Janome 525S Sewing Machine Instruciton Manual Janome 525S Instruction Manual JanomeFlyer.com Model 525S www.janomeflyer.com 525S Owners Manual/ User Guide Janome 525S Sewing Machine Instruciton Manual 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. 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. 2. 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.JanomeFlyer.com 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. www.janomeflyer.com 525S Owners Manual/ User Guide Janome 525S Sewing Machine Instruciton Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHES Names of Parts .............................................................. 2 Basic Zigzag ................................................................ 20 Standard Accessories .................................................... 3 Overcasting .................................................................. 20 Accessory storage.......................................................... 3 Knit Stitch ..................................................................... 21 Extension Table ............................................................. 4 Tricot Stitch (Multiple Zigzag Stitch) ............................ 21 Free-arm sewing ............................................................ 4 Straight Stretch Stitch .................................................. 22 Zigzag Stretch Stitch.................................................... 22 SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW Button Sewing .............................................................. 23 Connecting the Power Supply ....................................... 5 Automatic Buttonhole................................................... 24 Controlling the Sewing Speed ....................................... 5 Adjusting the buttonhole stitch density ............................. 26 Corded Buttonhole ....................................................... 27 Reverse Stitch Lever ..................................................... 6 Foot Pressure Dial ......................................................... 6 Manual Buttonhole ....................................................... 28 Dropping the Feed Dog ................................................. 6 Zipper Application ........................................................ 30 Blind Hemming............................................................. 33 Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ........................ 7 Changing the Presser Foot ............................................ 7 Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder ..................... 7 SECTION 5. DECORATIVE STITCHES Changing Needles ......................................................... 8 Decorative Satin Stitches............................................. 34 Needle and Thread Chart............................................... 8 Decorative Stretch Stitches ......................................... 34 Winding the Bobbin........................................................ 9 Smocking ..................................................................... 35 Setting the spool ............................................................ 9 Quilting ......................................................................... 36 Removing the bobbin ..................................................... 9 Pin Tucking .................................................................. 37 Winding the bobbin ...................................................... 10 Shell Tucking ............................................................... 37 Inserting the bobbin ..................................................... 11 Fagoting ....................................................................... 38 Threading the Machine ................................................ 12 Patchwork .................................................................... 38 Needle threader ........................................................... 13 Appliqué ....................................................................... 39 Drawing up the Bobbin Thread .................................... 14 Selecting the Stitch Pattern ......................................... 15 SECTION 6. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Pattern selector dial ..................................................... 15 Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dogs .................... 40 Stitch Length Dial......................................................... 15 Replacing the Bobbin Holder ....................................... 41 Adjusting stretch stitch balance ................................... 16 Replacing the Light Bulb .............................................. 41 Stitch Width Dial .......................................................... 16 Troubleshooting ........................................................... 42 Variable needle position .............................................. 16 Balancing Needle Thread Tension .............................. 17 SETION 3. BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch Sewing.................................................. 18 Changing the sewing direction .................................... 18 Finishing sewing .......................................................... 18 Seam guides on the needle plate ................................ 19 Turning a square corner .............................................. 19 JanomeFlyer.com 1 www.janomeflyer.com 525S Owners Manual/ User Guide Janome 525S Sewing Machine Instruciton Manual SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE Names of Parts q Bobbin winder stopper y t r e w w Bobbin winder spindle u q e Hole for additional spool pin r @0 Spool holder t Spool pin y Bobbin winder thread guide u Thread take-up lever i i Foot pressure dial !9 o Face plate o !0 Thread cutter !1 !8 Needle threader !0 !2 Needle plate !1 !3 Extension table (Accessory storage) !4 Hook cover plate !5 Hook cover plate release button !2 !7 !6 Thread tension dial !7 !6 Reverse stitch lever !5 !8 Stitch length dial !3 !4 !9 Pattern selector dial @0 Stitch width dial @1 Presser foot @3 @2 Needle @4 @3 Needle clamp screw @2 @4 Foot holder @5 Setscrew @1 @6 Carrying handle @7 Handwheel @5 @8 Power switch @9 Machine socket #0 Drop feed lever #1 Free-arm #2 Buttonhole lever #33 Foot lifter @6 @7 #3 #2 JanomeFlyer.com#1 #0 @8 @9 2 www.janomeflyer.com 525S Owners Manual/ User Guide Janome 525S Sewing Machine Instruciton Manual Standard Accessories q w q Overedge foot C w Zipper foot E r e e Blind hemming foot G r Buttonhole foot B t Automatic buttonhole foot R y Needles y t u Bobbins i Screwdriver o Lint brush !0 Seam ripper (buttonhole opener) !1 Quilting guide u i !2 Spool holder (large) !3 Spool holder (small) !4 Additional spool pin !5 Felt cushion o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 Accessory storage The standard accessories can be stored in the accessory storage box under the extension table. Draw out the storage box from the table as shown. JanomeFlyer.comq Accessory storage box q 3 www.janomeflyer.com 525S Owners Manual/ User Guide Janome 525S Sewing Machine Instruciton Manual Extension Table To detach: Pull the extension table to the left. To attach: Insert the pin into the hole and push