User manual JANOME AQS2009

[. . . ] *Please Note: This version is only a partial manual. Visit your local Janome Dealer for a full version. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the followings: 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. WARNING-- To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons: 1. [. . . ] Auto buttonhole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Button Sewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zipper Sewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blind Hemming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DECORATIVE SEWING Applique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patchwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Smocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Correcting Distorted Stretch Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Bobbin Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Problems and Warning Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 22 23 23 26 26 26 27 28 29 30 32 33 33 34 35 36 36 37 38 1 KNOW YOUR MACHINE y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !7 q !9 !8 t r e w Name of Parts q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 @2 @3 @4 @5 @6 @7 @8 @9 #0 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 Direct pattern selection buttons Indicator window Bobbin winder stopper Bobbin winder spindle Spool pin (included in accessory bag) Bobbin winding thread guide Thread guide Thread take-up lever Tension regulating dial Face plate Thread cutter Needle threader Needle plate Extension table (accessory storage) Hook cover plate Hook cover plate release button Speed control slider Stitch width adjusting button Stitch length adjusting button Start/stop button Reverse button Auto-lock button Needle up/down button Foot holder Needle clamp screw Needle Zigzag foot A Carrying handle Hole for additional spool pin Hand wheel Stitch balance adjusting dial Power switch Machine socket Power inlet Drop-feed lever Free arm Buttonhole lever Presser foot lifter !6 @44 @5 @6 @7 @3 @2 @1 @8 @9 #8 #0 #7 #1 #6 #5 #2 #3 #4 q @0 !4 !5 Setting the Spool Pin Insert the spool pin into the hole as shown. (The spool pin is in the accessory bag. ) q Spool pin w Setting hole w 2 Standard Accessories q w e Needles Bobbin Screwdriver Seam ripper Spool holder Spool pin Additional spool pin Felt Satin stitch foot Automatic buttonhole foot Zigzag foot A (set on the machine) !2 Instruction book !3 Power supply cord !4 Foot control q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 Extension Table The extension table provides an extended sewing area and can be easily removed for free arm sewing. The accessories can be stored in the table. Detaching the table: Pull the table away from the machine, as illustrated. e w q Attaching the table: Push the extension table, inserting the tab into the slot until the table snaps into the machine. q w e r Extension table Tab Slot Accessory storage r Free arm sewing Free arm sewing is useful for darning socks or mending knees, elbows or areas of wear in children's clothes. 3 GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply NOTE: Before connecting to the power supply, make sure the voltage shown on the machine conforms to your electrical power. w q r e t y Using the start/stop button Turn off the power switch. Insert the machine plug into the power inlet. Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet. q Start/stop button w Power switch e Machine plug r Power inlet t Power supply plug y Wall outlet Using the foot control Turn off the power switch. Insert the foot control plug into the machine socket. Insert the machine plug into the machine socket. Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet. [. . . ] q Additional spool pin w Spool pin felt e Spool pin hole w q e 12 Inserting the bobbin z q z Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. q Thread w Bobbin holder w x x Guide the thread into the notch on the front of the bobbin holder. e Notch on the front e c c Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades. r Spring blades r v Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips into the notch on the side. [. . . ]