Janome Sewing Machine, Jem Gold 2 661 Important Safety Instructions Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
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.
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 this sewing machine 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.
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, 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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SECTION I NAMES OF PARTS
Names of Parts ...........................................................................................................................................................................3
• How to attach the spool pin ..............................................................................................................................................3
Standard Accessories and Storage Place ...................................................................................................................................4
• Free arm ............................................................................................................................................................................4
SECTION II GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting Machine to Power Supply ......................................................................................................................................5
Controlling Sewing Speed .........................................................................................................................................................5
• Foot control ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Operating Instructions..........................................................................................................................................................5
Changing Needles......................................................................................................................................................................6
• Changing needles .............................................................................................................................................................6
• To check for a good needle ..............................................................................................................................................6
Selecting Needle and Thread .....................................................................................................................................................6
Pattern Selection ........................................................................................................................................................................7
Presser Foot Lifter .....................................................................................................................................................................7
To Attach and Remove the Presser Foot ...................................................................................................................................7
Reverse Stitch Lever..................................................................................................................................................................7
How to Drop the Feed Dog.........................................................................................................................................................7
Preparation of the Bobbin Thread ............................................................................................................................................. 8
• Removing the bobbin ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
• Set the spool .....................................................................................................................................................................8
• Winding the bobbin ..........................................................................................................................................................9
• Inserting the bobbin ........................................................................................................................................................10
Threading the Machine ............................................................................................................................................................11
• To set the needle thread ..................................................................................................................................................11
• Using the needle threader ...............................................................................................................................................12
• Drawing up the bobbin thread ........................................................................................................................................13
SECTION III BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch Sewing .............................................................................................................................................................14
• Starting to sew ................................................................................................................................................................14
• Changing sewing direction .............................................................................................................................................14
• Finishing sewing.............................................................................................................................................................14
• Using the seam guides on the needle plate .....................................................................................................................15
• Turning square corners ...................................................................................................................................................15
Triple Straight Stitch ............................................................................................................................................................... 15
Balancing Needle Thread Tension .......................................................................................................................................... 16
• Choose the correct tension .............................................................................................................................................16
• Tension is too tight .........................................................................................................................................................16
• Tension is too loose ........................................................................................................................................................16
SECTION IV UTILITY STITCHES
Zigzag Stitching.......................................................................................................................................................................17
Overcasting ..............................................................................................................................................................................17
Tricot Stitch .............................................................................................................................................................................17
SECTION V DECORATIVE STITCHING
Shell Tuck................................................................................................................................................................................18
Blind Stitch Hemming .............................................................................................................................................................18
Buttonhole ............................................................................................................................................................................... 19
• Corded buttonhole ..........................................................................................................................................................19
Embroidery ..............................................................................................................................................................................20
SECTION VI CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Caution ....................................................................................................................................................................................21
• Cleaning the hook race and feed dogs ............................................................................................................................21
• Replacing the bobbin holder...........................................................................................................................................22
• Replacing the Light Bulb ...............................................................................................................................................22
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................................................................23
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Names of Parts
• How to attach the spool pin
q Spool pin
w Setting hole
* Insert the spool pin into the hole as shown.
(The spool pin is in the accessory bag.)
e Bobbin winder spindle
r Thread take-up lever
t Thread tension dial
y Thread cutter
u Needle threader
i Needle plate
o Extension table (Accessory storage box)
!0 Hook cover plate
!1 Hook cover plate release button
!2 Reverse stitch lever
!3 Pattern indication window
!4 Carrying handle
!5 Handwheel
!6 Pattern selector dial
!7 Power switch
!8 Machine socket
!9 Presser foot lifter
Drop feed dog lever
SECTION I NAME OF PARTS
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Standard Accessories and Storage Place
The following accessories are stored in the extension
table.
q Bobbins
w Needles
e Seam ripper
r Screwdriver
t Overedge foot
y Buttonhole foot
u Spool holder (large)
i Spool holder (small)
o Spool pin
• Free arm
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.
Attaching the table:
Push the extension table until it snaps into the
machine.
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Extension table
w Accessory storage box ( for small parts)
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Connecting Machine to Power Supply
Before connecting the power cord, make sure the voltage
and frequency shown on the machine conform to your
electrical power.
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Machine plug
w Machine socket
e Power supply plug
r Electrical outlet
t Power switch
z Turn off the power switch t.
x Insert the machine plug q into the machine
socket
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c Insert the power supply plug e into the
electrical outlet
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v Turn the power switch t to turn on the power and
sewing light.
Controlling Sewing Speed
• Foot control
Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control.
The harder you press on the control, the faster the
machine runs.
q Foot control for 120V
w Foot control for 240V
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SECTION II GETTING READY TO SEW
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Operating Instructions:
Foot Controller Model YC-482J or TJC-150 is used
with Sewing Machine Model 661.
This appliance has 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 the plug does not fit 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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Changing Needles
• Changing needles
z Turn off the power switch.
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel
towards you and lower the presser foot.
Loosen the needle clamp screw q by turning it
counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the
clamp.
x Insert the new needle into the needle clamp with
the flat side w to the rear. When inserting the needle
into the clamp, push it up as far as it will go.
Tighten the clamp screw firmly by turning it
clockwise.
• To check for a good needle
Put the flat side of the needle onto something flat (needle
plate, glass etc.).
The gap between the needle and the flat surface e should
be consistent.
Never use a bent or blunt needle.
Note: Check your needles frequently for barbed or
blunted points. A damaged needle can cause
permanent snaps or runs in knits, fine silks and
silk-like-fabric.
NOTE:
* 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.
Selecting Needle and Thread
FABRICS THREADS NEEDLE SIZE
LIGHT
WEIGHT
MEDIUM
WEIGHT
HEAVY
WEIGHT
Crepe de Chine, Voile, Lawn,
Organdy, Georgette, Tricot
Linens, Cotton, Pique, Serge,
Double Knits, Percale
Denim, Tweed, Gabardine,
Coating, Drapery and
Upholstery Fabric, Canvas
9 or 11
11 or 14
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14 or 16
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80 to 100 Fine Silk
80 to 100 Fine Cotton
80 to 100 Fine Polyester
50 Silk
60 to 80 Cotton
50 to 80 Synthetic
Cotton-covered Polyester
50 Cotton
50 Silk
40 to 50 Cotton
40 to 50 Synthetic
Cotton-covered Polyester
30 Silk
30 Cotton
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w Flat side of needle
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Pattern Selection
Raise the needle, turn the pattern selector dial to select
the desired pattern.
Note: Do not turn the pattern selector dial while the
needle is in the fabric, otherwise the needle may
bend or break.
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Pattern indication window
w Pattern selector dial
Presser Foot Lifter
The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the 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 place heavy fabric under the foot.
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Normal up position
w High position
e Presser foot lifter
To Attach and Remove the Presser Foot
z Raise the presser foot. Press the lever on the back of
the foot holder.
The presser foot will drop off.
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Lever
x Place the selected presser foot so the pin on the
foot lies just under the groove of the foot holder.
Lower the presser bar to lock the foot in place.
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Groove
e Pin
Reverse Stitch Lever
The machine will sew in reverse while the reverse stitch
lever is depressed.
How to Drop the Feed Dog
The drop feed dog lever is located underneath the free
arm bed on the back side of the machine.
To drop the feed dog, slide the drop feed dog lever to the
right q.
To raise the feed dog, slide the drop feed dog lever to the
left w, and turn the handwheel toward you.
The feed dog must be up for normal sewing.
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Preparation of the Bobbin Thread
• Removing the bobbin
Gently slide the hook cover plate release button q to the
right and remove the cover plate w.
Lift out the bobbin e.
q Hook cover plate release button
w Hook cover plate
e Bobbin
• Set the spool
Place the spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread
coming off the spool as illustrated.
Press the large spool holder q firmly against the spool of
thread.
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Large spool holder
w End of thread
For small spool
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