Janome MB-4 manuel d'utilisation

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    Instruction Book MB-4[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The machine is not intended for use by children or mentally infirm persons without proper supervision. This machine is designed and manufactured for household use. When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the followings: Read all instructions before using this m[...]

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    GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This product must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outle[...]

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    1 SECTION 1. SETTING UP THE MACHINE Installing the Machine ............................................... 2 Adjusting the feet ................................................. 3 Removing the Head Stoppers ................................... 3 Names of Parts ......................................................... 5 Sub control panel ............[...]

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    2 SECTION 1. SETTING UP THE MACHINE Installing the Machine Place the machine on a flat and stable surface such as a sturdy table that could withstand the machine’s weight and vibration. Place the machine on the flat and level surface. Make sure that all the feet firmly contact the surface. Provide a sufficient space around the machine to allow th[...]

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    3 Adjusting the feet T urn the adjusting screw counterclockwise (in the direction of A ) as much as possible, before placing the machine on a surface. q Adjusting screw Place the machine on a flat and level surface. T urn the adjustable foot so the four feet firmly contact the surface. w Adjustable foot e Foot T urn the adjusting screw clockwise (i[...]

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    4 Do not use the machine near appliances that radiate electromagnetic noise such as a microwave oven, or do not plug in the machine to the same branch circuit where such appliances are connected. Do not use or store the machine near a heat radiator or in a place with dust or high humidity . Do not expose the machine to direct sunlight or open air .[...]

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    5 Names of Parts q Thread guide bar w Pre-tension control e T ension control r Check spring t Hoop supporter y Needle plate u Hook cover i Start/Stop button o Auto thread cutter button !0 Sub control panel !1 Spool pins !2 Spool stand q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @2 !3 Machine socket !4 Power switch !5 Bobbin winder button !6 Bob[...]

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    6 Sub control panel q Mode button w T race button e Arrow button r Enter buttons t LCD brightness adjusting dial y LCD display q w e r t y RCS unit (optional item) q RCS unit w Start/Stop button e Auto thread cutter button r T race button t Jog buttons y Carriage return button u Stitch back button i Stitch forward button o Bobbin winder button !0 B[...]

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    7 Standard Accessories q Needle (DB x K5Q1-NY) w Scissors e Bobbins r Lint brush t Seam ripper y Handy needle threader u Spool caps i Spool net o Screwdriver !0 Screwdriver (small) !1 Oiler !2 Offset screwdriver !3 T weezers !4 Screwdriver (large) !5 Accessory box qw er ty u i o !0 !1 !2 !4 !5 Optional RCS unit !3[...]

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    8 qw e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 Standard Accessories q Instruction book w Instructional movie CD-ROM e Power supply cable r USB cable t Hoop M1 (MB Hoop 240 X 200) y Hoop M2 (MB Hoop 126 X 1 10) u Hoop M3 (MB Hoop 50 X 50) i Hoop supporter o Felt ring (large) !0 Felt ring (small) !1 Spool rest !2 Thread guide bar !3 Spool pin !4 Thred guide[...]

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    9 Assembling the Spool Stand z Insert the thread guide poles into the sleeve of the spool stand. Secure the poles with setscrews ( A ) from the bottom. Insert the spool pins into the spool stand. q Thread guide poles w Setscrews ( A ) e Spool stand r Spool pin x Attach the thread guide bar to the thread guide poles with the setscrews ( B ). t Threa[...]

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    10 Setting the Thread Cones or Spools of Thread Use the 4 spool pins in the front row for sewing, and second row spool pins are for the standby spools. Use the rear most spool pin for bobbin winding. Felt rings of two sizes are provided to accommodate various types of spools of thread and thread cones. Use the large felt rings for large thread cone[...]

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    11 Installing the Hoop Supporter z Loosen the two thumbscrews on the hoop supporter . q Hoop supporter w Thumbscrew x T urn the power switch on to move the carriage to the center . Hold the hoop supporter with both hands and place it under the carriage plate by inserting the necks of both thumbscrews into the slots in the carriage plate. e Slot in [...]

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    12 Installing the RCS Unit (optional item) z Loosen the thumbscrew and open the mounting arm. q Thumbscrew w Mounting arm x Loosen the screw knob A and set the RCS unit on the mounting arm by hooking the RCS unit on the pins. T ighten the screw knob A to secure the RCS unit. Adjust the angle of the mounting arm as desired and tighten the thumbscrew[...]

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    13 Connecting the Power Supply z T urn the power switch off. q Power switch x Insert the machine plug into the machine socket. w Machine plug e Machine socket c Insert the power supply plug into the properly grounded outlet. r Power supply plug t W all outlet (grounded) v T urn the power switch on. Grounding Instructions: This machine is equipped w[...]

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    14 Direct PC-Link The MB-4 can be connected to the PC with the USB cable included as standard accessory . Y ou need Digitizer MB for multi-needle software (optional item) to operate the machine via direct PC-link. Connecting the Machine and PC Start up the MB-4 and PC, and insert the type A USB connector in to the PC. Insert the type B USB connecto[...]

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    15 Bobbin Threads Cotton or spun rayon threads sizes 80 to 120 (74 to 100 dtex/2) are recommended for bobbin thread. Do not use poor quality prewound bobbins. Needles Use the DB x K5Q1-NY, size 11 needles (Janome part number 770811000). Stabilizers To obtain the best quality embroidery, it is important to use stabilizers. Types of stabilizer Tear-a[...]

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    16 Winding the Bobbin z Place the thread cone (spool of thread) on the rear most spool pin. Pass the thread through the thread guide A . q Thread guide A x Pass the thread through the upper hole and lower hole in the thread guide B . w Thread guide B c Draw the thread to the front. Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread firmly around a[...]

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    17 Removing the bobbin case z Open the hook cover toward you. q Hook cover x Hold and open the latch of the bobbin case. T ake the bobbin case out from the machine. w Latch q w z x Inserting the bobbin z Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case leaving a 2” (5 cm) thread tail as illustrated. q Bobbin w Bobbin case x Draw the thread to slip it into [...]

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    18 Inserting the bobbin case Hold the bobbin case with the latch and insert the bobbin case into the hook, aligning the rib with the notch. Push the bobbin case as far as it will go and release the latch. q Latch w Rib e Notch Close the hook cover . r Hook cover q w e r[...]

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    19 Threading the Needle The threading path of all needles is similar . Review the threading procedure of the first needle when threading other needles. Threading needle No.1 z Place a thread cone on the front right spool pin. Draw the thread up and pass it through the right hole in the thread guide bar from behind. Slip the thread under the tension[...]

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    20 b Draw the thread down and pass it through the right hole in the guide plate. q Right hole in the guide plate n Pass the thread through the eye of the rig ht check spring. w Eye of the check spring m Pull the thread up and pass it through the second hole from the right. e Second hole from the right , Continue to pull the thread up to the right t[...]

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    21 Threading the needle with the needle threader z Hold the needle threader with a triangle mark facing up. Insert the thread into the Y -notch of the threader from the right. q T riangle mark w Y -notch x Slide the threader down along the needle while pushing it gently until the threader pin goes into the needle eye. Place the V -notch over the ne[...]

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    22 Setting the Fabric in the Embroidery Hoop z Attach stabilizer to the wrong side of the fabric. Mark the centerlines for pattern placement on the right side of the fabric. q Fabric w Centerlines e Stabilizer x Place the inner hoop with the template on the fabric. Make sure that the arrow marks on the hoop and template are facing away from you. Al[...]

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    23 Setting the Embroidery Hoop Hold the setting plate with both hands and insert them under the holder clips. Slide the hoop on the hoop supporter until the holes catch the positioning pins on the hoop supporter . q Setting plate w Holder clip e Hole in the setting plate r Positioning pin NOTES: Do not set the hoop front-side back or upside down. T[...]

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    24 Use the sub control panel to operate the machine without the RCS unit. Function buttons q MODE button Press this button to select one of the following modes. 1. Ready to Sew 2. Stitch count setting 3. Color section setting 4. Needle bar number setting 5. Pattern selection 6. My setting w T race button Press this button to trace the outline of th[...]

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    25 W: 00 W: 01 LCD screen z When turning the power on, the LCD screen will show [W:00] . Press the ENTER button and the hoop will move to the home position. q LCD screen w ENTER button NOTE: If the LCD screen shows [E:03] , press the ENTER button to initialize the needle bar position. After initializing, the LCD screen will show [W:00] . x The LCD [...]

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    26 001 ABC_001 M2 M1 00001 01/13 1 M1 00001 01/13 1 M1 00001 01/13 1 M1 00001 01/13 1 002 E_001 M2 Machine Settings Press the MODE button to select the item you wish to change the setting. The selected item will blink. Press the MODE button to select the next item or press the ENTER button to change the setting of the selected item. q MODE button w[...]

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    27 N1:253 N2:224 M1 00001 01/13 1 Starting to Embroider z Select the pattern you wish to sew . The LCD screen shows the Ready to sew mode display . NOTE: The embroidery result may vary depending on the fabric and threads used. Make a test embroidery using the same fabric and threads before sewing on the actual garment. x Press the ENTER button to c[...]

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    28 H:M1 ? M1 02010 02/13 2 b Press the ST ART/ST OP button, the LCD screen will show the reminder asking you to confirm the hoop type to be used. y ST ART/ST OP button u Reminder display NOTE: If you press the ST ART/ST OP button when the tension release lever is in the open position, a warning sign [W:03] will appear . Pull the tension release lev[...]

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    29 Removing the Hoop z Hold the setting plates with both hands and lift the front side of the setting plates to release them from the positioning pins. Slide the hoop toward you and remove it from the machine. q Setting plate w Positioning pin x Loosen the hoop tightening screw . e Hoop tightening screw c Remove the inner hoop and the fabric. r Inn[...]

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    30 Adjusting the bobbin thread tension T o tighten the bobbin thread tension, turn the adjusting screw clockwise. T o loosen the bobbin thread tension, turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise. After the adjustment, test the tension by jerking the bobbin case with the thread end held by hand. The bobbin case should be falling slowly . NOTE: When a[...]

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    31 Replacing the Needle W ARNING: Always make sure to turn the power off before replacing the needle. Checking the needle Check the needle regularly and replace it with new one if it is bent or dull. T o check the straitness of the needle, place it onto something flat. The gap between the needle shaft and the flat surface should be consistent. q Ga[...]

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    32 Basic Operation of the Optional RCS Unit Machine operating buttons q Start/Stop button Press this button to start or stop the machine. The button glows red when the machine is stitching, and green, that the machine has stopped. w Auto thread cutter button Press this button to trim the threads. e T race button Press this button to trace the outli[...]

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    33 1 5 9 6 10 7 11 8 12 234 Function keys CAUTION: Do not press the LCD touch panel with hard or sharp pointed objects like pencils, screwdrivers or the like. q MENU key Press this key to assign mode selection to the circle keys. There are 4 modes available. • Built-in design selection • Monogramming • Editing • Disconnecting the RCS unit w[...]

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    34 1 5 9 6 10 7 11 8 12 234 Winding the bobbin ? Winding the bobbin 1 2 3 4 5 6 On-screen Help Movie Press the help (?) key to open the help movie menu. Y ou can view 6 help topics of essential operations. q Help key Select the help topic you wish to view by pressing the arrow keys and press the OK key . w Arrow keys e OK key Press the circle key n[...]

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    35 88x90mm 21 min 1 / 5 Color 1 / 8544 ST 1 Ivory White 253 2 Bamboo 224 3 T angerine 274 1 2 3 4 Orange 203 1 Sienna 256 4 5 88 x90mm 2 1 m in 1 / 5 C olor 1 / 8544 ST 1 Ivor y W h ite 253 y 2 B a m boo 224 3 Ta n g erine 274 g 1 2 3 4 Oran g e 20 3 g 1 S ienna 256 4 5 Press Corresponding Function Button. M1 00001 01/13 1 Disconnecting the RCS Uni[...]

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    36 1 5 9 6 10 7 11 8 12 234 Keep hand clear. Garriage will now move to set position. Do you resume the last settings? SECTION 3. ADV ANCED OPERA TION WITH THE OPTIONAL RCS UNIT Selecting the Embroidery Patterns When turning the power on, the LCD touch panel will show the opening window , then a warning message will appear after a few seconds. Press[...]

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    37 1 5 9 6 10 7 11 8 12 234 13 16 15 14 18 17 2/7 1 5 9 6 7 8 2 3 4 7/7 1 45 2 6 3/7 3 7 10 1 1 9 12 8 4/7 13 16 17 15 18 14 5/7 22 23 21 20 19 6/7 Selecting the built-in designs There are 50 ready to sew embroidery designs categorized by hoop size. T o view the designs on the next page, press the next page key . q Next page key Press the previous [...]

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    38 1 5 9 2 6 10 3 7 11 4 8 12 88x90mm 21 min 1 / 5 Color 1 / 8565 ST 1 Ivory White 253 2 Bamboo 224 3 T angerine 274 1 2 3 4 Orange 203 1 Sienna 258 4 5 Press the pattern selection key and the Ready to sew window will open. q Pattern selection key The stitch image of the selected pattern and a list of the thread color assignment to each needle bar [...]

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    39 88x90mm 21 min 1 / 5 Color 1 / 8544 ST 1 Ivory White 253 2 Bamboo 224 3 T angerine 274 1 2 3 4 Orange 203 1 Sienna 256 4 5 4/8 88x90mm 21 min 1 / 5 Color 1 / 8544 ST 1 Ivory White 253 2 Bamboo 224 3 T angerine 274 1 2 3 4 Orange 203 1 Sienna 256 4 5 4/8 88x90mm 21 min 1 / 5 Color 1 / 8544 ST 1 Ivory White 253 2 Bamboo 224 3 T angerine 274 1 2 3 [...]

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    40 (3/3) Monogramming There are 3 pages of the monogramming window . Press the page key to show the next or previous page. q Page keys Page 1: Roman alphabets and spaces Page 2: Numerals, punctuation marks and symbols Page 3: Dieresis and European accented letters q[...]

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    41 Gothic Script Cheltenham Hollowblock Bauhaus Galant T ypist Brush First Grade Jupiter 2 Letters 3 Letters Border Normal Sew Function keys Font selection Press the circle key next to font icon to open the font selection window . q Circle key (font selection) Press the arrow keys to select the desired font or border patterns. The selected font wil[...]

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    42 AB AB AB ABC 59x22mm 4 min 1 / 1 Color 1 / 981 ST 11 Any Entering the characters Example : “Jump” in Gothic font Select Gothic font. Press the desired alphabet key to enter characters. Enter upper case “J” . Press the circle key next to the letter case icon to switch to the lower case. q Circle key (letter case) Enter lower case “u” [...]

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    43 Correcting the text T o delete a character: Press the arrow key to move the cursor under the character to delete. Press the circle key next to the delete icon. q Arrow keys w Cursor e Circle key (delete) T o insert a character: Press the arrow key to move the cursor under the character next to the place to where you wish to insert a character . [...]

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    44 Placement of monogramming Y ou can select from one of the 3 placements for monogramming. Press the circle key next to the placement icon to select the left justify , center justify or right justify alternately . q Circle key (delete) Horizontal orientation : Left justify : Center justify : Right justify V ertical orientation : T op justify : Cen[...]

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    45 ABC 59x22mm 4 min 1 / 1 Color 1 / 981 ST 11 Any ABC 11 Any 59x22mm 4 min 1 / 1 Color 1 / 981 ST 4/8 Red 225 Orange 203 ABC 11 Any 12 Any 13 Any 14 Any 59x22mm 4 min 1 / 1 Color 1 / 981 ST 4/8 Multi-color monogramming Y ou can sew a multi-color monogramming by assigning different thread color to each character . z Press the circle key next to the[...]

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    46 1 5 9 2 6 10 3 7 11 4 8 12 Edit Press Corresponding Function Button. 1 5 9 2 6 10 3 7 11 4 8 12 Edit Edit Editing In the editing mode, you can modify and combine the embroidery patterns and monograms. z Press the circle key next to the editing icon. q Circle key (editing) x The editing window will open. c Press the MENU key and press the circle [...]

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    47 Edit M1 240x200 M2 126x1 10 M3 50x50 M4 100x60 Edit Edit Edit Editing Functions Selecting the hoop Press the circle key next to the hoop icon. q Circle key (hoop) The function key assignment will change to the hoop selection. Press the circle key next to the icon of the desired hoop to select. Press the circle key next to the return icon and the[...]

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    48 Edit Edit Edit Edit Rotating the pattern Press the circle key next to the rotate icon and the function key assignment will change to rotation. q Circle key (rotate) Press the circle key next to the rotate clockwise icon to rotate the pattern 1 degree clockwise. w Circle key (rotate CW 1 deg.) Press the circle key next to the rotate counterclockw[...]

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    49 Duplicating the pattern Press the circle key next to the copy icon to duplicate the pattern. q Circle key (duplicate) NOTE: The original pattern will be superimposed with a copy . Move the copy to show the original pattern. q Flipping the pattern T o flip the pattern horizontally , press the circle key next to the flip horizontal icon. q Circle [...]

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    50 Monogramming in an arc Y ou can make a monogramming in an upper or lower arc. z Enter the characters in the editing mode. Press the circle key next to the arc icon. q Circle key (arc) x The alternate function key assignment will appear . Press the circle key next to the lower arc icon to make a lower arc. w Circle key (lower arc) c Press the cir[...]

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    51 Bright Blue 230 1/3 A Q Y 23 456 7 89 Z RS TUV & W 0 X 1 IJ K L M N O P BCDEF G H RED_1 RED_1 1/3 Customizing the color setting The background color of the editing screen and section color of the pattern image can be changed to simulate the actual colors of the fabric and threads. z Press the circle key next to the color icon and the colo[...]

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    52 Edit 1 5 9 2 6 10 3 7 11 4 8 12 Edit Press Corresponding Function Button. Edit Edit Combining the Patterns and Lettering z Press the MENU key . q MENU key x Press the circle key next to the built-in pattern icon. w Circle key (built-in) e OK key c The pattern selection window will open. Select pattern #7. v The editing window will open and the s[...]

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    53 Edit Press Corresponding Function Button. Edit Edit Edit , Move the flipped pattern to the left bottom corner of the editing screen by using the arrow keys or by dragging it with your fingertip. i Arrow keys . Make a duplicate of the pattern and flip it vertically . Move the flipped pattern to the top left corner of the editing screen. Make a du[...]

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    54 Edit Edit 240x200mm 59 min 1 / 13 Color 1 / 22479 ST 1 Bright Blue 230 2 Floral Pink 266 3 Orchid Pink 240 1 2 3 1 Bright Blue 230 2 Floral Pink 266 3 1 2 4 5 Orchid Pink 240 6 Bright Blue 230 7 Floral Pink 266 8 4/8 ⁄3 Press the circle key next to the arc icon. !1 Circle key (arc) ⁄4 Press the circle key next to the lower arc icon to make a[...]

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    55 4/8 88x90mm 21 min 1 / 5 Color 1 / 8544 ST 1 Ivory White 253 2 Bamboo 224 3 T angerine 274 1 2 3 4 Orange 203 1 Sienna 256 4 5 T rac Outline 4/8 88x90mm 21 min 1 / 5 Color 1 / 8544 ST 1 Ivory White 253 2 Bamboo 224 3 T angerine 274 1 2 3 4 Orange 203 1 Sienna 256 4 5 Starting to Embroider z Select the pattern you wish to sew . The LCD touch pane[...]

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    56 4/8 88x90mm 21 min 1 / 5 Color 1 / 8544 ST 1 Ivory White 253 2 Bamboo 224 3 T angerine 274 1 2 3 4 Orange 203 1 Sienna 256 4 5 Machine starts to Run. M2:126 X 1 10mm v Press the ST ART/ST OP button, the LCD screen will show the reminder asking you to confirm the hoop type to be used. e ST ART/ST OP button r Reminder message NOTE: If you press th[...]

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    57 Customizing the Setting with the Sub Control Panel Press the MODE button until the LCD screen shows MB-4 OP blinking. Press the ENTER button to start the My setting mode. q MODE button w Enter button [01] Buzzer sound control Press the right or left arrow button to adjust loudness of the buzzer . T o mute the buzzer , set the value to [ 0] . Pre[...]

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    58 [04] Formatting the memory If the internal memory does not function due to damage to the memory bank, you need to re-enable it by formatting the memory . Press the right arrow button to indicate [YES] . Press the ENTER button to format the memory . If you do not wish to format, press the left arrow button to change the indication to [NO] . Press[...]

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    59 [08] Reminder message ON/OFF When you press the ST ART/ST OP button, a reminder message will appear on the LCD screen. However , you can turn off the reminder . Press the right arrow button to indicate [OFF] to turn off the reminder . Press the ENTER button to register the new setting or press the upward arrow button to go to the next setting. [[...]

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    60 [12] Jump thread trimming ON/OFF If you wish to trim jump threads automatically , press the fright arrow button to indicate [ON] . Press the left arrow button to disable the jump thread trimming. Press the ENTER button to register the new setting or press the upward arrow button to go to the next setting. [13] Jump thread trimming threshold Y ou[...]

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    61 1 5 9 2 6 10 3 7 11 4 8 12 inch mm inch mm inch mm Customizing the Settings with the Optional RCS Unit The machine settings and LCD screen display can be customized with the RCS unit. Press the SET key and the setting mode window will open. q SET key There are 8 pages of display including the language selection in the setting mode. T o display t[...]

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    62 Eco Mode Screen Saver T ouch Screen Calibration Machine Info 1 first machine Eco Mode Screen Saver T ouch Screen Calibration Machine Info 1 first machine ON OFF Eco Mode Screen Saver T ouch Screen Calibration Machine Info 1 first machine v Eco mode setting The sewing lights will turn off, and the LCD screen go dark if you have not used the machi[...]

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    63 Eco Mode Screen Saver T ouch Screen Calibration Machine Info 1 first machine Rename A Q Y 23 45 6 789 Z RS T UV & W 0 X 1 IJ K L M N O P BCD EF G H 2 A Q Y 23 45 6 789 Z RS T UV & W 0 X 1 IJ K L M N O P BCD EF G H 2 ABC Eco Mode Screen Saver T ouch Screen Calibration Machine Info 2 ABC m Machine ID and name When connecting two or t[...]

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    64 Format RCS USB Memory A T A PC Card MB-4 Reset all to defaults Ye s 3 Format RCS USB Memory A T A PC Card MB-4 Reset all to defaults Ye s 3 Format RCS USB Memory A T A PC Card MB-4 Reset all to defaults Ye s 3 Format RCS USB Memory A T A PC Card MB-4 Reset all to defaults Ye s 3 Format RCS USB Memory A T A PC Card MB-4 Reset all to defaults Ye s[...]

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    65 Maximum speed setting Grid size Hoop for Monogramming 10 mm M1 600spm Maximum speed setting Grid size Hoop for Monogramming 10 mm M1 600spm Maximum speed setting Grid size Hoop for Monogramming 10 mm M1 600spm ⁄1 Grid size The grid size of the editing screen can be changed by pressing the circle key next to “+” or “–“. Y ou can selec[...]

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    66 T read selection Color Control Janome Robison- Anton Robison- Anton Gutermann SULKY Madeira Mettler Polyester 40 Rayon 40 Rayon 40 Polyester 40 Poly Sheen T read selection Color Control 5 Janome Robison- Anton Robison- Anton Gutermann SULKY Madeira Mettler Polyester 40 Rayon 40 Rayon 40 Polyester 40 Poly Sheen T read selection Color Control 5 Ja[...]

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    67 6 Reminder to Start Reserve Color to Needle Ignore Short Stitches 0.0mm ON OFF 6 Reminder to Start Reserve Color to Needle Ignore Short Stitches 0.0mm Ye s 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Ivory White 6 Reminder to Start Reserve Color to Needle Ignore Short Stitches 0.0mm ⁄6 Reminder message ON/OFF When you press the ST ART/ST OP button, a remi[...]

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    68 T rim T ail Length Thread Break Stitch Count Number of Jumps Jump Thread T rimming 7 M 8 3 T rim T ail Length Thread Break Stitch Count Number of Jumps Jump Thread T rimming 7 M 8 3 T rim T ail Length Thread Break Stitch Count Number of Jumps Jump Thread T rimming 7 M 8 3 T rim T ail Length Thread Break Stitch Count Number of Jumps Jump Thread T[...]

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    69 ¤3 Language selection Y ou can select one of the following languages for screen message. q English w French e Spanish r Italian t Dutch y Japanese u German i Russian o Swedish !0 Portuguese !1 Finnish Press the arrow key to move the cursor (red arrow) to the language you wish to select. !2 Arrow keys Press the OK key to confirm your selection. [...]

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    70 240x200mm 59 min 1 / 13 Color 1 / 22479 ST 1 Bright Blue 230 2 Floral Pink 266 3 Orchid Pink 240 1 2 3 1 Bright Blue 230 2 Floral Pink 266 3 1 2 4 5 Orchid Pink 240 6 Bright Blue 230 7 Floral Pink 266 8 4/8 Save File Location : 0.1/3MB RCS MB-4 Card USB-Memory RCS Save File Location : 0.1/3MB RCS New Rename Embf Save File File Name : 0.1/3MB [...]

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    71 Save File Location : 0.1/3MB RCS New Rename Embf A Q Y 23 456 7 89 Z RS TUV & W 0 X 1 IJ K L M N O P BCD EF G H ABC_1 Save File Location : 0.1/3MB RCS New Rename ABC_1 Embf Delete Creating a new folder z If you wish to create a new folder , press the circle key next to the New . q Circle key (new) NOTE: If you wish to change the name of the [...]

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    72 1 5 9 6 10 7 11 8 12 234 Location : 0.1/3MB RCS MB-4 Card USB-Memory CD-ROM RCS Location : 0.1/3MB RCS New Rename ABC_1 Embf Rename M_002 Jump M_001 240x200mm 59 min 1 / 13 Color 1 / 22479 ST 1 Bright Blue 230 2 Floral Pink 266 3 Orchid Pink 240 1 2 3 1 Bright Blue 230 2 Floral Pink 266 3 1 2 4 5 Orchid Pink 240 6 Bright Blue 230 7 Floral Pink 2[...]

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    73 Save File Location : 0.1/3MB RCS New Rename ABC_1 Embf Delete Save File Location : 0.1/3MB RCS ABC_1 Are you sure you want to delete this folder? Save File Location : 0.1/3MB RCS New Rename Embf Save File Location : 0.1/3MB RCS New Rename Embf Rename M_001 M_002 Jump M_001 M_002 Jump Are you sure you want to delete this file? Deleting the folder[...]

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    74 1 5 9 6 10 7 11 8 12 234 Location : 0.1/3MB RCS MB-4 Card USB-Memory CD-ROM RCS SECTION 4. OPTIONAL ITEMS PC Design Cards Y ou can open embroidery patterns from the PC Design cards using the RCS unit. Inserting the PC Design card Insert the PC Design card into the card slot on the RCS unit with the front side of the card facing toward you. Push [...]

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    75 1 5 9 6 10 7 11 8 12 234 Location : 0.1/3MB RCS MB-4 Card USB-Memory CD-ROM USB-Memory Location : 0.1/488MB USB Memory New Rename Embf USB Memory The RCS unit is compatible with the USB memory , which can be used to save and transfer the files between the machine and your PC. The USB memory is available at camera shops, PC supplies stores etc. i[...]

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    76 1 5 9 6 10 7 11 8 12 234 Location : 0.1/488MB CD-ROM New Rename Embf Location : 0.1/3MB RCS MB-4 Card USB-Memory CD-ROM CD-ROM CD-ROM Drive NOTE: Do not use any other CD-ROM drive than the Janome exclusive CD-ROM drive, which is available from authorized dealers. Insert the mini USB connector into the USB port on the back of the CD-ROM drive. q [...]

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    77 SECTION 5. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Hook CAUTION: T urn the power switch off before cleaning the hook area. Open the hook cover and remove the bobbin case. Clean the inside of the hook with the lint brush. q Hook cover w Lint brush Cleaning the Bobbin Case Remove the bobbin from the bobbin case. Clean the inside of the bobbin case with [...]

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    78 Cleaning the Auto Thread Cutter Mechanism CAUTION: T urn the power switch off before cleaning the auto thread cutter mechanism. z Loosen the 2 setscrews on the needle plate with the offset screwdriver . Unscrew and remove the 2 setscrews with the screwdriver q Setscrews w Needle plate e Offset screwdriver r Screwdriver x Remove the needle plate.[...]

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    79 Oiling CAUTION: T urn the power switch off before oiling. If you use the machine frequently , oil the needle bars every two weeks and oil the hook race every day . Clip the tip of the oiler with scissors. Apply a few drops of oil to the needle bar throgh the holes in the front cover . q Holes in the front cover w Oiler Open the hook cover and re[...]

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    80 E : 00 Error Messages Error Description Communication error with the RCS unit Initializing error Needle bar switching error Needle bar stop position error Driving motor stops due to an overload. Needle thread broke or ran out. Needle bar setting error Auto thread cutting error Opening tension disks while stitching Upper shaft stop position error[...]

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    81 Problem The machine does not run. The machine is noisy . The needle thread breaks. The bobbin thread breaks. The needle breaks. Skipped stitches Embroidery pattern is distorted or not aligned. The tread forms loops. Cause 1. The machine is not plugged in correctly . 2. The threads are jammed in the hook or around the take-up lever . 3. A confirm[...]

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    82 Problem The fabric puckers. The LCD screen is not clear . The touch panel keys do not work correctly . The PC card or USB memory does not work. Communication with the PC does not work. The thread barkage warning appears though the thread is not broken. Cause 1. The needle thread tension is too tight. 2. The fabric is not stretched tight enough i[...]

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    770-805-001 (E) Printed in Japan[...]