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Janome 385.4052LX200 User Manual

Janome 385.4052LX200
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JANOME
SEWING MACHINE
Owner's Manual
MAQUINA DE COSER
Manual de Instrucciones
MACHINE .&.COUDRE
Manuel d'instructions
Model, Modelo, Modele 385.4052LX200
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
502-800-102 Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ont., M5B 2B8 CANADA www.sears.ca

Table of Contents

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Janome 385.4052LX200 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Free ArmYes
Max Stitch Length4mm
Max Stitch Width5mm
Bobbin TypeTop Drop-in Bobbin
Buttonhole Styles1
Needle ThreaderAutomatic
BobbinTop Drop-in Bobbin

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Safety Precautions and Warnings

General safety warnings and precautions for household sewing machine use.

Warranty Information

US Warranty Coverage

Details of 25-year, 2-year, and 90-day warranties for mechanical and electrical parts in the US.

Canadian Warranty Coverage

Details of 25-year, 2-year, and 90-day warranties for mechanical and electrical parts in Canada.

Essential Machine Parts

Identification of Machine Parts

Labels and names for the primary components of the sewing machine.

Getting Ready to Sew

Extension Table and Accessory Storage

Instructions for attaching/detaching the extension table and locating accessory storage.

Available Accessories and Attachments

Powering and Connecting the Machine

Power Connections and Controls

Guidance on connecting the power cord, foot control, and polarized plug.

Sewing Light Operation

Information on the sewing light and procedure for bulb replacement.

Presser Foot Operations

Presser Foot Lifter

Explanation of the presser foot lifter mechanism and how to use it.

Attaching and Removing Presser Foot

Step-by-step guide for changing presser feet on the sewing machine.

Needle and Threading Procedures

Changing the Sewing Needle

Instructions on how to properly insert and remove the sewing machine needle.

Checking Needle Condition

Method to verify needle alignment and sharpness for optimal sewing.

Selecting Needle and Fabric

Guide to choosing the right needle and fabric type for successful sewing.

Bobbin and Threading Procedures

Setting Spool Pins

How to use and adjust spool pins for proper thread feeding.

Bobbin Case Handling

Step-by-step guide for placing and removing the bobbin case.

Winding the Bobbin

Step-by-step guide for winding thread onto the bobbin correctly.

Threading the Bobbin Case

Instructions for correctly placing and threading the bobbin case.

Threading the Sewing Machine

Needle Threader and Bobbin Thread Pickup

Using the Needle Threader

Instructions for using the built-in needle threader for easier threading.

Drawing Up Bobbin Thread

How to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate.

Stitch Tension Adjustment

Balancing Needle Thread Tension

How to adjust upper thread tension for optimal stitch quality.

Adjusting Bobbin Thread Tension

Guide to adjusting lower thread tension for specific sewing needs.

Stitch Controls and Selection

Pattern Selector Dial

How to select different stitch patterns using the machine's dial.

Stitch Length Dial

Adjusting stitch length for various sewing applications and fabrics.

Stitch Width Dial

Adjusting stitch width for different stitch types and fabric widths.

Basic Sewing Operations

Straight Stitch Sewing

Step-by-step guide for performing a standard straight stitch.

Changing Sewing Direction

How to pivot fabric for directional changes during sewing.

Using Seam Guides

How to use seam guides on the needle plate for accurate seam widths.

Turning Square Corners

Technique for sewing neat square corners in fabric.

Variable Needle Position

Adjusting the needle position using the stitch width dial.

Utility Stitching: Zigzag

Utility Stitching: Overcasting

Utility Stitching: Knit and Tricot

Tricot Stitch

How to use the tricot stitch for finishing synthetic fabrics.

Knit Stitch

Ideal stitch for stretch fabrics, providing elasticity and strength.

Utility Stitching: Stretch

Straight Stretch Stitch

Sewing a stretch stitch for seams that resist ripping.

Utility Stitching: Buttons

Sewing on Buttons

Guide for securely sewing buttons onto fabric.

Buttonhole Operations

Sewing a Standard Buttonhole

Instructions for creating standard buttonholes using the machine.

Buttonhole Adjustments

Adjusting Buttonhole Stitch Density

How to modify stitch density for buttonholes using the stitch length dial.

Special Buttonhole: Corded

Zipper Application

Blind Stitch Hemming

Decorative Stitching Techniques

Shell Tuck Stitch

How to create a shell tuck stitch for decorative fabric finishing.

Stretch Stitch Patterns

Using various stretch stitch patterns for decorative effects.

Decorative Stitching: Smocking and Box Stitch

Smocking Stitch

Technique for creating decorative smocking effects on fabric.

Box Stitching

Using the box stitch for joining heavy weight fabrics.

Decorative Stitching: Applique and Satin

Applique Stitching

Stitching around applique pieces for decorative purposes.

Decorative Satin Stitch Pattern

Creating a delicate satin stitch pattern on fabrics.

Twin Needle Sewing

Special Attachments and Their Use

Using the Even Foot

Instructions for attaching and using the even foot for difficult-to-feed fabrics.

Quilting Bar for Even Foot

How to attach and use the quilting bar with the even foot.

Machine Care and Maintenance

Hook Race Unit Maintenance

Steps for disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling the hook race unit.

Cleaning the Feed Dog

How to clean dust and lint from the feed dog teeth.

Oiling the Machine

Oiling Behind Face Cover

Points and procedure for lubricating the machine's face cover area.

Oiling the Shuttle Area

Points and procedure for lubricating the shuttle area.

Troubleshooting Guide

Needle Thread Breaks

Causes and solutions for the needle thread breaking.

Bobbin Thread Breaks

Causes and solutions for the bobbin thread breaking.

Needle Breaks

Causes and solutions for the needle breaking.

Skipped Stitches

Causes and solutions for skipped stitches during sewing.

Seam Puckering Issues

Causes and solutions for seam puckering.

Stitches Form Loops Below Work

Causes and solutions for thread loops forming underneath the fabric.

Cloth Feeding Problems

Causes and solutions for uneven fabric feeding.

Machine Not Powering On

Causes and solutions for the machine not powering on.

Machine Operation Issues

Causes and solutions for noisy or rough machine operation.

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