Janome MC6600P User Manual

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*Please Note: This version is only a partial manual. Visit your local Janome Dealer for a full version.

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INSTRUCTION BOOK

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MC6600P

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. Do not use outdoors.

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

administered.

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

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

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

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

12. Do not use bent needles.

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

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

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NAME OF PARTS............................................3

STANDARD ACCESSORIES ..........................4

GETTING READY TO SEW .............................5

Connecting the Power Supply .................................5

To use start/stop button........................................5

To use foot control................................................5

Controlling Sewing Speed.......................................6

Speed control slider .............................................6

Foot control ..........................................................6

Function Buttons ............................................. 7 - 10

Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ................11

Attaching the Knee Lifter.......................................11

Changing the Presser Foot ...................................12

Detaching and Attaching the Foot Holder .............12

Setting for Dual Feed Sewing................................13

To disengage the Dual Feed Device.....................14

Detaching the Dual Feed Foot..............................14

Variety of Presser Feet and Their Uses ................15

Winding the Bobbin ....................................... 16 - 18

Removing the bobbin .........................................16

Setting the spool of thread .................................16

Winding the bobbin.............................................17

Inserting the bobbin ...........................................18

Threading the Machine ................................. 19 - 22

Threading the machine............................... 19 - 22

Automatic needle threader .................................21

Drawing up the bobbin thread ............................22

Changing Needles.................................................23

Thread and Needle Chart .....................................23

Balancing Thread Tension .....................................24

Adjusting the tension..........................................24

Adjusting the Foot Pressure..................................25

Dropping the Feed Dog.........................................25

Selecting the Sewing Mode...................................26

The Help Button ....................................................27

Selecting the Pattern.............................................27

Customizing Machine Settings...................... 28 - 29

Resumption setting ............................................28

Sound setting .....................................................28

Language selection ............................................29

Window duration time setting .............................29

NAME OF PARTS

1. Foot Pressure Dial

2. Thread T ak e-up Lever

3. Thread Guide

4. Quick Reference Board

5. Speed Control slider

6. Retractable Thread Guide

7. Bobbin Winder Spindle

8. Bobbin Winder Stopper

9. LCD Screen

10. Function Buttons

11. LCD Contrast Adjusting Dial

12. Drop Feed Lever

13. Knee Lifter Socket

14. Stitch Balance Adjusting Screw

15. Tension Regulating Dial

16. Thread Cutter Button

17. Up/Down Needle Button

18. Auto-Lock Button

19. Reverse Button

20. Start/Stop Button

21. Hook Cover Plate Release Button

22. Hook Cover Plate

23. Needle Plate

24. Needle Threader

25. Thread Cutter

26. Face Plate

27. Zigzag Foot A

28. Foot Holder

29. Thumb Screw

30. Buttonhole Lever

31. Upper Feed Mechanism

32. Needle

33. Needle Clamp Screw

34. Carrying Handle

35. Bobbin Winding Tension Disk

36. Presser Foot Lifter

37. Spool Pins

38. Dual Feed Adjusting Dial

39. Machine Sockets

40. Foot Control Plug

41. Power Switch

42. Handwheel

43. Thread Cutter

44. Thread Guide 1

Attaching the quick reference board

The quick reference board and setscrews are included in the standard accessories. Fix the quick reference board on the backside of the machine with the two setscrews. Tighten the screws firmly with a screwdriver.

Setscrews

Quick Reference Board

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STANDARD ACCESSORIES

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

2. Overedge Foot C

3. Rolled Hem Foot D

4. Zipper Foot E

5. Satin Stitch Foot F

6. Blind Hem Foot G

7. Cording Foot H

8. Overcasting Foot M

9. Automatic Buttonhole Foot R

10. Screwdriver

11. Screwdriver

12. Set of Needles

13. Lint Brush

14. Seam Ripper

15. Spool Holder (Large)

16. Spool Holder (Small)

17. Bobbins

18. Quilting Bar

19. Basting/Darning Foot P-2

20. 1/4” Seam Foot O

21. Open Toe Satin Stitch Foot F-2

22. Cloth Guide with Screw

23. Quick Reference Chart

24. Instruction Book

25. Power Supply Cord

26. Foot Control

27. Accessory Box

28. Knee Lifter

29. Dual Feed Foot AD

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GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting the Power Supply

CAUTION

Always turn the power switch off and unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when the machine is not in use.

To use start/stop button

Turn off the power switch, then insert the machine plug into the machine and the power supply plug into the wall outlet. Turn on the power switch.

1Power Switch 2 Machine Plug 3 Machine Socket 4Power Supply Cord 5Power Supply Plug 6Wall Outlet

NOTE:

Make sure to use the power supply cord that comes with the machine.

To use foot control

Turn off the power switch, insert the foot control plug and machine plug into the machine, then the power supply plug into the wall outlet in this order. Turn on the power switch.

1Power Switch

2 Machine Plug 3 Machine Socket 4Foot Control Plug 5Power Supply Plug 6Wall Outlet 7Foot Control socket

Controlling Sewing Speed

Speed control slider

Sewing speed can be varied according to your sewing needs with the speed control slider.

q To increase sewing speed, slide it to the right. w To decrease sewing speed, slide it to the left.

Foot control

Sewing speed is varied by the foot control. The harder you press down on the foot control, the faster the machine runs.

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

Operating Instructions:

The symbol “O” on a switch indicates the "off" position of a switch. For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other): To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If it does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way. Foot controller Model 21371 is for use with sewing machine Model MC6600P.

Function Buttons

1 Start/stop button

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 slider.

The button turned on to red while the machine running. The button turned on to green while the machine stopping.

NOTES:

• Start/stop button cannot be used when the foot control is connected to the machine.

• If you start the machine with the presser foot up (normal up position or extra lifted position), the LCD screen will advise you to lower tht the machine. (See page 11. for the presser lifter position)

2 Reverse stitch button

When stitches D1, D2, 8, 9 Mode 1, D01, D02, 08, 09 Mode 2 and 01, 02 Mode 3 are selected, the machine will sew in reverse while the reverse stitch button is pressed. If you press the reverse stitch button when sewing any other stitches, the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop.

3 Auto-lock button

When stitches D1, D2, 8, 9 Mode 1, D01, D02, 08, 09 Mode 2 and 01, 02 Mode 3 are selected, the machine will immediately sew locking stitches when the Autolock button is pressed, then automatically stop. When sewing any other stitches, the machine will sew locking stitches at the end of the current pattern and automatically stop.

4 Up/down needle position button

Press this button to bring the needle up or down. The machine will stop with the needle up or down depending on the needle position determined by this button. The needle position LED will turn on when the down position is selected.

5 Needle up/down stop position LED

NOTE:

The needle will always stop in the up position after sewing buttonholes, bartacks, eyelets and darning. If you press the up/down needle position button when the presser foot is at the extra lifted position, the LCD screen will advise you to lower the foot.

6 Thread cutter button

Press this button after finishing sewing and the machine will trim the threads. The LED signal blinks while cutting the threads.

7 Thread Cutter Signal

NOTES:

The auto thread cutter will work well with normal sewing threads #30 or finer. Use the thread cutter on the face plate to cut the specialized or thick threads if the auto thread cutter does not work well. When starting the next seam, pull the needle thread to pick the bobbin thread up and draw them to the back and under the foot. Clean the auto thread cutter mechanism regularly to avoid malfunction due to built up lint. Avoid using a paper cored spool when it begins to empty since it will not unwind smoothly. It may cause the thread to bunch or slip when using the auto thread cutter.

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