JANOME 8002D Instruction Booklet

INSTRUCTION BOOK

9Adjustment of Foot PressureIt is not necessary to adjust the presser foot’spressure for normal sewing.When you sew heavy or lightweight fabrics, turn

10Adjustment of Stitch LengthTo select stitch length, turn the dial.The larger the number, the longer the stitch.The stitch length can be adjusted fro

11To Deactivate the Upper Knife1.Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine.2. Open both the looper cover and side cover.3. Turn the upper knife

12Adjustment of Cutting WidthWhen cutting width is too narrow or too wide againstseam width, adjust it as follows.1. Turn off the power switch and unp

13Adjustment of Needle Plate Setting Knob(Changing to Standard Serging or RolledHemming)1. Turn off the power switch and unplug themachine.2. Open the

14Threading the MachineThe left illustration shows the completed threadingconditions of four threads.1Lower looper thread2 Upper looper thread3 Right

151• Threading the Lower LooperOpen the looper cover and side cover.Place the spool of thread on the right side spool pin. * The points to thread for

164. Insert the thread between tension discs from theright. Then pull both sides of the thread firmly toinsert it between tension discs.5. Pass the th

1711. Pull the threader to pass the thread through thehole of lower looper thread guide (5).Remove the thread from the threader, and drawthe thread th

18(A) (B)• Threading the Upper LooperPlace a spool of thread on the spool pin secondfrom the right. * The points to thread for upper looper are marked

1IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONSYour sewing machine is designed and constructed only for HOUSEHOLD use.Read all Instructions before using this appliance.

19NOTE:* When you thread the upper looper only, to avoidtangled threads pull out both threads over theneedle plate and under the presser foot.Turn the

20• Threading the Needle on the RightPlace the spool of thread on the spool pin second fromthe left. * The points to thread for needle on the right ar

213. Insert the thread between tension discs from theright. Then pull both sides of thread.3Right needle thread tension dial4. Turn the handwheel towa

22• Threading the Needle on the LeftPlace the spool of thread on the left side spool pin. * The points to thread for needle on the left aremarked in o

233. Insert the thread between tension discs from theright. Then pull both sides of thread.4. Turn the handwheel toward you to bring theneedle bar to

24Starting Sewing1. Insert the fabric under the toe of the foot.(It is not necessary to raise the foot.)2. Turn the handwheel gently toward you a coup

25Securing EndsTo avoid unravelling, it is necessary to leave athread chain about 5 cm (2´´) long at the beginningand at the end of a seam. To secure

26Thread Tension (4 threads)Correct tensionThe illustration at left shows sewing results withcorrect tension settings. However, adjusting thethread te

27Looper thread tension is out of balance (1)The illustration shows sewing results when the lowerlooper thread tension is too tight and/or upper loope

28Threading the Machine (3 threads)Using the needle on the right only(for regular three-thread serging)Turn off the power switch and unplug the machin

2Do’s and Don’ts1. Always be aware of the up-and-down movement of the needle and do not turn your attentionaway from the machine while it is running.2

29Thread Tension (3 threads)Correct tensionThe illustration at left shows sewing results withcorrect tension settings. However, adjusting thethread te

30Mediumweight Cotton,Linen, Satin,Ordinaryfabric.Cotton: No. 80 – 100Silk: No. 80 – 100Synthetic: No. 80 – 100Type of fabric Type of thread* Refer to

318345679012834567901283456790128345679012StitchLengthDifferentialFeed RatioNeedle PlateSetting KnobNeedleNeedleThreadUpper andLower LooperThreadsFabr

32Thread TensionFor rolled hemming and picot edgingCorrect tensionThe illustration at left shows sewing results withcorrect tension settings.Adjusting

33For Better ResultsRolled hemmingPull the end of thread chain to the back lightly in thebeginning and end of sewing.1Fabric2 Thread chainPicot edging

34 * Refer to pages 24, 25, 29 for thread tensionbalance adjustment. * For the best results, pull the thread chain to theback lightly at the beginning

35PIN TUCKING * Refer to page 29 (Narrow Hemming) for threadtension balance adjustment.1 Pin tuckingThread and FabricFabricLight toMediumFabricNeedle

36Replacing the Upper KnifeTo remove:1.Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine.2. Open the looper cover and side cover.3. Deactivate the uppe

37Replacing the Light Bulb1.Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine.2. Loosen the face plate set screw, and remove theface plate.1Face plate2

38Oiling the MachineApply a few drops of fine quality sewing machine oilto the parts indicated with arrows.It is recommended to apply oil once a week

3PREPARATIONNames of Parts... 4Standard Accessories ... 4Connecti

39TroubleshootingConditionThe fabric is notbeing fedsmoothly.The needlebreaks.The threadbreaks.Skipped stitchesThe seam is notsewn neatly.Seampuckerin

4016278394115121OPTIONAL PARTSBlind stitch footTaping foot withtape reelCording foot (1)Cording foot (2)BeadingattachmentGatheringattachmentElastic ga

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4Names of Parts 1 Left needle thread tension dial 2 Right needle thread tension dial 3 Upper looper thread tension dial 4 Lower looper thread tension

5Connecting the Machine to the Power SupplyBefore connecting the machine to the power supply,make sure the voltage and frequency shown on themachine c

6How to turn the HandwheelAlways turn the handwheel toward you (Counter-clockwise).1 HandwheelOpening and Closing the Side CoverTo open:Push the side

71. Pull the thread guide bar up as far as it will go.2. Turn the thread guide bar so that the threadguides are right above the spool pins.The Positio

8Raising or Lowering the Presser FootBy raising or lowering the presser foot lifter, thepresser foot goes up or down. * While in operation, keep the p