1. Bubuka
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. Parentah Kasalametan penting
Please read all instructions before using this sewing machine to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
- Salawasna cabut colokan mesin jahit tina stop kontak langsung saatos nganggo sareng sateuacan ngabersihkeun, nyabut panutup, atanapi ngadamel panyesuaian jasa pangguna.
- Ulah dianggo salaku cocooan. Perhatosan anu saksama diperyogikeun nalika mesin ieu dianggo ku atanapi caket sareng murangkalih.
- Anggo alat ieu ngan ukur pikeun panggunaan anu dimaksud sakumaha anu dijelaskeun dina manual ieu. Paké ngan kantétan dianjurkeun ku produsén.
- Entong dioperasikeun mesin jahit ieu upami éta ngagaduhan kabel anu rusak atanapi colokan, upami éta henteu tiasa dianggo leres, upami éta murag atanapi rusak, atanapi murag kana cai.
- Ulah leupaskeun atanapi nyelapkeun obyék naon waé kana bukaan naon waé.
- Ulah make di luar.
- Ulah beroperasi dimana produk aerosol (semprot) dipaké atawa dimana oksigén keur dikaluarkeun.
- Pikeun megatkeun sambungan, balikkeun sadaya kadali kana posisi pareum, teras cabut colokan tina stop kontak.
- Jauhkeun ramo tina sadaya bagian anu obah. Perhatosan khusus diperyogikeun di jarum mesin jahit.
- Salawasna nganggo piring jarum ditangtoskeun. Piring anu salah tiasa nyababkeun jarum rusak.
- Ulah make jarum bengkok.
- Ulah narik atawa nyorong lawon bari stitching. Ieu bisa deflect jarum ngabalukarkeun éta megatkeun.
- Maké kacamata kaamanan.
3. Mesin komponén Leuwihview
Familiarize yourself with the main parts of your Janome Artdecor 718a sewing machine.




Bagian konci:
- Dial Pamilih Jahitan: Used to choose from 19 available sewing operations.
- Pangaluyuan Panjang Jahitan: 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.
- Roda leungeun: Sacara manual naékkeun sareng nurunkeun jarum.
- Saklar kakuatan: Ngahurungkeun / mareuman mesin.
- Sambungan pedal suku: Palabuhan pikeun nyambungkeun kontroler suku.
- Jarum: The primary tool for stitching.
- Presser Foot: Nahan lawon pageuh ngalawan anjing pakan.
- Pakan Anjing: Ngagerakkeun lawon ka handapeun jarum.
- Bobbin Winder: For winding thread onto bobbins.
- Built-in Threader: Assists in threading the needle eye.
- Built-in Thread Cutter: For conveniently cutting threads.
- Reverse Lever: Pikeun ngaput tibalik pikeun ngamankeun jahitan.
- 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.
- Kompartemen gudang: For accessories, with a dedicated space for feet on the top panel.
4. Setup Awal
4.1 Ngabongkar sareng Nempatkeun
- Taliti piceun mesin tina bungkusan na.
- 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 Ngagulung Bobbin
- Pasang spool benang dina pin spool.
- Guide the thread through the thread guide.
- Wrap the thread around the bobbin winder tension disc.
- Teundeun bobbin kosong kana spindle winder bobbin.
- Hurungkeun benang sababaraha kali sacara manual sabudeureun bobbin nu.
- Nyorong spindle winder bobbin ka katuhu.
- Pencét suku controller pikeun ngamimitian pungkal. Eureun nalika bobbin pinuh.
- Potong benang sareng nyorong spindle tukang kumparan ka kénca.
4.3 Nyelapkeun Bobbin
- Buka pelat panutup bobbin.
- Selapkeun bobbin tatu kana wadah bobbin, mastikeun benang unwinds dina arah nu bener (biasana counter-jarum jam).
- Guide the thread through the tension spring and into the thread slot.
- Tutup piring panutup bobbin.
4.4 Threading Utas Utas
- Angkat jarum ka posisi pangluhurna ngagunakeun roda leungeun.
- Angkat tuas suku presser.
- Pasang spool benang dina pin spool.
- Guide the thread through the upper thread guides.
- Pass the thread through the tension discs.
- 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.
- Tarik kira-kira 6 inci benang ngaliwatan panon jarum.
4.5 Bringing Up the Bobbin Thread
- Tahan thread luhur enteng ku leungeun kénca anjeun.
- 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.
- Tarik dua benang (luhur jeung bobin) di handapeun suku presser jeung ka arah tukang mesin.
5. Parentah Operasi
5.1 Pilihan sareng Pangaluyuan Jahitan
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.
- Jahitan Panjang: Adjust from 0 to 4mm using the dedicated dial.
- Zigzag Width: Adjust from 0 to 6.5mm using the dedicated dial.
- Upper Thread Tension: Use the tension dial to fine-tune thread tension.
- Stitching Balance Regulator: For adjusting the balance of certain stitches.
- Kecepatan Controller: 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
- Simpen lawon di handapeun suku presser, sejajarkeun ujungna ku pituduh kelim dina pelat jarum.
- Turunkeun tuas suku presser.
- Puterkeun setir leungeun ka arah anjeun pikeun nurunkeun jarum kana lawon dina titik awal.
- 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.
- Saatos réngsé, angkat jarum ka posisi pangluhurna, angkat suku presser, teras tarik lawon tina mesin.
- 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
- Jahitan hiasan
- 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. Pangropéa sarta perawatan
Pangropéa rutin mastikeun mesin jahit anjeun tiasa dianggo kalayan lancar sareng manjangkeun umurna.
6.1 beberesih
- Salawasna cabut colokan mesin saméméh beberesih.
- 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.
- Ngusap bagian luar mesin ku kaén anu lembut sareng garing. Ulah make bahan kimia kasar atawa cleaners abrasive.
6.2 Ngagantian jarum
- Pareuman mesin sareng cabut.
- Ngaleupaskeun jarum clamp sekrup.
- Cabut jarum heubeul.
- Selapkeun jarum anyar kalayan sisi datar nyanghareup ka tukang mesin, nyorong eta nepi sajauh eta bakal balik.
- Kencangkeun jarum clamp screw aman.
- Always use the correct needle type and size for your fabric.
6.3 Lubrication
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. Cara ngungkulan
Ieu sababaraha masalah umum sareng solusi poténsialna:
| Masalah | Mungkin Cukang lantaranana | Solusi |
|---|---|---|
| Jahitan dilewatan | Jarum lepat, jarum bengkok, benang teu leres, ukuran jarum lepat pikeun lawon. | Ganti jarum ku jinis/ukuran anu leres, pasang deui benang dina mesin kalayan leres, pastikeun jarum parantos dipasang kalayan lengkep. |
| Thread megatkeun | Incorrect tension, poor quality thread, bent needle, improper threading, burrs on needle plate. | Saluyukeun tegangan, make benang kualitas alus, ngaganti jarum, ulang thread, pariksa burrs. |
| Macét lawon | 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. |
| Jahitan henteu rata | Incorrect tension, wrong needle, inconsistent fabric feeding. | Check and adjust upper and bobbin tension, ensure correct needle, allow feed dogs to move fabric naturally. |
| Mesin Teu Dimimitian | 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. Spésifikasi
| Fitur | Rincian |
|---|---|
| Nomer modél | Artdecor 718a |
| Ngaran Brand | JANOME |
| Tipe | Mesin Jahit Rumah Tangga |
| kaayaan | Anyar |
| Number of Sewing Operations | 19 |
| Stitch Panjang adjustment | 0 nepi ka 4 mm |
| Zigzag Width Adjustment | 0 nepi ka 6.5 mm |
| Formasi Jahitan | Lock Stitch |
| Mékanisme Pakan | Leupaskeun Feed |
| Konfigurasi mékanis | Off-the-Arm |
| Kagancangan Jahit Maks. | 600g/min (Note: This value may indicate a unit conversion or specific measurement, typically sewing speed is measured in stitches per minute.) |
| Daya (W) | 55 Wt |
| Beurat | 7.9 kg |
| Asalna | Daratan Cina |
| Ukuran Paket (L x W x H) | 49 cm x 25 cm x 37 cm |
| Beurat pakét | 10.8 kg |
| Garansi | 2 taun |
9. Tips pamaké
- 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.
- Pilihan Jarum: 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.
- Panyimpenan aksésori: Utilize the removable storage compartment for accessories and the dedicated space for feet on the top panel for organized storage.
10. Émbaran jaminan
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. Rojongan Palanggan
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.





