User manual JANOME SKYLINE S5

[. . . ] Instruction Book IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only. Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. WARNING— To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock, or injury to persons: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children. [. . . ] ” sign on the key to increase the stitch ” sign on the key to decrease the stitch 1. 0 2. 4 5. 0 29 Needle Plate for Straight Stitch The stitch patterns 01-08 (mode 1) can be sewn with the needle plate for straight stitch. Mode 1: Replace the needle plate with the needle plate for straight stitch (refer to page 15). “S” mark will appear at the end of the pattern number when the needle plate for straight stitch is attached. q Needle plate for straight stitch w S mark NOTE: When the straight stitch needle plate is attached to the machine, the patterns not suitable for the straight stitch needle plate cannot be selected. q w q w Lock-a-Matic Stitch Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension: e Presser foot: r Foot pressure: MODE 1: 02, 02S AUTO Zigzag foot A or Even feed foot 5 e r Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a seam with backstitching. The machine will sew four reverse stitches, four forward stitches, and then stop sewing automatically. q Reverse button q q w Locking Stitch Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension: e Presser foot: r Foot pressure: MODE 1: 03, 03S AUTO Zigzag foot A or Even feed foot 5 e r q This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking stitch is needed. The machine will sew several locking stitches in place and continue sewing forward. When you press the reverse button q at the end of the seam, the machine will sew several locking stitches in place, then stop sewing automatically. q Reverse button 30 q w Straight Stitch with Left Needle Position Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension: e Presser foot: r Foot pressure: MODE 1: 04, 04S AUTO Zigzag foot A or Even feed foot 5 e r Use this stitch to seam the edge of fabrics. q w Triple Stretch Stitch Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension: e Presser foot: r Foot pressure: MODE 1: 09 AUTO Zigzag foot A or Even feed foot 5 e r This strong, durable stitch is recommended for areas where both elasticity and strength are needed to ensure comfort and durability. Also use it when constructing items such as backpacks for extra strength. q w Knit Stitch Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension: e Presser foot: r Foot pressure: MODE 1: 10 AUTO Zigzag foot A or Even feed foot 4 e r This is a narrow stretch stitch in the left needle position designed to eliminate puckering on knit fabrics and bias seams, while permitting the seam to be pressed completely open at. Use this stitch when seaming thin fabrics such as tricot and ne jersey. 31 q Sewing with Even Feed Foot (Walking foot) Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension: e Presser foot: r Foot pressure: r MODE 1: 01-13 AUTO Even feed foot 5 w e CAUTION: Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the power switch off before replacing the presser foot. Even feed foot (walking foot) is a special attachment for hard-to-feed materials. This foot prevents the fabric from slipping or puckering by feeding fabrics with upper and lower feed dogs. Even feed foot is great for ne fabrics, knits, leather and matching plaids. Attaching the even feed foot Loosen the setscrew and remove the foot holder. Attach the even feed foot to the presser bar with the lever above the needle clamp, and secure it with the setscrew. q Foot holder w Setscrew e Lever r Needle clamp q w e r w Sewing Place the fabric under the foot and lower the needle at the point where you wish to start. When seaming plaid fabrics, match the plaids of the upper and lower layers and pin them together. Remove the pins as you sew. 32 q w Zipper Sewing Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension: e Presser foot: r Foot pressure: MODE 1: 01 AUTO Zipper foot E Zigzag foot A 5 e r NOTE: The needle drop position should be adjusted when sewing with the zipper foot E. q Right sides of the fabric w 1 cm (3/8) e Opening size r Zipper size t End of the zipper opening t e r q w o i t Place the right sides of the fabric together and sew to the end of the opening with a 2 cm (5/8) seam allowance. Manually increase the stitch length to 5. 0 and baste the zipper opening with the thread tension loosened to 1-3. t End of the zipper opening y 2 cm (5/8) seam allowance u Basting i Reverse stitches o Seam stitches u y 33 z r w q Sewing z Fold back the left seam allowance. [. . . ] a single needle and press the twin needle key. The machine is started without lowering the feed dog with Lower the feed dog. button sewing selected. The machine is started with the feed dog lowered. Raise the feed dog. The machine is started without the needle plate. The machine is started when the needle plate for straight Replace the needle plate. stitch is attached and a pattern that cannot be used for the needle plate has been selected. [. . . ]