Janome 5270QDC, Instruction Book

Page 1: ...Instruction Book...

Page 2: ...rasp the plug not the cord 10 Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the sewing machine needle and or cutting blade 11 Always use the proper needle plate The wrong pla...

Page 3: ...e 21 Needle Threader 22 Drawing up the Bobbin Thread 23 Selecting Stitch Patterns 24 Setting Mode 25 Buzzer sound setting 25 Needle stop position setting 25 Key position adjustment 25 Reset all to def...

Page 4: ...2 Pattern Combination with a Mirror Image 63 Resuming a Pattern from the Beginning 64 Resuming the Current Pattern from the Beginning 64 Bridge Stitches 65 66 Monogramming 67 Selecting a character 67...

Page 5: ...ion table Accessory box Thread cutter Face cover Thread tension dial Thread take up lever Presser foot pressure dial Lower thread guide Needle clamp screw Needle bar thread guide Needle Presser foot H...

Page 6: ...4 12 Bobbin X 4 1 set on the machine 102261103 13 Screwdriver 820832005 14 Seam ripper Buttonhole opener 647808009 15 Lint brush 802424004 16 Stitch reference chart 809801A10 17 Chart holder 809809008...

Page 7: ...t the pin e into the hole for the stitch reference chart r q Stitch reference chart w Chart holder e Pin r Hole for stitch reference chart Both sides of the stitch reference chart can be referred to b...

Page 8: ...unplug from the power supply when leaving the machine unattended when attaching or removing parts when cleaning the machine Do not place anything on the foot control Operating Instructions The symbol...

Page 9: ...nto the power inlet Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet Turn on the power switch q Power switch w Machine plug e Power inlet r Power supply plug t Wall outlet y Start Stop button NOTE Th...

Page 10: ...into the holes until the table snaps into the machine w Free arm e Guide r Hole Accessory storage Accessories are stored inside the extension table Pull the lid toward you to open the accessory storag...

Page 11: ...sew forward When the machine is stopped and foot control is disconnected the machine will sew in reverse slowly as long as the reverse button is pressed Release the button to stop the machine When any...

Page 12: ...omatically after sewing select the desired stitch pattern then press and hold the thread cutter button until the thread cutter mark appears u The machine will trim the threads automatically after the...

Page 13: ...ey until the buzzer beeps to clear whole pattern combination Refer to page 70 e Mirror image key Press the mirror image key to flip the selected stitch pattern vertically Refer to page 63 r Memory key...

Page 14: ...witch before detaching or attaching foot holder Removing the foot holder Remove the thumb screw by turning it counterclockwise with a screwdriver q Thumb screw w Foot holder e Screwdriver Attaching th...

Page 15: ...d bottom of the seam notice that the stitches are evenly balanced q Needle thread top thread w Bobbin thread bottom thread e To loosen r To tighten When adjusting the needle thread tension the higher...

Page 16: ...er on the right side of the fabric q Right side top side of fabric w Wrong side bottom side of fabric Tension is too loose The corner of each zigzag point pulls together on the wrong side of the fabri...

Page 17: ...the magnifier in the direct sunlight otherwise it may cause a fire or burn Do not look at the sun through the magnifier as it can damage your eyes Do not hit or exert excessive force on the optic magn...

Page 18: ...lamp Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side to the rear When inserting the needle into the needle clamp push it up as far as it will go Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly by t...

Page 19: ...be used for sewing lightweight fabrics so the fabric will not be marred Heavy fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce the fabric without fraying the needle thread Always test the needle size...

Page 20: ...hook cover plate Lift out the bobbin q Hook cover release button w Hook cover plate e Bobbin q w e r t y u i Extra spool pin The extra spool pin is for twin needle sewing or winding bobbins without u...

Page 21: ...s on the LCD display w Bobbin icon b With the free end of the thread held in your hand start the machine Stop the machine when it has wound a few layers and then cut the thread close to the hole in th...

Page 22: ...s it into the guide path marked 1 Make sure that the thread comes out from the side notch of the bobbin holder y Guide path 1 u Side notch NOTE If the thread does not come out from the side notch reth...

Page 23: ...raw the thread up from right to left over the take up lever and down into the eye of take up lever r Eye of take up lever v b Slide the thread to the left to pass through the lower thread guide Slide...

Page 24: ...commended Do not use thread size 30 or thicker The needle threader cannot be used for a twin needle z Press the needle up down button q to raise the needle to its highest position Turn the power switc...

Page 25: ...holder you can start sewing without drawing up the bobbin thread However you need to draw up the bobbin thread when sewing gathering stitches etc z Remove the bobbin Insert the bobbin into the bobbin...

Page 26: ...he mode number e indicates the selected mode number To refer to the modes and their available stitch patterns for this sewing machine check the stitch reference chart refer to page 5 or stitch chart o...

Page 27: ...The key position adjustment screen appears and P1 is shown on the right side of the screen With a buttonhole opener press q on the touch panel of your machine c P2 will be shown on the LCD display Pre...

Page 28: ...e Press the memory key to exit the reset mode Auto off timer NOTE The auto off timer is available in EU countries and some regions which use 200 240 voltage standards The machine will be turned off if...

Page 29: ...utton w Reverse button Press the reverse button once when sewing the lock a matic stitch pattern 2 in mode 1 or locking stitch pattern 3 in mode 1 and the machine will lock the stitches off and stop a...

Page 30: ...ewing with fabric edge at 5 8 seam guide to turn a square corner so that sewing continues at same distance from edge Stop the machine when front edge of fabric reaches the cornering guide lines y Rais...

Page 31: ...Press the sign on the stitch width adjusting key to move the needle to the right q Stitch width adjusting key Altering the Stitch Length The stitch length can be altered Press the sign on the stitch l...

Page 32: ...ible locking stitch is needed Lower the needle close to the front edge of the fabric The machine will sew several locking stitches in place and continue sewing forward When you press the reverse butto...

Page 33: ...pture Stitch q Stitch pattern MODE 3 10 w Thread tension dial 3 to 6 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F The stitch patterns 11 to 13 in mode 3 can also be used Stretch Stitch q Stitch pattern MODE 1 6...

Page 34: ...the stitch width Press the sign on the stitch width adjusting key to decrease the stitch width q Stitch width adjusting key w Stitch width The stitch width of pattern 07 can be changed without changi...

Page 35: ...trim off the seam allowance closer to the stitches This stitch is also excellent for darning and mending tears 4 q w e q 4 q w e 4 q w e q CAUTION When using an overedge foot make sure to set the stit...

Page 36: ...at your seams will not ravel Sew while guiding the fabric edges along the guide on the foot q Guide Overlock Stitch q Stitch pattern MODE 2 15 w Thread tension dial 6 to 8 e Presser foot Overcast foot...

Page 37: ...ial 1 to 4 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Mark the elastic into quarters Match those to the center front center back and side seams and pin the elastic to the fabric Place the elastic under the fo...

Page 38: ...rable buttonhole is used with thick buttons and heavy fabrics u Keyhole buttonhole tapered reinforced end This buttonhole is used for tailored clothing woven cloth etc i Keyhole buttonhole heavy reinf...

Page 39: ...s extremely thick make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric If it is difficult to fit the button through the test buttonhole you can lengthen the buttonhole by pulling the button holder b...

Page 40: ...onhole will be out of position or there will be a sewing gap u No gap i Starting point o Reference lines 0 Slider 1 Stopper 2 Sewing gap u b Start sewing while pulling the needle thread lightly to the...

Page 41: ...le is finished do not raise the foot or buttonhole lever simply start the machine again n m 3 4 Remove the fabric and place a pin just below the bartack to prevent accidentally cutting the stitches Cu...

Page 42: ...unch to open the buttonhole q Eyelet punch not provided with the machine q Stretch Buttonhole and Antique Buttonhole q Stitch pattern MODE 2 30 and 32 w Thread tension dial 1 to 4 e Presser foot Autom...

Page 43: ...the foot q Spur w Forks x Start the machine and sew the buttonhole Each side of the buttonhole and the bartacks will be sewn over the cord Remove the fabric from the machine and cut the sewing thread...

Page 44: ...x Select pattern 33 in mode 2 Sew the welted buttonhole on both fabrics together Cut the buttonhole opening as illustrated then pull the patch out through the slit to the other side q Wrong side of pa...

Page 45: ...1 5 cm away from the hole The corners should be cut rounded off as shown e Right side of patch r Wrong side of garment fabric 0 Place the facing on the wrong side of the garment fabric Mark the 4 corn...

Page 46: ...the darning as follows d5 is the default setting value When the right side of the darn is lower than the left side press the sign on the stitch length adjusting key q to set the value to d6 to d9 and...

Page 47: ...ong q 5 8 1 5 cm Sewing a shorter tack To sew a tack shorter than 5 8 1 5 cm first stop the machine after sewing the required length then press the reverse button The tack length has been determined S...

Page 48: ...ngth adjusting key NOTE The shape can be adjusted within L1 to L5 Eyelet q Stitch pattern MODE 2 36 w Thread tension dial 1 to 4 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F The eyelet is used for belt holes et...

Page 49: ...cm 3 8 to the zipper length This is the overall opening size q Right side of the fabric w 1 cm 3 8 e Opening size r Zipper length t End of the zipper opening Zipper Sewing q Stitch pattern MODE 1 1 MO...

Page 50: ...with the pin on the right hand side Lower the foot onto the topside at the end of the zipper opening so that the needle pierces the fabric next to the fold and the zipper tape c Sew through all layers...

Page 51: ...f the opening 0 7 1 cm 3 8 and turn the fabric 90 degrees 0 0 7 1 cm 3 8 CAUTION Be sure that the needle does not strike the presser foot or zipper teeth when the zipper foot is attached n Stitch thro...

Page 52: ...the fabric so that the fold is next to the guide on the foot Lower the presser foot Adjust the needle drop position if necessary c Sew while guiding the folded edge e Folded edge r Guide Adjusting the...

Page 53: ...place Adjust the stitch width so the needle will enter the left hole of the button Turn the handwheel so that the needle will enter the right hole of the button Readjust the stitch width if necessary...

Page 54: ...Sew two rows of straight stitches 1 4 0 6 cm apart Knot the threads at the beginning c Pull the bobbin threads at the end to gather the fabric v Knot the threads at the end and distribute the gathers...

Page 55: ...ine 4 Shelltuck q Stitch pattern MODE 2 18 w Thread tension dial 6 to 8 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Use a lightweight fabric tricot for example Fold the fabric in bias as shown and stitch on th...

Page 56: ...nge the sewing direction Adjusting the stitch width Select pattern 37 in mode 2 Press the sign on the stitch width adjusting key e to decrease the stitch width t Press the sign on the stitch width adj...

Page 57: ...ch on table linens and shawls Choose a firm woven fabric like linen where threads can be removed easily z Carefully cut the fabric on the grain Remove a single strand of yarn or thread where the fring...

Page 58: ...awn Work q Stitch pattern MODE 2 37 w Thread tension dial 1 to 4 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F 4 w e q You can make cross stitch designs with these patterns in half the time it would take if embr...

Page 59: ...er sewing is finished tear away the paper q 1 8 0 3 0 4 cm w Paper 4 q w e q w w e q French Knots and Candlewick Knots q Stitch pattern MODE 3 01 04 w Thread tension dial 5 to 8 e Presser foot Satin s...

Page 60: ...smocked Knot the threads along one edge From the other edge pull the bobbin threads to distribute the gathers evenly q 3 8 1 cm w Knotted thread Set the thread tension to 3 6 and select a smocking st...

Page 61: ...ser foot Satin stitch foot F The stitch patterns 63 82 and 85 88 in mode 3 can also be used 4 q w e For better sewing results interfacing should be used on the wrong side of the fabric when you use st...

Page 62: ...extra spool pin for twin needle sewing Place two spools of thread as shown Draw both threads from the spools and thread them through the points from z to c Slip the thread A through the lower thread...

Page 63: ...terns combination can be registered Stitch patterns selected in mode 1 direct pattern selection cannot be registered refer to page 24 b Start sewing Combination of patterns 69 and 78 will be sewn repe...

Page 64: ...c Start sewing A pattern combination series will be sewn and the machine will trim the threads automatically after locking stitch z x c q Programming the Auto lock Stitch Example Pattern 66 mode 3 z S...

Page 65: ...tch patterns 1 2 3 5 9 and 0 Mode 2 Stitch patterns 01 02 03 05 09 10 14 15 16 and 22 to 36 Mode 3 Stitch patterns 01 02 09 10 to 13 57 89 90 and 93 to 96 Mode 4 Stitch pattern 78 Mode 5 All stitch pa...

Page 66: ...tion and wish to start sewing again from the incomplete pattern press the mirror image key to sew from the beginning of the pattern last sewn Example Pattern combination 66 69 and 76 mode 3 z Program...

Page 67: ...stitches which are used to insert straight stitches after a stitch pattern 93 NOTE The number on the right of the stitch image indicates stitch counts to be inserted The stitch length and needle drop...

Page 68: ...y adjusting its stitch length Use the stitch pattern 00 blank space in mode 5 if you wish to insert a space between stitch patterns w Blank space w Spaces Default stitch length Pattern 98 Mode 5 2 5 m...

Page 69: ...y v Select pattern 82 b Press the memory key n Select pattern 12 m Press the memory key Start sewing The machine will sew R B and stop automatically z x c v b n m Monogramming Selecting a character In...

Page 70: ...acing To enter the space in monogramming select the stitch pattern 98 99 or 00 in mode 5 q Pattern 98 Small size space 2 5 mm w Pattern 99 Medium size space 3 5 mm e Pattern 00 Large size space 5 0 mm...

Page 71: ...on the cursor key to shift the cursor to the left NOTE Arrow signs r on the LCD screen indicate that there is the rest of the combination in that direction Once sewing has started the cursor appears...

Page 72: ...eted Move the cursor under the pattern B x Press the clear key Pattern B will be deleted NOTE Pressing and holding the clear key will delete all the programmed patterns and the LCD screen will return...

Page 73: ...ammed pattern 06 in mode 4 and its mirror image Unified Needle Drop Position The needle drop position of the programmed patterns will vary depending on the pattern combination A Unified to the left wh...

Page 74: ...ottom of the LCD screen If you press the stitch width or length adjusting key when the cursor is to the right of the last programmed pattern individual adjustments will be cancelled and uniform adjust...

Page 75: ...ng the hook cover release button to the right Take out the bobbin Brush out dust and lint You may also use a vacuum cleaner z Remove the setscrews on the needle plate with the screwdriver supplied wit...

Page 76: ...itions such as sewing speed fabric type number of layers etc If stretch stitch patterns are deformed correct them by turning the feed balancing dial with the screwdriver If the pattern is compressed t...

Page 77: ...le for twin needle sewing The twin needle key is pressed when the twin needle sign is indicated on the LCD screen Replace the twin needle with a single needle and press the twin needle key The machine...

Page 78: ...y needle is used Page 16 Page 17 Use the stretch stitch needle Page 21 Change the needle Seam puckering 1 The needle thread tension is too tight 2 The needle thread is not threaded properly 3 The need...

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