Janis - Sewing machine VERITAS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Janis VERITAS

Deze naaimachine is uitsluitend bedoeld voor huishoudelijk gebruik.10 Dear Customer We congratulate you on your purchase of your sewing machiner. You have bought a quality product which has been made with great care and, if serviced right, will serve you well for many years. Before using it for the first time, we ask you to read the manual at hand carefully, paying special attention to the safety instructions. Persons who are not familiar with this manual must not use the appliance. In this manual, you will find everything there is to know about possible applications of your sewing machine. Should any questions remain unanswered, we kindly ask you to turn to your dealer. We wish you much pleasure and great sewing successes! Questions concerning machine, service and customer care Toll-free customer service number: 00800 333 00 777 [e-mail] Service address: Veritas Service Center c/o Teknihall GmbH Breitefeld 15 DE-64839 Münster GERMANY11

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine and keep these instructions for future reference. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.

2. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1. Read the instruction carefully before you use the machine.

2. Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to the machine and hand it over if you give the machine to a

3. Use the machine only in dry locations.

4. Never leave the machine unattended with children or elderly people due to they may not be able to

5. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

6. Children shall not play with the appliance.

7. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

8. Always switch off the machine if you carry out preparation for work (change the needle, feed the yarn thru

10. Always unplug the machine if you leave it unattended, to avoid injury by inadvertently switch on the

11. Don't use the machine if it's wet or in humid environment.

EN12 12.Never pull at the cord, always unplug the machine by gripping the plug.

13. If the LED lamp is damaged or broken, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a

similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard.

14. Never place anything on the pedal.

15. Never use the machine if the air vents are blocked keep the air vents of the machine and the foot controller

free from dust, fusel and leftovers. 16.The machine may only be used with foot pedal type FC-2902C, FC-2902D (220-240V) / 4C-316B (110-125V) / 4C-326C (127V) / 4C-326C (220V) / 4C-326G (230V) / 4C-336G (240V) / 4C-336G (220-240V).

17. The power cord of the foot controller can not be replaced. If the power cord is damaged the foot controller

18. The sound pressure level at normal operation is smaller than 75dB(A).

19. Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities.

20. Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available.

21. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the

groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-being.

22. When replacing old appliances with new ones, the retailer is legally obligated to take back your old

appliance for disposal at least for free of charge.

23. The appliance is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction. (For outside Europe)

24. Children being supervised not to play with the appliance. (For outside Europe)

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

19. Foot control and power cord

a34 Note: For safety, it is strongly suggested you turn off the power before threading. a. Spool pin holder

1. Start by raising the needle to its highest

point, and continue turning the handwheel counterclockwise until the needle just slightly begins to descend. Raise the presser foot to release the tension discs. Place the thread and spool pin felt (a) onto the spool pin.

2. Draw thread from spool through the thread

guide to the upper thread guide.

3. Thread tension module by leading thread

down right channel and up left channel. During this process it is helpful to hold the thread between the spool and thread guide.

4. At the top of this movement pass thread

from right to left through the slotted eye of the take-up lever and then downwards again.

5. Now pass thread behind the thin wire

needle clamp guide and then down to the needle which should be threaded from front to back.

6. Pull about 6-8 inches of thread to the rear

Sewing on lace and elastic, darning, mending, reinforcing edges. Set the machine as illustrated. Place patch in position . The stitch length can be shortened to produce very close stitches. When mending tears, it is advisable to use a piece of backing fabric to reinforce. The stitch density can be varied by adjusting the stitch length. First sew over the center and then overlap on both sides. Depending on the type of fabric and damage, sew between 3 and 5 rows.

Set the machine as illustrated above. - Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder. - Attach the darning plate. - Lower presser foot lifter before starting to sew. Preparation for Monogramming and Embroidering - Draw the desired lettering or design on the right side of the fabric. - Stretch the fabric between embroidery hoop as firmly as possible. - Place the fabric under the needle. Make sure the presser foot bar is down in its lowest position. - Turn the balance wheel towards you to bring up the lower thread through the fabric. Sew a few securing stitches at the starting point. - Hold the hoop with thumb and forefingers of both hands while pressing the material with the middle and third fingers and supporting the outside of hoop with smaller finger. - Adjust the stitch width according to the size of lettering or design.

9-11(65-75) 12(80) Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge, silk, muslin, Qiana, interlocks, cotton knits, tricot, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics. Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettleclote, sailcloth, double knits, lightweight woollens. Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth, denims. Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light to medium). Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some leathers and vinyls. Standard sharp needles. Sizes range thin to large. 9 (65) to 18(110) Semi-ball point needle, scarfed. 9(65) to 18(110) Full ball point needle 9(65) to 18(110) Leather needles. 12(80) to 18(110) IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric

NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION

Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk, etc. Qiana. Not recommended for double knits. Natural and synthetic woven fabrics, polyester blends. Knits-polyesters, interlocks, tricot, single and double knits. Can be used instead of 15¡1 for sewing all fabrics. 14(90) 16(100) 18(110) Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon or polyester. Most threads sold are medium size and suitable for these fabrics and needle sizes. Use polyester threads on synthetic materials and cotton on natural woven fabrics for best results. Always use the same thread on top and bottom. Heavy duty thread, carpet thread. (Use heavy foot pressure-large numbers.) NEEDLES EXPLANATION

Sweater knits, Lycra, swimsuit fabric, elastic. Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole than standard large needle.) Hax1 15x1 15x1/705H (SUK) 15x1/705H(SUK) 130 PCL Note: 1. Twin needles, can be purchased for utility and decorative work.

2. When sewing with twin needles, the stitch width dial should be set at less than "3".

3. European needles show sizes 65, 70, 80 etc. American and Japanese needles show size 9, 11, 12 etc.

4. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and / or at first thread breakage or skipped stitches.

5. Use a backing for fine or stretchy fabrics.

Verwijder bovendraad en spoelhuis, draai het handwiel met de hand naar voren en naar achteren en verwijder de resten van het garen. Smeren zoals beschreven in de gebruiksaanwijzing. Probleem Bovendraad breekt Onderdraad breekt Overslaan van steken Naald breekt Losse steken Naden trekken of rimpelen Ongelijkmatige steken, ongelijkmatig transport Machine maakt lawaai Machine loopt vast NL72 Troubleshooting guide Cause 1.The machine is not threaded correctly. 2.The thread tension is too tight. 3.The thread is too thick for the needle. 4.The needle is not inserted correctly. 5.The thread is round wound the spool holder pin. 6.The needle is damaged. 1.The bobbin case is not inserted correctly. 2.The bobbin case is threaded wrongly. 3.The lower thread tension is too tight. 1.The needle is not inserted correctly. 2.The needle is damaged. 3.The wrong size needle has been used. 4.The foot is not attached correctly. 1.The needle is damaged. 2.The needle is not correctly inserted. 3.Wrong needle size for the fabric. 4.The wrong foot is attached. 1.The machine is not correctly threaded. 2.The bobbin case is not correctly threaded. 3.Needle/ fabric/ thread combination is wrong. 4.Thread tension wrong. 1.The needle is too thick for the fabric. 2.The stitch length is wrongly adjusted. 3.The thread tension is too tight. 4.Fabric puckers. 1.Poor quality thread. 2.The bobbin case is wrongly threaded. 3.Fabric has been pulled. 1.The machine must be lubricated. 2.Fluff or oil have collected on the hook or needle bar. 3.Poor quality oil has been used. 4.The needle is damaged. Thread is caught in the hook. Spool pin on the right position. Correction 1.Rethread the machine. 2.Reduce the thread tension (lower number). 3.Select a larger needle. 4.Remove and reinsert the needle (flat side towards the back). 5.Remove the reel and wind thread onto reel. 6.Replace the needle. 1.Remove and reinsert the bobbin case and pull on the thread. The thread should pull easily. 2.Check both bobbin and bobbin case. 3.Loosen lower thread tension as described. 1.Remove and reinsert needle (flat side towards the back). 2.Insert a new needle. 3.Choose a needle to suit the thread and fabric. 4.Check and attach correctly. 1.Insert a new needle. 2.Insert the needle correctly (flat side towards the back). 3.Choose a needle to suit the thread and fabric. 4.Select the correct foot. 1.Check the threading. 2.Thread the bobbin case as illustrated. 3.The needle size must suit the fabric and thread. 4.Correct the thread tension. 1.Select a finer needle. 2.Readjust the stitch length. 3.Loosen the thread tension. 4.Use a backing for fine or stretchy fabrics. 1.Select a better quality thread. 2.Remove bobbin case and retread and insert correctly. 3.Do not pull on the fabric while sewing, let it be taken up by the machine. 1.Lubricate as described. 2.Clean the hook and feed dog as described. 3.Only use good quality sewing machine oil. 4.Replace the needle. Remove the upper thread and bobbin case, turn the handwheel backwards and forwards by hand and remove the thread remands. Lubricate as described. Press spool pin to the left postion. Problem Upper thread breaks Lower thread breaks Skipped stitches Needle breaks Loose stitches Seams gather or pucker Uneven stitches, uneven feed The machine is noisy The machine jams ENDo not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities. Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well- being.