Janome M7200, Instruction Book

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Page 3: ...grasp 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 pl...

Page 4: ...n 24 Altering the Stitch Length 24 Lock a matic Stitch 25 Locking Stitch 25 Triple Stretch Stitch 25 Stretch Stitch 26 Sculpture Stitches 26 Zigzag Stitch 27 Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch 28 Multiple...

Page 5: ...er foot pressure dial Thread take up lever Lower thread guide Needle clamp screw Needle Presser foot Hook cover release button Hook cover plate Thread cutter Needle plate Feed dogs Foot holder Setscre...

Page 6: ...t C Spool holder x 2 large 1 set on the machine Spool holder x 2 small Extra spool pin Bobbins x 4 1 set on the machine Needle set Seam ripper Buttonhole opener Lint brush Screwdriver Stitch chart Ins...

Page 7: ...stitch chart q w e r You can flip the chart to the back of the machine when it is not in use Large Extension Table Attaching the table Pull the table away from the machine Spread the legs of large ex...

Page 8: ...r 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...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...refer to page 54 y Speed control slider Maximum sewing speed can be adjusted with the speed control slider Refer to page 7 q w y e r t u NOTE The start stop button cannot be used when the foot contro...

Page 11: ...stitch pattern press the mode key q to select the desired mode then press the arrow keys r and t until the pattern number of the desired stitch is indicated To change the first digit y of the stitch p...

Page 12: ...ges 24 27 and 33 Memory key Press the memory key 1 to memorize the selected pattern for the pattern combination Refer to page 52 Clear key In mode 1 2 A and Press the clear key 2 to cancel the input a...

Page 13: ...use the proper foot for the selected pattern The wrong foot can cause the needle to break Each foot is marked with an identification letter q Identification letter Removing the presser foot Raise the...

Page 14: ...mber of fabric layers type of stitch q w e r r q w t e Tension is too loose The needle thread shows through on the wrong side of the fabric and the stitch feels bumpy Turn the dial to a higher number...

Page 15: ...m side of the fabric without causing excessive puckering or causing the bobbin thread to show on the right side top side of the fabric Results vary with fabric thread and sewing conditions q Right sid...

Page 16: ...ing You can set the needle stop position to up or down when the machine stops To enter the needle stop position setting mode turn the power off Press and hold the needle up down button q and turn the...

Page 17: ...effectively prevents skipped stitches NOTE 1 x blue tip needles 11 75 2 x 11 75 needles and 2 x 14 90 needles are included in the needle case Part No 540401026 CAUTION Turn OFF the power switch befor...

Page 18: ...d remove the 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 winding bobbins without unthreading...

Page 19: ...ght The bobbin icon appears 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 thre...

Page 20: ...notch t Guide c Draw the thread to the left to pass 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 v Continue...

Page 21: ...the check spring holder e w Spool e Check spring holder c Firmly draw the thread up from right to left over the take up lever and down into the take up lever eye v Pass the thread through the lower th...

Page 22: ...Needle up down button w Knob e Hook v Raise the knob in the direction of the arrow drawing the thread loop through the needle y Thread loop z xc v b x c q CAUTION Turn off the power switch when using...

Page 23: ...edle thread lightly with your left hand x Turn the power switch on Press the needle up down button twice to lower and raise the needle to pick up the bobbin thread q Needle up down button c Pull both...

Page 24: ...6 e Presser foot Zigzag foot A r Changing Sewing Direction Stop the machine Raise the presser foot Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing direction as desired Lower the foot and start...

Page 25: ...eam guides on the needle plate and the hook cover plate help you to measure seam allowance The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance from the center needle position in inches and millimete...

Page 26: ...dle to the left Press the sign on the stitch width adjusting key to move the needle to the right q Stitch width adjusting key q Altering the Stitch Length The stitch length can be altered Press the si...

Page 27: ...forward stitches and then stop sewing automatically q Reverse button 4 q w e This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking stitch is needed Lower the needle close to the front edge of the fab...

Page 28: ...for seaming fine fabrics Sculpture Stitches q Stitch pattern MODE 1 96 or 97 w Thread tension dial 3 to 6 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Stretch Stitch q Stitch pattern MODE 1 05 or 06 w Thread te...

Page 29: ...itch width q Stitch width adjusting key w Stitch width The stitch width of pattern 07 can be changed without changing its center needle position M e e Center needle position The stitch width of patter...

Page 30: ...t Zigzag foot A This stitch is used to finish a raw edge of synthetics and other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance After sewing trim off...

Page 31: ...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 foot and stitch into place while stretch the ela...

Page 32: ...abrics y Tailored buttonhole This durable buttonhole is used with thick buttons and heavy fabrics u Keyhole buttonhole tapered reinforced end This buttonhole is used for tailored clothing woven cloth...

Page 33: ...the button holder to the back and place the button in it Push it together tightly on the button q Button holder NOTE If the button is extremely thick make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the f...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...push the buttonhole lever upward as far as it will go y Buttonhole lever Double layer buttonhole To make a sturdy buttonhole sew another layer of buttonhole stitches over the previous stitches After t...

Page 36: ...ch not provided with the machine q Stretch Buttonhole and Antique Buttonhole q Stitch pattern MODE 1 28 30 w Thread tension dial 1 to 4 e Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R The machine will sew...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...bric x Select pattern 31 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 patch w...

Page 39: ...16 5 8 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 40: ...he left side press the sign on the stitch length adjusting key q to set the value to d6 to d9 and make the darn even When the left side of the darn is lower than the right side press the sign on the s...

Page 41: ...long q 1 5 cm 5 8 Sewing a shorter tack To sew a tack shorter than 1 5 cm 5 8 first stop the machine after sewing the required length then press the reverse button The tack length has been determined...

Page 42: ...ngth adjusting key Eyelet q Stitch pattern MODE 1 34 w Thread tension dial 1 to 4 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F The eyelet is used for belt holes etc Starting to sew Lower the needle at the start...

Page 43: ...d 1 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...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...the opening 0 7 1 cm 3 8 and turn the fabric 90 degrees 0 0 7 1 cm 3 8 n Stitch through the garment and zipper tape guiding the zipper teeth along the side edge of the foot Stop the machine 5 cm 2 be...

Page 46: ...er the presser foot Adjust the needle drop position if necessary c Sew while guiding the folded edge e Folded edge r Guide Adjust the needle drop position as follows Press the sign on the stitch width...

Page 47: ...ust the stitch width if necessary w Stitch width adjust to span of holes Stitch several times After you finish sewing cut the thread but leave 10 cm 4 of threads at the end Pull the bobbin thread to d...

Page 48: ...Satin stitch foot F r Presser foot pressure dial 1 to 3 The stitch patterns 36 45 can also be used Place an applique on the fabric and baste or pin it in place Lower the needle at the outer edge of t...

Page 49: ...tion will change B The stitch patterns 35 37 have a fixed center needle drop position The stitch width changes symmetrically C The stitch patterns 38 40 and 42 have a fixed right needle drop position...

Page 50: ...awn Work q Stitch pattern MODE 1 35 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 51: ...ng is finished tear away the paper q 0 3 0 4 cm 1 8 w Paper 4 q w e q w Select the stitch pattern 89 in MODE 1 for French knots Select the stitch pattern 90 or 91 in MODE 1 for Candlewick knots Tighte...

Page 52: ...8 apart across the area to be smocked Knot the threads along one edge From the other edge pull the bobbin threads to distribute the gathers evenly q 1 cm 3 8 w Knotted thread Set the thread tension t...

Page 53: ...foot Satin stitch foot F The stitch patterns 29 30 and 32 44 in mode 2 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 stret...

Page 54: ...key indicates the sequence number of the stitch pattern in the combination The programmed pattern combination will be sewn in this sequence q Sequence number c Select pattern 99 mode 2 z b x v Press t...

Page 55: ...Select pattern 37 mode 2 Press the memory key v Select pattern 34 mode 2 Press the memory key b Start sewing Combination of patterns 33 37 and 34 will be sewn repeatedly q z b x c v NOTE If you press...

Page 56: ...art sewing A pattern combination series will be sewn and the machine will trim the threads automatically after locking stitch w Deleting or Inserting a Pattern letter Example To delete the pattern fro...

Page 57: ...ts To program numbers alphabets or symbols enter the mode A To prgram European accented letters enter the mode Use the stitch chart for refering the number of alphabets Example To program Depp z Press...

Page 58: ...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 59: ...w w Needle plate x Lift up the bobbin holder and remove it e Bobbin holder c Clean the bobbin holder with a lint brush r Lint brush v Clean the feed dog and hook race with the lint brush t Feed dog y...

Page 60: ...lever and start the machine again The machine is started after halting due to overload Wait for at least 15 seconds to restart Turn the power switch OFF Remove tangled threads around take up lever hoo...

Page 61: ...ynthetics 4 The needle thread is not threaded properly 5 A poor quality needle is used Page 15 Page 15 Use the stretch stitch needle Page 19 Change the needle Seam puckering 1 The needle thread tensio...

Page 62: ...60 Stitch Chart MODE 1 MODE 2...

Page 63: ...61 Stitch Chart MODE A MODE...

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