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Janome JD 1818 User Manual

Janome JD 1818
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Janome JD 1818 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandJanome
ModelJD 1818
CategorySewing Machine
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Danger: Electric Shock Prevention

Safety instructions related to electric shock hazards during operation and maintenance.

Warning: Burn, Fire, Shock, Injury Prevention

Safety guidelines to prevent burns, fire, electric shock, or personal injury.

Do's and Don'ts of Sewing Machine Use

Choses à Faire et à Éviter (French)

French section on things to do and avoid while operating the sewing machine.

Cosas que se Deben Hacer y Evitar (Spanish)

Spanish section on things to do and avoid while operating the sewing machine.

Essential Machine Parts Identification

Names of Parts

Labels and identification of the sewing machine components with numbered diagrams.

Noms des Pièces (French)

French identification of sewing machine components with numbered diagrams.

Nombres de las Partes (Spanish)

Spanish identification of sewing machine components with numbered diagrams.

Getting Ready to Sew

Connecting Machine to Power Supply

Instructions for connecting the sewing machine to the electrical power outlet.

Se Préparer à Coudre (French)

French instructions for preparing the sewing machine for operation.

Puesta en Marcha (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for starting up and preparing the sewing machine.

Foot Control Operation

Explanation of how the foot control operates the sewing speed.

Lumière pour la Couture (French)

French instructions for the sewing light and bulb replacement.

Cambio de la Bombilla (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for changing the sewing machine light bulb.

Extension Table and Accessory Storage

Table d'extension (French)

French instructions for attaching and using the extension table.

Suplemento del Brazo Libre (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for attaching and using the free arm extension.

Presser Foot Installation and Removal

Changement du Pied-de-Biche (French)

French instructions for removing and attaching the presser foot.

Cambio del Pie Prensatelas (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for removing and attaching the presser foot.

Needle Replacement Procedure

Changer l'Aiguille (French)

French instructions for changing the sewing machine needle.

Cambio de Aguja (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for changing the sewing machine needle.

Thread and Needle Selection Guide

Tableau des Fils et des Aiguilles (French)

French chart for selecting appropriate threads and needles based on fabric type.

Spanish Thread and Needle Comparison Chart

Cuadro Comparativo de Aguja e Hilo (Spanish)

Spanish chart comparing needles and threads for different fabric types.

Spool Pin Usage

Fixer les Chevilles à Bobines (French)

French instructions for setting and using the spool pins.

Posicionado de los Portacarretes (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for positioning and using the spool pins.

Bobbin Case Handling

Demontage et Remontage de la Canette (French)

French instructions for removing and installing the bobbin case.

Extracción e Instalación de la Caja de Bobina (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for removing and installing the bobbin case.

Winding the Bobbin

Enfilage de la Bobine de Fil (French)

French instructions for winding thread onto the bobbin.

Devanado de la Canilla (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for winding thread onto the bobbin.

Threading the Bobbin Case

Enfilage du Boitier de Canette (French)

French instructions for threading the bobbin case.

Enhebrado del Hilo de la Canilla (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for threading the bobbin case.

Threading the Sewing Machine

Enfilage de la Machine (French)

French instructions for threading the sewing machine.

Enhebrado del Hilo de Aguja (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for threading the needle.

Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread

Comment Faire Remonter le Fil de la Canette (French)

French instructions for drawing up the bobbin thread.

Cómo Sacar el Hilo de la Canilla (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for drawing up the bobbin thread.

Balancing Needle Thread Tension

Balancer la Tension du Fil (French)

French instructions for balancing needle and bobbin thread tension.

Ajuste de la Tensión del Hilo de Aguja (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for adjusting needle thread tension.

Thread Tension for Zigzag Sewing

Specific tension adjustments for achieving optimal zigzag stitches.

Tensión de Hilo para Costura Zig-Zag (Spanish)

Spanish tension adjustments for optimal zigzag stitches.

Pattern Selector Dial Usage

Selector de Dibujos (Spanish)

Spanish explanation of how to use the pattern selector dial.

Sélecteur des Motifs (French)

French explanation of how to use the pattern selector dial.

Stitch Length Dial Adjustment

Selector de Longitud de Puntada (Spanish)

Spanish explanation of how to adjust the stitch length dial.

Sélecteur de la Longueur du Point (French)

French explanation of how to adjust the stitch length dial.

Selecting and Sewing Stretch Stitch Patterns

Puntadas Elásticas (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for selecting and sewing stretch stitch patterns.

Motifs à Points Extensibles (French)

French instructions for selecting and sewing stretch stitch patterns.

Reverse Stitch Button Function

Bouton de Renverse (French)

French explanation of the reverse stitch button's function.

Botón Selector de Retroceso (Spanish)

Spanish explanation of the reverse stitch button's function.

Seam Guide Line Utilization

Guide de Couture (French)

French explanation of the seam guide line markings.

Líneas Guías de Costura (Spanish)

Spanish explanation of the seam guide line markings.

Dropping the Feed Dogs

Réglage des Griffes d'Entraînement (French)

French instructions for dropping the feed dogs.

Placa Zurcidora (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for using the darning plate.

Straight Stitch Sewing Technique

Point Droit (French)

French instructions for performing a straight stitch.

Puntada Recta (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for performing a straight stitch.

Changing Sewing Direction

Changer la Direction de la Couture (French)

French instructions for changing the sewing direction mid-seam.

Cambio de Dirección de la Costura (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for changing the sewing direction mid-seam.

Zigzag Stitching Method

Point Zigzag (French)

French explanation of zigzag stitching applications.

Puntada Zig-Zag (Spanish)

Spanish explanation of zigzag stitching applications.

Overcasting Stitch Technique

Surjet (French)

French description of overcasting stitch for preventing fraying.

Sobrehilado (Spanish)

Spanish description of overcasting stitch for preventing fraying.

Overedge Stitch Technique

Point de Surfil (French)

French description of overedge stitch for neat edges.

Sobrehilado de Bordes (Spanish)

Spanish description of overedge stitch for neat edges.

Tricot Stitch Application

Point Tricot (French)

French instructions for sewing the tricot stitch.

Zig-Zag en Punto (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for sewing the tricot stitch.

Triple Strength Stitch for Durable Seams

Points Triple (French)

French instructions for the triple strength stitch.

Puntada Recta Elástica (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for the triple strength stitch.

Sewing Buttons Onto Fabric

Coudre les Boutons (French)

French instructions for sewing buttons, including shank formation.

Costura de Botones (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for sewing buttons, including shank formation.

Automatic Buttonhole Creation

Boutonnière Automatique (French)

French instructions for creating automatic buttonholes.

Como Hacer Ojales Automáticamente (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for creating automatic buttonholes.

Automatic Buttonhole Lever Operation

Buttonhole Lever Adjustment

Step-by-step instructions for operating the automatic buttonhole lever.

Repeating Buttonhole Sewing

To Repeat Buttonhole Sewing

Instructions on how to reset the machine for sewing subsequent buttonholes.

Corded Buttonhole Sewing

Boutonnières Gansées (French)

French instructions for creating buttonholes with decorative cording.

Ojales Acordonados (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for creating buttonholes with decorative cording.

Zipper Application Guide

Application des Fermetures-Éclaire (French)

French instructions for sewing zippers onto fabric.

Colocación de Cremalleras (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for sewing zippers onto fabric.

Blind Stitch Hemming Technique

Point Invisible (French)

French instructions for performing blind stitch hemming.

Puntada Invisible (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for performing blind stitch hemming.

Rolled Hem Sewing Method

Ourlet Roulé (French)

French instructions for sewing a rolled hem.

Dobladillador (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for sewing a rolled hem.

Shell Tuck Stitching

Bouillonés (French)

French instructions for creating a shell tuck stitch.

Lorza (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for creating a shell tuck stitch.

Stretch Stitch Patterns

Motifs à Points Extensibles (French)

French instructions for sewing stretch stitch patterns.

Puntadas Elásticas (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for sewing stretch stitch patterns.

Decorative Satin Stitch Patterns

Points Satins Décoratifs (French)

French instructions for decorative satin stitch patterns.

Diseños Decorativos en Raso (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for decorative satin stitch patterns.

Smocking Technique

Smocks (French)

French instructions for creating smocking effects.

Punto de Avispero (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for creating smocking effects.

Box Stitching Technique

Point de Créneau (French)

French instructions for box stitching heavy interlining.

Puntada de Caja (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for box stitching heavy interlining.

Machine Care and Maintenance

Dismantling and Assembling Hook Race

Instructions for removing and installing the hook race assembly.

Démontage et Remontage du Crochet de la Navette (French)

French instructions for disassembling and assembling the hook race.

Montaje y Desmontaje de la Lanzadera (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for disassembling and assembling the hook race.

Cleaning the Feed Dogs

Nettoyage des Griffes d'Entraînement (French)

French instructions for cleaning the feed dogs.

Limpieza de los Dientes de Arrastre (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for cleaning the feed dogs.

Drive Belt Tension Adjustment

Tension de la Courroie de Transmission (French)

French instructions for adjusting the drive belt tension.

Tensión de la Correa del Motor (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for adjusting the motor belt tension.

Oiling the Sewing Machine

Huilage de la Machine (French)

French instructions for lubricating the sewing machine.

Engrase (Spanish)

Spanish instructions for lubricating the sewing machine.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

The machine does not run smoothly and is noisy.

Troubleshooting noisy or rough machine operation.

The needle thread breaks.

Troubleshooting broken needle thread.

The bobbin thread breaks.

Troubleshooting broken bobbin thread.

The needle breaks.

Troubleshooting broken needles.

Skipped stitches

Troubleshooting skipped stitches.

Seam Puckering

Troubleshooting puckered seams.

Stitches form loops below the work.

Troubleshooting loops forming below the work.

The cloth is not feeding smoothly.

Troubleshooting fabric feeding issues.

The machine does not work.

Troubleshooting machine not working.

The buttonhole stitches are not balanced.

Troubleshooting unbalanced buttonhole stitches.

French Troubleshooting Guide

La machine ne marche pas bien et est bruyante.

French troubleshooting for noisy or rough machine operation.

Le fil de l'aiguille se rompt.

French troubleshooting for broken needle thread.

Le fil de la canette se rompt.

French troubleshooting for broken bobbin thread.

L'aiguille se rompt.

French troubleshooting for broken needles.

Points sautés

French troubleshooting for skipped stitches.

Spanish Troubleshooting Guide

La máquina no funciona con suavidad y hace ruido

Spanish troubleshooting for noisy or rough machine operation.

El hilo de aguja se rompe

Spanish troubleshooting for broken needle thread.

El hilo de la canilla sw rompe

Spanish troubleshooting for broken bobbin thread.

Rotura de aguja

Spanish troubleshooting for broken needles.

Pérdida de puntadas

Spanish troubleshooting for skipped stitches.

La costura se frunce

Spanish troubleshooting for puckered seams.

Las puntadas forman lazos en el reverso del tejido

Spanish troubleshooting for loops forming below the work.

El arrastre del tejido no es ligero

Spanish troubleshooting for fabric feeding issues.

La máquina no funciona

Spanish troubleshooting for machine not working.

Las puntadas del ojal están descompensadas

Spanish troubleshooting for unbalanced buttonhole stitches.

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