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JANOME MEMORY CRAFT 9500 User's Manual

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2. 46 Corded buttonhole To sew the corded buttonhole follow the same procedure as for the Sensor Buttonhole refer to the instructions on pages 43 to 45 Select the pattern 13 With the Automatic Buttonhole Foot R raised hook the filler cord on the Spur on 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 the Automatic Buttonhole Foot R to hold them tight 1 Spur 2 Forks Lower the needle into the garment where the buttonhole will start and lower the foot Press the Start Stop Button and sew the buttonhole Each side of the buttonhole and the bartacks will be sewn over the cord The machine stops automatically when finished Remove the fabric from the machine and cut the sewing threads only 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 cord used To cut the buttonhole opening refer to the instructions on page 45 UL alii Default Cancel OK Qo IH Uu a M Default Cancel OK ttal x 47 Changing buttonhole width Press the Adjust key and the adjusting window will open Press the key to increase the buttonhole width Press the
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4. NOTE You can save up to 100 files 14 M key Memory Check key Press this key to show the all the programmed patterns The key will change to after starting the machine Pressing this key allows you to sew the programmed patterns from the beginning Locking Stitch Decorative 58 Single pattern with locking stitch Press the program key Select the pattern 31 Press the L S key NOTE No more patterns can be memorized after pressing the L S key The machine will sew a single pattern only and lock the stitch at the end then stop automatically 1 Locking Stitches Programming a pattern combination Press the program key Select the pattern 31 Select the pattern 32 The machine will sew the pattern combination repeatedly NOTE If you press the Auto Lock button in the middle of sewing the machine will automatically stop after the current pattern is completed 2 Auto Lock button Elongation sewin Decorative A 9 9 25 26 2 28 29 30 gt 2 Press the Adjust key ES Press the Elongation or keys to set the 4 i oi desired stitch length uou Example Pattern 31 Select Pattern 31 NOTE The Elongation ration is indicated in multiples of the original pattern length Press the OK key The setting will be registered and the screen returns to the previous window Start to sew NOTE If you press th
5. Sew the zipper opening You may also use the Basting Stitch Right Side of the Fabric 1 cm 3 8 Opening Size Zipper Size Slider Zipper Teeth Zipper Tape End of the Opening 2 cm 13 16 Seam Allowance Zipper Opening Reverse Stitches 38 To Sew Fold back the left seam allowance Turn under the right seam allowance to form a 0 2 to 0 3 cm 1 8 Fold Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin it in place Lower Fabric End of the Zipper Opening Zipper Teeth 0 2 to 0 3 cm 1 8 Wrong Side of the Upper Fabric Opening Size Fold CONDORWN Basting Line Set the stitch length back to 2 2 and thread tension to AUTO Attach Zipper Foot E with the Pin on the Right hand Side Sew through the fold and zipper tape guiding the zipper teeth along the edge of the foot Stop just before the foot 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 5 cm 2 39 Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat with the right side up Baste the upper fabric and zipper tape together 11 Right Side of the Fabric 12 Basting Reattach Zipper Foot E with the Left Pin Stitch through the fabric and zipper tape Stop about 5 cm 2 from the top of the zipper 13 End of the Opening 14 Basting Stitches
6. key to decrease the buttonhole width Press the OK key to register the settings NOTE Default setting is 5 0 Changing buttonhole stitch density Press the key to make the buttonhole stitches coarser Press the key to make the buttonhole stitches denser NOTE Default setting is 0 45 The manual settings will be canceled if you select other patterns or turn the power off Auto BH Sensor 17 5 8 7 48 Automatic buttonhole Select the pattern 14 Attach the Automatic Buttonhole Foot R Pull the Button Holder all the way out Mark the buttonhole position on the fabric 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 Button Holder Hole Needle Thread Bobbin Thread AUN NOTES You do not need to pull down the Buttonhole Lever If you wish to change the buttonhole width and stitch density press the Adjust key If you wish to sew a buttonhole longer than the size permitted by the Automatic Buttonhole Foot R use Satin Stitch Foot F Step Auto A Sew to length BQ required then press step2 Sew up to start SX Position then press Q OC Auto fe R Step3 Machine stops when BH is completed Restart
7. interfacing underneath the fabric The fabric is not pulled tightly enough on the embroidery hoop 103 See page 101 See page 101 See page 15 See page 19 See page 18 See page 18 See page 18 See page 78 See page 14 See page 101 Replace the bobbin See page 18 See page 18 See page 18 See page 19 See page 28 See page 18 See page 18 See page 18 See page 18 See page 18 See page 15 Change the needle See page 78 See page 77 See page 19 See pages 14 15 See page 18 Make stitches denser See page 20 See page 77 Slipping fabric 1 The presser foot pressure is not adjusted correctly See page 20 2 The correct presser foot is not being used See page 11 The cloth is not 1 The feed dog is packed with lint See page 101 feeding smoothly 2 The presser foot pressure is too weak See page 20 3 The stitches are too fine Make stitches coarser 4 The fabric is not fed when sewing is starting See page 27 5 The feed dog is lowered See page 20 6 The correct presser foot is not used See page 11 The machine does 1 The machine is not plugged in See page 6 not run 2 A thread is caught in the hook race See page 101 3 The control circuit is not working correctly Turn the switch off and turn it on again 4 The Start Stop button is used for ordinary sewing See page 7 with foot control plugged in Strange sounds occur 1 Something is caught betw
8. Changing stitch width Press the key to decrease the Stitch Width Press the key to increase the Stitch Width Default Cancel OK Default Cancel OK d 33 8 nil U pea ill 1 Stitch Width Changing stitch length Press the key to decrease the Stitch Length Press the Ga key to increase the Stitch Length 2 Stitch Length a MAI After adjusting the settings press the OK key a Overcasting with zigzag stitch Overcasting Select Pattern 8 and attach the Overedge Foot C A A UN UNG Place the fabric edge next to the Guide of the foot and then sew 1 Guide CAUTION When you use the Overedge Foot C or the Overcasting Foot M you must set the zigzag width at 5 0 or wider to prevent the needle from hitting the Foot Wires 2 Foot Wires 34 VAN AIC gt N VAAZI VV VV Oo 7 gt Co 35 Variety of overcasting stitches Multiple Zigzag Stitch Tricot Stitch 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 off the seam allowance closer to the stitches 1 Pattern 07 2 Zigzag foot A Knit Stitch 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 al
9. NOTE Do not drag the pattern on the screen with a sharp pointed object You can move the selected pattern also by pressing the Layout keys Press the Layout Keys to move the pattern to the desired position on the Edit screen The carriage will not move when you press the layout keys since the pattern position will move relatively to the hoop not to the machine 1 Layout Key Selecting the hoop In the editing window you need to select the appropriate size of the embroidery hoop by pressing the hoop selection key There are two hoop size selections Embroidery Hoop A 12 6 cm 4 3 8 by 11 cm 4 3 8 Embroidery Hoop B 20 cm 8 by 14 cm 5 1 2 2 Hoop Selection Key Select the desired hoop Press the OK key and the Editing window for the selected hoop will appear OK Key Press the Cancel key to return to the default setting Hoop B 4 Cancel Key 5 Editing Screen for the Hoop A JESSE T T a B E E CHE E E E B T E A F 126x110mm 8 aaa A F 126x110mm L 94 Resizing a pattern When you press the size key the size adjusting window will appear 1 Size Key You can change the size of embroidery patterns from 90 to 120 of the original pattern size The size will change 10 each time you press the plus or minus key Press the key to enlarge the size of
10. memory bank 5 Monogramming Key This key opens the window for Monogramming You can create monograms or a combination of letters and symbols 6 Adjust Key When you press this key the screen shows the manual setting window 7 Needle up down key You can set the needle position with this key up or down when the machine stops 8 Twin needle key Press this key when you wish to sew with a twin needle The key will be grayed out if the selected stitch is not suitable for twin needle sewing 27 Utility Stitches Straight stitch Press Pattern 1 on the Visual Touch Screen To sew Raise the Presser Foot and position the fabric next to a seam guideline on the needle plate Lower the needle to the point where you want to start Pull the needle and bobbin threads towards the rear Press the Start Stop Button or Foot Control Gently guide the fabric along the seam guideline 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 starting 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 in the black button The foot will be locked in the horizontal position to avoid slipping 1 Thick fabrics 2 Black Button Changing sewing direction Stop the machine and bring
11. Clamp Screw Embroidery Foot P To Attach Loosen the thumb screw and remove the Foot Holder to the rear Attach Embroidery Foot P to the presser bar from behind Tighten the thumb screw securely with the screwdriver 6 Embroidery Foot P 14 Various 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 e 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 Zipper Foot E This foot is for sewing zippers The zipper teeth are guided through the grooves on the bottom of the foot 4 Satin Stitch Foot F mE 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 5 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 6 Overcasting Foot M This foot is a taeda designed to simulate professional style overlocking The wires on the foot effectively prevent the fabric edge from puckering or rolling 7 Button Sewing Foot T This foot is exclusively used for attaching a button It holds a button securely in place and allows fine adjustment of t
12. as fine silk 18 Stretch Buttonhole This buttonhole can be used on stretch fabrics It can be used as a decorative buttonhole 19 Knit Buttonhole This buttonhole is suitable for knit fabrics It can also be used as a decorative buttonhole Square BH I Pull down BH Lever 43 Sensor buttonhole Select the pattern 17 The buttonhole size is automatically set by placing a button into the button holder in the rear of the Automatic Buttonhole Foot H NOTE The button holder of the foot takes a button size of up to 2 5 cm 1 in diameter Attach the Automatic Buttonhole Foot R 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 Raise the Presser Foot 1 Pin 2 Groove Pull the Button Holder to the rear and place the button in it Push it tightly against 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 pulling the Button Holder back a little The length of the buttonhole will be increased CO Pull the Buttonhole Lever down as far as it will go 1 Buttonhole lever NOTE A warning message will appear and the machine
13. as shown Additional Spool Pin Felt Hole Spool Stand NO of 2 Threading for bobbin winding Hold the upper thread with both hands and place it 22 CA down into the Slit N lt CS 2 Guide the thread around the Thread Guide following the dashed line as shown in the diagram 3 Thread through the hole in the Bobbin from the inside to the outside Put the Bobbin on the Bobbin Winder Spindle 4 Push it to the right 5 Hold the free end of the thread in your hand and depress the foot control Stop the machine after the bobbin has made several turns and cut the thread close to the hole in the bobbin 6 Depress the Foot Control again When the Bobbin is fully wound it will stop automatically Release the Foot Control and return the Bobbin Winder Spindle to its original position by moving it to the left and cut the thread with the Bobbin Thread Cutter as shown 1 Bobbin Winder Stopper 2 Bobbin Thread Cutter NOTES The machine will not sew until the spindle has been returned to the left You can use either the Foot Control or the Start Stop Button to wind the Bobbin For safety purposes the machine will stop automatically 1 5 minutes after starting bobbin winding Inserting the B
14. for the Same Size Different size gt Cancel 49 Step 1 Sew up the left side until the end of the buttonhole mark Then press the Reverse Button 5 Required Length 6 Reverse Button Step 2 Depress the Foot Control The machine 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 7 Starting Point Step 3 Keep the Foot Control depressed The machine will 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 button hole in a different size press the Cancel button NOTE The MC 9500 will sew another buttonhole identical to the first one each time you step down on the Foot Control To cut the buttonhole opening refer to the instructions on page 45 Button Sewing ZUG VAT 74 50 Button sewing Select the pattern 20 and the feed dog will automatically drop Place a button on the fabric and lower the needle by turning the handwheel with your hand so that the needle enters through the left hole in the button Align the direction of the button and lower the Button Sewing Foot T to hold the button in place Press the Needle Up Down Button to bring the needle up to the highest position Adjust the stitch width so that the zigzag width matches the sp
15. is completed You can sew the monogram vertically if you select a vertical orientation after entering the characters 3 Monogram in vertical orientation 2 Letters monogram Example 2 Letters with a crest Press the Font key Select 2 Letters Select the Frame Select the letter A Select the letter B Press the OK key and the screen will change to the embroidery screen Ready to Sew 2 XC 2 ff 7 min 1 color l T TM Press the Start stop button to start sewing and the O AP So machine will stop sewing automatically E NOTES The 3 Letters monogram will be sewn in the same way as the 2 Letters monogram The starting position for the 2 letters and 3 letters is in the center of the hoop 87 88 Correcting a monogram Deleting a letter Example To delete E from BEAT Press the Cursor key to shift the cursor under the letter to delete Press the Delete m key The letter E will be deleted Inserting a letter Example To insert E to BAT Press the Cursor lt key to shift the cursor under the letter before where you wish to insert a letter Select the letter E The letter E will be inserted between B and A PC Card NO 1001 Hoop Size A F 126x110mm se elle SC 89 PC Card Designs Inserting and ejecting a PC Card Insert a PC card i
16. machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop 3 Auto Lock Button ee When stitch pattern 1 2 60r7 11 has been selected the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop when the Auto Lock Button is pressed When sewing all other stitches the machine will sew locking stitches at the end of the current pattern and automatically stop gt 4 Up Down Needle Button Press this button to bring the needle bar up or down 5 Speed Control Lever See page 8 Controlling Sewing Speed Speed Control Lever You can limit the maximum sewing speed with the Speed Control Lever according to your sewing needs To increase the sewing speed slide the lever to the right To decrease the sewing speed slide the lever 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 Lever when the foot control is fully depressed Operating Instructions Foot controller Model 21371 is for use with sewing machine model MC9500 NOTE The Memory Craft 9500 is equipped with an automatic shutdown safety feature to prevent overheating whenever the machine Is running overloaded Follow the safety instructions that appear on the Visual Touch Screen Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot The Presser Foot Lifter raises and lowers the Pres
17. pattern 32 Select the pattern 66 The pattern 66 will be inserted before the pattern 32 Program check Pressing the M Memory check key will display the entire pattern combination 44 If the pattern combination is too long to show press the Next Page key to view the remaining patterns in combination Press the Return Key to go back to the original window 1 Next Page Key 2 Return Key 3 Page Number 67 Hemstitch Auto amp P PE Pb T ANI SM ZINZNZNZNZNZINZINZINZINZINZINZIN YY NV NV NV NV YY YY YY WY Decorative AN Check the needle This pattern is not for twin needle Sewing Ok 68 Twin Needle Sewing NOTE When you sew patterns with the twin needle test the stitches first before you sew Use the Zigzag Foot A or Satin Stitch Foot F for Twin Needle Sewing Turn the power switch off before changing the needle Select the pattern then press the Twin Needle key 1 Twin Needle Key If the selected pattern is not suitable for twin needle sewing the Twin Needle key will gray out and be disabled A warning message will appear if you select a pattern that is not suitable for twin needle sewing after pressing the Twin Needle key Press the OK key to return to the previous screen 2 69 Insert an additional spool pin and put a felt and spool on it Draw both threads from the spools and pass them through the t
18. place Sew guiding the edge of the applique along the Slit on the foot so that the needle falls off the Edge of the Applique when it swings to the right 1 Applique 2 Edge of the Applique Slit NOTE When changing the sewing direction at a corner or curve lower the needle into the applique at the left swing and turn the fabric to a new direction Programming French knot F h Knot nen EO Example Pattern 55 Pattern 45 Pattern 55 and Pattern 46 Press the program key Select the pattern 55 French knot Press the previous page key to show page 2 7 Select the pattern 45 Two counts of straight stitch will be memorized Press the next page key to show page 3 7 Select the pattern 55 Press the previous page key to show page 2 7 Straight Stitch OEC Auto m PE CS ER Select the pattern 46 Three counts of straight stitch will be memorized Start to sew The machine will sew the programmed French knots repeatedly NOTE If you press the Auto Lock Button in the middle of a programmed pattern the machine will stop automatically after the current pattern is completed 63 Sewing the pattern combination from the beginning Decorative After you start sewing the M Memory check key will change to the Beginning key Press this key if you stop sewing in the middle of the pattern combination and wish to sew it again from the beginning Example Combination of the patterns
19. the key 7 OK Key The screen will return to the save file screen Press the OK key in the file save window and the file will be saved with the new name NOTE Only 8 characters can be entered ibd edid Cad d 5 5 2 8 Press the Back Space 85 to delete the last character Press the Cancel Cancel key and the screen will return to the file save window 9 8 9 Cancel Key AN Short of memory space lent T i i en the memory Is tull a warning message wi Ino ile CENTE 53 Saver appear Press the OK Ok key and go to the open file OK window then delete the files that you do not need When you save the file under the existing name a AN The same file name is exists warning massage will appear overwrite it OK Cancel Press the OK Ok key to overwrite the existing file Press the Cancel key if you do not wish to overwrite it You may need to change the file name and save the file under the different name 73 74 Correcting Distorted Stretch Patterns The sewing results of the stretch stitch patterns may vary depending upon the sewing conditions such as sewing speed type of the fabric number of layers etc Always make a test sewing on a scrap piece of the fabric that you wish to use If decorative stretch stitch patterns letters numbers or the Auto Buttonhole stitch are distorted correct it with the Feed Ba
20. the needle down into the fabrics by pressing the needle Up Down button 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 28 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 the Reverse Button Press the Reverse Button once when sewing the Lock a Matic stitch pattern 3 or Locking stitch pattern 4 so the machine will lock the stitch off and stop automatically After finishing sewing raise the presser foot and pull the fabric to the rear Draw both needle and bobbin threads up and into the Thread Cutter The threads will be cut at the proper length for starting the next seam 1 Thread Cutter Using the seam guide lines The seam guides on the needle plate and hook cover help you to measure seam allowances NOTE The number indicates the distance from the center needle position 1 Guide Lines 2 Edge of the Fabric 3 Center Needle Position N Number 15 20 4 8 5 8 6 8 Distance cm is 30 em E ag 58 68 Straight Stitch OK Auto amp 29 Adjusting the needle drop position and stitch length When you press the Adjust key the screen shows the manual setting window Press the
21. the pattern Press the key to reduce the size of the pattern When you press the OK OK key the embroidery pattern in the new size will appear on the Edit screen When you press the Cancel Cancel key the embroidery pattern size will not change and the Edit screen will reappear 2 OK Key Cancel Key Flipping a pattern When you press the Mirror Image keys you may embroider a mirror image of the pattern 4 Mirror Image Keys Press the A key to flip the pattern horizontally Press the gt key to flip the pattern vertically Deleting a pattern Press the Delete key to delete the selected pattern 5 Delete Key Rotating the pattern Press the Rotate key to rotate the selected pattern The pattern will rotate 45 degrees clockwise when pressing this key 6 Rotate Key Magnifying a pattern image Press the Magnifier key to show a magnified image of the selected pattern Press the Return 2 key to return to the previous screen 7 Magnifier Key 8 Original image 9 Magnified image Saving a File An original design created in the Editing Mode can be saved as a file in the internal memory or an ATA PC card 4 J M Soe Press the Save File key the Save File window will CO open CeCe 1 Save file Key A F 126x110mm You can select the location to where you want to save save File Built in the file M 001 de cdi Press the 2 key to select the location e
22. will stop automatically if you start to sew a buttonhole without pulling down the buttonhole lever Press the Return key and pull down the buttonhole lever to restart Insert the corner of the fabric under the foot Press the Up Down Needle button twice Remove the fabric to the left to draw both threads under the foot Place the garment under the foot and lower the needle at the Starting Point of the Mark Then lower the Automatic Buttonhole Foot R 2 Buttonhole Mark 3 Needle Thread 4 Bobbin Thread 5 Starting Point NOTE Make sure there is no gap between the Slider and opring Holder otherwise the left and right lengths will be different 6 Slider 7 Spring Holder 8 Sewing Gap Completed Raise Presser Foot 45 O1 O Press the Start Stop Button to sew the buttonhole The buttonhole will be automatically sewn in a single step The front bartack and left row first then the right row and back bartack The machine will stop automatically when the buttonhole is completed When buttonhole sewing is finished push the buttonhole lever up as far as it will go N Remove the fabric and place a pin just below the bartack at each end to prevent accidentally cutting threads Cut the opening with the Seam Ripper Use an Eyelet Puncher to open a keyhole buttonhole 1 Seam Ripper 2 Eyelet Puncher Square BH I Pull down BH Lever
23. will return to the previous display 9 Return key European accented letter key You can select European accented letters such as the diaeresis by pressing this key 10 European Accented Letter key Upper Lower case key You can select upper or lower case letters by pressing this key 11 Upper Lower Case key lt gt 84 1 Letter number key When you press this key the number and symbols will appear To select the number or symbol press the corresponding key Press this key again to return to the letter selection window 2 Delete key Characters can be deleted when they are underlined by the cursor Move the cursor under the letter number or symbol you want to delete and press the delete key 3 Cursor keys Slide the cursor to the right or left by pressing either of the arrow keys To add letters numbers symbols character into a monogram move the cursor under a character Press the new character key and it will be inserted before the underlined character 4 OK key Pressing the OK key confirms your entry After the key is pressed the screen will change to the Embroidery screen 5 Letter Size key You can choose three different sizes of letters large medium and small Set the size of monogram before selecting the letter 6 Horizontal Vertical key You can choose the direction of the embroidery either horizontal or vertical 7 File Save key You can save the mon
24. window then the Ordinary Sewing Mode will appear after a few seconds The machine will be set for the straight stitch sewing NOTE After turning on the power it takes approximately six seconds for the pattern selection window to be displayed on the visual touch screen This is the required boot up time and is not a defect Mode selection keys 1 Ordinary sewing mode key See page 26 Press this key to enter the Ordinary Sewing Mode 2 Embroidery mode key See page 79 Press this key to enter the Embroidery Mode 3 File open key See page 99 Press this key to open files such as programmed stitch patterns or embroidery designs you have saved 4 Mode setting key See page 22 Press this key to enter the My Setting Mode In this mode you can change the machine settings to your preference The machine settings for Ordinary Sewing Embroidery Language Selection and Common Settings are available in this mode 5 Quick help mode key See page 100 Press this key for helpful tips and general information on machine s function CAUTION Do not press the surface of the Visual Touch Screen with hard or sharp objects like pencils screwdrivers or the like NOTES When you select a pattern or function on the screen it is not necessary to press hard just touch the keys with your fingertip Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the screen Designs Hoop Size A F 126x110mm 1 2 3 Screen Contrast inch mm inch mm Re
25. 15 0 7 to 1 cm 3 8 Lower the needle slightly into the fabric raise the foot remove the Basting Stitches and open the zipper then stitch the remainder of the seam 40 Quilting Straight Stitch lt Select the pattern 01 Regular quilting Use this Quilting Bar with the Zigzag Foot Loosen the Screw on the back of the Foot Holder and insert the Quilting Bar into the Hole of the Foot Holder Set the Quilting Bar to the desired position then retighten the screw 1 Quilting Bar 2 Screw 3 Hole 41 13 Sensor 14 Auto 15 16 N CO KKK co 6266600 42 Variety of buttonholes and their uses 13 Sensor Square Buttonhole 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 14 Auto Square Buttonhole This is also a square buttonhole similar to the Sensor Square Buttonhole but you can manually set the buttonhole size and you memorize the size to sew buttonholes of the same size 15 Round End Buttonhole This buttonhole is used on fine to medium weight fabrics especially for blouses and children s clothes 16 Keyhole Buttonhole The Keyhole Buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics It is also suitable for larger and thicker buttons 17 Rounded Keyhole Buttonhole This buttonhole is rounded at both ends and is used on fine delicate fabrics such
26. 6 Right Side of Fabric 36 Adjusting the needle drop position Press the Adjust key to open the stitch width and length adjusting window Press the key to move the needle position to the right Press the key to move the needle position to the left Press the OK key to register the settings The needle should just pierce the folded edge when it comes over to the left side Stitch Width Adjusting Keys Default Key Resumes the default settings Cancel Key Cancels the last changes to settings OK Key Enables the current setting Guide on the Foot Left Needle Drop position Right Needle Drop Position Oh N gt 3 Zipper sewing Select the pattern 01 Attach the Zipper Foot E Straight Stitch Auto Kf O aN Attaching the zipper foot A Attach Zipper Foot E with the Pin on the Right hand Side to the Groove to sew the left side of the zipper B Attach Zipper Foot E with the Pin on the Left hand Side to the Groove to sew the right side of the zipper 1 Pin 2 Groove Fabric Preparation for Zipper Sewing Add 1 cm 3 8 to the zipper size This is the overall Opening Size Place the right sides of the fabric together and sew to the End of the Zipper Opening Fasten the seam with reverse stitching Press the Adjust key and manually increase the stitch length to 5 mm 3 16 Press the OK key to register the setting and loosen the tension to 1
27. 65 66 and 72 Start sewing Decorative Stop the machine in the middle of sewing the pattern 66 The screen shows the patterns 66 and 72 Press the 8 key The screen shows the pattern combination with the Decorative s 5 Auto C pattern 65 at the head DK a 4 7 The machine will sew the pattern combination from the beginning 64 UL M u lll Decorative Auto F 00 MIA Dol 65 Individual pattern adjustment You can adjust the zigzag width stitch length and elongation ratio of each patterns in a combination individually Example Changing the elongation ratio of the pattern 31 in combination with the patterns 65 and 32 Press the Left Arrow key to move the cursor below the pattern 31 Press the Adjust key Change the elongation ratio by pressing the Plus or Minus Press the key to register the adjustment and the screen will go back to the previous display Start to sew Decorative Decorative lt Decorative AM F F Decorative Decorative Ae Dt Decorative AK F F 66 Editing Programmed Patterns Example When the patterns 31 65 and 32 are memorized Deleting the pattern 65 Press the Cursor key to move the cursor under the pattern 65 Press the Delete m key The pattern 65 will be deleted Inserting the pattern 66 Press the Cursor key to move the cursor under the
28. Memory Craft o 4500 Instruction book JANOME TABLE OF CONTENTS KNOW YOUR MACHINE cccccssssseeeeseessnneeeseeeenneeees 2 Name OF ANS ME 2 Standard Accessories and Storage 3 Extension Tabl sn ene eee ene ee eee 5 GETTING READY TO SEW 6 Connecting the Power Supply 6 FUNCION BIO 7 Controlling Sewing Speed 8 Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot 9 Removing and Attaching the Presser Foot 9 Various Presser Feet and Their Uses 11 Winding the BODDID 12 Threading for bobbin winding eessse T3 Inserting the 14 Threading the Machine 19 Built in Needle 16 Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread 17 Changing Needles MES 18 Balancing Thread Tension 19 Adjusting the Foot Pressure 20 Dropping the Feed Dog 20 Mode divx 21 SETTING MODE 22 Language Selectio
29. ad the needle from front to back by hand or use the Built in Needle Threader Built in Needle Threader Raise the needle to its highest position by pressing the Up Down Needle Button twice Turn the power switch off CO Lower the presser foot iN Depress the Needle Threader Knob as far as it will go The hook comes out through the needle eye from behind 1 Up Down Needle Button 2 Needle Threader Knob 3 Hook Draw the thread down around the Threader Guide and under the hook 4 Threader Guide o 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 Remove the loop from the threader and pull out the thread end from the needle eye NOTES The automatic threader works well with the threads 50 100 and needles 11 16 the blue tipped needle as well Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread Raise the Presser Foot Lifter 2 Hold the needle thread with your fingers and press the Up Down Needle Button twice to pick up the bobbin thread Draw up the needle thread to bring up a loop of the Bobbin Thread 1 Needle Thread 2 Up Down Needle Button 3 Bobbin Thread CO Slide 10 cm 4 of both threads to the back under the pres
30. an of the holes in the button Press the Start Stop Button to sew and the machine will stop automatically Trim the Needle Thread at the Beginning 1 Needle Thread at the Beginning Raise the foot and remove the fabric Cut both threads leaving a 2 cm 4 tail Pull the bobbin thread to bring the needle thread down to the wrong side of the fabric then knot the threads 2 Bobbin Thread 3 Needle Thread NOTE The Feed Dog will be raised automatically after selecting other stitch patterns Darning Darning Sew to length SN 2 The Memory Craft 9500 automatically darns rips required then press f gt holes Large and small holes can be mended quickly and easily with this unique stitch Select the pattern 21 Attach the Automatic Buttonhole Foot R and pull the Button Holder all the way out 1 Button Holder Depress the Foot Control to sew rows of darning and a locking stitch The machine stops automatically when completed NOTE tht MM The maximum length of darning is 2 cm 3 4 and the imum width is 0 7 1 47 ne al 2 MALUI gt 2 2 3 4 MET ai MALLA 1110011011 Sew another layer of darning over the first layer at right angle to it 51 To sew a shorter darning 2 FT To sew a darning with a length of less than 2 cm 3 4 11111111110 first stop the machine after sewing the Required gom NN Length then pre
31. dle Bobbin Winder Stopper Visual Touch Screen Speed Control Lever Up Down Needle Button Auto Lock Button Reverse Button Start Stop Button Extension Table Accessory Box Hook Cover Plate Release Button Hook Cover Plate Needle Plate Built in Needle Threader Thread Cutter amp Thread Holder Face Plate Thread Take up Lever Pressure Dial Thread Tension Dial Flip Top Quick Reference Chart Zigzag Foot A Thumb Screw Foot Holder Needle Needle Clamp Screw Carrying Handle Presser Foot Lifter Buttonhole Lever Free Arm Drop Feed Lever Carriage for Embroidery Power Switch Machine Sockets Connector Cover HS 232C Connector Card Eject Button PC Design Card Optional item PC Card Slot Handwheel Standard Accessories and Storage d qr um Embroidery Hoop A with Template Embroidery Hoop B with Template Foot Control Instruction Book Template Sheets for Built in Designs Power Supply Cord Hard Cover Carrying Case Zipper Foot E Satin Stitch Foot F Embroidery Foot P Zigzag Foot A comes attached to the machine Blind Hem Foot G Overedge Foot C Foot Holder comes attached to the machine 19 16 CCD AE SE Co3 SE 17 Automatic Buttonhole Foot R Overcasting Foot M Button Sewing Foot T Basting Darning Foot P 2 Screwdriver Screwdriver Scissors Set of Needles Spool Pin Felt Lint Brush Additional Spool Pin Seam Rip
32. e Auto Lock Button in the middle of a programmed pattern the machine will stop i automatically after the current pattern is completed E Me gt 59 Decorative F 60 Programming a pattern combination with mirror image Example Pattern 30 and its mirror image Press the Program key Select the Pattern 30 Press the Mirror Image key Select the Pattern 30 Start to sew NOTE If you press the Auto Lock Button in the middle of a programmed pattern the machine will stop automatically after the current pattern is completed Saddle Stitch Shell Tuck 61 Decorative Stitches There are 7 pages of decorative stitches in this category Press the Next Page _ key to view the next page Press the Previous Page key to view the previous page Shell Tuck Stitch Select the pattern 39 on the Visual Touch Screen Use a lightweight fabric such as tricot Fold and stitch on the bias Attach Satin Stitch Foot F Increase the needle thread tension to 6 8 Place the folded edge of the fabric along the slit of the foot so that the right swing of the needle falls off the edge of the fabric to form tucks NOTES You can sew shell tucks on knits or soft silky woven in any direction If you sew rows of shell stitches space the rows 1 5 cm 5 8 apart 62 Applique sewing Select the pattern 40 Attach the Satin Stitch Foot F Place the Applique on the fabric and baste it in
33. e thread tension by moving the dial to a lower number Needle thread tension is too loose If the needle thread appears on the wrong side of the fabric Tighten the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a higher number 20 Adjusting the Foot Pressure The foot pressure control dial should be set at 3 for regular sewing Reduce the pressure to 2 for applique cut work drawn work and basting Set the dial at 1 when sewing extra fine fabrics Foot pressure control dial 1 Setting mark Dropping the Feed Dog The feed dog will automatically drop when the basting stitch button sewing or the embroidery mode has been selected The feed dog can also be lowered by the drop feed lever for sewing on buttons manual embroidery Push the drop feed lever to the left to lower the feed dog Push the lever to the right 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 NOTES The feed dog should be in the up position for normal sewing Turn the handwheel toward you to check if the feed dog comes up after setting the lever in the up position The feed dog will automatically drop when the the embroidery mode basting stitch button sewing has been selected Straight Stitch 21 Mode Selection When you turn on the power switch the Visual Touch Screen will show the opening Welcome
34. eady to Sew 2 2 A Start the machine to sew the combined design cS Size O 126xt10mm 4 1 Stitched Result of the Combined Design 98 Designs Opening a Saved File Hoop Size A F 126x110mm 1 2 3 4 You can open file to sew embroidery patterns that 90 u gas you have saved When you press the open file key the open file 7 8 window will appear Press the usd key to select the location of the file either the internal memory of the machine Open File Built in _002 Built in 1 Press the T keys to select the desired file to open F ABC Card CM 001 002 Press the key to open the selected file The pattern combination of the file will be displayed on the screen y a 1 Built in Card Key 2 Arrow Keys OK Cancel 3 T Pressing the 4 5 Jkeys will show the saved files in the next or previous page 4 Page Keys Deleting a saved file N Are you sure you want to delete this file When you need to delete the saved file select the file to delete then press the Delete key 5 Delete Key The confirmation window will appear Press the key if you are sure you want to delete it When you press the Cancel Cancel key the file will not be deleted 6 Cancel Key 99 Designs Hoop ze A F UNE Index Adjusting Patterns Changing needles Inserting the b
35. een the carriage and the Remove the object when the machine is arm Switched on 2 The carriage is touching something around the See page 78 machine Patterns are dis 1 The correct presser foot is not used See page 11 torted 2 needle thread tension is too light See page 19 The stitch length is not suitable for the fabric being sewn See pages 30 33 4 Feed balancing dial is not properly set See page 74 5 Interfacing is not used for sewing stretch and very fine Use an interfacing fabrics 6 The embroidery hoop Attaching Knob is loose oee page 78 7 The carriage is bumping into something around the See page 78 machine 8 The fabric is not pulled tightly enough on the embroidery See page 77 hoop 9 The fabric is caught or pulled for some reason when Stop the machine and free sewing embroidery the fabric The automatic 1 The stitch length is not suitable for the fabric being sewn See pages 30 33 buttonhole 2 The feed balancing dial is not set properly See page 74 stitches are not 3 Interfacing is not used with stretch fabric Use an interfacing balanced Pattern selection keys 1 The bobbin winder spindle is in the winding position See page 13 do not work 2 he control circuit is not working correctly Turn the switch off and turn it on again 3 The key position is out of alignment See page 24 104 STITCH CHART 01 ris 03 04 m 06 A 08 09 10 11 12 LL LESSEE 3 t
36. emorized The machine will sew the monogram and stop automatically when finished Save File Built in 12 Saving and Opening a File Saving a file Press the Save File key and the Save File window will open 1 Save File key You can select the location to where you want to save the file Press the Built in Card 9 7 to select the location either in the internal memory of the sewing machine or a PC Card inserted in the machine s card slot 2 Built in Card Key A list of the saved files will be displayed If there is more than one page to the list press the Next 5 Previous Page key to view the complete list 3 Page Keys Press the OK key to save the file and the screen will return to the previous screen 4 OKKey Press the Cancel Cancel key to return to the previous screen without saving the file 5 Cancel Key NOTE The file name will be automatically assigned starting from M 001 in order CAUTION Do not turn the power off or eject the card when the warning sign SA or hourglass is shown on the visual touch screen Otherwise data stored in the memory may be lost or damaged Assigning a file name Save File Built in You can assign a file name in the file name window Built in Press the File Name FileName key to open the file name M 001 od window Sale 6 File Name Key The character keys are displayed in the window Enter the file name and press
37. en 3 Stitch Back Forward keys When embroidery sewing has started the screen will indicate the current stitch counts The Jog keys will disappear and the stitch back forward keys will be shown on the screen You can use these keys to move the embroidery hoop to where the thread has broken or run out Press the key to move the hoop back to a previous sewing point The hoop will move backward 10 stitches each time this key is pressed Press the key to move the hoop ahead The hoop will move forward 10 stitches each time this key is pressed 4 Jog ST key Press this key to switch the jog keys to the stitch back forward keys or vice versa 5 Return Carriage Key Press the return carriage key to bring the carriage back to its stored position after finishing embroidery Screen Information Beside the design image the approximate sewing time in minutes number of colors design size and the hoop that should be used for the selected design are shown 6 Sewing time in minutes 7 Number of colors 8 Design size 9 Hoop Designs Hoop Size A F 126x110mm 1 2 3 24 min 13 colors Size 76x62mm 126x110mm 3 4 FN x Toast 255 Hazel 254 Brown 214 lt gt WX 34 v Starting to Sew Embroidery Press the Pattern Selection key to select the desired pattern Lower the presser foot Press the Start Stop button and sew 5 to 6 stitches Press the S
38. ength sew to the Required Length and press the Reverse Button and the machine will memorize the Tack Length 2 Required Length 3 Reverse Button 4 Tack Length To sew the same size tack To sew another tack in the same size simply restart the machine and it will stop automatically when finish sewing To sew the next tack in a different size press the Cancel key Eyelet The Eyelet is used for belt holes etc Select the pattern 23 and attach the Satin Stitch Foot F if Sensor Au 19 Depress the Foot Control to sew The machine will stop automatically when completed Open the eyelet with an awl puncher or pointed SCISSOIS To adjust the shape of an eyelet If the eyelet opens press the key If the eyelet overlaps press the key 1 Shape Adjusting keys 54 Basting 55 Basting Select the pattern 24 and the feed dog will automatically drop Attach the Satin Stitch foot F or Darning Foot P 2 NOTE Refer to page 10 for how to attach the Darning Foot P 2 To sew Hold the fabric taut and depress the Foot Control or press the Start Stop Button The machine will take one stitch and stop automatically Slide the fabric back for the next stitch Decorative 8 ill 56 Satin Stitches Press the Satin Stitch Key in the Ordinary Sewing Mode to open the Satin Stitch Window Function Keys 1 Needle Up Down key Press the Needle Up Down key to set the needle posit
39. g Knob 4 Hoop Tightening Screw Template for Embroidery Hoop A 5 Starting Point for Monogram in Vertical Orientation Indicates the embroidery boundary for built in designs PC Design Card Nos 1001 6 Memory Card No 102 and up 8 Starting Point for Built in designs and monograms 9 Starting Point for the designs from Memory Card Nos 102 and up 10 Starting Point for Monogramming in Horizontal orientation Embroidery Hoop B This is the large size hoop with a 20 cm 8 by 14 cm 5 1 2 embroidery area for sewing large size designs and combined designs 1 Outer Hoop 2 Inner Hoop 3 Attaching Knob 4 Hoop Tightening Screw Template for Embroidery Hoop B 5 Starting Point for Built in designs and monograms 6 Indentations for Positioning the Template NOTE The four indentations on the template do not correspond with reference lines Stabilizers To obtain the best quality embroidery it is important to use stabilizers Types of stabilizer Tear away Stabilizer is made from a fiber that will tear easily Use tear away stabilizers for stable woven fabrics After stitching tear away the stabilizer so that the small portion left in the back of the stitching will not affect the wear lron on Stabilizer is an adhesive type stabilizer for knits and all kinds of unstable fabrics Fuse it to the wrong side of the fabrics with an iron Cut away Stabilizer is a non woven fabric that does not tear Cut the excess port
40. gister 2 t ix 22 SETTING MODE Pressing the SET key will open the mode setting window 1 SET key Press the SET key to customize the machine settings 2 Flag key Language selection key Press the flag key to select the language for the screen display You can select one of 11 languages 3 Screen contrast The visual touch screen contrast can be adjusted Press the Plus key to sharpen the screen contrast Press the Minus to fade the screen contrast 4 Sound control The buzzer volume can be adjusted The volume level can be set from 0 to 10 and the default setting is 5 Press the Plus key to increase the buzzer volume Press the Minus key to decrease the buzzer volume When you select 0 the buzzer turns off 5 Eco mode After turning on the power switch if you have not used the machine after a while the machine will enter Eco Mode The visual touch screen will go dark and the sewing light will turn off Whenever you touch the screen while the machine is in Eco mode the screen and sewing light will turn on again You can set the Eco mode timer from 1 minute to 30 minutes The default setting is 10 minutes To set the Eco Mode timer Press the Plus key to increase the timer setting Press the Minus key to decrease the timer setting To turn off the Eco mode Press the Plus until OFF shows in the box Screen Contrast 23 6 Inch Millimeter You ca
41. h Feed Dog Hook Race Soft Dry Cloth Assemble the hook 1 Insert the Bobbin Holder 2 The Knob of the bobbin holder should fit next to the Stopper in the hook race 3 Reattach the needle plate aligning the Needle Plate Guide Pins with the Guide Holes on the needle plate and tighten the screw 9 Stopper 10 Knob 11 Guide Holes NOTE After cleaning the machine make sure the needle and presser foot are attached 102 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 cap and setscrew Remove the faceplate 1 Cap 2 Setscrew 3 Faceplate Pull out the bulb from the socket 4 Lamp Socket 5 Light bulb To replace Insert the bulb into the opening of the socket Attach the faceplate with the setscrew and attach the cap Troubleshooting Problem Cause Reference The machine is noisy The needle thread breaks The bobbin thread breaks The needle breaks Visual Touch The contrast of the screen is not adjusted See page 22 Screen is not clear properly PC Card does not The PC Card is not inserted correctly See page 89 work Skipped stitches Seam puckering Threads have been caught in the hook mechanism The feed dog is packed with lint The needle thread is not threaded pro
42. he OK Ok key to save the file under the new name The file will be saved with the new name 7 B S key 8 Cancel key 9 OK key NOTES When the memory is full a warning message will appear Press the Ok key and go to the open file window then delete the file that you do not need When you save a file under the same name a warning massage will appear Press the OK key to overwrite the existing file Press the Cancel Cancel key if you do not wish to overwrite it You may need to change the file name and save the file under the different name Combining a built in design and monogram Desians Example To combine built in design 41 and the word Hoop Size A F 126x110mm Bear 41 42 43 Select the pattern 41 from the built in designs Press the Edit key 2 2 3 0 The pattern image will appear in the editing window a oize C Tangerin Brown 224 ee 74 4 E 5 Press the Monogram key Select B Upper case letter in Gothic style Press the Letter Case key to select lower case letters 97 Select e and Press the OK key The word Bear will appear in the editing window Move the word under the pattern by dragging it or with the layout keys He aat Haaar T ER TECH E E SL HD RI RE A F 126x110mm Press the OK key and the display will change to the embroidery screen R
43. he button position 8 Embroidery Foot P This foot is a special foot for Professional Style Embroidery 9 Basting Darning Foot P 2 This is a special foot for basting It holds fabrics while taking a stitch synchronizing with the needle bar movement This foot can also be used for freehand embroidery or quilting 10 Automatic Buttonhole Foot R This foot is for sensor buttonholes and for darning Place a button in the button holder in the rear of the foot This automatically sets the buttonhole size Winding the Bobbin Removing the bobbin 1 Slide the Hook Cover Plate Release Button to the right and remove the Hook Cover Plate 1 Hook Cover Plate Release Button 2 Hook Cover Plate 2 Lift out the Bobbin from the Bobbin Holder 3 Bobbin Setting the Spool of Thread Lift up the Spool Pin Place the spool of thread on the Spool Pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown Attach the Large Spool Holder and press it firmly against the spool of thread NOTE Use the Small Spool Holder to hold narrow or small spools of thread Additional Spool Pin Use the Additional Spool Pin when you need to wind the bobbin without unthreading the machine while working on a sewing project Insert the Additional Spool Pin into the Spool Stand and then into the Hole beside the horizontal spool pin Place the Felt on the spool pin and place a spool of thread on it
44. hreading points from 1 to 5 Make sure that the two strings of thread from the spools do not get tangled NOTES Make sure each threads wind off from the spools as shown Threading from points 1 51 the same as for a single needle Slip one of the threads through the needle bar thread guide on the left and the other one on the right Thread the needles from the front to back NOTES The Built in Needle Threader cannot be used for the twin needle When changing the sewing direction raise the needle and turn the fabric a dup LU t A lt gt Lo ka EJ E gt O LAS Ned W V 38 Es w c3 89 aepge 09 2 gt y N 0 9 A Z al MI LS gt 70 Monogramming You can combine letters and symbols for monogramming 1 European Accented Letter key You can select the European Accented Letters such as the diaeresis Pressing the 44 key will select the Alphabet or European Accented Letters alternately 2 Upper Lower Case key You can select Upper or Lower Case Letters Pressing the A a key will select upper or lower case letters alternately 3 Letter Number Key You can select Numbers and Symbols Pressing the Letter Number key will select the Letters or Numbers alternately 4 Delete key Press this key to delete the pattern or monogram w
45. idery design is finished Change the thread and start sewing again The color of the key will darken after you finish sewing that part of the embroidery design Sewing the specific color part by skipping You can sew only the specific part of the design by skipping the parts before it Press the color part key previous to the part you wish to start sewing and the skipped parts will darken 2 Return key Press this key to return to the pattern selection window 3 Next page Key The next page key will be displayed when there are more design parts to be displayed Press it to view the other embroidery design parts 4 Jog Keys Adjust the hoop position with the jog keys so that the needle drop position comes right above the center of the reference lines on the fabric 5 Needle drop position 6 Centerlines Ready to Sew 2 x2 13 colors Size 76 62 C i26cri mm E 3 4 ri M pn NOY Toast 255 Hazel 254 Brown 214 L 76 2 A F 126x110mm 4 M d 3 s a j 7L imu 2 j A ES 3 4 f hs i au bl Toast 255 Hazel 254 Brown 214 81 1 Trace key You can check the size of the sewing area by pressing this key The carriage traces the outline of the selected embroidery pattern without stitching The carriage will return to the starting position after tracing 2 Cancel key Press this key to cancel the tracing and return to the previous scre
46. ion after stitching Use cut away stabilizers for knits and all kinds of unstable fabrics Water Soluble Stabilizer will dissolve in water Use this stabilizer for cutwork or lace embroidery and also for the right side of looped fabrics such as towel to avoid loops coming through the embroidery Sticky Stabilizer is a sticky paper used for securing a small fabric or work that cannot be secured in the hoop It is also used for velvet and other napped fabric that would be permanently marked by the hoop Usage The stabilizer should be attached to the wrong side of fabric More than one layer may be required Felt or stable fabrics do not need to be stabilized and you may embroider directly on it For firm fabrics you may place a thin paper under the fabric Us type should be used when embroidering fabric which cannot be ironed or for sections which are ifficult to iron Cut the stabilizer larger than the embroidery hoop and set it on the hoop so that the entire piece is fastened with the hoop to prevent looseness of the fabric Adhesive Iron on Stabilizer Place the Wrong side of fabric and the glossy side of the stabilizer together Fold up a corner of the stabilizer and fuse it with an iron NOTES Fold up a corner of the stabilizer to make it easier to peel off the excess stabilizer after stitching Ironing temperatures vary depending on the kind of adhesive type stabilizer Adjusting the Thread Tension Balanced thread tensi
47. ion up or down when stopping the machine Adjust key Press the Adjust key to open the Manual Setting window Zigzag Width Press the Zigzag Width or key to change the stitch widths Stitch Length Press the Stitch Length or key to change the stitch length Elongation key The Elongation key is used to change the elongation of decorative stitch patterns Default key When you press the Default key all function values on the screen will return to the default settings the same settings as when you purchased the machine Cancel key When you press the Cancel key the adjust window will close and the setting remains OK key Press the OK key The setting will be registered and the screen returns to the previous window NOTE The manual settings will be canceled if you select other patterns or turn the power off 10 11 12 57 9 Program key Press this key to program pattern combinations When you press this key the Cursor keys Delete key Vertical Mirror key M key Memory Check key and Save File key will be displayed 10 Cursor keys Press the Cursor keys to move the cursor to the right or left Use these keys to select a pattern to delete or adjust 11 Delete key Press the Delete key to delete the selected pattern 12 Vertical Mirror key Press this key to memorize the mirror image pattern 13 Save File key Press this key to save the programmed pattern combination as a file
48. ith the cursor under it 5 Cursor key This key is for editing your monogram Press the Left arrow key to move the cursor to the left Press the Right arrow key to move the cursor to the Right 6 File Save key You can save the programmed pattern combination as a file 7 Memory Check key Pressing the M Memory check key will display the entire pattern combination starting the machine the key will change to the B key 8 Letter Size key By pressing this key the size of the letter will change to approximately 2 3 of the full size letter If you press it again the letter will go back to the original size 9 Magnifier key Pressing this key enlarges the Letter Number keys to make entry easier Press the Return key to return the original screen Programming a monogram Example Programming R amp B irs the Upper Lower Case 44 key to select Upper ase Press the Letter Size to select Large Size Press and the cursor shifts to the right and is automatically memorized Press the Letter Number key to select the Numbers Press the Letter Size key to select Small Size Press amp and the cursor shifts to the right and amp is automatically memorized Press the Letter Number 22 key to select the Letters Press the Letter Size to select Large Size Press B the cursor shifts to the right and B is automatically m
49. ither in the internal memory of the sewing machine or an ATA 3 PC card 2 Built in Card Key The file name will be automatically assigned starting from M 001 in order Press the File Name Fie Name key if you wish to assign a new name to the file 3 File Name key When you press the gt keys you will be able to see the saved files on the previous and next pages 4 Page keys Press the OK Ok key to save the file and the screen will return to the original screen If you do not want to save the file press the Cancel cae key to return to the previous window 5 Cancel Key 6 OK Key CAUTION Do not turn the power off or eject the card when the warning sign or hourglass is displayed on the visual touch screen Otherwise data stored in the memory may be lost or damaged 89 Els 214 ad dO us ul el GEL HENS LOZ 12012 ele gt N Short of memory space the file cannot be saved OK AN The same file name exists overwrite it 96 Assigning the a name You can assign a file name in the file name window Press the File Name File Name key to open the file name window The character keys are displayed in the window Press the character keys to enter the desired name Only 8 characters can be entered Press the Back Space 85 key to delete the last character Press the Cancel Cancel key and the screen will return to the save file window Press t
50. lancing Dial NOTES In normal sewing set the Feed Balancing Dial to the neutral position i e the Groove on the Dial is centered with the Standard setting Mark Turn the Feed Balancing Dial with a coin 1 Feed Balancing Dial 2 Standard Setting Mark Groove on the Dial Decorative stretch stitch patterns If the pattern is compressed turn the dial toward If the pattern is drawn out turn the dial toward Letters and numbers If the pattern is compressed turn the dial toward If the pattern is drawn out turn the dial toward Correcting stitch balance of the Auto Buttonhole The stitch balance of the right and left rows on the Auto Buttonhole may vary depending on conditions of sewing If the stitches are not balanced correct the unevenness with the Feed Balancing Dial If the right row is denser turn the dial toward If the left row is denser turn the dial toward NOTE Return the Feed Balancing Dial to its neutral position when sewing is finished TTT TTT ATT Tt do EFEEERE n ad LL DL 1 bh ol lcm M i 2 E N a E p IN i NI E N E Eg 9 EMBROIDERY MODE Embroidery Hoops Embroidery Hoop A This is the standard size hoop with a 12 6 cm 5 by 11 cm 4 3 8 embroidery area for sewing PC Card embroidery designs etc 1 Outer Hoop 2 Inner Hoop 3 Attachin
51. lin 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 Universal Topstitching for Special Finish Topstitching Needle 18 Balancing Thread Tension Auto tension 1 This machine features an Auto setting in the tension a control which covers a wide range of sewing condition Set the tension control dial at Auto for ETT ener HE general sewing unless specifically indicated in this manual 1 Setting Mark Correct tension The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric For an ideal zigzag stitch the bobbin thread does not show on the right side of the fabric and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side of the fabric 2 Needle Thread 3 Right Side of the Fabric 4 Wrong Side of the Fabric 5 Bobbin Thread Manual tension adjustment Manual tension adjustment may be needed depending on the sewing materials layers of fabric and other sewing conditions Needle thread tension is too tight If the bobbin thread appears on the right side of the fabric Loosen the needl
52. n is the same as for built in designs See pages 80 82 Designs Hoop Size A F 126x110mm 1 2 3 A F 126x110mm 91 Editing Mode The editing function allows you to modify and combine embroidery patterns to create your own original designs Editing screen Press the Edit key to open the editing screen 1 Edit Key The hoop selection window opens to allow you to select the hoop you wish to use You can select one of the following hoops Standard Hoop A 126 mm by 110 mm Round Hoop F 126 mm by 110 mm Optional item Large Hoop B 140 mm by 200 mm 2 Hoop Selection Window 3 Hoop Selection Keys Press the OK key and the editing screen for the selected hoop will open 4 Editing Screen for the Hoop B 5 Editing Screen for the Hoop A F Selecting the pattern to edit B 140x200mm Designs Hoop Sze A F 126x110mm B 140x200mm The Patterns from the built in designs monograms PC cards and Memory Cards can be edited Cancel To select the pattern to edit press the pattern selection key of the desired pattern on the editing Screen The selected pattern will be framed 92 a 5 iat d B 140x200mm ie SETEN SNAN HA B 140x200mm O A 126 A F 126x110mm 93 Moving a pattern To move the embroidery pattern on the editing screen press and drag the pattern to a desired location with your fingertip
53. n iuret reris ce et uere xe eei siehe 25 ORDINARY SEWING ee nennen 26 Pattern Selection 26 Sil SUENOS qr snide 27 SAFE UT 1115 10 27 Adjusting the needle drop position and stitch length 29 Variety of straight stitches 31 ZigZag SUON EE 32 Changing siiteh Width 25ssockiciedeathvarodcdotsamthieasiieddadensdbas 33 Changing stitch length 2 33 Overcasting with zigzag 34 Variety of overcasting stitches 35 Nemi SUCH SN TE T 36 Zipper sewing 38 NEN RR eee 41 Variety of buttonholes and their uses 42 Sensor buttonhole 43 Corded buttonhole 46 Changing buttonhole width 47 Changing buttonhole stitch density 47 Automatic D ltonhole meti ertet 48 BURON SOWING eupaE cute RARO ENR 50 nem 51 RETE ELT 99 mis ENIM 54 99 MUR TT 56 Single pattern with locking stitch 58 Programming a pattern combination 58 Elongation 59 Programming a pattern combination with a mirror image 60 Decorative Stitches sese 61 Sell TUCK SUTON son
54. n set your machine s measuring unit to either inch or millimeter depending upon your preference The default unit setting is millimeter Press the inch key to select the unit you preferred NOTE Stitch length and width are displayed in millimeter regardless of the inch mm setting 7 Page keys You can turn the pages by pressing the page keys Press the page forward key to view the next page Press the page back key to view the previous page 8 Register key Press this key to register the settings and return to the previous screen 9 Return key Press this key to return to the previous screen without registering the settings 10 11 12 13 Key Position Adjustment Yes Free Arm Length J Sewing Light Register 2 tJ ix Key Position Adjustment PRESS MARK Key Position Adjustment END Thread selection Janome Madeira Mettler E Format Built in Memory Yes ATA PC Card Yes Reset all to defaults Yes Register 2 t d T 10 Key position adjustment If you think the touch panel keys are out of alignment you can calibrate them in the key position adjustment window When you press the Yes key window A will be shown With your finger press the crosses as they appear in order When you press the last crosses the window B will be shown 11 Free arm length The carriage will move allowing you to use the full length of the free arm when you p
55. nerie pdt ra PEE EPA M 61 Applique Sewing EFE da 62 Programming French knot 63 Sewing the pattern combination from the beginning 64 Individual pattern adjustment 65 Editing Programmed Patterns 2 66 Program check E 67 Twin Needle Sewing 68 Monogramming err TE o T 70 Programming a monogram 71 Saving and Opening a File 72 Saving A le peace oer Ruine UTE EE fe Assigning a file 73 Correcting Distorted Stretch Patterns 74 EMBROIDERY 5 EInbiolderi HOODS 75 9 17 ne ee ee eee eee 76 Adjusting the Thread Tension 76 Pressure Dial M 76 Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop 77 Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine 78 Mode Selection EO P 79 ojo ce P 80 Starting to Sew Embroidery 82 Monogram Embroidery rea 83 Monogram in gothic style 85 2 Letters monogram sisicin
56. ng 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 05 Triple Stretch Stitch 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 10 Stretch Stitch 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 Zigzag Stitch 1 4 a iil Cancel 32 Zigzag stitch This stitch is used for various sewing needs including overcasting It can be used on most woven fabrics It is the fastest way to finish an edge leaving it neat and flat A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for applique Adjusting the stitch width and length When you press the Adjust key the screen shows Stitch Width and Stitch Length Plus and Minus keys 1 When you press the Adjust key the screen shows the manual setting window Press the or key to change the stitch width or stitch length Stitch Width Adjusting Keys Stitch Length Adjusting Keys Default Key Resumes the default settings Cancel Key Cancels the last changes to setting 5 OK Key Enables the current setting AOUN
57. nograms in five different styles Gothic Script Cheltenham 3 letters and 2 letters 3 PC Card Designs Press the PC Card Key to sew the designs from PC Design Cards optional items 4 Card Reader 10000 The Memory Craft 9500 can read and sew embroidery designs available from the Memory Cards for Memory Craft 9000 5700 via the Card Reader 10000 optional accessory NOTE To connect the Card Reader 10000 and the Memory Craft 9500 a special cable optional accessory is necessary 5 Editing In the Editing window you can modify and combine patterns to create original designs 6 Page keys Press the Next page gt key to view the next page Press the Previous Page 4 to view the previous page 7 Hoop size The appropriate hoop and its size for the selected pattern are displayed on the screen Designs Hoop Size A F 126x110mm 1 2 3 Ready t0 Sew 24 mih 13 colors ey Sige 6x62mm M i ie B Mum A F 126x110mm y 2 AE 3 1 L1 b p li oast 255 Haze 54 Brown 224 4 d E 26 T PE Gpe urs 80 Built in Designs Press the Built in Design key Press the pattern selection key to select the desired pattern The embroidery screen will appear 1 Color Part key The thread color and the sewing order of each section of embroidery is indicated on the key The machine will automatically stop sewing when one part of the embro
58. nto the slot with the front side facing to you Push the card until it clicks then the eject button pops out 1 PC Card 2 Eject Button NOTE When the card is properly set the red bar on the eject button will show Ejecting the PC card Press the Eject Button to eject the PC card Take out the PC card from the machine NOTE When the power is turned on with a PC card inserted in the machine it will take sometime to get the machine booted up Selecting the PC card designs Press the PC card key The designs contained in the card are displayed on the pattern selection keys Press the pattern selection key to select the design you wish to sew The selected design and its color parts will be shown in their sewing order CAUTION Do not turn the power off or eject the card while the warning sign or hourglass is displayed Designs Hoop ze A F 90 Card Reader 10000 optional item You can download designs from the Memory Cards for Model MC9000 via the Card Reader 10000 Connecting Card Reader 10000 Insert the round connector of the special RS 2332C cable into the machine Insert the 2 plugs into the Card Reader 10000 1 RS 232C Cable 2 Card Reader 10000 Insert the Memory card into the Card Reader 10000 Push the card until it clicks 3 Memory Card Selecting a pattern Press the Card Reader Key The Pattern Selection Screen will appear 4 Card Reader Key NOTE The key operatio
59. obbin Place the Bobbin in the Bobbin Holder with the Thread running off counterclockwise 1 Thread 2 Bobbin Holder Guide the thread into the Front Notch A the front of the Bobbin Holder CO Draw the thread to the left sliding it between the tension spring blades TN Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips into the Side Notch B C1 Pull out about 10 cm 4 of thread to the rear NOTE A Threading Chart is shown on the Hook Cover Plate for your reference Reattach the Hook Cover Plate 3 Threading Chart Y 15 Threading the Machine Raise the Presser Foot Lifter Press the Up Down Needle Button twice to raise the needle to its highest position Hold the upper thread with both hands as shown and place it down into the Slit Draw the thread around the Thread Guide following the dashed line as shown in the diagram Then draw the thread down around the Check Spring Holder Firmly draw the thread up to the Take up Lever and down into its eye from the right to the left Then down through the Lower Thread Guide Slide the thread behind the Needle Bar Thread Guide on the left Thre
60. obbin Sensor Buttonholes Threading the Machine Winding the bobbin 2 2 E 2 ES 2 100 On screen Help You can view on screen help for the basic operations of the machine Press the Help key The help index window will appear Select a help topic by pressing one of the _ keys The illustrated help of the selected topic will be displayed on the screen NOTE Press the Return key to go back to the previous Screen 101 CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning NOTE Do not dismanile the machine in any way other than what is explained on this page Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog Remove the Hook Cover Plate by sliding the hook cover plate release button to the right Take out the bobbin Remove dust and lint with a lint brush You may also use a vacuum cleaner 1 Remove the Set Screw on the needle plate with the screwdriver supplied with the machine Remove the Needle Plate 2 Take out the bobbin Lift up the Bobbin Holder and remove it 3 Clean the Bobbin Holder with a Lint Brush 4 Clean the Feed Dog and Hook Race with the Lint Brush 5 Clean the Hook Race with a dry cloth You may also use a vacuum cleaner Screwdriver Setscrew Needle Plate Bobbin Holder Lint Brus
61. ogram by pressing this key The File Save window will appear 8 Magnifier key Pressing this key will enlarge the letter keys to make entry easier 9 Return key Press this key to return to the previous screen Monogram in Gothic style Press the Font key and select Gothic style letters Select B Press the Upper Lower Case key to select lowercase letters Select and Press the OK key Ready to Sew 2 3c 0 The display will change to the embroidery screen 3min 1coor Bea r Size 55x19mm You can sew a multi colored monogram by changing 2 the thread color of each letter if you press the Color Change key before sewing 1 The machine will stop automatically when each letter has been sewn Change the thread and start sewing again 1 Color Change key 85 Ready to Sew Bear 2 2 3 3min 1colrs Size C 55x19mm A F 126x110mm 86 Use the Jog keys to adjust the position of the hoop to match the centerlines 1 Jog Keys 2 Centerlines Lower the presser foot Press the Start stop button and sew 5 to 6 stitches Press the Start stop button again to stop the machine Raise the presser foot cut off the loose thread close to the beginning of the starting point and lower the presser foot Press the Start stop button to start sewing again The machine will stop automatically when the monogram
62. on A small amount of the needle thread shows on the wrong side of the fabric 1 Needle Thread 2 Bobbin thread When the needle thread tension is too tight The bobbin thread shows on the right side of the fabric Reduce the tension by turning the tension dial to a lower number When the needle tension is too loose The needle thread forms loops and the stitches look shaggy Increase the tension by turning the dial to a higher number Pressure Dial For embroidery set the Pressure Dial at 2 Needles Use size 11 needles for fine fabrics For medium to heavy weight fabrics use size 14 needles 76 Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop 4 Mark the Centerlines on the right side of the fabric with 1 tailor s chalk Loosen the Hoop Tightening Screw on the outer hoop Lay the inner hoop and template on the fabric matching the centerlines Push them into the outer hoop Tighten the screw on the outer hoop to stretch the fabric Make sure that the fabric is stretched drum tight in the hoop Remove the template Fabric Centerlines Hoop Tightening Screw Inner Hoop Template Outer Hoop When placing the fabric on the Embroidery Hoop place the Outer Hoop on a flat surface For thin and stretchy fabrics use an adhesive type Stabilizer iron on type on the wrong side of the fabric More than one layer may be required ct 78 Attaching the Embroidery H
63. ong the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance After sewing trim off the seam allowance closer to the stitches 1 Pattern 09 2 Zigzag foot A Double Overedge Stitch This stitch 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 the fabric will not ravel 1 Pattern 37 2 Overedge Foot C Overlock Stitch This stitch finishes the edges of fabric similar to a commercial overlocking machine for a professional look 1 Pattern 38 2 Overcasting Foot M CAUTION When you use 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 Foot Wires 3 Foot Wires Blind hem stitch Blind Hem Select the patterns 11 or 12 NOTE Pattern 11 is for stretch fabrics Attach Blind Hem Foot G Fold the fabric to form a hem as shown A Thick fabric A B B Fine and medium weight fabric 1 1 0 4 0 7 cm 1 4 a7 ye 1 2 Overcasting aan 3 Wrong Side of Fabric 2 Place the fabric so that the folded edge comes to the left side of the guide Lower the Presser Foot Adjust the needle drop position so that the needle just pierces the edge of the fold when the needle swings to the extreme left 4 Guide 5 Folded Edge While sewing guide the folded edge along the guide on the foot Open the fabric with the right side up
64. oop to the Machine Turn the Attaching Knob so it is parallel with the metal plate and set the hoop on the Carriage Attach the hoop by fitting the Pins into the Carriage Holes 1 Attaching Knob 2 Carriage Holes 3 Pins Turn the Attaching Knob clockwise CAUTIONS Always provide sufficient clearance for the embroidery carriage behind your machine before starting embroidery Never try to move the carriage by hand or touch the carriage while it is moving Make sure to return the carriage to the home position before turning the power off Thread Holder To avoid sewing on the needle thread place the thread end on the Thread Holder Pass the needle thread through the Hole in the Embroidery Foot and draw it up to the thread holder Hang the thread on the thread holder from the front to back 1 Hole in the Embroidery Foot 2 Thread Holder Designs Hoop Size A F 126x110mm 1 2 3 Designs Hoop Size A F 126x110mm 1 2 8 Designs Hoop Size A F 126x110mm 1 2 3 9 Mode Selection Press the Embroidery Mode Key to enter the Embroidery Mode The following 5 categories are available in the Embroidery Mode 1 Built in Designs The Visual Touch Screen shows the Built in Design window when the Embroidery Mode Key is pressed the Memory Craft 9500 provides 91 ready to sew built in embroidery designs 2 Monogramming Press the Monogramming Key to open the Monogramming window You can sew mo
65. or key to change the needle drop position or stitch length Needle Drop Position Adjusting Keys Stitch Length Adjusting Keys Default Key Resumes the default settings Cancel Key Cancels the last changes to setting 5 OK Key Enables the current setting AUN Changing needle drop position When you press the key the needle moves to Default the right When you press the d key the needle moves to Cancel the left gt Co Changing stitch length Press the key to decrease the stitch length Press the hd key to increase the stitch length Default Cancel 8 M NE 30 04 Cj 10 i i I I I i 31 Variety of straight stitches 02 Straight Stitch in Left Needle Position Use this stitch to seam the edge of the fabrics 03 Lock a Matic Stitch 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 04 Locking Stitch 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 sewi
66. per Spool Holder Large Spool Holder Small Bobbins Spool Stand Quilting Bar Detachable extension table for accessory storage Sewing accessories are stored in the Extension Table To open lift the cover toward you as illustrated Extension Table i For free arm sewing To remove lift out the Extension Table toward you as illustrated 1 Extension Table Free Arm sewing is suitable for stitching sleeves waistbands pants legs or any circular garment area darning socks or mending knees elbows or children s wear For flat bed sewing Position the Tabs on the Base Tab Holes and push down gently 2 abs 3 Base Tab Holes GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply The Memory Craft 9500 is equipped with an auto voltage system which automatically adjusts the equipment to any local power supply voltage between 100 and 240V 50 60 Hz First turn off the Power Switch Then insert the Foot Control Plug and Machine Plug into the Machine Socket Next insert the Power Supply Plug into the Wall Outlet and turn on the Power Switch Power Switch Machine Plug Machine Socket Power Supply Plug Wall Outlet Foot Control Plug NOTES Make sure to use the Power Supply Cord that came with the machine If you turn off the power switch wait for 5 seconds before turning it on again The Foot Control cannot be used in the Embroidery Mode For Your Safety While in opera
67. perly The needle thread tension is too tight The needle is bent or blunt The needle is inserted incorrectly The thread is too heavy for the needle The needle thread has not set in the thread holder when embroidery sewing started The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin holder Lint has collected in the bobbin holder The bobbin is damaged and doesn t turn smoothly The needle is inserted incorrectly The needle is bent or blunt The needle clamp screw is loose The needle thread tension is too tight The fabric is not drawn to the rear when sewing is finished The needle is too fine for the fabric being sewn The needle is inserted incorrectly The needle is bent or blunt The needle and or threads are not suitable for the work being sewn ABLUE TIPPED needle is not being used for sewing stretch very fine and synthetics The needle thread is not threaded properly A defective rusted burred needle eye needle is used The embroidery hoop is not set properly The fabric is not pulled tightly enough on the embroidery hoop The needle tension is too tight The needle thread or the bobbin thread is not threaded correctly The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn The stitch length is too long for the fabric The presser foot pressure is not adjusted correctly When sewing extremely lightweight materials place
68. ress the key Press the key to return the carriage to its home position 12 Embroidery maximum speed The maximum sewing speed can be changed from 400 to 650 spm for embroidery sewing The default setting is 650 spm stitch per minute Press the Minus to reduce the maximum sewing speed Press the Plus to increase the maximum sewing speed NOTE Reduce the sewing speed when sewing patterns with narrow zigzag stitches that tend to distort at high speed 13 Sewing light You can turn the sewing light on or off by pressing the sewing light key 14 Thread selection There are four brands of embroidery thread to choose from Press the key of the thread you wish to use The color code of the selected brand will be shown on the color part key along with the name of the color Formatting the memory If the internal memory or ATA PC card does not function due to damage to the memory bank you need to re enable it by formatting the memory 15 To format the internal memory press the Yes key next to Built in memory 16 To format the ATA PC card or Compact Flash press the Yes key next to ATA PC NOTE Formatting will erase all data stored in the memory 17 Reset all to default Pressing the Yes key will return all settings except for language to defaults the same settings as when you purchased the machine Language Selection 5 6 9 10 You can select one the following 11 languages by pre
69. ser Foot You can raise the Presser Foot about 6 mm 1 4 higher than the normal up position by exerting more pressure when lifting the Presser Foot Lifter This allows for easy removal of the Presser Foot and helps you to place thick fabrics under it 1 Presser Foot Lifter 2 Presser Foot pm Q N S opm lie Lad BO rice N 4 Ct m T LJ h DE Removing and Attaching the Presser Foot Removing the presser foot Press the Up Down Needle Button to raise the needle to its highest position and raise the Presser Foot Lifter Press the Red Button on the back of the foot holder The Presser Foot will drop off Attaching the presser foot Place the selected 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 Red Button Foot Holder Presser Foot Groove of Foot Holder Pin on Foot 0O A OON Button Sewing Foot T To Attach Insert the Rear Pin on the foot into the Groove of the Foot Holder Gently lower the presser bar holding the foot with your fingers 1 Rear Pin 2 Groove of the Foot Holder Darning Foot P 2 To Attach Loosen the thumb screw and remove the Foot Holder Attach the Darning Foot P 2 to the presser bar putting the Pin on the Needle Clamp Screw Tighten the thumb screw firmly with the screwdriver 3 Darning Foot P 2 4 Pin 5 Needle
70. ser foot 17 Changing Needles Raise the needle by pressing the Up Down Needle button and lower the presser foot Turn off the power switch 1 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 and the flat surface should be consistent Never use a blunt needle 4 Gap T CAUTION Always make sure to turn the power switch off and disconnect the machine from power supply before changing the needle 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 Tipped 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 Blue Tipped Needle Ball Point Leather Suede Wedge Point Leather Needle Flannel Velour Velvet Mus
71. ss the Reverse Button The Required 1 011111111111111 Length has now been determined EN WI Now restart the machine and continue sewing until the machine stops automatically 1 Starting Point 2 Required Length 3 Reverse Button To sew the same size darning Restart for the Same Size Simply restart the machine to sew another darning in Different size Cancel 0 the same size To sew the next darn in a different size press the Cancel key To adjust the evenness of darning stitches efault x 2 e You can correct the unevenness of darning by pressing the or key If the left corner is lower than the right side press the key to correct it and vice versa M AAAAAAAA M AAAAAAAA M WM nu 11 IU WM VI 52 Tacking E Sew to length am required then press N 1 om e e d Restart for the Same Size Different size gt Cancel 53 Tacking Tacking is used to reinforce pockets crotches and belt carriers where extra strength is needed Select Pattern 22 and attach the Satin Stitch Foot F The machine will sew a tacking of 1 5 cm 9 16 long automatically 1 1 5 cm 9 16 NOTE Press the Adjust key to manually change the stitch length and stitch width To sew a shorter tack When you sew less than 1 5 cm 9 16 in l
72. ssing the corresponding key 1 English Language Selection 2 French Spanish y 4 Italian Nederlands 6 German Frangais Deutsch Suomi 7 Portuguese gt A E 8 Swedish Espa ol Portugu s 9 Russian Italiano Svenska 10 Finnish 11 Japanese E Register 29 Straight Stitch 26 ORDINARY SEWING Pattern Selection Press the Stitch Pattern Key to select the desired pattern The Name of the Stitch Stitch Image of the selected pattern the recommended foot and machine settings will appear on the screen Use the recommended foot and machine settings unless otherwise stated in this manual Name of Stitch Stitch Image Single Twin Needle Indication Hecommended Foot Pressure Recommended Tension Setting Beep On Off Suitable Presser Foot NO oR WOOD In the Ordinary Sewing Mode the following 5 sewing choices are available 1 Utility Stitch Key Press this key to open the Utility Stitch window The 12 most popular utility stitches are available in this window 2 Buttonhole Stitch Key This key opens the window for 7 Buttonhole variations Button Sewing Stitch Darning and Eyelet 3 Satin Stitch Key This key opens the window for Satin Stitches The stitch combination can be stored in the memory bank 4 Decorative Stitch Key This key opens the multi page window for Decorative Stitches Stitch combinations can be saved in the
73. susirnivacisemencdiartnesnivenvamrnndvans 87 Correcting a monogram 88 POG AiO DESIG 89 Card Reader 100000 sees 90 E ditifid PUTO Sed esses 91 Selecting the pattern to 92 MOVING d DATCIN 93 Selecting the hoop 93 Resizing a pattern Tm 94 Flipping e cn aT T D 94 Deleting a pattern 94 Magnifying a pattern image 94 Saving a rra En Ert dn tina Dena nere rs ke EXE an 95 Assigning a file 96 Combining a built in design and monogram 97 Opening a Saved File cerent nentes rot Leap 99 On screen Help 100 CARE AND MAINTENANCE eee 101 Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog 101 Replacing the Light Bulb ao pdt n 102 Bice lt 1 ERES 103 CHART sie 105 DESIGN CHART 106 39 38 KNOW YOUR MACHINE Name of Parts cc ccc cocco WWD 7A a fe Ae I 2 Ot pe T4 2 o e Top Cover Spool Pin Spool Holder Large Foot Storage Compartment Bobbin Thread Cutter Bobbin Winder Spin
74. tart Stop button again to stop the machine Raise the presser foot cut off the Loose Thread close to the beginning of the starting point and lower the presser foot 1 Loose Thread Press the Start Stop button to start sewing again The machine will stop automatically when the first color section is finished Change the thread and sew the next part Sewing results The embroidery pattern is sewn against the centerlines on the fabric as shown 2 Centerlines on the Fabric NOTES The embroidery stitch pattern position against the centerlines is indicated on the template sheets For embroidery sewing with the PC cards use the included template sheets to set the correct sewing position A 5 6 7 3 Letters 8 9 11 10 2 gt A BA Font E P M 83 Monogram Embroidery Press the Monogram key to open the monogram window 1 Monogram Key In the monogram selection window you can program words by pressing the alphabet keys directly After you press an alphabet key the letter is memorized and the cursor is moved to the right 2 Cursor Font Selection You can change the type of font for monogramming by pressing the Font key The font selection window will open 3 Font key To select the desired font press one of the following options 4 Gothic Font 5 Script Font 6 Cheltenham Font 7 2 Letters 8 3 Letters When you press the Return key the screen
75. tion 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 attaching or removing parts when cleaning the machine Do not place anything on the Foot Control Operating Instructions The symbol O of 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 Function Buttons 1 Start Stop Button Press this button to start or stop the machine This button can be used either in the Ordinary Sewing Mode or Embroidery Mode In the Ordinary Sewing Mode the machine starts running slowly for the first few stitches it then runs at the speed set by the Speed Control Lever NOTE The Start Stop Button cannot be used when the foot control is connected to the machine 2 Reverse Button When stitch pattern 1 2 6 or 7 has been selected the machine will sew in reverse while the Reverse Button is being pressed If you press the Reverse Button when sewing all other stitches the

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