Instruction Book DC2010 - Janome

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION I. NAMES OF PARTSNames of Parts ................................................................ 2Standard Accessories ...................................................... 4Extension Table and Free Arm Sewing ............................ 6• To detatch .................................................................... 6• To attach ...................................................................... 6• Free arm sewing .......................................................... 6SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEWConnecting the Power Supply .......................................... 8Before Using Your Machine.............................................. 8For Your Safety ................................................................ 8Controlling Sewing Speed ................................................ 8Speed control lever ....................................................... 8Foot control ................................................................... 8Polarized plug .................................................................. 8Function Keys and Buttons ............................................ 10Reverse stitch button ................................................... 10Auto-lock button............................................................10Up/Down needle position button.................................. 10Mode selection key ...................................................... 12Pattern selection mode ............................................. 12Stitch width adjusting mode ...................................... 12Stitch length adjusting mode ..................................... 12Dropping the Feed Dog .................................................. 14Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ......................... 14Changing the Presser Foot ............................................ 16Detaching and Attaching the Foot Holder ...................... 16Changing Needles.......................................................... 16Thread and Needle Chart............................................... 18Winding the Bobbin ........................................................ 20Removing the bobbin .................................................. 20Setting the spool of thread .......................................... 20Additional spool pin ..................................................... 20Winding the bobbin ..................................................... 20Inserting the bobbin..................................................... 22Threading the Machine .................................................. 24Threading the machine .............................................. 24Automatic Needle Threader ............................................26Drawing Up Bobbin Thread ............................................ 26Balancing Thread Tension .............................................. 28Tension is too tight ...................................................... 28Tension is too loose ..................................................... 28Adjusting the needle thread tension for zigzag stitch .. 28SECTION 3. BASIC SEWINGStraight Stitch Sewing .................................................... 30Starting to sew ............................................................30Changing sewing direction ......................................... 30Fastening the seam.................................................... 30Adjusting the Stitch Length ............................................ 32Changing the Needle Drop Position ............................... 32Using the Seam Guides ................................................. 34Turning Square Corners ................................................. 34Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric ........................... 34Variety of Straight Stitches ............................................. 36Basic Zigzag Stitch......................................................... 38Adjusting the Stitch Width .............................................. 38Adjusting the Stitch Length ............................................ 38SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHESOvercasting (Zigzag stitch) ............................................. 40Multiple Zigzag Stitch (Tricot stitch) ................................ 40Overedge Stitch .............................................................. 40Knit Stitch ........................................................................ 42Serging Stitch .................................................................. 42Automatic Buttonholes .................................................... 44Square buttonhole ........................................................ 44Adjusting the buttonhle width and density .................... 50Double layer buttonhole ............................................... 50Round end/Keyhole buttonhole .................................... 52Adjusting the buttonhole width ..................................... 52Corded Buttonhole ....................................................... 54Sewing on Buttons .......................................................... 56Darning............................................................................ 58Zipper Sewing ................................................................. 60Fabric preparation ...................................................... 60Starting to sew ........................................................... 60Blind Hem Stitch.............................................................. 64SECTION 5. DECORATIVE STITCHESShell Tucking ................................................................... 66Decorative Satin Stitches ................................................ 66Appliqué .......................................................................... 68Scallop Stitch .................................................................. 68Patchwork ....................................................................... 68Smocking ........................................................................ 70Fagoting .......................................................................... 70Cross Stitch ..................................................................... 70Quilting ............................................................................ 72Pin Tucking...................................................................... 72Pattern Combination ....................................................... 74SECTION 6. CARE OF YOUR MACHINEAdjusting Stretch Stitch Balance ..................................... 76Replacing the Light Bulb ................................................. 76Cleaning Hook Race and Feed Dog ............................... 78Problems and Warning Signals ...................................... 80Troubleshooting .............................................................. 83IV