Janome Memory Craft 4400 Instruction Manual

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

IMPORTANT

Be sure to keep machine away from static electricity, heat sources, humidity, and direct sunlight.

When using your sewing machine for the first few times, place a waste fabric under the presser foot and run the machine without thread for a few minutes. Wipe away any oil which may have appeared.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I NAMES OF PARTS
Name of Parts........................................................................	3
Screen Sharpness Adjusting Dial ..........................................	4
Extension Table .....................................................................	4
Standard Accessories ............................................................	5
SECTION II GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting Machine to Power Supply .................................	6
For Your Safety .....................................................................	6
Controlling Sewing Speed ....................................................	6
Main Function of Buttons/Keys ............................................	7
¥ Up/down needle position button .........................................	7
¥ Auto-lock button .................................................................	7
¥ Reverse button ....................................................................	7
¥ Mode selection key .............................................................	8
¥ Twin needle key ..................................................................	8
¥ Editing key .........................................................................	8
¥ Stitch width selection key ...................................................	8
¥ Stitch length selection key ..................................................	8
¥ Message key .......................................................................	9
¥ Turn-over memory key .......................................................	9
¥ Elongation key ....................................................................	9
¥ Stock/call key .....................................................................	9
¥ Clear key ...........................................................................	10
¥ Memory key .....................................................................	10
¥ Direct pattern selection and number keys ........................	10
¥ Pattern selection and screen indication .............................	11
¥ Number key selection ........................................................	11
Memory Mode/Buzzer Sound/Multiple
Language Settings ...............................................................	12
To Raise or Drop the Feed Dogs .........................................	13
Pressure Lever.....................................................................	13
Presser Foot Lifter ..............................................................	13
Changing Needles ...............................................................	14
To Attach and Remove the Presser Foot .............................	14
To Remove and Attach the Foot Holder .............................	14
Selecting Needle and Thread ..............................................	15
Winding the Bobbin ............................................................	16
¥ Set the spool .....................................................................	16
¥ Removing the bobbin .......................................................	16
¥ Winding the bobbin ..........................................................	17
¥ Inserting the bobbin ..........................................................	18
Threading the Machine .......................................................	19
¥ Threading the machine .....................................................	19
¥ Needle threader .................................................................	20
¥ Drawing up the bobbin thread ..........................................	21
Balanced Thread Tension ....................................................	22
¥ Auto-thread tension ..........................................................	22

¥ Manual thread tension adjustment ..............................		22
SECTION III	BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch Sewing ......................................................		23
¥ Starting to sew ................................................................		23
¥ Changing sewing direction ...........................................		23
¥ Finishing sewing .............................................................		23
Practice Common Stitching Skills...................................		24
Using the Seam Guides on the Needle Plate ................		24
Turning Square Corners ...................................................		24
Using the Quilting Bar .....................................................		24
Sewing on Heavy Fabrics .................................................		24
¥ Manual stitch length ......................................................		25
¥ Variable needle position ...............................................		25
Various Utility Stitch ........................................................		26
¥ Basting ............................................................................		26
¥ Straight stitches ..............................................................		27
¥ Automatic reverse stitch ...............................................		27
¥ Triple stretch stitch ........................................................		27
¥ Auto-lock stitch ..............................................................		27
¥ Stretch stitch ...................................................................		28
¥ Saddle stitch ...................................................................		28
¥ Sculpture stitch ..............................................................		28
Zigzag Stitch ......................................................................		29
¥ Interfacing ......................................................................		29
¥ To change the width and length ...................................		29
Variation of Zigzag Stitches ............................................		30
¥ Overcasting.....................................................................		30
¥ Tricot stitch	.....................................................................	30
¥ Knit stitch .......................................................................		31
¥ Overedge sewing (1) .....................................................		31
SECTION IV	DECORATIVE STITCHING
	TECHNIQUES
Overedge Sewing (2), (3) .................................................		32
Sewing Buttons .................................................................		33
Sensor Buttonhole .......................................................		34-37
¥ Automatic buttonholing ................................................		34
¥ Sewing preparation........................................................		35
¥ Starting sewing ...............................................................		36
Adjusting Stitch Width and Density in Buttonholes		.... 37
¥ Sensor buttonhole 09 and 10 ........................................		38
¥ Adjusting the stitch width and
density in buttonholes 09 and 10..................................		38
Corded Buttonholes .........................................................		39
Free Size Automatic Buttonhole 20................................		40
Zipper Sewing ...................................................................		41
¥ Put in a zipper ................................................................		41
¥ Attaching the zipper foot ..............................................		41
¥ Fabric preparation .........................................................		41

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Zipper Sewing, contÕd .......................................................	42
Darning ..............................................................................	43
¥ To sew ..............................................................................	43
¥ For darning less than 2 cm ............................................	43
¥ To memorize darning stitches .......................................	43
¥ Adjusting the shape of darning stitches ......................	43
Bartacking .........................................................................	44
¥ Memorizing bartacking .................................................	44
¥ Adjusting the evenness of bartacking stitches............	44
Rolled Hem .......................................................................	45
Blind Stitch Hemming......................................................	46
¥ How to fold the fabric ...................................................	46
¥ How to sew .....................................................................	46
¥ Changing the needle position .......................................	46
Pintucking ..........................................................................	47
Quilting ..............................................................................	47
Shell Tack ...........................................................................	48
Applique ............................................................................	48
Smocking ...........................................................................	49
Fagoting .............................................................................	49
Scallop Stitch (A), (B)......................................................	50
Patchwork ..........................................................................	51
Satin Stitch Sewing ...........................................................	51
Cross Stitch ........................................................................	52
Decorative Stitch ..............................................................	52
Cording ..............................................................................	53
Twin Needle Stitching ......................................................	54
Adjusting Pattern Balance ..............................................	55
¥ Adjusting distorted stretch stitch patterns ..................	55
¥ Adjusting distorted letters or numbers in
B or C Mode ...................................................................	55
¥ Adjusting the stitch density for buttonhole 20 ...........	55
Programming Decorative Stitch Patterns 61, 58 ...........	56
¥ A programmed stitch sewing pattern finishing with
auto-lock, stitches 61, 58, 98 ..........................................	56
Cycle Stitching with Mirror Image Patterns ..................	57
Restarting Programmed Patterns ...................................	57
Elongation .........................................................................	58
¥ Sewing sample, stitch pattern 51 ..................................	58
Sewing Letters in Block Style .........................................	59
Combining Letters in Script Style ..................................	60
Editing Function (1) .........................................................	61
¥ Check and correct pattern combination
before sewing .................................................................	61
¥ Deleting a stitch pattern, letter or
number by editing ..........................................................	61
¥ Adding letters or space between letters ......................	62
Editing Function (2) .........................................................	63

¥ Uniform width, length adjustment...............................	63
Editing Function (3) .........................................................	63
¥ Custom stitch sizing .......................................................	63
SECTION V CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Care of Your Machine ......................................................	64
Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dogs ......................	64
Replacing the Bobbin Holder .........................................	64
Replacing the Light Bulb.................................................	65
¥ Removing light bulb ......................................................	65
¥ Attaching light bulb .......................................................	65
Troubleshooting ...........................................................	66, 67
¥ When message appears on the screen .........................	67

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SECTION I NAME OF PARTS

Names of Parts

q Spool holder w Spool pin

e Auto-tension dial r Upper thread guide t Thread take-up lever y Face plate

u Thread cutter i Needle threader o Needle plate

!0Extension table

!1Hook cover plate

!2Hook cover plate release button

!3Feed balancing dial

!4Reverse button

!5Auto-lock button

!6Up/down needle button

!7Speed setting lever

!8Keyboard

!9Screen sharpness adjustment dial

@0LCD screen

@1Needle clamp

@2Needle

@3Presser foot

@4Foot holder

@5Thumb screw

@6Pattern chart

@7Carrying handle

@8Bobbin winder spindle

@9Bobbin winder stopper

#0Handwheel

#1Power switch

#2Machine sockets

#3Drop feed lever

#4Free arm

#5Buttonhole lever

#6Presser foot lifter

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Screen Sharpness Adjusting Dial

Use this to adjust the sharpness of the liquid crystal display.

If no indication is shown on the screen after you switch on the power, adjust the screen brightness with this dial.

Extension Table

The extension table provides added sewing surface and can be easily removed for free arm sewing.

Detaching the table:

Pull the table away from the machine, as illustrated.

Free arm sewing

Free arm sewing is useful for darning socks or mending knees, elbows or areas of wear in childrenÕs cloths.

Attaching the table:

Push the extension table until it snaps into the machine.

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q Bobbins

w H: Cording foot e G: Blind hem foot r D: Hemmer foot t C: Overedge foot y E: Zipper foot

uA: Zigzag foot

* It is attached on the machine.

i F: Satin stitch foot

	o		!0		o Screwdriver
					!0R: Automatic buttonhole foot
	!1				!1Lint brush
					!2Set of needles
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	!3				!4Spool holder (Large)
			!6		* It is attached on the machine.
					!5Spool holder (Small)
	!4	!5	!7	@1	!6Additional spool pin
					!7Felt
					!8Spool base
	!8	!9	@0		!9L: Quilting bar

@0M: Overcasting foot

@1P: Darning foot

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@3Power supply cord

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		SECTION II GETTING READY TO SEW
		Connecting Machine to Power Supply
	r	Before connecting the power supply, make sure the
		voltage and frequency shown on the machine conform to
		your electrical power.
		Turn off the power switch, and insert the foot control plug
		q, machine plug w, into the machine and power supply
w		plug e into the outlet in the following order.
			q Foot control plug
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			e Power supply plug
q			r Power switch
y			t Power supply cord
			y Foot control
		For Your Safety
		*	While in operation, always keep your eyes on the
			sewing area. Do not touch any moving parts such as the

ethread take-up lever, handwheel or needle.

* Always turn off the power switch and unplug from the power supply:

ÐWhen leaving the machine unattended

ÐWhen attaching or removing parts

ÐWhen cleaning the machine

* Do not place anything on the foot control, when not sewing.

Operating instructions

ÒFor 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.Ó

Foot controller Model 21371 for use with Sewing Machine MC4400.

Controlling Sewing Speed

Speed setting lever

The maximum sewing speed can be controlled by the speed setting lever. To increase the speed, slide the lever to the right (toward Ò Ó).

To decrease the sewing speed, slide the lever to the left (toward Ò Ó).

Foot control

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

Note: The Memory Craft 4400 is equipped with a protective circuit to prevent overheating.

The machine will stop automatically if it is running overloaded for a long time. In such a case, follow the message that appears on the LCD screen.

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Main Function of Buttons / Keys

• Up/down needle position button

When the Up/down needle position button is pressed, the needle bar goes down and stops in the lowest position.

q When pressed again, the needle bar goes up and stops in the highest position.

*When this button is pressed, the needle bar alternates between up and down positions when the machine stops.

•Auto-lock button

When stitches are selected, the machine will immediately sew locking stitches when the auto-lock button is pressed, then automatically stop.

w	When sewing all other stitches, the machine will sew
	locking stitches at the end of the current pattern and
	automatically stop.

• Reverse button

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When stitches are selected, the machine will sew in reverse while the reverse button is pressed.

If you press the reverse button when sewing all other stitches, the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop.

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• Mode selection key

	By pressing the key, LED light will move step by step to
	select the stitch mode, as shown.
	Direct Mode: Direct mode pattern selection
	A Mode:	Pattern selection using number keys (utility
		and decorative stitches)
r	B Mode:	Character selection using number keys
		(block type)
	C Mode:	Character selection using number keys
		(script type)

		• Twin needle key
t	A	Just press this button and Ò A Ó mark will appear on the
		display screen.
		Press button again for single needle sewing.

	• Editing key
	This button can be used for adding, deleting and changing
	combinations and monograms before sewing while
y	programming stitch patterns or monograms.
	For editing, use the stitch width Ò+Ó or ÒÐÓ key to select
	editing position (see page 61, 62).
	[Manual setting function of the zigzag width and stitch
	length for programmed patterns]
	The individual programmed zigzag pattern width or stitch
	length can be changed (see page 63).

• Stitch width selection key

Press Ò+Ó or ÒÐÓ to change the stitch width.

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Press Ò+Ó or ÒÐÓ to change the stitch length.

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• Message key

When Message key is pressed, a detailed message will display suitable stitches, patterns and machine settings.

• Turn-over memory key

(To memorize the pattern in mirror image)

Select a desired pattern and press TOM key so the selected patternÕs mirror image will be shown on the screen.

Use this key to memorize and sew patterns in a mirror image. Programmed letters or numbers will be reduced to 2/3 of their actual size when you press the TOM key.

• Elongation key

(For A Mode)

Stitches 45 to 60 ( ) can be elongated up to five times their normal length by pressing this key.

• Stock/call key

When you press the Stock/call key after memorizing a pattern or editing patterns, the currently registered patterns will be deleted and new patterns will be stored. Other than this, you can recall the stored patterns when you press the Stock/call key.

You can store a maximum of 50 programmed patterns and sew.

*You cannot store the Direct mode patterns and buttonholes also you cannot memorize

(	) patterns by using
memory key (see page 10).

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• Clear key

If an incorrect pattern is memorized, pressing this key will immediately clear it (like a backspace key).

• Memory key

When this key is pressed after selecting a pattern, the pattern will be memorized as many times as the key is pressed. When the key is pressed after selecting another pattern, that pattern will be memorized after the previously memorized pattern.

(The maximum number of memory patterns is 50)

*The following patterns cannot be memorized.

*The Direct mode patterns and buttonholes cannot be memorized.

• Direct pattern selection and number keys

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[Direct pattern selection]

You can select the patterns 1 to 10, also buttonhole stitches, square buttonhole to keyhole buttonhole when the mode key is set at the Direct mode.

In A Mode 01~96, the patterns 01 to 10 can be selected by pressing two-digit numbers.

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[Number keys]

Press number keys of the pattern number to select the desired pattern.

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• Pattern selection and screen indication

z Select the Direct mode pattern selection.

x Press the pattern key on the keyboard. Example: Pattern 05, as shown.

c The display screens shows from left to right:

q Stitch pattern:	05
w Thread tension:	AUTO
e Presser foot:	A
r Stitch width:	5.0
t Stitch length:	2.0
y Buzzer sound on:

(see page 12 to mute the buzzer sound)

• Number key selection

You can select the patterns by pressing number keys. Example: pattern number 51

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Language Settings

NORMAL / RESUMPTION Mode

z Turn on the power switch while pressing the memory key.

q Memory key w Power switch

wx Select Ò 1 Ó on the number key to access the NORMAL/RESUMPTION mode.

You can select the mode by pressing the stitch width

key Ò+Ó or ÒÐÓ.

* NORMAL mode Ð The last selected pattern setting will not be recalled when you turn on your machine. Machine turns on in straight stitch 01, Direct mode.

* RESUMPTION mode Ð The last sewn pattern setting will always be recalled when you turn on your machine. The machine will turn on in the mode of the sewn stitch pattern.

c Select the desired mode: NORMAL SET or RESUMPTION SET.

v Press the Memory key.

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x Select Ò 2 Ó by pressing the number key to access the

Buzzer mode.

You can select the mode by pressing the stitch width

Ò+Ó or ÒÐÓ.

c Select desired mode ÒÐÓ SOUND ON or Ò+Ó SOUND

OFF.

v Press the memory key.

* The Buzzer sound setting mark will appear on the

screen when you have set it .

Language selection setting

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w Power switch

x Select Ò 3 Ó by pressing the number key to access

language selection settings.

You can select the desired language by pressing stitch

width Ò+Ó or ÒÐÓ.

c Select the desired language.

e NORMAL / RESUMPTION

r Buzzer sound

Ò ON Ó or Ò OFF Ó

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v Press Memory key.

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To Raise or Drop the Feed Dogs

¥For button sewing etc., drop the feed dogs.

¥When finished sewing, raise the feed dogs.

The feed dogs must always be up for normal sewing.

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Pressure Lever

The pressure levr should be set at Ò 3 Ó for regular sewing. Reduce the pressure to Ò 2 Ó for applique, cutwork, drawn work, basting and embroidery.

Set the pressure to Ò 1 Ó when sewing chiffon, lace, organdy and other fine fabrics. Velour and knit with a lot of stretch may also require a Ò 1 Ó setting.

Align the setting mark on the lever with the desired number.

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Presser Foot Lifter

The presser foot lifter raises and lowers your presser foot.

You can raise it about 0.6 cm (1/4ý) higher than the normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot or to help you place heavy fabric under the foot.

q Normal up position w Highest position

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	z	x	Changing Needles
			z Raise the needle by pressing the Up/down needle
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			position key and lower the presser foot.
			Turn off the power switch.
			Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
			counterclockwise.
		e	Remove the needle from the clamp.

x Insert the new needle into the needle clamp with the

flat side to the rear.

When inserting the needle into the clamp, push it up as far as it will go. Tighten the clamp screw firmly by

turning it clockwise.

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c To check for a good needle, put the flat side of the needle onto something flat (the needle plate, glass etc.).

The gap between the needle and the flat surface should be consistent. Never use a bent or blunt needle.

q Needle clamp screw w Pin

e Needle clamp

		To Attach and Remove the Presser Foot
z	x	z Press the red button on the back of the foot holder.
		The presser foot will drop off.
		x Place the selected presser foot so the pin on the foot
		lies just under the groove of the foot holder.
	e	Lower the presser bar to lock the foot in place.
	w	q Red button
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		e Pin

			To Remove and Attach the Foot Holder
z	x		z To Remove:
			Remove the screw by turning the screw
q	w		counterclockwise with the screwdriver.
			x To Attach:
			Match the hole in the foot holder with the threaded
			hole in the presser bar.
		e	Fit the screw into the hole.
			Tighten the screw by turning it clockwise.
			q Screw
			w Foot holder
			e Presser bar

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Selecting Needle and Thread

	FABRICS	T H R E A D S	NEEDLE SIZE
	Crepe de Chine,	Fine Silk
	Voile, Lawn,	Fine Cotton
LIGHT WEIGHT	Organdy,	Fine Synthetic	9 or 11
	Georgette,Tricot	Fine Cotton-covered Polyester
	Linens, Cotton,	50 Silk
	Pique, Serge,	50 to 80 Cotton
MEDIUM WEIGHT	Double Knits,	50 to 60 Synthetic	11 or 14
	Percale	Cotton-covered Polyester
	Denim, tweed,	50 Silk
	Gabardine, Coating,	40 to 50 Cotton
HEAVY WEIGHT	Drapery, and	40 to 50 Synthetic	14 or 16
	Upholstery Fabric	Cotton-covered Polyester

NOTE:

*In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing fine fabrics, and thicker threads and needles are used for sewing heavy fabrics.

Always test thread and needle size on a small piece of fabric which will be used for actual sewing.

*Use the same thread for needle and bobbin.

*When sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthetics, use a blue tipped needle. The blue tipped needle effectively prevents skipped stitches.

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Winding the Bobbin

• Set the spool

Lift up the spool pin and place the spool of thread on it with the thread coming off the spool as shown.

Press the large spool holder firmly against the spool of thread.

*The small spool holder is used with a small or narrow spool of thread.

q Spool pin

w Ordinary spool e Large spool holder r Small spool holder t Small spool

•Removing the bobbin

Gently slide the hook cover plate release button to the right and remove the cover plate.

Lift out the bobbin.

q Hook cover plate release button w Hook cover plate

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	t		• Winding the bobbin
			z Guide the thread around the thread guide.
w	r		x Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside
	e		to the outside.
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			* The additional spool pin is used to wind an extr
q			bobbin without unthreading the machine. To use,
			insert the spool stand and the additional spool pin
			in the hole. Place the felt and spool on the pin with
			the thread coming off the spool as shown.
			q Hole for additional spool pin	r Felt
			w Spool stand	t Spool
			e Additional spool pin

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	c	c Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle, and push
		it to the right. With the free end of the thread held in
	y	your hand, depress the foot control. Stop the machine
		when it has made a few turns, and cut the thread close
		to the hole in the bobbin.
		y Bobbin winder stopper

	vb	v Depress the foot control again. When the bobbin is
		fully wound, it will stop automatiaclly.

b Return the bobbin winder to its original position by moving the spindle to the left, and cut the thread as shown.

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	• Inserting the bobbin
z	z Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread
	running off counterclockwise.
	q End of thread

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	Pull out about 15 cm (6ý) of thread.
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	Check the threading by referring to the chart shown on
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Threading the Machine

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*Press the up/down needle position key twice to raise the needle.

q Up/down position key w Presser foot lifter

z Draw the thread around the upper thread guide.

e Upper thread guide

x Then, down around the check spring holder.

r Check spring holder

c Firmly draw the thread from right to left over the takeup lever and down into the take-up lever eye.

t Thread take-up lever

v Then, down through the lower thread guide.

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b Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide on the left.

Thread the needle from front to back or use the needle threader.

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