User manual JANOME AQS2009

[. . . ] To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("O") position, then remove plug from outlet. Switch this sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and the like. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner's manual. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The design and specifications are subject to change without a prior notice. KNOW YOUR MACHINE Name of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Setting the Spool Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Always turn off the power switch and unplug from the power supply: - when leaving the machine unattended. Do not place anything on the foot control, otherwise the machine will run intermittently. Operating Instructions: The symbol "O" of a switch indicates the "off" position of a switch. For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. 4 Function Buttons q Start/stop button Press this button to start or to stop the machine. The machine will run slowly as long as this button is pressed, and will start running at the speed set by the speed control lever, or stop when the button is released. NOTE: The start/stop button does not work when the foot control is connected. r e w q w Reverse button When sewing the stitch pattern #01, #05 or #09 the machine will sew in reverse as long as the reverse button is pressed. If you press the reverse button when sewing any other stitch, the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop. If you press the reverse button when stitch pattern #01, #05 or #09 has been selected and the foot control is not connected, the machine will start sewing in reverse as long as the button is pressed and the machine will stop when the button is released. e Auto-lock button When stitch pattern #01, #05 or #09 has been selected, the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop when the auto-lock button is pressed. When sewing any other stitches, the machine will sew locking stitch at the end of the pattern being sewn and automatically stop. r Needle up/down button Press this button to bring the needle up or down. The machine will stop with the needle up or down depending on the needle position determined by this button. 6 t Stitch width adjusting button When pressing this button, the stitch width of the selected pattern will be indicated and the green light on the top left will light up. To alter the stitch width, press on the "+" or "­" sign. q Setscrew w Foot holder To attach: Align the hole in the foot holder with the threaded hole in the presser bar and insert the setscrew through the hole. e Hole r Threaded hole 8 r e Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise the presser foot about 1/4" (0. 6 cm) higher than the normal up position by exerting more pressure when lifting the presser foot lifter. This allows for easy removal of the presser foot and helps you to place thick fabric under the foot. q Presser foot lifter w Normal up position e Extra lift e w e q w Balancing Thread Tension q The thread tension should be adjusted depending on the sewing materials, layers of fabric and sewing method. q Tension regulating dial w Setting mark Balanced tension: The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric. For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show on the right side of the fabric, and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side of the fabric. e r t y Needle thread Bobbin thread Right side of the fabric Wrong side of the fabric w t e y r y t Needle thread tension is too tight: ­if the bobbin thread appears on the right side of the fabric. Loosen the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a lower number. t y Needle thread tension is too loose: ­if the needle thread appears on the wrong side of the fabric. [. . . ] y Needle bar thread guide y u b Pass the thread through the needle eye from the front. u Needle eye 14 Needle Threader z q z Raise the needle to its highest position. q Threader knob x e e c w x Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow in the illustration, then insert hook into the needle eye. w Hook e Guide q c Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow in the illustration, drawing the thread loop through the needle. [. . . ]