Janome Quilt Maker 15, Instruction Manual

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Quilt Maker 15 User Manual

Safety Section

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 

(2) this device must accept any interference received, 

including interference that may cause undesired 

operation. 

Note:

 Do not operate your Janome Quilt Maker 15

® 

quilting machine until you have completely read the 

information contained in this manual. Please keep all 

packaging and order information for warranty purposes.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this machine.
When using this machine, basic safety precautions 

should always be followed, including the following:

DANGER 

— To reduce the risk of electric shock:

  •   A quilting machine should never be left unattended 

when plugged in. Always unplug the machine from 

the electrical outlet immediately after using and 

before cleaning.

WARNING 

— To reduce the risk of burns, fire, 

electric shock, or injury to persons:

 •   The Janome Quilt Maker 15

is heavy. Never attempt 

to lift it alone. Always use two people when lifting. 

Always lift from the throat of the machine, not from 

the handlebars.

 •   Always unplug the Janome Quilt Maker 15

from the 

electrical outlet when performing any maintenance, 

changing the needle, removing thread locks, or when 

left unattended.

 •   Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp 

the plug, not the cord.

 •   Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Use caution 

around the needle or sharp external components. 

 •   Change the needle often. Do not use bent or dull 

needles. “Every quilt deserves a new needle”.

 •   Switch the machine to the symbol off, or 0, position 

to turn it off when making any adjustments in the 

needle area, such as threading needle, changing 

needle, threading bobbin, changing hopping foot, 

and so forth.

 •   Never drop or insert foreign objects into any 

opening.

 •   The Janome Quilt Maker 15

should only be used 

indoors away from moisture.

 •   The Janome Quilt Maker 15

should not be stored or 

used in extreme temperatures.

 •   Use the Janome Quilt Maker 15

only for its intended 

use as described in this manual.

  •  

To disconnect from the wall outlet, push the switch 

to the off position, then remove the plug from outlet 

pulling from the plug, not the cord. Never operate 

the Janome Quilt Maker 15

if the cord is damaged or 

not working correctly. If a mechanical or electrical 

problem is encountered, return the Janome Quilt 

Maker 15

to the nearest authorized service center or 

the manufacturer for examination, repair, electrical, 

or mechanical adjustment.

 •   It is not recommended that the Janome Quilt Maker 

15

quilting machine be used with any machine quilting 

frame other than those recommended by Janome.

 •   Use this quilting machine only for its intended use 

as described in this manual. Use only attachments 

recommended by the manufacturer as contained in 

this manual.

 •   Never operate the machine with any air openings 

blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the machine 

free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose 

cloth.

 •   Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are 

being used or where oxygen is being administered.

 •   Do not pull or push the machine across the fabric 

excessively while stitching. It may deflect the needle 

enough to cause it to break. 

 •   Use only needles designed for free motion quilting 

and recommended by Janome for this machine. 

Other types of needles may be break during normal 

quilting.

 •   Children shall not play with the machine. Close 

attention is necessary when this machine is used 

by or near children.

 •   This sewing machine may be used by children age 8 

years and above and persons with reduced physical, 

sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience 

and knowledge if they have been given supervision 

or instruction concerning use of the machine in a 

safe way and understand the hazards involved. 

  •   Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made 

by children without supervision.

  •   When machine is not in use unplug from all power 

sources.