Triple
Outline Stretch Stitich .................................................................................... 27
Sewin
Automati
Manual Buttonhole ................................................................................... 32~33
Corde
Zippe
Rolle
Blin
SECCTION V DECORATIVE STITCHI
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Stretc
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance ................................................................... 42
Sm
Quilting ........................................................................................................... 43
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Pi
Shel
Fagoti
Appliq
Patc
SECCTION VI CARE OF YOUR MACHI
Cleanin
Cleanin
Insertin
Trouble
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Stitch ............................................................................................. 26
Stitch .................................................................................................... 26
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Strength Stitich .................................................................................... 27
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Buttons .............................................................................................. 28
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Buttonhole .............................................................................. 29~31
d
Buttonhole ......................................................................................... 34
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Application .................................................................................... 35~37
d
Hem .............................................................................................. 38~39
d
Stitch Hemming .................................................................................... 40
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corative Satin Stitch Patterns ................................................................... 41
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Stitch Patterns ................................................................................... 41
ocking ....................................................................................................... 42
Tucking .................................................................................................... 44
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Tuck ...................................................................................................... 45
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Work .................................................................................................... 46
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the Bobbin Holder .......................................................................... 47
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the Hook Race ............................................................................... 48
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the Bobbin Holder ........................................................................... 48
Shooting ..................................................................................... 49~50
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Names of Parts
SECTION I ESSENTIAL PARTS
q Stitch length control
w Zigzag width control
e Bobbin winder stopper
r Bobbin winder spindle
t Foot storage compartment
y Flip-top sewing instruction panel
u Spool holder (large)
i Spool pin
o Top cover
!0 Thread tension dial
!1 Pressure dial
!2 Face plate
!3 Buttonhole lever
!4 Thread cutter
Needle threader
!5
!6
Needle plate
!7
Hook cover plate
Hook cover plate release button
!8
Extension table
!9
(Accessory storage box)
Reverse stitch button
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!0
!1
!2
!3
!4
!5
!6
!7
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@0
!8
!9
4
@2
@3
@4
@5
@1 @0
#2
#1
#0
@9
@0 Thread take-up lever
@1 Carrying handle
@2 Handwheel
@3 Clutch knob
@4 Pattern selector dial
@5 Feed balance dial
@6 Power switch
@7 Machine socket
@8 Needle clamp screw
@9 Drop feed lever
#0 Free arm
#1 Presser foot
#2 Presser foot lifter
@6
@7
@8
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Foot Storage Compartmen
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Each presser foot and pocket is lettered for easy
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identification and storage. To achieve optimum
sewing results, use the foot recommended for
each sewing technique.
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Needle
q
L. Quilter
w
G. Blind stitch hem foot
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D. Hemmer foot
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C. Overedge foot
t
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E. Zipper foot
B. Transparent buttonhole foot
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A. Zigzag foot
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R. Automatic buttonhole foot
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* The automatic buttonhole foot can be stored in the
extension table.
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Extension Table (Accessory Storage Box)
Extension Table
The extension table provides added sewing surface and can be easily
removed for free arm sewing.
For free arm sewing
Lift out the extension table, as
illustrated .
For attaching the table
Position the two pins of the
storage box on the base slit and
push down gently.
Accessory storage box
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Sewing accessoires are conveniently
located under the extension table.
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SECTION II GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply
Before connecting the power, make sure the voltage and frequency of your
electrical power conform to the machine.
Switch off the power, fit the nonreversible plug into the machine socket and
plug the machine into the power supply.
Switch on the power.
While in operation, always keep your eyes o
touch any moving parts such as the thread take-up lever, handwheel
or needle
Always turn off the power switch and unplu
Do not place anything on the foot control, otherwise the machine will
run intermittently.
.
- when leaving the machine unattended
- when attaching or removing parts.
- when cleaning the machine.
n the sewing area, and do not
g from the power supply:
.
Operating Instructions:
The symbol "O" of a switch indicates the "off" position of a switch.
For an appliance with a polarized plug (one blad
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug i
polarized outlet only one way
If it does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse th
contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
Do no
t modify the plug in any way.
.
e wider than the other):
s intended to fit in a
e plug. If it still does not fit,
The foot controller Model YC-482J or TJC-150 i
machine (US
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A market only).
s used with this sewing
Foot Control
Sewing Light
Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control.
The harder you press on the control, the faster the
machine runs.
The sewing light is located behind the
face plate.
[To replace the bulb]
(A)• To remove.........Turn to the left.
To replace.........Turn to the right.
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(B)• To remove.........Push and twist to
the left.
To replace.........Push and twist to
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the right.
NOTE: When replacing the bulb, unplug
the machine.
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Pressure Dial
The pressure dial should be set at “3” for regular sewing. Reduce
the pressure to “2” for appliques.
Dropping the Feed Dogs
Drop feed lever is located underneath of
free arm bed.
To raise the feed
dogs, push the
lever to the
direction of arrow
as illustrated.
Set the pressure to “1” when sewing chiffon, lace, organdy and
other fine fabrics. Velours and knits with a lot of stretch may also
require a “1” setting.
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For dropping the
feed dogs, push
the lever to the
direction of arrow
as illustrated.
* Feed dogs must always be up for normal sewing.
To Snap On and Snap Off the Presser Foot
To snap off
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 snap on Additional Clearance
When attaching the presser foot,
the pressure dial should always be
at position “3”.
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.
The presser foot can be raised
higher for additional clearance.
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15
20
5/8
6/8
To Detach and Attach the Foot Holder
To Detach
Remove the thumb screw
by turning the screw
counter-clockwise with the
screwdriver.
To Attach
Align the hole in the foot
holder with the threaded
hole in the presser bar and
fit the foot holder screw into
the hole. Tighten the screw
by turning it clockwise.
Reverse Stitch Button
As long as you keep the reverse
stitch button depressed, the
machine sews backwards.
Seam Guide Line
The numbers on the needle plate
indicate the distance between the left
needle position and the line.
The numbers in the front indicate in
millimeters.
The numbers in the back indicate in
inches.
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Changing Needle
Raise the needle by turning the
handwheel toward you and lower
the presser foot.
Turn off the power switch.
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counter-clockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
Insert the new needle into the needle 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 permanet and are
almost always caused by a damaged needle.
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Thread and Needle Chart
Fabrics
Light
weight
Medium
weight
Heavy
weight
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
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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.
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When sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthetics, use a BLUE TIPPED needle. The blue tipped needle effectively prevents skipped stitches.
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When sewing very fine fabrics, sew over a piece of paper to prevent yarn distortion.
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Crepe de Chine, Voile
Lawn, Organdy, Georgette, Tricot
Linens, Cotton, Pique,
Serge Double Knits, Percale
Denim, Tweed, Gabardine,
Coating, Drapery and Upholstery Fabric
Fine Silk
Fine Cotton
Fine Synthetic
Fine Cotton Covered Polyester
50 silk
50 to 80 Cotton
50 to 60 Synthetic
Cotton Covered Polyester
50 silk
40 to 50 Cotton
40 to 50 Synthetic
Cotton Covered Polyester
Threads
Needle Size
9
or
11
11
or
14
14
or
16
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Winding the Bobbin
Horizontal Spool Pin
Ordinary Spool
Small Spool
Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the spool with the
thread coming off the spool as shown.
Attach the large spool holder pressing it firmly against the thread spool.
* The small spool holder is used with narrow or small thread spools.
Additional Spool Pin
The additional spool pin is used
to wind extra bobbins without
unthreading the machine.
To use, insert the additional
spool pin in the hole. Place the
felt and the spool on the pin.
Removing the Bobbin
Gently slide the hook cover plate
release button to the right, and
remove the cover plate.
Lift out the bobbin.
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