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Janome MyLock 434D User Manual

Janome MyLock 434D
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INSTRUCTION BOOK
MyLock 434
434D

Table of Contents

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Janome MyLock 434D Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeOverlock
Number of Threads3 or 4
Differential FeedYes
Speed1, 300 stitches per minute
Needles2
Presser FootSnap-on
Stitch Optionsrolled hem
Stitch Width5 mm
Stitch Length1.0 - 4.0 mm
Cutting Width5.7 mm
ThreadingColor-coded threading
Differential Feed Ratio0.7 to 2.0

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PREPARATION AND SETUP

Names of Parts

Identifies the various components of the sewing machine with labels.

Power Supply and Speed Control

Connects the machine to power and explains speed control.

BASIC MACHINE HANDLING

Balance Wheel and Cover Operations

How to turn the balance wheel and operate machine covers.

THREADING PREPARATION

Thread Guide Bar and Spool Stand Setup

Positioning the thread guide bar and setting up the spool stand.

ACCESSORY AND PRESSER FOOT HANDLING

Thread Stripping Disc, Net, and Presser Foot Operation

Attaching accessories and operating the presser foot.

THREADING THE MACHINE

Threading the Lower Looper

Step-by-step guide for threading the lower looper.

Threading the Upper Looper

Instructions for threading the upper looper.

Threading the Right Needle

Detailed steps for threading the right needle.

Threading the Left Needle

Detailed steps for threading the left needle.

3-Thread Serging Threading

Instructions for threading the machine for 3-thread serging.

TEST STITCHING

Sewing Start, Finish, and Guide Lines

Instructions for starting, finishing, using guide lines, and continuous sewing.

SECURING SEAM ENDS

THREAD TENSION (4 THREADS)

Thread Tension Adjustment and Dial

Details on adjusting thread tensions and using the dial.

ADJUSTMENT OF CUTTING WIDTH

THREAD AND NEEDLE CHART

THREAD TENSION (3 THREADS)

Thread Tension Adjustment and Dial

Steps for adjusting thread tensions and using the dial for 3-thread setups.

STITCH AND FEED ADJUSTMENTS

Stitch Length and Differential Feed Ratio Adjustment

How to adjust stitch length and differential feed ratio.

NEEDLE AND FOOT PRESSURE

Needle Changing and Foot Pressure Adjustment

Steps for changing the needle and adjusting foot pressure.

PRESSER FOOT AND UPPER KNIFE OPERATIONS

Presser Foot and Upper Knife Procedures

Operating the presser foot and upper knife.

NEEDLE PLATE SETTING ADJUSTMENT

SPECIAL HEMMING TECHNIQUES

Machine Settings for Hemming and Edging

Recommended settings for rolled hemming, picot edging, and narrow hemming.

ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION FOR HEMMING

DECORATIVE TECHNIQUES

Overedging and Gathering Settings

Settings for decorative overedging and gathering.

PIN TUCKING

Pin Tucking Settings and Sewing Steps

Settings and steps for performing pin tucking.

MACHINE MAINTENANCE

Upper Knife Replacement and Cleaning

Instructions for replacing and cleaning the upper knife.

MACHINE COMPONENT CARE

Light Bulb Replacement and Feed Dog Cleaning

Steps for replacing the light bulb and cleaning the feed dog.

OILING THE MACHINE

TROUBLE SHOOTING

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