Janome Horizon Memory Craft 15000 Instruction Manual

Memory Craft 15000

InstructIon Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:

This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only.
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

DANGER

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.

WARNING

1. 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 dealer 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 and/or cutting blade.

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.

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

SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For Europe only:

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.

For outside Europe (except U.S.A and Canada):

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant
National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your
retailer for guidance. (European Union only)

FCC Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

IC (Industry Canada) Notice

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.

Directive 1999/5/EC

Hereby, Janome Sewing Machine Co., Ltd., declares that this MC15000 is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

TABLE OF COTENTS

GETTING READY TO SEW

Names of Parts ....................................................................... 1-2

Standard Accessories ............................................................. 3-4

Thread Cutter Switch .............................................................. 5-6

Placing the thread cutter switch to the left ...............................5

Adjusting the lateral position ....................................................6

Adjusting the longitudinal position ...........................................6

Foot Control Preparation ............................................................6

Extension Table ..........................................................................7

Free arm sewing ......................................................................7

Accessory Storage .....................................................................7

Accessory Case ..........................................................................7

Connecting the Power Supply ....................................................8

Controlling Sewing Speed ..........................................................9

Speed control slider .................................................................9

Foot Control ................................................................................9

Extra Wide Table ........................................................................9

Machine Operating Buttons ......................................................10

Common Keys ..........................................................................11

Setting the Spool of Thread ......................................................12

Additional spool pin................................................................12

Winding the Bobbin ............................................................ 12-14

Removing the bobbin .............................................................12

Winding the bobbin ................................................................13

Inserting the bobbin ...............................................................14

Threading the Machine .............................................................15

Automatic Needle Threader ......................................................16

Drawing up the Bobbin Thread .................................................17

Replacing Needles ...................................................................18

Fabric, Thread and Needle Chart .............................................18

Replacing the Presser Foot ......................................................19

Replacing the Foot Holder .................................................. 20-21

Removing the presser foot holder..........................................20

Attaching the dual feed holder ...............................................20

Detaching and attaching the dual feed foot ...........................21

Attaching the darning foot PD-H ............................................21

Attaching the embroidery foot P ............................................21

Replacing the Needle Plate ......................................................22

Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ...................................23

Knee Lifter ................................................................................23

Retractable Sewing Light ..........................................................24

Optic Magnifier .........................................................................24

Mode Selection .........................................................................25

On-screen Help ........................................................................25

ORDINARY SEWING MODE

Ordinary Stitch Patterns ..................................................... 26-27

Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Mode ........................... 28-29

Utility Stitches ..................................................................... 30-42

Straight stitches .....................................................................30

Starting to sew .......................................................................30

Sewing from the edge of thick fabric......................................30

Changing sewing direction.....................................................30

Turning a square corner ........................................................30

Securing seams .....................................................................31

Cutting threads ......................................................................31

Using the seam guide lines....................................................31

Angle scale on the needle plate.............................................31

Variety of Straight Stitches ................................................. 32-34

Sewing with the Dual Feed Device ...........................................33

Dual feed balancing dial ........................................................33

Zigzag Stitches .........................................................................34

Variety of Overcasting Stitches ................................................35

Manual Stitch Settings ........................................................ 36-37

Altering needle drop position (straight stitches) .....................36

Altering stitch width ................................................................36

Altering stitch length ..............................................................36

Adjusting thread tension ........................................................37

Adjusting foot pressure control ..............................................37

Foot up for pivoting ................................................................37

Favorite Stitch Adjustment ...............................................38-39

Cloth Guide ...............................................................................40

Other Utility Stitches ........................................................... 41-42

Buttonholes and Specialty Stitches .................................... 43-55

Variety of Buttonholes ..............................................................43

B1 Sensor (Square) Buttonhole .......................................... 44-47

Manual settings......................................................................46

Using the stabilizer plate........................................................47

B2 Automatic (square) buttonhole ...................................... 48-49

Other Buttonholes .....................................................................50

B13 Welted Buttonhole (Bound buttonhole) ....................... 51-52

Corded Buttonhole ....................................................................53

Specialty Stitches ............................................................... 53-55

B14 Button Sewing ...................................................................53

B15 Darning ..............................................................................54

Fly Stitches (B17 to B20) ..........................................................55

Eyelets (B21 to B25) .................................................................55

Decorative Stitches ............................................................. 56-59

Quilting(Q) ................................................................................60

Using the quilting guide bar ...................................................60

Q1-Q3 Patchwork pieceing ....................................................60

Q80-Q85 Hand-look quilt stitches ..........................................60

S1-S31 Decorative satin stitches ..............................................61

Elongation ratio ......................................................................61

Created Stitches (CS) ...............................................................62

Twin Needle Sewing .................................................................63

Programming a Pattern Combination .......................................64

Mirror image of patterns.........................................................64

Bridge stitches .......................................................................64

Editing a Pattern Combination ..................................................65

Deleting a pattern ..................................................................65

Inserting a pattern ..................................................................65

Startover Key ............................................................................66

Current pattern startover........................................................66

First pattern startover.............................................................66

Checking Pattern Combination Length .....................................67

Monogramming ................................................................... 68-70

Function keys.........................................................................68

Manual thread tension ...........................................................69

Individual thread tension adjustment .....................................69

Unified thread tension adjustment .........................................69

Spacing .................................................................................69

Reduce the size of letters ......................................................69

Programming a monogram ....................................................70

Saving a Pattern Combination ..................................................71

Creating a new folder.............................................................71

Changing the folder name or file name..................................71

Opening a Pattern Combination ...............................................72

Sewing Application ...................................................................73

Seaming.................................................................................74

Overedge ...............................................................................75

Blind Hem ........................................................................76-77

Shell Tuck ..............................................................................77

Rolled Hem ............................................................................78

Zipper Sewing ..................................................................79-83

Lapped zipper sewing ................................................... 79-81

Concealed zipper sewing .............................................. 82-83

Gathering ...............................................................................84

Basting .................................................................................84

Button Sewing........................................................................85

Tacking .................................................................................86

Applique .................................................................................87

Patchwork ..............................................................................88

Quilting ........................................................................... 89-91

Straight stitches (with dual feed) .........................................89

Quilting guide bar for dual feed foot

Clasp stitches .....................................................................89

Free quilting ........................................................................90

One stitch off .......................................................................90

Foot height for free motion quilting .....................................90

Sculpture stitches ...............................................................91

....................................89

TABLE OF COTENTS

Hand-look quilt stitches .......................................................91

Variable zigzag ...................................................................91

CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS

Machine Setting Mode ............................................................ 92

Registering the custom settings ........................................... 92

Common Setting Mode ....................................................... 93-96

Ordinary Sewing Setting Mode ........................................... 97-99

Wireless LAN Setting Mode ............................................ 100-102

Connecting a Wireless Network...........................................100

Network Settings..........................................................101-102

Language Selection Mode ......................................................103

Correcting Deformed Stitch Patterns ......................................103

EMBROIDERY MODE

Embroidery Unit ...............................................................104-106

Attaching the embroidery unit ..............................................104

Extending the carriage arm..................................................105

Detaching the embroidery unit .............................................106

Attaching the Embroidery Foot ...............................................107

Attaching the Straight Stitch Needle Plate ..............................108

Special Bobbin Holder for Embroidery ...................................109

Bobbin Winding While Working on an Embroidery Project .....109

Embroidery Hoops ..................................................................110

Stabilizers ...............................................................................111

Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop ..............................112

Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine .....................113

Thread Holder .........................................................................113

Selecting Built-in Embroidery Designs ...................................114

Monogramming ................................................................115-119

Function Keys ......................................................................116

Programming a monogram ..................................................117

Monogram placement ..........................................................117

2- Letter monogram .............................................................118

Editing a monogram.............................................................119

Ready to Sew Window ....................................................120-123

Function keys.......................................................................120

Pattern information ..............................................................120

Stitch back/forward keys ......................................................121

Cross key .............................................................................121

Color section key .................................................................121

Color list key ........................................................................121

Jog keys...............................................................................121

Trace key .............................................................................122

Hoop back key .....................................................................122

Adjust Key............................................................................123

  • Autothreadtensionlevel ...............................................123

  • Cuttingthetailsofjumpthreads ....................................123

  • Embroideryfootheight ...................................................123

Embroidery mode key ..........................................................123

Starting to Sew Embroidery ....................................................124

Fringe designs ................................................................ 125-126

Applique Designs ............................................................ 127-128

Frame Designs .......................................................................129

Lace Designs ..........................................................................130

Quilting Designs .....................................................................130

Editing Mode ....................................................................131-140

Selecting a hoop size...........................................................131

Opening the embroidery designs .........................................131

Editing tool bar information ..................................................132

Selecting a pattern ...............................................................132

Moving a pattern ..................................................................132

Selecting a pattern with pattern selection keys....................133

Resizing a pattern ................................................................133

Duplicating a pattern ............................................................133

Deleting a pattern ................................................................134

Rotating a pattern ................................................................134

Flipping a pattern .................................................................135

Creating a square frame ......................................................136

Grouping patterns ................................................................137

Sewing order........................................................................138

Color grouping .....................................................................138

Zooming in the editing window ............................................139

Customizing the display colors ............................................139

Monogramming in an arc .....................................................140

Free Arm Embroidery .............................................................141

Border Designs ............................................................... 142-143

Connecting the patterns in the editing window ....................143

AcuFil Quilting with Hoop ASQ22 ................................... 144-151

AcuFil hoop ASQ22 .............................................................144

AcuFil template ....................................................................144

Preparing quilt layers ...........................................................144

Printing the template sheet ..................................................145

Marking the centerlines........................................................145

Setting quilt layers in hoop ASQ22 ......................................146

Sewing AcuFil design pattern ..............................................146

Adjusting the size of the last pattern ....................................147

Creating original AcuFil designs ..........................................148

Editing designs ............................................................149-150

Sewing the border design ....................................................151

Eliminating blank margin......................................................151

CUSTOMIZING EMBROIDERY MODE SETTINGS

Embroidery Mode Settings ............................................. 152-154

Saving and Opening a File ............................................. 155-157

Saving a file .........................................................................155

Creating a new folder...........................................................156

Deleting a file or folder .........................................................156

Opening a file.......................................................................156

Changing a name of the file or folder...................................157

Direct PC-Link ........................................................................157

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Hook Area .........................................................158

Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide ................................159

Troubleshooting .............................................................. 160-162

Troubleshooting (automatic needle threader) ......................162

STITCH CHART

Ordinary Sewing ............................................................. 163-165

Embroidery ..................................................................... 166-175

INDEX

............................................................................. 176-178

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!3

!4

!5

!6

!7

!8

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@2

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@5

@6

@7

#2 #9 $0

#3

#1

!9

GETTING READY TO SEW

Names of Parts

q

Top cover

w

Thread take-up lever

e

Spool pin

r

Spool holder (large)

t

Foot compartment

y

Hole for additional spool pin

u

Bobbin thread cutter A

i

Bobbin winder stopper

o

Foot compartment (for P foot)

!0

Bobbin thread cutter B

!1

Bobbin winder spindle

!2

Retractable light

!3

Face plate

!4

Thread cutter/holder

!5

Extension table

!6

Centimeter/inch measurements

!7

Feed balancing dial cap

!8

Knee lifter socket

!9

Visual touch screen

@0

Buttonhole lever

@1

Automatic needle threader

@2

Lever

@3

Thumbscrew

@4

Presser foot holder

@5

Presser foot

@6

Needle plate

@7

Hook cover plate

@8

Lower thread guide

@9

Needle clamp screw

#0

Needle

#1

Hook cover release button

#2

Needle threader button

#3

Thread cutter button

#4

Presser foot lifter button

#5

Needle up/down button

#6

Auto-lock button

#7

Reverse button

#8

Start/stop button

#9

Speed control slider

$0

Bobbin winding button

#4

#5

#6
#7

#8

* Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

1

w

e

q

!1

!0

o

Hand wheel

q

Touch panel stylus holder

w

Dual feed balancing dial

e

USB ports

r

Power switch

t

Power inlet

y

Foot control jack

u

Cover

i

Dual feed drive

o

Presser foot lifter

!0

Carrying handle

!1

Embroidery unit socket

!2

Embroidery unit

!3

Carriage arm

!4

Carriage arm release lever

!5

q

r

!5

t

y

u

!4

!2

i

!3

w

q

Semi-hard fabric cover

w

Embroidery unit case

e

Accessory case

r

Extra wide table

e

r

2

q

!7

y

!1

@5

!9

!2

w

@1

u

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!3

@3

e

!4

!8

@0

@6

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r

!5

@2

!0

!6

t

@7

@4

Standard Accessories

q

Zigzag foot A (set on the machine)

w

Overedge foot M

e

Satin stitch foot F

r

Blind hemming foot G

t

Zipper foot E

y

Concealed zipper foot Z

u

Automatic buttonhole foot R

i

Stabilizer plate

o

Rolled hem foot D

!0

Open toe satin stitch foot F2

!1

Darning foot PD-H

!2

Free motion quilting closed-toe foot QC

!3

Free motion quilting open-toe foot QO

!4

Free motion quilting zigzag foot QV

!5

Button sewing foot T

!6

1/4˝ seam foot O

!7

Dual feed holder (twin)

!8

Dual feed holder (single)

!9

Dual feed foot AD (twin)

@0

Dual feed foot VD (single)

@1

Dual feed quilt piecing foot OD (twin)

@2

Dual feed zipper foot ED (single)

@3

AcuFeed open toe foot UD (twin)

@4

Embroidery foot P

#0

#7

#4

#1

#5

#8

#2

@8 @9

#3

$1

#6

@5

Straight stitch needle plate

@6

Bobbin x 5 (1 set on the machine)

@7

Needle set

@8

Additional spool pin

@9

Felt

#0

Screwdriver

#1

Lint brush

#2

Seam ripper (buttonhole opener)

#3

Quilting guide bar

#4

Spool holder (large) (set on the machine)

#5

Spool holder (small)

#6

Net

#7

Spool stand

#8

Button shank plate

#9

Scissors

$0

Touch panel stylus

$1

Cloth guide

$2

Bobbin holder cleaner

#9

$2

$0

3

q w

e

r

Embroidery hoop SQ14 (with template)

q

Embroidery hoop SQ23 (with template)

w

Embroidery hoop GR (with template)

e

Embroidery hoop ASQ22 (with template)

r

Embroidery hoop FA10 (with template)

t

Magnetic clamps (for SQ23 and GR)

y

Magnetic clamps (for ASQ22)

u

Bobbin holder for embroidery

i

Felt

o

Stabilizers

!0

Bobbin thread for embroidery

!1

Foot control (with thread cutter switch)

!2

Knee lifter

!3

Optic magnifier (20/40/60)

!4

Power cable

!5

USB cable

!6

Instruction book

!7

Key icon reference chart

!8

Instructional video DVD

!9

Horizon Link Suite CD-ROM (with installation

@0

guide)

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!0

!1

!5

!7

!4

!6

!8

!3

!9

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@0

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q

w

Thread Cutter Switch

After sewing, depress the thread cutter switch q on the
right side of the foot control to trim the both needle and
bobbin threads.
Do not depress the thread cutter switch until the start/stop
button turns green w.
q Thread cutter switch

NOTE:

•Threadsaretrimmedwhenthethreadcutterswitch

is depressed for more than 0.5 seconds.

•Thethreadcutterswitchdoesnotworkwithoutthe

foot control being depressed first.

Placing the thread cutter switch to the left

The thread cutter switch position can be adjusted for
your convenience.
If you wish to attach the thread cutter switch to the left
side of the foot control, follow the procedure below.

NOTE:

Phillips head screwdriver is not included with this
machine.

x

c

e

e

r

t

z Remove the setscrews A e, B r and washers t

with a Phillips head screwdriver.

e Setscrew A
r Setscrew B
t Washer

x Turn the base plate 180 degrees.

c Attach the foot control and thread cutter switch

with the setscrews and the washers t. Tighten the
setscrews A e and B r. Be sure that the cable is not
caught between the foot control and the base plate.

r

t

e

e

5

z

Adjusting the lateral position

z Loosen the setscrews w under the switch.
x Slide the switch to left or right, and fix it at the

desired position by tightening the setscrews using a
Phillips head screwdriver.

Adjusting the longitudinal position

z Remove the setscrews w and washers q.
x Attach the switch to the desired position and fix it

with the setscrews and washers.

Tighten the setscrews securely using a Phillips head

screwdriver.

q

w

Foot Control Preparation

z Remove the cable tie q from the cable.

x

c

q

w

x If you wish to use the thread cutter switch, you need

to connect it with the foot control.

Insert the pin connector w into the jack e on the foot

control.

e

c Turn the foot control upside down.

Open the cover of the foot control.

v

v Draw out the cable from the foot control.

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Extension T able

The extension table provides an extended sewing area
and can be removed for free arm sewing.

To remove:

Draw the table to the left.

To attach:

Slide the table on the base and push it to the right.

Free arm sewing

The free arm is used for stitching sleeves, waistbands,
pant legs or any other tubular garments.
It is also useful for darning socks or elbows.

Accessory Storage

The accessories can be conveniently stored in the
accessory case, the compartment in the extension table
and the compartment under the top cover.

t

e

q

w

r

y

To store the accessories in the compartment of the
extension table, push up the lid towards you to open the
accessory storage.

q Foot compartment
w Foot compartment for P foot
e Lid
r Straight stitch needle plate (Place it upside down as

shown.)
t Automatic buttonhole foot and stabilizer plate

Dual feed holder (twin)

y

Accessory Case

To store the other accessories, open the accessory case
and store in the appropriate places. Optional accessories
can also be stored in this case.

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w

q

Connecting the Power Supply

z First make sure the power switch q is off.
x Insert the machine plug w of the power supply cord

into the power inlet e.

c Insert the power supply plug r into the wall outlet t,

and turn the power switch q on.
q Power switch
w Machine plug
e Power inlet
r Power supply plug
t Wall outlet

NOTE:

Makesuretousethepowercablethatcamewiththe

machine.
If you turn off the power switch, wait for 5 seconds

beforeturningitonagain.

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e

u

w

y

r

r

q

t

t

If you wish to use the foot control, pull out the cord from
the foot control and insert the pin connector into the jack
on the machine (see page 6).

z First make sure the power switch q is off.
x Insert the machine plug w of the power supply cord

c Draw out the cord from the foot control and insert the
v Insert the power supply plug r into the wall outlet t,
q Power switch

w Machine plug
e Power inlet
r Power supply plug
t Wall outlet
y Pin connector
u Jack

Operating Instructions:

Thesymbol“O”onaswitchindicatesthe“off”positionof

the switch.
Foot controller Model 21390 is for use with sewing
machine MC15000.

For the U.S.A. and Canada only

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.

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WARNING:

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.

into the power inlet e.
pin connector y into the jack u on the machine.
and turn the power switch on.

NOTE:

•Thestart/stopbuttondoesnotworkwhenthefoot

control is connected.

•Thefootcontrolcannotbeusedintheembroidery

mode.

•Donotdepressthethreadcutterswitchwhen

inserting the pin connector y into the jack u.

Controlling Sewing Speed

Speed control slider

You can limit the maximum sewing speed in both the
ordinary sewing mode and embroidery mode with the
speed control slider according to your sewing needs.

To increase the sewing speed, move the slider to the right.
To decrease the sewing speed, move the slider to the left.
The sewing speed can be changed while stitching.

Foot Control

Pressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed.
The harder you depress the foot control, the faster the
machine runs.

NOTE:

The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the
speed control slider when the foot control is fully
depressed.

NOTE:

This machine 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.

r

Extra Wide Table

Peel off the backing paper from the rubber soles and
attach them to the bottom of the legs
q Rubber sole
w Leg

Attach the 4 legs to the table top with the setscrew.
Attach the table support to the underside of the table by
inserting the hooks into the slots.
e Setscrew
r Table support

Remove the extension table.
Place the assembled table on the machine.
Adjust the table height by turning the adjusting screws.
t Adjusting screw

e

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Machine Operating Buttons

q 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 slider.
The machine runs slowly as long as this button is being
pressed.
The button turns red when the machine is running, and
green when it stops.

NOTE:

The start/stop button cannot be used in the ordinary
sewing mode when the foot control is connected.

w Reverse button
When sewing stitch pattern U1, U4, U9-12, Q1-3 or
BR1-10, the machine will sew in reverse as long as the
reverse button is pressed.
If stitch pattern U1, U4, U9-12, Q1-3 or BR1-10 has
been selected and the foot control is not connected,
the machine will start sewing in reverse as long as the
reverse button is pressed.
If you press the reverse button when sewing any other
patterns, the machine will immediately sew locking
stitches and automatically stop.

i

e Auto-lock button

When sewing stitch pattern U1, U4, U9-12, Q1-3 or
BR1-10, the machine will immediately sew locking
stitches and automatically stop when the auto-lock button
is pressed.
When sewing all other patterns, the machine will sew to
the end of the current pattern, sew locking stitches and
stop automatically.
The machine will trim the threads automatically after
locking the stitch when the thread cut after auto-lock
option is turned on (refer to page 99).

r Needle up/down button
The machine will always stop with the needle down
except when buttonholes, darning, tacking, eyelets or
monograms are selected.
Press this button to bring the needle bar up or down.

t Presser foot lifter button
The presser foot will go up or go down by pressing this
button.
You can also use the presser foot lifter and knee lifter to
raise and lower the presser foot.

NOTE:

The thread cutter button does not function:

- directly after turning on the power.

- when the presser foot is raised with the foot lifter.

- after being pressed 3 times in a row.

u Needle threader button
Press this button to thread the needle thread through the
needle eye (refer to page 16).

i Bobbin winding button
Press this button to wind the bobbin (refer to page 13).

y Thread cutter button
Press this button when you finish sewing to trim the
threads. The needle bar and presser foot automatically
rise after trimming the threads.
Refer to page 31.

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Common Keys

CAUTION:

Do not press the visual touch screen with hard or
sharp objects like pencils, screwdrivers or the like.
Use the touch panel stylus included in the standard
accessories.

q Home key
Press this key to enter the category selection of the
ordinary sewing mode or embroidery mode.

w Mode switch key
Press this key to enter into embroidery mode or to return
to ordinary sewing mode.

e Open file key
Press this key and the open file window will open.
You can open pattern combinations, monograms and
embroidery designs saved in the machine’s internal
memory or on a USB flash drive.

r Set mode key
Press this key to enter the setting mode. You can
customize the machine settings to your preference.
The machine settings for common settings, ordinary
sewing, embroidery, wireless LAN and language
selection are available in this mode.

u

t Help movie key

Press this key to view the on-screen movie about the
essential operations.

y Lockout key
Press this key to lockout the machine when threading the
machine, replacing the accessories etc.
To reduce the risk of injury, all the buttons and keys
except for the presser foot lifter and needle threader
button are deactivated.
To unlock the machine, press the unlock key u on the
window.

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Setting the Spool of Thread

Openthetopcover.

Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the
spool pin.
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.

If you use a slippery thread such as monofilament
transparent thread, put the net on the spool of thread
to prevent the thread from slipping off the spool and
jamming around the spool pin.

Additional spool pin

Use the additional spool pin when you need to wind a

bobbinwithoutunthreadingthemachinewhileworkingon

a sewing project (refer to page 109).
Set the spool stand q under the additional spool pin w.
Insert the additional spool pin w into the hole e.
Place the felt r and a spool on the pin.

q Spool stand
w Additional spool pin
e Hole for additional spool pin
r Felt

z

x

e

w

q

q

NOTE:

Theadditionalspoolpinisalsousedfortwinneedle

sewing.

Winding the Bobbin

Removing the bobbin

CAUTION:

Press the lockout key or turn the power switch off.

z Slidethehookcoverreleasebuttonq to the right,

and remove the hook cover plate w.

q Hookcoverreleasebutton
w Hook cover plate

x Removethebobbinfromthebobbinholder.

NOTE:

Usetheplasticbobbinsforhorizontalhookmarked
witha“J”.Usingotherbobbins,suchaspre-wound
paperbobbins,maycausestitchingproblemsand/
ordamagetothebobbinholder.

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Winding the bobbin

w

c

z

r

e

t

q

q

v

w

x

e

z Pull the thread from the spool.

Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread

into the guide slot q.

q Guide slot
x Draw the thread to the left and forward around the

thread guide w.

Draw the thread to the rear and to the right around

and under the guide plate e.

Firmly pull the thread to the right while holding it with

both hands.
w Thread guide
e Guide plate

NOTE:

You can adjust the bobbin winding speed in the
setting mode (refer to page 96).

c Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
r Bobbin
t Bobbin winder spindle

v Pass the thread to the bobbin.

Hold the thread with both hands and wind it around

the bobbin clockwise several times.

b

m ,

u

y

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n

!0

i

b Insert the thread into one of the slits u of the flange

plate y and pull the thread to cut.
y Flange plate
u Slit

n Push the bobbin stopper i to the left.
i Bobbin stopper

m Press the bobbin winding button o. The visual touch

screen will show the bobbin winding sign.
o Bobbin winding button

When the bobbin is fully wound, it will stop spinning

and the bobbin stopper returns to its original position

automatically.
, Remove the bobbin. Cut the thread with bobbin thread

cutter B !0.
! 0 Bobbin thread cutter B

NOTE:

For safety purposes, the machine will automatically
stop 1.5 minutes after starting bobbin winding.

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Inserting the bobbin

z

x

r

z Press the lockout key.

Place a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread

ew

q

t

running off counterclockwise as shown on the hook
cover plate.

q Lockout key
w End of thread
e Bobbin holder
r Hook cover plate

x Hold the bobbin with your fingertip so it does not

rotate.

Guide the thread into the front notch of the bobbin

holder.

Pull the thread to the left to pass it under the guide.

t Front notch
y Guide

y

c

v

i

o

!0

Correct

i

u

i

Wrong

c Draw the thread to the left to pass it into the guide

path marked “1”.

Make sure that the thread comes out from the side

notch of the bobbin holder.

u Guide path 1
i Side notch

NOTE:

If the thread does not come out from the side notch,
rethread from step z.

v Continue to draw the thread along the guide path

marked “2” and pull the thread to the right through the
slit. The thread will be cut to a proper length and held
in place.

o Guide path 2
! 0 Slit (Thread cutter)

b

r

b Set the left edge of the hook cover plate into opening.

Push down the hook cover plate to fit in place.

NOTE:

Unless otherwise noted, you can start sewing without
drawing up the bobbin thread.
Refer to page 17 for how to draw up the bobbin
thread.

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x

z

Threading the Machine

Press the needle up/down button to raise the take-up lever
to the highest position.
Press the lockout key to lockout the machine. The presser
foot will go down and the upper thread tension disks will
open.
q Lockout key

Pass the thread in order from z to m.

z

x

b
n

e

r

c

m

y

c

w

r

q

z Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread

into the guide slot.

w Guide slot
x Hold the thread with both hands and draw the thread

around the corner of the guide.

Firmly pull the thread toward you along the right

channel until the thread snaps.
e Corner of the guide
r Right channel

c Draw the thread down along the right channel and

around the bottom of the thread guide plate.
Pull the thread up along the left channel.
r Right channel
t Thread guide plate
y Left channel

v

u

b
n

m

i

o

t

v While holding the thread at the spool, firmly draw the

thread up and to the back of the take-up lever. Draw

the thread forward to draw it into the eye of the take-

up lever.
u Eye of the take-up lever

b Then pull the thread down along the left channel and

through the lower thread guide.
i Lower thread guide

n Slide the thread from the right of the needle bar thread

guide to the left.
o Needle bar thread guide

m Thread the needle with the needle threader (refer to

the next page).

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Automatic Needle Threader

NOTE:

The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16
needle.
Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended.

Do not use thread size 30 or thicker.
Make sure the machine is locked out.
z Draw the thread through the slit q of the needle

threader. The thread should pass under the hook w.
q Slit
w Hook

x

c

x Pull the thread up and slip it between the thread cutter

and face plate from behind.
Pull the thread toward you to cut.

c Press the needle threader button e.
The needle thread will be automatically threaded to

the needle eye.
e Needle threader button

e

r

v

v Pull the thread loop r to take the thread end out

through the needle eye to the rear.

r Thread loop

NOTE:

•Theautomaticneedlethreadercannotbeused

with the twin needle.

•Ifthethreadiscaughtinthehookandthethread

loop is not formed, remove the thread from the
hook and pull it to take the thread end out through
the needle eye.

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Drawing up the Bobbin Thread

After using auto thread cutting or threading the bobbin

holder, you can start sewing without drawing up the

bobbin thread.

However, you need to draw up the bobbin thread when

sewing gathering stitches etc.

z

Remove the bobbin. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin
holder again and rethread the bobbin holder according
to the instructions on page 14, but leave a 10 cm (4˝)
tail of bobbin thread as shown.

q Bobbin thread

NOTE:

Do not cut the bobbin thread with the thread cutter.

w Thread cutter

x

c

e

r

x

Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly
with your left hand.

e Needle thread

c

Press the needle up/down button twice to lower and
raise the needle and pick up the bobbin thread.

r Needle up/down button

v

v

Pull both threads 10 cm (4˝) under and behind the
presser foot.

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Replacing Needles

CAUTION:

Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
the machine or turn the power switch off before
replacing the needle.

Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.
Press the lockout key.
q Lockout key

Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
w Needle clamp screw

Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat
side of the needle to the rear.
e Flat side

r

Fabric

Fine

Medium

Heavy weight

Lawn
Georgette
Tricot

Sheeting
Jersey
Wool
Knit

Denim
Tweed
Coating
Quilting

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Thread Needle

Silk #80-100
Cotton #80-100
Synthetic #80-100

Silk #50
Cotton #50-80
Synthetic #50-80

Silk #30-50
Cotton #40-50
Synthetic #40-50

Universal needle

Universal needle

Universal needle

When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push it
up against the stopper pin and tighten the needle clamp
screw firmly with a screwdriver.

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.
r Gap

Never use a blunt needle.

Fabric, Thread and Needle Chart

• Forgeneralsewing,useredneedle.

Blue needle

#9/65-11/75
Red needle

Purple needle

#11/75-14/90

Red needle

Purple needle

#14/90-16/100

• Finethreadsandneedlesshouldbeused

for sewing fine fabrics.

• Ingeneral,usethesamethreadforboth

needle and bobbin.

• Useablueneedleforsewingnefabrics,

stretch fabrics, tricot and buttonholes to
prevent skipped stitches.

• Useapurpleneedleforsewingknits,free

quilting and across the hem to prevent
skipped stitches.

• Useastabilizerorinterfacetostretchor

fine fabrics to prevent seam puckering.

• Alwaystestthethreadandneedlesizeon

a small piece of the same fabric you will
use for actual sewing.

NOTE:

•1xtwinneedle,2xblueneedle(#11/75),1xred

needle (#14/90) and 1 x purple needle (#14/90)
are included in the needle case.

•Theautomaticneedlethreadercannotbeused

for threading a thread size #30 and thicker.

For embroidery:

•Ingeneral,useablueneedle.

•Usearedneedleorpurpleneedleforthickerfabrics.

•Useapurpleneedlefordensestitchembroideryand 

Quilting designs.

•Janomebobbinthreadforembroideryisrecommended

for bobbin.

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q

Replacing the Presser Foot

CAUTION:

Always make sure to press the lockout key to lock out
the machine.

Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.
Press the lockout key.
q Lockout key

w

Raise the presser foot lifter.
w Presser foot lifter

e

Press the black lever on the backside of the foot holder.
The presser foot will snap off.
e Lever

CAUTION

To avoid damaging the lever, do not push it down.

t

r

y

Place the desired foot under the foot holder so that the
pin of the foot lies just under the groove of the foot holder.
Lower the presser foot lifter to lock the foot in place.
r Pin
t Groove

Each foot is marked with an identification letter.
y Identification letter

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Replacing the Foot Holder

Replace the foot holder, if you use the dual feed feet,
darning foot or embroidery foot.

CAUTION:

Press the lockout key to lockout the machine before
replacing the foot holder.

Removing the presser foot holder

Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.
Press the lockout key and raise the presser foot with the
presser foot lifter.
q Lockout key
w Presser foot lifter

Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the presser foot
holder.
e Thumbscrew

NOTE:

Use the foot holders included in the standard
accessories only.

q

w

e

w

Attaching the dual feed holder

Attach the dual feed holder to the presser bar.
q Dual feed holder

Tighten the thumbscrew with your fingers.
Push the dual feed link to engage it with upper feed drive.
w Dual feed link
e Upper feed drive

Lower the presser foot lifter. Lower the needle to the
lowest position by turning the hand wheel.

Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver.

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q

w

Detaching and attaching the dual feed foot

Pull the foot toward you to remove it.
Insert the pins of the foot into the slits of the foot holder

and gently push the foot until it snaps into place.
q Pin
w Slit

Attaching the darning foot PD-H

Attach the darning foot PD-H to the presser bar by
putting the pin on the needle clamp screw.
q Pin
w Needle clamp screw

Tighten the thumbscrew firmly with the screwdriver.

Attaching the embroidery foot P

Attach the embroidery foot P to the presser bar from
behind (refer to page 107).

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Replacing the Needle Plate

Use the straight stitch needle plate when sewing with the
dual feed foot and also when embroidering.

CAUTION:

Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
the machine before replacing the needle plate.

e

Raise the needle and press the lockout key.
Press the presser foot lifter button to raise the presser
foot.
q Lockout key
w Unlock key
e Presser foot lifter button

Slide the extension table to the left to remove it.
Push down the needle plate release lever and the needle
plate will snap off.
r Needle plate release lever

A message will appear warning that the needle plate is
not secured.
Remove the needle plate to the right.

r

Place the straight stitch needle plate on the machine.
Set the left edge of the needle plate into the opening.

Push down on the mark of the needle plate until it locks
in place.

Make sure the warning message disappears and the
straight stitch is automatically selected.

Turn the hand wheel slowly and make sure that the
needle does not hit the needle plate.

Press the unlock key to unlock.

CAUTION:

Never press the needle plate release lever while
running the machine.

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q

Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot

You can raise and lower the presser foot with the presser
foot lifter button, the presser foot lifter or the knee lifter.
q Presser foot lifter button
w Presser foot lifter

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 or knee lifter.
This helps you to place layers of thick fabrics or
embroidery hoops under the foot.

w

w

NOTE:

The presser foot cannot be lowered with the presser
foot lifter if the foot was raised with the presser foot
lifter button.
The knee lifter cannot be used in the embroidery
mode.

Knee Lifter

The knee lifter is extremely helpful when sewing
patchwork, quilting etc., since it allows you to handle the
fabric while your knee controls the presser foot.

Attaching the knee lifter

Match the ribs on the knee lifter with the notches in the
knee lifter socket and insert the knee lifter.
q Knee lifter
w Knee lifter socket

q

r

e

Adjusting the knee lifter

The angle of knee lifter can be adjusted to fit your knee.
Loosen the setscrew and slide the angle bar in or out to
adjust the angle of the knee lifter.
Tighten the setscrew to secure the angle bar.
e Setscrew
r Angle bar

Using the knee lifter

Push the knee lifter with your knee to move the presser
foot up and down.
The knee lifter controls zigzag width of the variable
zigzag (refer to page 91).

NOTE:

Do not touch the knee lifter while stitching, otherwise
the fabric will not be fed smoothly.

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Retractable Sewing Light

In addition to the twin LED lights, the machine is
equipped with a retractable light.

Place your finger in the groove and slide the arm towards
you. The light will turn on automatically.
Adjust the angle of the light to illuminate the working
area.
q Arm
w Groove
Push back the arm to turn the light off and store it.

CAUTION:

Do not hit or exert excessive force on the arm of the
retractable sewing light as this may cause damage
when it is extended.

Optic Magnifier

Use the magnifier to get a larger view of the needle area.

w

q

Attaching the magnifier

Hold the knob with your fingers and insert the pin into the
hole in the bottom of the face plate.
Push the magnifier up until it snaps to fit.
Adjust the angle to get the best view.

q Pin
w Hole

Removing the magnifier

If the magnifier is not in use, turn it to the left out of sight
or pull it down to remove.

CAUTION:

Do not use or leave the magnifier in the direct sunlight,
otherwise it may cause a fire or burn.
Do not look at the sun through the magnifier as it can
damage your eyes.
Do not hit or exert excessive force on the optic
magnifier as this may cause damage when it is
attached.

q

r

e

w

r

r

Replacing the magnifier

To remove the lens, push or pull the lever q to the
opposite side to draw the pin out of the lens.
Remove the lens from the metal.

To attach the lens, insert it into the metal part e as
illustrated.
Push or pull the lever q to the opposite side to fix the
lens.

Higher numbers r indicates stronger magnification.
q Lever

w Lens
e Metal part
r Number

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t

Mode Selection

When you turn the power switch on, the visual touch
screen will show the ordinary sewing mode after a few
seconds.
The machine is set for straight stitch sewing.

NOTE:

After turning on the power, it takes several seconds to
display the opening window.
(This is the required boot up procedure.)

To switch to the embroidery mode, first turn the power
switch off then attach the embroidery unit (refer to pages
104-105).
Turn the power switch on and press the mode switch key.
q Mode switch key

A confirmation message w will appear. Do not press the
OK key or X key. Open the carriage arm and a warning
message e will appear. Press the OK key to switch to
the embroidery mode and the carriage will move to the
starting position.
To switch back to the ordinary sewing mode, press
the mode switch key and follow the instructions in the
confirmation message.

On-screen Help

Press the help key to open the help menu.
You can view movies on 7 topics of essential operations
of the machine, total power-on time of the machine or
total operating time of the machine.

Select the help topic by pressing the movie key and the
movie window will open.
q Help key
w Movie key
e Software version
r Total power-on time
t Total operating time

q

o

y i

!0 u

Press the play key to start the movie and press the pause
key to stop playing.
You can search through the movie in forward or reverse
direction by pressing the fast forward key or rewind key.
y Play key
u Pause key
i Fast forward key
o Rewind key

Press the return key to return to the beginning of the
movie.
!0 Return key

Press the X key to close the current window.

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