Janome 9700 User Manual

Instruction Book

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this appliance.

DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

2. Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 12 Volts, 5 Watts.

WARNING— To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1. Do not allow children to play with the machine. The machine is not intended for use by children or

infirmed persons without proper supervision.

Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children.

2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s manual.

3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealers or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.

5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

6. Do not use outdoors.

7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being

administered.

8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position, then remove plug from outlet.

9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.

11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.

12. Do not use bent needles.

13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.

14. Switch this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and the like.

15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The design and specifications are subject to change without a prior notice.

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

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

..................................................................56

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 10000.. ................................................... 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

KNOW YOUR MACHINE

Name of Parts

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

3839

Standard Accessories and Storage

123

456

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. Instructional Movie CD

8. Hard Cover (Carrying Case)

9. Zipper Foot E

10. Satin Stitch Foot F

11. Embroidery Foot P

12. Zigzag Foot A (comes attached to the machine)

13. Blind Hem Foot G

14. Overedge Foot C

15. Foot Holder (comes attached to the machine)

1. Automatic Buttonhole Foot R

2. Overcasting Foot M

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

13 14

15 16

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.

Extension Table

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, pant legs or any circular garment area.

- darning socks or mending knees, elbows or

children’s wear.

For flat-bed sewing

Position the Tabs on the Base Tab Holes and push down gently.

2 Tabs 3 Base Tab Holes

GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting the Power Supply

The Memory Craft 9700 is equipped with an auto voltage system, which automatically adjusts the

equipment to any local power supply voltage between 100 and 240V, 50/60 Hz.

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.

1 Power Switch

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 Your 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.

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

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. The button will turn red when the machine is running,

and green, that it has been stopped.

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 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.

01 02 06 07

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

5 Speed Control Lever

See page 8.

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 MC9700.

NOTE:

The Memory Craft 9700 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.

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

Removing and Attaching the Presser Foot

Removing the presser foot

Press the Up/Down Needle Button to raise the needle to its highest position and raise the Presser Foot Lifter.

Turn the Power Switch OFF.

Press the Red Button on the back of the foot holder. The Presser Foot will drop off.

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 2 Foot Holder 3 Presser Foot 4 Groove of Foot Holder 5 Pin on Foot

WRNING:

Turn the Power Switch OFF before changing the presser foot.

Button Sewing Foot T

To Attach:

Insert the Rear Pin on the foot into the Groove of the Foot Holder. Gently lower the presser bar, holding the foot with your fingers.

1 Rear Pin 2 Groove of the Foot Holder

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.

6 Embroidery Foot P

Various Presser Feet and Their Uses

1 Zigzag 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.

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.

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.

Winding the Bobbin

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 Lift out the Bobbin from the Bobbin Holder.

3 Bobbin

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.

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.

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.

4 Additional Spool Pin 5 Felt 6 Hole 7 Spool Stand

Threading for bobbin winding

1 Hold the upper thread with both hands and place it

down into the Slit.

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.

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.

6 Depress the Foot Control again. When the Bobbin

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.

Inserting the Bobbin

1 Place the Bobbin in the Bobbin Holder with the

Thread running off counterclockwise.

1 Thread 2 Bobbin Holder

2 Guide the thread into the Front Notch (A) on the

front of the Bobbin Holder.

(A)

3 Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between

(B)

the tension spring blades.

4 Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread

slips into the Side Notch (B).

(B)

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

Threading the Machine

Raise the Presser Foot Lifter. Press the Up/Down Needle Button twice to raise the needle to its highest position.

Turn the Power Switch OFF.

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 along the right channel

and around the bottom of the Thread Guide Plate.

1 Right Channel

4 Firmly draw the thread up along the left channel to

the Take-up Lever and down into its eye from the right to the left.

2 Left Channel

5 Then pull the thread down along the left channel

and 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

using the Built-in Needle Threader.

Built-in Needle Threader

1 Raise the needle to its highest position by pressing

the Up/Down Needle Button twice.

Turn 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

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 #50-90 and needles #11-16, the blue tipped needle as well.

Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread

1 Raise the Presser Foot Lifter.

2 Hold the needle thread with your fingers and press

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.

1 Needle Thread 2 Up/Down Needle Button 3 Bobbin Thread

3 Slide 10 cm (4") of both threads to the back under

the presser foot.

Changing Needles

Raise the needle by pressing the Up/Down Needle button and lower the presser foot.

Turn the Power Switch OFF.

1 Loosen the Needle Clamp Screw by turning it

counterclockwise. Remove the Needle from the clamp.

1 Needle Clamp Screw

WEIGHT

FABRIC

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,

push it up against the stopper pin and tighten the Needle Clamp Screw firmly.

2 Stopper Pin

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)

16 (100)

16 (100) 18 (110)

Very Heavy

Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics

Topstitching for Special Finish

Universal

Topstitching Needle

16 (100)

14 (90)

Balancing Thread Tension

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.

2 Needle Thread 3 Right Side of the Fabric 4 Wrong 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.

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.

Needle thread tension is too loose:

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.

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

Dropping the Feed Dog

The feed dog will automatically drop when the basting 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

embroidery mode, basting stitch, button sewing. has been selected.

Straight Stitch

Mode Selection

Auto

SET

Adjust

A Z

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.

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): 126X11 0m m

SETTING MODE

Pressing the SET key will open the mode setting

A Z

window.

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

volume. When you select 0 the buzzer turns off.

Screen Contrast

SET

Eco Mode

min

inch/mm

inch

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.

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.

Screen Contrast

Eco Mode

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

prefer.

NOTE:

inch

Stitch length and width are displayed in millimeter regardless of the inch/mm setting.

7 Page keys

You can turn the pages by pressing the page keys. Press the page forward key to view the next page.

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.

Key Position Adjustment

Free Arm Length

Maximum Speed Setting

650

spm

Sewing Light

Ye s

SET

10 Key position adjustment

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.

(A)

(B)

Key Position Adjustment

PRESS MARK ( )

Key Position Adjustment

END

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.

13 Sewing light

You can turn the sewing light on or off by pressing the sewing light key.

Thread selection

Janome

RobisonAnton

Madeira Mettler

Format

Built-in Memory

ATA PC Card

Reset all to defaults

Yes

SET

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 a damage to the memory bank, you need to reenable it by formatting the memory.

15 To format the internal memory, press the key next

to Built-in memory.

16 To format the ATA PC card or Compact Flash, press

the key next to ATA PC card.

Yes

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

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

Straight Stitch

4321

Auto

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

Adjust

A Z

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.

Auto

(1)

(1) Utility Stitch Key:

Press this key to open the Utility Stitch window. The 12

(2)

most popular utility stitches are available in this window.

(3)

(2) Buttonhole Stitch Key:

This key opens the window for 7 Buttonhole variations,

(4)

Button Sewing Stitch, Darning and Eyelet.

(3) Satin Stitch Key:

Adjust

A Z

(5)

This key opens the window for Satin Stitches. The stitch combination can be stored in the memory bank.

(4) Decorative Stitch Key:

(8)

(7)

(6)

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.

(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

Auto

Utility Stitches

SET

Straight stitch

Press Pattern 1 on the Visual Touch Screen.

To se w :

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. 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 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.

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 Locka-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 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

Number

Distance

(cm)

Distance

(inch)

15 20 4/8 5/8 6/8

1.5 2.0

4/8 5/8 6/8

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