Janome 9500 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 Page Table of Contents Name of Parts Know Your MachineStandard Accessories and Storage Page Extension Table For free arm sewingFor flat-bed sewing Connecting the Power Supply For Your SafetyOperating Instructions Function Buttons Controlling Sewing Speed Speed Control LeverFoot Control Removing and Attaching the Presser Foot Raising and Lowering the Presser FootRemoving the presser foot Attaching the presser footButton Sewing Foot T To Attach Darning Foot P-2 To AttachEmbroidery Foot P To Attach Various Presser Feet and Their Uses Winding the Bobbin Setting the Spool of ThreadRemoving the bobbin Additional Spool PinThreading for bobbin winding Inserting the Bobbin Threading the Machine Built-in Needle Threader Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread Needle Size Changing NeedlesBalancing Thread Tension Dropping the Feed Dog Adjusting the Foot PressureMode setting key See Mode SelectionQuick help mode key See File open key SeeSET key Eco modeScreen contrast Sound controlKeys Inch/MillimeterRegister key Return keyKey Position Adjustment Language Selection Pattern Selection Straight stitch Utility StitchesTo sew To sew from the edge of thick fabricSecuring seam Using the seam guide linesAdjusting the needle drop position and stitch length Default CancelChanging stitch length Changing needle drop positionLocking Stitch Lock-a-Matic StitchTriple Stretch Stitch Stretch StitchZigzag stitch Adjusting the stitch width and lengthChanging stitch width 07.0Overcasting with zigzag stitch Knit Stitch Double Overedge StitchOverlock Stitch Blind hem stitch Adjusting the needle drop position Attaching the zipper foot Zipper sewingTo Sew Page Regular quilting QuiltingRound End Buttonhole Auto Square ButtonholeKeyhole Buttonhole Rounded Keyhole ButtonholeSensor buttonhole Pull down BH Lever Completed Corded buttonhole Changing buttonhole stitch density Changing buttonhole widthAutomatic buttonhole Restart for the Same Size Different size Cancel Button sewing Darning To adjust the evenness of darning stitches To sew a shorter darningTo sew the same size darning Tacking To sew a shorter tackTo sew the same size tack Eyelet To adjust the shape of an eyeletBasting Function Keys Satin StitchesCursor keys Program keyDelete key Vertical Mirror keyProgramming a pattern combination Single pattern with locking stitchElongation sewing Programming a pattern combination with mirror image Shell Tuck Stitch Decorative StitchesApplique sewing Programming French knot Sewing the pattern combination from the beginning Decorative Individual pattern adjustmentEditing Programmed Patterns Deleting the patternInserting the pattern Program check Check the needle Twin Needle SewingPage Monogramming Programming a monogram Saving and Opening a File Save File Built-inAssigning a file name Decorative stretch stitch patterns Correcting Distorted Stretch PatternsLetters and numbers Correcting stitch balance of the Auto ButtonholeEmbroidery Hoop a Embroidery HoopsTemplate for Embroidery Hoop a Embroidery Hoop BAdjusting the Thread Tension StabilizersPressure Dial Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop Thread Holder Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the MachineMonogramming Built-in DesignsPC Card Designs Card ReaderColor/Part key Built-in DesignsSewing the specific color/part by skipping Next page KeyTrace key Cancel keyStitch Back/Forward keys Jog/ST keySewing results Starting to Sew EmbroideryFont Selection Monogram EmbroideryHorizontal/Vertical key OK keyMonogram in Gothic style BearMin Colors Letters monogram Inserting a letter Correcting a monogram Deleting a letterInserting and ejecting a PC Card PC Card DesignsEjecting the PC card Selecting the PC card designsConnecting Card Reader Card Reader 10000 optional itemSelecting a pattern Editing screen Editing ModeSelecting the pattern to edit Selecting the hoop Moving a patternFlipping a pattern Resizing a patternDeleting a pattern Rotating the patternSaving a File Save File Built-inAssigning the a name Same file name exists, overwrite it?Combining a built-in design and monogram HoopSize AF126 X110mmBear Deleting a saved file Opening a Saved FileIndex On-screen Help Assemble the hook race Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed DogReplacing the Light Bulb To removeTo replace Troubleshooting Problem Cause Reference Stitch Chart Design Chart Gothic Script Cheltenham Letters / 2-letters