Janome Continental M17 - Fabric and Needle Chart; Optic Magnifier

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Fabric Thread Needle
Fine
Lawn
Georgette
Tricot
Organza
Crepe
Cotton #80-100
Synthetic
#80-100
Blue tip needle
Universal needle
#9/65-11/75
Medium
Sheeting
Jersey
Broadcloth
Fleece
Cotton #50-80
Synthetic
#50-80
Red tip needle
Purple tip needle
Universal needle
#11/75-14/90
Heavy
weight
Denim
Tweed
Coating
uiting
Cotton #40-50
Synthetic
#40-50
Red tip needle
Purple tip needle
Universal needle
#14/90-16/100
Fabric and Needle Chart
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For general sewing, use a red tip needle.
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Fine threads and needles should be used for sewing
fine arics
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In general, use the same thread for both needle and
bobbin.
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Use a ue tip neede or seing fine arics stretch
fabrics, tricot and buttonholes to prevent skipped
stitches.
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Use a purpe tip neede or seing nits ree uiting
and across the hem to prevent skipped stitches.
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Use a staiier or interacing or stretch or fine arics
to prevent seam puckering.
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Always test the thread and needle size on a small
piece of the same fabric you will use for actual sewing.
NOTE:
1 x twin needle, 2 x blue tip needle (#11/75), 1 x red tip
needle (#14/90) and 1 x purple tip needle (#14/90) are
included in the needle case (Part No. 859856005).
Optic Magnifier
Use the magnifier to get a arger ie o the neede area
Attaching the magnier
od the no ith our fingers and insert the pin into the
hole in the bottom of the face plate.
ush the magnifier up unti it snaps to fit
Adjust the ange to get the est ie
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Removing the magnier
 the magnifier is not in use turn it to the et out o sight
or pull it down to remove.
CAUTION:
• o not use or eae the magnifier in direct sunight
as it ma cause a fire or urn
• o not oo at the sun through the magnifier as it
can damage your eyes.
• Do not hit or exert excessive force on the optic
magnifier as this ma cause damage hen it is
attached.
• o not attach the optic magnifier hen seing in
embroidery mode.
Replacing the magnier
To remove the lens, push or pull the lever to the opposite
side to draw the pin out of the lens.
Remove the lens from the metal.
To attach the lens, insert it into the metal part as illustrated.
ush or pu the eer to the opposite side to fi the ens
igher numers indicate stronger magnification
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