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JANOME Memory Craft 6600 Professional Instruction Booklet

1. Setting the spool of thread Place 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 4 Small Spool 5 Small Spool Holder 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 Winding the bobbin 4 Pass the thread through the guide on the thread guide bar from behind 1 Thread Guide Bar Pass the thread under the bobbin winding tension disk 2 Bobbin Winding Tension Disk Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside 3 Bobbin Winder Spindle Put 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 Hold 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 Press the bobbin winding button again When the bobbin
2. Detaching the Dual Feed Foot Set the presser foot lifter to normal position Loosen the thumb screw and remove the Dual feed foot 3 Thumb screw 4 Dual feed foot Attach the foot holder to the pressure bar and tighten thumb screw firmly 5 Foot holder 6 Pressure bar 14 13 mt al 15 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 appliqu 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
3. Sew the front bartack Sew the rear bartack and right row The machine will automatically stop when buttonhole sewing is finished NOTE If the last few stitches of the right row extend beyond the bartack make the stitch length shorter to correct it 58 ZZZ ZZ NZ ALLL 59 Button Sewing Machine Settings Pattern 08 Mode 1 Thread tension 3 7 Presser foot Satin Stitch foot F Foot pressure 3 Feed dog Dropped See page 25 Unthread the needle thread Adjust the stitch width so that the needle enters both holes in the button Place a button on the fabric and lower the needle by turning the handwheel so that the needle enters into the left hole in the button Align the holes in the button with the slot on the foot and lower it to hold the button in place Turn the handwheel to lower the needle into the right hole in the button Adjust the stitch width if necessary Rethread the machine and sew about 10 stitches NOTE The LCD screen shows a warning to raise the feed dog but depress the foot control again to start sewing Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric Trim both needle and bobbin threads at the beginning Cut both threads leaving 20 cm 8 tails Pull the bobbin thread to bring the needle thread to the wrong side of the fabric then knot the threads 1 Needle Thread at the Beginning 2 Bobbin Thread 3 Needle Thread D
4. fe F70 F125 X 750 Z 25 KOK KOK KOK KK 8 1 Custom stitch adjustment Mode 2 and 3 only The stitch width and length can be individually altered for each pattern in the programmed combination Example To alter the stitch width and length of a single pattern 73 in the combination Press the Edit button to shift the cursor under the pattern you wish to alter Press the stitch width adjusting button to reduce the width to 5 0 NOTES To view the stitch setting of each pattern shift the cursor under the desired pattern then press the stitch width or length adjusting button The settings will be displayed at the bottom center of the LCD screen lf you press the stitch width or length adjusting button when the cursor is on the right of the last programmed pattern a custom adjustment will be cancelled and uniform adjustment will be applied mt E od ai ll ulli i F70 F040 E ai E ai attin all ai F70 E040 3 2 3 2 31 11 ttt 82 TO STORE AND CALL STITCH PATTERN COMBINATIONS A pattern combination will be kept in the memory for future use even after turning the machine off The stored pattern combination can be recalled by pressing the memory recall button You can store up to 5 combinations in mode 2 and mode 3 individually To store a pattern combination Program a pattern combination Press the recall button An hourglass will appe
5. 1 Stitch Width Pattern 01 mode 3 has a fixed left needle drop position When you change the stitch width right needle drop position will be changed 2 Fixed left needle position Pattern 02 is fixed right needle position 3 Fixed right needle position Adjusting the stitch length Press the right side of the button sign to increase the stitch length Press the left side of the button sign to decrease the stitch length 4 Stitch Length NOTE The stitch length and width can be altered while stitching Variety of Overcasting Stitches Overcasting with zigzag stitch Machine Setting Pattern 8 mode 1 Thread tension 3 7 Presser foot Zigzag foot A Foot pressure 3 Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then sew 1 Edge of Fabrics 2 Guide 3 Wires on Foot N CAUTION When you use the overedge foot C you must set the zigzag width at 5 0 or wider to prevent the needle from hitting the wires on the foot Overcasting stitch Machine Setting Pattern 0 mode 1 Thread tension 3 7 Presser foot Overedge foot C Foot pressure 3 This stitch can be used to simultaneously seam and overcast edges of fabrics Use this stitch when you do not need to open seams flat Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then sew 1 Edge of Fabrics 2 Guide 3 Wires on Foot Multiple zigzag stitch Tricot stitch Machine Setting Pattern 9 mode 1 Thread ten
6. 88 Cleaning the Hook Race Feed Dog and Thread Cutter xsainctediroseneraecernncemetvemnsntee aman 87 Attaching Bobbin Holder and Needle Plate 87 Replacing the Light Bulb cccseecessseeseeeeees 88 PROBLEMS AND WARNING SIGNALS 89 90 TROUBLESHOOTING ccsseceseeeneeeneeees 91 NAME OF PARTS 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 15 Tension Regulating Dial 16 Thread Cutter Button 17 Up Down Needle Button 18 Auto Lock Button 19 Reverse Button 20 Start Stop Button 21 Hook Cover Plate Release Button ae Za 22 Hook Cover Plate CS b 23 Needle Plate 23 12 24 Needle Threader 25 Thread Cutter 26 Face Plate 27 Zigzag Foot A 28 Foot Holder 29 Thumb Screw 30 Buttonhole Lever 31 Upper Feed Mechanism 32 Needle 33 Needle Clamp Screw 34 Carrying Handle 35 Bobbin Winding Tension Disk 36 Presser Foot Lifter 37 Spool Pins 38 Dual Feed Adjusting Dial 39 Machine Sockets 40 Foot Control Plug 41 Power Switch 42 Handwheel 43 Thread Cutter 44 Thread Guide 1 Attaching the quick reference board The quick reference board and setscrews are included in the sta
7. 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 20 21 22 23 24 JO Ill cip with the numeral buttons OOO L__ 19 Pattern selection buttons See page 27 Press these buttons to
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9. Ea Error The LCD screen shows an abnomal display Turn the power off and turn it on again Audible Signal The Buzzer Sounds when pip Normal operation pip pip pip Invalid operation or malfunction 90 TROUBLESHOOTING The needle thread breaks 1 The needle thread is not threaded properly 2 The needle thread tension is too tight 3 The needle is bent or blunt 4 The needle is incorrectly inserted 5 The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set under the presser foot when start sewing 6 The threads were not drawn to the rear after sewing 7 The thread is too heavy or too fine for the needle 8 The thread is tangled around a spool The bobbin thread breaks 1 The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin holder 2 Lint has collected in the bobbin holder 3 The bobbin is damaged and does not turn smoothly The needle breaks 1 The needle is incorrectly inserted 2 The needle clamp screw is loose 3 The threads were not drawn to the rear after sewing 4 The needle is too fine for the fabric being used 5 A wrong presser foot is used Skipped stitches 1 The needle is incorrectly inserted bent or blunt 2 The needle and or threads are not suitable for the work being sewn 3 The Blue Tip needle is not being used for sewing stretch very fine fabrics and synthetics 4 The needle thread is not threaded properly 5 The poor quality needle is used
10. Foot pressure 3 Select pattern 07 for woven fabrics or pattern 05 for elastic fabrics NOTE The stitch width of patterns 06 and 07can not be changed but the needle drop position will move How to fold the fabric Fold the fabric to make a hem as shown 1 Heavy Fabric Fine to Medium Fabric 0 4 0 7 cm 3 16 1 4 Overcasted Edge of Fabric Wrong Side of Fabric oF W N To sew Position the fabric so that the fold comes to the left side of the guide on the foot Lower the presser foot Adjust the position of the needle swing with the stitch width adjusting button so that the needle just pierces the folded edge of the fabric when the needle comes over to the left side Sew guiding the fold along the guide 4 Guide on the Foot 5 Fold Open the fabric with the right side up The stitches on the right side of the fabric is almost invisible 6 Right Side of the Fabric Changing needle drop position Press the stitch width adjusting button The LCD screen shows the left needle position from the guide in millimeters Press on to move the needle to the right Press on to move the needle to the left Left Needle Drop Position Right Needle Drop Position Guide on Foot Distance between the Left Needle Position and the Guide A U N To make the straight stitches in blind hem stitch longer Program a combination of patterns 06 and pattern 17 or 18 in the Mode 3 Two straight
11. Guide 2 NOTE Be sure to use the spool holder to secure the thread spool in place Threading the machine continued A 20 Draw 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 Firmly 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 Draw 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 Automatic needle threader Raise 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 Depress 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 Draw the thread down around the threader guide and under the hook 4 Threader Guide 4 Release 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 Remove the loop
12. NOTE The maximum permissible stitch width is based on a 2 mm wide twin needle Sew at a medium speed When changing the sewing direction raise the needle from the fabric You can sew patterns shown on the left with the twin needle NOTES If the selected pattern is not suitable for twin needle sewing a warning message will be displayed on the LCD screen Twin needle sewing is not available in the Mode 4 4 Warning Message Screen 85 86 CORRECTING DISTORED STITCH PATTERNS The sewing results of the stitch patterns may vary depending upon the sewing conditions such as sewing speed type of the fabric number of layers etc Always test sew on a scrap piece of the fabric that you wish to use If stretch stitch patterns letters numbers or the auto buttonhole stitch are distorted correct it with the feed balancing dial 1 Feed Balancing Dial 2 Neutral Position 3 Setting Mark Stretch stitch pattern Example Pattern 33 in Mode 2 lf the pattern is compressed turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of If the pattern is drawn out turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of Letters and numbers Example Pattern 08 Monogram If the pattern is compressed turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of If the pattern is drawn out turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of Stitch balance of the auto buttonhole Example Pattern 15
13. direction Stop the machine a few stitches before the end of a seam Press the up down needle button a few times until the needle falls on the end of the seam Raise the presser foot Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing direction as desired Lower the presser foot and start sewing in a new direction 1 A few stitch before the end of seam 2 Endofseam 3 Changing direction NS EG Nn N s s x N sN s ss Patterns D3 D4 mode1 D03 D04 mode 2 will stop automatically after pressing the reverse button Using the cloth guide Attach the cloth guide on the needle plate with a screw Adjust the position of the cloth guide and tighten the screw Place the fabric with its edge against the cloth guide and Sew 1 Threaded Hole 2 Cloth Guide 3 Screw Using the seam guide lines 2 S Ol 3 The seam guides on the needle plate and hook cover help j you to measure seam allowance NOTE The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance from the center needle position in millimeters and inches 1 Center Needle Position 2 Edge of the Fabric 3 Guide Lines 32 Adjusting the needle drop position The needle drop position can be altered by pressing the stitch width adjusting button Press the right side of the button sign to move the needle bar to the right Press the left side of the button sign to move the needle bar to the left Adjusting the
14. foot and quilting bar for quilting will be shown 1 Presser foot 2 Quilting bar 3 Foot pressure 4 Indicate there are more pages to show IN The rolled hem foot for rolled hem will be shown The zipper foot for zipper sewing will be shown 4 Step by step instructions how to engage and disengage the dual feed device Selecting the Pattern Mode 1 Press one of the numeral buttons corresponding to the desired pattern Mode 2 3 Enter the 2 digit pattern number by pressing the numeral buttons Example Pattern 27 mode 3 The LCD screen will show the pattern number stitch image then main display for the selected pattern 1 Pattern Selection Button 2 Pattern Number Display 3 Main Display Normal set 2 2 Resumption set P Customizing Machine Settings You can customize the machine settings to your preference Turn the power switch on while pressing the memory button and the LCD screen will show the machine setting window 1 Memory button 2 Power Switch Resumption setting The last pattern sewn before turning the power off will be recalled when turning the power on again Press the button number 1 and the LCD screen shows normal resumption setting display Press the editing or help button to select either Normal or Resumption setting Press the memory button to confirm your selection Sound setting You can mute the buzzer in normal operation Press the button number 2 and the LCD screen sh
15. for identification 4 Groove 5 Pin 6 Identification Letter Detaching and Attaching the Foot Holder N WARNING Turn OFF the power switch before detaching or attaching the foot holder To detach Raise the presser bar and turn the thumbscrew counterclockwise to remove the foot holder 1 Thumbscrew 2 Foot holder To attach Loosen the thumbscrew and attach the presser foot to the presser bar Tighten the thumbscrew by turning it clockwise 3 Presser Bar Setting for Dual Feed Sewing When you use the Dual feed attach the Dual feed as follows See page 27 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 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 To engage the dual feed device 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 To disengage the Dual Feed Device Raise the needle and the presser foot lifter to its extra lift position 1 Presser foot lifter Pull down the Dual feed device and swing it to the rear to disengage Release the Dual feed device slowly 2 Dual feed device
16. 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 2 1 22 Drawing up the bobbin thread oy Raise the Presser Foot Lifter 2 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 3 Draw up the needle thread to bring up a loop of the bobbin thread 3 Bobbin Thread DA Slide 10 cm 4 of both threads to the back under the presser foot Changing Needles Raise the needle by pressing the up down needle 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 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 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 an
17. in Mode 3 The stitch balance of the right and left rows on the auto buttonhole may vary depending on conditions of sewing If the right row is denser turn the dial in the direction of If the left row is denser turn the dial in the direction of NOTE Return the feed balancing dial to its neutral position when the sewing is finished CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Hook Race Feed Dog and thread cutter N WARNING Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning NOTE Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than what is explained on this page 87 1 Remove the needle and presser foot Remove the setscrews and remove the needle plate Take out the bobbin Lift up the bobbin holder and remove it Clean the bobbin holder with a lint brush and soft dry cloth Clean the feed dog auto thread cutter mechanism and hook race with the lint brush Clean the hook race with a dry cloth You may also use a vacuum cleaner Screwdriver Setscrew Needle Plate Bobbin Holder Lint Brush Feed Dog Hook Race Soft Dry Cloth Auto Thread Cutter Mechanism O oOo N OO FWNDNY Assemble the hook race Insert the bobbin holder The knob of the bobbin holder should fit next to the stopper on the hook race Be sure to align the red triangle marks on the bobbin holder an
18. 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 7 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 5 16 Winding the Bobbin Removing the bobbin Slide the hook cover plate release button to the right and remove the hook cover plate Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder ooh Hook Cover Plate Release Button Hook Cover Plate 3 Bobbin NO 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
19. stitch length The stitch length can be altered by pressing the stitch length adjusting button The stitch length indication will change as pressing the button Press the right side of the button sign to increase the stitch length Press the left side of the button sign to decrease the stitch length 33 To customize the preset values for the stitch length and width The preset value of the stitch length and width are optimized for the selected pattern However you can change the preset value of the following patterns to suit your sewing preference Mode 1 Patterns D 9 0 Mode 3 Patterns 14 20 Example To change the preset value for the stitch length Select the stitch pattern you want to change the preset value Press To decrease the stitch length press To increase the stitch length press or to change the stitch length Press the stock call key The LCD screen will display the custom setting window Press the Memory button to save the custom settings ie 5 Press the Clear button to restore the default settings The LCD screen will return to the previous window and a synbol C 1 will appear on the screen to indicate that the preset values have been changed Restoring the default settings Select the pattern that you have changed the settings of Press the stock call key The LCD screen will show the custom setting window with the customized set
20. stitches will be added to the blind hem stitch when combining with the pattern 06 Four stitches will be added with the pattern 17 1 1 Pattern 06 pa 2 Pattern 17 A a 1 NOTE S29 To alter the needle drop position of the programmed pattern combination shift the cursor under pattern 06 and press the stitch width adjusting button LCD screen will be changed to A lt is not necessary to adjust the needle drop position of the pattern 17 as it will synchronously change 3 Cursor 65 Extender stitches Patterns 11 12 14 15 17 18 20 and 21 in Mode 2 are extender stitches which are used to insert straight stitches after a stitch pattern Patterns 17 18 and 21 will inherit the stitch length and needle drop position of a previous pattern in the programmed pattern combination oO Example Combination of patterns 12 Mode 3 and 17 2 Mode 2 Two counts of the straight stitch are inserted after pattern 12 1 Pattern 12 Mode 3 2 Two counts of straight stitch Pattern 17 Mode 2 NOTES The number on the right of the stitch image indicates a stitch count to be inserted A double headed arrow under the stitch count indicates that the needle drop position will follow that of the previous pattern The stitch length and needle drop position of patterns 11 13 14 15 and 20 are independent from those of the combined pattern Example Combination of patterns 28 Mode 3 and 15 Mode
21. the Dual Feed adjusting dial toward 1 Upper layer 2 Lower layer 3 Dual Feed adjusting dial Basting Stitch Machine Setting Pattern T Thread tension 1 3 Presser foot Basting Darning foot P 2 Foot pressure 1 Feed dog Dropped See page 25 Attaching the Basting Darning foot P 2 Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the foot holder Attach the Basting Darning foot P 2 to the presser bar putting the pin on the needle clamp screw Tighten the thumbscrew firmly with the screwdriver 1 Thumb screw 2 Pin 3 Needle clamp screw To sew Draw both needle and bobbin thread to the back Depress the foot control The machine will take one stitch and stop automatically Release the foot control Hold the fabric taut and slide it to a place where you want the next stitch N CAUTION 9 Do not pull the fabric toward you while stitching It may deflect the needle causing it to break 37 38 Zigzag Stitch Machine Setting Pattern 8 mode 1 08 09 mode2 01 02 mode 3 Thread tension 3 7 Presser foot Zigzag foot A Foot pressure 3 Zigzag stitch is used for various sewing needs including overcasting It can be used on most woven fabrics A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for applique Adjusting the stitch width Press the right side of the button sign to increase the stitch width Press the left side of the button sign to decrease the stitch width
22. 2 Three counts of the straight stitch in the left needle dro T O nae 9 p position are inserted after pattern 28 3 Pattern 28 Mode 3 4 Three counts of straight stitch Pattern 15 Mode 2 NOTE Patterns 11 and 12 Length 2 5 mm center needle position Patterns 14 and 15 Length 2 5 mm left needle position Pattern 20 Triple stitch length 5 0 mm center needle position To insert a blank space use pattern 99 in Mode 2 After sewing trim the connection thread 2 5 Connecting thread 66 67 One cycle sewing with the auto lock stitch Select pattern 27 Press the memory button Press the locking stitch button NOTE No further patterns can be memorized after pressing the auto lock button Depress the foot control to sew The machine will lock the stitch and sew single unit of the pattern then stop automatically after locking off the stitch 1 Locking Stitch Programming a Pattern Combination Pattern combination Example Programming patterns 27 and 29 Select pattern 27 in the Mode 3 Press memory button Select pattern 29 4 4 Press memory button Set the thread tension at 1 4 foot pressure at 3 and use the satin stitch foot F when sewing the programmed pattern combination Start to sew The machine will sew the pattern combination repeatedly NOTE If you press the auto lock button in the middle of sewing a programmed pattern
23. Basting 12 Reverse Stitches 13 Seam Stitches 41 42 To sew Fold back the left seam allowance Turn the right seam allowance under to form a 0 2 to 0 3 cm 1 8 margin place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin it in place Set the stitch length and thread tension back to the original setting 1 Lower Fabric End of the Opening Zipper Teeth 0 2 to 0 3 cm 1 8 margin Right Side of the Upper Fabric Opening Size Basting Stitches Fold CON OO FB W P Attach zipper foot E with the pin on the right hand side Lower the foot onto the topside at the bottom of the zipper so that the needle pierces the fabric next to the fold and the zipper tape Sew along the zipper guiding the zipper teeth along the side edge of the foot Sew through all layers next to the fold Stop 5 cm 2 before zipper foot E reaches the slider on the zipper tape Lower the needle slightly into the fabric Raise the foot and open the zipper Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam 9 Slider 10 5cm 2 43 6 Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat with the right side facing up Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together 11 Basting 12 Zipper Tab Re attach the zipper foot E with the left pin Backstitch across the end of opening to 0 7 1 cm 3 8 Stitch through the garment and zipper tape guiding the zipper teeth along the side edge on the foot Stop about 5 cm 2 from the top
24. 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 DAN G E R 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 Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb Replace bulb with same type rated 12 Volts 5 Watts WAR N NG To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons 1 11 12 13 14 19 Do not allow to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children 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 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 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 Never drop or
25. Script Style letters Machine Setting Thread tension 1 4 Presser foot Satin Stitch foot F Foot pressure 3 Needle Blue Tip needle Press the letter style button to choose one of the following 1 Block 2 Block European accented letters 3 Script 4 Script European accented letters 1 Letter Style Button To select a letter enter the 2 digit pattern number 19 Programming a Monogram Example To program R amp B Select the Letter Style Button Select letter R pattern 28 Press the memory button 4 Select pattern amp pattern 64 Press the stitch width adjusting button The letter size will be reduced to 2 3 of the original size The reduced pattern amp will be memorized 6 Press the memory button Select letter B pattern 12 Press the memory button 9 Press the auto thread cutter button after programming a monogram The LED signal will turn on and the cutter mark will appear after the monogram To sew Depress the foot control to sew The machine will sew a monogram then stop automatically and trim the threads 76 ABCDEFGH F70 H25 F70 H25 EDITING 1 Viewing a long text The LCD screen only shows 8 characters of a monogram at a time Eom If the entire text is not displayed press the edit key or help key to scroll the text Pressing the edit key shifts the cursor and scrolls the
26. Seam puckering 1 The needle thread tension is too tight 2 The needle thread is not threaded properly 3 The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn 4 The stitch length is too long for the fabric 5 The foot pressure is not adjusted properly A stabilizer is not used when sewing very fine fabrics The cloth is not feeding smoothly 1 The feed dog is packed with lint 2 The stitches are too fine 3 The feed dog is not raised after drop feed sewing Page 19 21 Page 24 Page 23 Page 23 Page 30 Page 30 Page 23 Page 16 Page 18 Page 87 Change the bobbin Page 23 Page 23 Page 30 Page 23 Use the correct foot Page 23 Page 23 Page 30 Page 19 21 Change the needle Page 24 Page 19 21 Page 23 Make stitch shorter Page 25 Apply a stabilizer Page 87 Make stitch longer Page 25 Loops on the 1 The needle thread tension is too loose Page 24 seams 2 The needle is too thick or too fine for the fabric Page 23 1 The machine is not plugged in or foot control is not connected 2 Thread has been caught in the hook race 3 The presser foot is not lowered The machine does not work Buttonhole sewing 1 The stitch density is not suitable for the fabric being sewn is not sewn 2 The interfacing has not been used for the stretch or synthetic fabric Apply an interfacing properly 3 The buttonhole lever is not lowered Page 51 The machine is 1 Thread has been caught in the hook r
27. ace Page 87 noisy 2 Lint has built up in the hook race or bobbin holder Page 87 Layers shift 1 The foot pressure is not suitable for fabrics being sewn Page 25 Thread cutter LED 1 The presser foot is raised before auto thread cutting is complete Lower the presser blinks foot Page 87 Page 47 2 Thread have been caught in the thread cutter mechanism lt is not abnormal that a faint humming sound is coming out from the internal motors The pattern selection key area may get warm when the machine has been used for hours 9 1
28. achine Setting Pattern 5 Thread tension 2 6 Presser foot Zigzag foot A Foot pressure 3 CSSS96 0O999SeS o gt gt This strong durable stitch is recommended for areas where both elasticity and strength are needed to ensure comfort and durability Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole seams Also use it when constructing items such as backpacks for extra strength Stretch stitch Machine Setting Pattern 6 Thread tension 2 6 Presser foot Zigzag foot A Foot pressure 3 This is a narrow stretch stitch designed to eliminate puckering on knit fabrics and bias seams while permitting the seam to be pressed completely open flat 34 Patchwork piecing Machine Setting Pattern 13 16 Thread tension 2 6 Presser foot Zigzag foot A Foot pressure 3 This stitch is ideal for patchwork piecing French knots Machine Setting Pattern 19 Thread tension 5 8 Presser foot Satin Stitch foot F Foot pressure 2 3 Use this stitch for decorative stitching Straight stitch Machine Setting Pattern 22 Thread tension 3 6 Presser foot Satin Stitch foot F Foot pressure 2 3 Use this stitch for decorative outlines Sculpture stitch Machine Setting Pattern 23 Thread tension 3 6 Presser foot Satin Stitch foot F Foot pressure 2 3 Use this stitch for decorative outlines New Sculpture stitch Machine Setting Pattern 24 Thread tension 3 6 Presser foot Satin Stitch
29. ack shorter than 1 5 cm 9 16 first stop the machine after sewing the required length and then press the reverse button The required length has been determined Start the machine and continue sewing until the machine stops automatically 1 Starting point 2 Required Length 3 Reverse Button 4 Tack Length To sew the same size tack To sew another tack at the same size simply start the machine and it will stop automatically when finishing sewing To sew the tack at a different size To sew the next tack at a different size press the memory button to memorize a new size and start sewing from the beginning 63 Eyelet Machine Setting Pattern 23 Mode 3 Thread tension 1 4 Presser foot Satin Stitch foot F Foot pressure 3 The eyelet is used for belt holes etc To sew Depress the foot control to sew The machine will sew an eyelet and stop automatically when completed Open the eyelet with an awl punch or pointed scissors Adjusting the shape of an eyelet Correct the shape of the eyelet as follows If the eyelet gap opens press on the stitch length adjusting button If the eyelet overlaps press on the stitch length adjusting button 1 Eyelet gap opens 2 Eylet overlaps NOTE The shape can be adjusted within L1 to L3 default setting is L2 64 Blind Hem Machine Settings Pattern 06 Mode 3 Thread tension 1 4 Presser foot Blind Hem foot G
30. ar for a while and the pattern combination will be stored 1 Turn over button 2 Memory button 3 Clear button Press the memory button The machine beeps and an hourglass appears on the LCD screen while the machine is saving the stitch pattern combination Do not turn the power switch off while the machine is beeping You can access other memory address M2 to M5 by pressing the stock call key To exit from the stock call mode press any key except the memory clear turnover memory edit or help key Overwriting a stored combination Program the desired combination Press the stock call key to select the desired memory address The LCD screen will show the pattern combination already stored Press the memory key and the stored combination will be replaced with the new combination F9 Recalling a stored combination Select mode 2 3 or monogramming Press the stock call key to select the desired memory address Press the turnover memory key to recall the stored combination Deleting a stored combination 83 Press the stock call key to select the desired memory address Press the clear key to delete the stored combination 84 TWIN NEEDLE SEWING NOTES When you sew patterns with the twin needle press the twin needle button and test the stitches first before you begin to sew Use the zigzag foot A or satin stitch foot F for twin needle sewing Turn off the ma
31. arning Machine Settings Pattern 21 Mode 3 Thread tension 3 6 Presser foot Automatic Buttonhole foot R Foot pressure 3 The LCD screen shows the sewing instructions when selecting patteren 21 Sew to length i required T j then press le Pull the button holder to the rear Place the garment under the foot Press the up down needle button twice Remove the fabric to the left to draw both threads under the foot and place the fabric back under the foot Lower the needle at the starting point then lower the foot 1 Button Holder 2 Starting Point Depress the foot control and the machine will sew a darning 2 cm 38 4 long and stop automatically 2 AAAANAMA AAAAAAAL _ ATTY TITT Repeat sewing in the different direction until the darning IAAI z4HHE covers the rip or hole ew l gt BRE SS ITU 288 HUTA AAF TTT UT WV VWI WV VWVVI NU 4 2 NOTE The maximum size of darning is 2 cm 3 4 long and 0 7 cm 1 4 wide 3 Maximum Length 2 cm 3 4 4 Maximum Width 0 7 cm 1 4 60 AAAAAAAA ANAANANA M OOOODOO DNIT ITHACA M OOCOOO DODN TT MOOOOODO DNIT TT WV ANAANAAA ULLALUALUAL TT TT LUAU WV AAAAAAAA LAAMLUAUONAUUUI UHANULLOUUUUULL TTT i gt ETT riy 61 To sew a shorter darning To sew a darning shorter than 2 cm 3 4 first stop the machine after sewing the required length then press the reverse button The requ
32. atically To sew another buttonhole press the thread cutter button and raise the presser foot Move the fabric to where the next buttonhole to be sewn then lower the foot and start the machine NOTE After selecting the buttonhole press the thread cutter memory button LED lights on The thread will be cutt off automatically after finishing sewing 6 When buttonhole sewing is finished push the buttonhole lever upward as far as it will go Remove the fabric and place a pin just below the bartack at each end to prevent accidentally cutting stitches Cut the opening with the seam ripper 9 Seam Ripper NOTE When snapping off the buttonhole foot move up the dual feed device for an easy access to the red button 10 Dual Feed Device Corded buttonhole D gas ee Machine Setting Pattern 14 mode 3 Thread tension 1 5 Presser foot Automatic Buttonhole foot R Foot pressure 3 To sew a corded buttonhole follow the same procedure as a sensor buttonhole With the automatic buttonhole foot R raised hook the filler cord on the spur at the back of the buttonhole foot Bring the ends of cord toward you under the buttonhole foot clearing the front end Hook the ends of the filler cord into the forks on the front of buttonhole foot to hold them tight 1 Spur 2 Forks 4 Lower the needle into the garment where the buttonhole will start and lower the foot Lower the buttonhole lever and
33. bbin thread does not show on the right side of the fabric and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side of the fabric 1 Needle Thread 2 Right Side of the Fabric 3 Wrong Side of the Fabric 4 Bobbin 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 5 Setting Mark 6 Tension Control Dial 7 Recommended 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 ce r 2o Adjusting the Foot Pressure The foot pressure dial should be set at 3 for regular sewing Reduce the pressure for appliqu sewing on fine synthetics and elastic fabrics Set the dial at 1 when sewing extra fine fabrics 1 Foot Pressure Dial 2 Setting mark 3 Recommended Tension Setting NOTE Do not reduce the foot pressure lower than 0 Dropping the Feed Dog The feed dog can be lowered by the drop feed lever for sewing on buttons free motion embroider
34. buttonhole foot Start the machine and sew the buttonhole over the filler cord The machine stops automatically when finished Remove the fabric from the machine and cut the sewing threads Pull the left end of the filler cord to tighten it Thread the end of the cord through a darning needle and draw it to the wrong side of the fabric and cut NOTES Set the stitch width in accordance with the thickness of the filler cord used To cut the buttonhole opening refer to page 52 53 Changing buttonhole width SEM Press the stitch width adjusting button and the adjusting E l dex AAS qs window opens Press on to increase the buttonhole width Press on to decrease the buttonhole width 1 Stitch Width Adjusting Button 2 Narrower Buttonhole 3 Wider Buttonhole Changing buttonhole stitch density Press the stitch length adjusting button the adjusting Ss E o in ns T window opens Press on to make the buttonhole stitch less dense Press on to make the buttonhole stitch denser 4 Stitch Length Adjusting Button 5 Denser Buttonhole 6 Coarser Buttonhole NOTES To alter the buttonhole width and density while sewing a test buttonhole stop the machine at the left or right row of 5 6 the buttonhole then adjust the stitch width and density to find the appropriate settings Press the memory button so that you can sew a buttonhole with the new settings The s
35. chine before changing the needle Use 60 or finer threads for twin needle sewing Threading the machine for twin needle Place two spools of thread on the spool stand Draw both threads from the spools and pass them through the points from 1 ito 9 Make sure that the two strands of thread do not get tangled Slip one of the threads in the needle bar thread guide on the left and the other on the right 1 Needle Bar Thread Guide Thread the needles from the front to back with your hand 2 Thread the Needles NOTES Threading from 1 jto 7 is the same as for single needle The automatic needle threader cannot be used for the twin needle AAAT NINININ VvvvyV Di D2 D3 D4 5 6 9 Mode 2 ol Il z 1 1 l dl i I W 1 l o a P P cp p ar SPPPPP PH 4p D01 D02 D03 D04 05 06 08 OY 12 13 14 15 16 20 ee ee cp ee c c p S III 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 31 32 SPET MEST 44 50 54 57 62 63 64 65 66 68 70 71 74 ast Mode 3 L lt R 9 859 4 01 02 03 08 10 11 24 25 27 28 29 30 31 SILEEERE LRG Og 37 38 40 41 43 44 45 47 50 51 53 56 62 6 ANANA SAYAY O O O To sew Select a pattern Press the twin needle button Cw The LCD screen shows a twin needle icon and the maximum permissible stitch width is restricted to 3 0 mm 1 Twin Needle Icon 2 Maximum Width 3 0 3 Twin Needle mark
36. chine will automatically tack and sew down the right side of the buttonhole Stop the machine when you are directly opposite the starting point Press the reverse button 6 Starting Point Keep the foot control depressed The machine will sew a bartack lock the stitches and automatically stop when the buttonhole is completed To make the next buttonhole position the fabric and step down on the foot control To sew the next buttonhole at a different size press the memory button m to memorize a new size and start sewing from the beginning NOTES The machine will sew the buttonholes identical to the first one The stitch density of the memorized buttonhole cannot be altered 9 Cut the buttonhole opening with the seam ripper 7 Seam Ripper 56 Vy WAS as A OAS ae 57 Round end buttonholes 16 17 Machine settings Pattern 16 mode 3 or 17 mode 3 Thread tension 1 5 Presser foot Automatic Buttonhole foot R Foot pressure 3 The sewing procedue is same as buttonhole 14 Adjusting buttonhole width on stitch pattern 16 Press the stitch width adjustment key the adjustment window opens Press to make the buttonhole wider Press to make the buttonhole narrower Stitch width 2 5 2 Stitch width 4 0 3 Stitch width 5 5 The stitch length should be adjusted between 0 3 to 0 8 Adjusting buttonhole stitch length on patt
37. d stopper Reattach the needle plate and tighten the screws 10 Knob 11 Stopper 12 Triangle Marks NOTE After cleaning the machine insert the needle and attach the presser foot Replacing the Light Bulb WARNING Turn the power off before replacing the light bulb The bulb could be HOT wait until it has cooled down before touching it To remove Remove the setscrew Remove the faceplate Swing the lamp socket to the left and pull out the bulb To replace Insert a new bulb into the opening of the socket Return the lamp socket to the original position Attach the faceplate with the setscrew 1 Setscrew 2 Faceplate 3 Lamp Socket 4 Light Bulb Replace a bulb with the same type rated 12 V 5 W Replacing the light bulb on the underside of the sewing arm Lay the machine on its back Remove the lamp holder with the screwdriver as shown Pull out the light bulb from the socket Insert a new bulb into the socket Push the lampholder back into the opening 1 Lamp holder 2 Lamp 3 Lamp socket Replace the bulb with the same type rated 12 V 5 W PROBLEMS AND WARNING SIGNALS lf a buzzer sounds and the LCD screen shows a warning sign follow the guidance below Warning Sign Cause Try this The power is turned on without the foot control being connected The foot control is disconnected while sewing Press the start stop button with the foot control being connected The po
38. d the flat surface should be consistent Never use a blunt needle 4 Gap AN 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 Net Tulle Ball Point Light Batiste Voile Lawn Pure Silk Crepe de Chine Blue Tip Needle Sheer Crepe Chambray Handkerchief Linen Universal Gingham Challis Percale Wool Crepe Peau de Soie Taffeta Satin Silk Surah Satin backed Crepe Qiana Single Knits Jersey Swim wear and Tricot Ball Point Leather Suede Wedge Point Leather Needle Flannel Velour Velvet Muslin Velveteen Universal Medium Poplin Corduroy Broadcloth Linen Chintz Gabardine Felt Terry Burlap Quilted Fabrics Double Knits synthetic and natural Stretch Ball Point Velour Stretch Terry Sweater Knits Leather Vinyl Suede Wedge Point Leather Needle Denim Sailcloth Ticking Denim Needle Heavy Double Faced Wool Heavy Coating Fake Fur Universal Drapery Fabrics Leather Suede Wedge Point Leather Needle Very Heavy Canvas Duck Upholstery Fabrics Topstitching for Special Finish Topstitching Needle 24 Balancing Thread Tension Correct tension The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric For an ideal zigzag stitch the bo
39. e 70 Example Pattern 28 Select pattern 28 in Mode 3 Press the memory button Select pattern 28 in Mode 3 4 Press the turnover memory button Press the memory button Start to sew The machine will sew the pattern combination repeatedly NOTE If you press the Auto lock button in the middle of sewing a programmed pattern the machine will stop automatically after the current pattern is completed 1 Auto Lock Button Sewing the pattern combination from the beginning If you have to stop sewing the pattern combination and wish to sew it over again press the memory button to sew the pattern combination from the beginning 1 2 3 4 Programmed Pattern Combination Stop sewing Press the memory button Machine sews the pattern combination from the beginning Sewing the current pattern from the beginning If you have to stop sewing the pattern combination and wish to sew from the incomplete pattern press the turn over memory button to sew from the beginning of the pattern last sewn CO N O1 71 Programmed Pattern Combination Stop sewing Press the turnover memory button Machine sews the pattern combination from the beginning of the current pattern 12 Shell Tuck Machine Setting Pattern 08 Mode 3 Thread tension 6 8 Presser foot Satin Stitch foot F Foot pressure 3 Use a light weight fabric tricot for example Fold the fabric as shown and stitch
40. edle and bobbin threads toward the rear a Lower the presser foot AY p Depress the foot control to start sewing Gently guide the IO fabric along the seam guide line letting the fabric feed naturally To sew from the edge of thick fabric The black button on the zigzag foot locks the foot in the horizontal position This is helpful when you start sewing from extreme edge of thick fabrics or sewing across a hem Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where you wish to start sewing Lower the foot while pushing the black button in The foot is locked in the horizontal position to avoid slipping 1 Thick Fabrics 2 Black Button Securing seam For fastening the ends of seams press the reverse button and sew several reverse stitches The machine sews in reverse as long as you press and hold in the reverse button Press the reverse button once when sewing the Lock a Matic stitch pattern 03 or locking stitch pattern 04 so the machine will lock the stitch off and stop automatically After finishing sewing press the thread cutter button to cut the threads 3 Thread Cutter Button To start the next seam it is recommended to bring the bobbin thread up and pull both needle and bobbin threads to the back under the presser foot NOTE Use the thread cutter on the face plate to cut the specialized or thick threads if the auto thread cutter does not work well 4 Thread Cutter Changing sewing
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42. ere 64 65 Extender SUCES siririca 66 One cycle sewing with the auto lock stitch 67 Pattern combination with auto thread cutting 68 Elongation Sewing cccccseeeceseeeeeeeceeeeeeeseeeeeeeees 69 Programming pattern combination with a Mior IMAJO sasis 70 Sewing the pattern combination from the GOOO apn 71 Sewing the current pattern from the beginning 71 Pel TUC eorn eane eeseneeedaniansoa ana EAA 72 CAMO C oei 72 6 9 6 aee E E nets ene 73 MONOGRAMMING cccesssseeeeseeeeseeeees 74 76 Selecting a Letter Style ccccceeeceeesseeeeeeeeeees 74 Programming a Monogram cccsccceseeeeeees 75 76 EDITING OU sscerieciejeosexnestndantreoeseaspareevetesinivanes 77 78 Viewing a Long Text crc sscenctecc meena verceracsericenace 17 Editing a Monogram ccsccccseeeeeseeeeneeeeeaes 11 178 Deleting a letter character cscsccceseeeeenes 77 Inserting a letter Character ccccecesseeeeees 78 Duplicating a pattern canscsosnnsnuwsdckondeussunncwdetvaiatens 78 EDITING 2 airiran 79 81 Uniform stitch adjustment Mode 2 and 3 only EAE EEE A A E E E N E TE 79 80 Custom stitch adjustment Mode 2 and 3 only 81 TO STORE AND CALL STITCH PATTERN COMBINATIONS Mode2 Mode3 Monogram E AERE E E E EEO 82 83 TWIN NEEDLE SEWING 0 000 84 85 CORRECTING DISTORED STITCH PATERN cipap rerna AE 86 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 87
43. ern 16 The stitch length should be between 0 3 to 0 8 Keyhole buttonholes 18 Machine settings Pattern 18 mode 3 Thread tension 1 5 Presser foot Automatic Buttonhole foot R Foot pressure 3 The sewing procedue is same as buttonhole 14 see pages 50 Instead of opening buttonhole with seam ripper open a using hole by punch Adjusting buttonhole width on stitch pattern 18 Press the stitch width adjustment key the adjustment window opens Press to make the buttonhole wider Press to make the buttonhole narrower Stitch width 5 5 2 Stitch width 6 5 3 Stitch width 7 0 The stitch width should be adjusted between 5 5 to 7 0 Adjusting buttonhole stitch length on pattern 18 The stitch length should be between 0 3 to 0 8 Use an Eyelet punch to open a keyhol buttonhole Knit buttonhole 19 Machine settings Pattern 19 mode 3 Thread tension 1 5 Presser foot Automatic Buttonhole foot R Foot pressure 3 Sew the left row l Sew the front bartack i Sew the rear bartack and right row The machine will automatically stop when buttonhole sewing is finished NOTE If the last few stitches of the right row extend beyond the bartack make the stitch length shorter to correct it Knit buttonhole 20 Machine settings Pattern 20 mode 3 Thread tension 1 5 Presser foot Automatic Buttonhole foot R Foot pressure 3 Sew the left row
44. etting will return to the default when turning the E power switch off or selecting another stitch 54 Alto Ss S00 l Jez WAS 1 5 Sey to length required j then press le 55 e N Automatic buttonhole Machine Setting Pattern 15 Mode 3 Thread tension 1 5 Presser foot Automatic Buttonhole foot R Foot pressure 3 Pull the button holder of the buttonhole foot all the way out Insert the fabric under the foot Press the up down needle button twice Remove the fabric to the left to draw the needle thread through the hole of the foot Insert the garment under the foot and lower the needle at the starting point Then lower the automatic buttonhole foot R 1 Button Holder 2 Needle Thread 3 Bobbin Thread NOTES You do not need to pull down the buttonhole lever If you wish to change the buttonhole width and density press the stitch width and length buttons If there is a difference in stitch density between the right and left rows of the buttonhole refer to page 86 for correction If you wish to sew a buttonhole longer than the size permitted by the automatic buttonhole foot R use satin stitch foot F or buttonhole foot B optional item To sew Depress the foot control to sew the left side up to the required length of the buttonhole Stop the machine and press the reverse button 4 Required Length 5 Reverse Button 6 Start the machine again The ma
45. foot F Foot pressure 2 3 Use this stitch for quilting or decorative stitching Saddle stitch Machine Setting Pattern 25 Thread tension 3 6 Presser foot Zigzag foot A Foot pressure 2 3 You can achieve a lovely hand worked look when topstitching suits blazers jumpers and denim outfits with the saddle stitch 35 Straight Stitch Dual Feed AD Machine Setting Pattern D1 Thread tension 2 6 Presser foot Dual Feed foot AD Foot pressure 3 Dual Feed adjusting dial 0 Po Patterns D1 D2 D3 D4 mode 1 and D01 D02 D03 D04 mode 2 can be used with the Dual Feed foot The Dual Feed foot is extremely effective for sewing with hard to feed materials such as viynl or leather It also eliminates layer slippage NOTE See page 13 for how to attach the Dual Feed foot and to engage the Dual Feed device To sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate Lower the needle to KO the point where you wish to start I v gt lt AYE Pull the needle and bobbin threads toward the rear Lower the presser foot lt LNG I Depress the foot control to start sewing Gently guide the SS eg E A gt fabric along the seam guide line letting the fabric feed lt gt yy naturally ZA pO Dual Feed adjusting dial A If the lower layer puckers turn the Dual Feed adjusting dial toward B If the upper layer puckers turn
46. hes the edges of fabric similar to a commercial overlocking machine for a professional look Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then Sew Note The stitch width of this pattern cannot be changed N CAUTION When you use the overedge foot C or overcasting foot M you must set the zigzag width at 5 0 or wider to prevent the needle from hitting the wires on the foot 1 Edge of Fabrics 2 Guide 3 Wires on Foot Zipper Sewing Machine Setting Pattern D1 Mode 1 Thread tension 2 6 Presser foot Zipper foot E Foot pressure 3 To attach the zipper foot E Fit the pin on zipper foot E to the groove on the foot holder 1 Groove 2 Pin 3 To sew the left side of the zipper attach zipper foot E with the pin on the right hand side To sew the right side of the zipper attach Ze X zipper foot E with the pin on the left hand side J Fabric preparation Add 1 cm 3 8 to the zipper size This is the overall opening size 1 Right Sides of the Fabric 1 cm 3 8 Opening Size Zipper Size Slider Zipper Teeth Zipper Tape Wrong Side of the Fabric End of the Zipper Opening O ON OO FW PY Place the right sides of the fabric together and sew to the end of the opening with a 2 cm 5 8 seam allowance Reverse Stitch to lock the seams Manually increase the stitch length to 5 0 and baste the zipper opening with the thread tension loosened 10 2cm 5 8 Seam Allowance 11
47. hine To use foot control Turn off the power switch insert the foot control plug and machine plug into the machine then the power supply plug into the wall outlet in this order Turn on the power switch Power Switch Machine Plug Machine Socket Foot Control Plug Power Supply Plug Wall Outlet Foot Control socket NOOR WD gt gt gt gt gt gt Controlling Sewing Speed Speed control slider Sewing speed can be varied according to your sewing needs with the speed control slider 1 To increase sewing speed slide it to the right 2 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 START STOP Function Buttons 1 Star
48. insert any object into any opening Do not use outdoors Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered To disconnect turn all controls to the off O position then remove plug from outlet Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the sewing machine needle Always use the proper needle plate The wrong plate can cause the needle to break Do not use bent needles Do not pull or push fabric while stitching It may deflect the needle causing it to break 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 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS NAME OF PARTS nsssasennunnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsannnnnannn 3 STANDARD ACCESSORIES c c0eeeeee 4 GETTING READY TO SEW seceeseeees 5 Connecting the Power Supply c ssccceesseeeees 3 To use start stop DUNOM Asecsechecustesaeaescdeesalesciies 5 To use foot control si crenanerenecnenes cence uancmeantcenchcakes 5 Controlling Sewing Speed cceeceeessseeeees
49. ired length has been determined Start the machine and continue sewing until the machine stops automatically 1 Required Length 2 Reverse Button To sew the same size darning Simply start the machine to sew another darning at the same size To sew the darning at a different size Press the memory button and start sewing from the beginning To adjust the evenness of darning The evenness of darning may vary depending on the sewing condition such as type of fabrics number of layers etc You can correct the unevenness of darning with the stitch length adjusting button If the left corner is lower than the right side press on to correct it If the right corner is lower than the left side press on to correct it NOTE The evenness can be adjusted within d1 to d9 default setting is d5 we Sew to length required T j then press J 62 Tacking Machine Settings Pattern 22 Mode 3 Thread tension 3 6 Presser foot Satin Stitch foot F Foot pressure 3 The LCD screen shows the sewing instruction when selecting pattern 22 Tacking is used to reinforce pockets crotches and belt carriers where extra strength is needed To sew Depress the foot control until the machine stops automatically The machine will sew a tacking 1 5 cm 9 16 long automatically 1 Starting point 2 Ending point 3 1 5 cm 9 16 To sew a shorter tack To sew a t
50. 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 Inserting the bobbin Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise 1 Thread 2 Bobbin Holder Guide the thread into notch A on the front of the bobbin holder Draw the thread to the left sliding it between the tension spring blades 4 Continue 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 Pull 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 Threading the Machine Draw the thread in order from 1 to 9 Raise the presser foot lifter Press the up down needle button twice to raise the needle to its highest position Turn the power switch off Pass the thread through the guide on the thread guide bar from behind 1 Spool Holder Pass the thread through the right thread guide 2 Right Thread Guide Hold the upper thread with both hands as shown and slip it under the thread guide plate 3 Thread Guide Plate 4 Draw 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
51. ition determined by this button The needle position LED will turn on when the down position is selected 5 Needle up down stop position LED NOTE The needle will always stop in the up position after sewing buttonholes bartacks eyelets and darning If you press the up down needle position button when the presser foot is at the extra lifted position the LCD screen will advise you to lower the foot 6 Thread cutter button Press this button after finishing sewing and the machine will trim the threads The LED signal blinks while cutting the threads 7 Thread Cutter Signal NOTES The auto thread cutter will work well with normal sewing threads 30 or finer Use the thread cutter on the face plate to cut the specialized or thick threads if the auto thread cutter does not work well When starting the next seam pull the needle thread to pick the bobbin thread up and draw them to the back and under the foot Clean the auto thread cutter mechanism regularly to avoid malfunction due to built up lint Avoid using a paper cored spool when it begins to empty since it will not unwind smoothly It may cause the thread to bunch or slip when using the auto thread cutter 10 M n 12 17 18 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
52. lling the button holder back a little The length of the buttonhole will be increased Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go 1 Buttonhole lever NOTE If you start sewing without pulling down the buttonhole lever the LCD screen will show a warning and the machine will stop after a few stitches Pull the buttonhole lever down and start sewing 4 Insert the corner of the fabric under the foot Press the up down needle button twice Remove the fabric to the left to draw the needle thread through the hole of the foot Place the garment under the foot and lower the needle at the starting point of the buttonhole mark Then lower the automatic buttonhole foot R 2 Buttonhole mark 3 Needle thread 4 Bobbin thread 5 Starting point 5 NOTE Make sure there is no gap between the slider and front stopper otherwise the left and right lengths will be different 6 Slider 7 Front stopper 8 Sewing gap 9 Starting mark Step 2 T E Step 3 52 O1 Start the machine to sew the buttonhole The buttonhole will be automatically sewn Step 1 The machine will sew the front bartack and the left row first Then it goes back to the starting point with Straight stitch Step 2 The machine will sew the right row Step 3 The machine will sew the back bartack and the machine will stop autom
53. mple 1 To alter the stitch width of the programmed patterns 41 and its mirror image in the Mode 3 Shift the cursor to the right of the last programmed pattern Press the stitch width adjusting button to alter the stitch width NOTE Stitch length can be uniformly altered when patterns of the same category satin stitches or stretch stitches have been programmed Start sewing The programmed patterns will be sewn in the uniform width 1 Default Width 2 Uniformly Altered Width Unified needle drop position The needle drop position of the programmed patterns will vary depending on the pattern combination 1 Unified to the left when combining the patterns with the left needle position and the center needle position 2 Unified to the right when combining the patterns with the center needle position and the right needle position 3 Unified to the center when combining the patterns with the left needle position and the right needle position 4 Unified to the center when combining the patterns with the left center and right needle positions 80 Combining satin and decorative stitches Example combination of patterns 28 and 41 Select the pattern 28 and 41 in the Mode 3 Press the stitch width adjustment key The stitch width will be applied to all memorized patterns NOTE You cannot adjust the stitch length setting when you combine satin stitches and decorative stitches
54. n 11 Mode 2 Thread tension 2 6 Presser foot 1 4 Seam foot O Foot pressure 3 Lock a Matic stitch pattern 03 and auto lock stitch pattern 04 in the Mode 1 are ideal for seaming patchwork pieces together Place the patchwork pieces right sides together Sew while guiding the edge of the fabric along the guide on the foot to keep a precise 1 4 seam allowance 1 Guide 2 Right Sides of the Fabric Patchwork stitches Machine Setting Pattern 33 Mode 2 Thread tension 1 4 Presser foot Satin Stitch foot F Foot pressure 2 3 Patterns 64 70 in the Mode 2 can be used as patchwork stitches Open seam flat with the right side up and sew patchwork stitch along the seam line Quilting Machine Setting Pattern D1 Mode 1 Thread tension 2 6 Presser foot Zigzag foot A or Dual feed foot AD See page 13 Foot pressure 3 Reduce the foot pressure to 2 for better handling of bulky material Attaching the quilting bar Insert the quilting bar into the opening and slide the quilting bar to set the width at the space of the seams you desire 1 Opening on the Foot Holder 2 Quilting Bar 3 Space of the Seams 4 Dual feed foot To sew Sew while tracing the previous seam with the quilting bar Free Motion quilting Machine Setting Pattern 11 Mode 2 Thread tension 2 6 Presser foot Basting Darning foot P 2 Foot pressure 1 Feed dog Dropped See page 25 Baste or pin the quilt layers Draw a q
55. ndard accessories Fix the quick reference board on the backside of the machine with the two setscrews Tighten the screws firmly with a screwdriver Setscrews Quick Reference Board STANDARD ACCESSORIES Zigzag Foot A comes attached to the machine Overedge Foot C Rolled Hem Foot D Zipper Foot E Satin Stitch Foot F Blind Hem Foot G Cording Foot H Overcasting Foot M Automatic Buttonhole Foot R Screwdriver Screwdriver Set of Needles Lint Brush Seam Ripper Spool Holder Large Spool Holder Small Bobbins Quilting Bar Basting Darning Foot P 2 1 4 Seam Foot O Open Toe Satin Stitch Foot F 2 Cloth Guide with Screw Quick Reference Chart Instruction Book Power Supply Cord Foot Control Accessory Box Knee Lifter Dual Feed Foot AD oO oS eS YS mm i 23 28 NO GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply N CAUTION Always turn the power switch off and unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when the machine is not in use To use start stop button Turn off the power switch then insert the machine plug into the machine and the power supply plug into the wall outlet Turn on the power switch Power Switch Machine Plug Machine Socket Power Supply Cord Power Supply Plug Wall Outlet OounhWNM NOTE Make sure to use the power supply cord that comes with the mac
56. of patterns 19 and 12 1 Select Mode 2 NO Select pattern 19 3 Press the memory button 4 Select pattern 12 5 Press the memory button 6 Lower the foot and start sewing 48 1 Pattern 19 2 Pattern 12 NOTE The sewing speed is limited to the maximum speed of the pattern with the lowest speed in the combination UTILITY STITCHES AND DECORATIVE STITCHES Mode 3 SEN 14 AUTO 17 18 KOSI Co N R 49 Buttonholes Variety of buttonholes 14 Sensor Square BH This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing a button in the foot 15 Automatic Square BH This is also a square buttonhole similar to the sensor square buttonhole but you can manually set and memorize the buttonhole size to sew buttonholes of the same size This buttonhole is useful for bulky fabrics or when sewing on un even layers 16 Round End BH This buttonhole is used on fine to medium weight fabrics especially for blouses and children s clothes 17 Fine Fabric BH This buttonhole is rounded at both ends and is used on fine delicate fabrics such as fine silk 18 Keyhole BH The Keyhole Buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics It is also suitable for larger and thicker buttons 19 Stretch BH This buttonhole can be used on stre
57. of the zipper Unfasten the basting stitches 13 Basting Stitches 14 End of Opening 15 0 7 1 cm 3 8 Lower the needle into the fabric raise the foot and open the zipper Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam making sure the fold is even Remove the basting threads after seaming Rolled Hem Machine Setting Pattern D1 Mode 1 Thread tension 2 6 Presser foot Rolled hem foot D Foot pressure 3 To sew Fold the edge of the fabric twice 6 cm 2 3 8 in length and 0 3 cm 1 8 in width Trim the corner 0 5 cm 3 16 by 0 8 cm 1 4 for easier insertion of the hem into the foot Wrong Side of the Fabric 0 5 cm 3 16 0 8 cm 1 4 Curl of the Foot AOUN Place the fabric aligning the edge of hem with the guide on the foot Lower the foot and sew to 1 2 cm 1 2 1 while pulling both thread to the back Stop the machine and lower the needle into the fabric Raise the foot and insert the folded portion of the fabric into the curl of the foot Lower the foot and then sew by lifting up the edge of the fabric to keep it feeding smoothly and evenly 44 45 QUILTING Mode 2 Angle scale on the needle plate You can easily seam patchwork pieces at the desired angles without marking by using the unique angle scales on the needle plate The angle scales are marked at 45 60 90 and 120 degrees Seaming patchwork pieces Machine Setting Patter
58. on the fold Allow the needle to just clear the folded edge to create a shelled edge You may need to increase the needle thread tension slightly If you sew rows of shell stitches space the rows at least 5 8 1 5 cm apart You can also sew shell stitches on knits or soft silky woven fabrics in any direction Scallop Machine Setting Pattern 10 or 11 Mode 3 Thread tension 3 6 Presser foot Zigzag foot A Foot pressure 3 Sew the stitches approximately 3 8 1 cm inside of the edge of fabric Trim the outside of the stitches as shown Make sure not to cut the thread HODE 70 Baas ikr r Fr 73 Cording 3 strand cording Machine Setting Pattern 25 Mode 3 Thread tension 1 4 Presser foot Cording foot H Foot pressure 3 Insert 3 strands of cording under the spring of the foot and draw them under the foot to the rear Hold the three strands parallel for even sewing and be sure to sew over the strands Stitch slowly and smoothly guiding the fabric as you Sew 1 Spring 2 Cording foot H 1 strand cording Machine Setting Pattern 8 Mode 1 Thread tension 3 7 Presser foot Cording foot H Foot pressure 3 Insert one strand of cording under the spring of the foot and draw it under the foot to the rear use the center slot of the spring Select pattern 8 mode 1 then decrease the stitch width and sew 74 MONOGRAMMING Selecting a Letter Style You can select Block and
59. ows sound setting display Press editing or help button to select sound setting either on or off Press the memory button to confirm your selection 28 Language selection You can choose one of 10 languages for screen display 1 English 2 Spanish 3 Finnish 4 French 5 German 1 ENG 1S O 6 Italian D a 3 SUOMI eo 8 Portuguese 4 FRANCAIS 9 Russian 10 Swedish g Press the button number 3 and the LCD screen shows language selection display Press editing or help button to select a language Press the memory button to confirm your selection Window duration time setting A window will appear when selecting patterns altering stitch length or width The duration of window displayed can be set The default setting is 2 x1 0 2 seconds De XO Dacis 1 second Oe X TAO tosses 2 seconds Press the 4 key The LCD screen shows the window duration time setting display Press the edit or help key to select the duration Press the memory key to enable the setting JANOME The opening window shows the customized settings that iMemory Craft EED you have made ENGLISH 29 BASIC STITCHES Mode 1 Straight Stitch Machine Setting Pattern D1 Thread tension 2 6 Presser foot Zigzag foot A Foot pressure 3 To sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a nee seam guide line on the needle plate Lower the needle to T the point where you wish to start ZLA MY Pull the ne
60. rning Sign Cause Try this button can t f The twin needle button is pressed when a pattern unsuitable for twin needle sewing has been selected The elongation button is pressed when a pattern that cannot be elongated has been selected The memory button is pressed when a Sew with a single needle Elongation is applicable only to satin stitches Select a memorable pattern This button can t T be used pattern that cannot be memorized has been selected Press key amp The machine is started without lowering the feed dog when you select the basting or free motion quilting The power is turned on again after auto thread cutting has been interrupted The presser foot is raised before auto thread cutting is completed The machine is started when it halts due to the overload Lower the feed dog Press the Thread cutter button to finish auto thread cutting Wait for at least 15 seconds to restart Remove tangled threads around hook race and auto thread stop for safety pur poses cutting device The feed dog is dropped while sewing The bobbin winder spindle is locked while winding a bobbin The machine is out of order due to a problem in the control circuit Do not drop or raise the feed dog while the machine Is running Turn off the power and remove tangled threads Contact the service center or the store from whom the machine was purchased E1 Error
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62. 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 VNAAAT NINININI vvvv E O a 21 o amp l PTN Auto thread cutter button See pages 52 76 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 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 Press this button to memorize a pattern in mirror image Memory button See pages 66 68 71 75 78 Press this button to memorize the desired patterns Up to 50 patterns can be memorized Locking stitch button See page 67 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 10 Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot AO D You can raise the presser foot higher than the normal up tT position This allows for set
63. sion 3 6 Presser foot Zigzag foot A Foot pressure 3 This stitch is used to finish a raw edge of synthetics and other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance After sewing trim the seam allowance close to the Stitches 39 40 Variety of Overcasting Stitches continued Knit stitch Machine Setting Pattern 03 Mode 3 Thread tension 3 6 Presser foot Zigzag foot A Foot pressure 3 This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics as synthetic knits and stretch velour as it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance After sewing trim the seam allowance close to the stitches Double Overedge stitch Machine Setting Pattern 04 Mode 3 Thread tension 3 7 Presser foot Overedge foot C Foot pressure 3 This is an excellent stitch for fabrics that tend to fray extensively such as linens and gabardines Two rows of zigzag stitches are simultaneously sewn over the edge to insure that fabric will not ravel Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then Sew N CAUTION When you use the overedge foot C you must set the zigzag width at 5 0 or wider to prevent the needle from hitting the wires on the foot Overlock stitch Machine Setting Pattern 05 Mode 3 Thread tension 6 8 Presser foot Overcasting foot M Foot pressure 3 This stitch finis
64. t stop button Press this button to start or stop the machine The machine starts running slowly for the first few stitches it then runs at the speed set by the speed control slider The button turned on to red while the machine running The button turned on to green while the machine stopping NOTES e Start stop button cannot be used when the foot control is connected to the machine e 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 Auto lock 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 pos
65. tch fabrics It can also be used as a decorative buttonhole 20 Knit BH This buttonhole is suitable for knit fabrics It can also be used as a decorative buttonhole D gas ne 50 Sensor buttonholes Machine Setting Pattern 14 Mode 3 Thread tension 1 5 Presser foot Automatic Buttonhole foot R Foot pressure 3 Square Buttonhole Buttonholes 14 and 16 to 20 are sensor buttonholes The size of a buttonhole is automatically set by placing a button in the rear of automatic buttonhole foot R The button holder of the foot takes a button size of 0 5 cm 3 16 to 2 5 cm 1 in diameter It is sometimes necessary to change buttonhole size to match certain heavy or specific fabrics and threads Make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric to check your settings The preset width of the buttonhole is suited for ordinary buttons Apply an interfacing to stretch or fine fabrics To sew Press the up down needle button to raise the needle Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R snapping the pin into the groove of the foot holder 1 Groove 2 Pin Pull the button holder to the back and place the button in it Push it together tightly on the button 3 Button Holder NOTE If the button is extremely thick make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric If it is difficult to fit the button through the test buttonhole you can lengthen the buttonhole by pu
66. text to the left Pressing the help key shifts the cursor and scrolls the text to the right NOTE Arrows 1 c under a character indicate that there are remaining characters in that direction Editing the programmed patterns Deleting a letter character Example To delete C from ABCD Press the edit key to shift the cursor under letter 0 Press the clear key Letter C will be deleted NOTE Pressing and holding the clear key will delete all the programmed patterns and the LCD screen will return to the initial display of the selected mode 11 ABCD F70 H25 E ot aln ain pfit a F70 E040 78 Inserting a letter character Example To insert a space in ABCD Press the Edit button to shift the cursor under the letter C Select pattern 99 blank space Press the memory button and a space will be inserted before the letter C Duplicating a pattern Program patterns 28 and 31 in the Mode 3 Press the edit button to shift the cursor under the pattern 28 Press the memory button and a copy of pattern 28 will be memorized 1 Duplicated pattern aumum PUTT I NO f Bei C a UPSK DAS 179 EDITING 2 Uniform stitch adjustment Modes 2 and 3 only The stitch width and length of the programmed stitch patterns can be uniformly altered Exa
67. the machine will stop automatically after the current pattern is completed 1 Auto Lock Button Pattern combination with auto thread cutting Select the pattern 27 in Mode 3 Press the memory button Select pattern 29 Press the memory button Press the auto thread cutter button Start the machine The machine will sew one unit each of patterns 27 and 29 then stop automatically and trim the threads 68 gt lt OO 69 Elongation Sewing Machine Setting Pattern 27 Mode 3 Thread tension 1 4 Presser foot Satin Stitch foot F Foot pressure 3 Example Pattern 27 Select pattern 27 IN Press the elongation button Elongation ratio is indicated in multiples of the Original pattern length Start to sew Programming a pattern combination with an elongated pattern Example Programming pattern 27 and its elongated image Select pattern 27 in the mode 3 Press the memory key Select pattern 27 in mode 3 4 Press the elongation key to change its elongation ratio to X2 Press the memory key Start sewing NOTE If you press the auto lock button in the middle of the pattern the machine will stop automatically after the current pattern is completed HODE HODE HODE xi dhk atiii yn 1 HODE Programming pattern combination with a mirror Imag
68. ting the dual feed device and 1 helps you to place thick fabrics under it Presser Foot Lifter Presser Foot Up Position Extra Lift Down Position O A UU N 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 Cy 000 3 foot Match the ribs on the knee lifter with the notches in the a knee lifter socket and insert the knee lifter 1 Knee Lifter 2 Ribs 3 Notches Push the knee lifter with your knee to raise and lower en NOTE Do not touch the knee lifter while sewing otherwise the fabric will not be fed smoothly 11 12 Changing the Presser Foot N CAUTION Turn OFF the power switch before changing the foot Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern Wrong foot can cause the needle to break To snap off Raise the needle and presser foot 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
69. tings Press the C key The LCD screen will return to the previous window and the symbol C will disappear The preset values will return to the default setting the same settings when you have purchased the machine Variety of the straight stitches Straight stitch with left needle position Machine Setting Pattern D2 Thread tension 2 6 Presser foot Zigzag foot A Dual feed foot AD Foot pressure 3 Use this stitch to seam the edge of fabrics Lock a Matic stitch Machine Setting Pattern D3 Thread tension 2 6 Presser foot Zigzag foot A Dual feed foot AD oo Foot pressure 3 Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a seam with backstitching When you reach the end of the seam press the reverse button once The machine will sew four reverse stitches four forward stitches and then stop sewing automatically Locking stitch Machine Setting Pattern D4 Thread tension 2 6 Presser foot Zigzag foot A Dual feed foot AD Foot pressure 3 o This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking stitch is needed Lower the needle close to the front edge of the fabric The machine will sew several locking stitches in place and continue sewing forward When you press the reverse button at the end of the seam the machine will sew several locking Stitches in place then stop sewing automatically i i i i 1 i i i Triple stretch stitch M
70. uilt design on the top fabric with a washable maker Move the quilt layers slowly and evenly while stitching on the marked design When using quilting pattertns 61 62 63 mode 2 you must drop the feed dog before starting to sew 41 47 Clasp stitch Machine Setting Pattern 73 Mode 2 Thread tension 3 6 Presser foot Satin Stitch foot F Foot pressure 2 3 You can tack thick quilt layers together with the clasp stitch Select pattern 73 and press the memory button Press the locking stitch button Lower the presser foot and start sewing The machine will automatically stop after sewing one unit of the pattern Raise the presser foot and move the fabric to the next position Applique Machine Setting Pattern 35 41 mode 2 Thread tension 1 4 Presser foot Satin Stitch foot F or Craft foot F2 Foot pressure 2 Quilts can be more attractive and artistic by adding applique Place an applique on the fabric and baste it in place or use a fusible web to secure the applique in place Guide the applique fabric so that the needle falls off the edge of the applique when the needle swings to the right 1 Applique 2 Edge of the Applique 3 Craft foot NOTE The stitch widths of patterns 40 3 5 mm and 41 2 mm are fixed but the needle drop position will move to the left or to the right by pressing the stitch width adjusting button Programming French Knots Example Combination
71. wer is turned on while depressing the foot control The power is turned on with the needle in the down position A The machine is started without lowering the presser foot B The presser foot lifter at its extra highest position The thread cutter button is pressed with the presser foot raised The machine will stop if the presser foot is raised while sewing When pushing the bobbin winder stopper to the left Connect the foot control and restart the machine Disconnect the foot control Release the foot control Press the up down needle button to raise the needle Lower the presser foot and start the machine Lower the presser foot and press the thread cutter button again Press the bobbin winding button When the bobbin winding button is pressed without pushing the bobbin winder stopper to the left Push the bobbin winder stopper to the left amp This button can t T be used The machine will stop if the buttonhole is sewn without lowering the buttonhole lever The foot control is released while sewing a locking stitch The auto thread cutter button is pressed when the machine is still initializing after turning the power on Pressing the thread cutter button 4 times in a row 89 Lower the buttonhole lever and restart the machine Depress the foot control again to let the machine stop automatically Press the thread cutter button after the machine stops Wa
72. y 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 Selecting the Sewing Mode On the LCD screen the mode number and the following moge information are displayed 1 Stitch Pattern Stitch Width Stitch Length Recommended Thread Tension Recommended Foot Recommended Foot Pressure Oo of W P The following 3 sewing modes are available Mode 1 Direct The 10 most commonly used stitches can be selected directly Mode 2 Quilting The patterns for patchwork quilting are available Mode 3 Utility The buttonholes utility and decorative stitches are available 26 2 The Help Button Pressing this button will show alternative applications of the selected pattern Example When pattern D1 has been selected Each time you press the help button the LCD will show as follows The zigzag

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