User manual JANOME EASY JEANS 1800

[. . . ] Do not allow children to play with this machine. The machine is not intended for use by children or mentally infirm persons without supervision. This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only. Read all instruction before using this sewing machine. [. . . ] Turn the stitch length dial to set the desired stitch Length number at the setting mark. The higher the number, the longer the stitch When sewing the buttonhole. If the stretch stitch patterns are uneven when you sew on a particular fabric, correct them by turning the stitch length dial. If the patterns are drawn out, correct them by setting the dial to the "­" side. If the patterns are compressed, correct them by setting the dial to the "+" side. Stitch Width Dial Turn the stitch width dial to set the desired stitch width number at the setting mark. The higher the number, the wider the stitch q Stitch width dial w Setting mark CAUTION: Do not turn the stitch width dial while the needle is in the fabric, otherwise the needle may bend or break. Variable needle position The needle drop position of the straight stitches can be moved between the center (5) and left (0) with the stitch width dial. The thread tension should be adjusted depending on the sewing materials, layers of fabric and sewing method. To adjust the thread tension, turn the tension dial. The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric, as illustrated. For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show on the right side (top side) of the fabric, and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side (bottom side) of the fabric. w Needle thread (Top thread) e Bobbin thread (Bottom thread) r Right side (Top side) of fabric t Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric Needle thread tension is too tight: The bobbin thread (bottom thread) will appear on the right side (top side) of the fabric. Loosen the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a lower number. Needle thread tension is too loose: The needle thread (top thread) will form loops on the wrong side (bottom side) of the fabric. Tighten the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a higher number. Starting to sew Raise the presser foot and place the fabric under the foot. Lower the presser foot and smooth the threads toward the back. NOTES: Draw the threads to the left when sewing with the buttonhole foot. To fasten the beginning of the seam, first sew several stitches in reverse then sew forward. Changing the sewing direction Stop the machine and turn the handwheel toward you to bring the needle down into the fabric. Lower the foot to hold the button in place. [. . . ] When replacing the bulb, switch off and unplug the machine. Wait for the light bulb to cool down before touching it. Push and turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it. Push and turn the bulb clockwise to replace it. [. . . ]