Janome Sewist 780DC, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Instruction Book Sewist 780DC...

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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: ...25 Auto off timer 25 BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch Sewing 26 Starting to sew 26 Securing seams 26 Auto Thread Cutting 27 Changing Sewing Direction 27 Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric 27 Using Seam...

Page 5: ...rt stop button Extension table Accessory storage Thread cutter Face cover Thread tension dial Presser foot pressure dial Thread take up lever Lower thread guide Needle clamp screw Needle bar thread gu...

Page 6: ...dge foot C 822801001 7 Overcast foot M 822808008 8 Quilting guide bar 802422002 9 Spool holder large X 2 1 set on the machine 822020503 10 Spool holder small X 2 822019509 11 Extra spool pin 809146000...

Page 7: ...side of the sewing machine The number on each tab indicates the stitch pattern numbers Refer to the reference chart you want by pulling the tab all the way to the right q Stitch pattern numbers w Iden...

Page 8: ...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 Do not modify the plug in any way Connectin...

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: ...ed Release the button to 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...

Page 12: ...trim the threads after sewing The thread cutter mark will blink y while the machine cuts the threads r t y NOTE The thread cutter button does not function directly after turning on the power when the...

Page 13: ...or to change the stitch width or needle drop position depending on the selected stitch pattern Refer to pages 29 32 and 38 e Stitch length adjusting key Press or to change the stitch length of the sel...

Page 14: ...e stitch patterns for this sewing machine check the stitch reference chart stored in the right side of the sewing machine or the stitch chart in this manual on page 63 Direct pattern selection You can...

Page 15: ...ower switch before detaching or attaching foot holder Removing the foot holder Remove the setscrew by turning it counterclockwise with a screwdriver q Setscrew q t r w q q e w w e Removing the presser...

Page 16: ...hen adjusting the needle thread tension the higher the number the tighter the top thread tension Results depend on stiffness and thickness of the fabric number of fabric layers type of stitch q w e r...

Page 17: ...ide bottom 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...

Page 18: ...rm bed on the back of the machine To drop the feed dog push the lever in the direction of the arrow q To raise the feed dog push the lever in the direction of the arrow w as illustrated and turn the h...

Page 19: ...uns in knits fine silks and silk like fabrics q w Fabric Thread Needle Fine Lawn Georgette Tricot Organza Crepe Silk 80 100 Cotton 80 100 Synthetic 80 100 9 65 11 75 Blue tip needle Medium Sheeting Je...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...der e Hook cover plate t y u i o 0 r e w q z x c v b x Hold the bobbin with your fingertip so it does not rotate Guide the thread into the front notch of the bobbin holder Pull the thread to the left...

Page 23: ...spring holder c Firmly draw 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 Pass the thread through the lower thread guide Slide...

Page 24: ...ut through the needle eye from behind q Needle up down button w Knob e Hook b Pull the thread through the needle eye NOTE If the thread is caught in the hook and the thread loop is not formed remove t...

Page 25: ...to draw up the bobbin thread when sewing gathering stitches etc z Raise the presser foot Hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand x Turn the power switch on Press the needle up down button...

Page 26: ...untries and some regions which use 200 240 voltage standards q Buzzer sound setting The buzzer sound can be turned on or off using the buzzer sound setting Enter the setting mode The default buzzer so...

Page 27: ...de Press of the arrow key q twice The setting screen Auto off timer appears The default auto off timer setting is 7 hours and 07 sign w appears on the screen z Press of the stitch length adjusting key...

Page 28: ...reverse button w Reverse button Press the reverse button once when sewing the lock a matic stitch pattern 02 or locking stitch pattern 03 and the machine will lock the stitches off and stop automatica...

Page 29: ...ish to start sewing Lower the foot while pushing the black button in The foot is locked in the horizontal position to avoid slipping The button is released automatically after sewing a few stitches q...

Page 30: ...if the needle stop position is set at up position Using Seam Guides The seam guides on the needle plate and the hook cover plate help you to measure seam allowance The numbers on the needle plate ind...

Page 31: ...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 sign on the...

Page 32: ...op 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 fabric The machine will sew seve...

Page 33: ...is stitch for seaming fine fabrics Sculpture Stitches q Stitch pattern 48 or 49 w Thread tension dial 3 to 6 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Stretch Stitch q Stitch pattern 06 w Thread tension dial...

Page 34: ...gn on the stitch width adjusting key to increase 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 w...

Page 35: ...seam allowance closer to the stitches This stitch is also excellent for darning and mending tears Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch q Stitch pattern 07 w Thread tension dial 3 to 7 e Presser foot Overedg...

Page 36: ...d tension dial 6 to 8 e Presser foot Overcast foot M 4 w e q w e q q This stitch finishes the edges of fabric in a way similar to a commercial overlocking machine for a professional look Place the fab...

Page 37: ...idely used on medium to heavy fabrics w Keyhole buttonhole The keyhole buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy fabrics It is also suitable for larger and thicker buttons e Round end buttonhole Th...

Page 38: ...is 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...

Page 39: ...hole 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 l...

Page 40: ...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 41: ...h density can be varied from 0 2 to 0 8 Keyhole Buttonhole q Stitch pattern 20 w Thread tension dial 1 to 4 e Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R Sewing procedure is the same as square buttonhole...

Page 42: ...wer 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 thr...

Page 43: ...ning 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 make th...

Page 44: ...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 Start...

Page 45: ...h length adjusting key NOTE The shape can be adjusted within L1 to L5 Eyelet q Stitch pattern 24 w Thread tension dial 1 to 4 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F The eyelet is used for belt holes etc S...

Page 46: ...n Add 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 01...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...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 49: ...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 needle drop...

Page 50: ...djust 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 q Stitc...

Page 51: ...t 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 evenly b Prepare the fabric to attach the gatheri...

Page 52: ...c q w w z x c x Replace the presser foot with satin stitch foot F Select the patchwork pattern 52 c Press the seam allowance to open Sew the stitch pattern on the right side of the garment centering o...

Page 53: ...ew shell tuck on knits or soft silky woven fabrics in any direction e w w e q q 4 w e q Quilting q Stitch pattern 01 w Thread tension dial 3 to 6 e Presser foot Zigzag foot A r Quilting guide bar Atta...

Page 54: ...applique Raise the foot and pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing direction Adjusting the stitch width Select pattern 27 Press the sign on the stitch width adjusting key e to decrea...

Page 55: ...able 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 fringing is...

Page 56: ...e stitching Drawn Work q Stitch pattern 27 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...

Page 57: ...e After sewing 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 44 for French knots Select the stitch pattern 45 or 46 for Candlewick knots Tighten the th...

Page 58: ...0 and loosen the thread tension Sew rows of straight stitches 1 cm 3 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...

Page 59: ...7 60 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 stretch or elastic fabrics Press the auto lock button to finish the end...

Page 60: ...and guide the fabric when you sew with decorative stitches Use a tear way backing if necessary Decorative Stitches q Stitch pattern 56 w Thread tension dial 3 to 6 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F...

Page 61: ...hook cover plate by sliding the hook cover plate 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 wi...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...e 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 h...

Page 64: ...le is used Page 17 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 needle is...

Page 65: ...63 Stitch Chart...

Page 66: ...Ltd Address 1463 Hazama cho Hachioji shi Tokyo 193 0941 Japan This machine complies with the following regulations EN 60335 1 2012 A11 EN 60335 2 28 2003 A1 EN 62233 2008 EN 55014 1 2006 A1 A2 EN 550...

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