Janome 419S - Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1. ESSENTIAL PARTS
Name of Parts .................................................................................................................................... 2
SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW
Extension Table ................................................................................................................................. 3
Standard Accessories ........................................................................................................................ 3
Accessory Storage Box ..................................................................................................................... 3
Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply ................................................................................... 4
Foot Control ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Presser Foot Lifter ............................................................................................................................. 5
To Attach and Remove the Presser Foot .......................................................................................... 5
Presser Foot Pressure Adjusting Dial ................................................................................................ 5
Changing Needle ............................................................................................................................... 6
To check the needle ...................................................................................................................... 6
Thread and Needle Chart .................................................................................................................. 6
Setting Spool Pins ............................................................................................................................. 7
Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case ............................................................................................ 7
Winding the Bobbin............................................................................................................................ 8
Threading Bobbin Case ..................................................................................................................... 8
Threading the Machine ...................................................................................................................... 9
Needle Threader ................................................................................................................................ 10
Drawing Up Bobbin Thread ............................................................................................................... 10
Balancing Needle Thread Tension .................................................................................................... 11
Pattern Selector Dial .......................................................................................................................... 12
Stitch Length Control ......................................................................................................................... 12
Stitch Width Control ........................................................................................................................... 12
Reverse Stitch Button ........................................................................................................................ 13
Dropping the Feed Dog ..................................................................................................................... 13
SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch Sewing........................................................................................................................ 14
To Change Sewing Direction ............................................................................................................. 14
Seam Guides Line ............................................................................................................................. 15
Variable Needle Position ................................................................................................................... 15
Zigzag Stitching ................................................................................................................................. 16
SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHING
Overcasting........................................................................................................................................ 16
Tricot Stitch ........................................................................................................................................ 17
Knit Stitch........................................................................................................................................... 17
Straight Stretch Stitch ........................................................................................................................ 18
Sewing on Buttons ............................................................................................................................. 19
Buttonhole.......................................................................................................................................... 20–21
To adjust buttonhole stitch density ................................................................................................. 21
Corded Buttonhole ............................................................................................................................. 22
Zipper Application .............................................................................................................................. 23
Blind Stitch Hemming ........................................................................................................................ 24
Rolled Hem ........................................................................................................................................ 25
SECTION 5. DECORATIVE STITCHING
Shell Tuck .......................................................................................................................................... 26
Stretch Stitch Patterns ....................................................................................................................... 26
Smocking ........................................................................................................................................... 27
Box Stitching ...................................................................................................................................... 27
Applique ............................................................................................................................................. 28
Decorative Satin Stitch Patterns ........................................................................................................ 28
SECTION 6. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Dismantling and Assembling Hook Race Unit ................................................................................... 29
Cleaning the Feed Dog ...................................................................................................................... 29
Oiling the Machine ............................................................................................................................. 30
Oiling behind the face plate ............................................................................................................ 30
Oiling the shuttle hook area ............................................................................................................ 30
Sewing Light ...................................................................................................................................... 30
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................. 31