Janome MC6300 manual

INSTRUCTION BOOK[...]

IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS This appl ianc e is no t intende d f or use by p erso ns (i nclu ding c hild ren) w ith r educ ed physic al, se nsor y or me ntal capabiliti es , or lac k of e xperience and kn owledge, unless they hav e b een giv en supervision or instruction concern- ing use of the appliance by a person responsib le for their saf [...]

OPERA TING INSTRUCTION: For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other): T o r educe the ris k of electric shock, this plug is int ended to fi t in a po larized outlet only one way . If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, r everse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the p r ope[...]

1 KNOW YOUR MACHINE Names of Parts ................................................................. 2 Attaching the quick referencce board ................................ 2 Standard Accessories ....................................................... 3 GETTING READY T O SEW Connecting the Power Supply ........................................... 4 [...]

2 KNOW YOUR MACHINE Name of Parts 1. Foot Pre ssur e Di al 2. Thre ad T ake -up Leve r 3. Thre ad G uide 4. Quic k Re fere nce Boar d 5. Spee d Co ntro l Le ver 6. Retr acta ble T hrea d Gu ide 7. Bobb in W inde r Sp indl e 8. Bobb in W inde r St oppe r 9. LED Wind ow 10. Func tion But tons 1 1. Stit ch W idth Adju stin g Bu tton 12. Stit ch L engt[...]

3 1 23 4 56 7 8 9 12 11 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 19 21 22 23 24 26 25 27 28 30 29 Standard Accessories 1. Zigzag Foot A (comes attached to the machine) 2. Overedge Foot C 3. Rolled Hem Foot D 4. Zipper Foot E 5. Satin Stitch Foot F 6. Blind Hem Foot G 7. Cording Foot H 8. Overcasting Foot M 9. Automatic Buttonhole Foot R 10. Screwdriver 1 1. Screwdr[...]

4 GETTING READY T O SEW Connecting the Power Supply T urn off the power switch. Insert the foot control plug into the machine socket. Insert the machine plug into the machine socket. Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet. T urn on the power switch. 1 Power Switch 2 Foot Control Plug 3 Machine Socket 4 Machine Plug 5 Power Supply Plug 6 [...]

5 Function Buttons 1 Thread cutter button Press this button after finishing sewing and the machine will trim the threads. The LED signal blinks while cutting the threads. 5 Thread Cutter Signal NOTES: The auto thread cutter does not work if the presser foot is raised. The auto thread cutter will work well with normal sewing threads #30 or finer . U[...]

6 1 Bob bin wi nding button: Press this b utton to wind the b obbi n. 2 T wi n need le but ton: Press this b utton when se wing w ith a t w in needl e. 3 Cle ar but t on Press this b tton t o delet e the last pa tte rn progra mmed. Holdin g this butto n being press ed will dele te the en tire p rogram . 4 Mem ory bu tto n: Press this b utton to mem[...]

7 Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. Y ou can raise the presser foot about 6 mm (1/4") higher than the normal up position by exerting more pressure when lifting the presser foot lifter . This allows for easy removal of the presser foot and helps you to place thick fabrics under it.[...]

8 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 10 11 12 13 V ariety of Presser Feet and Their Uses 1 Zigzag foot A: This is the most versatile foot. It can be used for various stitches including straight stitches and zigzag stitches. It is designed to achieve firm and neat seam results. 2 Overedge foot C: This foot is exclusively for overedging. The brush on the foot effecti[...]

9 Changing the Presser Foot CAUTION: T urn OFF the power switch before changing the foot. Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern. Wrong foot can cause the needle to break. T o snap off: Raise the needle and presser foot. Press the red button on the back of the foot holder and the foot will drop. 1 Red Button 2 Foot Holder 3 Presser Foo[...]

10 Attaching the even feed foot Remove the foot holder . Attach the even feed foot to the presser bar with the lever over the needle clamp screw and secure it with the thumb screw . 1 Thumb screw 2 Lever 3 Presser Bar 1 3 2 Attaching the darning foot P Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the foot holder . Attach the darning foot P to the presser bar p[...]

11 Winding the Bobbin Removing the bobbin Slide the hook cover plate release button to the right, and remove the hook cover plate. Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder . 1 Hook Cover Plate Release Button 2 Hook Cover Plate 3 Bobbin NOTES: Avoid using a bobbin when it begins to empty since it may cause thread bunching. Always use the correct b[...]

12 Winding the bobbin z Pass the thread through the guide on the thread guide post from behind. 1 Thread Guide Post x Pass the thread under the bobbin winding tension disk. 2 Bobbin Winding T ension Disk c Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle. 3 Bobbin Winder Spindle v Pus[...]

13 Inserting the bobbin z Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. 1 Thread 2 Bobbin Holder x Guide the thread into notch (A) on the front of the bobbin holder . c Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades. v Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips into si[...]

14 Threading the Machine Raise the presser foot lifter . Press the up/down needle button twice to raise the needle to its highest position. z Pass the thread through the guide on the thread guide bar from behind. 1 Thread Guide Bar x Pass the thread through the right thread guide. 2 Right Thread Guide c Hold the upper thread with both hands as show[...]

15 Threading the Machine (continued) b Draw the thread down and around the tension dial from the right to the left. While holdin the thread beside the left thread guide, pull the thread up to insert it between the tension disks and under the loop of the check spring. Be sure that the thread is coming out from notch of the disk. 5 Check Spring 6 Not[...]

16 Automatic Needle Threader Raise the needle to its highest position by pressing the up/down needle button twice. T urn the power switch off. Lower the presser foot. z Depress the needle threader knob as far as it will go. The hook comes out through the needle eye from behind. 1 Needle Threader Knob 2 Hook x Draw the thread down around the threade[...]

17 1 3 Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread z Raise the Presser Foot Lifter . Hold the needle thread with your finger and press the up/down needle button twice to pick up the bobbin thread. 1 Needle Thread 2 Needle Up/Down Button x Draw up the needle thread to bring up a loop of the bobbin thread. 3 Bobbin Thread c Slide 10 cm (4") of both threads to [...]

18 Changing Needles Raise the needle by pressing the up/down needle button and lower the presser foot. T urn off the power switch. z Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the clamp. 1 Needle Clamp Screw x Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side of the needle to the rear . When inse[...]

19 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Balancing Thread T ension Correct tension: The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric. For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show on the right side of the fabric, and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side of the fabric. 1 Needle Thread 2 Right Side of the Fabric 3 W[...]

20 Adjusting the Foot Pressure The foot pressure dial should be set at “3” for regular sewing. Reduce the pressure for appliqué, sewing on fine synthetics and elastic fabrics. Set the dial at “1” when sewing extra fine fabrics. 1 Foot Pressure Dial 2 Setting mark NOTE: Do not reduce the foot pressure lower than “0”. Dropping the Feed D[...]

21 BASIC STITCHES Straight Stitch Machine Setting Pattern: 01 or 02 Thread tension:2-6 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 3 T o sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate. Lower the needle to the point where you wish to start. Pull the needle and bobbin threads toward the rear . Lower th[...]

22 Changing sewing direction: Stop the machine a few stitches before the end of a seam. Press the up/down needle button a few times until the needle falls on the end of the seam. Raise the presser foot. Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing direction as desired. Lower the presser foot and start sewing in a new direction. Using the[...]

23 1.0 5.0 7.0 3.5 0.0 Adjusting the needle drop position The needle drop position can be altered by pressing the stitch width adjusting button. Press the right side of the button (+ sign) to move the needle bar to the right. Press the left side of the button (- sign) to move the needle bar to the left. Adjusting the stitch length The stitch length[...]

24 V ariety of the straight stitches 02 Straight stitch with left needle position Use this stitch to seam the edge of fabrics. 03 Lock-a-Matic stitch Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a seam with backstitching. When you reach the end of the seam, press the reverse button once. The machine will sew four reverse stitches, four fo[...]

25 Basting Machine Setting Pattern: 06 Thread tension:1-3 Presser foot: Darning foot P Foot pressure: 1 Feed dog: Dropped The basting stitch is used to hold fabric layers together during fitting. Lower the feed dog and set the foot pressure dial at “1”. Draw the both needle and bobbin threads to the back. Depress the foot control. The machine w[...]

26 1.0 5.0 2.0 7.0 Zigzag Stitch Machine Setting Pattern: 07 Thread tension: 3-7 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 3 Zigzag stitch is used for various sewing needs including overcasting. It can be used on most woven fabrics. A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for appliqué. Adjusting the stitch width Press the right side of the button [...]

27 V ariety of Overcasting Stitches Overcasting with zigzag stitch Machine Setting Pattern: 07 Thread tension: 3-7 Presser foot: Overedge foot C Foot pressure: 3 Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then sew . 1 Edge of Fabrics 2 Guide 3 Wires on Foot CAUTION: When you use the overedge foot C, you must set the zigzag width at 5.0[...]

28 V ariety of Overcasting Stitches (continued) Multiple zigzag stitch (T ricot stitch) Machine Setting Pattern: 08 Thread tension: 3-7 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 3 This stitch is used to finish a raw edge of synthetics and other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker . Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance. Afte[...]

29 Zipper Sewing Machine Setting Pattern: 01 Thread tension: 2-6 Presser foot: Zipper foot E Foot pressure: 3 T o attach the zipper foot E Fit the pin on zipper foot E to the groove on the foot holder . 1 Groove 2 Pin 4 T o sew the left side of the zipper , attach zipper foot E with the pin on the right-hand side. 3 T o sew the right side of the zi[...]

30 T o sew c Fold back the left seam allowance. T urn the right seam allowance under to form a 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8“) fold. place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin it in place. Set the stitch length and thread tension back to the original setting. 1 Lower Fabric 2 End of the Opening 3 Zipper T eeth 4 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8”) Fold 5 Right Side[...]

31 n Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat with the right side facing up. Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together . 1 1 Basting 12 Zipper T ap m Re-attach the zipper foot E with the left pin. Backstitch across the end of opening to 0.7 – 1 cm (3/8“). Stitch through the garment and zipper tape, guiding the zipper teeth along [...]

32 Rolled Hem Machine Setting Pattern: 01 Thread tension: 2-6 Presser foot: Rolled hem foot D Foot pressure: 3 T o sew: Fold the edge of the fabric twice, 6 cm (2 3/8”) in length and 0.3 cm (1/8”) in width. T rim the corner 0.5 cm (3/16”) by 0.8 cm (1/4”) for easier insertion of the hem into the foot. 1 Wrong Side of the Fabric 2 0.5 cm (3/[...]

33 Blind Hem Machine Setting Pattern: 13 or 14 Thread tension: 1-4 Presser foot: Blind hem foot G Foot pressure: 3 Select the pattern 13 for woven fabrics or pattern 14 fo elastic fabrics. NOTE: The stitch width of the patterns 13 and 14 cannot be changed, but the needle drop position will move. How to fold the fabric Fold the fabric to make a hem [...]

34 UTILITY STITCHES Buttonholes V ariety of buttonholes 16 Sensor (Square) BH This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics. The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing a button in the foot. 17 Automatic (Square) BH This is also a square buttonhole similar to the sensor square buttonhole, but you can manuall[...]

35 c Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go. 1 Buttonhole Lever NOTE: If you start sewing without pulling down the buttonhole lever , the LED window will show a warning and the machine will stop after a few stitches. Pull the buttonhole lever down and restart the machine. Auto thread cutter When the buttonhole sewing is finished, the t[...]

36 b Start the machine to sew the buttonhole. The buttonhole will be automatically sewn. Step 1 : The machine will sew the front bartack and the left row first. Then it goes back to the starting point with straight stitch. Step 2 : The machine will sew the right row . Step 3 : The machine will sew the back bartack, and the machine will stop and tri[...]

37 Double layer buttonhole T o make a solid and sturdy buttonhole, sew another layer of buttonhole over the previous stitches. After the buttonhole is finished, simply start the machine again. Do not raise the foot or buttonhole lever . The machine will sew another buttonhole in the following order and stop automatically when it is completed: Step [...]

38 Changing buttonhol e width Press the st itch w idth ad justin g butto n to a lter t he button hole w idth. The width of the button hole w ill be imdica ted in the L ED wind o w . Press on “+“ to in crease the bu ttonhol e widt h. Press on “—“ to de crease the bu ttonhol e widt h. 1 Narro wer Bu ttonhol e 2 Wider Butto nhole Changing bu[...]

39 Automatic buttonhole Machine Setting Pattern: 17 Thread tension: 1-5 Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R Foot pressure: 3 z Pull the button holder of the buttonhole foot all the way out. Insert the fabric under the foot. Press the up/down needle button twice. Remove the fabric to the left to draw the needle thread through the hole of the f[...]

40 c Start the machine again. The machine will automatically tack and sew down the right side of the buttonhole. Stop the machine when you are directly opposite the starting point. Press the reverse button. 6 Starting Point v Keep the foot control depressed. The machine will sew a bartack, lock the stitches and automatically stop when the buttonhol[...]

41 Button Sewing Machine Setting Pattern: 07 Thread tension: 3-7 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 3 Feed dog: Dropped Unthread the needle thread. Adjust the stitch width so that the needle enters both holes in the button. Place a button on the fabric and lower the needle by turning the handwheel, so that the needle enters into the l[...]

42 Darning Machine Setting Pattern: 20 Thread tension: 3-6 Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R Foot pressure: 3 Pull the button holder to the rear . Place the garment under the foot. Press the up/down needle button twice. Remove the fabric to the left to draw both threads under the foot and place the fabric back under the foot. Lower the need[...]

43 T o sew a shorter darning T o sew a darning shorter than 2 cm (3/4”), first stop the machine after sewing the required length, then press the reverse button. The required length has been determined. Restart the machine and continue sewing until the machine stops automatically . 1 Required Length 2 Reverse Button T o sew the same size darning S[...]

44 T acking Machine Setting Pattern: 21 Thread tension: 3-6 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 3 T acking is used to reinforce pockets, crotches and belt carriers where extra strength is needed. T o sew Depress the foot control until the machine stops automatically . The machine will sew a tacking 1.5 cm (9/16”) long automatically .[...]

45 Eyelet Machine Setting Pattern: 22 Thread tension: 1-4 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 3 The eyelet is used for belt holes, etc. T o sew Depress the foot control to sew . The machine will sew an eyelet and stop automatically when completed. Open the eyelet with an awl, punch or pointed scissors. Adjusting the shape of an eyelet [...]

46 P A TCHWORK AND QUIL TING Patchwork Seaming patchwork pieces Machine Setting Pattern: 01 Thread tension: 2-6 Presser foot: 1/4” Seam foot O Foot pressure: 3 Place the patchwork pieces right sides together . Sew while guiding the edge of the fabric along the guide on the foot to keep a precise 1/4” seam allowance. 1 Guide 2 Right Sides of the[...]

47 Quilting bar for the zigzag foot Machine Setting Pattern: 01 Thread tension: 2-6 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 2 Reduce the foot pressure to “2” for better handling of bulky material. T o attach Loosen the screw on the back of the foot holder . Insert the quilting bar into the opening and slide the quilting bar to set the width [...]

48 Clasp stitch Machine Setting Pattern: 29 Thread tension: 3-6 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 2-3 Y ou can bind the thick quilt layers together with the clasp stitch. Select pattern 29. Press the memory button. Select pattern 47 (locking stitch). Press the memory button. Lower the presser foot and start sewing. The machine will a[...]

49 P A TTERN PROGRAMMING AND DECORA TIVE STITCHES Progra mming a Patt ern Com binati on Exampl e : Pr ogrammi ng pat terns 3 6 and 38. Select patte rn 36 . Press memory butto n . Select patte rn 38 . Press memory butto n . NOTE : Set th e thre ad ten sion at 1-4, foot pr essure at 3 and us e the sa tin st itch f oot F w hen se wing th e prog rammed[...]

50 Pattern combination with auto thread cutting Example: Programming the patterns 36 and 53 with auto thread cutting (pattern 48). Select the pattern 36. Press memory button. Select pattern 53. Press memory button. Select pattern 48 (auto thread cutting). Press the memory button. The LED signal on the thread cutter button will blink. Start to sew .[...]

51 L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 Elongation Sewing Patterns number 36-48 can be elongated. Example: Select pattern 23. Press the elongation button. When pressing the elongatioin button, the pattern will be elongated up to 5 times of the original pattern length (L2 to L5). NOTE: The stitch density remains unchanged.[...]

52 Fagoting Machine Setting Pattern: 54 Thread tension: 1-4 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance. Fold under each fabric eadge and press. Pin the two edges to a piece of paper or tear away backing 0.3 cm apart. Sew slowly , guiding the fabric so the needle catches the folde[...]

53 Applique Machine Setting Pattern: 60 or 61 Thread tension:1-4 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 2 The open toe satin stitch foot F-2 can also be used. 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 a[...]

54 T win Needle Sewing NOTES: When you sew patterns with the twin needle, press the twin needle button and test the stitches first before you begin to sew . Use the zigzag foot A or satin stitch foot F for twin needle sewing. T urn off the machine before changing the needle. Use #60 or finer threads for twin needle sewing. Threading the machine for[...]

55 T o sew Example: Select pattern 36. Press the twin needle button . The LED above the twin needle button will turn on and the maximum stitch width is restricted to 3.0 mm. NOTE: The maximum stitch width is based on a 2 mm wide twin needle. Sew at a medium speed. When changing the sewing direction, raise the needle from the fabric. NOTE: If the se[...]

56 Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns The sewing results of the stretch stitch patterns may vary depending upon the sewing conditions, such as sewing speed, type of the fabric, number of layers, etc. Always test sew on a scrap piece of the fabric that you wish to use. If stretch stitch patterns or the auto buttonhole stitch are distorted, correct[...]

57 Reviewing the Programmed Pattern Combination Example: To review the combination of patterns 36, 26 and 40. Press the twin needle button and pattern number 36 will be indicated in the LED window. Press the twin needle button again and pattern numeber 26 will be indicated. Press the twin needle button again and pattern numeber 40 will be indicated[...]

58 Inserting a Pattern in the Programmed Combination Example: To insert pattern 53 before pattern 40 in the combination of patterns 36, 26 and 40. Press the twin needle button until pattern number 40 is indicated. Select pattern 53. Press the memory button to memorize pattern 53. The LED window will indicate the next pattern, number 40. Duplicating[...]

59 Uniform Stitch Adjustment of the Programmed Patterns The stitch length and width of the programmed patterens can be adjusted uniformly. Example: To adjust stitch lengh and width of programmed patterns 36 and 38. Program the patterns 36 and 38. The LED window will indicate "– –". Press the stitch width adjusting button to alter the [...]

60 Individual Stitch Adjustment of the Programmed Patterns The stitch length and width of the programmed patterens can be adjusted individually. Example: To adjust stitch width of pattern 38 in the combination of patterns 36 and 38. Program the patterns 36 and 38. The LED window will indicate "– –". Press the twin needle button until [...]

61 CARE OF THE MACHINE Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog WARNING: Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. CAUTION: Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than what is explained on this page. z Remove the needle and presser foot. Remove the setscrews and remove the needle plate. x Take out the bobbin. Lift up the b[...]

62 Replacing the Light Bulb WARNING: Turn the power off before replacing the light bulb. The bulb could be HOT, wait until it has cooled down before touching it. To remove: Remove the setscrew. Remove the faceplate. Swing the lamp socket to the left and pull out the bulb. To replace: Insert a new bulb into the opening of the socket. Return the lamp[...]

63 The machine is started when it halts due to the overload. The feed dog is lowered while sewing. The bobbin winder spindle is locked while winding a bobbin. Wait for at least 15 seconds to start. Do not lower or raise the feed dog while the machine is running. Turn off the power and remove tangled threads. The machine is out of order due to a pro[...]

64 The power is turned on again after auto thread cutting has been interrupted. The presser foot is raised before auto thread cutting is completed. Press the Thread cutter button to finish auto thread cutting. pip Normal operation pip-pip-pip Invalid operation or malfunction pip-pip-peep Buttonhole sewing is finished. Warning Sign Cause Try this Au[...]

65 Cause 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. 3. The needle is bent or blunt. 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. 5. The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set under the presser foot when start sewing. 6. The threads were not drawn to the rear after sewing. 7. The thread is too heavy [...]

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