Janome 9500 User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
KNOW YOUR MACHINE ................................................. 2
Name of Parts ................................................................... 2
Standard Accessories and Storage .................................. 3
Extension Table................................................................. 5
GETTING READY TO SEW ............................................. 6
Connecting the Power Supply .......................................... 6
Function Buttons............................................................... 7
Controlling Sewing Speed ................................................ 8
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ........................... 9
Removing and Attaching the Presser Foot....................... 9
Various Presser Feet and Their Uses............................... 11
Winding the Bobbin........................................................... 12
Threading for bobbin winding ...........................................13
Inserting the Bobbin..........................................................14
Threading the Machine ..................................................... 15
Built-in Needle Threader................................................... 16
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread ........................................17
Changing Needles ............................................................18
Balancing Thread Tension ................................................19
Adjusting the Foot Pressure .............................................20
Dropping the Feed Dog .................................................... 20
Mode Selection ................................................................. 21
SETTING MODE............................................................... 22
Language Selection .......................................................... 25
ORDINARY SEWING ....................................................... 26
Pattern Selection .............................................................. 26
Utility Stitches ...................................................................27
Straight stitch .............................................................. 27
Adjusting the needle drop position and stitch length.. 29
Variety of straight stitches ...........................................31
Zigzag stitch................................................................ 32
Changing stitch width ................................................. 33
Changing stitch length ................................................ 33
Overcasting with zigzag stitch .................................... 34
Variety of overcasting stitches.................................... 35
Blind hem stitch .......................................................... 36
Zipper sewing ............................................................. 38
Quilting........................................................................ 41
Variety of buttonholes and their uses ......................... 42
Sensor buttonhole....................................................... 43
Corded buttonhole ...................................................... 46
Changing buttonhole width ......................................... 47
Changing buttonhole stitch density ............................ 47
Automatic buttonhole.................................................. 48
Button sewing .............................................................50
Darning .......................................................................51
Tacking........................................................................ 53
Eyelet .......................................................................... 54
Basting ........................................................................ 55
Satin Stitches.................................................................... 56
Single pattern with locking stitch ................................58
Programming a pattern combination ..........................58
Elongation sewing....................................................... 59
Programming a pattern combination with a mirror image ... 60
Decorative Stitches..................................................... 61
Shell Tuck Stitch .......................................................... 61
Applique sewing........................................................... 62
Programming French knot ........................................... 63
Sewing the pattern combination from the beginning ... 64
Individual pattern adjustment....................................... 65
Editing Programmed Patterns .......................................... 66
Program check............................................................. 67
Twin Needle Sewing ......................................................... 68
Monogramming ................................................................. 70
Programming a monogram..........................................71
Saving and Opening a File ...............................................72
Saving a file .................................................................72
Assigning a file name...................................................73
Correcting Distorted Stretch Patterns............................... 74
EMBROIDERY MODE...................................................... 75
Embroidery Hoops ............................................................ 75
Stabilizers ......................................................................... 76
Adjusting the Thread Tension ...........................................76
Pressure Dial .................................................................... 76
Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop ....................... 77
Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine............... 78
Mode Selection ................................................................. 79
Built-in Designs................................................................. 80
Starting to Sew Embroidery......................................... 82
Monogram Embroidery .....................................................83
Monogram in gothic style............................................. 85
2- Letters monogram ................................................... 87
Correcting a monogram............................................... 88
PC Card Designs .............................................................. 89
Card Reader 100000 ........................................................90
Editing Mode ..................................................................... 91
Selecting the pattern to edit.........................................92
Moving a pattern .......................................................... 93
Selecting the hoop ....................................................... 93
Resizing a pattern........................................................ 94
Flipping a pattern ......................................................... 94
Deleting a pattern ........................................................ 94
Magnifying a pattern image .........................................94
Saving a File ..................................................................... 95
Assigning a file name...................................................96
Combining a built-in design and monogram................ 97
Opening a Saved File .......................................................99
On-screen Help............................................................... 100
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ......................................... 101
Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog......................... 101
Replacing the Light Bulb................................................. 102
Troubleshooting ..............................................................103
STITCH CHART.............................................................. 105
DESIGN CHART............................................................. 106
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KNOW YOUR MACHINE
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Name of Parts
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1. Top Cover
2. Spool Pin
3. Spool Holder (Large)
4. Foot Storage Compartment
5. Bobbin Thread Cutter
6. Bobbin Winder Spindle
7. Bobbin Winder Stopper
8. Visual Touch Screen
9. Speed Control Lever
10. Up/Down Needle Button
11. Auto-Lock Button
12. Reverse Button
13. Start/Stop Button
14. Extension Table (Accessory Box)
15. Hook Cover Plate Release Button
16. Hook Cover Plate
17. Needle Plate
18. Built-in Needle Threader
19. Thread Cutter & Thread Holder
20. Face Plate
21. Thread Take-up Lever
22. Pressure Dial
23. Thread Tension Dial
24. Flip-Top Quick Reference Chart
25. Zigzag Foot A
26. Thumb Screw
27. Foot Holder
28. Needle
29. Needle Clamp Screw
30. Carrying Handle
31. Presser Foot Lifter
32. Buttonhole Lever
33. Free Arm
34. Drop Feed Lever
35. Carriage (for Embroidery)
36. Power Switch
37. Machine Sockets
38. Connector Cover
39. RS-232C Connector
40. Card Eject Button
41. PC Design Card (Optional item)
42. PC Card Slot
43. Handwheel
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Standard Accessories and Storage
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1. Embroidery Hoop (A) (with Template)
2. Embroidery Hoop (B) (with Template)
3. Foot Control
4. Instruction Book
5. Template Sheets (for Built-in Designs)
6. Power Supply Cord
7. Hard Cover (Carrying Case)
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8. Zipper Foot E
9. Satin Stitch Foot F
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E
10. Embroidery Foot P
11. Zigzag Foot A (comes attached to the machine)
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P
12. Blind Hem Foot G
13. Overedge Foot C
14. Foot Holder (comes attached to the machine)
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1. Automatic Buttonhole Foot R
2. Overcasting Foot M
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3. Button Sewing Foot T
4. Basting/Darning Foot P-2
5. Screwdriver
6. Screwdriver
7. Scissors
8. Set of Needles
9. Spool Pin Felt
10. Lint Brush
11. Additional Spool Pin
12. Seam Ripper
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13. Spool Holder (Large)
14. Spool Holder (Small)
15. Bobbins
16. Spool Stand
17. Quilting Bar
Detachable extension table for accessory storage
Sewing accessories are stored in the Extension Table.
To open, lift the cover toward you as illustrated.
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Extension Table
1
For free arm sewing
To remove, lift out the Extension Table toward you as
illustrated.
1 Extension Table
Free Arm sewing is suitable for:
- stitching sleeves, waistbands, pants legs or any
circular garment area.
- darning socks or mending knees, elbows or
children’s wear.
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For flat-bed sewing
Position the Tabs on the Base Tab Holes and push
down gently.
2Tabs
3 Base Tab Holes
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GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply
The Memory Craft 9500 is equipped with an auto
voltage system, which automatically adjusts the
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equipment to any local power supply voltage between
100 and 240V, 50/60 Hz.
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First, turn off the Power Switch. Then insert the Foot
Control Plug and Machine Plug into the Machine
Socket. Next, insert the Power Supply Plug into the
Wall Outlet and turn on the Power Switch.
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1 Power Switch
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4
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3
2
2 Machine Plug
3 Machine Socket
4 Power Supply Plug
5 Wall Outlet
6 Foot Control Plug
NOTES:
Make sure to use the Power Supply Cord that came with
the machine.
If you turn off the power switch, wait for 5 seconds
before turning it on again.
The Foot Control cannot be used in the Embroidery
Mode.
For Y our Safety:
While in operation, always keep your eyes on the
sewing area, and do not touch any moving parts such
as the thread take-up lever, handwheel or needle.
Always turn off the Power Switch and unplug the
machine from the power supply:
- when leaving the machine unattended.
- when attaching or removing parts.
- when cleaning the machine.
Do not place anything on the Foot Control.
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Operating Instructions:
The symbol “O” of a switch indicates the “off” position
of a switch.”
For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade wider
than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one
way. If it does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in
any way.”
Function Buttons
1 Start/Stop Button
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Press this button to start or stop the machine. This
button can be used either in the Ordinary Sewing
Mode or Embroidery Mode. In the Ordinary Sewing
Mode, the machine starts running slowly for the first
few stitches, it then runs at the speed set by the
Speed Control Lever.
NOTE:
The Start/Stop Button cannot be used when the foot
control is connected to the machine.
2 Reverse Button
When stitch pattern 1, 2, 6 or 7 has been
selected, the machine will sew in reverse while the
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3
2
1
Reverse Button is being pressed.
If you press the Reverse Button when sewing all other
stitches, the machine will immediately sew locking
stitches and automatically stop.
3 Auto-Lock Button
When stitch pattern 1, 2, 6 or 7 has been
selected, the machine will immediately sew locking
stitches and automatically stop when the Auto-Lock
Button is pressed.
When sewing all other stitches, the machine will sew
locking stitches at the end of the current pattern and
automatically stop.
4 Up/Down Needle Button
Press this button to bring the needle bar up or down.
01 02 06 07
01 02 06 07
5 Speed Control Lever
See page 8.
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Controlling Sewing Speed
Speed Control Lever
You can limit the maximum sewing speed with the
Speed Control Lever according to your sewing needs.
To increase the sewing speed, slide the lever to the
right.
To decrease the sewing speed, slide the lever to the
left.
Foot Control
Pressing on the Foot Control can vary sewing speed.
The harder you press the Foot Control, the faster the
machine runs.
NOTE:
The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the
Speed Control Lever when the foot control is fully
depressed.
Operating Instructions:
Foot controller Model 21371 is for use with sewing
machine model MC9500.
NOTE:
The Memory Craft 9500 is equipped with an automatic
shutdown safety feature to prevent overheating
whenever the machine is running overloaded. Follow
the safety instructions that appear on the Visual Touch
Screen.
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Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot
The Presser Foot Lifter raises and lowers the Presser
Foot.
You can raise the Presser Foot about 6 mm (1/4")
higher than the normal up position by exerting more
pressure when lifting the Presser Foot Lifter. This
allows for easy removal of the Presser Foot and helps
you to place thick fabrics under it.
1 Presser Foot Lifter
2 Presser Foot
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2
Removing and Attaching the Presser Foot
Removing the presser foot
2
Press the Up/Down Needle Button to raise the needle
to its highest position and raise the Presser Foot Lifter.
Press the Red Button on the back of the foot holder.
The Presser Foot will drop off.
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1
Attaching the presser foot
Place the selected Presser Foot so that the pin on the
foot lies just under the Groove of the Foot Holder.
Lower the Presser Bar to lock the foot in place.
1 Red Button
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5
2 Foot Holder
3 Presser Foot
4 Groove of Foot Holder
5 Pin on Foot
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Button Sewing Foot T
To Attach:
Insert the Rear Pin on the foot into the Groove of the
Foot Holder.
2
Gently lower the presser bar, holding the foot with your
fingers.
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1 Rear Pin
2 Groove of the Foot Holder
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3
4
Darning Foot P-2
To Attach:
Loosen the thumb screw and remove the Foot Holder.
Attach the Darning Foot P-2 to the presser bar putting
the Pin on the Needle Clamp Screw.
Tighten the thumb screw firmly with the screwdriver.
3 Darning Foot P-2
4 Pin
5 Needle Clamp Screw
Embroidery Foot P
To Attach:
Loosen the thumb screw and remove the Foot Holder
to the rear.
Attach Embroidery Foot P to the presser bar from
behind.
Tighten the thumb screw securely with the screwdriver.
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6 Embroidery Foot P
Various Presser Feet and Their Uses
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2
3
4
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1Zigzag Foot A:
This is the most versatile foot. It can be used for
various stitches including straight stitches and zigzag
stitches. It is designed to achieve firm and neat seam
results.
2 Overedge Foot C:
This foot is exclusively for overedging. The brush on
the foot effectively prevents skipped stitches on the
raw edge of fabrics.
3 Zipper Foot E:
This foot is for sewing zippers. The zipper teeth are
guided through the grooves on the bottom of the foot.
4 Satin Stitch Foot F:
This clear plastic foot is ideal for satin stitches and
decorative stitches. The center groove on the bottom
of the foot ensures smooth feeding of dense stitches.
5 Blind Hem Foot G:
This foot is specially designed for blind hemming. The
guide on the foot helps feed the fabric and sew a
straight and nearly invisible blind-hem.
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6 Overcasting Foot M:
This foot is specially designed to simulate professional
style overlocking. The wires on the foot effectively
prevent the fabric edge from puckering or rolling.
7 Button Sewing Foot T:
This foot is exclusively used for attaching a button. It
holds a button securely in place and allows fine
adjustment of the button position.
8 Embroidery Foot P:
This foot is a special foot for Professional-Style
Embroidery.
9 Basting/Darning Foot P-2:
This is a special foot for basting. It holds fabrics while
taking a stitch, synchronizing with the needle bar
movement. This foot can also be used for freehand
embroidery or quilting.
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10 Automatic Buttonhole Foot R:
This foot is for sensor buttonholes and for darning.
Place a button in the button holder in the rear of the
foot. This automatically sets the buttonhole size.
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Winding the Bobbin
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Removing the bobbin
1 Slide the Hook Cover Plate Release Button to the
right, and remove the Hook Cover Plate.
1 Hook Cover Plate Release Button
2 Hook Cover Plate
2
2 Lift out the Bobbin from the Bobbin Holder.
2
3 Bobbin
3
Setting the Spool of Thread
Lift up the Spool Pin. Place the spool of thread on the
Spool Pin with the thread coming off the spool as
shown. Attach the Large Spool Holder, and press it
firmly against the spool of thread.
NOTE:
Use the Small Spool Holder to hold narrow or small
spools of thread.
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Additional Spool Pin
Use the Additional Spool Pin when you need to wind
the bobbin without unthreading the machine while
working on a sewing project.
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Insert the Additional Spool Pin into the Spool Stand
and then into the Hole beside the horizontal spool pin.
Place the Felt on the spool pin and place a spool of
thread on it as shown.
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6
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4 Additional Spool Pin
5 Felt
6 Hole
7 Spool Stand
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Threading for bobbin winding
1 Hold the upper thread with both hands and place it
down into the Slit.
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1
2 Guide the thread around the Thread Guide following
the dashed line as shown in the diagram.
3 Thread through the hole in the Bobbin from the
inside to the outside. Put the Bobbin on the Bobbin
Winder Spindle.
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4 Push it to the right.
5 Hold the free end of the thread in your hand and
depress the foot control.
Stop the machine after the bobbin has made
several turns, and cut the thread close to the hole
in the bobbin.
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6 Depress the Foot Control again. When the Bobbin
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2
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is fully wound, it will stop automatically.
Release the Foot Control and return the Bobbin
Winder Spindle to its original position by moving it
to the left, and cut the thread with the Bobbin
Thread Cutter as shown.
1 Bobbin Winder Stopper
2 Bobbin Thread Cutter
NOTES:
The machine will not sew until the spindle has been
returned to the left.
You can use either the Foot Control or the Start/Stop
Button to wind the Bobbin.
For safety purposes, the machine will stop
automatically 1.5 minutes after starting bobbin
winding.
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Inserting the Bobbin
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1 Place the Bobbin in the Bobbin Holder with the
Thread running off counterclockwise.
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1 Thread
2 Bobbin Holder
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2 Guide the thread into the Front Notch (A) on the
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front of the Bobbin Holder.
(A)
3 Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between
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(B)
the tension spring blades.
4 Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread
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slips into the Side Notch (B).
(B)
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5 Pull out about 10 cm (4") of thread to the rear.
NOTE:
A Threading Chart is shown on the Hook Cover Plate
for your reference.
Reattach the Hook Cover Plate.
3 Threading Chart
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Threading the Machine
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4
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5
6
1
Raise the Presser Foot Lifter. Press the Up/Down
Needle Button twice to raise the needle to its highest
position.
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7
4
1 Hold the upper thread with both hands as shown
and place it down into the Slit.
2 Draw the thread around the Thread Guide following
the dashed line as shown in the diagram.
3 Then draw the thread down around the Check
Spring Holder.
4 Firmly draw the thread up to the Take-up Lever and
down into its eye from the right to the left.
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5 Then down through the Lower Thread Guide.
6 Slide the thread behind the Needle Bar Thread
Guide on the left.
7 Thread the needle from front to back by hand or use
the Built-in Needle Threader.
Built-in Needle Threader
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3
2
1 Raise the needle to its highest position by pressing
the Up/Down Needle Button twice.
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4
2
5
3
2Turn the power switch off.
3 Lower the presser foot.
4 Depress the Needle Threader Knob as far as it will
go. The hook comes out through the needle eye
from behind.
1 Up/Down Needle Button
2 Needle Threader Knob
3 Hook
5 Draw the thread down around the Threader Guide
and under the hook.
4 Threader Guide
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6
7
3
6 Release the threader knob slowly while holding the
thread end with your hand. A loop of the thread is
pulled up through the needle eye.
7 Remove the loop from the threader and pull out the
thread end from the needle eye.
NOTES:
The automatic threader works well with the threads
#50-100 and needles #11-16, the blue tipped needle
as well.
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Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread
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1 Raise the Presser Foot Lifter.
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2 Hold the needle thread with your fingers and press
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2
the Up/Down Needle Button twice to pick up the
bobbin thread.
Draw up the needle thread to bring up a loop of the
Bobbin Thread.
1Needle Thread
2 Up/Down Needle Button
3 Bobbin Thread
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3
3
3 Slide 10 cm (4") of both threads to the back under
thepresser foot.
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3
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Changing Needles
1
Raise the needle by pressing the Up/Down Needle
button and lower the presser foot.
Turn off the power switch.
1 Loosen the Needle Clamp Screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove the Needle from the clamp.
1 Needle Clamp Screw
WEIGHT
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FABRIC
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2 Insert a new Needle into the Needle Clamp with the
Flat Side of the needle to the rear.
When inserting the Needle into the Needle Clamp,
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push it up against the stopper pin and tighten the
Needle Clamp Screw firmly.
2 Stopper Pin
3
3 Flat Side
To check needle straightness, place the flat side of the
needle onto something flat (a needle plate, glass etc.)
The gap between the needle and the flat surface
should be consistent.
Never use a blunt needle.
4 Gap
CAUTION:
Always make sure to turn the power switch off and
disconnect the machine from power supply before
changing the needle.
TYPE of NEEDLE
NEEDLE SIZE
Very Light
Light
Medium
Heavy
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy
Net, Tulle
Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,
Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen,
Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de Soie,
Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed
Crepe, Qiana
Single Knits, Jersey, Swim wear, and Tricot
Leather Suede
Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen,
Poplin, Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz,
Gabardine, Felt, Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics
Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch
Velour, Stretch Terry, Sweater Knits
Leather, Vinyl, Suede
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,
Drapery Fabrics
Leather, Suede
Universal
Ball Point
Blue Tipped Needle
Universal
Blue Tipped Needle
Ball Point
Wedge Point
Leather Needle
Universal
Ball Point
Wedge Point
Leather Needle
Denim Needle
Universal
Wedge Point
Leather Needle
9 (65)
9 (65)
11 (75)
11 (75)
12 (80)
11 (75)
11 (75)
11 (75)
14 (90)
14 (90)
14 (90)
16 (100)
16 (100)
16 (100)
18 (110)
Very Heavy
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics
Topstitching for Special Finish
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Universal
Topstitching Needle
16 (100)
14 (90)
Balancing Thread Tension
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2
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3
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Auto tension
This machine features an Auto setting in the tension
control, which covers a wide range of sewing
condition. Set the tension control dial at Auto for
general sewing, unless specifically indicated in this
manual.
1 Setting Mark
Correct tension:
The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between
two layers of fabric
For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not
show on the right side of the fabric, and the needle
thread shows slightly on the wrong side of the fabric.
2Needle Thread
3 Right Side of the Fabric
4Wrong Side of the Fabric
5 Bobbin Thread
Manual tension adjustment
Manual tension adjustment may be needed depending
on the sewing materials, layers of fabric and other
sewing conditions.
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2
4
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5
3
Needle thread tension is too tight:
If the bobbin thread appears on the right side of the
fabric.
Loosen the needle thread tension by moving the dial
to a lower number.
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Needle thread tension is too loose:
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4
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4
5
3
If the needle thread appears on the wrong side of the
fabric.
Tighten the needle thread tension by moving the dial
to a higher number.
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Adjusting the Foot Pressure
The foot pressure control dial should be set at “3” for
regular sewing.
Reduce the pressure to “2” for applique, cut work,
drawn work and basting.
Set the dial at “1” when sewing extra fine fabrics.
Foot pressure control dial
1 Setting mark
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Dropping the Feed Dog
The feed dog will automatically drop when the basting
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2
3
stitch, button sewing or the embroidery mode has
been selected.
The feed dog can also be lowered by the drop feed
lever for sewing on buttons, manual embroidery.
Push the drop feed lever to the left to lower the feed
dog.
Push the lever to the right to raise the feed dog, it will
return to the up position when starting the machine.
1 Drop Feed Lever
2 Down position
3 Up position
NOTES:
The feed dog should be in the up position for normal
sewing. Turn the handwheel toward you to check if the
feed dog comes up after setting the lever in the up
position.
The feed dog will automatically drop when the the
embroidery mode, basting stitch, button sewing. has
been selected.
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Straight Stitch
1 2 3
7 8 9
Mode Selection
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3
Auto
A
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4
11 12
10
2
3
SET
Adjust
A Z
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5
When you turn on the power switch, the Visual Touch
Screen will show the opening “Welcome” window, then
the Ordinary Sewing Mode will appear after a few
seconds.
The machine will be set for the straight stitch sewing.
NOTE;
After turning on the power, it takes approximately six
seconds for the pattern selection window to be
displayed on the visual touch screen.
(This is the required boot up time and is not a defect)
Mode selection keys
1 Ordinary sewing mode key (See page 26.)
Press this key to enter the Ordinary Sewing Mode.
2 Embroidery mode key (See page 79.)
Press this key to enter the Embroidery Mode.
3 File open key (See page 99.)
Press this key to open files such as programmed stitch
patterns or embroidery designs you have saved.
4 Mode setting key (See page 22.)
Press this key to enter the My Setting Mode. In this
mode, you can change the machine settings to your
preference. The machine settings for Ordinary Sewing,
Embroidery, Language Selection and Common
Settings are available in this mode.
5 Quick help mode key (See page 100.)
Press this key for helpful tips and general information
on machine’s function.
CAUTION:
Do not press the surface of the Visual Touch Screen
with hard or sharp objects like pencils, screwdrivers or
the like.
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NOTES:
When you select a pattern or function on the screen, it
is not necessary to press hard; just touch the keys with
your fingertip.
Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the screen.
Designs
Hoop Size A(F): 126X110mm
1 2 3 4
A Z
SETTING MODE
Pressing the SET key will open the mode setting
window.
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1 SET key
Press the SET key to customize the machine settings.
SET
2 Flag key (Language selection key)
Edit
Press the flag key to select the language for the
screen display. You can select one of 11 languages.
3 Screen contrast
The visual touch screen contrast can be adjusted.
Press the Plus key, to sharpen the screen contrast.
Press the Minus key, to fade the screen contrast.
4 Sound control
The buzzer volume can be adjusted. The volume level
can be set from (0 to 10) and the default setting is 5.
Press the Plus key, to increase the buzzer volume.
Press the Minus key, to decrease the buzzer
1
volume.
When you select 0 the buzzer turns off.
Screen Contrast
3
4
+
5
SET
Eco Mode
10
min
5
inch/mm
Register
+
inch
mm
5 Eco mode
After turning on the power switch, if you have not used
the machine, after a while, the machine will enter Eco
Mode. The visual touch screen will go dark and the
sewing light will turn off.
Whenever you touch the screen while the machine is
in Eco mode, the screen and sewing light will turn on
again.
You can set the Eco mode timer from 1 minute to 30
minutes. The default setting is 10 minutes.
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To set the Eco Mode timer:
Press the Plus key to increase the timer setting.
Press the Minus key to decrease the timer setting.
To turn off the Eco mode, Press the Plus key until
“OFF” shows in the box.
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Screen Contrast
5
Eco Mode
10
min
inch/mm
6 Inch/Millimeter
You can set your machine’s measuring unit to either
inch or millimeter depending upon your preference.
The default unit setting is millimeter.
Press the “inch” or “mm” key to select the unit you
SET
preferred.
+
NOTE:
+
inch
mm
Stitch length and width are displayed in millimeter
regardless of the inch/mm setting.
Register
8
7 Page keys
You can turn the pages by pressing the page keys.
Press the page forward key to view the next page.
9
7
6
Press the page back key to view the previous page.
8 Register key
Press this key to register the settings and return to the
previous screen.
9 Return key
Press this key to return to the previous screen without
registering the settings.
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10
11
12
13
Key Position Adjustment
Free Arm Length
Maximum Speed Set
650
spm
Sewing Light
Register
(A)
Key Position Adjustment
PRESS MARK ( )
10 Key position adjustment
Yes
SET
+
+
If you think the touch panel keys are out of alignment, you
can calibrate them in the key position adjustment window.
When you press the Yes key, window (A) will be shown.
With your finger, press the crosses as they appear in order.
When you press the last crosses, the window (B) will be
shown.
11 Free arm length
The carriage will move allowing you to use the full length of
the free arm, when you press the key.
Press the key to return the carriage to its home position.
12 Embroidery maximum speed:
The maximum sewing speed can be changed from 400 to
650 spm for embroidery sewing.
The default setting is 650 spm (stitch per minute).
Press the Minus key to reduce the maximum sewing
speed.
Press the Plus key to increase the maximum sewing
speed.
NOTE:
Reduce the sewing speed when sewing patterns with narrow
zigzag stitches that tend to distort at high speed.
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15
16
17
(B)
Key Position Adjustment
Janome
Format
Built-in Memory
ATA PC Card
Reset all to defaults
Register
END
Thread selection
RobisonAnton
Madeira Mettler
Yes
Yes
Yes
SET
13 Sewing light
You can turn the sewing light on or off by pressing the
sewing light key.
14 Thread selection
There are four brands of embroidery thread to choose from.
Press the key of the thread you wish to use. The color code
of the selected brand will be shown on the color/part key
along with the name of the color.
Formatting the memory
If the internal memory or ATA PC card does not function due
to damage to the memory bank, you need to re-enable it by
formatting the memory.
15 To format the internal memory, press the key next to
Built-in memory.
Yes
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16 To format the ATA PC card or Compact Flash, press the
Yes
key next to ATA PC card.
NOTE:
Formatting will erase all data stored in the memory.
17 Reset all to default
Pressing the key will return all settings except for
language to defaults (the same settings as when you
purchased the machine).
Yes
Language Selection
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1
2
3
4
6
8
9
7
10
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You can select one of the following 11 languages by
pressing the corresponding key.
1 English
2 French
3 Spanish
4 Italian
5 Dutch
6 German
7 Portuguese
8 Swedish
9 Russian
10 Finnish
11 Japanese
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Straight Stitch
1 2 3
7 8 9
Straight Stitch
1 2 3
10
4
4
4321 5
3
Auto
5 6
11 12
Adjust
3
Auto
5 6
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A
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A
(1)
(2)
ORDINARY SEWING
Pattern Selection
Press the Stitch Pattern Key to select the desired
pattern.
The Name of the Stitch, Stitch Image of the selected
pattern, the recommended foot and machine settings
will appear on the screen.
Use the recommended foot and machine settings
unless otherwise stated in this manual.
1 Name of Stitch
2 Stitch Image
3 Single/Twin Needle Indication
4 Recommended Foot Pressure
5 Recommended Tension Setting
6 Beep On/Off
7 Suitable Presser Foot
In the Ordinary Sewing Mode, the following 5 sewing
choices are available.
(1) Utility Stitch Key:
Press this key to open the Utility Stitch window. The 12
most popular utility stitches are available in this
window.
7 8 9
(8)
10
11 12
(7)
Adjust
(6)
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(3)
(4)
(5)
(2) Buttonhole Stitch Key:
This key opens the window for 7 Buttonhole variations,
Button Sewing Stitch, Darning and Eyelet.
(3) Satin Stitch Key:
This key opens the window for Satin Stitches. The
stitch combination can be stored in the memory bank.
(4) Decorative Stitch Key:
This key opens the multi-page window for Decorative
Stitches. Stitch combinations can be saved in the
memory bank.
(5) Monogramming Key:
This key opens the window for Monogramming. You
can create monograms or a combination of letters and
symbols.
(6) Adjust Key
When you press this key, the screen shows the
manual setting window.
(7) Needle up/down key
You can set the needle position with this key, up or
down when the machine stops.
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(8) Twin needle key
Press this key when you wish to sew with a twin
needle. The key will be grayed out if the selected stitch
is not suitable for twin needle sewing.
Straight Stitch
3
Auto
A
Utility Stitches
1 2 3
7 8 9
5 6
4
11 12
10
SET
Straight stitch
Press Pattern 1 on the Visual Touch Screen.
To sew:
Raise the Presser Foot and position the fabric next to
Adjust
A Z
a seam guideline on the needle plate. Lower the
needle to the point where you want to start.
Pull the needle and bobbin threads towards the rear.
Press the Start/Stop Button or Foot Control. Gently
guide the fabric along the seam guideline letting the
fabric feed naturally.
To sew from the edge of thick fabric:
The Black Button on the zigzag foot locks the foot in
the horizontal position.
1
This is helpful when starting sewing from extreme
edge of thick fabrics or sewing across a hem.
Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where you
wish to start sewing.
Lower the foot while pushing in the black button. The
foot will be locked in the horizontal position to avoid
2
slipping.
1 Thick fabrics
2 Black Button
Changing sewing direction:
Stop the machine and bring the needle down into the
fabrics by pressing the needle Up/Down button.
Raise the presser foot.
Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the
sewing direction as desired.
Lower the presser foot and start sewing in a new
direction.
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Securing seam
For fastening the ends of seams, press the Reverse
Button and sew several reverse stitches.
The machine sews in reverse as long as you press
and hold the Reverse Button.
Press the Reverse Button once when sewing the
Lock-a-Matic stitch (pattern 3) or Locking stitch
(pattern 4) so the machine will lock the stitch off and
stop automatically.
After finishing sewing, raise the presser foot and pull
the fabric to the rear.
Draw both needle and bobbin threads up and into the
1
3
2
Thread Cutter. The threads will be cut at the proper
length for starting the next seam.
1 Thread Cutter
Using the seam guide lines
The seam guides on the needle plate and hook cover
help you to measure seam allowances.
NOTE:
The number indicates the distance from the center
needle position.
1 Guide Lines
2 Edge of the Fabric
3 Center Needle Position
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Number
Distance
(cm)
Distance
(inch)
15 20 4/8 5/8 6/8
1.5 2.0
4/8 5/8 6/8
Straight Stitch
3
Auto
A
Adjusting the needle drop position and stitch
length
1 2 3
7 8 9
3.5 2.20
5 6
4
When you press the Adjust key, the screen shows the
manual setting window.
11 12
10
Press the or key to change the needle drop
position or stitch length.
Adjust
SET
A Z
(1)
1 Needle Drop Position Adjusting Keys
2 Stitch Length Adjusting Keys
3 Default Key: Resumes the default settings.
Default
Cancel
3
4
4 Cancel Key: Cancels the last changes to
setting.
5 OK Key: Enables the current setting.
OK
5
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