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Old 08-08-2011, 02:44 PM
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Funny, I have the opposite situation. The footpedal on my Pfaff is lightweight & small & the one on my Janome 1600P is a big heavyweight one!
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Old 08-08-2011, 03:20 PM
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Thanks for all the suggestions.
I simply dont understand that such a heavy machine is coming with a toy footpedal.
My Janome Cover has a much heavier pedal (of course it does not fit the Horizon....) and it happens to be the exact same my Babylock Overlock has??

Will see what my dealer answers and I will let you know.
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Old 08-08-2011, 03:43 PM
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I use the push buttons.
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Old 08-08-2011, 04:55 PM
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I've read that many Horizon owners flip them over. There's a very active, helpful yahoo group for the Janome Horizon.
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Old 08-08-2011, 11:48 PM
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Got an answer from my dealer: put velcro on the floor....

I will contact Janome. As most machines these days are manufactured in asia (most probably in the same plant) there must be a working pedal from another brand!?
And maybe if enough customers get to them they might come up with a new one..........like the 1/4" foot :lol:
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Old 08-09-2011, 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by annthreecats
For folks having trouble with slipping foot pedals, I have a neez-ez foot pedal holder that I bought from Nancy's Notions years ago. It works pretty well in holding the foot pedal where I need it and it relieves the stress on your knee.

Here's the link:

http://www.nancysnotions.com/product...z+foot+rest.do
Something else to put on my wish list :D
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Old 08-09-2011, 03:47 AM
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I have the 6600, and love it. I don't use the footpedal though, learn to use the stop and start, you will be so glad you did!!
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I use the non skid rubberized stuff that you use under scatter rugs to keep them from slipping.
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Old 08-09-2011, 04:11 AM
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Originally Posted by thseabreze
I have the 6600, and love it. I don't use the footpedal though, learn to use the stop and start, you will be so glad you did!!
Cant picture that........there is no changing the speed then, isnt it?
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Old 08-09-2011, 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by gaevren
Looks just like the one on my 6600. Nothing wrong with them- just different!
I wear a size 5.5 shoe and don't have any problem. You'll get used to it.
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