Janome 9700 manual Changing Needles, Needle Size

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Changing Needles

Raise the needle by pressing the Up/Down Needle button and lower the presser foot.

Turn the Power Switch OFF.

1Loosen the Needle Clamp Screw by turning it counterclockwise.

Remove the Needle from the clamp.

1Needle Clamp Screw

2Insert 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.

2Stopper Pin

3Flat 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.

4 Gap

CAUTION:

Always make sure to turn the power switch off and disconnect the machine from power supply before changing the needle.

	WEIGHT	FABRIC	TYPE of NEEDLE	NEEDLE SIZE

	Very Light	Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy	Universal	9 (65)
		Net, Tulle	Ball Point	9 (65)
	Light	Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,	Blue Tipped Needle	11	(75)
		Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen,	Universal	11	(75)
		Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de Soie,		12	(80)
		Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed
		Crepe, Qiana

		Single Knits, Jersey, Swim wear, and Tricot	Blue Tipped Needle	11	(75)
			Ball Point	11	(75)

		Leather Suede	Wedge Point	11	(75)
			Leather Needle

	Medium	Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen,	Universal	14	(90)
	Medium	Poplin, Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz,
		Gabardine, Felt, Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics

		Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch	Ball Point	14	(90)
		Velour, Stretch Terry, Sweater Knits

		Leather, Vinyl, Suede	Wedge Point	14	(90)
			Leather Needle

	Heavy	Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking	Denim Needle	16	(100)

		Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,	Universal	16	(100)
		Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,	Universal	16	(100)
		Drapery Fabrics

		Leather, Suede	Wedge Point	16	(100)
			Leather Needle	18	(110)

	Very Heavy	Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics	Universal	16	(100)

		Topstitching for Special Finish	Topstitching Needle	14	(90)

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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 ControlRaising and Lowering the Presser Foot Removing and Attaching the Presser FootRemoving 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 Setting the Spool of Thread Winding the BobbinRemoving 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 DogMode Selection Mode setting key SeeQuick help mode key See File open key SeeEco mode SET keyScreen contrast Sound controlInch/Millimeter KeysRegister key Return keySET Language Selection Pattern Selection Utility Stitches Straight stitchTo sew 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 lengthLock-a-Matic Stitch Locking StitchTriple Stretch 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 quiltingAuto Square Buttonhole Round End ButtonholeKeyhole 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 KeysProgram key Cursor keysDelete key 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 nameCorrecting Distorted Stretch Patterns Decorative stretch stitch patternsLetters and numbers Correcting stitch balance of the Auto ButtonholeEmbroidery Hoops Embroidery Hoop aTemplate for Embroidery Hoop a Embroidery Hoop BPressure Dial Adjusting the Thread TensionStabilizers Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to Machine Thread HolderBuilt-in Designs MonogrammingPC Card Designs Card ReaderBuilt-in Designs Color/Part keySewing the specific color/part by skipping Next page KeyCancel key Trace keyStitch Back/Forward keys 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 letterPC Card Designs Inserting and ejecting a PC CardEjecting the 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 hoopResizing a pattern Flipping a patternDeleting 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