Janome 4900 QC 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 V, 5 Watts.

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 instruction book.

Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this instruction book.

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.

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, 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 instruction book.

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Contents Page Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Table of Contents Name of Parts Name of partsStandard Accessories Free-arm sewing can be used for Detaching the tableAttaching the table To use foot control Connecting the Power SupplyTo use start/stop button Operating Instructions Speed control sliderFoot control Auto-lock button Start/stop buttonReverse stitch button Up/down needle position buttonMonogramming key see Screen brightness adjustment dialMode key see Stock/Call key see page 296Function touchpad see 4Stitch width adjustment key see page 28, 295Stitch length adjustment key see page 28, 29 7Clear key seeMode 2 Mode selectionMode 1 Screen indication Monogramming modePattern Selection Mode Pattern selection and screen indicationMode 2, 3 and Monogramming Example stitch patternLanguage setting Resumption settingSound setting Window duration time settingPresser foot lifter To drop or raise the feed dogPressure dial Knee Lifter Changing the presser footTo remove and attach the foot holder To removeChanging the needle Thread and Needle Chart Needle SizeRemoving the bobbin Setting the spool of threadBobbin Winding Additional spool pin y Spool Inserting the bobbin Threading the machine Built-in needle threader Drawing up bobbin thread Auto-thread tension Manual thread tension adjustmentBalancing thread tension Balanced thread tensionChanging sewing direction Machine settingsStraight stitch Securing a seamTurning a square corner Using the quilting guideUsing the seam guides on the needle plate Sewing on heavy fabricHelp button Adjusting the needle drop position Adjusting the stitch lengthRestoring the original settings Example To change the preset value for the stitch lengthBasting Attaching the darning foot PStretch stitch Lock-a-Matic stitchTriple stretch stitch New sculpture stitch Locking stitchSaddle stitch Programming French knots Example Combination of patterns 54 Decorative stitchFrench knot Zigzag stitch Adjusting the stitch widthAdjusting the stitch length Multiple zigzag stitch Tricot stitch Types of Overcasting StitchesOvercasting with zigzag stitch Overcasting stitchOverlock stitch Knit stitchDouble overedge stitch To sew Button sewingAttaching the button sewing foot T Fine Fabric Buttonhole Variations of Buttonholes Square ButtonholeRound-end Buttonhole Keyhole ButtonholeSquare buttonhole Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go Start the machine to sew the buttonhole Double layer buttonhole Corded buttonholeAdjusting buttonhole width Adjusting stitch densityRound-end buttonholes #18 Adjusting buttonhole width on stitch pattern #18Adjusting buttonhole width on stitch pattern #20 Keyhole buttonholes #20Knit buttonhole #24 Faux chain buttonhole #25Welted buttonhole Page ⁄2t Eyelet Zipper sewing Fabric preparationFold back the left seam allowance. Turn the right Page Darning To sew the same size darning To adjust the evenness of darningTo sew a shorter darning To sew the darning at a different sizeTo sew the same size tack TackingTo sew a shorter tack To sew a tack at a different sizeChanging needle drop position How to fold the fabricBlind hem EPintucking QuiltingShell tuck AppliqueSmocking FagotingScallop a Scallop BPatchwork Satin stitchStrand cording Rolled hemCording Cross stitch Twin needle sewing Pattern combination Example Programming patterns 33, 35 Combinations for a mirror image Pattern Elongation Extender stitches Free-motion quilting Editing program Combining satin and decorative stitches Custom stitch adjustment Mode 2 and 3 only Programming a monogram Programming a monogram Reducing the size of a monogram Example To delete C from Abcd Viewing a long textEditing the programmed patterns Deleting a letter character Example To insert a space between B and C in Abcd Inserting a letter characterDuplicating a pattern To duplicate the stitch patternTo stock memory To store and call stitch pattern combinationsOverwriting a stored combination Recalling a stored combination Deleting a stored combinationLetters and numbers Correcting distorted stitch patternsStretch stitch pattern ExampleCleaning the hook race and feed dog Inserting the bobbin holderTo replace Replacing the light bulbReplacing the light bulb on the underside of the sewing arm Message Problem/Cause Try this Pip Normal operation Audible SignalsBeep sounds during Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference
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