Janome Horizon Memory Craft 8900QCP Instruction Manual

Instruction Book

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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.

DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock:

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

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.

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

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)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Names of Parts
Names of Parts...............................................................	3
Standard Accessories.....................................................	4
Accessories Storage.......................................................	5
Extension Table..............................................................	5
Getting Ready to Sew
Connecting the Power Supply.........................................	6
Machine Operating Buttons............................................	7
Controlling Sewing Speed..............................................	8
Foot control.....................................................................	8
Jog dial............................................................................	8
Function Keys.................................................................	9
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot........................	10
Knee Lifter.....................................................................	10
Adjusting the Foot Pressure...........................................	11
Dropping the Feed Dog..................................................	11
Balancing Thread Tension............................................	12
Lockout key...................................................................	13
Changing the Presser Foot...........................................	13
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder.....................	14
Dual Feed Foot.........................................................	14-15
Replacing the Needle Plate..........................................	16
Changing Needles........................................................	17
Fabric and Needle Chart...............................................	17
Winding the Bobbin...................................................	18-19
Inserting the Bobbin......................................................	20
Threading the Machine.................................................	21
Built-in Needle Threader...............................................	22
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread.....................................	23
Selecting the Patterns..............................................	24-25
Help Key........................................................................	26
Customizing Machine Settings.................................	27-31
TRADITIONAL SEWING
Straight Stitch...........................................................	32-34
Assembling the Extra Wide Table..................................	35
Using the Cloth Guide...................................................	35
Customizing the Preset Values of the Stitch Length
and Width....................................................................	36
Sewing with the Dual Feed Device................................	37
Dual Feed Balancing Dial..............................................	37
Lock-a-Matic Stitch.......................................................	38
Locking Stitch...............................................................	38
Straight Stitch with Left Needle Position.......................	39
Triple Stretch Stitch.......................................................	39
Knit Stitch......................................................................	39
Zipper Sewing..........................................................	40-42
Rolled Hem...................................................................	43
Gathering......................................................................	44
Pintucking.....................................................................	44
Basting..........................................................................	45
Zigzag Stitch.................................................................	46
Multiple Zigzag Stitch (Tricot stitch)..............................	47
Overcasting Stitch.........................................................	47
Knit Stitch......................................................................	48
Double Overcasting Stitch............................................	48
Overlocking Stitch.........................................................	49
Blind Hemming.........................................................	50-51
Shell Tuck......................................................................	52
Buttonholes...................................................................	53
Square (Sensor) buttonholes...................................	54-56
Using the Stabilizer Plate.........................................	57-58
Memory buttonholes................................................	59-60
Round end and fine fabric buttonholes.........................	61
Keyhole buttonholes.....................................................	61
Stretch buttonhole.........................................................	62
Corded buttonhole........................................................	63
Welted buttonhole....................................................	64-65

Button Sewing...............................................................	66
Darning.....................................................................	67-68
Tacking..........................................................................	69
Fly Stitches...................................................................	70
Eyelet............................................................................	71
Applique........................................................................	72
Fringing.........................................................................	73
Drawn Work..............................................................	73-74
Smocking......................................................................	74
Fagoting........................................................................	75
Scallop..........................................................................	75
Patchwork Piecing........................................................	76
Patchwork.....................................................................	76
Quilting..........................................................................	77
Stippling........................................................................	78
Clasp stitches................................................................	78
Free Motion Quilting (1).................................................	78
Free Motion Quilting (2)................................................	79
Satin Stitches................................................................	80
Twin Needle Sewing................................................	81-82
Programming a Pattern Combination
Pattern Combination.....................................................	83
Programming Auto-lock Stitch......................................	84
Programming Automatic Thread Cutting.......................	85
Mirror Image..................................................................	86
Pattern Combination with a Mirror Image......................	87
Sewing the Pattern from the Beginning.........................	88
Sewing the Pattern Combination from the Beginning.... 88
Bridge Stitches.........................................................	89-90
Checking Pattern Combination Length.........................	90
Monogramming........................................................	91-93
Editing a Pattern Combination.................................	94-95
Uniform Stitch Adjustment............................................	96
Individual Stitch Adjustment..........................................	97
Storing and Recalling a Pattern combination...........	98-99
Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns...........................	100
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Hook Area..............................................	101
Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide.....................	102
Problems and Warning Signals............................	103-104
Troubleshooting...........................................................	105

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Names of Parts

Names of Parts

q Thread take-up lever w Foot pressure dial e Reference chart

r Top cover

t Foot storage compartment y Bobbin thread cutter

u Bobbin winder stopper i Bobbin winder spindle o Hole for extra spool pin !0Spool holder (large)

!1Spool pin !2Thread tension dial !3Face cover !4Thread cutter

!5Extension table (accessory storage) !6Needle plate release lever !7Start/stop button

!8Reverse button !9Auto-lock button @0Needle up/down button @1Thread cutter button @2Speed control slider

@3Feed balancing dial @4Knee lifter socket @5Confirmation button @6Jog dial @7Function keys @8LCD screen @9Needle clamp screw #0Needle

#1Zigzag foot A #2Needle plate

#3Hook cover release button #4Hook cover plate #5Buttonhole lever #6Needle threader

#7Foot holder #8Feed dog #9Carrying handle $0Presser foot lifter $1Handwheel

$2Dual feed balancing dial

$3Connector for external thread cutter switch $4Drop feed lever

$5Power switch $6Foot control jack $7Machine socket

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Standard Accessories

q Zigzag foot A (set on the machine) w Rolled hem foot D

e Zipper foot E

r Satin stitch foot F

t Open-toe satin stitch foot F2 y Blind hemming foot G

u Overcast foot M i 1/4˝ seam foot O o Darning foot PD-H

!0Convertible free motion quilting foot QB-S !1Close-toe foot

!2Open-toe foot !3Clear view foot

!4Automatic buttonhole foot R !5Buttonhole stabilizer plate !6Dual feed foot holder !7Dual feed foot AD !8Button sewing foot T !9Quilting guide bar

@0Cloth guide

@1Bobbin (5 pcs.) (1 set on the machine) @2Spool holder (large, set on the machine) @3Spool holder (small)

@4Spool supporter @5Felt

@6Extra spool pin @7Needle case @8Screwdriver @9Lint brush

#0Seam ripper (Buttonhole opener) #1Knee lifter

#2Needle plate for straight stitch #3Touch panel stylus

#4Power cable #5Foot control

#6Instructional video DVD #7Instruction book #8Extra wide table #9Semi-hard fabric cover

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Accessories Storage

The accessories can be conveniently stored in the foot storage compartment under the top cover and in the extension table.

Under top cover: q Zigzag foot A w Overcast foot M e Zipper foot E

r Satin stitch foot F

t Blind hemming foot G y Foot holder

u Touch panel stylus i Clear view foot

o Open-toe foot !0Close-toe foot

!1Convertible free motion quilting foot QB-S

In extension table: q Cloth guide

w Needle plate e Bobbin

r Presser foot

Other accessories can be also stored in the compartment.

Extension Table

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

q Extension table w Free-arm

To detach:

Draw the table out to the left.

To attach:

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

Free-arm sewing

Free-arm sewing is used for stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or any other tubular garments. It is also useful for darning socks or mending knees or elbows.

w Free-arm

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Getting Ready to Sew

Connecting the Power Supply

z First make sure the power switch q is off.

zx Insert the machine plug w of the power supply cord

into the machine socket e.

q			c Insert the power supply plug r into the wall outlet t,
		c	and turn the power switch q on.
			qPower switch
			wMachine plug
			eMachine socket
	e		rPower supply plug
			tWall outlet
		w	NOTES:
			Make sure to use the power supply cable that came
			with the machine.
			If you turn off the power switch, wait for 5 seconds

tbefore turning it on again.

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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.

		If you wish to use the foot control, pull out the cord from
	z	the foot control and insert the pin connector into the jack
		on the machine.
		z First make sure the power switch q is off.
q	v	x Insert the machine plug w of the power supply cord
		into the machine socket e.
		c Draw out the cord from the foot control and insert the
	t	pin connector r into the jack t on the machine.
		v Insert the power supply plug y into the wall outlet u,
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		qPower switch
	w	wMachine plug
		eMachine socket
		rPin connector
		tJack
		yPower supply plug

uuWall outlet

y	NOTE:
	The start/stop button does not work when the foot
	control is connected.

Operating Instructions:

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

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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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Machine Operating Buttons

q Start/stop button

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Press this button to start or stop the machine.

The machine starts running slowly for the first few

stitches, it then runs at the speed set by the speed control

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slider. The machine runs slowly as long as this button is

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pressed.

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

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green when it has been stopped.

Pressing and holding this button while sewing will slow

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down the sewing speed and the machine will stop when

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the button is released.

NOTES:

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• The start/stop button cannot be used when the foot

control is connected to the machine.

• The machine will not start if the presser foot is up

and the LCD screen shows message (A) or (B).

Lower the presser foot and start the machine

• You can select the desired start-up speed from

slow, normal or high (refer to page 29).

w Reverse button

(A)

(B)

When sewing stitch pattern D1 (D1S), D4 (D4S), 9, 10, 11,

D94, D95, D96, 164, 165, 166 or 167, the machine will sew

in reverse as long as the reverse button is pressed.

If stitch pattern D1 (D1S), D4 (D4S), 9, 10, 11, D94, D95,

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D96, 164, 165, 166 or 167 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.

e Auto-lock button

When sewing stitch pattern D1 (D1S), D4 (D4S), 9, 10,

11 D94, D95, D96, 164, 165, 166 or 167, the machine will

immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop

when the auto-lock button is pressed.

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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 auto thread cutting option is

turned on.

r Needle up/down button

Press this button to bring the needle bar up or down.

The machine will stop with the needle in down position.

However, you can change the needle stop position in the

setting mode (refer to page 29).

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NOTE:

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The LED signal y is turned on when the down position

is selected and vice versa.

t Thread cutter button

Press this button when you finish sewing to trim the

threads. The needle bar automatically rises after trimming

the threads (refer to page 33).

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NOTES:

The LED signal u is turned on when the auto thread

cutter is selected (refer to page 85).

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Use the thread cutter on the face cover if the thread is

#30 or thicker.

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Controlling Sewing Speed

Speed control slider

You can limit the maximum sewing speed 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.

	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 slider when the foot control is fully
	depressed.
q	Cord storage
w	The cord of the foot control can be conveniently stored in
	the cord storage under the base cover of the foot control.
	q Base cover
	w Cord
	e Hook
	Operating Instructions:
e	Foot control model 21380 is for use with this sewing
	machine.

	Jog dial
	q Jog dial
	The jog dial is used for selecting stitch patterns,
	characters and certain settings.
	Turn the jog dial clockwise or counterclockwise with your
	fingertip to browse patterns or settings.
q	w Confirm button
w	Press the confirm button to select the desired pattern or
	settings.

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Function Keys

q Stitch width adjusting key (refer to pages 34, 46, 58) Press this key to alter the stitch width or needle drop position.

w Stitch length adjusting key (refer to pages 34, 46, 58) Press this key to alter the stitch length.

e Edit key (refer to pages 24, 58, 94)

Press this key to edit the programmed pattern combinations.

r Startover key (refer to page 88)

Press this key to sew a pattern combination from the beginning.

t Twin needle key (refer to page 81-82) Press this key when sewing with a twin needle.

y Elongation key (refer to page 80)

Press this key to elongate satin stitch patterns.

u Mirror image key (refer to pages 86-87)

Press this key to sew a mirror image of the selected pattern.

i Memory key (refer to pages 36, 69) Press this key to register programmed pattern combinations.

Up to 50 program can be memorized.

This key is also used to customize the default settings of stitch length and width.

o Mode key (refer to page 24)

Press this key to open the group selection window.

!0Monogram key (refer to pages 91-92)

Press this key to select one of 5 letter styles available.

!1Clear key (refer to pages 26, 30, 36, 95, 99) Press this key to delete the last memorized pattern.

Press and hold this key until the buzzer sounds to delete the whole pattern combination.

!2Auto thread cutter key (refer to page 85) Press this key before sewing, if you wish to cut the

threads automatically after finishing sewing with a locking stitch.

When programming a pattern combination, press this key after the last programmed pattern to cut the threads automatically after finishing sewing.

The LED signal on the thread cutter button will turn on when the auto thread cutter key is pressed.

!3Direct pattern selection keys (refer to page 25) Press one of 6 keys to select a stitch pattern directly.

!4Set key (refer to page 27)

Press this key to open the machine setting window for customizing the machine settings.

!5Favorite setting key (refer to page 36)

Press this key to view information on the selected pattern.

!6Memory recall key (refer to page 98-99)

Press this key to memorize the selected pattern or recall the memorized pattern.

!7Help key (refer to page 26)

Press this key to view information on the selected pattern.

!8Lockout key (refer to page 13)

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 are deactivated.

To unlock the machine, press this key again.

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	Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot
	The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot.
w	q Presser foot lifter
	You can raise the presser foot higher than the normal up
q	position. This allows for changing the needle plate, and
	also helps you to place thick layers of fabrics under the
	foot.
	w Extra lifted position
	NOTE:
	Do not turn the hand wheel of press the up/down
	needle button when the presser foot is in the extra
	lifted position.

Knee Lifter

The knee lifter is extremely helpful when sewing

w 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	Adjusting the knee lifter
	The angle of the knee lifter can be adjusted to fit you.
	Loosen the setscrew and slide the angle bar in or out to
	adjust the angle of the knee lifter.
e	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 easily move the
	presser foot up and down.
	You can control how high the foot rises by the amount of
r	knee pressure you exert.

NOTE:

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

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		Adjusting the Foot Pressure
		The foot pressure can be adjusted with the foot pressure
	q	dial located under the top cover.
		The dial has 7 setting positions from 1 to 7.
		For ordinary sewing, set 5 at the setting mark.
		q Foot pressure dial
		w Setting mark
		Reduce the pressure when sewing fine synthetics and
w		stretch fabrics.
		To reduce the pressure, set the dial at a lower number.
		The recommended dial setting for the selected pattern will
		be show on the LCD screen.
		For example, set the dial at 4 for applique stitches.
		e Recommended setting

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Dropping the Feed Dog

The feed dog can be lowered for basting, sewing on buttons, free motion quilting etc.

Shift the drop feed lever toward you to lower the feed dog.

q Drop feed lever

w Feed dog

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Shift the drop feed lever away from you to raise the feed dog, it will return to the up position when you start the machine.

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NOTE:

If you start the machine with the feed dog lowered, a message will appear on the LCD screen.

The machine will not run with the feed dog lowered when pattern number 23-33, 35-40 or monogram is selected.

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Balancing Thread Tension

Auto-thread tension

						For general sewing, set the thread tension dial at AUTO,
						which covers a wide range of sewing conditions.
						Recommended tension setting for the selected pattern is
						indicated on the LCD screen.
							q Thread tension dial
	q						w Recommended tension setting
					w
							NOTE:
							Manual thread tension adjustment may be required
							when the stitch width is set more than “7.0” (see
							below).
					w

w	q	Balanced thread tension
e		For straight stitch sewing, both needle and bobbin
		threads will join at the middle of the fabrics.

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w q For zigzag stitch sewing, the needle thread will appear slightly on the wrong side of the fabric.

e	q Wrong side of fabric
	w Right side of fabric
	e Needle thread
	r Bobbin thread

	r	Manual thread tension adjustment
		You should adjust the tension manually if the LCD screen
		shows a tension setting other than AUTO.
		You may also need to adjust tension manually depending
		on the sewing conditions such as the type of fabric and
		number of layers.
		If the needle thread is too tight, the bobbin thread
w	q	appears on the right side of the fabric.
		q Wrong side of fabric
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		w Right side of fabric
		e Needle thread
		r Bobbin thread
r		Turn the thread tension dial to a lower number to
		decrease the thread tension.
		If the needle thread is too loose, the needle thread loops
		on the underside of the fabric.
w	q	q Wrong side of fabric
		w Right side of fabric
e		e Needle thread
		r Bobbin thread
		Turn the thread tension dial to a higher number to
r		increase the thread tension.

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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 are deactivated.

To unlock the machine, press this key again.

Changing the Presser Foot

		CAUTION:
		Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
	q	the machine or turn the power switch off before
		replacing the presser foot.

Raise the needle to its highest position and raise the presser foot lifter.

w Press the black lever on the back of the foot holder. The presser foot will drop off.

q Lever

w Presser foot

Attaching the presser foot

Place the presser foot so that the pin on the foot lies just

uunder the groove of the foot holder.

Lower the presser bar to lock the foot in place. Each foot is marked with an identification letter.

r	r Groove
t	t Pin
	y Presser foot
	u Identification letter
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q	Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder

	w	CAUTION:
		Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
		the machine or turn the power switch off before
		replacing the presser foot.
		Removing the foot holder
		Raise the presser foot and loosen the setscrew.
	e	Remove the foot holder.
	w	Attaching the foot holder
		Attach the foot holder to the presser bar from the rear.
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		Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver.
		Attach the needle after installation of the foot holder.
		q Presser bar
		w Foot holder
		e Setscrew
		NOTE:
	e	Lower the presser foot when loosening and tightening
		the thumbscrew if it is hard to access.

Dual Feed Foot

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		CAUTION:
		Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
	q	the machine or turn the power switch off before
		replacing the presser foot.

	w	z Raise the needle to its highest position.
		Raise the presser foot lifter.
		qPresser foot lifter
		w Needle
	x	x Loosen the setscrew.
		Remove the foot holder.
	e	eFoot holder
		rSetscrew

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cAttach the dual feed foot holder to the presser bar.

Tighten the setscrew lightly with your finger. tDual feed link

yDual feed foot holder uUpper feed drive iDual feed foot

vPush the dual feed link to engage it with upper feed drive.

bLower the presser foot lifter. Lower the needle to the lowest position by turning the handwheel.

n Tighten the setscrew securely with the screwdriver.

Replacing 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.

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	Replacing the Needle Plate
z	Use the straight stitch needle plate when sewing fine
	fabrics or sewing with the dual feed foot.

	q	CAUTION:
		Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
		the machine or turn the power switch off before
	w	replacing the needle plate.
		z Turn the handwheel and raise the needle to the
		highest position.
	x	Raise the presser foot lifter to the extra lifted position.
		qPresser foot lifter
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		wNeedle
		x Slide the extension table to the left to remove it.
		Push down the needle plate release lever and the
		needle plate will snap off.
		eNeedle plate release lever
		rNeedle plate

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

v		v Push down on the needle plate mark until the needle
		plate locks in place.
	t	Turn the power switch on or press the lockout key to
		unlock. 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.

t Needle plate mark y Warning message

CAUTION:

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

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Changing Needles

CAUTION:

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

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Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button and lower the presser foot.

Turn the power switch off.

e		Loosen the needle clamp screw and remove the needle
		from the clamp.
		q Needle clamp screw
	w	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 with a screwdriver.
		w Flat side
		e Stopper pin

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

r be consistent.

Never use a blunt needle. r Gap

	Fabric		Thread	Needle
		Lawn	Silk #80-100	#9/65-11/75
	Fine	Georgette	Cotton #80-100
				Blue tip needle
		Tricot	Synthetic #80-100
		Sheeting	Silk #50
		Jersey		#11/75-14/90
	Medium		Cotton #50-80
		Wool		Red tip needle
			Synthetic #50-80
		Knit
		Denim	Silk #30-50
		Tweed		#14/90-16/100
	Heavy weight		Cotton #40-50
		Coating		Purple tip needle
			Synthetic #40-50
		Quilting

NOTE:

1 x twin needle, 2 x blue tip needle (#11/75), 1 x red tip needle (#14/90) and 1 x purple tip needle (#14/90) are included in the needle case.

Fabric and Needle Chart

•For general sewing, use needle size

#11/75 or #14/90.

•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 fine fabrics, stretch fabrics and buttonholes to prevent skipped stitches.

•Use a purple needle for sewing thick fabrics, denims, quilt layers 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.

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		Winding the Bobbin
	q	Removing the Bobbin
		Slide the hook cover release button to the right, and
		remove the hook cover plate.
		q Hook cover release button
		w Hook cover plate
		Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder.
w	e	e Bobbin

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

q	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.
	q Large spool holder

	NOTE:
	Use the small spool holder to hold narrow or small
	spools of thread.
w	w Small spool holder

	Extra spool pin
	Use the extra spool pin when you need to wind a bobbin
	without unthreading the machine while working on a
	sewing project.
y	Insert the extra spool pin into the spool supporter and
	then into the hole beside the horizontal spool pin.
e	Place the felt cushion on the spool pin and place a spool
	of thread on it as shown.
	e Extra spool pin
r	r Spool supporter
	t Hole for extra spool pin

ty Felt cushion

NOTE:

The extra spool pin is also used for twin needle sewing.

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			Winding the Bobbin
z			z Pull the thread from the spool.
			Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread
			into the guide slot.
	q	x	q Guide slot
			x Draw the thread to the left and forward around the
			thread guide.
			Draw the thread to the rear and to the right around
			under the guide plate.
			Firmly pull the thread to the right while holding it with
	e		both hands.
			w Thread guide
			e Guide plate
w
			c Pass the thread through the hole in the bobbin from
c v	r		the inside to the outside.
			Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
			Push the bobbin to the right. The bobbin winding
			window appears.
			r Hole
			v Hold the free end of the thread in your hand and start
			the machine.
			Stop the machine when the bobbin has wound several
			layers, and cut the thread close to the hole in the
b			bobbin.
			NOTE:
			Set the speed control slider at the fastest position.
			b Start the machine again.
	t		Stop the machine when the bobbin is fully wound and
			stops spinning.
			Return the bobbin winder spindle to its original
			position.
			Remove the bobbin and cut the thread with the thread

cutter.

t Thread cutter

NOTE:

For safety purposes, the machine will automatically stop approximately 90 seconds after starting bobbin winding.

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Inserting the Bobbin

z

z Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise.

CAUTION:

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

x	x Guide the thread into the front notch on the bobbin
	holder.
	q Front notch

q

c	c Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the
	tension spring blades.
	w Tension spring blades

	w
v	v Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread
	slips into the side notch.
	e Side notch
	e

b	b Pull out about 10 cm (4˝) of thread to the rear.
	Reattach the hook cover plate.
	r Hook cover plate
	NOTE:
	The threading chart is shown on the hook cover plate
	for your reference.
	r

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v	x	z
b		c
	n
		z
		m
		q
x	w

Threading the Machine

Raise the presser foot lifter to raise the presser foot. Turn the power switch on.

Press the needle up/down button to raise the take-up lever to the highest position.

Press the lockout key or turn the power switch off. Pass the thread in the order from z to m.

CAUTION:

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

zHold the thread with both hands and pass the thread into the guide slot.

q Guide slot

xHold 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.

w Corner of the guide e Right channel

	e
	e
c	v		c Draw the thread down along the right channel and
		y	around the bottom of the thread guide plate. Pull the
			thread up along the left channel.
t			e Right channel
			r Thread guide plate
			t Left channel
			v While holding the thread at the spool, firmly draw the
			thread up and to the back of the take-up lever. Draw
	r		the thread forward to slip it into the eye of the take-up
			lever.
			y Eye of the take-up lever
b n m			b Then pull the thread down along the left channel and
			through the lower thread guide.
u			u Lower thread guide
			n Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide
			from the right.
			i Needle bar thread guide
	i		m Thread the needle with the needle threader (refer to
			the next page).

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Built-in Needle Threader

z

NOTES:

• The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16 needle.

Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended.

• The needle threader cannot be used with the twin

needle.

q

CAUTION:

Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine before using the built-in needle threader.

wz Turn the power switch ON.

		Press the needle up/down button to raise the needle.
		Press the lockout key to lock the machine.
		Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go.
		The threader hook comes out through the needle eye
		from behind.
		q Needle up/down button
e		w Lockout key
	r	e Threader knob
		r Threader hook
x		x Draw the thread from left to right, under the left guide,
		threader hook and right guide.
		Draw the thread around the right guide toward you.
		t Left guide
		y Right guide

	y
	t
c	c Raise the threader slowly so a loop of the thread is
	pulled up through the needle eye.
	u Threader loop

	u
v	v Remove the thread end through the needle eye to the
	rear.
	NOTE:
	The needle threader cannot be used with the twin
	needle.

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Drawing up the Bobbin Thread

z	z Raise the presser foot lifter.
	Hold the needle thread with your finger.
	q Needle thread

q

x	x Press the needle up/down button twice to draw up the
	bobbin thread.
w	w Needle up/down button

c	c Pull the needle thread to bring up the loop of bobbin
	thread.
	e Loop of bobbin thread

e

v	v Pull both threads 10 cm (4˝) and draw them to the rear
	under the presser foot.

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Selecting the Patterns

								The stitch patterns are classified into 11 groups and
								monogramming.
	q							To select the desired stitch pattern, refer to the reference
								chart inside the top cover to identify the stitch group and
								pattern number.
	w							q The stitch patterns that start with “D” (for example, D1,
								D2 or D94) can be sewn with the dual feed foot AD.
	e							w The stitch patterns end with “S” (for example, D1S,
								D2S, D3S or D4S) can be sewn with the needle plate
								for straight stitch.
								e The stitch patterns shaded with red can be turned over
								vertically (refer to page 86).
z								z When turning the power switch on, the LCD screen
								will show the straight stitch D1 selected.
					w		q	Press the mode key and the group selection window
								will open.
								q Mode key
								w Group selection window

x	x Turn the jog dial or press the edit key to browse
	through the groups.
t	e Jog dial
	r Edit key
e	NOTE:
	To close the group selection window, press the cross
	mark with the touch panel stylus.
	t Cross mark
	r
c	c Press the confirm button in the center of the jog dial to
	select the group enclosed with a frame, or press the
	icon of the desired group with the touch panel stylus.
	y Confirm button
	u Touch panel stylus

y

u

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v

b

u

!1

i

o!0 !2!3

vThe pattern selection window will open.

Turn the jog dial and press the confirm button, or press the stitch icon to select the desired stitch pattern.

bThe LCD screen will display the pattern number and stitch image, along with information such as stitch width and length, recommended foot, foot pressure and tension setting.

u Stitch image i Pattern number

o Stitch width !0Stitch length

!1Recommended presser foot type

!2Foot pressure !3Tension setting

NOTE:

A message window will be displayed briefly when certain stitch pattern is selected.

CAUTION:

Do not press the surface of the LCD screen with hard or sharp objects like pencils, screwdrivers or the like. Use the touch panel stylus to press the LCD screen.

q

Direct pattern selection

Pattern D1-D4 (D1S-D4S), 9 and D95 can be selected by pressing the corresponding direct pattern selection key.

q Direct pattern selection keys

NOTE:

Only D1S, D2S, D3S and D4S can be selected when the needle plate for straight stitch is attached.

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w

q

z

x

e

c

v

Help Key

Pressing this key will show alternative applications and useful information for the following stitch patterns:

q Help key

When one of the above patterns is selected, the “?” mark is displayed.

w “?” mark

Example: Stitch pattern D1 is selected.

When you press the help key, the following will be displayed on the LCD screen as you turn the jog dial.

zThe first page shows the zigzag foot A and quilting guide bar for quilting.

xThe second page shows the rolled hem foot D for rolled hemming applications.

NOTE:

Arrow marks indicate that there are previous and next pages to be displayed.

e Arrow marks

cThe third page shows the zipper foot E for zipper sewing applications.

vPages A1 to A6 and D1 to D6 show step-by-step instructions on how to engage and disengage the dual feed device.

NOTES:

Use the jog dial to scroll through the pages.

To close the help window, press the help key again or press the clear key.

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Customizing Machine Settings

				You can customize the machine settings to your
				preference.
		w		q
				Press the set key and the LCD screen will show the
		e		machine setting window.
				q Set key
				w Machine setting window
				To close the machine setting window, press the cross
				mark.
				e Cross mark
		r		Turn the jog dial to select the desired item to set and
				press the confirm button
			t
				r Jog dial
				t Confirm button
				Screen brightness
				The screen brightness can be adjusted from level 0 to 20.
				The preset level is 10.
				Turn the jog dial to adjust the screen brightness.
				Press the confirm button to register the new setting.

Buzzer sound

The level of the buzzer sound can be adjusted and you can mute the buzzer in normal operation.

Turn the jog dial to select the desired sound level; mute, low normal or loud.

Press the confirm button to register the new setting.

You can select the desired level by also pressing a sound level icon with the touch panel stylus.

NOTE:

Items and settings can also be selected by pressing the relevant icon on the LCD screen.

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q

q

w

Sub window display time

A sub window will appear when selecting certain patterns such as buttonholes.

The duration of the sub window display can be altered. q Sub window

Turn the jog dial to select x0.5 (1 second), x1.0 (2 seconds) or x1.5 (3 seconds).

The preset time is x1.0 (2 seconds).

Press the confirm button to register the new setting.

Resumption setting

The last pattern sewn before turning the power off can be recalled when turning the power on again by setting the resumption setting on.

Turn the jog dial to select the normal set or resumption set. Press the confirm button to register the new setting.

q Normal set

w Resumption set

Language selection

You can choose one of the 15 languages for screen display.

Turn the jog dial to select the desired language. Press the confirm button to register the new setting.

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