Janome Memory Craft 6600 Professional Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOK

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

BASIC STITCHES (Mode 1) ............................	30 - 44
Straight Stitch(A:Zigzag foot) ..........................	30 - 36
Using the cloth guide...........................................	31
Using the seam guide lines .................................	31
Adjusting the needle drop position,stitch length .. 32
Changing the stitch width, length(Auto) ...............	33
Restoring the original setting ...............................	33
Variety of the straight stitches ......................	34 - 35
Straight Stitch(AD:Dual feed) .................................	36
Dual feed adjusting dial ........................................	36
Basting ...................................................................	37
Zigzag Stitch ..........................................................	38
Overcasting Stitch ..................................................	39
Variety of Overcasting Stitches ...............................	40
Zipper Sewing .................................................	41 - 43
Rolled Hem .............................................................	44
PATCHWORK AND QUILTING (Mode 2) ....	45 - 48
Using the Needle Plate ..........................................	45
Seaming Patchwork Pieces ...................................	45
Patchwork Stitches .................................................	45
Quilting ...................................................................	46
Free Motion Quilting ................................................	46
Clasp Stitch .............................................................	47
Applique .................................................................	47
Programming French Knots ...................................	48

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UTILITY STITCHES AND
DECORATIVE STITCHES (Mode 3) ............	49 -73
Buttonholes ...........................................................		49
Sensor buttonholes .......................................	50 - 54
Square buttonhole ......................................	50 - 52
Corded buttonhole ..............................................		53
Changing buttonhole width .................................		54
Changing buttonhole stitch density ....................		54
Automatic buttonhole.....................................	55 - 56
Round buttonhole ..................................................		57
Keyhole buttonhole ................................................		57
Knit buttonhole ......................................................		58
Button Sewing .......................................................		59
Darning .........................................................	60 - 61
Tacking ..................................................................		62
Eyelet ....................................................................		63
Blind Hem......................................................	64 - 65
Extender Stitches ..................................................		66
One cycle sewing with the auto-lock stitch ............		67
Pattern combination with auto thread cutting ........		68
Elongation Sewing ................................................		69
Programming pattern combination with
a mirror Image ......................................................		70
Sewing the pattern combination from the
beginning...............................................................		71
Sewing the current pattern from the beginning .....		71
Shell Tuc ................................................................		72
Scallop Stitch ........................................................		72
Cording..................................................................		73
MONOGRAMMING.......................................	74 - 76
Selecting a Letter Style .........................................		74
Programming a Monogram............................	75 - 76

EDITING (1) ......................................................	7778
Viewing a Long Text ..............................................	77
Editing a Monogram ......................................	77 - 78
Deleting a letter (character)................................	77
Inserting a letter (character) ...............................	78
Duplicating a pattern ..........................................	78
EDITING (2) ......................................................	7981

Uniform stitch adjustment (Mode 2 and 3 only)

......................................................................	79 - 80
Custom stitch adjustment (Mode 2 and 3 only) ..... 81
TO STORE AND CALL STITCH PATTERN
COMBINATIONS (Mode2,Mode3,Monogram)
................................................................	82 - 83
TWIN NEEDLE SEWING .........................	84 -85
CORRECTING DISTORED STITCH
PATTERNS ....................................................	86
CARE AND MAINTENANCE..................	87 - 88
Cleaning the Hook Race, Feed Dog and
Thread Cutter ........................................................	87
Attaching Bobbin Holder and Needle Plate ...........	87
Replacing the Light Bulb .......................................	88
PROBLEMS AND WARNING SIGNALS 89 - 90
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................	91

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NAME OF PARTS

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1.Foot Pressure Dial

2.Thread Take-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

1115. 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

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Attaching the quick reference board

The quick reference board and setscrews are included in

37the standard accessories.

Fix the quick reference board on the backside of the machine with the two setscrews.

Tighten the screws firmly with a screwdriver.

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w 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.

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zTo 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

2Machine Plug

3Machine Socket

4Power Supply Cord

5Power Supply Plug

6Wall Outlet

NOTE:

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

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x To use foot control

Turn off the power switch, insert the foot control plug x and machine plug into the machine, then the power

supply plug into the wall outlet in this order. Turn on the power switch.

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1Power Switch

2Machine Plug

3Machine Socket

4Foot Control Plug

5Power Supply Plug

6Wall Outlet

7Foot Control socket

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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.

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	Function Buttons
	1 Start/stop button
5	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.

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		6 Thread cutter button
7	6	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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Mode button (See page 26)

Press this button to select the desired mode.

Letter style button (See page 74)

Press this button to change the letter style of monogram.

Memory/recall button (See pages 33, 82)

Press this button to register or recall programmed pattern combinations.

The previous pattern combination will be replaced by the new combination when pressing this button after programming. The registered pattern combination will be recalled when pressing this button on the initial screen of the selected mode.

Twin needle button (See page 84)

Press this button when sewing with a twin needle.

Elongation button (See page 69)

Press this button to elongate satin stitch patterns.

Bobbin winding button (See page 17)

Press this button to wind the bobbin.

Stitch width adjusting button (See pages 38, 75)

Press this button to alter the stitch width.

In the monogram mode, pressing the “ – ” button will reduce the letter to 2/3 of the original size.

Stitch length adjusting button (See pages 33, 38)

Press this button to alter the stitch length.

Editing button (See page 77)

Press this button to edit the programmed patterns.

In the editing mode this button is used to shift the cursor to the left.

Help button (See pages 27, 77)

Press this button to view alternative applications of certain stitches. In the editing mode this button is used to shift the cursor to the right.

LCD contrast adjusting dial

Turn this dial to adjust contrast of the LCD Screen.

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19 Pattern selection buttons (See page 27)

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			Press these buttons to select the desired pattern. In
			the direct selection mode (Mode 1), patterns number
			01 to 10 can be directly selected by pressing the
			corresponding button.
			In other modes, enter the two-digit pattern number
			with the numeral buttons.
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		Auto thread cutter button (See pages 52, 76)
	20	Press this button after the last memorized pattern and the machine will automatically
		trim the threads when sewing is finished.
		Clear button (See page 77)
		Press this button to delete a pattern from programmed pattern combination. Pressing
	21	this button after sewing or pressing and holding for a few seconds will delete entire
		pattern combination and the LCD screen will return to the initial display of the selected
		mode.
		Initial display: D1 Mode 1, D01 Mode 2 , 01 Mode 3.
		Turnover memory button (See pages 70, 71)
	22	Press this button to memorize a pattern in mirror image.
		Memory button (See pages 66-68, 71, 75, 78)
	23	Press this button to memorize the desired patterns. Up to 50 patterns can be
		memorized.
		Locking stitch button (See page 67)
	24	Press this button after memorizing the last pattern and the machine will sew the
		pattern combination and lock the stitch off then stop automatically when sewing is
		finished.

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Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot

The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise the presser foot higher than the normal up position. This allows for setting the dual feed device and helps you to place thick fabrics under it.

1Presser Foot Lifter

2Presser Foot

3Up Position

4Extra Lift

5Down Position

NOTE:

If you press the up/down needle position button with the presser foot at the extra lifted position, the LCD screen advise you to lower the foot (A).

Attaching the Knee Lifter

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

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

1Knee Lifter

2Ribs

3Notches

Push the knee lifter with your knee to raise and lower.

NOTE:

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

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			Changing the Presser Foot
			CAUTION:
			Turn OFF the power switch before changing the foot.
			Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern. Wrong
	2	3	foot can cause the needle to break.
			To snap off:
			Raise the needle and presser foot.
	1		Press the red button on the back of the foot holder and the
			foot will drop.
			1	Red Button
			2	Foot Holder
			3	Presser Foot
			To snap on:
			Place the presser foot so the pin on the foot lies just under
			the groove of the foot holder.
			Lower the foot holder to lock the foot in place.
			Each foot is marked with a letter for identification.
			4	Groove
	5	6	5	Pin
	4		6	Identification Letter

Detaching and Attaching the Foot Holder

			WARNING:
			Turn OFF the power switch before detaching or attaching
	2		the foot holder.
			To detach:
			Raise the presser bar and turn the thumbscrew
1			counterclockwise to remove the foot holder.
			1	Thumbscrew
			2	Foot holder
2			To attach:
			Loosen the thumbscrew and attach the presser foot to the
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			presser bar.
			Tighten the thumbscrew by turning it clockwise.
			3	Presser Bar

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	Setting for Dual Feed Sewing
	When you use the Dual feed, attach the Dual feed as
	follows.
	(See page 27)
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	To attach the Dual feed foot:
	Raise the needle and presser foot.
	1	Presser foot lifter
	Loosen the thumb screw and remove the foot holder.
	2	Thumb screw
	3	Foot holder
2	Attach the Dual feed foot to the pressure bar, and tighten
	thumbscrew lightly. Lower the presser foot lifter and
	tighten the thumbscrew securely.
	4	Dual feed foot
	5	Pressure bar

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To engage the dual feed device

1	Raise the presser foot lifter to its extra lift position.
	1	Extra lift position
	Lower the Dual feed device slowly and swing forward
	to the under side of the Dual feed foot untill they
	engage.
	2	Dual feed device

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To disengage the Dual Feed Device

zRaise the needle and the presser foot lifter to its extra lift position.

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xPull down the Dual feed device and swing it to the rear to disengage. Release the Dual feed device slowly.

2 Dual feed device

Detaching the Dual Feed Foot

zSet the presser foot lifter to normal position.

xLoosen the thumb screw and remove the Dual feed foot.

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4 Dual feed foot

cAttach the foot holder to the pressure bar and tighten thumb screw firmly.

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6 Pressure bar

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Variety of Presser Feet and Their Uses

1 Zigzag foot A:

This is the most versatile foot. It can be used for various stitches including straight stitches and zigzag stitches. It is designed to achieve firm and neat seam results.

2 Overedge foot C:

This foot is exclusively for overedging. The brush on the foot effectively prevents skipped stitches on the raw edge of fabrics.

3 Rolled hem foot D:

This special foot is for sewing a rolled hem. The curl of the foot helps to form a hem at a constant width.

4 Zipper foot E:

This foot is for sewing zippers. The zipper teeth are guided through the grooves on the bottom of the foot.

5 Satin stitch foot F:

This clear plastic foot is ideal for satin stitches and decorative stitches. The center groove on the bottom of the foot ensures smooth feeding of dense stitches.

6 Craft foot F-2:

This is an open toe satin stitch foot for patchwork and appliqué.

7 Blind hem foot G:

This foot is specially designed for blind hemming. The guide on the foot helps feed the fabric and sew a straight and nearly invisible blind-hem.

8 Cording foot H:

This foot is specially designed to hold one or three strands of cording to create braiding.

9 Overcasting Foot M:

This foot is specially designed to simulate professional style overlocking. The wires on the foot effectively prevent the fabric edge from puckering or rolling.

10 1/4” Seam foot O:

This foot is useful for patchwork piecing. The guide on the foot maintains an exact 1/4” (0.7 cm) seam allowance.

11 Basting/Darning foot P-2:

This is a special foot for basting. It holds the fabric while taking a stitch, synchronizing with the needle bar movement. This foot can also be used for free motion embroidery or quilting.

12 Automatic buttonhole foot R:

This foot is for buttonholes and for darning. Place a button in the button holder on the rear of the foot. This automatically sets the buttonhole size.

13 Dual feed foot AD:

This is a special foot for hard-to- feed materials. This foot effectively prevents fabrics from shifting and puckering. It is great for quilting and matching plaids.

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Winding the Bobbin

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Removing the bobbin

z Slide the hook cover plate release button to the right, and remove the hook cover plate.

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xLift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder.

1Hook Cover Plate Release Button

2Hook Cover Plate

3Bobbin

NOTES:

Avoid using a bobbin when it begins to become empty, as it may cause thread bunching.

Always use the correct bobbin. Using a wrong bobbin may cause malfunctions.

Setting the spool of thread

cPlace the spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown.

Attach the spool holder, and press it firmly against the spool of thread.

1 Spool of Thread

2 Spool Pin

3 Spool Holder

			Use the large spool holder for ordinary spools, while
			the small spool holder for small spools.
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			5	Small Spool Holder
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			NOTES:
			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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Winding the bobbin

zPass the thread through the guide on the thread guide bar from behind.

1 Thread Guide Bar

xPass the thread under the bobbin winding tension disk.

2 Bobbin Winding Tension Disk

cThread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside.

3 Bobbin Winder Spindle

vPut the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle. Push the bobbin winder stopper to the left.

4 Bobbin Winder Stopper

NOTE:

When the bobbin winding button is pushed without pushing the bobbin winder stopper to the left, the following screen is displayed.

bHold the free end of the thread in your hand and press the bobbin winding button.

Press the bobbin winding button again to stop the bobbin when it has wound several layers, and cut the thread close to the hole in the bobbin.

5 Bobbin Winding Button

nPress the bobbin winding button again. When the bobbin is fully wound, the machine will stop automatically.

Automatically return the bobbin winder stopper to its original position, and cut the thread.

6 Thread cutter

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Inserting the bobbin

zPlace the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise.

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2 Bobbin Holder

xGuide the thread into notch (A) on the front of the bobbin holder.

cDraw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades.

vContinue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips into side notch (B). The bobbin should turn counterclockwise when pulling the bobbin thread. If not, reverse the bobbin and re-thread.

bPull out about 10 cm (4") of thread to the rear. Refer to the threading chart shown on the hook cover plate.

Reattach the hook cover plate. 3 Threading Chart

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		Threading the Machine
	z	Draw the thread in order from z to ..
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		Raise the presser foot lifter. Press the up/down needle
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		button twice to raise the needle to its highest position.
	1	Turn the power switch off.
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		z Pass the thread through the guide on the thread
		guide bar from behind.
		1 Spool Holder
		x Pass the thread through the right thread guide.
		2 Right Thread Guide

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c Hold the upper thread with both hands as shown

and slip it under the thread guide plate. 3 Thread Guide Plate

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vDraw the thread toward you and pass it into the left thread guide. Draw the thread along the right channel.

4 Left Thread Guide

5 Thread Guide 2

NOTE:

Be sure to use the spool holder to secure the thread spool in place.

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Threading the machine (continued)

bDraw the thread down and around the tension dial from the right to the left. Pull the thread up to insert it between the tension disks and under the loop of the check spring.

Be sure that the thread is coming out from notch of the disk.

6 Check Spring

7 Notch

nFirmly draw the thread up to the take-up lever and down into its eye from the right to the left, while holding the thread at the spool.

8 Eye of the Thread Take-up Lever

mDraw the thread down through the lower thread guide from the right.

9 Lower Thread Guide

,Slip the thread behind the needle bar thread guide on the left.

10 Needle Bar Thread Guide

.Thread the needle from front to back by hand or use the automatic needle threader.

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x

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c	3

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v

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Automatic needle threader

zRaise the needle to its highest position by pressing the up/down needle button twice. Turn the power switch off.

Lower the presser foot.

1 Up/Down Needle Button

xDepress the needle threader knob as far as it will go. The hook comes out through the needle eye from behind.

2 Needle Threader Knob

3 Hook

cDraw the thread down around the threader guide and under the hook.

4 Threader Guide

vRelease the threader knob slowly while holding the thread end with your hand. A loop of the thread is pulled up through the needle eye.

5 Loop of Thread

bRemove the loop from the threader and pull out the thread end from the needle eye.

NOTES:

The automatic threader works well with the threads #50-90 and needles #11-16, including the Blue Tip needle.

The automatic needle threader cannot be used for threading the twin needle.

If the hook fails to pull a loop of the thread, check the needle and its setting.

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Drawing up the bobbin thread

z

z Raise the Presser Foot Lifter.

x

1	x Hold the needle thread with your finger and press
	the up/down needle button twice to pick up the
	bobbin thread.
	1	Needle Thread
	2	Needle Up/Down Button

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c

1

3

cDraw up the needle thread to bring up a loop of the bobbin thread.

3 Bobbin Thread

v	v Slide 10 cm (4") of both threads to the back under
1	the presser foot.

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	Changing Needles
	Raise the needle by pressing the up/down needle
1	button and lower the presser foot.
	Turn off the power switch.
	Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
	counterclockwise.
	Remove the needle from the clamp.
	1	Needle Clamp Screw
	Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the
2	flat side of the needle to the rear.
	When inserting the needle into the needle clamp,
	push it up against the stopper pin and tighten the
	needle clamp screw firmly.
	2	Stopper Pin
3	3	Flat Side

		To check needle straightness, place the flat side of the
		needle onto something flat (a needle plate, glass etc.)
		The gap between the needle and the flat surface
		should be consistent.
	4	Never use a blunt needle.
		4 Gap

CAUTION:

Always make sure to turn the power switch off and disconnect the machine from power supply before

changing the needle.

Fabric and Needle Chart

	WEIGHT	FABRIC	TYPE of NEEDLE	NEEDLE SIZE
	Very Light	Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy	Universal	9 (65)
		Net, Tulle	Ball Point	9 (65)
	Light	Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,	Blue Tip Needle	11	(75)
		Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen,	Universal	11	(75)
		Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de Soie,		12	(80)
		Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed
		Crepe, Qiana
		Single Knits, Jersey, Swim wear, and Tricot	Blue Tip Needle	11	(75)
			Ball Point	11	(75)
		Leather Suede	Wedge Point	11	(75)
			Leather Needle
	Medium	Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen,	Universal	14	(90)
		Poplin, Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz,
		Gabardine, Felt, Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics
		Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch	Ball Point	14	(90)
		Velour, Stretch Terry, Sweater Knits
		Leather, Vinyl, Suede	Wedge Point	14	(90)
			Leather Needle
	Heavy	Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking	Denim Needle	16	(100)
		Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,	Universal	16	(100)
		Drapery Fabrics
		Leather, Suede	Wedge Point	16	(100)
			Leather Needle	18	(110)
	Very Heavy	Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics	Universal	16	(100)
		Topstitching for Special Finish	Topstitching Needle	14	(90)

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	5	4	3
	6		2
	7		1
	8	9	0
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Balancing Thread Tension

Correct tension:

The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric.

For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show on the right side of the fabric, and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side of the fabric.

1Needle Thread

2Right Side of the Fabric

3Wrong Side of the Fabric

4Bobbin Thread

Adjusting the tension

Tension adjustment may be needed depending on the sewing materials, layers of fabric and other sewing conditions.

Turn the tension control dial to set the desired number at the setting mark.

Consult information on the LCD screen for the recommended tension setting.

5Setting Mark

6Tension Control Dial

7Recommended Tension Setting

Needle thread tension is too tight:

The bobbin thread will appear on the right side of the fabric.

Loosen the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a lower number.

Needle thread tension is too loose:

The needle thread will appear on the wrong side of the fabric.

Tighten the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a higher number.

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		Adjusting the Foot Pressure
1		The foot pressure dial should be set at “3” for regular
		sewing.
		Reduce the pressure for appliqué, sewing on fine
		synthetics and elastic fabrics.
		Set the dial at “1” when sewing extra fine fabrics.
0	2	1	Foot Pressure Dial
1		2	Setting mark
2
		3	Recommended Tension Setting
3
		NOTE:
		Do not reduce the foot pressure lower than “0”.

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Dropping the Feed Dog

1

The feed dog can be lowered by the drop feed lever for sewing on buttons, free motion embroidery, etc.

Shift the drop feed lever to the right to lower the feed dog.

Shift the lever to the left to raise the feed dog, it will return to the up position when starting the machine.

1 Drop Feed Lever

2 Down position

3 Up position

NOTE:

The feed dog should be in up position for normal sewing. A message will appear on the LCD screen when starting the machine with the feed dog lowered. The machine will run with the feed dog lowered when pattern D1, D2, 7, 8, 9 (Mode 1) and 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,16, 26, 29,61,62, 63 (Mode 2) has been selected. The machine will not sew with the feed dog lowered when other patterns have been selected.

4 Message on the LCD screen

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Selecting the Sewing Mode

						On the LCD screen, the mode number and the following
						information are displayed:
						1	Stitch Pattern
						2	Stitch Width
						3	Stitch Length
1	2 3					4	Recommended Thread Tension
						5	Recommended Foot
Mode 1					4	6	Recommended Foot Pressure

					The following 3 sewing modes are available:
6		5			Mode 1 (Direct):
					The 10 most commonly used stitches can be selected

directly.

Mode 2

Mode 3

Mode 2 (Quilting):

The patterns for patchwork quilting are available.

Mode 3 (Utility):

The buttonholes, utility and decorative stitches are available.

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