Janome Skyline S9 Instruction Manual

Instruction Book

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only.

Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

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.

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 and/or cutting blade.

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

12.Do not use bent needles.

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

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

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For Europe only:

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

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

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

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ESSENTIAL PARTS
Names of Parts............................................................	4-5
Embroidery unit case .....................................................	5
Standard Accessories.................................................	6-7
Accessory Storage.........................................................	8
Extension Table..............................................................	8
Free-arm sewing ............................................................	8
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply........................................	9
Operating Instructions: ...................................................	9
Controlling Sewing Speed............................................	10
Foot Control..................................................................	10
Machine Operating Buttons...........................................	11
Touch Panel Keys.........................................................	12

Speciality Stitches...................................................	54-55
B13 Darning..................................................................	54
B15, B16 Eyelet ............................................................	55
Decorative Stitches .................................................	56-65
Decorative Stitch Groups ........................................	56-60
Quilting(Q) ....................................................................	61
Using the Quilting Guide Bar........................................	61
Q1-Q3 Patchwork Piecing ............................................	61
Angle Scales on the Needle Plate................................	61
Q54-Q55 Hand-look quilt stitches................................	61
S1-S20 Decorative Satin Stitches ................................	62
Elongation Ratio ...........................................................	62
Tapering........................................................................	63
Created Stitches(CS)....................................................	64
Twin Needle Sewing.....................................................	65

Winding the Bobbin ..................................................	13-14
Inserting the Bobbin .....................................................	15
Threading the Machine.................................................	16
Built-in Needle Threader ..............................................	17
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread ....................................	18
Replacing Needles .......................................................	19
Fabric and Needle Chart ..............................................	19
Replacing the Presser Foot..........................................	20
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder ....................	21
Attaching the Dual Feed Foot.......................................	22
Attaching the Darning Foot PD-H.................................	23
Attaching the Embroidery Foot P .................................	23
Attaching the Couching Foot PC-1 or PC-2 .................	23
Replacing the Needle Plate..........................................	24
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot .......................	25
Knee Lifter....................................................................	25
Dropping the Feed Dog................................................	26
ORDINARY SEWING MODE
Ordinary Stitch Patterns...............................................	27
Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Mode................	28-29
Utility Stitches...............................................................	30
Straight Stitches...........................................................	30
Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric .........................	30
Changing Sewing Direction..........................................	30
Turning a Square Corner..............................................	30
Securing Seams...........................................................	31
Cutting Threads............................................................	31
Needle Plate Guides ....................................................	31
Variety of Straight Stitches......................................	32-34
Sewing with the Dual Feed Device...............................	33
Zigzag Stitches.............................................................	34
Variety of Overcasting Stitches....................................	35
Manual Stitch Settings .................................................	36
Adjusting Thread Tension.............................................	37
Adjusting Foot Pressure Control ..................................	37
Foot up for Pivoting ......................................................	37
Favorite Stitch Adjustment............................................	38
Cloth Guide ..................................................................	39
Other Utility Stitches................................................	40-41
Variety of Buttonholes ..................................................	42
B1 Sensor (Square) Buttonhole...............................	43-46
Using the Stabilizer Plate .............................................	47
B2 Automatic (square) Buttonhole...........................	48-49
Other Buttonholes ........................................................	50
B11 Welted Buttonhole (Bound Buttonhole)............	51-52
Corded Buttonhole .......................................................	53

PROGRAMMING A PATTERN COMBINATION

Mirror Image of Patterns...............................................	66
Bridge Stitches.............................................................	66
Editing a Pattern Combination......................................	67
Deleting a Pattern.........................................................	67
Inserting a Pattern........................................................	67
Startover Key................................................................	68
Checking Pattern Combination Length ........................	69
Monogramming ............................................................	70
Function Keys...............................................................	70
Manual Thread Tension................................................	71
Individual Thread Tension Adjustment.........................	71
Unified Thread Tension Adjustment.............................	71
Spacing ........................................................................	71
Reducing the Size of Letters........................................	71
Programming a Monogram...........................................	72
Saving a Pattern Combination......................................	73
Opening a Pattern Combination....................................	74
SEWING APPLICATION
Sewing Applications.....................................................	75
Seaming .......................................................................	76
Overedge......................................................................	77
Blind Hem................................................................	78-79
Shell Tuck.....................................................................	79
Rolled Hem...................................................................	80
Zipper Sewing .........................................................	81-83
Concealed Zipper Sewing (optional).......................	84-85
Gathering......................................................................	86
Basting .........................................................................	86
Button Sewing..............................................................	87
Tacking .........................................................................	88
Applique .......................................................................	89
Patchwork.....................................................................	90
Quilting .........................................................................	91
Straight Stitches (with dual feed)..................................	91
Clasp Stitches ..............................................................	91
Free Quilting.................................................................	92
One Stitch Off...............................................................	92
Foot Height for Free Motion Quilting ............................	92
Sculpture Stitches ........................................................	92
Hand-look Quilt Stitches...............................................	93
Variable Zigzag.............................................................	93
Maximum Zigzag Width Adjustment.............................	93

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CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS
Machine Setting Mode .................................................	94
Common Setting Mode ...........................................	94-97
Ordinary Sewing Setting Mode .............................	98-101
Wi-Fi Setting Mode...............................................	102-104
Language Selection Mode .........................................	105
Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns...........................	105
EMBROIDERY MODE
Embroidery Unit ..................................................	106-108
Attaching the embroidery unit ..................................	106
Extending the carriage arm......................................	107
Detaching the embroidery unit .................................	108
Attaching the Embroidery Foot...................................	109
Attaching the Straight Stitch Needle Plate..................	110
Special Bobbin Holder for Embroidery........................	111
Embroidery Hoops ......................................................	112
Stabilizers....................................................................	113
Types of the stabilizers................................................	113
Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop..................	114
Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine .........	115
Thread Holder .............................................................	115
Selecting Built-in Embroidery Designs........................	116
Monogramming ...........................................................	117
Function keys ............................................................	118
Programming a monogram........................................	119
Monogram placement ...............................................	119
2-Letter monogram...................................................	120
Editing a monogram ..................................................	121
Ready to Sew Window ...............................................	122
Function keys ...........................................................	122
Pattern information ...................................................	122
Stitch back/forward keys..........................................	123
Jump key ..................................................................	123
Cross mark ...............................................................	123
Color section key......................................................	123
Trace key ............................................................	124-125
Thread color/Jog key ................................................	125
Fine position/angle adjustment key..........................	126
Rotating a design .....................................................	126
Moving a design .......................................................	126
Color list key.............................................................	127
Adjust key.................................................................	127
Hoop back key..........................................................	128
Embroidery foot key .................................................	129
Starting to Sew Embroidery .......................................	130
Editing Mode ...............................................................	131
Selecting a hoop size................................................	131
Opening the embroidery designs ..............................	131
Editing tool bar information.......................................	132
Selecting a pattern ...................................................	132
Moving a pattern.......................................................	132
Zooming in the editing window.................................	133
Duplicating a pattern ................................................	133
Deleting a pattern .....................................................	134
Resizing a pattern ....................................................	134
Rotating a pattern.....................................................	135
Flipping a pattern......................................................	135
Monogramming in an arc .........................................	136
Sewing order ............................................................	137
Center positioning ....................................................	137
Corner layout............................................................	137

Customizing the display colors.................................	138
Grouping patterns.....................................................	139
Color grouping..........................................................	140
Single color sewing ...................................................	141
Embroidery Lace Designs....................................	142-143
Placement guides of “Designs for fabric” ...................	143
Lace Design RE20a-1 ..........................................	144-147
Connecting Lace Design RE20a-1 (Designs for water
soluble stabilizer)................................................	145-147
Free Arm Embroidery.................................................	148
Couching Designs ................................................	149-151
CUSTOMIZING EMBROIDERY MODE SETTINGS
Embroidery Mode Settings...................................	152-156
Saving and Opening a File.........................................	157
Creating a new folder ...............................................	157
Deleting a file or folder .............................................	158
Opening a file...........................................................	158
Changing a name of the file or folder.......................	159
Direct PC-Link ............................................................	159
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Hook Area .............................................	160
Problems and Warning Signals..................................	161
Troubleshooting....................................................	162-163
STITCH CHART
Ordinary Sewing..................................................	164-167
DESIGN CHART
Embroidery..........................................................	168-177

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ESSENTIAL PARTS

Names of Parts

q Thread take-up lever w Reference chart

e Top cover

r Touch panel stylus holder t Foot storage compartment y Bobbin thread cutter B

u Bobbin winder spindle i Bobbin thread cutter A

o Hole for extra spool pin

!0Spool pin !1Spool holder (large)

!2Face cover

!3Thread cutter

!4Extension table (accessory storage)

!5Needle plate release lever

!6Start/stop button

!7Reverse button

!8Auto-lock button

!9Needle up/down button

@0Presser foot lifter button

@1Thread cutter button

@2Feed balancing dial

@3Knee lifter socket

@4Speed control slider

@5Visual touch screen

@6Lower thread guide

@7Needle clamp screw

@8Needle

@9Zigzag foot A

#0Needle plate

#1Hook cover release button

#2Hook cover plate

#3Feed dog

#4Foot holder

#5Setscrew

#6Needle threader

#7Buttonhole lever

NOTE:

To carry the sewing machine, hold the carrying handle with your hand, and support the sewing machine with the other hand.

NOTE:

Sewing machine design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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e Dual feed balancing dial r Thread cutter switch jack* t USB port (type B)

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i Machine socket o Foot control jack

!0Power switch

!1Cover

!2Presser foot lifter

!3Dual feed drive

!4Embroidery unit socket

!5Embroidery unit

!6Carriage arm

!7Carriage arm release lever

* Thread cutter switch is the optional item.

Embroidery unit case

To use:

Open the flaps.

Attach the supporter as shown.

Place the embroidery unit as shown so the supporter prevents the embroidery unit sways inside the case while carrying.

q Flaps

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e Embroidery unit

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Standard Accessories

q Zigzag foot A (set on the machine)

w Overedge foot M e Satin stitch foot F

r Blind hemming foot G t Zipper foot E

y Automatic buttonhole foot R u Stabilizer plate

i Rolled hem foot D

o Open toe satin stitch foot F2

!0Darning foot PD-H

!1Free motion quilting closed-toe foot QC !2Free motion quilting open-toe foot QO !3Free motion quilting zigzag foot QV

!4Button sewing foot T

!51/4˝ seam foot O

!6Dual feed holder (twin) !7Dual feed holder (single) !8Dual feed foot AD (twin)

!9Dual feed foot VD (single)

@0Dual feed quilt piecing foot OD (twin)

@1AcuFeed open toe foot UD (twin) @2Dual feed zipper foot ED (single) @3Embroidery foot P

@4Couching foot PC-1 @5Couching foot PC-2 @6Yarn guide bar @7Yarn guide

@8Straight stitch needle plate

@9Bobbin x 5 (1 set on the machine) #0Needle set

#1Additional spool pin

#2Screwdriver

#3Lint brush

#4Seam ripper (buttonhole opener)

#5Quilting guide bar

#6Spool holder (large) X 2 (1 set on the

machine)

#7Spool holder (small) X 2 #8Spool holder (special) X 2

#9Bobbin holder cleaner

$0Button shank plate $1Scissors

$2Touch panel stylus $3Cloth guide

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q Embroidery hoop SQ14a (with template) w Embroidery hoop RE20a (with template) e Embroidery hoop FA10a (with template)

r Bobbin holder for embroidery t Magnetic clamps (X4)

y Felt

u Stabilizers

i Bobbin thread for embroidery o USB cable

!0Power supply cable* !1Instruction book !2Quick charts !3Knee lifter

!4Foot control

!5Embroidery unit case

!6Semi-hard fabric cover

!7Instructional video DVD

!8Acutools S CD-ROM

*The power supply cable included may differ from the illustration.

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Accessory Storage

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

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

q Presser foot

w Buttonhole stabilizer plate e Automatic buttonhole foot R

r Dual feed foot AD (twin)

t Straight stitch needle plate

y Bobbin

u Extra spool pin

Other accessories can be also stored in the compartment in the extension table.

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.

e Free-arm

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GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting the Power Supply

			z First make sure the power switch q is off.
		z	x Insert the machine plug w of the power supply cable
			into the machine socket e.
			c Insert the power supply plug r into the wall outlet t,
	q	c	and turn the power switch q on.
			qPower switch
			wMachine plug
			eMachine socket
	e		rPower supply plug
			tWall outlet
	w		NOTE:
			Make sure to use the power supply cable that came
			with the machine.
			If you turn off the power switch, wait for 5 seconds
			before turning it on again.
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			WARNING:
	r		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 cleaning the machine.
			Do not place anything on the foot control.
			If you wish to use the foot control, pull out the cord from
			the foot control and insert the pin connector into the jack
	z		on the machine.
			z First make sure the power switch q is off.
			x Insert the machine plug w of the power supply cable
q	v		into the machine socket e.
			c Draw out the cord from the foot control and insert the
			pin connector r into the jack t on the machine.
	t		v Insert the power supply plug y into the wall outlet u,
	r		and turn the power switch q on.
			q Power switch
	w		wMachine plug
			eMachine socket
			rPin connector
	e		tJack
			yPower supply plug

uuWall outlet

	NOTE:
y	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.

		For the U.S.A. and Canada only
	c	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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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.
		This machine is equipped with an automatic shutdown
		safety feature to prevent overheating whenever the
		machine is running overloaded. Follow the safety
q	w	instructions that appear on the visual touch screen.

Cord storage

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 Hooks

e	Operating Instructions:
	Foot control model 21380 is for use with this sewing
	machine.

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Machine Operating Buttons q 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 machine runs slowly as long as this button is pressed.

The button will turn red when the machine is running, and green when it has been stopped.

Pressing and holding this button while sewing will slow down the sewing speed and the machine will stop when the button is released.

NOTE:

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

•You can select the desired start-up speed from slow, medium or high (refer to page 98).

w Reverse button

•When stitch pattern U1, U4, U8-U10, Q1-Q3, BR1-BR5 or D1 is selected;

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The machine will sew in reverse as long as the reverse button is pressed. Release the button to sew forward.

When the machine is stopped and foot control is disconnected, the machine will sew in reverse slowly as long as the reverse button is pressed. Release the button to stop the machine.

•When any other stitches are selected;

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

NOTE:

There will be particular functions of the reverse button when stitch pattern U2, U3, B2, B13, or B14 is selected. Refer to pages 32, 48, 54 and 88 for instructions.

e Auto-lock button

•When stitch pattern U1, U4, U8-U10, Q1-Q3, BR1-BR5 or D1 is selected;

U: Q: BR: D:

Press the auto-lock button to sew a locking stitch immediately. The machine will automatically stop.

When the machine is stopped, press the auto-lock button to blink the LED signal u. The machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop when the machine is started.

•When any other stitches are selected;

Press the auto-lock button to sew a locking stitch at the end of current pattern. The machine will automatically stop.

When the machine is stopped, press the auto-lock button to blink the LED signal u. The machine will sew a locking stitch at the end of the current pattern and automatically stop when the machine is started.

The machine will trim the threads automatically after locking the stitch when the auto thread cutting is turned on (refer to page 101).

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 machine setting mode (refer to page 98).

t Presser foot lifter button

The presser foot will go up or go down by pressing this button.

You can also use the presser foot lifter and knee lifter to raise and lower the presser foot (refer to page 25).

y Thread cutter button

After finish sewing, press this button to trim the threads.

The needle bar automatically rises after trimming the threads (refer to page 31).

The LED signal i blinks when the machine trims threads.

NOTE:

The thread cutter button does not function:

-directly after turning on the power.

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

-after being pressed 3 times in a row.

Use the thread cutter on the face cover if the thread is #30 or thicker (refer to page 31).

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Touch Panel Keys

CAUTION:

Do not press the touch panel or visual touch screen

qwith hard or sharp objects like pencils, screwdrivers or the like. Use the touch panel stylus included in the standard accessories.

							w	q Home key
								Press this key to enter the category selection of the
								selected mode (ordinary sewing mode or embroidery
								mode).
							e	w Mode switch key
								Press this key to enter into embroidery mode or to return
								to ordinary sewing mode.
							r	e Open file key
								Press this key and the open file window will open.
								You can open pattern combinations, monograms and
								embroidery designs saved in the machine’s internal
							t	memory or on a USB flash drive.
								r Set mode key
								Press this key to enter the setting mode. You can
							y	customize the machine settings to your preference.
								The machine settings for common settings, ordinary
								sewing, embroidery, Wi-Fi® * and language selection are
								available in this mode.
								t Help key
								Press this key to view the step-by-step visual guide about
u		i		u				the essential parts.
								y Lockout key
								Press this key to lockout the machine when threading the
								machine, replacing the accessories etc.
								To reduce the risk of injury, all the buttons except the lock
								key and presser foot lifter button are deactivated.
								To unlock the machine, press this key again.
								u Page keys
								Press the page key to display the next page or previous
								page. Press and hold the page key to turn the pages
								continuously.
								i Touch bar
								Press on the bar and slide to the right or left to display the
								next page or previous page.

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Winding the Bobbin

Removing the Bobbin

qSlide the hook cover release button to the right, and

remove the hook cover plate.

		q Hook cover release button
		w Hook cover plate
	w	Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder.
		e Bobbin
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		NOTE:
		Use the “J” plastic bobbins for horizontal hook (marked
		with “J” r). Using other bobbins, such as pre-wound
		paper bobbins, may cause stitching problems and/ or
	r	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.
		Attach the large spool holder, and press it firmly against
		the spool of thread.
		q Large spool holder

w	Use the small spool holder to hold narrow or small spools

of thread.

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		Use the spool holder (special) to hold the specific size of
		the spool of threads as shown.
		The sizes of the spools of thread are as follows;
		The hole diameter of the spool has a range of 3/8˝ to
		7/16˝ (9.5 to 10.5 mm)), and the spool length has a range
	r	of 2 3/4˝ to 3˝ (70 to 75 mm).
		e Spool holder (special)
	t	r Hole diameter (3/8˝ to 7/16˝)
		t Spool length (2 3/4˝ to 3˝)
	r	Firmly insert the spool holder (special) into the hole and
	e	hold the spool as illustrated.
	e	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.
		Insert the extra spool pin into the hole as shown.

qPlace a spool of thread on the extra spool pin and fix the

	spool with the spool holder.
	q Extra spool pin
	w Hole for extra spool pin
	e Large spool holder
	NOTE:
w	The extra spool pin is also used for twin needle
	sewing.

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q

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w

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t

Winding the bobbin

NOTE:

Set the speed control slider at the fastest position (refer to page 10).

zPull the thread from the spool.

Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread into the guide slot q.

Draw the thread to the left and forward around the thread guide w.

Draw the thread to the rear and to the right around and under the guide plate e.

q Guide slot w Thread guide e Guide plate

xFirmly pull the thread to the right while holding it with both hands.

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

tBobbin winder spindle

vPass the thread to the bobbin.

Hold the thread with both hands and wind it around the bobbin clockwise several times.

b	n		b Insert the thread into one of the slits u of the flange
			plate y and pull the thread to cut.
			yFlange plate
			uSlit
			n Push the bobbin to the right. The visual touch screen
			will show the bobbin winding sign.
u	y		m Start the machine.
			Stop the machine when the bobbin is fully wound and
			stops spinning.
m	,		Return the bobbin winder spindle to its original
			position.
			, Remove the bobbin. Cut the thread with bobbin thread
			cutter B i.
			iBobbin thread cutter B
		i	NOTE:
			For safety purposes, the machine will automatically
			stop 1.5 minutes after starting bobbin winding.

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Inserting the Bobbin

zPress the lockout key.

Place a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise as shown on the hook cover plate.

qLockout key wEnd of thread eBobbin holder rHook cover plate

x Hold the bobbin with your fingertip so it does not rotate.

Guide the thread into the front notch of the bobbin holder.

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

yGuide

cDraw the thread to the left to pass it into the guide path marked “1”.

Make sure that the thread comes out from the side notch of the bobbin holder.

uGuide path 1 iSide notch

NOTE:

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

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

oGuide path 2

!0Slit (Thread cutter)

bSet the left edge of the hook cover plate into opening. Push down the hook cover plate to fit in place.

NOTE:

Unless otherwise noted, you can start sewing without drawing up the bobbin thread.

Refer to page 18 for how to draw up the bobbin thread.

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			Threading the Machine
v	x	z	CAUTION:
			Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
			the machine before threading the machine.
			Press the needle up/down button to raise the take-up
			lever to the highest position.
			Press the lockout key to lockout the machine. The
			presser foot will go down and the upper thread tension
b		c	disks will open.
			q Lockout key
	n		Pass the thread in order z to m.
			z Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread
	m	q	into the guide slot.
			w Guide slot

z w

x	e		x Hold the thread with both hands and draw the thread
			around the corner of the guide.
			Firmly pull the thread toward you along the right
			channel until the thread snaps.
			e Corner of the guide
			r Right channel
	r		c Draw the thread down along the right channel and
			around the bottom of the thread guide plate. Pull the
			thread up along the left channel.
c	r	v	r Right channel
			t Thread guide plate
			y Left channel
			u
	y		v While holding the thread at the spool, firmly draw the
			thread up and to the back of the take-up lever. Draw
			the thread forward to draw it into the eye of the take-
			up lever.
			u Eye of the take-up lever

t

b n m	i

o

bThen pull the thread down along the left channel and through the lower thread guide.

i Lower thread guide

nSlide the thread from the right of the needle bar thread guide to the left.

o Needle bar thread guide

mThread the needle with the needle threader (refer to the next page).

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	z	Built-in Needle Threader
		NOTE:
		• The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16
		needle.
		Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended.
	q	Do not use thread size 30 or thicker.
		• The needle threader cannot be used with the twin
		needle.
	w	z Press the needle up/down button to raise the needle.
		Press the lockout key to lock the machine.
		q Needle up/down button
	x	w Lockout key
		x Draw the thread through the slit e of the needle
		threader. The thread should pass under the hook r.
		e Slit
		r Hook
	er
	c	c Pull the thread up and slip it between the thread cutter
		and face plate from behind.
		Pull the thread toward you to cut.

v									v Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go.

b	b Raise the threader slowly so a loop of the thread is
	pulled up through the needle eye.

n	n Pull the thread loop to take the thread end out through
	the needle eye to the rear.

NOTE:

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

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Drawing up the Bobbin Thread

After using auto thread cutting or threading the bobbin holder, you can start sewing without drawing up the

z bobbin thread.

However, you need to draw up the bobbin thread when sewing gathering stitches etc.

	q	z Remove the bobbin. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin
		holder again and rethread the bobbin holder according
		to the instructions on page 15, but leave a 10 cm (4˝)
		tail of bobbin thread as shown.
		qBobbin thread
w		NOTE:
		Do not cut the bobbin thread with the thread cutter.
		w Thread cutter
x		x Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly
		with your left hand.
		eNeedle thread

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

r

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

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Replacing Needles

	CAUTION:
	Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
	the machine before replacing the needle.
	Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.
	Press the lockout key.
w	q Lockout key
q	Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
	counterclockwise.
	Remove the needle from the clamp.
	w Needle clamp screw
	Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat
e	side of the needle to the rear.
	e Flat side
	When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push it
	up against the stopper pin and tighten the needle clamp
	screw firmly with a screwdriver.
	To check needle straightness, place the flat side of the
	needle onto something flat (a needle plate, glass etc.).
	The gap between the needle and the flat surface should
	be consistent.
	r Gap
r	Never use a blunt needle.

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

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 (Part No. 859856005).

Fabric and Needle Chart

•For general sewing, use red needle.

•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 tip needle for sewing fine fabrics, stretch fabrics, tricot and buttonholes to prevent skipped stitches.

•Use a purple tip needle for sewing knits, free quilting and across the hem to prevent skipped stitches.

•Use a stabilizer or interface to stretch or fine fabrics to prevent seam puckering.

•Always test the thread and needle size on a small piece of the same fabric you will use for actual sewing.

For embroidery:

•In general, use a blue tip needle.

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

•Use a purple tip needle for dense stitch embroidery and Quilting designs.

•Janome bobbin thread for embroidery is recommended for bobbin.

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Replacing the Presser Foot

z

CAUTION:

Always make sure to press the lockout key to before replacing the presser foot.

Use the proper foot for the selected pattern. The wrong foot can cause the needle to break.

z Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down

q

button.

wPress the lockout key.

qNeedle up/down button wLockout key

x e	x Raise the presser foot lifter.
	ePresser foot lifter

c	r	c Press the black lever on the back of the foot holder.
		The presser foot will drop off.
		rLever

CAUTION:

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

v	u	v Place the presser foot so that the pin on the foot lies
		just under the groove of the foot holder.

Lower the presser bar to lock the foot in place.

Each foot is marked with an identification letter. tPin

yGroove

yuIdentification letter

t

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Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder

Remove the foot holder before using the dual feed foot or darning foot.

			CAUTION:
	q		Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
			the machine before replacing the foot holder.
		w	Removing the foot holder
			Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.
			Press the lockout key and raise the presser foot with the
e			presser foot lifter.
			q Needle up/down button
			w Lockout key
			e Presser foot lifter

	Loosen the setscrew and remove the foot holder.
	r Setscrew
t	t Foot holder

r

t		Attaching the foot holder
		Attach the foot holder to the presser bar from the rear.
	y
		Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver.
		y Presser bar

r

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zx w

	Attaching the Dual Feed Foot
	z Attach the dual feed holder to the presser bar.
	qDual feed holder
e	x Tighten the thumbscrew with your fingers.
	Push the dual feed link to engage it with upper feed
w	drive.
	wDual feed link
	eUpper feed drive

q

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

v	v Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver.

Detaching and attaching the dual feed foot

Pull the foot toward you to remove it.

Insert the pins of the foot into the slits of the foot holder and gently push the foot until it snaps into place.

q Pin

w Slit

w

q

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q	Attaching the Darning Foot PD-H
w	Attach the darning foot PD-H to the presser bar by
	putting the pin on the needle clamp screw.
	q Pin
	w Needle clamp screw
	Tighten the thumbscrew firmly with the screwdriver.

Attaching the Embroidery Foot P

Attach the embroidery foot P to the presser bar from behind (refer to page 109).

Tighten the thumbscrew firmly with the screwdriver.

Attaching the Couching Foot PC-1 or PC-2

Attach the couching foot PC-1 or PC-2 to the presser bar from front (refer to page 149).

Tighten the thumbscrew firmly with the screwdriver.

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

		CAUTION:
		Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
		the machine before replacing the needle plate.
	q	NOTE:
		When the straight stitch needle plate is attached to
	w
		the machine, the patterns not suitable for the straight
		stitch needle plate cannot be selected.
		z Press the needle up/down button to raise the needle.
		Press the lockout key.
		Press the presser foot lifter button to raise the presser
	e	foot.
		q Needle up/down button
		w Lockout key
		e Presser foot lifter button
	x	x Slide the extension table to the left to remove it.
	t	Push down the needle plate release lever and the
		needle plate will snap off.
		r Needle plate release lever
		t Needle plate

r

c

v

y

cA message will appear warning that the needle plate is not secured.

Remove the needle plate to the right.

Place the straight stitch needle plate on the machine.

Set the left edge of the needle plate into the opening.

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

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

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

Press the lockout key to unlock. y Mark

CAUTION:

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

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Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot

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

q Presser foot lifter button w Presser foot lifter

qe Extra lifted position

						You can raise the presser foot about 7 mm (1/4˝) higher
						than the normal up position by exerting more pressure
						when lifting the presser foot lifter or knee lifter.
						This allows for changing the needle plate, and also helps
			e			you to place layers of thick fabrics.
w						NOTE:
						The presser foot cannot be lowered with the presser
						foot lifter if the foot was raised with the presser foot
						lifter button.
						NOTE:
						Do not turn the handwheel or 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 patchwork, quilting etc, since it allows you to handle the

fabric while your knee controls the presser foot.

e

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 Rib

we Knee lifter socket

		Adjusting the knee lifter
q		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.
	r	Tighten the setscrew to secure the angle bar.
		r Setscrew
		t 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

knee pressure you exert.

t

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Dropping the Feed Dog

The feed dog can be lowered for 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

w

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.

q

NOTE:

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

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w
(A)						(H)	(L)
(Q)						(S)	(PL)
(BR)						(D)
e

(P)

(CS)

ORDINARY SEWING MODE

Ordinary Stitch Patterns

In the ordinary sewing mode, there are 4 categories available.

q Utility stitches, Buttonhole and specialty stitches w Decorative and quilting stitches

e Monogramming

r Sewing applications

Press one of the icon keys to select the category.

NOTE:

In this manual, the pattern number refers to the initial for each group or category.

For example pattern #15 in the buttonholes and specialty stitches is referred to as pattern B15.

qUtility stitches, Buttonholes and speciality stitches

You can select utility stitches (U), buttonholes and speciality stitches (B) in this category.

w Decorative and quilting stitches

This category consists of the following 10 groups.

Applique stitches (A)

Heirloom stitches (H)

Quilting stitches (Q)

Satin stitches (S)

Bridge stitches (BR) Decorative stitches (D) Long stitches (L) Pictograph stitches (P)

Play stitches (PL)

Created Stitches (CS)

e Monogramming

You can program lettering as well as a combination of characters.

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r Sewing applications

You can select the appropriate stitch for a specific sewing project and fabric type from the designated application in

this category.

Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Mode

q Foot-up key

If this option is turned on, the needle stops at the down position and the presser foot will automatically go up when the machine stops.

Press this key to turn this option on or off (refer to page 37).

w Twin needle key

Press this key to set the stitch width for twin needle sewing (refer to page 65).

e Dual feed key

Press this key for dual feed sewing (refer to page 33).

r Startover key

If you stop sewing in the middle of a stitch pattern and wish to sew the pattern again from the beginning, press this key before you start sewing.

Press this key once to startover from the beginning of the

current pattern, or press this key twice to startover from the beginning of the first pattern of the combination (refer

to page 68).

t Vertical mirror image key

Press this key to sew a vertical mirror image of the selected pattern (refer to page 66).

uy Horizontal mirror image key

Press this key to sew a horizontal mirror image of the selected pattern. The key is grayed out if the selected pattern cannot be turned over (refer to page 66).

u Tapering key

Press this key to open the dialog box for tapering (refer to page 63).

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