Janome MOD-19 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.

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 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.

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

SECTION 1. ESSENTIAL PARTS
Names of Parts....................................................	2
Setting the Spool Pin...........................................	2
Standard Accessories..........................................	3
Extension Table...................................................	3
Free-arm Sewing.................................................	3
SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply..............................	4
Controlling the Sewing Speed.............................	5
Reverse Stitch Lever............................................	5
To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs.........................	5
Presser Foot Lifter...............................................	6
Changing the Presser Foot..................................	6
Removing and Attaching the Presser Foot
Holder..................................................................	6
Changing Needles...............................................	7
Fabric and Needle Chart......................................	8
Winding the Bobbin..........................................	9-10
Inserting the Bobbin............................................	11
Threading the Machine.......................................	12
Needle Threader.................................................	13
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread...........................	13
Selecting the Stitch Pattern................................	14
Stitch Length Dial................................................	14
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance.........................	15
Stitch Width Dial..................................................	15
Balancing Needle Thread Tension......................	16
SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch......................................................	17
Changing the Sewing Direction..........................	17
Using the Seam Guide Lines..............................	18
Turning a Square Corner....................................	18
Variable Needle Position.....................................	18
SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHES
Basic Zigzag.......................................................	19
Overcasting.........................................................	19
Knit Stitch...........................................................	20
Tricot Stitch........................................................	20
Straight Stretch Stitch.........................................	21
Zigzag Stretch Stitch...........................................	21
Button Sewing....................................................	22
4-Step Buttonhole..............................................	23
Corded Buttonhole..............................................	24
Zipper Application.........................................	25-27
Blind Stitch Hemming.........................................	28

SECTION 5. DECORATIVE STITCHES
Smocking...........................................................	29
Pin Tucking.........................................................	30
Shell Tuck...........................................................	30
Patchwork...........................................................	31
Satin Stitches......................................................	31
Decorative Stretch Stitches................................	32
SECTION 6. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dogs..........	33
Replacing the Bobbin Holder.............................	34
Troubleshooting.................................................	35

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SECTION 1. ESSENTIAL PARTS

Names of Parts

qBobbin winder stopper wBobbin winder spindle eSpool pin

rBobbin winder thread guide tThread guide

yThread take-up lever uFace cover

iThread cutter oNeedle threader !0Needle plate

!1Extension table (Accessory storage) !2Hook cover plate

!3Hook cover plate release button !4Thread tension dial

!5Reverse stitch lever !6Stitch width dial !7Stitch length dial !8Pattern selector dial !9Presser foot @0Needle

@1Needle clamp screw @2Foot holder @3Setscrew @4Carrying handle @5Handwheel @6Power switch @7Machine socket @8Drop feed lever @9Free-arm #0Presser foot lifter #1Foot control*

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 specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

*The foot control included may differ from the illustration.

Setting the Spool Pin

Insert the spool pin into the hole as shown. q Spool pin

w Hole

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q	w		e	Standard Accessories
				q Zipper foot E
				w Blind hem foot G
				e Sliding buttonhole foot
r	t			r Needle set
		y		t Bobbin x 3
				y Screwdriver
				u Seam ripper (buttonhole opener)
				i Spool holder (small)
u	i		o	o Spool holder (large)
				!0Spool pin
				!1Instruction book

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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

eillustrated.

w	Attaching the table:
	Push the extension table, inserting the tab into the
q	slot until the table snaps into the machine.
	q Extension table
	w Tab
r	e Slot
	r Accessory storage

Free-arm Sewing

Free-arm sewing is used for stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or any other tubular garments. It is also useful for darning socks or mending knees or elbows.

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z	v				SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW
				c	Connecting the Power Supply
		r			z Turn the power switch off.
q					x Insert the machine plug into the machine
					socket.
			t		c Insert the power supply plug into the wall
		x			outlet.
					v Turn the power switch on.
					q Power switch
					w Machine plug
					e Machine socket
	e	w			r Power supply plug
					t Wall outlet

NOTE:

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

• Before using your sewing machine for the first time, place a scrap of fabric under the presser foot and run the machine with

thread for a few minutes. Wipe away any oil which may appear.

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 an appliance with a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other):

To reduce the risk of electrical 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.

The foot controller Model YC-482J or TJC-150 is used with this sewing machine (USA market only).

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Controlling the Sewing Speed

Foot control

Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control. The harder you depress the foot control, the faster the machine runs.

Reverse Stitch Lever

Push the reverse stitch lever down to sew in reverse.

The machine will sew in reverse while the lever is pushed.

e	w	To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs
		The drop feed lever is located underneath the
		free-arm bed on the front side of the machine.
		To drop the feed dog, push the lever in the
		direction of the arrow, as illustrated.
		To raise the feed dog, push the lever in the
		direction of the arrow, as illustrated, and turn the
		handwheel toward you.
		The feed dog must be up for normal sewing.
		q Drop feed lever
		w Raised position
		e Lowered position

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Presser Foot Lifter

The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot.

eYou can raise it about 1/4˝ (0.6 cm) higher than the normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot, or to help you place heavy fabric

e		under the foot.
w	w	q Lowered position
		w Normal up position
	q	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
	w	the needle to break. Do not push the lever
		down to prevent it from being broken.
		To attach:
	q	Insert the presser foot pin q into the slit w of the
		presser holder and push the presser foot to lock it
		in place.
		To remove:
		Pull the foot in the direction of arrow to remove
		the presser foot.

		Removing and Attaching the Presser Foot
		Holder
	q	CAUTION:
		Turn OFF the power switch before detaching or
	w	attaching the presser foot holder.
		To remove:
		Remove the setscrew by turning it
		counterclockwise with a screwdriver and remove
		the presser foot holder from the presser bar.
		To attach:
		Match the hole in the presser foot holder with the
		threaded hole in the presser bar. Fit the setscrew
		into the hole. Tighten the screw by turning it
	r	clockwise with a screwdriver.
		q Setscrew
	e	w Presser foot holder
		e Hole
		r Threaded hole

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		Changing Needles
w	q	CAUTION:
	q	Always make sure to turn the power switch
		off and disconnect the machine from power
		supply before changing the needle.
		Raise the needle by turning the handwheel and
	e	lower the presser foot.
		Turn off the power switch.
		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
r		e Flat side
		To check needle straightness, place the flat side
		of the 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.
		r Gap

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Fabric and Needle Chart

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

14/90.

•A fine 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 separately). The blue tip needle effectively prevents skipped stitches.

	Fabric		Thread	Needle
		Lawn
		Georgette	Silk #80-100	#9/65-
	Fine	Tricot	Cotton #80-100
				11/75
		Organza	Synthetic #80-100
		Crepe
		Sheeting	Silk #50
		Jersey		#11/75-
	Medium		Cotton #50-80
		Broadcloth	Synthetic #50-80	14/90
		Fleece
		Denim	Silk #30-50
	Heavy	Tweed		#14/90-
			Cotton #40-50
	weight	Coating		16/100
			Synthetic #40-50
		Quilting

NOTE:

3 x #14/90 needles are included in the envelop. (Part No. 639804000).

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	(A)	Winding the Bobbin
		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 firmly against the
		spool of thread.
	(B)	q Large spool holder
q		B: For a small spool, use the small spool holder.
		w Small spool holder

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

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x Lift out the bobbin. e Bobbin

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Winding the bobbin

z	q	z Hold the thread with both hands and guide
		the thread from back to front under the thread
		guide.
		q Thread guide
		Guide the thread into the bobbin winder
	w	thread guide as illustrated.
		w Bobbin winder thread guide
x		x Pass the thread through the hole in the
		bobbin from the inside to the outside.
		Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
		Hold top of the bobbin winder spindle and
	e	rotate the bobbin until it clicks into place.
		e Bobbin winder spindle
c		c Push the bobbin winder spindle to the right.
		v Hold the free end of the thread in your hand
		and start the machine.
		Stop the machine when the bobbin has been
v		wound a few layers, and cut the thread close
		to the bobbin.
		b Start the machine again. When the bobbin is
		fully wound, it will stop automatically.
		Stop the machine and return the bobbin winder
		spindle to its original position by
b		moving it to the left, and cut the thread with a
		pair of scissors. Remove the bobbin from the
		bobbin winder spindle.
		NOTE:
		The machine will not sew until the spindle has
		been returned to the left.

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