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JANOME Horizon Memory Craft 8200 QC Instruction Booklet

1. Replacing the Needle Plate Use the straight stitch needle plate when sewing fine fabrics or sewing with the dual feed foot A CAUTION Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the power switch off before replacing the needle plate 1 Turn the handwheel and raise the needle to the highest position Raise the presser foot lifter to the extra lifted position Presser foot lifter Needle 2 Slide the extension table to the left to remove it Push down the needle plate release lever and the needle plate will snap off 3 Needle plate release lever 4 Needle plate w Place the straight stitch needle plate on the machine Set the left edge of the needle plate into the opening 4 Push down on the needle plate mark until the needle plate locks in place Turn the power switch on or press the lockout key to unlock Turn the hand wheel slowly and make sure that the needle does not hit the needle plate Needle plate mark N CAUTION Never press the needle plate release lever while running the machine 16 Changing Needles A CAUTION Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the power switch off before changing the needle
2. N Fold over the length of the garment fabric sew back and forth beside the original seam to secure flaps of the patch Wrong side of garment fabric 5 Sew back and forth Fold over the end of fabric and sew back and forth three times over the triangular end Wrong side of patch 2 Right side of garment fabric 4 Wrong side of garment fabric The patch should be cut 1 to 1 5 cm 7 16 5 8 away from the hole The corners should be cut rounded off as shown 3 Right side of patch Wrong side of garment fabric 0 Place the facing on the wrong side of the garment fabric Mark the 4 corners with pins as shown Facing Garment fabric Turn all the layers over and cut the buttonhole opening on the facing in the same way as step 2 Four marker pins show you the corner points on the facing Fold back each flap between the facing and patch Facing O Garment fabric 2 Stitch around the opening with a needle and thread as shown Facing Garment fabric w The welted buttonhole is complete Garment fabric 53 DAR WHHL Ky Vern Bo f g 54 Button Sewing Machine settings Pattern MODE 2 26 2 Thread tension AUTO Presser foot B
3. Raise the needle by pressing the needle up down button and lower the presser foot Turn the power switch off Loosen the needle clamp screw and remove the needle from the clamp 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 with a screwdriver To check needle straightness place the flat side of the needle onto something flat a needle plate glass etc The gap between the needle and the flat surface should Never use a blunt needle Fabric and Needle Chart e For general sewing use needle size 11 75 or 14 90 e Fine threads and needles should be used for sewing fine fabrics e In general use the same thread for both needle and bobbin e Use a blue tip needle for sewing fine fabrics stretch fabrics and buttonholes to prevent skipped stitches e Use a purple tip needle for sewing thick fabrics denims quilt layers and across the hem to prevent skipped stitches e Use a stabilizer or interface to stretch or fine fabrics to prevent seam puckering e Always test the thread and needle size on a small piece of the same fabric you will use for actual sewing _ Flat side 3 Stopper pin be consistent Gap Fabric Thread Needle Lawn Silk 80 100 9 65 11 75 Fine Georgette Cotton 80 100 Bl
4. Pattern MODE 1 4S 2 Thread tension AUTO 3 Presser foot Convertible free motion quilting foot QB S 4 Foot pressure 5 Feed dog Lowered Attaching the convertible free motion quilting foot Attach the needle plate for straight stitch refer to page 16 Loosen the setscrew and remove the foot holder Attach the convertible free motion quilting foot to the presser bar and tighten the setscrew firmly with the screwdriver Place the fabric under the foot Adjust the height of the foot by turning the round nut until bottom of the foot barely touches top of the fabric Setscrew 2 Presser bar 3 Round nut Changing the foot This foot is comes with the closed toe foot attached however it is convertible to the open toe foot and clear view foot To change the foot raise the foot and turn the round nut to bring the foot to the lowest position Remove the setscrew and remove the closed toe foot Attach the desired foot and secure it with the setscrew Adjust the height of the foot refer to page 65 Setscrew 2 Closed toe foot 3 Open toe foot 4 Clear view foot Sewing Baste or pin the quilt layers Draw a quilt design on the top fabric with a washable maker Sew at medium speed while guiding the quilt layers with your hands Move the quilt layers 3 mm 1 8 or less per stitch CAUTION Do not select any pattern other than the straight stit
5. a The buttonhole is sewn automatically in the sequence shown When the buttonhole is finished the machine will stop automatically with the needle in the up position Press the thread cutter button and remove the fabric NOTE If you start sewing without pulling down the buttonhole lever the LCD screen will show a warning and the machine will stop after a few stitches Pull the buttonhole lever down and start sewing N After you finish buttonhole sewing push the buttonhole lever up as far as it will go Place a pin just below the bartack at each end to prevent accidentally cutting the threads Cut the opening with the seam ripper Use an eyelet puncher to open a keyhole buttonhole NOTE To make a solid and sturdy buttonhole sew another layer of buttonhole over the previous one After the buttonhole is finished simply press the start stop button again Do not raise the foot or reselect the pattern The machine will sew another buttonhole over the previous one 47 ate Manual settings The buttonhole width can be adjusted by pressing the stitch width adjusting key Press the sign on the stitch width adjusting key to increase the buttonhole width Press the sign on the stitch width adjusting key to decrease the buttonhole width Stitch width adjusting
6. 9 0 mm A 1 2 I F O m ae o O w A oes as 2 3 EDIT E L L l Spacing To enter the space in monogramming select the stitch pattern 97 98 or 99 in mode 4 5 or 6 Pattern 97 Small size space 2 5 mm 2 Pattern 98 Medium size space 3 5 mm 3 Pattern 99 Large size space 5 0 mm Monogram size The stitch width of monogramming does not indicate the actual size of character That is an overall height including before edge and after edge To sew monogramming of full 9 mm height uppercase alphabet only press mode key 5 times to enter mode 6 Before edge 2 After edge Reducing the size of letters To reduce the height of character to approximately 2 3 of its original size select the character with the cursor key and press of the stitch width adjusting key NOTE The size of 9 mm monogram mode 6 cannot be reduced 78 Editing a Pattern Combination Viewing a long combination The LCD screen only shows one pattern at a time If the entire combination is not displayed press the cursor key to view the rest of the combination Press the right arrow on the cursor key to shift the cursor to the right Press the left arrow on the cursor key to shift the cursor to the left NOTE Arrow signs 4 onthe LCD screen indicate that there is the rest of the combination in that direction
7. selected I The machine is started after halting due to overload _ Wait for at least 15 seconds tofa oe uw to restart Remove tangled ed 46 3y threads around take up lever Je hook race and automatic thread cutting mechanism Do not lower the feed dog raise presser foot or shift bobbin winder spindle while thel machine is running 86 Warning Sign Cause Try this m The selected stitch patter cannot be flipped Select the other stitch pattern for a mirror image E1 E7 The machine does not work properly due to a problem in the control circuit Contact the service center or the store from whom the machine was purchased Audible Signal The Buzzer sounds when pip Normal operation pip pip Deleting a pattern combination with the clear key pip pip pip Invalid operation or malfunction peep E1 E7 error occurred Lee pi pi pi peep Buttonhole is completed 87 Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference N The needle thread 1 The needle thread is not threaded properly Page 21 breaks 2 The needle thread tension is too tight Page 12 3 The needle is bent or blunt Page 17 4 The needle is incorrectly inserted Page 17 5 The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set under the Page 23 presser foot when start sewing 6 The threads were not drawn to the rear after sewing
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9. is gt _ W lt EN O lt i i i i OAOE 2 D2 FSL BWAUQA Uniform Stitch Adjustment The stitch width and length of the programmed patterns can be uniformly adjusted Example 1 Adjusting the stitch width of the programmed pattern 63 mode 3 and its mirror image Shift the cursor to the right of the last programmed pattern Press the stitch width adjusting key to adjust the stitch width NOTE Stitch length can be uniformly adjusted if the programmed patterns in the same category satin stitches or stretch stitches have been programmed The stitch width of the programmed patterns will be adjusted uniformly Original width 2 Uniformly adjusted width Unified Needle Drop Position The needle drop position of the programmed patterns will vary depending on the pattern combination A Unified to the left when combining the patterns with the left needle position and the center needle position B Unified to the right when combining the patterns with the center needle position and the right needle position C Unified to the center when combining the patterns with the left needle position and the right needle position D Unified to the center when combining the patterns with the left center and right needle positions 82 Individual Stitch Adjustment The
10. Once sewing has started the cursor appears under the first pattern and will shift to the right as you sew Press the cursor key again to view the hidden patterns or to edit the pattern combination The cursor will blink and can be moved to the desired position Right arrow 2 Left arrow 3 Cursor 4 Arrow sign 79 e 80 Deleting and Inserting a Pattern Example Deleting pattern B and inserting W from ABC Press the cursor key to shift the cursor under pattern B 2 Press the clear key Pattern B will be deleted 3 Enter W Pattern W will be inserted between A and C 4 Press the memory key to memorize the new pattern combination NOTE Pressing and holding the clear key will delete all the programmed patterns and the LCD screen will return to the display prior to programming Duplicating a Pattern Example Duplicating a W Press the cursor key to shift the cursor under the pattern to be duplicated N Press the memory key and a W will be duplicated after the pattern W Press the memory key to memorize the new pattern combination K 3 M M Z aame
11. Clean the feed dog and auto thread cutter device with the lint brush 2 Lint brush 3 Feed dog 4 Auto thread cutter device N w Clean the hook race with a soft cloth Soft cloth gt Insert the bobbin holder so that the knob fits next to the stopper in the hook race Insert the bobbin Attach the needle plate presser foot and needle Knob Stopper A Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide Clean the inside of the thread guide plate under the top cover at least once a month Remove the needle thread and remove the thread guide plate by pulling it up Thread guide plate Remove lint and dust from the brush on the underside of the thread guide plate using a lint brush 2 Brush on the thread guide plate N Clean the area around and under the pre tension leaf with the lint brush 3 Pre tension leaf w A Set the thread guide plate on the machine inserting the tenons into the slots Push the thread guide plate down to snap it in place 4 Tenon 85 Problems and Warning Signals If a buzzer sounds and the LCD screen shows a warning sign follow the guidance below Warning Sign Cause Try this a The start stop button is pressed with the foot control Disconnect the f
12. Remove the basting threads after seaming 37 Rolled Hem Machine settings Pattern MODE 1 1 MODE 2 01 2 Thread tension AUTO 3 Presser foot Rolled hem foot D 4 Foot pressure 5 Sewing Fold the edge of the fabric twice 6 cm 2 3 8 in length and 0 3 cm 1 8 in width 6 cm 2 3 8 0 3 cm 1 8 N Place the fabric aligning the edge of the hem with the guide on the foot Lower the foot and sew 1 2 cm 1 27 1 while pulling both thread to the back Threads 3 Stop the machine and lower the needle into the fabric Raise the foot and insert the folded portion of the fabric into the curl of the foot Lower the foot and then sew by lifting up the edge of the fabric to keep it feeding smoothly and evenly 4 Curl of the foot NOTE Trim the corner 0 6 cm 1 4 to reduce bulk 0 6 cm 1 4 wF Gathering Pe ee ee Machine settings oo de 50 Pattern MODE 1 1 estas MODE 2 01 2 Thread tension 1 3 3 Presser foot Zigzag foot A SS 4 Foot pressure 5 Loosen the thread tension to 1 and increase the stitch length to 5 0 NOTE Pull up the bobbin thread and draw a 10 cm 4 thread tail to the back before starting to sew Use the thread cutter on the face plate Sew two ro
13. Right sides of the fabric 1 cm 3 8 3 Opening size Zipper size End of the zipper opening Place the right sides of the fabric together and sew to the end of the opening with a 2 cm 5 8 seam allowance Reverse stitch to lock the seams Manually increase the stitch length to 5 0 and baste the zipper opening with the thread tension loosened to 1 3 End of the zipper opening 2 cm 5 8 seam allowance Basting Reverse stitches Seam stitches 34 n 35 Sewing Fold back the left seam allowance Turn the right seam allowance under to form a 0 2 to 0 3 cm 1 8 margin Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin in place Set the stitch length and thread tension back to the original setting 0 2 to 0 3 cm 1 8 margin 2 Zipper teeth 3 Fold End of the zipper opening 5 Opening size N Attach the zipper foot Adjust the stitch width to 7 5 8 5 Lower the foot onto the topside at the end of the zipper opening so that the needle pierces the fabric next to the fold and the zipper tape Sew along the zipper guiding the zipper teeth along the side edge of the foot N CAUTION Be sure that the needle do not strike the presser foot or zipper teeth when the zipper foot is attached and stitch width is adjusted w Sew through all layers next to the fold
14. Stop 5 cm 2 before zipper foot E reaches the slider on the zipper tape Lower the needle slightly into the fabric Raise the foot and open the zipper to clear the slider Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam Slider D 5 cm 2 A Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat with the right side facing up Attach the Zigzag foot A Adjust the stitch length to 5 0 stitch width to 4 5 default value and thread tension dial to 1 Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together Basting Zipper tape Sz Attach the zipper foot E 36 Adjust the stitch length to default value stitch width to 0 5 1 5 thread tension dial to AUTO Backstitch across the end of the opening 0 7 1 cm 3 8 and turn the fabric 90 degrees 0 7 1 cm 3 8 A CAUTION Be sure that the needle do not strike the presser foot or zipper teeth when the zipper foot is attached and stitch width is adjusted op Stitch through the garment and zipper tape guiding the zipper teeth along the side edge of the foot Stop about 5 cm 2 from the top of the zipper Unfasten the basting stitches Lower the needle into the fabric raise the foot and open the zipper 5 cm 2 2 Basting stitches Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam making sure the fold is even
15. 3 with satin stitches Pattern 46 2 Pattern 47 Use pattern 49 in mode 3 if you wish to add straight stretch stitches 75 76 Use the stitch pattern 92 blank space in mode 3 if you wish to insert a space between stitch patterns 2 Blank space as ued F ANN a 4 Onar i eS T I mas ae LII F it one eo H UC mas e ul F IA DE a a a a t LLC 77 Monogramming Selecting a character In mode 4 5 and 6 you can program text by entering the number and alphabets Mode 4 Alphabets number symbol Mode 5 European accented letters Mode 6 9 mm monogram capital letter number only Programming a monogram Example To program R amp B 2 Press the mode key 3 times to enter mode 4 Select pattern 28 Press the memory key Select pattern 64 Press the memory key Select pattern 12 Press the memory key Press and hold the thread cutter button until the cutter sign appears Press the start stop button The machine will sew R amp B cut the threads and stop automatically Op q 6 3C Di Lsa r 4 one 3C Ja eum cn aa IL ba i gn a Re Goes
16. 4 Needle up down button Press this button to bring the needle bar up or down The machine will stop with the needle in down position However you can change the needle stop position in the setting mode refer to page 26 Thread cutter button Press this button when you finish sewing to trim the threads The needle bar automatically rises after trimming the threads refer to page 29 NOTE Use the thread cutter on the face cover if the thread is 30 or thicker refer to page 29 Pa gt gt gt gt gt gt C Gay 4i Controlling Sewing Speed Speed control slider You can limit the maximum sewing speed with the speed control slider according to your sewing needs To increase the sewing speed move the slider to the right To decrease the sewing speed move the slider to the left Foot control Pressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed The harder you press the foot control the faster the machine runs NOTE The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the speed control slider when the foot control is fully depressed Operating Instructions Foot control model YC 485EC 1 is for use with this sewing machine Nee on AAN rf mann i Eanan i I T D LI LA _ l i p E a5 Function Keys LCD screen The LCD screen shows the following information when the machine is tu
17. 6 first press the mode key 2 to select your desired mode Each time you press the mode key the mode number 3 indicated on the left side of the screen will change and the mode changes as follows Mode 1 Direct pattern selection Mode 2 Utility stitch pattern selection Mode 3 Decorative stitch pattern selection Mode 4 Number and letter selection Mode 5 European accented letter selection Mode 6 9 mm monogram selection 2 asa Example To select stitch pattern 53 in mode 3 l ts 5 8 3 1 Turn the power switch on Press the mode key twice G pF dh 13 db to select mode 3 aana mia fo Li I L H I i hee 2 Press the number keys on the touch panel First press key 5 and then press key 3 3 3 Now pattern 53 in mode 3 is selected A onde LI LI 24 E m oo E mm m i m ot p3 09 25 Customizing Machine Settings You can customize the machine settings to your preference Press the set key and LCD screen will show the setting mode Press the mode key 2 to select the desired setting In this mode you can set the following machine functions 3 Buzzer sound setting 4 Needle stop position setting Start up speed setting Resetting all to default Key position calibration To exit the setting mode press the set key Buzzer sound setting The buzzer sound can be turned on or off using the
18. Programming Automatic Thread Cutting 06 72 Pattern Combination with a Mirror Image 066 73 Resuming a Pattern from the Beginning 068 74 Resuming a Pattern Combination from the Beginning 74 Bridge Stitches eccceeesceeeeeeeeeeeteeseeeeeeeeaeeeeeeees 75 76 MONOGrAMMiINg eeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeenaeeeeeeeaaes 77 78 Editing a Pattern Combination cccceeeeeeneees 79 Deleting and Inserting a Pattern cceeceeeeeeeeeees 80 Duplicating a Palerm eccna 80 Uniform Stitch Adjustment seee 81 Unified Needle Drop Position ccceeeceeeeeeeeereees 81 Individual Stitch Adjustment 82 Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns ccceeee 83 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Hook Area c ccccceececeeeseeeeeeeeeeeneeeeenees 84 Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide 05 85 Problems and Warning Signals 0sceseeee 86 87 TOUDIOSNOOUMG eaa 88 C gt NAMES OF PARTS Names of Parts Thread take up lever 2 Foot pressure dial 3 Reference chart Top cover Foot storage compartment Bobbin thread cutter Bobbin winder spindle Hole for extra spool pin Spool holder large Spool pin Thread tension dial 2 Face cover 3 Thread cutter Extension table accessory storage 5 Needle plate release lever Start stop button Reverse button Auto lock button Needle up down button
19. altered by pressing the stitch length adjusting key The stitch length indication will change as the key is pressed Press the KOJ sign on the key to increase the stitch length Press the sign on the key to decrease the stitch length l g 1 cp cp d gt 2 3 4 1 4 pI ch b Qp 8 1S 2S 3S Mode 1 eb 01 cp cp ds 02 03 04 Mode 2 1 4 7mm pi Pl cb ch ch 01 02 03 Mode 3 A B 31 Sewing with the Dual Feed Device The following stitch patterns can be sewn with the dual feed device Mode 1 1 2 3 4 8 1S 2S 3S 4S Mode 2 01 02 03 04 Mode 3 01 02 03 04 The dual feed device is extremely effective for sewing with hard to feed material such as vinyl or leather It also eliminates layer slippage NOTE See page 14 15 for how to attach the dual feed foot and to engage the dual feed device Sewing Raise the presser foot and position the fabric edge next to a seam guide on the needle plate Lower the needle at the point where you wish to start Pull the needle and bobbin thread toward the rear Lower the presser foot Start sewing at medium speed Gently guide the fabric along the seam guide letting the fabric feed naturally When seaming plaid fabrics match the plaids of the upper and lower layers and pin them together Dual Feed Balancing Dia
20. buzzer sound setting The default buzzer sound setting is ON Enter the setting mode To turn off the buzzer sound press the cursor key and the oF mark will blink To turn on the buzzer sound press the cursor key and the on mark will blink Needle stop position setting The machine always stops with the needle in the down position except when sewing buttonholes specialty stitches monograms etc However you can select the needle stop position to up or down Enter the setting mode Press the mode key to enter the needle stop position setting The default needle stop position setting is down position dn To change the needle stop position press the cursor key and the UP mark will blink Start up speed setting The machine will start running slowly and the sewing speed will gradually increase to maximum when pressing the start stop button You can select the desired start up speed from 1 slow 2 medium or 3 high Enter the setting mode Press the mode key twice to enter the start up speed setting The default start up speed setting is 1 slow To change the start up speed press the cursor key or and the selected speed number will blink Resetting all to default The following customized settings can be reset to the original settings factory settings e Buzzer sound e N
21. foot F 4 Foot pressure 5 The eyelet is used for belt holes etc Sewing Sew until the machine stops automatically Open the eyelet with an eyelet puncher or pointed scissors Starting point Adjusting the shape of an eyelet Correct the shape of the eyelet as follows If the eyelet gap opens press QC on the stitch length adjusting key angen If the eyelet overlaps press KOJ on the stitch length adjusting key Eyelet gap opens 2 Eyelet overlaps NOTE The shape can be adjusted within L1 to L3 default setting is L2 Li L3 M a a eo S ey AWS MN m W J 58 Applique Machine settings Pattern MODE 3 05 12 2 Thread tension AUTO 3 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F or Open toe satin stitch foot F2 4 Foot pressure 4 Place an applique on the fabric and baste it in place or use a fusible web to secure the applique in place Guide the applique fabric so that the needle falls off the edge of the applique when the needle swings to the right A The pattern number 12 mode 3 has a fixed left needle drop position When you change the stitch width the right needle drop position will change B The patterns number 05 06 and 10 mode 3 have a fixed center needle drop position The stitch width changes symmetrically C The patterns number 07 08 09 and 11 mode 3 h
22. gt Making the straight stitches in pattern number 14 longer aN le Program a combination of patterns 14 mode 2 and 14 48 pattern 48 mode 3 Two straight stitches will be added to the blind hem stitch when combining with pattern 48 mode 3 Refer to page 75 43 REXX A 44 Shell Tuck Machine settings Pattern MODE 2 16 2 Thread tension 6 8 3 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F 4 Foot pressure 5 Use a light weight fabric tricot for example Fold the fabric as shown and stitch on the fold Allow the needle to just clear the folded edge to create a shelled edge You may need to increase the needle thread tension Folded edge 2 Right needle drop position If you sew rows of shell stitches space the rows at least 1 5 cm 5 8 apart You can also sew shell stitches on knits or soft silky woven fabrics in any direction Buttonholes Variety of buttonholes 19 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 20 Round end buttonhole This buttonhole is used on fine to medium weight fabrics especially for blouses and children s clothes 21 Fine fabric buttonhole This buttonhole is rounded at both ends and is used on fine delicate fabrics such as fine silk 22 Keyhole butto
23. it and vice versa NOTE The evenness can be adjusted within d1 to d9 default setting is d5 Tacking Machine settings Pattern MODE 2 28 Thread tension AUTO 3 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F 4 Foot pressure 5 Tacking is used to reinforce pockets crotch seams and belt carriers where extra strength is needed Sewing Lower the needle at the starting point Lower the foot and sew until the machine stops automatically The machine will sew a tacking 1 5 cm 9 16 long automatically Tacking 2 Starting point 3 1 5 cm 9 16 q 11 Sewing a shorter tack To sew a tack shorter than 1 5 cm 9 16 first stop the machine after sewing the required length and then press the reverse button f The required length has been determined Start the machine and continue sewing until the machine stops automatically Starting point 2 Required length 3 Tack length 4 Reverse button Sewing the same size tack To sew another tack at the same size simply start the machine and it will stop automatically when finishing sewing Sewing the tack at a different size To sew the next tack at a different size press the memory key to memorize a new size and start sewing from the beginning Ne a 57 Eyelet Machine settings Pattern MODE 2 29 2 Thread tension AUTO 3 Presser foot Satin stitch
24. pattern number when the needle plate for straight stitch is attached Needle plate for straight stitch S mark Lock a Matic Stitch Machine settings Pattern MODE 1 2 2S MODE 2 02 Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Zigzag foot A or Dual feed foot AD 4 Foot pressure 5 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 Reverse button Locking Stitch Machine settings Pattern MODE 1 3 3S MODE 2 03 Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Zigzag foot A or Dual feed foot AD Foot pressure 5 This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking stitch is needed Lower the needle close to the front edge of the fabric The machine will sew several locking stitches in place and continue sewing forward When you press the reverse button at the end of the seam the machine will sew several locking stitches in place then stop sewing automatically Reverse button I l l I d gt do gt AUTO 4 4s 04 QA id iP aP 5 05 CSsSsSseSessSsSoeoSo gt 33 Straight Stitch with Left Needle Position Machine settings Pattern Thread
25. stitch width and length can be individually adjusted for each pattern in a programmed combination Example Changing the stitch width of the one pattern in the combination 1 Select pattern 53 mode 3 Press the memory key 2 Press the memory key again 3 Press the cursor key to shift the cursor under the second pattern 4 Press the stitch width adjusting key to adjust the width to 3 5 5 Press the start stop button The machine will sew the pattern combination The stitch width of the second pattern in the combination is adjusted NOTES To view the stitch settings of each pattern shift the cursor under the desired pattern then press the stitch width or length adjusting key The settings will be displayed at the bottom of the LCD screen If you press the stitch width or length adjusting key when the cursor is to the right of the last programmed pattern individual adjustments will be cancelled and uniform adjustment will be applied J 586 83 Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns The sewing results of the stitch patterns may vary depending upon sewing conditions such as sewing speed type of the fabric number of layers etc Always test sew on a scrap piece of the fabric that you wish to use If stretch stitch patterns monogram or the stretch buttonhole is distorted correct it with the feed balancing dial S
26. tension Presser foot 4 Foot pressure MODE 1 4 4S MODE 2 04 AUTO Zigzag foot A or Dual feed foot AD 5 Use this stitch to seam the edge of fabrics Triple Stretch Stitch Machine settings Pattern Thread tension 3 Presser foot 4 Foot pressure MODE 1 5 MODE 2 05 AUTO Zigzag foot A 5 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 Knit Stitch Machine settings Pattern 2 Thread tension Presser foot 4 Foot pressure MODE 2 06 or 07 AUTO Zigzag foot A 4 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 Use this stitch when seaming thin fabrics such as tricot and fine jersey Stitch pattern 07 mode 2 is a stretch stitch in the left needle position Zipper Sewing Machine settings Pattern MODE 1 1 MODE 2 01 2 Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Zipper foot E Zigzag foot A Foot pressure 5 NOTE The needle drop position should be adjusted when sewing with the zipper foot E Fabric preparation Add 1 cm 3 8 to the zipper size This is the overall opening size
27. the needle thread is too loose the needle thread loops on the underside of the fabric Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Needle thread 4 Bobbin thread Turn the thread tension dial to a higher number to increase the thread tension 13 Lockout Key Press this key to lockout the machine when threading the machine replacing the accessories etc To reduce the risk of injury all the buttons and keys are deactivated To unlock the machine press this key again Changing the Presser Foot A CAUTION Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the power switch off before replacing the presser foot Raise the needle to its highest position and raise the presser foot lifter Press the black lever on the back of the foot holder The presser foot will drop off Lever 2 Presser foot Attaching the presser foot Place the presser foot so that the pin on the foot lies just under the groove of the foot holder Lower the presser bar to lock the foot in place Each foot is marked with an identification letter 3 Groove Pin Identification letter 14 Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder A CAUTION Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the power switch off before replacing the presser foot Removi
28. 2 Welted Buttonhole Machine settings Pattern MODE 2 25 Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R 4 Foot pressure 5 A welted buttonhole is made by stitching a strip or patch of fabric to the buttonhole Welted buttonholes are particularly suitable for tailored garments but are not recommended for sheer or delicate fabrics where the patch might show through or add bulk Baste a patch to the garment fabric with the right sides together Wrong side of patch 2 Right side of garment fabric N Select pattern 25 mode 2 Sew the welted buttonhole on both fabrics together Cut the buttonhole opening as illustrated then pull the patch out through the slit to the other side Wrong side of patch 2 Right side of garment fabric 3 Right side of patch w Pull out the patch until the right side of the patch is showing Use an iron to press both corner ends until they are squared off 3 Right side of patch Wrong side of garment fabric gt Fold back each side of the patch to form buttonhole lips Wrong side of patch 3 Right side of patch ez Press both folds with an iron 3 Right side of patch Wrong side of garment fabric op Baste both edges of the seam with a needle and thread by hand 2 Right side of garment fabric
29. 6 0 a After twin needle sewing is finished press the twin E n J needle key The twin needle icon blinks TZI e Replace the twin needle with a single needle JI F Turn off and on the power switch or press the twin needle s ee key to return to the single stitch mode UUT 69 70 PROGRAMMING A PATTERN COMBINATION Pattern Combination Example Programming patterns 56 and 57 mode 3 NOTES e Patterns in the different groups letters and numbers can also be programmed e Check tension balance by test sewing Manual tension adjustment may be required when sewing a pattern combination e Up to 50 stitch patterns combination can be memorized Select pattern 56 mode 3 N Press the memory key w Select pattern 57 mode 3 gt Press the memory key ez Start sewing Combination of patterns 56 and 57 will be sewn continuously NOTE If you press the auto lock button in the middle of sewing the machine will sew to the end of the current pattern sew locking stitches and stop automatically Auto lock button we F E 4 g J ae E a Programming Auto lock Stitch Example Programming patterns 53 mode 3 and auto lock sti
30. DE 2 14 15 2 Thread tension AUTO 3 Presser foot Blind hemming foot G 4 Foot pressure 5 Select pattern 14 for woven fabrics or pattern 15 for elastic fabrics Folding the fabric Fold the fabric to make a hem as shown Heavy fabric 2 Fine to medium fabric 0 4 0 7 cm 3 16 1 4 4 Overcasting Wrong side of fabric Sewing Position the fabric so that the fold comes to the left side of the guide on the foot Lower the presser foot Adjust the position of the needle swing with the stitch width adjusting key so that the needle just pierces the folded edge of the fabric when the needle comes over to the left side Sew guiding the fold along the guide Guide on the foot Fold Open the fabric with the right side up The stitches on the right side of the fabric will be almost invisible Right side of fabric Changing the needle drop position Press the stitch width adjusting key The LCD screen shows the distance between the left needle position and the guide in millimeters Press the sign to move the needle to the right Press the OJ sign to move the needle to the left Left needle drop position 2 Right needle drop position 3 Guide on foot 4 Distance between the left needle position and the guide NOTE The stitch width of patterns 14 mode 2 and 15 mode 2 cannot be changed but the needle drop position will move J
31. ING no mol l Straight Stitch pre GG PY dbe dp rg Machine settings 1 19 01 Pattern MODE 1 1 1S MODE 2 01 2 Thread tension AUTO 3 Presser foot Zigzag foot A or Dual feed foot AD 4 Foot pressure 5 Starting to sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric edge next to a seam guide on the needle plate Lower the needle at the point where you wish to start Pull the needle and bobbin threads toward the rear Lower the presser foot NOTE Pull the needle and bobbin threads to the left when using satin stitch foot F or automatic buttonhole foot R Depress the foot control or press the start stop button to start sewing Gently guide the fabric along the seam guide letting the fabric feed naturally Securing seams 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 Reverse button Press the reverse button once when sewing the lock a matic stitch pattern 2 or locking stitch pattern 3 and the machine will lock the stitches off and stop automatically a Sewing from the edge of thick fabric The black button on the zigzag foot locks the foot in the horizontal position This is helpful when you start sewing from extreme edge of thick fabrics or sewing across a hem Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where you wish to start sewin
32. Instruction Book JANOME HORIZON IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance When using an electrical appliance basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only Read all instructions before using this sewing machine DAN G E R To reduce the risk of electric shock An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning WA R N N G To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons Do not allow to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children 2 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner s manual Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner s manual 3 Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water Ret
33. Needle Position The cornering guides are very useful when turning a square corner 3 Cornering guide The angle scales on the needle plate are useful for patchwork piecing Angle scales 100 Cornering guide To maintain a 5 8 seam allowance after turning a square corner use the cornering guide on the needle plate Stop sewing when the front edge of fabric reaches the cornering guide lines Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric 90 degrees Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the new direction Cornering guide 2 Fabric edge 29 ss A ra AAN BARE naia im Ll EE l 30 Adjusting the needle drop position The needle drop position of the straight stitches can be altered by pressing the stitch width adjusting key The needle drop position can be adjusted for following straight stitch patterns EE Mode 1 cp 4 1 ds db ch 1 2 3 4 5 8 Ml Ml Mode 2 cb ul L do dh 01 02 03 04 05 aa Toii Hl P PI P 1 l4 lh Mode 3 cb Sp cp lb ep x 01 02 03 04 46 47 49 Tera Press the KOJ sign on the stitch width adjusting key to move the needle bar to the right Press the O sign on the stitch width adjusting key to move the needle bar to the left Adjusting the stitch length The stitch length can be
34. Page 29 7 The fabric is moved too fast when stitching free motion quilting Page 66 8 The thread is tangled around the spool Use the spool holder The bobbin thread 1 The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin holder Page 20 breaks 2 Lint has collected in the bobbin holder Page 84 3 The bobbin is damaged and does not turn smoothly Change the bobbin The needle breaks 1 The needle is incorrectly inserted Page 17 2 The needle clamp screw is loose Page 17 3 The fabric is pulled forward when using the open toe foot Page 66 4 The needle is too fine for the fabric being used Page 17 5 An inappropriate presser foot is used Use the correct foot Skipped stitches 1 The needle is incorrectly inserted bent or blunt Page 17 2 The needle and or threads are not suitable for the work being sewn Page 17 3 A blue tip needle is not being used for sewing stretch very fine fabrics and synthetics Use the stretch stitch needle The needle thread is not threaded properly Page 21 A poor quality needle is used Change the needle Seam puckering The needle thread tension is too tight Page 12 The needle thread is not threaded properly Page 21 The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn Page 17 The stitch length is too long for the fabric Make stitch shorter The foot pressure is not adjusted properly Page 11 A stabilizer is not used when sewing very fine fabrics Apply a stabiliz
35. Thread cutter button Speed control slider Feed balancing dial Knee lifter socket Function keys LCD screen Needle clamp screw Needle Zigzag foot A Needle plate Hook cover release button 6D Hook cover plate 62 Buttonhole lever 63 Needle threader Foot holder 6 Carrying handle Presser foot lifter 6 Handwheel Dual feed balancing dial Drop feed lever Power switch Foot control jack Machine socket NOTE To carry the sewing machine hold the carrying handle with your hand and support the sewing machine with the other hand NOTE Sewing machine design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice Gi fat 0 Standard Accessories Zigzag foot A set on the machine 2 Rolled hem foot D G Zipper foot E 4 Satin stitch foot F Open toe satin stitch foot F2 Blind hemming foot G Overcast foot M 1 4 seam foot O Darning foot PD H Convertible free motion quilting foot QB S Close toe foot 2 Open toe foot 3 Clear view foot Automatic buttonhole foot R 5 Buttonhole stabilizer plate Dual feed foot holder Dual feed foot AD Button sewing foot T Quilting guide bar 0 Bobbin 5 pcs 1 set on the machine 21 Spool holder large set on t
36. annot be used when the foot control is connected to the machine e The machine will not run and the presser foot mark will blink if you start the presser foot in the up position Lower the presser foot and press the start stop button e You can select the desired start up speed from slow medium or high refer to page 26 2 Reverse button When sewing stitch pattern 1 4 6 7 8 1S 4S mode 1 01 04 08 09 10 mode 2 or 01 02 03 46 47 mode 3 the machine will sew in reverse as long as the reverse button is pressed If stitch pattern 1 4 6 7 8 1S 4S mode 1 01 04 08 09 10 mode 2 or 01 02 03 46 47 mode 3 has been selected and the foot control is not connected the machine will start sewing in reverse as long as the reverse button is pressed If you press the reverse button when sewing any other patterns the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop G Auto lock button When sewing stitch pattern 1 4 6 7 8 1S 4S mode 1 01 04 08 09 10 mode 2 or 01 02 03 46 47 mode 3 the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop when the auto lock button is pressed When sewing all other patterns the machine will sew to the end of the current pattern sew locking stitches and stop automatically The machine will trim the threads automatically after locking the stitch when the auto thread cutting option is turned on
37. attern 56 mode 3 N Press the memory key w Select pattern 56 mode 3 Press the mirror image key The mirror sign will appear on the LCD screen Mirror sign gt Press the memory key ez Start sewing The machine will sew the pattern combination repeatedly 74 Resuming a Pattern from the Beginning If you have to stop sewing in the middle of a pattern and wish to sew it over again press the startover key to sew the pattern from the beginning Example Pattern 53 mode 3 r N w gt Select pattern 53 mode 3 Start sewing Sewing stopped Stopped position Press the startover key 2 Startover key Sewing starts from the beginning of the pattern Resuming a Pattern Combination from the Beginning If you have to stop sewing in the middle of a pattern combination and wish to start sewing again from the incomplete pattern press the startover key to select the pattern you wish to start over from Example Pattern combination 55 56 and 57 mode 3 Program the pattern combination 55 56 and 57 in mode 3 Start sewing Sewing stopped The number of sewing order appears
38. ave a fixed right needle drop position When you change the stitch width the left needle drop position will change 59 Va OS 7 3 mmmn Hid ON DY a Ne 05 F 3 ey ee 2 I w 3525 2 AEON D V2 P 1 7 a 7 5 ka 60 Fringing Machine settings Pattern MODE 3 05 2 Thread tension AUTO 3 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F 4 Foot pressure 4 Fringing adds a special touch on table linens and shawls Choose a firm woven fabric like linen where threads can be removed easily Carefully cut the fabric on the grain Remove a single strand of yarn or thread where the fringing is to begin Sew down the left side so the right hand stitches fall in the open space Remove all excess yarn located to the right of the stitching and create a fringe Drawn Work Machine settings Pattern MODE 3 05 2 Thread tension AUTO 3 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F 4 Foot pressure 4 Drawn work uses the same method as fringing Choose a firm woven fabric like linen where threads can be removed easily n Carefully cut the fabric on the grain Determine the width of the drawn work and remove one strand of yarn or fabric thread at each end NOTE Pull up the bobbin thread and draw a 10 cm 4 thread tail to the back be
39. bring up the loop of bobbin thread 3 Loop of bobbin thread 4 Pull both threads 10 cm 4 and draw them to the rear under the presser foot 23 Selecting the Patterns FERS THE o9 10 11 12 13 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 40 41 42 43 4 52 3 54 55 56 TEF n u n m 1234567890ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghi 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 Jkimnopqrstuvwxyz amp 7 j rer _t M 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 A 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 73 80 81 82 83 84 85 97 82 83 84 8586 87 1234567890 ABCDEFGHIJK 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 LMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 g Mode 1 You can select the following stitch patterns directly by pressing the pattern keys Pattern keys Number keys eo ee ee 1 0 O Example To select stitch pattern 4 in mode 1 a When the power switch is turned on the direct stitch i A pattern selection mode 1 is set automatically Ju L Press the pattern key 4 to select the stitch pattern 4 as Now pattern 4 mode 1 is selected ra IN a 4 Ha Neu es a m i Li l l I Mode 2 6 To select stitch patterns in modes 2
40. buttonhole foot R snapping the pin into the groove of the foot holder You may lift the presser foot lifter to the extra lifted position when placing the automatic buttonhole foot under the foot holder Groove Pin 2 Pull the button holder to the back and place the button in it Push it together tightly on the button 3 Button holder 3 Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go NOTES Check the length of the test buttonhole and adjust the buttonhole length if necessary by turning the adjusting screw on the buttonhole foot To increase the buttonhole length turn the adjusting screw to move the marker toward L To decrease the buttonhole length turn the adjusting screw to move the marker toward S Adjusting screw Marker 3 Buttonhole lever ka A 45 A Mark the buttonhole position on the fabric and place it under the buttonhole foot Lower the needle at the starting point by turning the hand wheel Starting point NOTE Make sure there is no gap between the slider and front stopper otherwise the buttonhole will be out of position or there will be a sewing gap No gap 9 Starting point Sewing gap 46 o1 Start sewing while pulling the needle thread lightly to the left After sewing a few stitches free the thread and continue sewing
41. ch with left needle position when the closed toe or open toe foot is attached Do not move the quilt layers toward you when the _ open toe foot is attached Free Motion Quilting 2 TE Machine settings b daha 3u 4 i Pattern MODE 1 1 1S 4 6 7 fut on rc 1 1s 4 6 7 TO MODE 2 01 04 08 09 se eo fe u Se oS 2 Thread tension AUTO cp gt 3 Presser foot Darning foot PD H ee Foot pressure 5 Feed dog Lowered De We KI Vein Free quilting with darning foot PD H 5 A Use the darning foot PD H when sewing following stitch aie dy a en patterns a Innn ne ELLS JU IL Mode 1 ds J is 3u r 1 1S 4 6 7 l I M lt R Mode 2 cb do 3 3 01 04 08 09 NOTE A message appears when starting the machine with the feed dog lowered Start sewing again to proceed sewing The sewing procedure is the same as the free motion quilting 1 see above 66 Satin Stitches Machine settings Pattern MODE 3 51 59 2 Thread tension AUTO 3 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F 4 Foot pressure 5 Patterns 51 59 can be elongated up to 5 times their original length while the stitch density remains the same Elongation ratio Example Pattern number 53 mode 3 Select pattern number 53 mode 3 Press the elongation key to select the desired elonga
42. e thread cutter Thread cutter NOTE For safety purposes the machine will automatically stop approximately 90 seconds after starting bobbin winding Inserting the Bobbin Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise N CAUTION Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the power switch off before threading the machine 1 8 3 8 5 8 20 Guide the thread into the front notch on the bobbin N holder Front notch w Draw the thread to the left sliding it between the tension spring blades 2 Tension spring blades gt Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips into the side notch 3 Side notch ez Pull out about 10 cm 4 of thread to the rear Reattach the hook cover plate 4 Hook cover plate NOTE The threading chart is shown on the hook cover plate for your reference 21 Threading the Machine Raise the presser foot lifter to raise the presser foot Turn the power switch on Press the needle up down button to raise the take up lever to the highest position Pre
43. edges of fabrics Use this stitch when you do not need to open seams flat Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then sew Edge of fabric 2 Guide NOTE The stitch width cannot be changed Gab ae ee We i We Ge ie a I 2L A I Knit Stitch Machine settings Pattern MODE 2 12 Thread tension AUTO 3 Presser foot Overcast foot M 4 Foot pressure 4 This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics as synthetic knits and stretch velour as it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then sew Edge of fabric 2 Guide NOTE The stitch width cannot be changed Double Overcasting Stitch Machine settings Pattern MODE 2 13 Thread tension AUTO 3 Presser foot Overcast foot M 4 Foot pressure 5 This is an excellent stitch for fabrics that tend to fray extensively such as linens and gabardines Two rows of zigzag stitches are simultaneously sewn over the edge to insure that fabric will not ravel Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then sew Edge of fabric 2 Guide NOTE The stitch width cannot be changed 42 Blind Hemming Machine settings Pattern MO
44. eedle stop position e Start up speed setting Enter the setting mode Press the mode key 3 times to enter the Resetting all to default mode Press and hold the clear key until the machine beeps to reset the machine to the factory default setting vt 05 cr jm a cr or uy cr cr m m pa 27 Key position calibration If the function keys seem out of alignment calibrate the key position as follows mer Enter the setting mode Press the mode key 4 times to enter the key position calibration N Press the start stop button 3 The key position adjustment screen appears and t1 is shown on the right side of the screen With the touch panel stylus 2 press G on the touch panel of your machine 4 t2 will be shown on the LCD screen Press on the touch panel 5 t3 will be shown on the LCD screen Press on the touch panel 6 t4 will be shown on the LCD screen Press on the touch panel 7 t5 will be shown on the LCD screen Press O on the touch panel 8 The screen will be back to the key position adjustment screen Press the set key to apply the adjustment a TRADITIONAL SEW
45. elt cushion on the spool pin and place a spool of thread on it as shown 3 Extra spool pin 4 Spool supporter Hole for extra spool pin Felt cushion NOTE The extra spool pin is also used for twin needle sewing Winding the Bobbin Pull the thread from the spool Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread into the guide slot Guide slot N Draw the thread to the left and forward around the thread guide Draw the thread to the rear and to the right around under the guide plate Firmly pull the thread to the right while holding it with both hands 2 Thread guide 3 Guide plate w Pass the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle Push the bobbin to the right The bobbin mark appears on the LCD screen 4 Hole Bobbin mark A Hold the free end of the thread in your hand and start the machine Stop the machine when the bobbin has wound several layers and cut the thread close to the hole in the bobbin NOTE Set the speed control slider at the fastest position o Start the machine again Stop the machine when the bobbin is fully wound and stops spinning Return the bobbin winder spindle to its original position Remove the bobbin and cut the thread with th
46. er The cloth is not The feed dog is packed with lint Page 84 feeding smoothly The stitches are too fine The feed dog is not raised after drop feed sewing Make stitch longer Page 11 Loops on the The needle thread tension is too loose Page 12 seams The needle is too thick or too fine for the fabric Page 17 The machine does 1 The machine is not plugged in or foot control is not connected Page 6 not work Thread has been caught in the hook race Page 84 The presser foot is not lowered Page 10 Buttonhole sewing 1 The stitch density is not suitable for the fabric being sewn Pages 49 is not sewn properly The interfacing has not been used for the stretch or synthetic fabric The buttonhole lever is not lowered Apply an interfacing Page 45 MN j N Al wands OO N N N HAIL WN HI OOA WN Oo Ff The machine is Thread has been caught in the hook race Page 84 noisy Lint has built up in the hook race or bobbin holder Page 84 Layers shift The foot pressure is not suitable for fabrics being sewn Page 11 Auto thread cutting Thread is too thick for the auto thread cutting Page 7 failed Threads have been caught in the thread cutter mechanism Page 84 The needle thread 1 Thread tension is not balanced Page 12 appears on the wrong side of the fabric when the stitch width value C is larger than 7 0 It is not abnormal for a faint humming
47. et the feed balancing dial at the neutral position for normal sewing Feed balancing dial 2 Neutral position NOTE Return the feed balancing dial to its neutral position when the sewing is finished Stretch stitch pattern Example Pattern 9 mode 1 If the pattern is compressed turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of If the pattern is drawn out turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of Letters and numbers Example Pattern 08 mode 4 If the pattern is compressed turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of If the pattern is drawn out turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of Stitch balance of the stretch buttonholes Example Patterns 23 mode 2 If the right row is denser turn the dial in the direction of If the left row is denser turn the dial in the direction of CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning Cleaning the Hook Area Clean the hook area at least once a month Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine Remove the needle plate refer to page 16 Remove the needle and presser foot NOTE Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than as explained in this section Take out the bobbin and bobbin holder Bobbin holder Clean the bobbin holder with a lint brush
48. fore starting to sew Use the thread cutter on the face plate a J PA AS fO S p p p p P P INANE Titer er ria ee ee a I AUTO 16 o QSSSBSASS 61 N Sew down the left side guiding the fabric so the right hand stitches fall in open space After finishing the left side press the mirror image key Sew down the other side refer to page 73 for mirror image sewing Mirror image key w Remove the yarn or fabric threads between the stitching Smocking Machine settings Pattern MODE 3 16 2 Thread tension AUTO 3 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F 4 Foot pressure 5 Stitch patterns E mode 3 can also be used 13 14 17 18 19 Choose a soft lightweight fabric such as batiste gingham or challis Cut the fabric three times wider than the projected width Sew rows of straight stitches 1 cm 3 8 apart with the stitch length 5 0 and thread tension dial at 1 to across the area to be smocked 1 cm 3 8 Tie the threads along one edge From the other edge pull the bobbin threads to distribute the gathers evenly NOTE Pull up the bobbin thread and draw a 10 cm 4 thread tail to the back before starting to sew Use the thread cutter on the face plate Select a smocking stitch and return the thread
49. g Lower the foot while pushing the black button in The foot is locked in the horizontal position to avoid slipping Thick fabrics Black button Changing sewing direction Stop the machine 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 Cutting threads To cut the threads after finishing sewing press the thread cutter button The needle bar will automatically go up after trimming the threads Thread cutter button NOTES The thread cutter button does not function when the presser foot is up Use the thread cutter on the face cover to cut specialized or thick threads if the auto thread cutter does not work well To use the thread cutter on the face cover remove the fabric and draw it to the back Pull the threads up and slip them between the thread cutter and face cover from behind Pull the threads toward you to cut 2 Thread cutter Needle plate guides The seam guides are marked on the needle plate free arm and hook cover 3 i The seam guides for 1 4 3 8 and 5 8 are also marked on the front of the needle plate PT Seam guides on the front of the needle plate The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance from the center needle position in millimeters and inches 2 Center
50. gle of the knee lifter can be adjusted to fit you Loosen the setscrew and slide the angle bar in or out to adjust the angle of the knee lifter Tighten the setscrew to secure the angle bar Setscrew Angle bar Using the knee lifter Push the knee lifter with your knee to easily move the presser foot up and down You can control how high the foot rises by the amount of knee pressure you exert NOTE Do not touch the knee lifter while stitching otherwise the fabric will not be fed smoothly 11 Adjusting the Foot Pressure The foot pressure can be adjusted with the foot pressure dial located under the top cover The dial has 7 setting positions from 1 to 7 For ordinary sewing set 5 at the setting mark Foot pressure dial 2 Setting mark Reduce the pressure when sewing fine synthetics and stretch fabrics To reduce the pressure set the dial at a lower number Increase the pressure when sewing heavy weight fabrics To increase the pressure set the dial at a higher number Dropping the Feed Dog The feed dog can be lowered for basting sewing on buttons free motion quilting etc Shift the drop feed lever toward you to lower the feed dog Drop feed lever 2 Feed dog Shift the drop feed lever away from you to raise the feed dog it will return to the up position when you start the machine NOTE If you start the machine with the feed dog l
51. gn 8 will be displayed when the foot control is connected to the machine Power switch 2 Pin connector 3 Jack 4 Machine plug Machine socket 6 Power supply plug Wall outlet Foot control sign NOTE The start stop button does not work when the foot control is connected oy N w Operating Instructions The symbol O on a switch indicates the off position of the switch For the U S A and Canada only 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 gt gt gt gt gt gt CC 019 Machine Operating Buttons Start stop button Press this button to start or stop the machine The machine starts running slowly for the first few stitches it then runs at the speed set by the speed control slider The machine runs slowly as long as this button is pressed The button will turn red when the machine is running and green when it has been stopped Pressing and holding this button while sewing will slow down the sewing speed and the machine will stop when the button is released NOTES The start stop button c
52. he machine Spool holder small Spool supporter Felt cusion Extra spool pin Needle set Screwdriver Lint brush Seam ripper Buttonhole opener Knee lifter 61 Needle plate for straight stitch 62 Touch panel stylus 6 Power cable Foot control 5 Instructional video DVD Instruction book Accessories Storage The accessories can be conveniently stored in the foot storage compartment under the top cover and in the extension table Under top cover Zigzag foot A 2 Overcast foot M 3 Zipper foot E 4 Satin stitch foot F Blind hemming foot G Foot holder Touch panel stylus Clear view foot Open toe foot Close toe foot D Convertible free motion quilting foot QB S In extension table Buttonhole stabilizer plate 2 Automatic buttonhole foot R 3 Needle plate Bobbin Presser foot Other accessories can be also stored in the compartment Extension Table The extension table provides an extended sewing area and can be removed for free arm sewing Extension table 2 Free arm To detach Draw the table out to the left To attach Slide the table on the base and push the table to the right Free arm sewing Free arm sewing is used for stitching sleeves waistbands pant legs or any other tubular garments It is also useful for dar
53. ith relevant National legislation relating to electrical electronic products If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance European Union only P TABLE OF CONTENTS NAMES OF PARTS Names Of Parts 00 ccccccccececcceeeeeeeceseeseeeeeeeseseaueneeeeeeaeas 3 Standard Accessories ccceecececee eee eececeseeaeeeeeeeeeeeaeeee 4 Accessories Storage ccceceeceeneeececeeeeenaeeceeeeeesaaeeeeaees 5 Extension lable renininesnnni na T 5 GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply cseeeeseesseeeeeeneees 6 Operating Instructions ceeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeteeeeteeeees 6 Machine Operating Buttons nenene 7 Controlling Sewing Speed ceecceeseeeeeeeeeeseteeeeeneeees 8 FOOt CONTO srs c2ee8 Qos arti ante 8 FUMCUOMIKOYS cicne A 9 Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ee8 10 Knee ETD ssrsirsns tanssia eana aa aaa 10 Adjusting the Foot Pressure ccccceseeeceeseeetteeeeeees 11 Dropping the Feed Dog c cccececceeeeeteeeeeeeeetteeeeeeeeee 11 Balancing Thread Tension 12 LOCKOUT KOVi aeedocet theeteat ane 13 Changing the Presser Foot cccccseeeeeeeeesteeeeees 13 Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder 0 14 Dual Feed Foot ccccccceceeseeeececeeeeseeeseeneeeseaeeseaes 14 15 Replacing the Needle Plate ceeceeeeeeeeteeeeeeees 16 Changing Needles ccccccsssceceeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeesaeesenees 17 Fabric and Needle Chart
54. key Narrower buttonhole Wider buttonhole NOTE The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2 5 to 7 0 Adjusting the buttonhole stitch density The buttonhole stitch density can be adjusted by pressing the stitch length adjusting key Press the sign on the stitch length adjusting key to make the buttonhole stitch less dense Press the sign on the stitch length adjusting key to make the buttonhole stitch denser Stitch length adjusting key Denser buttonhole 3 Less dense buttonhole NOTE The stitch density can be adjusted from 0 3 to 1 0 48 Using the Stabilizer Plate The stabilizer plate holds and supports the fabric so it is helpful when sewing buttonholes over the hem of thick fabrics Insert the tab of the stabilizer plate into the slot of the buttonhole foot Stabilizer plate 2 Slot 2 Place the button on the button holder of the foot Attach the buttonhole foot to the machine Insert the fabric between buttonhole foot and stabilizer plate Press the needle up down button twice and remove the fabric to the left to draw both needle and bobbin threads between the foot and stabilizer plate Lower the needle into the starting point by turning the hand wheel Lower the foot and buttonhole lever Start the machine w NOTE The sewing procedure i
55. l The dual feed balancing dial should be set at O However you may need to adjust the dual feed balance with this dial since the effect of the dual feed varies depending on the type of fabric Test sew on scrap piece of the fabric you intended to sew to check the feed balance A If the lower layer puckers turn the dual feed balancing dial toward B If the upper layer puckers turn the dual feed balancing dial toward Dual feed balancing dial 2 Upper layer 3 Lower layer Set the feed balancing dial to O after the dual feed sewing NOTE Reducing the foot pressure will also improve the feed balance o A l j E it k C1 IS z z 40 50 4 a ea Clil i THe Hy Ce et 5 co Cis i a0 Pie M Io 1 1 l e e 45 Z 2 2S 02 FAT TS 9 Suse 2 C N A ddd es a s EAN I sence PAE q cp aT i 33 E i 3 3S 03 ae aa ee 32 Needle Plate for Straight Stitch The stitch patterns 1 2 3 4 mode 1 can be sewn with the needle plate for straight stitch L d5 3 4 l Mode 1 ch Hn 1 2 Replace the needle plate with the needle plate for straight stitch refer to page 16 S mark will appear at the end of the
56. lip one of the threads through the needle bar thread guide on the left and the other one on the right Thread the needles from front to back NOTE The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle 68 gt NOTES e When you sew patterns with the twin needle test the stitches first before you sew on the garment e Use the zigzag foot A or satin stitch foot F for twin needle sewing e When changing the sewing direction raise the needle and presser foot then turn the fabric e When you select stitch patterns not for twin needle sewing and press the twin needle key the twin needle mark will blink on the LCD screen and the caution buzzer sound Oo oo 1 gH 8 im n EARE e Stitch patterns cannot be memorized in the twin needle mode e Use the thread cutter on the face cover when trimming threads e Use fine threads 60 or larger number for the twin needle sewing Buttonholes and specialty stitches such as darning or eyelet and monogram cannot be selected 3 Twin needle key 4 Twin needle icon Maximum width 3 0 Select the desired pattern suitable for twin needle SAN e sa M sewing m n p uy LH Press the twin needle key The LCD screen shows a twin needle icon and the maximum permissible stitch width is restricted to 3 0 mm The needle drop position of straight stitches is restricted to between 3 0 and
57. needle threader can be used with a 11 to 16 needle Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle CAUTION Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the power switch off before using the built in needle threader Turn the power switch ON Press the needle up down bution to raise the needle Press the lockout key to lock the machine Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go The threader hook comes out through the needle eye from behind Needle up down button 2 Threader knob 3 Threader hook 2 Draw the thread from left to right under the left guide threader hook and right guide Draw the thread around the right guide toward you Left guide Right guide Raise the threader slowly so a loop of the thread is pulled up through the needle eye Threader loop gt Remove the thread end through the needle eye to the rear NOTE The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle 22 A Drawing up the Bobbin Thread Raise the presser foot lifter Hold the needle thread with your finger Needle thread N Press the needle up down button twice to draw up the bobbin thread 2 Needle up down button w Pull the needle thread to
58. ng the foot holder Raise the presser foot and loosen the setscrew Remove the foot holder Attaching the foot holder Attach the foot holder to the presser bar from the rear Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver Presser bar 2 Foot holder Setscrew Dual Feed Foot A CAUTION Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the power switch off before replacing the presser foot Raise the needle to its highest position Raise the presser foot lifter Presser foot lifter 2 Needle N Loosen the setscrew Remove the foot holder G Foot holder Setscrew 15 w Attach the dual feed foot holder to the presser bar Tighten the setscrew lightly with your finger Dual feed link Dual feed foot holder Upper feed drive Dual feed foot gt Push the dual feed link to engage it with upper feed drive ez Lower the presser foot lifter Lower the needle to the lowest position by turning the handwheel 6 Tighten the setscrew securely with the screwdriver Replacing the dual feed foot Pull the foot toward you to remove it Insert the pins of the foot into the slits of the foot holder and gently push the foot until it snaps into place Pin Slit
59. nhole foot R 4 Foot pressure 5 1 Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R and pull the button holder all the way out Place the fabric under the foot and lower the needle at the starting point Then lower the foot Button holder 2 Starting point 2 Start the machine and sew to the required length then press the reverse button This sets the darning length Continue sewing until the machine stops automatically 3 Reverse button 4 Required length 3 Sew another layer of darning over the first layer at a right angle to it NOTE The maximum darning length is 2 cm 3 4 and the maximum width is 0 9 cm 3 8 To sew the same size darning Simply start the machine to sew another darning in the same size To sew the next darning in a different size press the memory key To sew a shorter darning Sew the first line to the desired length and stop the machine Press the reverse button and start the machine again The machine will sew the rest of the darning and stop automatically 55 di d4 d6 d9 AMM AAAAAAAA AAAA EN P l i mu HNN am W manip m W iiil HN TTT mm INH HH pyw vvii WNW YYY YYYI TT 56 To adjust the evenness of darning stitches You can correct unevenness of darning stitches by pressing the D or OJ key of the stitch length adjusting key If the left corner is lower than the right side press the key to correct
60. nholes The Keyhole Buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics It is also suitable for larger and thicker buttons 23 24 Stretch buttonholes This buttonhole can be used on stretch fabrics It can also be used as a decorative buttonhole 25 Welted buttonhole This is a template pattern for the hand sewn welted bound buttonhole NOTE Sewing procedure of patterns 20 25 is the same as pattern number 19 Square Buttonhole Machine settings Pattern MODE 2 19 Thread tension AUTO 3 Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R 4 Foot pressure 5 The size of a buttonhole is automatically set by placing a button in the rear of automatic buttonhole foot R The button holder of the foot takes a button size of 1 cm 3 8 to 2 5 cm 1 in diameter When selecting the buttonholes the LCD screen advise you to lower the buttonhole lever NOTES It is sometimes necessary to change buttonhole size to match certain heavy or specific fabrics and threads Make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric to check your settings The preset width of the buttonhole is suited for ordinary buttons Apply an interfacing to stretch or fine fabrics Sewing 1 Press the needle up down button to raise the needle Attach the automatic
61. ning socks or mending knees or elbows 2 Free arm GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply First make sure the power switch is off Insert the machine plug of the power supply cord into the machine socket 3 Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet and turn the power switch on Power switch 2 Machine plug 3 Machine socket 4 Power supply plug Wall outlet NOTES Make sure to use the power supply cable that came with the machine If you turn off the power switch wait for 5 seconds before turning it on again N WARNING While in operation always keep your eyes on the sewing area and do not touch any moving parts such as the thread take up lever handwheel or needle Always turn off the power switch and unplug the machine from the power supply when leaving the machine unattended when attaching or removing parts when cleaning the machine Do not place anything on the foot control If you wish to use the foot control insert the pin connector into the jack on the machine 1 First make sure the power switch is off 2 Insert the pin connector into the jack on the machine 3 Insert the machine plug of the power supply cord into the machine socket 4 Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet and turn the power switch on The foot control si
62. on the LCD screen Stopped position 2 Sewing order Press the startover key The number will count down and the stitch image will be displayed each time you press the startover key Select the stitch pattern you wish to start over from 3 Startover key Press the start stop button Sewing starts from the number of the programmed stitch pattern A 4 ot nnmn nmnE es m F De te a Bridge Stitches Stitch patterns number 46 to 50 mode 3 are bridge stitches which are used to insert straight stitches after a stitch pattern le HM l d gt d gt 46 47 48 49 50 Example Combination of pattern 13 and pattern 48 in mode 3 n Select pattern 13 mode 3 N Press the memory key w Select pattern 48 mode 3 gt Press the memory key ez Start sewing Two counts of the straight stitch are added to pattern 13 Bridge stitch NOTES The number on the right of the stitch image indicates stitch counts to be inserted The stitch length and needle drop position of patterns 46 47 and 49 in mode 3 are independent from those of the combined pattern Patterns 48 and 50 in mode 3 will inherit the stitch length and needle drop position of a previous pattern in the programmed pattern combination Use patterns 46 or 47 in mode
63. oot control an L connected anis Sanne uy 5 c u The machine is started without lowering the presser Lower the presser foot and a foot start the machine nnmn noa Banan Te 5L i Soe The machine will stop if the presser foot is raised while Lower the presser foot and sewing start the machine again Ss The bobbin winder spindle is shifted to the right Shift the bobbin winder spindle to the left for stitching The machine will stop if the buttonhole is sewn without Lower the buttonhole lever lowering the buttonhole lever and start the machine again gt T The twin needle key is pressed when a pattern Select the pattern suitable IiI M ie y E hi o unsuitable for twin needle sewing has been selected _ for twin needle sewing fy S825 The twin needle key is pressed when the twin needle Replace the twin needle with a single needle and sign is indicated on the LCD screen prass the twin needle key The machine is started without lowering the feed Lower the feed dog dog with basting or button sewing selected The machine is started with the feed dog Raise the feed dog lowered The machine is started without the needle plate Attach the needle plate The machine is started when the needle plate for straight stitch is attached and a pattern that cannot be used for the needle plate has been Replace the needle plate
64. owered a message will appear on the LCD screen The machine will not run with the feed dog lowered when pattern number 19 to 25 and 27 to 29 in mode 2 or stitch patterns in modes 4 5 and 6 is selected Balancing Thread Tension Auto thread tension For general sewing set the thread tension dial at AUTO which covers a wide range of sewing conditions Thread tension dial NOTE Manual thread tension adjustment may be required when the stitch width is set more than 7 0 see below een 3 te S 5_ _ _ _3 12 Balanced thread tension For straight stitch sewing both needle and bobbin threads will join at the middle of the fabrics For zigzag stitch sewing the needle thread will appear slightly on the wrong side of the fabric Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Needle thread 4 Bobbin thread Manual thread tension adjustment You should adjust the tension manually if the LCD screen shows a tension setting other than AUTO You may also need to adjust tension manually depending on the sewing conditions such as the type of fabric and number of layers If the needle thread is too tight the bobbin thread appears on the right side of the fabric Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Needle thread 4 Bobbin thread Turn the thread tension dial to a lower number to decrease the thread tension If
65. parallel evenly spaced rows of stitching Insert the quilting guide bar into the opening and slide the quilting guide bar to the position according to the desired space between seams Opening on the foot holder 2 Quilting guide bar 3 Space between seams Sewing Sew while tracing the previous seam with the quilting guide bar Quilting guide bar for dual feed foot Insert the quilting guide bar into the hole in the rear of the foot holder Shift the quilting guide bar to the desired spacing Quilting guide bar 2 Hole 64 Stippling Machine settings Pattern 2 Thread tension 3 Presser foot MODE 3 31 AUTO Satin stitch foot F or Open toe satin stitch foot F2 4 Foot pressure 5 Stitch patterns S A mode 3 can also be used 32 33 A pre programmed stippling stitch is a fast and easy method to quilt small areas Place a quilt layer and sew Clasp Stitches Machine settings Pattern 2 Thread tension 3 Presser foot MODE 3 34 AUTO Satin stitch foot F 4 Foot pressure 5 You can close quilt layers and using the clasp stitch Select stitch pattern 34 mode 3 Press the memory key Select locking stitch pattern 93 mode 3 Start sewing The machine sews clasp stitch and locking stitch then stops automatically Free Motion Quilting 1 Machine settings
66. r Dual feed foot AD 4 Foot pressure 5 e Patchwork piecing Select pattern 8 mode 1 Place the patchwork pieces right sides together Sew while guiding the edge of the fabric along the guide on the foot to keep a precise 1 4 seam allowance Guide 2 Right sides of the fabric NOTE Use 1 4 seam foot O for the stitch pattern 8 in mode 1 and 02 03 in mode 2 Use Zigzag foot or Dual feed foot AD for stitch pattern 01 e Angle scales on the needle plate You can easily seam patchwork pieces at the desired angle without marking by using the angle scales on the needle plate The angle scales are marked at 45 60 90 and 120 degrees Use the broken lines when piecing the patchwork pieces with the 1 4 seam foot O as illustrated Broken line Patchwork Machine settings Pattern MODE 1 9 MODE 3 36 2 Thread tension AUTO 3 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F 4 Foot pressure 5 Stitch patterns ve nA y J mode 3 can also be used 19 37 38 39 40 41 e Patchwork Open the seam flat with the right side up and sew patchwork stitch along the seam line ae D Quilting OE E E Machine settings 4H 4524 Pattern MODE 1 1 1S 1 1S 01 MODE 2 01 2 Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Zigzag foot A or Dual feed foot AD 4 Foot pressure 5 Quilter Attaching the quilting guide bar The quilting guide bar is helpful when sewing
67. rn combination D Set key refer to page 25 Press this key to enter the setting mode for customizing the machine settings Elongation key refer to page 67 Press this key to elongate satin stitch patterns Startover key refer to page 74 Press this key to sew a pattern combination from the beginning 0 Lockout key refer to page 13 Press this key to lockout the machine when threading the machine replacing the accessories etc To reduce the risk of injury all the buttons and keys are deactivated To unlock the machine press this key again NS 10 Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot Presser foot lifter You can raise the presser foot higher than the normal up position This allows for changing the needle plate and also helps you to place thick layers of fabrics under the foot 2 Extra lifted position NOTE Do not turn the hand wheel of press the up down needle button when the presser foot is in the extra lifted position Knee Lifter The knee lifter is extremely helpful when sewing patchwork quilting etc since it allows you to handle the fabric while your knee controls the presser foot Attaching the knee lifter Match the ribs on the knee lifter with the notches in the knee lifter socket and insert the knee lifter Knee lifter 2 Rib 3 Knee lifter socket Adjusting the knee lifter The an
68. rned on 2 Stitch pattern 3 Mode 4 Stitch pattern number Recommended type of presser foot Stitch width Stitch length Cursor key refer to pages 79 80 Press or to move the cursor to check or edit the pattern combination Stitch width adjusting key refer to pages 30 39 49 Press this key to alter the stitch width Stitch length adjusting key refer to pages 30 39 49 Press this key to alter the stitch length 4D Mode key refer to page 25 Press the mode key to select the mode When the power is turned on the direct pattern selection mode 1 is set automatically 2 Number keys refer to page 24 e Direct pattern selection You can select the stitch patterns from 0 to 9 directly in mode 1 direct pattern selection mode e Numeric pattern selection Enter a 2 digit pattern number to select the desired stitch pattern in modes 2 to 6 3 Twin needle key refer to page 69 Press this key when sewing with a twin needle Mirror image key refer to pages 73 Press this key to sew a mirror image of the selected pattern 5 Memory key refer to pages 70 Press this key to register programmed pattern combinations Stitch patterns in mode 2 to 6 can be Up to 50 stitch patterns combination can be memorized Clear key refer to pages 26 80 Press the clear key to clear the memorized stitch pattern Press and hold this key until the buzzer sounds to delete the whole patte
69. s 45 57 The machine will sew a buttonhole in the order shown Starting point NOTE The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2 5 to 7 0 The stitch density can be adjusted from 0 5 to 1 0 for pattern 23 mode 2 and 0 5 to 2 5 for pattern 24 If the stitch balance of the left and right row is not even correct it by turning the feed balancing dial 50 51 Corded Buttonhole Machine settings Pattern MODE 2 23 Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R 4 Foot pressure 5 With the automatic buttonhole foot R raised hook the filler cord on the spur at the front of the buttonhole foot Spur Bring the ends of the cord to the rear under the buttonhole foot clearing the front end Bring up the ends of the cord and insert both ends between the ribs and metal plate 2 Metal plate To sew a corded buttonhole follow the same procedure as a square buttonhole Lower the needle into the fabric where the buttonhole will start and start sewing Remove the fabric from the machine Cut the filler cord at both ends To cut the buttonhole opening refer to page 47 NOTE Set the stitch width in accordance with the thickness of filler cord used aci ad l cosa 0 mey 5
70. s exactly the same as that for square buttonholes 49 I AUTO i p ace red l l Eme gH 8 AUTO Round End and Fine Fabric Buttonholes Machine settings Pattern MODE 2 20 21 Thread tension AUTO Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R 4 Foot pressure 5 The sewing procedure is the same as the square buttonhole refer to pages 45 47 The machine will sew a buttonhole in the order shown Starting point NOTE The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2 5 to 5 5 The stitch density can be adjusted from 0 3 to 1 0 Keyhole Buttonhole Machine settings Pattern MODE 2 22 2 Thread tension AUTO 3 Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R 4 Foot pressure 5 The sewing procedure is the same as the square buttonhole refer to pages 45 57 The machine will sew a buttonhole in the order shown Use an eyelet puncher to open a keyhole buttonhole Starting point 2 Eyelet puncher NOTE The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 5 5 to 7 0 The stitch density can be adjusted from 0 3 to 1 0 Stretch Buttonholes Machine settings Pattern MODE 2 23 24 2 Thread tension AUTO 3 Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R 4 Foot pressure 5 The sewing procedure is the same as the square buttonhole refer to page
71. sound to be heard from the internal motors The LCD screen and function key area may become warm after several hours of continuous use 88 858 800 609 EN
72. ss the lockout key or turn the power switch off Pass the thread in the order from 1 to 7 A CAUTION Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the power switch off before threading the machine ery Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread into the guide slot Guide slot 2 Hold the thread with both hands and draw the thread around the corner of the guide Firmly pull the thread toward you along the right channel until the thread snaps 2 Corner of the guide 3 Right channel w Draw the thread down along the right channel and around the bottom of the thread guide plate Pull the thread up along the left channel 3 Right channel 4 Thread guide plate Left channel A While holding the thread at the spool firmly draw the thread up and to the back of the take up lever Draw the thread forward to slip it into the eye of the take up lever Eye of the take up lever Sz Then pull the thread down along the left channel and through the lower thread guide Lower thread guide a Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide on the left Needle bar thread guide N Thread the needle with the needle threader refer to the next page Built in Needle Threader NOTES e The
73. tch The machine will sew the pattern auto lock stitch and stop automatically Select pattern 53 mode 3 N Press the memory key e Select pattern 93 mode 3 Press the memory key gt Start sewing Pattern 53 and 93 auto lock stitch will be sewn automatically 2 Auto lock stitch NOTE The locking stitch at the beginning is pre programmed 71 72 Programming Automatic Thread Cutting To cut the threads automatically after sewing the pattern combination press and hold the thread cutter button after programming the pattern combination The cutter sign will be indicated on the LCD screen and blinks Cutter sign 1 Select pattern 56 mode 3 2 Press the memory key 3 Select pattern 57 mode 3 4 Press the memory key 5 Press and hold the thread cutter button until the cutter sign appears Cutter sign 2 Thread cutter button 6 Start sewing The machine will sew the pattern combination auto lock stitch and cut the threads then stop automatically 73 Pattern Combination with a Mirror Image Example Pattern 56 mode 3 and its mirror image Select p
74. tension dial to AUTO Sew the smocking stitches between the gathered rows Remove the straight stitches between the gathered rows ANN nIm am cL PDLLABAZDALAT_ 62 Fagoting Machine settings Pattern MODE 3 19 2 Thread tension AUTO 3 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F 4 Foot pressure 5 Stitch patterns 3 mode 2 2 mode 1 E 3 can also be used 36 Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance and add design interest Fold under each fabric edge 1 5 cm 5 8 and press Pin the two edges to paper or tear away backing 0 5 cm 3 16 apart 0 5 cm 3 16 Sew slowly guiding the fabric so the needle catches the folded edge on each side After finishing sewing tear away the paper Scallop Machine settings Pattern MODE 3 25 2 Thread tension AUTO 3 Presser foot Zigzag foot A 4 Foot pressure 5 Stitch pattern 3 mode 3 can also be used 56 Sew scallops 1 cm 3 8 from the fabric edge Trim the allowance close to the stitches Make sure not to cut the stitches Patchwork Piecing Machine settings Pattern MODE 1 8 MODE 3 01 02 03 2 Thread tension AUTO 3 Presser foot 1 4 seam foot O or Zigzag foot A o
75. the stitch length adjusting key to decrease the stitch length Stitch length Adjusting the stitch width The stitch width of the zigzag stitches can be altered by pressing the stitch width adjusting key Press the LOJ sign on the stitch width adjusting key to increase the stitch width Press the eC sign on the stitch width adjusting key to decrease the stitch width Stitch width A The pattern number 6 mode 1 or 08 mode 2 has a fixed center needle drop position The stitch width changes symmetrically B The pattern number 7 mode 1 or 09 mode 2 has a fixed right needle drop position When you change the stitch width the left needle drop position will change 2 Fixed right needle position AININING vyv AA AT oO Multiple Zigzag Stitch Tricot stitch Machine settings Pattern MODE 2 10 2 Thread tension AUTO 3 Presser foot Zigzag foot A 4 Foot pressure 5 This stitch is used to finish a raw edge of synthetics and other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance After sewing trim the seam allowance close to the stitches Overcasting Stitch Machine settings Pattern MODE 2 11 Thread tension AUTO 3 Presser foot Overcast foot M 4 Foot pressure 5 This stitch can be used to simultaneously seam and overcast
76. tion ratio Elongation ratio is indicated in multiples of the original D pattern length L1 original length to L5 Elongation key 2 Elongation ratio The stitch length and width can also be changed L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 K A 67 ah tl Ul M bobs 9 13 4 5 Mode 2 LULg be RECE PL B8 83489 AVYY 01 04 13 15 16 20 22 23 24 E Tess SBP 41 42 46 47 49 51 53 55 Mode 3 7 38 39 Twin Needle Sewing The utility stitches and decorative stitches shown on the left can be sewn with a twin needle Replace the needle with the twin needle supplied with the standard accessories N CAUTION Turn the power switch off or press the lockout key before changing the needle Do not use twin needles other than one included in the standard accessories otherwise the needle may hit the needle plate foot or hook and break Lockout key Insert the extra spool pin into the hole beside the horizontal spool pin Place a spool of thread on the extra spool pin and fix the spool with the spool holder 2 Extra spool pin Draw both threads from the spools and pass them through the threading points from 1 to 5 Make sure that the two strands of thread from the spools do not get tangled NOTE Threading from points 1 to 5 is the same as fora single needle refer to page 21 S
77. ttonhole ccccccceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeees 45 48 Using the Stabilizer Plate ccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeees 49 Round End and Fine Fabric Buttonholes 50 Keyhole Buttonhole cccccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeees 50 Stretch ButtOnholes ccccceceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeestaeeesenees 50 Corded Buttonhole ceccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenaeeesenees 51 Welted Buttonhole eee eeceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeees 52 53 Button S WING saicestsits Hi aie eee 54 DAMING ee A aianme 55 56 WACKUN A Sects A AR 57 EY GLC bocoran aT n aaeeeereviendehnne 58 APPIUS svrsaii messitu nae iR 59 PUM OI SEEE E E E T E E 60 Drawn WorkK eesesessessssssrrirsirssrrrrrerssrrrrrersrrnrnns 60 61 SINOCKING esisiini niaranra ana RE ieaiaia 61 FAQ OUI a MEN E E E E A E E NA 62 SCAN OP E EA E E A E 62 Patchwork PI6CING cisssccnsenetieeset ieieieniertieden 63 PPALCIMWOMK cuanna nEn 63 QUIN Gesse eea a a a E 64 SUP PUIG PEA E atister sa hlmeette catia tiwentaad 65 Clasp Stitches iniuria ES 65 Free Motion Quilting 1 cceeseeeseeeeeereeeeeeeseees 65 66 Free Motion Quilting 2 ccccccceeceeeeeeeeeereeeeeeeteees 66 SAIN SUMO MSS caress r vata seduce nae ever teaenctevsarectaheeedtucexs 67 Twin Needle SeQWING ccccceeeeeeesteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 68 69 PROGRAMMING A PATTERN COMBINATION Pattern COmbination c ccccececeeeeeseeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeees 70 Programming Auto lock Stitch 71
78. ue tib needle l Tricot Synthetic 80 100 V9 P Sheetin aes i RA 11 75 14 90 Medium a Cotton 50 80 ese eae Synthetic 50 80 SS iad Knit penn Silk 30 50 I a Heavy weight ae Cnoi ia m i oatin rpie needle sae Synthetic 40 50 Pe P Quilting NOTE 1 x twin needle 2 x blue tip needle 11 75 1 x red tip needle 14 90 and 1 x purple tip needle 14 90 are included in the needle case 17 18 Winding the Bobbin Removing the Bobbin Slide the hook cover release button to the right and remove the hook cover plate Hook cover release button 2 Hook cover plate Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder 3 Bobbin NOTE Use the Janome plastic bobbins for horizontal hook marked with J Using other bobbins such as pre wound paper bobbins may cause stitching problems and or damage to the bobbin holder Setting the spool of thread Lift up the spool pin Place the spool of thread on the spool pin Attach the large spool holder and press it firmly against the spool of thread Large spool holder NOTE Use the small spool holder to hold narrow or small spools of thread 2 Small spool holder Extra spool pin Use the extra spool pin when you need to wind a bobbin without unthreading the machine while working on a sewing project Insert the extra spool pin into the spool supporter and then into the hole beside the horizontal spool pin Place the f
79. urn this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment 4 Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth 5 Never drop or insert any object into any opening 6 Do not use outdoors 7 Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered 8 To disconnect turn all controls to the off O position then remove plug from outlet 9 Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord 10 Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the sewing machine needle 11 Always use the proper needle plate The wrong plate can cause the needle to break 12 Do not use bent needles 13 Do not pull or push fabric while stitching It may deflect the needle causing it to break 14 Switch this sewing machine off O when making any adjustment in the needle area such as threading the needle changing the needle threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot and the like 15 Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers lubricating or when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner s manual SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Please note that on disposal this product must be safely recycled in accordance w
80. utton sewing foot T 4 Foot pressure 5 Feed dog Lowered Attaching the button sewing foot T Insert the rear pin on the foot into the rear groove of the foot holder Rear pin 2 Rear groove Gently lower the presser bar while holding the foot with your fingers Sewing Lower the feed dog Place a button on the fabric and lower the needle into the left hole of the button by turning the handwheel with your hand Lower the foot to hold the button in place aligning the direction of the button Raise the needle by turning the handwheel until the needle bar swings to the right Press the stitch width adjusting key so the needle enters into the right hole of the button Start sewing and continue until the machine stops automatically Remove the fabric from the machine Pull the bobbin threads to bring the needle threads down to the wrong side of the fabric Tie the threads together NOTE Do not use the thread cutter button to cut the threads Otherwise you cannot tie the threads AAANAAAAMA MADUDU ODANIN DAUUAUI TADINI NN MADADA DUAAN a IWVVVYVVVYI 4 IAAANAANAAI AAANNANAMA UINNIOIAUUUN E IITIN VYY V VYY m NWY AAAAANAAAA CETINI M IUVUNL UMA LT nu a Darning Machine settings Pattern MODE 2 27 2 Thread tension AUTO 3 Presser foot Automatic butto
81. ws of straight stitches 0 6 cm 1 4 apart Knot the threads at the beginning Pull the bobbin threads at the end to gather the fabric Knot the threads at the end and distribute the gathers evenly Pintucking Machine settings Pattern MODE 1 4 MODE 2 04 2 Thread tension AUTO 3 Presser foot Blind hem foot G 4 Foot pressure 5 Fold the fabric with the wrong sides together Place the folded fabric under the blind hem foot Align the edge of the fold with the guide on the foot and lower the foot Sew while guiding the edge of the fold along the guide Open the fabric and press the tuck to one side 38 Lt 3 a a aj Lm lt aw D D N A hw Zigzag Stitch Machine settings Pattern MODE 1 6 7 MODE 2 08 09 2 Thread tension AUTO O Presser foot Zigzag foot A 4 Foot pressure 5 Zigzag stitch is used for various sewing needs including overcasting It can be used on most woven fabrics A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for applique Adjusting the stitch length The stitch length of the zigzag stitches can be altered by pressing the stitch length adjusting key Press the LON sign on the stitch length adjusting key to increase the stitch length Press the O sign on

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