Janome Juno 513 sewing machine: description, owner's manual

An increasing number of modern women decide to purchase a sewing machine for use at home. You do not have to go to the tailor to sew up your trousers or patch up a hole. One of the most popular trade marks in this area is "Dzhanome". Sewing machines of this brand are made in Taiwan. Although the manufacturer itself refers to Japan.

The sewing machine Janome Juno allows you to perform such important in everyday life work as sewing up trousers, processing a cut of fabric or sewing a dress. It is distinguished by its simplicity in operation, reliability, and a large number of operations performed.

Model overview

The sewing machine "Janome Juno 513" can be used by both professional seamstresses and inexperienced housewives. It is easy to manage, its functions and settings are intuitive. And to understand all the subtleties of the work will help the attached instruction manual. The existing set of lines will be enough to perform all works at home.

A light weight (only 7 kg) allows you to carry the machine to any convenient place. And it needs very little due to the small dimensions (length 44 cm, width 23 cm, height 35 cm). Sewing threads in the needle threader come in automatic mode, which facilitates the work process. High work efficiency is achieved due to the graphite lubricant mixture. Durable plastic, from which the body of the machine is made, will protect the surface from damages and accidental mechanical scratches (chips, cracks).

The price for Janome Juno 513 is in the range of 7-8 thousand rubles.

Advantages of the model

The Janome Juno 513 machine belongs to the middle class of electromechanical equipment. Due to the extended set of options, it is able to perform a wider range of activities. Along with a good bundle, the machine has the following advantages that distinguish it from the basic models:

• The thread is entered automatically.

• It is possible to adjust the length (width) of the stitch or zigzag.

• The electric pedal accelerates the work process.

• The bobbin is wound in automatic mode.

• There is a removable platform for sleeves.

• You can sew a double seam with a double needle.

• The workplace is additionally highlighted.

• Balancing of seams when working with knitted fabrics.

• The lower conveyor is reinforced.

• The lower conveyor can be switched off.

Hearing about such a number of advantages, it is difficult not to pay attention to the model Janome Juno 513. In addition, it does not have cons. The only thing that can be attributed to the shortcomings is the lack of a protective cover.

Equipment

When purchasing a Janome Juno 513 sewing machine, the delivery kit will include the following parts:

• Foot for working with various types of fabrics (universal).

• Foot for a secret stitch.

• Foot for the sewing of loops (this occurs in semi-automatic mode).

• Foot for sewing a zipper.

• Set of needles.

• Bobbins.

• The steamer.

This is the list of those accessories that the customer will find in the box along with the machine.

Specifications

Refers Janome Juno 513 to electromechanical typewriters. This means that it has an electric drive. But the machine controls mechanically. For this, mechanical controls are used, which are located on the front side of the case for convenience. The sewing speed can be changed by pressing the pedal.

It is powered by an electric drive from an electrical network with a voltage of 220 V and a frequency of 50-60 Hz. The power consumption is 85W. In addition to the motor, electricity is also consumed to illuminate the work area. To do this, there is an incandescent lamp, which takes about 15 watts. Thus, the power consumption of the machine reaches 100 watts.

Lubrication of moving parts is carried out by graphite lubrication. This is the most economical option, which has gained popularity due to its lower cost.

The machine can work at a speed of 450 stpm. The model has a vertical swinging shuttle, which is traditionally used in sewing machines. Unlike the horizontal shuttle, this option is easier to operate and more common for many seamstresses.

Performed operations

"Janom Juno 513" allows you to perform 15 different operations. They can be divided into three groups:

• Working lines (their 7 kinds): straight, hidden left and right, hidden for elastic things, zigzag, zigzag of three stitches, corrugated.

• Elastic (there are also 7 kinds of them): straight 3x, zigzag 3x, overlock, overlock double, stitching-wrap, super-elastic wrapping, honeycomb.

• A loop performed in semi-automatic mode.

This is an expanded feature in comparison with the basic models. Thanks to a large number of options, the functionality of the machine is increased.

When working with the model, it is possible to adjust the length and width of the stitch. Their values can reach 4 and 5 mm respectively. The foot can climb to a height of up to 14 millimeters. But the pressure of the foot on the fabric is not adjustable. Sewing threads are cut manually.

Exploitation

The rules for working with the Janome Juno 513 are described in the operating instructions that come with the delivery kit.

Working with the machine begins with the connection of the pedal and the connection to the network. On the back of the case there is a switch. It must be off. Check it, connect the pedal. A plug from it is inserted into the socket next to the switch. Then the plug is plugged into the mains socket. The switch is set to On mode. The machine is turned on, which can be indicated by the illuminated desktop light. The machine must not be left unattended. Pressing the pedal adjusts the sewing speed.

The machine has 2 rods for thread reels. An additional rod may be required to wind the bobbin to prevent the upper thread from reaching. When working with a double needle, you will also need a second rod to install the second coil.

The choice of the necessary type of stitching is carried out with the help of switches installed on the front part of the case. The switch shows the lines. When you rotate it, the selected line should be next to the setting mark. The stitch length is also selected in this way. On the regulator there are numbers. The larger the digit, the longer the stitch will be. But it should be remembered that the length of the stitch will also depend on the thickness of the sewing thread. The SS mark on the regulator is selected if it is necessary to work with elastic fabrics. In this mode, the stitch length is set automatically. An icon in the form of a small rectangle is selected if you want to make a loop. This is the recommended stitch length for loops.

Considering the machine, you can see that there are numbers on the needle plate. They indicate the distance from the central position of the needle. They will help to make a smooth seam at a selected distance from the edge of the fabric. Numbers can be indicated in meters or inches.

Selection of needles and threads

"Janom Juno 513" is suitable for sewing thin, medium and heavy fabrics. For quality stitching, it is necessary to correctly select sewing threads and needles for each kind of fabric. The correctness of the selection is checked before working with the product on a small piece of this fabric. It is important that the needle and shuttle (bobbin) threads are the same. Reviews about Janome Juno 513 suggest that only in this case the desired sewing quality will be achieved. Recommendations for the ratio of the type of fabric, numbers of needles and threads are given in the table on the photo.

When working with very thin fabrics, it is advisable to use duplicating material (it can be replaced with paper).

Conclusion

The sewing machine "Dzhanome Junet 513" is one of the best options for beginners. It is easy to operate, the settings are indicated in the diagrams, they are easy to understand (you can understand them even at the level of intuition, without the help of the operating instructions). According to users, it sews the machine qualitatively, all these lines perform smooth, no stitches. Copes with various types of fabrics (ranging from silk and knitwear, ending with leather and jeans).