Janome 900CPX Coverstitch Sewing Machine Instruction Manual
Janome 900CPX Coverstitch Sewing Machine Instruction Manual
WARNING— To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. 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.
STITCH TYPES
Cover Stitch ...................................................................................................... 15
Balancing the thread tension .................................................................................. 15
Chain Stitch ...................................................................................................... 16
Balancing the thread tension .................................................................................. 16
Finishing the Seam .......................................................................................... 17
Beginning of the seam ............................................................................................ 17
End of the seam ..................................................................................................... 17
Knotting the threads ............................................................................................... 17
Removing the Fabric in the Middle of the Stitching .......................................... 18
Hemming with the Cover Stitch ........................................................................ 19
Free Arm Hemming .......................................................................................... 19
Cover Stitch Applications ................................................................................. 20
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KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Names of Parts
q Differential feed dial
o
u w Stitch length dial
!1 !0
!2 e Handwheel
i
r Spool stand
!3 y t Spool holder
t y Spool pin
u Thread guide bar
r i Thread guide post
!4 o Thread guide plate
@4 #0
@5
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q Standard Accessories
w e r
q Set of needles: 2 X #80/12, 3 X #90/14
(Schmetz EL X 705)
w Screwdriver (Large)
e Screwdriver (Small)
r Tweezers
t Nets
y Spool holder caps
t y
u Lint brush
i Needle threader
o Attachment screws (for fixing optional accessories)
(Refer to the instructions of the optional
accessory)
!0 Accessory box
u i
!0
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GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply
t
1 Turn off the power switch, and connect the
e machine plug to the machine socket.
2 Connect the power supply plug to your power
w supply.
3 Turn on the power switch.
r q Power switch
w Machine plug
q e Machine socket
r Power supply plug
t Power supply
y
y Foot control
q Foot control
4
How to Turn the Handwheel
Always turn the handwheel toward you
(Counterclockwise).
q Handwheel
q
To close: (B)
(B) (A) Lift the looper cover and push it against the machine.
The looper cover snaps into its position automatically.
q Looper cover
Extension Table
The extension table provides added sewing surface and
can be easily removed for free arm sewing.
w
Detaching the table:
Pull the table away from the machine.
q Extension table
e
Attaching the table:
Align the pin on the table with the hole in the machine.
Push the extension table until it snaps into the machine.
w Pin
e Hole
q
5
Raising or Lowering the Presser Foot
By raising or lowering the presser foot lifter, the presser
foot goes up or down.
w * While in operation, keep the presser foot lowered
except when threading the machine or test
running without threads.
q NOTE:
Thread tension will be released when the presser foot
lifter is raised.
q Presser foot
w Presser foot lifter
6
Adjustment of Stitch Length
To adjust the stitch length, turn the dial.
The larger the number, the longer the stitch.
The stitch length can be adjusted from 1 to 4 mm.
7
Changing Needle
q WARNING:
w Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine
before changing needles.
Then loosen the needle clamp screw for the needle you
are going to remove.
w Needle clamp screw
e Small screwdriver
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat
side to the back and push it up against the stopper, then
tighten the needle clamp screw.
r Flat side
t Stopper
NOTES:
Use Schmetz needles EL X 705 size 80/12 or EL X 705
size 90/14.
Do not use any needle which is bent or blunt.
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q Setting the Thread Guide Bar
Pull the thread guide bar up as far as it will go.
t Turn the thread guide bar so that the thread guides are
right above the spool pins.
w
q Thread guide bar
w Thread guide
r e Spool pin
r Stoppers
t Thread guide post
e
NOTE:
Make sure the two stoppers on the thread guide post, as
shown, are set in at the correct position.
t Place the spool with its slit side up, and put the spool
holder cap on top of it.
y Spool holder cap
9
Threading the Machine
WARNING:
1 2 3 Turn the power switch off and unplug the
machine before threading the machine.
2
1
NOTE:
Always thread the machine with the presser foot raised.
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Threading the needles
1
6 3
5 4
10
NOTE:
(A) If the thread is coming out from the thread guide notch,
pass the thread through the thread guide hole again as
shown (B).
q Thread guide bar
(B)
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3 Hold the thread at both ends and tug gently to
3 4 ensure the thread is correctly inserted between
the tension disks. ( If the presser foot lifter is
e raised, the thread easily inserts between the
tension discs.)
e Tension dial
r Tension disks
r 4 Pass the thread through the thread guide (A) from the
t right.
t Thread guide (A)
8
7
4
5
6
NOTE:
If the thread is coming out from the thread guide notch,
pass the thread through the thread guide hole again as
shown (B).
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3 Hold the thread at both ends and tug gently to
3 4 ensure the thread is correctly inserted between
the tension disks. ( If the presser foot lifter is
raised, the thread easily inserts between the
e tension disks.)
e Tension dial
r Tension disks
t
5 Pass the thread through the eyes of the looper
take-up levers.
y y Looper take-up lever
5 NOTE:
Be sure to raise the needles to the highest position so
the eyes of the looper take-up levers will align.
7 Pull the looper release knob and the looper will slant
i u to the right for easy access.
i Looper release knob
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STITCH TYPES
w Cover Stitch
This stitch forms 5 mm wide two parallel rows of the
straight stitch on the right side, widely used on cuffs and
stretch welts of T-shirts etc.
q q Left needle
w Right needle
w
Type of Fabric Needle Size Type of Thread
Balanced tension:
The rows of stitches on the right side of the fabric are
q straight and even. The looper thread forms a row of
squares with diagonals.
q Wrong side of the fabric
w w Looper thread
e Left needle thread
e r r Right needle thread
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Chain Stitch
This stitch is sewn with a single needle and forms a chain
of looper thread on the wrong side of the fabric.
This is a durable and flexible stitch used for seaming knit
fabrics, attaching elastics, attaching bias tapes etc.
Balanced tension:
w The straight stitch on the right side of the fabric is straight
and even. The looper thread forms a chain.
q Wrong side of the fabric
q w Looper thread
e e Needle thread
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Finishing the Seam
To achieve the best results, use a piece of scrap fabric at
q the beginning and end of the seam.
Beginning of the seam
1 Raise the presser foot and insert a piece of scrap
fabric under the foot. Lower the foot and turn the
handwheel several times toward you.
Depress the foot control to start sewing slowly.
q Handwheel
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Removing the Fabric in the Middle
of the Stitching
1 1 Raise the needles to their highest position by turning
q
the handwheel toward you.
q Handwheel
5 5 Remove the fabric and cut the threads with the thread
cutter.
e Thread cutter
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Hemming with the Cover Stitch
1 Fold up the edge of the fabric to the wrong side and
press.
w e
2 Draw a line with a tailor’s chalk on the right side of the
fabric to mark the fabric edge.
q Marked line
q w Left needle
e Right needle
r Right side of the fabric
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Cover Stitch Applications
Hemming on sleeves and waistlines
q Sleeve
w Waistline
Attaching elastics
q Right side of the fabric
w w Wrong side of the fabric
e Elastic
Decorative stitch
q Right side of the fabric
w w Wrong side of the fabric
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CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
1 2
Cleaning the Feed Dogs and Looper Area
WARNING:
e Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine
w before cleaning.
3
NOTE:
Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than
q what is explained in this section.
WARNING:
Turn the power off before replacing the light bulb.
The bulb could be HOT, wait until it has cooled
q w down before touching it.
q Setscrew
A B w Face plate
e Light bulb
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Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Reference
Needle thread 1. The machine is not threaded correctly. See pages 10-14.
breaks. 2. The thread tension is too tight. See pages 15, 16.
3. The needle is bent or blunt. See page 8.
4. The needle is not set correctly. See page 8.
5. A wrong needle is used. See page 8.
Needle bends or 1. The needle is bent or blunt. See page 8.
breaks. 2. The needle is not set correctly. See page 8.
3. The needle clamp screw is loose. See page 8.
4. The fabric is forcedly pulled. Do not pull the fabric.
Skipped stitches 1. The needle is not set correctly. See page 8.
2. The needle is bent or blunt. See page 8.
3. The tension is out of balance. See pages 15, 16.
4. The machine is not threaded correctly. See pages 10-14.
Seam puckering 1. The tension is out of balance. See pages 15, 16.
Machine does not 1. The machine is not connected to the power supply. See page 4.
operate. 2. The foot control is not plugged in firmly. See page 4.
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