Janome 9700 manual Problem Cause Reference

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	Problem		Cause	Reference

	Slipping fabric	1.	The presser foot pressure is not adjusted correctly	See page 20.
		2.	The correct presser foot is not being used.	See page 11

	The cloth is not	1.	The feed dog is packed with lint.	See page 101.
	feeding smoothly.	2.	The presser foot pressure is too weak.	See page 20.
		3.	The stitches are too fine.	Make stitches coarser.
		4.	The fabric is not fed when sewing is starting.	See page 27.
		5.	The feed dog is lowered.	See page 20.
		6.	The correct presser foot is not used.	See page 11.

	The machine does	1.	The machine is not plugged in.	See page 6.
	not run.	2.	A thread is caught in the hook race.	See page 101.
		3.	The control circuit is not working correctly.	Turn the switch off and turn
		4.	The Start/Stop button is used for ordinary sewing	it on again.
		4.	The Start/Stop button is used for ordinary sewing	See page 7.
			with foot control plugged in.

	Strange sounds occur	1.	Something is caught between the carriage and the	Remove the object.
	when the machine is		arm.
	switched on.	2.	The carriage is touching something around the	See page 78.
			machine.

	Patterns are dis-	1.	The correct presser foot is not used.	See page 11.
	torted.	2.	The needle thread tension is too light.	See page 19.
		3.	The stitch length is not suitable for the fabric being sewn.	See pages 30, 33.
		4.	Feed balancing dial is not properly set.	See page 74.
		5.	Interfacing is not used for sewing stretch and very fine	Use an interfacing.
			fabrics.
		6.	The embroidery hoop Attaching Knob is loose.	See page 78.
		7.	The carriage is bumping into something around the	See page 78.
			machine.
		8.	The fabric is not pulled tightly enough on the embroidery	See page 77.
			hoop.
		9.	The fabric is caught or pulled for some reason when	Stop the machine and free
			sewing embroidery.	the fabric.

	The automatic	1.	The stitch length is not suitable for the fabric being sewn.	See pages 30, 33.
	buttonhole	2.	The feed balancing dial is not set properly.	See page 74.
	stitches are not	3.	Interfacing is not used with stretch fabric.	Use an interfacing.
	balanced.

	Pattern selection keys	1.	The bobbin winder spindle is in the winding position.	See page 13.
	do not work.	2.	The control circuit is not working correctly.	Turn the switch off and turn
		3.	The key position is out of alignment.	it on again.
		3.	The key position is out of alignment.	See page 24.

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Contents Instruction Book Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Know Your Machine Name of PartsStandard Accessories and Storage Page For free arm sewing Extension TableFor flat-bed sewing Connecting the Power Supply Operating InstructionsFunction Buttons Controlling Sewing Speed Foot ControlRemoving the presser foot Raising and Lowering the Presser FootRemoving and Attaching the Presser Foot Attaching the presser footDarning Foot P-2 To Attach Button Sewing Foot T To AttachEmbroidery Foot P To Attach Various Presser Feet and Their Uses Removing the bobbin Setting the Spool of ThreadWinding the Bobbin Additional Spool PinThreading for bobbin winding Inserting the Bobbin Threading the Machine Built-in Needle Threader Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread Changing Needles Needle SizeBalancing Thread Tension Adjusting the Foot Pressure Dropping the Feed DogQuick help mode key See Mode SelectionMode setting key See File open key SeeScreen contrast Eco modeSET key Sound controlRegister key Inch/MillimeterKeys Return keySET Language Selection Pattern Selection To sew Utility StitchesStraight stitch To sew from the edge of thick fabricUsing the seam guide lines Securing seamDefault Cancel Adjusting the needle drop position and stitch LengthChanging needle drop position Changing stitch lengthTriple Stretch Stitch Lock-a-Matic StitchLocking Stitch Stretch StitchAdjusting the stitch width and length Zigzag stitchDefault Cancel Changing stitch width 07.0Overcasting Overcasting with zigzag stitchDouble Overedge Stitch Knit StitchOverlock Stitch Blind Hem Blind hem stitchDefault Cancel Adjusting the needle drop position Zipper sewing Attaching the zipper footTo Sew Page Quilting Regular quiltingKeyhole Buttonhole Auto Square ButtonholeRound End Buttonhole Rounded Keyhole ButtonholeSensor buttonhole Pull down BH Lever Complete d Raise Presser Foot Corded buttonhole Changing buttonhole width Changing buttonhole stitch densityAutomatic buttonhole Restart for the same size Different size Cancel Button Sewing Button sewingDarning To sew a shorter darning To adjust the evenness of darning stitchesTo sew the same size darning To sew a shorter tack TackingTo sew the same size tack To adjust the shape of an eyelet EyeletBasting Satin Stitches Function KeysDelete key Program keyCursor keys Vertical Mirror keySingle pattern with locking stitch Programming a pattern combinationElongation sewing Programming a pattern combination with mirror image Decorative Stitches Shell Tuck StitchApplique sewing Programming French knot 73/7 Sewing the pattern combination from the beginningIndividual pattern adjustment 40 XDeleting the pattern Editing Programmed PatternsInserting the pattern Program check Check the needle Twin Needle SewingPage Monogramming ? S Programming a monogramSave File Built-in Saving and Opening a FileCard Assigning a file nameLetters and numbers Correcting Distorted Stretch PatternsDecorative stretch stitch patterns Correcting stitch balance of the Auto ButtonholeTemplate for Embroidery Hoop a Embroidery HoopsEmbroidery Hoop a Embroidery Hoop BStabilizers Adjusting the Thread TensionPressure Dial Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to Machine Thread HolderPC Card Designs Built-in DesignsMonogramming Card ReaderSewing the specific color/part by skipping Built-in DesignsColor/Part key Next page KeyStitch Back/Forward keys Cancel keyTrace key Jog/ST keyStarting to Sew Embroidery Sewing resultsMonogram Embroidery Font SelectionOK key Horizontal/Vertical keyEdit Monogram in Gothic styleBear Letters monogram Correcting a monogram Deleting a letter Inserting a letterEjecting the PC card PC Card DesignsInserting and ejecting a PC Card Selecting the PC card designsCard Reader 10000 optional item Connecting Card ReaderSelecting a pattern Editing Mode Editing screenSize Selecting the pattern to editMoving a pattern Selecting the hoopDeleting a pattern Resizing a patternFlipping a pattern Rotating the patternSave File Built-in Saving a FileAssigning the a name Combining a built-in design and monogram Size Opening a Saved File Deleting a saved fileOn-screen Help Changing needlesCleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog Assemble the hook raceTo remove Replacing the Light BulbTo replace Troubleshooting Problem Cause Reference Stitch Chart Design Chart Gothic Script Cheltenham Letters / 2-letters