Janome Sewist 500 Sewing Machine Instruction Owners Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOK Sewist 500 *Please Note: This version is only a partial manual. Visit your local Janome Dealer for a full version. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the followings: Read all instructions before using this appliance. DANGER– To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. 2. 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.

Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 15 Watts. WARNING– To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons: 1. Do not allow children to play with the machine. The machine is not intended for use by children or infirmed persons without proper supervision. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children. 2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s manual. 3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth. 5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening. 6. Do not use outdoors. 7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered. 8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ( “O “) position, then remove plug from outlet. 9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle. 11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. 12. Do not use bent needles. 13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break. 14. Switch this sewing machine off ( “O “) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and the like. 15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The design and specifications are subject to change without a prior notice. SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE Names of Parts Standard Accessories Accessory storage Extension Table . Free-arm sewing 2 3 3 4 4 SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply . 5 Controlling the Sewing Speed . 5 Reverse Stitch Lever . 6 Foot Pressure Dial . 6 Dropping the Feed Dog . 6 Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot 7 Changing the Presser Foot 7 Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder . 7 Changing Needles . 8 Needle and Thread Chart . 8 Winding the Bobbin 9 Setting the spool 9 Removing the bobbin . 9 Winding the bobbin 10 Inserting the bobbin . 11 Threading the Machine 12 Needle threader . 13 Drawing up the Bobbin Thread 14 Selecting the Stitch Pattern . 15 Pattern selector dial . 15 Stitch Length Dial . 15 Adjusting stretch stitch balance . 16 Stitch Width Dial 16 Variable needle position 16 Balancing Needle Thread Tension 17 1 SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE Names of Parts

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