Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 4800 del fabbricante Janome
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1 SECTION I NAMES OF P ARTS Name of Parts ............................................................. 3 Screen Sharpness Adjus ting Dial ............................... 4 Extension T abl e ........................................................... 4 Standard Accessories .
2 Uniform width, length adjustment ........................ 63 Editing Function (3) .................................................. 63 Custom stitch sizing ............................................. 63 SECTION V CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Care of Y our Machine .
3 Names of Parts 1 Foot storage compartment 2 Flip-top sewing instruction panel 3 T op cover 4 Auto-tension dial 5 Pressure dial 6 Face plate 7 Thread cutter 8 Needle threader 9 Needle plate 10 Extens.
4 Screen Sharpness Adjusting Dial Use this to adjust the sharpness of the liquid crystal display . If no indication is shown on the screen after you switch on the power , adjust the screen brightness with this dial. Extension T able The extension table provides added sewing surface and can be easily removed for free arm sewing.
5 L G D C F A E Standard Accessories 1 Set of needles 2 L: Quilting bar 3 G: Blind hem foot 4 D: Hemmer foot 5 C: Overedge foot 6 E: Zipper foot 7 A: Zigzag foot * It is attached on the machine.
6 Connecting Machine to Power Supply Before connecting the power supply , make sure the voltage and frequency shown on the machine conform to your electrical power . T urn off the power switch, and insert the foot control plug 1 , machine plug 2 , into the machine and power supply plug 3 into the outlet in the following order .
7 Main Function of Buttons / Keys • Up/down needle position button When the Up/down needle position button is pressed, the needle bar goes down and stops in the lowest position. When pressed again, the needle bar goes up and stops in the highest position.
8 • Mode selection key By pressing the key , LED light will move step by step to select the stitch mode, as shown. Direct Mode: Direct mode pattern selection A Mode: Pattern selection using number k.
9 • Message key When Message key is pressed, a detailed message will display suitable stitches, patterns and machine settings. • T urn-over memory key (T o memorize the pattern in mirror image) Select a desired pattern and press TOM key so the selected pattern’s mirror image will be shown on the screen.
10 • Clear key If an incorrect pattern is memorized, pressing this key will immediately clear it (like a backspace key). • Memory key When this key is pressed after selecting a pattern, the pattern will be memorized as many times as the key is pressed.
11 • Pattern selection and screen indication [1] Select the Direct mode pattern selection. [2] Press the pattern key on the keyboard. Example: Pattern 05, as shown. [3] The display screens shows from left to right: 1 Stitch pattern: 05 2 Thread tension: AUTO 3 Presser foot: A 4 Stitch width: 5.
12 Memory Mode/Buzzer Sound/Multiple Language Settings NORMAL / RESUMPTION Mode [1] T urn on the power switch while pressing the memory key . 1 Memory key 2 Power switch [2] Select “1” on the number key to access the NORMAL/RESUMPTION mode. Y ou can select the mode by pressing the stitch width key “+” or “-”.
13 T o Raise or Drop the Feed Dogs • For button sewing etc., drop the feed dogs. • When finished sewing, raise the feed dogs. The feed dogs must always be up for normal sewing. 1 Lowered position 2 Raised position Pressure Dial The pressure dial should be set at “3“ for regular sewing.
14 [1] [2] [3] [1] [2] [1] [2] 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 Changing Needles [1] Raise the needle by pressing the Up/down needle position key and lower the presser foot. Turn off the power switch. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the clamp.
15 Selecting Needle and Thread NEEDLE SIZE 9 or 11 11 or 14 14 or 16 FABRICS Crepe de Chine, Voile, Lawn, Organdy, Georgette,Tricot Linens, Cotton, Pique, Serge, Double Knits, Percale Denim, tweed, Ga.
16 32 1 4 5 1 2 Winding the Bobbin • Set the spool Lift up the spool pin and place the spool of thread on it with the thread coming off the spool as shown. Press the large spool holder firmly against the spool of thread. * The small spool holder is used with a small or narrow spool of thread.
17 • Winding the bobbin For the bobbin winding, set the speed control lever at the medium to high speed position. [1] Hold the end of thread. [2] Guide the thread through the thread guide “A”. [3] Thread the thread guide “B”. [4] Thread the thread guide “C”.
18 • Inserting the bobbin [1] Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. 1 End of thread [2] Guide the thread into the notch on the front side of the bobbin holder . 2 Notch [3] Continue to draw the thread lightly .
19 Threading the Machine • Threading the machine * Raise the presser foot lever . * T urn the power switch “ON”, press the needle Up/down button twice to raise the needle, then turn the power switch “OFF”. 1 Presser bar lifter 2 Needle Up/down button [1] Raise the presser foot lifter .
20 • Needle threader [1] Raise the needle to its highest position. Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go. [2] Push the knob in the direction of the arrow in the illustration, inserting hook q into the needle eye. Lead the thread around guide w and under the hook.
21 • Drawing up the bobbin thread [1] Raise the presser bar lifter , hold the end of the thread as shown. [2] Press the Up/down needle position button twice to pick up the bobbin thread. Draw up the needle thread together with a loop of bobbin thread.
22 4 3 5 4 3 5 Balanced Thread T ension • Auto-thread tension When the thread tension dial is set at “AUTO” for auto- matic thread tension, the green light will be on. The balanced thread tension is set automatically . 1 Set “AUTO” mark of thread tension dial with the indication line.
23 Straight Stitch Sewing 1 Stitch pattern: 01 2 Presser foot: Foot A or foot H 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 • Starting to sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate (see page 24). Lower the needle to the point where you want to start.
24 Practice Common Stitching Skills Using the Seam Guides on the Needle Plate The seam guides on the needle plate are engraved to help you measure seam width. The lines are marked as follows. * The numbers indicate the width from the center needle position to the edge of the fabric.
25 1 23 • Manual stitch length Press “-” or “+” to adjust the stitch length. T o decrease length, press “-”. T o increase length, press “+”.
26 V arious Utility Stitches • Basting 1 Stitch pattern : 24 2 Presser foot: Basting foot P 3 Thread tension dial : 1 to 4 4 Feed dogs : Down * Set the manual thread tension at “1 to 4”. Attaching the basting foot: [1] Raise the needle. [2] Remove the foot holder by loosening the thumb screw .
27 • Straight stitch The common uses for the straight stitch are: Regular seams and zippers: 1 Stitch pattern : 01 2 Presser foot : Foot A or zipper foot E Edge sewing: 1 Stitch pattern : 02 2 Presser foot : Foot A Y ou can also use your basic straight stitch for pintucking and rolled hems.
28 • Stretch stitch 1 Stitch pattern : 17 2 Presser foot : Foot A This stitch is a narrow stretch stitch designed to elimi- nate puckering on knit fabrics and bias seam, while permitting the seam to be pressed completely flat.
29 Zigzag Stitch 1 Stitch pattern: 05 2 Presser foot: Foot A • Interfacing Y ou can get better sewing results using interfacing or stabilizer on delicate or stretch fabric such as knit, jersey , tricot etc. • T o change the width and length Zigzag stitch is useful for overcasting, applique, mend- ing etc.
30 V ariation of Zigzag Stitches • Overcasting 1 Stitch pattern: 05 2 Presser foot: Overedge foot C This zigzag variation is very useful in garment construc- tion and in finishing raw edges of any sewing project. 1. The black ridge and the guide wires on the overedge foot keep the edge neat and the fabric straight.
31 • Knit stitch 1 Stitch pattern: 12 2 Presser foot: Foot A Keep an extra space allowance from the fabric edge and after finishing the sewing, cut the extra seam allowance edge as shown.
32 Overedge Sewing (2) 1 Stitch pattern: 13 2 Presser foot: Overedge foot C This stitch can be used for sewing heavier fabrics that tend to fray extensively such as linens and gabardines. T wo rows of zigzag stitches are simultaneously sewn over the edge to insure that your seams will not ravel.
33 Sewing Buttons 1 Stitch pattern: 05 2 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F 3 Feed dogs: Down [1] T urn the handwheel by hand five times and raise the needle to the highest point. Match the holes on the button to the horizontal slot on the presser foot.
34 Sensor Buttonhole • Automatic buttonholing Note: * The size of the buttonhole is automatically set by placing the button in the buttonhole foot, as shown. * The button holder of the foot takes a maximum button size of up to 2.5 cm (1”) in diameter .
35 R • Sewing preparation 1 Stitch pattern: 08 2 Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R * When you select the buttonhole stitch, the screen indicates the message: “PULL DOWN BH (Button hole) LEVER” for a few seconds. [1] Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R.
36 [4] After attaching sensor buttonhole foot, raise the foot lever once to assure spring is in proper position to avoid any gap. Insert corner of fabric under the foot. Press the Up/down needle button twice. Remove the fabric to the left to draw both threads under the foot.
37 [6] After sewing the buttonhole stitch, raise the button- hole lever until it stops. 12 Buttonhole lever [7] Place a pin on the rear side of the bartack position so that you donÕt need to worry about cutting the end of the buttonhole stitch. Cut the opening with the seam ripper in your acces- sory box.
38 • Sensor buttonhole 09 and 10 1 Stitch pattern: 09 or 10 2 Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole R * Sewing procedure is the same as 08. [1] Sewing steps 3 Starting point 4 Bartacking 5 Stitch patte.
39 Corded Buttonholes 1 Stitch pattern: 08 2 Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R Use this procedure when you want to achieve a tailored, more attractive raised buttonhole. Use at least 40 cm (15”) of havy thread as filler cord. T ry a practice buttonhole first.
40 Free Size Automatic Buttonhole 20 1 Stitch pattern: 20 2 Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole R [1] Pull the button holder to the back (direction of A). [2] Insert the fabric under the foot. Press the Up/down needle button twice. Remove the fabric to the left to draw both threads under the foot.
41 Zipper Sewing • Put in a zipper 1 Stitch pattern: 01 2 Presser foot: Zipper foot E • Attaching the zipper foot T o sew on the left side of the zipper , attach the foot holder to the right pin on the zipper foot. T o sew on the right side of the zipper , attach the foot holder to the left pin on the zipper foot.
42 Zipper Sewing, cont’d [2] Sew through all layers next to fold. Stop 5 cm before the top of the zipper just before the zipper foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape. Lower the needle slightly into the fabric. Raise the zipper foot and open the zipper .
43 Darning 1 Stitch pattern: 22 2 Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R 3 Darning shape: (See below for settings.) • T o sew: [1] Pull the button holder to the rear . [2] Place the garment under the foot. Press the Up/down needle button twice. Raise the foot.
44 Bartacking 1 Stitch pattern: 23 2 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Switch to “Low” speed setting. Four lock stitches will be sewn first. Then sew to the desired length and press the reverse button. The desired length has been now determined. Continue sewing until the machine stops automatically .
45 Rolled Hem 1 Stitch pattern: 01 2 Presser foot: Hemm er foot D [1] Make a double 0.3 cm (1/8”) fold approximately 6 cm (2”) in length. * Use iron on the folded edge so that you can guide the fabric easily . 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 6 cm(2”) 4 0.
46 Blind Stitch Hemming 1 Stitch pattern: 16 or 15 2 Presser foot: Blind hem foot G • How to fold the fabric 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 0.4 to 0.7 cm (1/8” to 3/8”) 3 Overedge stitch • How to sew [1] When the needle comes to the left hand side, position the fabric so that the folded edge comes to the left side of the guide.
47 Pintucking 1 Stitch pattern: 02 2 Presser foot: Blind hem stitch foot G [1] Attach the blind hem stitch foot. Place the folded fabric under the presser foot. Position the needle 0.1 to 0.2 cm (1/16”) inside from the folded edge by turning the handwheel and lower the presser foot.
48 Shell T ack 1 Stitch pattern: 25 2 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F * Use a light weight fabric such as tricot. Fold and stitch on the bias. When the needle swings to the right, allow the needle to just clear the folded edge of the fabric. Open the fabric and iron on one side of the fabric.
49 Smocking 1 Stitch pattern: 38 2 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F * Stitch patterns (41, 65, 66, 88) can also be used. For a delicate, decorative treatment, smocking can be applied whenever gathers are used. T urn a child's dress into something very special or smock a yoke on a blouse.
50 Scallop Stitch ( A ) 1 Stitch pattern: 33 2 Presser foot: Foot A [1] Fold hem with right sides together . Sew scallops 1 cm (3/8”) from folded edge. [2] T rim close to stitching leaving 0.3 cm (1/8”) seam allowance. Clip seams as shown or trim with pinking shears.
51 Patchwork 1 Stitch pattern: 31 2 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Sew seam with straight stitch and press seam allowance to open. Sew pattern stitch 31 on right side of garment centering over the seam line.
52 Cross Stitch 1 Stitch pattern: 72 2 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F * These stitch patterns (74 to 76) can also be used. Y ou will love the beautiful designs you can sew with this craft stitch pattern, and in half the time it would take if embroidered by hand.
53 Cording 1 Stitch pattern: 46 2 Presser foot: Cording foot H Sew over one strand of cording to create a pretty swirled design on a jacket or vest or sew over three strands of cording for border trims. Pearl cotton, knitting yarn, embroidery floss, lace thread, fine wool or lily yarn can be used for cording.
54 T win Needle Stitching 1 Stitch pattern: 95 2 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F This machine is equipped with a twin needle that can be used to sew parallel rows straight on decorative stitches adding an exquisite touch to table linens and clothing.
55 Adjusting Pattern Balance If the decorative stitch patterns, letters, numbers or manual buttonhole stitch are uneven when you sew on a particular fabric, adjust them with the feed balancing dial. * The machine is set with the feed balancing dial position with the setting mark as shown.
56 Programming Decorative Stitch Patterns 61, 58 T o repeat or continue the same combination of stitches, just press the foot control. [1] Press the Mode key and select A Mode. [2] Select stitch pattern 61. [3] Press memory key . [4] Select stitch pattern 58.
57 Cycle Stitching with Mirror Image Patterns After selecting a pattern, press the T urn-over memory key . Press the Mode key and select A Mode. [1] Press Mode key and select A Mode.
58 Elongation 1 Stitch pattern: 51 2 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F The stitch can be elongated up to five times its normal length by pressing the “ “ key . When the width or length or stitch is changed, a greater variety of patterns are available.
59 Sewing Letters in Block Style 1 B Mode 2 LCD screen 3 Stitch patterns [1] Press the Mode key and select B Mode. [2] Select stitch pattern 29. [3] Press memory key . [4] Select stitch pattern 57. [5] Press memory key . [6] Select stitch pattern 50. [7] Press memory key .
60 Combining Letters in Script Style 1 C Mode 2 LCD screen 3 Stitch patterns [1] Press the Mode key and select C Mode. [2] Select stitch pattern 1 1. [3] Press memory key . [4] Select stitch pattern 63. [5] Press memory key . [6] Select stitch pattern 12.
61 Editing Function (1) • Check and correct pattern combination before sewing 1 Editing key 2 LCD screen Example: ABCDEFGH have been memorized. Confirmation of programming. [1] Press “EDIT” key . The cursor will flash under the first letter selection.
62 • Adding letters or space between letters 1 Editing key 2 LCD screen [1] Press “EDIT” key . [2] Press the stitch width key “+” and shift the cursor past the last letter where you would like to add letters or space. [3] Input the stitch pattern 67 (space key).
63 Editing Function (2) • Uniform width, length adjustment 1 Stitch width key 2 LCD screen 3 Stitch patterns 4 Pre-set stitch width before change 5 Stitch width at 5.0 after selection The entire programmed stitch pattern is memorized as one stitch. The stitch length, stitch width and the length of the patterns can be adjusted manually as shown.
64 Care of Y our Machine 1 Screw driver 2 Set screw 3 Needle plate 4 Bobbin holder 5 Lint brush 6 Feed dogs 7 Hook race 8 Soft, dry cloth Press the needle Up/down button to raise the needle and unplug the machine before cleaning. Do not dismantle the machine other than explained on this page.
65 Replacing the Light Bulb 1 Face cover plate 2 Lamp socket 3 Holder 4 Lamp 5 Pins * T urn the power switch off. * W ait until the lamp has cooled down before touching it. • Removing the light bulb [1] Open face cover plate. [2] Remove the black rubber lamp socket from the lamp holder and pull out the light bulb.
66 Condition The needle thread breaks. The bobbin thread breaks. The needle breaks. Screen is not clear . Skipped stitches Seam puckering The cloth is not feeding smoothly . Cause 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly . 2. The needle thread tension is too tight.
67 T roubleshooting, cont’d • When message appears on the screen The liquid crystal display shows “BOBBIN WINDING”. After the bobbin is wound, return the bobbin winder to its original position by moving the spindle to the left. The message “STOP FOR SAFETY PURPOSES” appears on the screen when the machine is overloaded.
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Se non hai ancora comprato il Janome 4800 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Janome 4800 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Janome 4800 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Janome 4800 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Janome 4800, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Janome 4800.
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