Janome 9700 manual Important Safety Instructions

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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 12 Volts, 5 Watts.

WARNING— To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1.Do not allow children to play with the machine. The machine is not intended for use by children or infirmed persons without proper supervision.

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 dealers 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 owner’s manual.

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The design and specifications are subject to change without a prior notice.

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Contents Instruction Book Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Know Your Machine Name of PartsStandard Accessories and Storage Page For flat-bed sewing Extension TableFor free arm 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 footEmbroidery Foot P To Attach Button Sewing Foot T To AttachDarning Foot P-2 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 stitchOverlock Stitch Knit StitchDouble Overedge 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 the same size darning To adjust the evenness of darning stitchesTo sew a shorter darning To sew the same size tack TackingTo sew a shorter 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 XInserting the pattern Editing Programmed PatternsDeleting 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 BPressure Dial Adjusting the Thread TensionStabilizers 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 designsSelecting a pattern Connecting Card ReaderCard Reader 10000 optional item 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 replace Replacing the Light BulbTo remove Troubleshooting Problem Cause Reference Stitch Chart Design Chart Gothic Script Cheltenham Letters / 2-letters
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