1. Fampidirana
Welcome to the Janome Artdecor 718a sewing machine. This manual provides essential information for safe operation, setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance and longevity of your machine. The Janome Artdecor 718a features an attractive patchwork design, an optimal set of sewing operations, a built-in threader, and a 3-step fabric foot pressure regulator, making it suitable for a wide range of sewing projects.
2. Torolàlana manan-danja momba ny fiarovana
Please read all instructions before using this sewing machine to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
- Esory avy hatrany amin'ny faladiany ny milina fanjairana avy hatrany rehefa avy ampiasaina sy alohan'ny hanadiovana, hanesorana ny sarony, na hanaovana fanitsiana araka ny filàn'ny mpampiasa.
- Aza avela atao kilalao. Ilaina ny fiheverana akaiky rehefa ampiasaina na eo akaikin'ny ankizy io milina io.
- Ampiasao ity fitaovana ity araka ny fampiasana azy araka ny voalaza ato amin'ity boky torolalana ity ihany. Ampiasao ihany ireo fitaovana fanampiny natolotry ny mpanamboatra.
- Aza miasa mihitsy io milina fanjairana io raha toa ka manana tadiny na plug-n'ny simba izy io, raha tsy mandeha tsara ilay izy, raha nalatsaka na simba, na nilatsaka anaty rano.
- Aza mandatsaka na mampiditra zavatra amin'ny varavarana rehetra.
- Aza mampiasa any ivelany.
- Aza miasa any amin'ny toerana ampiasaina ny vokatra aerosol (tsipy) na amin'ny toerana misy oksizenina.
- Raha hanapaka ny fifandraisana dia atodiho any amin'ny toerana maty ny fanaraha-maso rehetra, ary esory amin'ny fivoahana ny plug.
- Ataovy lavitra ny rantsantanana amin'ny faritra mihetsika rehetra. Mila fitandremana manokana ny manodidina ny fanjaitra milina fanjairana.
- Ampiasao foana ny takelaka fanjaitra mety. Ny takelaka diso dia mety ho tapaka ny fanjaitra.
- Aza mampiasa fanjaitra miforitra.
- Aza misintona na manosika lamba mandritra ny fanjairana. Mety hampivily ny fanjaitra izany ka hahatonga azy ho tapaka.
- Manaova solomaso fiarovana.
3. Ireo singa ao amin'ny milinaview
Familiarize yourself with the main parts of your Janome Artdecor 718a sewing machine.
Key Parts:
- Dial mpifantina zaitra: Used to choose from 19 available sewing operations.
- Fanitsiana ny halavan'ny zaitra: Controls the length of your stitches (0 to 4mm).
- Zigzag Width Adjustment: Controls the width of zigzag stitches (0 to 6.5mm).
- Upper Thread Tension Adjuster: Regulates the tension of the upper thread.
- Kodiarana tanana: Atsangano sy ampidino amin'ny tanana ny fanjaitra.
- Hery Switch: Mampandeha/mamono ny milina.
- Fifandraisana amin'ny pedal tongotra: Port for connecting the foot controller.
- fanjaitra: The primary tool for stitching.
- Tongotra mpanindry: Mihazona mafy ny lamba amin'ny alika mpamahana sakafo.
- Mamahana Alika: Moves the fabric under the needle.
- Mpanamboatra Bobbine: Ho an'ny famonosana kofehy amin'ny bobbins.
- Built-in Threader: Assists in threading the needle eye.
- Built-in Thread Cutter: For conveniently cutting threads.
- Lefa mivadika: Ho an'ny fanjairana mivadika mba hampiraikitra ny zaitra.
- Loose Sleeve: Removable part for sewing cylindrical items like cuffs and sleeves.
- Scoreboard with tips: Located on the front of the machine, providing recommended stitch parameters.
- Efitra fitahirizana: For accessories, with a dedicated space for feet on the top panel.
4. Fametrahana voalohany
4.1 Famoahana sy fametrahana
- Esory tsara ao anaty fonosany ny milina.
- Place the machine on a stable, flat surface. Ensure there is adequate space for your work.
- Connect the foot controller plug to the machine's jack and the power plug to an electrical outlet.
4.2 Famonosana ny Bobbine
- Asio kofehy vita amin'ny kofehy eo amin'ny tsipìka.
- Guide the thread through the thread guide.
- Wrap the thread around the bobbin winder tension disc.
- Apetraho eo amin'ny spindle mpamoaka bobbin ny bobine foana.
- Ahodino amin'ny tanana imbetsaka manodidina ny bobine ny kofehy.
- Atseho miankavanana ny spindle winder bobbin.
- Tsindrio ny "foot controller" mba hanombohana ny famolahana. Atsaharo rehefa feno ny bobine.
- Hetezo ny kofehy ary atosiho miverina miankavia ny kofehy famonosana bobbin.
4.3 Fampidirana ny Bobbine
- Sokafy ny takelaka fonony bobine.
- Ampidiro ao anaty fonony ny bobine ahodinkodina, ary ataovy izay hivaha amin'ny lalana marina ny kofehy (matetika mifanohitra amin'ny fihodin'ny famantaranandro).
- Guide the thread through the tension spring and into the thread slot.
- Akatona ny takela-pandrika bobbin.
4.4 Fametrahana ny kofehy ambony
- Atsangano amin'ny toerana avo indrindra ny fanjaitra amin'ny fampiasana ny kodiarana tanana.
- Atsangano ny fantsom-bokon'ny presser.
- Asio kofehy vita amin'ny kofehy eo amin'ny tsipìka.
- Tariho mamaky ireo mpitari-kofehy ambony ny kofehy.
- Ampidiro ao anatin'ireo kapila mihenjana ny kofehy.
- Guide the thread through the take-up lever.
- Continue guiding the thread down to the needle bar.
- Use the built-in threader to thread the needle eye, or thread it manually from front to back.
- Tariho eo amin'ny vodiny fanjaitra ny kofehy tokony ho 6 santimetatra eo ho eo.
4.5 Fampiakarana ny kofehy Bobbin
- Tazony moramora amin'ny tananao havia ny kofehy ambony.
- Turn the handwheel towards you to lower the needle into the needle plate and then raise it again.
- The upper thread will catch the bobbin thread, forming a loop. Pull the loop to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate opening.
- Tariho eo ambanin'ny tongotra mpanonta ny kofehy roa (ambony sy bobine) ary tariho mankany amin'ny faran'ny milina.
5. Torolàlana miasa
5.1 Stitch Selection and Adjustments
Your Janome Artdecor 718a offers 19 sewing operations. To select a stitch, turn the stitch selector dial. The scoreboard on the front of the machine provides tips for recommended stitch length, stitch width, and top thread tension for each operation.
- Halavan'ny zaitra: Adjust from 0 to 4mm using the dedicated dial.
- Zigzag Width: Adjust from 0 to 6.5mm using the dedicated dial.
- Fihenjanan'ny kofehy ambony: Use the tension dial to fine-tune thread tension.
- Stitching Balance Regulator: For adjusting the balance of certain stitches.
- Fanaraha-maso ny hafainganam-pandeha: The foot pedal allows for variable speed control.
- Cloth Foot Pressure Regulator: Adjusts the pressure of the presser foot on the fabric, useful for different fabric thicknesses.
5.2 Basic Sewing Steps
- Apetraho eo ambanin'ny tongotra fanindriana ny lamba, ampifanaraho amin'ny mpitari-dalana zaitra eo amin'ny takelaka fanjaitra ny sisiny.
- Ampidino ny fanerena tongotra.
- Avadiho mankany aminao ny kodiarana mba hampidina ny fanjaitra ao anatin'ny lamba eo amin'ny toerana fanombohana.
- Press the foot controller gently to begin sewing.
- To secure the beginning and end of a seam, use the reverse lever to sew a few stitches backward.
- Rehefa vita dia atsangano amin'ny toerana avo indrindra ny fanjaitra, atsangano ny tongotry ny mpanonta, ary esory amin'ny milina ny lamba.
- Use the built-in thread cutter to trim the threads.
5.3 Available Sewing Operations
- Working lines (straight stitch)
- Overlock stitching
- Secret stitches (blind hem)
- Knitted stitching
- Zaitra haingon-trano
- Automatic buttonhole (one-step)
5.4 Using the Free Arm (Loose Sleeve)
To sew cylindrical items like cuffs, sleeves, or pant hems, remove the accessory storage compartment to expose the free arm. This allows the fabric to fit around the narrow arm for easier sewing.
5.5 Lower Transporter Shutdown Mechanism
This feature allows you to drop the feed dogs, which is useful for free-motion quilting, darning, or embroidery. Consult your machine's specific instructions for engaging and disengaging this mechanism.
6. Fikojakojana sy fikarakarana
Ny fikojakojana tsy tapaka dia miantoka ny fiasan'ny milina fanjairanao tsara sy ny fanalavana ny androm-piainany.
6.1 Fanadiovana
- Esory foana ny masinina alohan'ny hanadiovana.
- Remove the needle, presser foot, and needle plate.
- Use the provided dust brush to remove lint and dust from the bobbin area, feed dogs, and other accessible parts.
- Fafao amin'ny lamba malefaka sy maina ny ivelany amin'ny milina. Aza mampiasa akora simika mahery vaika na mpanadio mikikisana.
6.2 Fanoloana fanjaitra
- Vonoy ny milina ary esory izany.
- Vahao ny clamp visy
- Esory ilay fanjaitra taloha.
- Ampidiro fanjaitra vaovao miaraka amin'ny lafiny fisaka miatrika ny ao andamosin'ny milina, ary atosika miakatra araka izay azony atao.
- Henjana ny fanjaitra clamp visy azo antoka.
- Always use the correct needle type and size for your fabric.
6.3 Fanosotra
Your Janome Artdecor 718a is designed for minimal lubrication. Refer to the full manual for specific oiling points if required, or consult a qualified service technician.
7. Famahana olana
Ireto misy olana mahazatra sy mety ho vahaolana:
| OLANA | Antony mety hitranga | vahaolana |
|---|---|---|
| Nandalo zaitra | Fanjaitra diso, fanjaitra miolikolika, kofehy tsy mety amin'ny fampidirana, haben'ny fanjaitra diso ho an'ny lamba. | Replace needle with correct type/size, re-thread machine correctly, ensure needle is inserted fully. |
| Manapaka kofehy | Incorrect tension, poor quality thread, bent needle, improper threading, burrs on needle plate. | Adjust tension, use good quality thread, replace needle, re-thread, check for burrs. |
| Fifandonan'ny lamba | Incorrect presser foot pressure, pulling/pushing fabric, tangled threads under fabric. | Adjust presser foot pressure, guide fabric gently, clear tangled threads, ensure proper bobbin insertion. |
| Zaitra tsy mitovy | Incorrect tension, wrong needle, inconsistent fabric feeding. | Check and adjust upper and bobbin tension, ensure correct needle, allow feed dogs to move fabric naturally. |
| Tsy manomboka ny milina | Not plugged in, power switch off, foot controller not connected, bobbin winder engaged. | Check power connections, ensure switch is on, connect foot controller, disengage bobbin winder. |
8. Famaritana
| endri-javatra | antsipirihany |
|---|---|
| Laharana modely | Artdecor 718a |
| Anarana marika | JANOME |
| Type | milina fanjairana tokantrano |
| toe-javatra | Vaovao |
| Number of Sewing Operations | 19 |
| Fanitsiana ny halavan'ny zaitra | 0 hatramin'ny 4 mm |
| Zigzag Width Adjustment | 0 hatramin'ny 6.5 mm |
| Famoronana stitch | Stitch hidin-trano |
| Mekanisma famahanana | Atsaharo ny sakafo |
| Configuration mekanika | Off-the-Arm |
| Hafainganam-pandeha ambony indrindra amin'ny fanjairana | 600g/min (Note: This value may indicate a unit conversion or specific measurement, typically sewing speed is measured in stitches per minute.) |
| Hery (W) | 55 Wt |
| lanja | 7.9 kg |
| LASA | Shina Tanibe |
| Ny haben'ny fonosana (L x W x H) | 49 sm x 25 sm x 37 sm |
| Lanja fonosana | 10.8 kg |
| Garantie | 2 taona |
9. Torohevitra ho an'ny mpampiasa
- Sewing Machine Mat: Using a rubberized mat can significantly reduce machine vibration, static stress, and noise during operation. It is also recommended for overlock work.
- Fifantenana fanjaitra: Always choose the appropriate needle for your fabric type.
- Universal Organ Needles: Ideal for silk (including artificial), batiste, chiffon, organza, linen, poplin, and similar fabrics.
- Jersey Needles: Best for thin knitwear, crochet products, and single (one-sided) jersey fabrics due to their medium-rounded tip.
- Jeans Needles: Designed for heavy-duty materials like denim, sails, and artificial leather.
- Fitehirizana fitaovana: Utilize the removable storage compartment for accessories and the dedicated space for feet on the top panel for organized storage.
10. Fampahalalana momba ny fiantohana
The Janome Artdecor 718a sewing machine comes with a 2-year warranty from the date of purchase. This warranty covers manufacturing defects and malfunctions under normal use. Please retain your proof of purchase for warranty claims. For specific terms and conditions, refer to the warranty card included with your product or contact the seller.
11. Fanohanana ny mpanjifa
If you encounter any issues not covered in this manual or require further assistance, please contact your retailer or the manufacturer's customer service. Have your model number (Artdecor 718a) and purchase information ready when contacting support.