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Page 1: Instruction Manual

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Janome Memory Craft 9900 Instruction Manual www.aaasewing.com MC9900 Owners Manual/ User Guide…
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Page 3: Table Of Contents

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING READY TO SEW Gathering …………….. 67 Names of Parts …………..1-2 Basting …………….67 Embroidery unit case …………2 Button sewing …………..68 Standard Accessories…………3-4 Tacking …………….69 Extension Table …………..
Page 4: Getting Ready To Sew

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine GETTING READY TO SEW Names of Parts Top cover Spool pin Spool holder (Large) Touch panel stylus holder Bobbin thread cutter B Presser foot pressure dial Bobbin winder spindle Bobbin thread cutter A…
Page 5: Embroidery Unit Case

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Handwheel Connector for external thread cutter switch USB port Drop feed dog lever Machine socket Foot control jack Power switch Carrying handle Presser foot lifter Cover Embroidery unit socket Embroidery unit Carriage arm…
Page 6: Standard Accessories

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Standard Accessories Zigzag foot A (set on the machine) Overedge foot M Satin stitch foot F Blind hemming foot G Zipper foot E Automatic buttonhole foot R Stabilizer plate Rolled hem foot D…
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Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Embroidery hoop SQ14a (with template) Embroidery hoop RE20a (with template) Magnetic clamps (X4) Bobbin holder for embroidery Power supply cable Knee lifter Foot control Instruction book Key icon reference chart Instructional DVD Template CD www.aaasewing.com…
Page 8: Extension Table

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Extension Table The extension table provides an extended sewing area and can be removed for free arm sewing. To remove: Draw the table to the left. To attach: Slide the table on the base and push it to the right.
Page 9: Connecting The Power Supply

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Connecting the Power Supply z First make sure the power switch q is off. x Insert the machine plug w of the power supply cable into the machine socket e. c Insert the power supply plug r into the wall outlet t, and turn the power switch q on.
Page 10: Controlling Sewing Speed

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Controlling Sewing Speed Speed control slider You can limit the maximum sewing speed in both the ordi- nary sewing mode and embroidery mode with the speed control slider according to your sewing needs.
Page 11: Machine Operating Buttons

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Machine Operating Buttons q Start/stop button Press this button to start or stop the machine. The machine starts running slowly for the rst few stitches, it then runs at the speed set by the speed control slider.
Page 12: Touch Panel Keys

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Touch Panel Keys CAUTION: Do not press the touch panel or visual touch screen with hard or sharp objects like pencils, screwdrivers or the like. Use the touch panel stylus included in the standard accessories.
Page 13: Setting The Spool Of Thread

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Setting the Spool of Thread Open the top cover. Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the spool pin. Attach the large spool holder, and press it rmly against the spool of thread.
Page 14: Winding The Bobbin

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Winding the bobbin z Pull the thread from the spool. Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread into the guide slot q. q Guide slot x Draw the thread to the left and forward around the thread guide w.
Page 15: Inserting The Bobbin

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Inserting the bobbin z Press the lockout key. Place a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise as shown on the hook cover plate. q End of thread w Bobbin holder e Hook cover plate x Hold the bobbin with ngertip so it does not rotate.
Page 16: Threading The Machine

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Threading the Machine Press the needle up/down button to raise the take-up lever to the highest position. Press the lockout key to lockout the machine. Raise the presser foot. q Lockout key Pass the thread in order from z to m.
Page 17: Needle Threader

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Needle threader NOTE: The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16 needle. Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended. Make sure the machine is locked out. Lower the presser foot.
Page 18: Drawing Up The Bobbin Thread

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Drawing up the Bobbin Thread After using auto thread cutting or threading the bobbin holder, you can start sewing without drawing up the bobbin thread. However, you need to draw up the bobbin thread when sewing gathering stitches etc.
Page 19: Replacing Needles

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Replacing Needles CAUTION: Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the power switch off before replacing the needle. Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.
Page 20: Replacing The Presser Foot

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Replacing the Presser Foot 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 by pressing the needle up/down button.
Page 21: Replacing The Foot Holder

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Replacing the Foot Holder Replace the foot holder, if you use the darning foot or embroidery foot. CAUTION: Press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the power switch off before replacing the foot holder.
Page 22: Replacing The Needle Plate

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Replacing the Needle Plate Use the straight stitch needle plate when sewing ne fabrics and also when embroidering. CAUTION: Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine before replacing the needle plate.
Page 23: Raising And Lowering The Presser Foot

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. q 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.
Page 24: Adjusting The Foot Pressure

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine 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.
Page 25: Mode Selection

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Mode Selection When you turn the power switch on, the visual touch screen will show the ordinary sewing mode after a few seconds. The machine is set for straight stitch sewing. NOTE: After turning on the power, it takes several seconds to display the opening window.
Page 26: Ordinary Sewing Mode Ordinary Stitch Patterns

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine ORDINARY SEWING MODE Ordinary Stitch Patterns In the ordinary sewing mode, there are 4 categories available. 1. Utility stitches and Buttonholes 2. Decorative and quilting stitches 3. Monogramming 4. Sewing applications Press one of the icon keys to select the category.
Page 27: Sewing Applications

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine r Sewing applications You can select the appropriate stitch for a specic sewing project and fabric type from the designated applications in this category. www.aaasewing.com MC9900 Owners Manual/ User Guide…
Page 28: Function Keys In Ordinary Sewing Mode

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Mode q Adjust key Press this key to open the manual setting window. You can adjust the settings of the stitch width, stitch length, thread tension, and cloth guide position. (refer to pages 33-35).
Page 29: Cursor Keys

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine i Letter size key Press this key to select the letter size for monograms. o Letter case key Press this key to select upper case or lower case for monograms. !0 Cursor keys Press one of the cursor keys to move the cursor up or down.
Page 30: Utility Stitches

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Utility Stitches Straight stitches Patterns U1 to U5 are straight stitches for seaming. Press the pattern selection key for the desired stitch. NOTE: When sewing ne fabrics with straight stitch, select patterns U1, U2 or U3, and use straight stitch needle plate for better sewing result (refer to page 19).
Page 31: Securing Seams

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine 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. q Reverse button…
Page 32: Variety Of Straight Stitches

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Variety of straight stitches U1 Straight stitch in center needle position Use this stitch for seaming, rolled hemming etc. U2 Lock-a-matic stitch Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a seam with backstitching.
Page 33: Zigzag Stitches

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine U8 Basting See page 67 for sewing instructions. Zigzag stitches U9, U10 Zigzag stitches Zigzag stitches are used for various sewing needs includ- ing overcasting. These stitches can be used on most woven fabrics.
Page 34: Variety Of Overcasting Stitches

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Variety of overcasting stitches U11 Multiple zigzag stitch: Zigzag foot A This stitch is used to nish a raw edge of synthetics and other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker. Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance.
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Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine U15, U16 Blind hemming See pages 61 and 62 for sewing instructions. U17 Shell tuck See page 62 for sewing instructions. U18 Hemstitch Use this stitch for fagoting or decorative stitch. www.aaasewing.com MC9900 Owners Manual/ User Guide…
Page 36: Manual Stitch Settings

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Manual Stitch Settings When you press the adjust key, the screen shows the manual setting window. q Adjust key You can alter the stitch width (or needle drop position of the straight stitches), stitch length and needle thread tension.
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Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Adjusting thread tension This machine is equipped with automatic thread tension control, which optimizes the tension balance for the selected stitch pattern. “Auto” will be indicated in the thread tension window when automatic thread tension control is applied to the selected stitch pattern.
Page 38: Cloth Guide

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Cloth guide CAUTION: Always leave sufcient space to the left of the machine when using the cloth guide. Do not use the cloth guide when the buttonhole foot R is attached. The extension table cannot be opened when the cloth guide is in use.
Page 39: Buttonholes And Specialty Stitches

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Buttonholes and Specialty Stitches Variety of buttonholes Sensor (Square) buttonhole This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics. The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing a button in the foot.
Page 40: B1 Sensor (Square) Buttonhole

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine B1 Sensor (Square) buttonhole z Pull open the button holder of the automatic buttonhole foot R, and place the button in the button holder. Push it tightly against the button. q Button holder…
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Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine v Lower the buttonhole foot and pull down the buttonhole lever as far as it will go. Start sewing while pulling the needle thread lightly to the left. After sewing a few stitches, free the thread and continue sewing.
Page 42: Manual Settings

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Manual settings Press the adjust key and the manual setting window will open. q Altering buttonhole opening width Press the “+” key to make the buttonhole opening wider. Press the “–’’ key to make the buttonhole opening narrower.
Page 43: Using The Stabilizer Plate

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine 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. z Insert the tab of the stabilizer plate q into the slot w of the buttonhole foot.
Page 44: B2 Automatic (Square) Buttonhole

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine B2 Automatic (square) buttonhole Pull the button holder all the way out. Mark the buttonhole position on the fabric. Place the fabric under the foot, and lower the needle at the starting point.
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Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Step-3 Start sewing again, and the machine sews the front bartack and right side of the buttonhole. Stop the machine when you reach the ending point. Then press the reverse button. Step-4 Start sewing again, and the machine sews the back bartack and locking stitches then stops automatically with the needle in the up position.
Page 46: Other Buttonholes

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Other buttonholes B3 Round end and B4 ne fabric buttonholes The sewing procedure is the same as that of B1 sensor (square) buttonhole (refer to page 37). NOTE: The opening width can be adjusted from 0.2 to 2.0.
Page 47: Corded Buttonhole

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Corded buttonhole To sew a corded buttonhole, follow the same procedure as for B1 sensor (square) buttonhole. Select pattern B1. Place the button on the button holder on the buttonhole foot. Hook a ller cord on the spur on the front of the foot.
Page 48: B7 Darning

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine B7 Darning z Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R and pull the button holder all the way out. x Start the machine and sew to the required length, then press the reverse button. This sets the darning length.
Page 49: B9 Eyelet

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine B9 Eyelet The eyelet is used for belt holes, etc. Attach the satin stitch foot F. Place the garment under the foot and lower the needle to the starting point. Sew until the machine stops automatically.
Page 50: Decorative Stitches

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Decorative Stitches The patterns in this section are classied into 9 groups. These patterns are programmable and you can make a pattern combination. Applique stitches (A): 1 page Stitches in this group are for applique.
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Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Bridge stitches (BR): 1 page Bridge stitches are used for inserting straight stitches after a stitch pattern. The number beside the stitch image on the straight stitch key indicates the stitch count of a programmable unit.
Page 52: Quilting(Q)

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Quilting(Q) Using the quilting guide bar The quilting guide bar is helpful when sewing parallel, evenly spaced rows of stitches. Insert the quilting guide bar into the hole in the back of the foot holder. Slide the quilting guide bar and set it to the desired spacing.
Page 53: S1-S12 Decorative Satin Stitches

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine S1-S12 Decorative satin stitches Patterns S1 to S12 are decorative satin stitches for which the pattern length can be elongated without changing the stitch density. Press the adjust key to open the manual setting window.
Page 54: Twin Needle Sewing

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Twin Needle Sewing Some of the utility stitches and decorative stitches can be sewn with a twin needle. Replace the needle with the twin needle supplied with the standard accessories. CAUTION: Turn the power switch off or press the lockout key before changing the needle.
Page 55: Programming A Pattern Combination

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Programming a Pattern Combination The patterns in the decorative stitch category and monograms can be programmed to make a pattern combination. Press the program key and select as many patterns as you wish to program.
Page 56: Editing A Pattern Combination

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Editing a pattern combination Deleting the pattern The pattern before the cursor or shown in red is deleted by pressing the delete key. q Cursor w Delete key To delete a pattern in the middle of a combination, press the cursor key to select the pattern you wish to delete.
Page 57: Startover Key

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Startover key This is a 2-way function key to start sewing a pattern combination over from the beginning. When you stop sewing a pattern combination, the startover key is activated. The key shows a triangle and single bar that means the machine will start over from the current pattern.
Page 58: Monogramming

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Monogramming You can program letters for monogramming. Press the monogram key and the font selection window will open. q Monogram key You can select one of 3 fonts. Select the desired font by pressing the corresponding key.
Page 59: Manual Thread Tension

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Manual thread tension This machine is equipped with automatic thread tension control. However, you may need to manually adjust the tension balance depending on the sewing conditions. To adjust the thread tension, press the adjust key to open the manual setting window.
Page 60: Programming A Monogram

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Programming a monogram Simply enter the characters by pressing the corresponding keys to program a monogram. Example 1: “Quilt” in Block font Select Block font. Enter “Q”. Press the letter case key to select lower case.
Page 61: Sewing Application

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Sewing Application Sewing application is a unique feature that provides you with 12 useful sewing applications. Press the sewing application key and the sewing application menu will open. Press the next page key to show the second page of the menu.
Page 62: Seaming

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Seaming There are 4 types of stitches for seaming in this group. q Woven Straight stitches for seaming regular woven fabrics. w Stretch/Knit Narrow stretch stitches for seaming stretch or knit fabrics. e Curve Short straight stitches for seaming curved lines.
Page 63: Overedge

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Overedge q Woven Overcasting stitch for regular woven fabrics. w Stretch/Knit Knit stitch for nishing raw edges of stretch or knit fabrics. e Woven Overlock stitch similar to a professional overlocker stitch. r Heavy Double overedge stitch for preventing raw edges of linens and gabardines from ravelling.
Page 64: Blind Hem

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Blind hem Select “Blind Hem”. The following 2 options are available. q Woven For blind hemming regular woven fabric w Stretch/Knit For blind hemming stretch or knit fabric. To sew: Attach the blind hem foot G.
Page 65: Shell Tuck

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Altering blind hem stitch width Press the “+” key in the lower row to increase the stitch width. Press the “–” key in the lower row to decrease the stitch width. NOTE: You can move the left needle drop position with the “+” or “–”…
Page 66: Rolled Hem

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Rolled hem q Straight Stitch Rolled hemming with straight stitch w Zigzag Stitch Rolled hemming with narrow zigzag stitch e 4 mm & 6 mm (optional) Rolled hemming using optional rolled hemming feet D1…
Page 67: Zipper Sewing

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Zipper sewing q Lapped zipper Lapped zipper application with zipper foot E w Concealed zipper (optional) Concealed zipper application using optional concealed zipper foot Z. Lapped zipper sewing Press the lapped zipper icon and the zipper sewing window will open.
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Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Sew left side Attach zipper foot E. Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn 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 in place.
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Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Basting Replace the foot with zigzag foot A. Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together. q Basting Sew right side Replace the foot with zipper foot E. Backstitch across the end of opening to 1 cm (3/8).
Page 70: Gathering

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Gathering In addition to the regular gathering stitch, this section offers you a special stitch for easing sleeve tops. Easing a sleeve top Draw the bobbin thread up (refer to page 15). Sew a pair of lines, 3 mm (1/8) apart, along the edge of the sleeve top.
Page 71: Button Sewing

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Button sewing When attaching a button to thick fabric, you need to make a shank by using the button shank plate. Select “Shank”. Lower the feed dog. Attaching button sewing foot T Make sure to press the lockout key to lock the machine.
Page 72: Tacking

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Tacking Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotches and belt carriers where extra strength is needed. There are 3 auto tacking sizes and manual tacking available. Attach satin stitch foot F. Auto tacking Lower the needle at the starting point and start sewing.
Page 73: Applique

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Applique There are 6 types of applique stitches available in this section. You can select the needle stop position either up or down by pressing the needle stop position key. q Needle stop position key The letter above the stitch image denotes the baseline of the needle drop position.
Page 74: Patchwork

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Patchwork Patchwork piecing There are 3 stitches for seaming patchwork pieces in this section. The default stitch length is set at 1.8 mm, ideal for patchwork piecing, but you can ne tune the stitch length by pressing the “+”…
Page 75: Quilting

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Quilting In this section, 5 types of useful stitches for quilting are available. q Straight stitches w Clasp stitches e Free motion quilting stitches r Sculpture stitches t Hand-look quilt stitches Straight stitches The quilting guide bar is helpful when sewing parallel, evenly spaced rows of stitching.
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Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Free quilting For free quilting, use the darning foot PD-H (refer to page 18 for how to attach the darning foot). Lower the feed dog before start sewing. One stitch off The machine stops automatically…
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Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Sculpture stitches These stitches are used to accentuate design outlines and to create a mock hand-quilt. Hand-look quilt stitches Use a transparent nylon thread for the needle and ordinary sewing thread for the bobbin.
Page 78: Customizing Machine Settings

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS Press the set mode key to enter the machine setting mode. You can select various options and customize the machine settings to suit your personal preference. q Set mode key Press one of the 4 keys to select the mode to customize.
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Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Common Setting Mode q Screen Contrast You can adjust the contrast of the visual touch screen by pressing the “+” or “–” key. Sound Volume The buzzer sound can be adjusted by pressing the “+” or “–”…
Page 80: Formatting The Memory

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine y Formatting the memory If the internal memory of the machine or USB ash drive stick does not function due to damage to the memory bank, you need to re-enable it by formatting the memory.
Page 81: Background Color

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine o Background Color You can select black, green or pink for the background color of the visual touch screen by pressing the relevant icon key. !0 Reset All to Defaults Press the YES key to reset all the parameters to the original values (factory settings).
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Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Ordinary Sewing Setting Mode q Auto thread tension The machine automatically adjust the thread tension for the selected pattern. You can adjust the automatic thread tension level by pressing the “+” or “–” key.
Page 83: Cloth Guide

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine t Cloth Guide t-1 Calibration of the default position Attach the embroidery unit. The default position of the cloth guide is 15 mm (5/8) from the center needle drop position. However, you can ne tune the default position of the cloth guide.
Page 84: Favorite Stitch Adjustment

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine y Thread Cut after Auto-Lock The machine automatically trims the threads after sewing locking stitches when this option is turned on. The LED signal o is turned on when “Thread Cut after Auto-Lock” is on.
Page 85: Correcting Deformed Stitch Patterns

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Correcting Deformed 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.
Page 86: Embroidery Mode Embroidery Unit

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine EMBROIDERY MODE 57.5 cm (22-5/8) Embroidery Unit NOTE: 25 cm Be sure to provide sufcient space around the machine to (10) allow the hoop to move freely. Do not place anything inside the area shown on the left.
Page 87: Extending The Carriage Arm

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Extending the carriage arm Press down the carriage arm release lever to extend the carriage arm. q Carriage arm release lever w Carriage arm Swing out the carriage arm until it locks in the fully ex- tended position.
Page 88: Detaching The Embroidery Unit

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Detaching the embroidery unit NOTE: Be sure to remove the embroidery unit when carrying or storing the machine. Remove the hoop from the carriage and press the mode switch key to return the carriage to the home position.
Page 89: Attaching The Embroidery Foot

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Attaching the Embroidery Foot Use the embroidery foot P for embroidery. Raise the needle and presser foot. Turn the power switch off or press the lockout key. q Lockout key Loosen the setscrew with the screwdriver and remove the foot holder.
Page 90: Attaching The Straight Stitch Needle Plate

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Attaching the Straight Stitch Needle Plate Use the straight stitch needle plate for embroidery. Raise the needle and presser foot. Press the lockout key. q Lockout key Remove the extension table. Push down the needle plate release lever and the needle plate will snap off.
Page 91: Special Bobbin Holder For Embroidery

Special Bobbin Holder for Embroidery Replace the standard bobbin holder with the special bobbin holder for embroidery when using bobbin threads other than Janome bobbin thread for embroidery. NOTE: The special bobbin holder is marked with a yellow dot for identication.
Page 92: Embroidery Hoops

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Embroidery Hoops There are 2 embroidery hoops included in the standard accessories. q Embroidery hoop SQ14a An square embroidery hoop with a 14 cm (5.5) square embroidery area w Embroidery hoop RE20a A square embroidery hoop with a 20 cm (7.9) by 17 cm (6.7) embroidery area…
Page 93: Stabilizers

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Stabilizers To create the best quality embroidery, it is important to use stabilizers. How to use: Attach the stabilizer to the wrong side of the fabric. You may need to use more than one layer.
Page 94: Setting The Fabric In An Embroidery Hoop

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop Prepare a piece of fabric and attach a stabilizer to the wrong side of the fabric. The fabric and stabilizer should be larger than the hoop size.
Page 95: Attaching The Embroidery Hoop To The Machine

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine Turn the power switch on and open the carriage arm. Press the mode switch key and a warning message will appear. Press the OK key and the carriage will move to the starting position.
Page 96: Selecting Built-In Embroidery Designs

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Selecting Built-in Embroidery Designs Press the built-in design key and the rst page of the de- sign list of favorite designs will open. q Built-in design key Press the design category key to browse the design list by design category, or press the hoop selection key to browse the designs by hoop size.
Page 97: Monogramming

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Monogramming Press the monogram key and the monogram window for Gothic font will open. Press the font selection key to open the font selection window. q Monogram key w Font selection key You can select one of the 3 fonts for monogramming as well as 2 Letters, 3 Letters, border patterns and normal sew patterns.
Page 98: Function Keys

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Function keys q Font selection key Press this key to open the font selection window. w Lettering orientation key Press this key to select the horizontal or vertical orientation. e Letter size key You can select the following 3 letter sizes by pressing this key.
Page 99: Programming A Monogram

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Programming a monogram Example: Programming “R&B” in Gothic style font. Enter “R”, the cursor shifts to the right and “R” is automatically memorized. Press the letter size key and select small size. q Letter size key Enter “&”, the cursor shifts to the right and “&”…
Page 100: 2- Letter Monogram

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine 2- Letter monogram Example: 2-Letter in an octagon Press the font selection key. Select 2-letter. Select the octagon. Enter “A” and “B”. Press the OK key and a warning message will appear. Press the OK key and the carriage moves to starting position.
Page 101: Editing A Monogram

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Editing a monogram Deleting a character: Deleting “R” from “MART” Press the cursor key to move the cursor under “R” . q Cursor key Press the delete key and letter “R” is deleted.
Page 102: Ready To Sew Window

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Ready to Sew Window The ready to sew window shows embroidery function keys and information on the selected pattern. Stitch back/forward keys Press the “–” key to move the hoop back to a previous sewing point.
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Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine • Color section key Press this key to show the complete image of the selected design or partial image of each color section only. To view the next color section, press the next page key.
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Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Pattern tracing You can check the size of the embroidery area by tracing the pattern outline without stitching or with basting stitches. Press the trace key and the trace option window will open.
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Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Pattern information The visual touch screen displays the following details: q Hoop size w Presser foot pressure e Tension setting r Dimension of the design t Required sewing time y Maximum sewing speed…
Page 106: Starting To Sew Embroidery

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Starting to sew embroidery Select the desired pattern. Press the jog/stitch key to show the jog keys. q Jog/stitch key Adjust the hoop position with the jog keys so that the needle position comes right above the center of the centerlines on the fabric.
Page 107: Fringe Designs

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Fringe designs Fringe designs are special patterns for creating fringed embroidery designs. You can make attractive fringed designs easily. Example: Fringe design SQ14a-125 Select fringe design SQ14a-125 and sew the pattern as you would sew a normal embroidery design.
Page 108: Applique Designs

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Applique designs Patterns SQ14a-75, -76, -77, -127 and -128 are special designs for machine embroidery applique. You can attach applique piece to background fabric and embroider applique design at the same time. Example: Applique design SQ14a-76 Prepare background fabric and applique fabric.
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Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Alternative method Prepare applique fabric larger than hoop size. Set the applique fabric to the hoop. Sew the rst section (color) only. Remove the hoop and unhoop the applique fabric. Cut the applique fabric along the stitching line to make an applique piece.
Page 110: Editing Mode

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Editing Mode In the editing mode, you can edit and combine patterns to create original embroidery designs. Press the editing mode key and the editing window for the hoop RE20a will open. q Editing mode key You can select other hoop sizes.
Page 111
Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Resizing a pattern Press the resize key to open the resize option window. q Resize key You can change the embroidery pattern size from 80% to 120% of the original size. Press the “+” key to enlarge the pattern size.
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Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Zooming in the editing window Press the zoom key to view the enlarged image in the editing window. Press the zoom key again to return to the original view. q Zoom key To scroll the window, press the scroll key and drag the window in the desired direction.
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Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Saving a le You can save original embroidery designs created in embroidery mode or programmed pattern combinations in ordinary sewing mode as les in the built-in memory and/ or USB ash drive (refer to page 117).
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Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Color grouping When combining duplicated patterns, you can reduce the number of color sections with color grouping. For example, this combined design pattern has 16 color sections. Press the color group key and the color grouping window will open.
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Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Monogramming in an arc In the editing mode, you can make a monogram in an up- per or lower arc. Enter the characters and press the OK key. The entered characters are displayed in the editing window.
Page 116: Free Arm Hoop (Optional Item)

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Free Arm Hoop (optional item) 20 cm The optional free arm hoop FA10a is specially designed or less for embroidering tubular garments such as sleeves, pant legs etc. 20 cm Check the opening size of the tubular portion of the or wider garment.
Page 117: Customizing Machine Settings Embroidery Mode Settings

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS Embroidery mode settings Press the embroidery setting mode key (refer to page 75). q Auto thread tension The auto thread tension level can be adjusted with the “+” or “–” key. Increase the value when using the same threads on the bobbin and needle.
Page 118
Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine i Auto thread cutting (basic) The machine automatically trims the threads when it stops to change the thread to the next color when this option is turned on. Press the ON/OFF key to turn this function on or off.
Page 119
Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine !1 Grid line on/off Turn this option on to show grid in the editing window or turn it off to hide the grid. !2 Grid size You can change grid size by pressing the “+” or “–” key.
Page 120: File Management

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine FILE MANAGEMENT Ordinary sewing Embroidery Saving and Opening a File Saving a le You can save programmed pattern combinations in ordinary sewing mode or original embroidery designs created in embroidery mode as les in the built-in memory and/or USB ash drive.
Page 121: Creating A New Folder

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Creating a new folder Embroidery Ordinary sewing Press the new folder key and the keyboard window will open. q New folder key Enter a folder name and press the OK key. A new folder is created under the assigned name.
Page 122: Opening The Le

File attribute There are 4 le attr ibutes as follows: : *.JEF (Janome embroidery format) : *.JEF+ (editable Janome embroidery format) : *.JPX (*.JEF+ with a background bitmap image) : *.JPX (*.JEF+ with hoop FA10a limit) Viewing le names In the le list window, the le icon key can show up to 8 characters of the le name.
Page 123: Changing A Name Of The Le Or Folder

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Changing a name of the le or folder Embroidery Ordinary sewing Press the save le key and select the le you wish to change its name. Press the rename key. The name of the le or folder will change.
Page 124: Care And Maintenance

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Hook Area Clean the hook area at least once a month. Remove the needle plate (refer to page 19). Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine.
Page 125: Cleaning The Inside Of The Thread Guide

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine 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.
Page 126: Troubleshooting

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Troubleshooting Reference Problem Cause See page 121. The machine is noisy. 1. Thread is jammed in the hook area. See page 121. 2. The feed dog is packed with lint. See page 13.
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Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine Problem Cause Reference The cloth is not feeding 1. The feed dog is packed with lint. See page 121. smoothly. 2. The stitches are too ne. Make stitches longer. 3. The feed dog is lowered.
Page 128: Stitch Chart

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine STITCH CHART Ordinary Sewing Utility (U) Satin (S) Bridge (B Buttonhole (B) Decorativ Applique (A) Heirloom (H) Quilt (Q) Long (L) Pictograp Play (PL) www.aaasewing.com MC9900 Owners Manual/ User Guide…
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Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine STITCH CHART Ordinary Sewing Satin (S) Bridge (BR) Satin (S) Decorative (D) Bridge (BR) Decorative (D) Long (L) Pictograph (P) Long (L) Play (PL) Pictograph (P) Play (PL) www.aaasewing.com MC9900 Owners Manual/ User Guide…
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Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine STITCH CHART Ordinary Sewing Block Script Block (9 mm) www.aaasewing.com MC9900 Owners Manual/ User Guide…
Page 131: Design Chart

Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine DESIGN CHART Pattern images are not to scale. Embroidery Favorite Designs (SQ14a) (RE20a) Geometric Designs (SQ14a) Pantry Designs (SQ14a) (SQ14a) (RE20a) (RE20a) www.aaasewing.com MC9900 Owners Manual/ User Guide…
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Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine DESIGN CHART Pattern images are not to scale. Embroidery Monochrome Designs (SQ14a) (RE20a) Cross Stitch Designs (SQ14a) Quilting Designs (SQ14a) (RE20a) Fringe Designs (SQ14a) (RE20a) www.aaasewing.com MC9900 Owners Manual/ User Guide…
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Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine DESIGN CHART Pattern images are not to scale. Embroidery Floral Alphabet Designs (SQ14a) Calibration Pattern www.aaasewing.com MC9900 Owners Manual/ User Guide…
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Janome MC9900 Instruction Manual Janome Embroidery Machine DESIGN CHART Embroidery Script Gothic Cheltenham 2 Letters / 3 Letters Border Normal Sew www.aaasewing.com MC9900 Owners Manual/ User Guide…
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

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.

DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1.An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1.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.

Return 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 and/or cutting blade.

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

The design and specifications are subject to change without a prior notice.

Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance. (European Union only)

GETTING READY TO SEW	TABLE OF CONTENTS
	Gathering	67
Names of Parts…………………………………………………………	1-2
Embroidery unit case……………………………………………………	2	Basting…………………………………………………………………..	67
Standard Accessories………………………………………………..	3-4	Button sewing………………………………………………………….	68
Extension Table……………………………………………………………	5	Tacking…………………………………………………………………..	69
Accessory Storage……………………………………………………….	5	Applique…………………………………………………………………	70
Changeable Frame……………………………………………………….	5	Patchwork……………………………………………………………….	71
Connecting the Power Supply………………………………………..	6	Quilting………………………………………………………………	72-74
Controlling Sewing Speed……………………………………………..	7	CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS
Speed control slider……………………………………………………	7
Foot control………………………………………………………………	7	Common Setting Mode ………………………………………….	75-78
Machine Operating Buttons……………………………………………	8	Ordinary Sewing Setting Mode………………………………..	79-81
Touch Panel Keys…………………………………………………………	9	Correcting Deformed Stitch Patterns…………………………….	82
Setting the Spool of Thread………………………………………….	10	EMBROIDERY MODE
Winding the Bobbin………………………………………………..	10-12
Removing the bobbin……………………………………………….	10	Embroidery Unit…………………………………………………………	83
Winding the bobbin…………………………………………………..	11	Attaching the embroidery unit……………………………………	83
Inserting the bobbin………………………………………………….	12	Extending the carriage arm……………………………………….	84
Threading the Machine……………………………………………….	13	Detaching the embroidery unit…………………………………..	85
Needle threader…………………………………………………………	14	Attaching the Embroidery Foot……………………………………..	86
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread……………………………………..	15	Foot pressure…………………………………………………………….	86
Replacing Needles……………………………………………………..	16	Attaching the Straight Stitch Needle Plate……………………..	87
Replacing the Presser Foot………………………………………….	17	Special Bobbin Holder for Embroidery…………………………..	88
Replacing the Foot Holder…………………………………………..	18	Embroidery Hoops……………………………………………………..	89
Replacing the Needle Plate………………………………………….	19	Stabilizers………………………………………………………………….	90
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot…………………………	20	Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop……………………..	91
Knee lifter………………………………………………………………….	20	Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine……………..	92
Adjusting the Foot Pressure…………………………………………	21	Selecting Built-in Embroidery Designs…………………………..	93
Raising and Dropping the Feed Dog……………………………..	21	Monogramming………………………………………………………….	94
Mode Selection………………………………………………………….	22	Function keys………………………………………………………….	95
		Programming a monogram………………………………………..	96
ORDINARY SEWING MODE		2- Letter monogram………………………………………………….	97
Ordinary Stitch Patterns………………………………………….	23-24	Editing a monogram…………………………………………………	98
Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Mode…………………..	25-26	Ready to Sew Window………………………………………….	99-102
Utility Stitches…………………………………………………………….	27	Starting to sew embroidery………………………………………..	103
Straight stitches………………………………………………………….	27	Fringe designs……………………………………………………….	104
Starting to sew………………………………………………………..	27	Applique designs……………………………………………..	105-106
Sewing from the edge of thick fabric…………………………..	27	Editing Mode……………………………………………………………	107
Changing sewing direction………………………………………..	27	Free Arm Hoop (optional item)……………………………………	113
Turning a square corner……………………………………………	27	CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS
Securing seams………………………………………………………	28
Cutting threads………………………………………………………..	28	Embroidery mode settings…………………………………..	114-116
Using the seam guide lines………………………………………….	28	FILE MANAGEMENT
Variety of straight stitches……………………………………….	29-30
Zigzag stitches…………………………………………………………..	30	Saving and Opening a File…………………………………………	117
Variety of overcasting stitches……………………………….	31-32	Saving a file…………………………………………………………..	117
Manual Stitch Settings……………………………………………	33-34	Creating a new folder……………………………………………..	118
Cloth guide………………………………………………………………..	35	Opening the file……………………………………………………..	119
Buttonholes and Specialty Stitches……………………………….	36	Viewing file names…………………………………………………	119
B1 Sensor (Square) buttonhole………………………………..	37-38	Changing a name of the file or folder………………………..	120
Manual settings………………………………………………………….	39	CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Using the Stabilizer Plate…………………………………………….	40
B2 Automatic (square) buttonhole…………………………….	41-42	Cleaning the Hook Area…………………………………………….	121
Other buttonholes……………………………………………………….	43	Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide………………………	122
Corded buttonhole………………………………………………………	44	Troubleshooting………………………………………………….	123-124
B7 Darning………………………………………………………………..	45	STITCH CHART ………………………………………………..	125-127
B9 Eyelet…………………………………………………………………..	46	DESIGN CHART ……………………………………………….	128-131
Decorative Stitches………………………………………………..	47-48
Quilting(Q)…………………………………………………………………	49
S1-S12 Decorative satin stitches………………………………….	50
Twin Needle Sewing……………………………………………………	51
Programming a Pattern Combination…………………………….	52
Editing a pattern combination………………………………………	53
Startover key……………………………………………………………..	54
Checking pattern combination length…………………………….	54
Monogramming………………………………………………………….	55
Function keys…………………………………………………………….	55
Manual thread tension…………………………………………………	56
Individual thread tension…………………………………………..	56
Unified thread tension………………………………………………	56
Spacing…………………………………………………………………….	56
Reducing the size of letters………………………………………….	56
Programming a monogram…………………………………………..	57
Sewing Application……………………………………………………..	58
Seaming…………………………………………………………………	59
Overedge………………………………………………………………..	60
Blind hem……………………………………………………………….	61
Shell tuck………………………………………………………………..	62
Rolled hem……………………………………………………………..	63
Zipper sewing……………………………………………………..	64-66

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GETTING READY TO SEW

Names of Parts

q Top cover w Spool pin

e Spool holder (Large)

ur Touch panel stylus holder i t Bobbin thread cutter B

y Presser foot pressure dial u Bobbin winder spindle

i Bobbin thread cutter A o Thread take-up lever

!0	Visual touch screen
	!0

	Changeable frame
	!1
	Knee lifter socket
	!2
	Feed balancing dial cap
	!3
	Extension table
	!4
	(accessory storage)
	Needle plate release lever
	!5
	Thread cutter/holder
	!6
	Face plate
!1	!7

!8Hook cover release button

!9Hook cover plate @0Needle plate @1Zigzag foot A @2Presser foot holder @3Lever

@4Needle threader @5Buttonhole lever @6Needle clamp screw

@7Start/stop button @8Reverse button @9Auto-lock button #0Needle up/down button #1Thread cutter button #2Speed control slider

w e

r		u
	y
	t

q Handwheel

wConnector for external thread cutter switch

e USB port

r Drop feed dog lever t Machine socket

y Foot control jack u Power switch i Carrying handle

o Presser foot lifter !0Cover

!1Embroidery unit socket !2Embroidery unit !3Carriage arm

!4Carriage arm release lever

	q Semi-hard fabric cover
q	w Embroidery unit case
	w

	w	Embroidery unit case
		To use:
q	w	Open the flaps.
	Attach the supporter as shown.

		Place the embroidery unit as shown
		so the supporter prevents the
		embroidery unit sways inside the
		case while carrying.
		qFlaps
	e	wSupporter
	eEmbroidery unit

q	w	e	r	t
y	u	i		o

@4 @5 @6 @7

Standard Accessories

q Zigzag foot A (set on the machine) w Overedge foot M

e Satin stitch foot F

r Blind hemming foot G t Zipper foot E

y Automatic buttonhole foot R u Stabilizer plate

i Rolled hem foot D o Darning foot PD-H !0Button sewing foot T !1/4˝ seam foot O !2Embroidery foot P

!3Straight stitch needle plate !4Bobbin X 5 (1 set on the machine) !5Needle set

!6Screwdriver !7Lint brush

!8Seam ripper (buttonhole opener) !9Quilting guide bar

@0Spool holder X 2 (large) (1 set on the machine)

@1Spool holder X 2 (small) @2Extra spool pin @3Scissors

@4Button shank plate @5Touch panel stylus @6Bobbin holder cleaner

@7Changeable frame X2 (Metallic Green, Pearl White)

@8Cloth guide

q Embroidery hoop SQ14a (with template) w Embroidery hoop RE20a (with template) e Magnetic clamps (X4)

r Bobbin holder for embroidery t Power supply cable

y Knee lifter u Foot control

i Instruction book

o Key icon reference chart !0Instructional DVD !1Template CD

Extension Table

The extension table provides an extended sewing area and can be removed for free arm sewing.

To remove:

Draw the table to the left.

To attach:

Slide the table on the base and push it to the right.

Free arm sewing

The free arm is used for stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or any other tubular garments.

It is also useful for darning socks or elbows.

q		Accessory Storage
		The accessories can be conveniently stored in the
		compartment in the extension table.
		Pull the lid towards you to open the accessory storage.
		q Straight stitch needle plate
	e	w Extra spool pin
w	e Bobbins


		Other accessories can be stored in the compartment.

Changeable Frame

You can replace the changeable frame with the attached changeable frames (Pearl white or Metallic green).

To remove:

Hold the changeable frame with your hand, and slide the frame up.

Remove hooks from holes to remove the frame.

To attach:

Match the hooks to the holes.

Push the frame against the machine and slide it down along the machine to fit into the place.

Connecting the Power Supply

		z First make sure the power switch q is off.
		x Insert the machine plug w of the power supply cable
		into the machine socket e.
		c Insert the power supply plug r into the wall outlet t,
	z	and turn the power switch q on.
q	qPower switch
	wMachine plug

	c	eMachine socket
	rPower supply plug

		tWall outlet
		NOTES:
		Make sure to use the power supply cable that came
	w	with the machine.
	If you turn off the power switch, wait for 5 seconds

		before turning it on again.
	e	WARNING:
	t	While in operation, always keep your eyes on the
	r	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, pull out the cord from
	z	the foot control and insert the pin connector into the jack
		on the machine.
q		z First make sure the power switch q is off.
v	x Insert the machine plug w of the power supply cable

		into the machine socket e.
		c Draw out the cord from the foot control and insert the
		pin connector r into the jack t on the machine.
	t	v Insert the power supply plug y into the wall outlet u,
	r	and turn the power switch q on.
		qPower switch
e	w	wMachine plug
		eMachine socket
		rPin connector
		tJack
		yPower supply plug

uuWall outlet

y	NOTE:
	The start/stop button does not work when the foot
	control is connected.

Operating Instructions:

The symbol “O” on the 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.

Controlling Sewing Speed

Speed control slider

You can limit the maximum sewing speed in both the ordinary sewing mode and embroidery mode 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.

The sewing speed can be changed while stitching.

Foot control

Pressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed. The harder you press the foot control, the faster the machine runs.

		NOTES:
		The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the
		speed control slider when the foot control is fully
		depressed.
		This machine is equipped with an automatic shutdown
		safety feature to prevent overheating whenever the
		machine is running overloaded. Follow the safety
		instructions that appear on the visual touch screen.
	q
	w	Cord storage
		The cord of the foot control can be conveniently stored in
		the cord storage under the base cover of the foot control.
		q Base cover
		w Cord
		e Hooks
	e	Operating Instructions:
	Foot control model 21380 is for use with this sewing

		machine.

			Machine Operating Buttons
			q 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.
u	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
y	down the sewing speed and the machine will stop when
		t	the button is released.

	r		NOTES:
		• The start/stop button cannot be used when the foot

	e		control is connected to the machine.
		• You can select the desired start-up speed from
	w		slow, normal or high (refer to page 79).

		w Reverse button

	q		When sewing stitch pattern U1, U4, U9, U10, Q1-Q3 or
		BR1-5, the machine will sew in reverse as long as the

			reverse button is pressed.
			If stitch pattern U1, U4, U9, U10, Q1-Q3 or BR1-5, 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.
			e Auto-lock button
			When sewing stitch pattern U1, U4, U9, U10, Q1-Q3 or
			BR1-5, 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 “Thread Cut after Auto-Lock” option is turned on (refer to page 81).

r 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 79).

NOTE:

The LED signal y is turned on when the down position is selected and vice versa.

t 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 28).

NOTES:

• The LED signal u blinks when the machine trims threads.

• The LED signal u turns on when “Thread Cut

after Auto-Lock” is ON in setting mode (refer to page 81).

• Use the thread cutter on the face cover if the thread is #30 or thicker.

							Touch Panel Keys

							CAUTION:
						q	Do not press the touch panel or visual touch screen with
						hard or sharp objects like pencils, screwdrivers or the

							like. Use the touch panel stylus included in the standard
							accessories.
						w
						q Home key



							Press this key to return to the initial page of the ordinary
							sewing mode or embroidery mode.
						e	w Mode switch key


							Press this key to enter into embroidery mode or to return
							to ordinary sewing mode.
						r	e Open file key


							Press this key and the open file window will open.
							You can open pattern combinations, monograms and
							embroidery designs saved in the machine’s internal

tmemory or on a USB flash drive.

r Set mode key

Press this key to enter the setting mode. You can

customize the machine settings to your preference.

The machine settings for Common Settings, Ordinary

Sewing, Embroidery and Choose Language are available

in this mode (refer to page 75-81 and 114-116).

t 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 are deactivated.

To unlock the machine, press this key again.

y Page keys

Press the page key to display the next page or previous page. Press and hold the page key to turn the pages continuously.

u Touch bar

Press on the bar and slide to the right or left to display the next page or previous page.

Setting the Spool of Thread

Open the top cover.

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.

NOTE:

Use the small spool holder to hold narrow or small spools of thread.

Extra spool pin

Use the extra spool pin when you need to wind the bobbin without unthreading the machine while working on a sewing project.

Insert the extra spool pin into the hole as shown.

Place a spool of thread on the extra spool pin and fix the spool with the spool holder.

NOTE:

The extra spool pin is also used for twin needle sewing.

	Winding the Bobbin
z	Removing the bobbin
	CAUTION:
	Press the lockout key or turn the power switch off.
	z Slide the hook cover release button to the right, and
	remove the hook cover plate.
	x Remove the bobbin from the bobbin holder.
x	NOTE:

	Use the plastic bobbins (marked with a “J”) for
	horizontal hook. Using other bobbins, such as pre-
	wound paper bobbins, may cause stitching problems
	and/or damage to the bobbin holder.

u y

Winding the bobbin

zPull the thread from the spool.

Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread into the guide slot q.

q Guide slot

xDraw the thread to the left and forward around the thread guide w.

Draw the thread to the rear and to the right around and under the guide plate e.

Firmly pull the thread to the right while holding it with both hands.

w Thread guide e Guide plate

c		c Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
r	t
rBobbin

		tBobbin winder spindle

vPass the thread to the bobbin.

Hold the thread with both hands and wind it around

the bobbin clockwise several times.

b Insert the thread into one of the slits u of the flange plate y and pull the thread to cut.

yFlange plate uSlit

nPush the bobbin to the right. The visual touch screen will show the bobbin winding sign.

mStart the machine. When the bobbin is fully wound, it will stop spinning automatically.

Stop the machine and return the bobbin winder to its

original position by moving the spindle to the left.

, Remove the bobbin. Cut the thread with bobbin thread cutter B.

iBobbin thread cutter B

q w

c y

v i

Inserting the bobbin

zPress the lockout key.

Place a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise as shown on the hook cover plate.

qEnd of thread wBobbin holder eHook cover plate

xHold the bobbin with fingertip so it does not rotate.

Guide the thread into the front notch of the bobbin holder.

Pull the thread to the left to pass it under the guide. rFront notch

tGuide

cDraw the thread to the left to pass it into the guide path marked “1”.

Make sure that the thread comes out from the side notch of the bobbin holder.

yGuide path 1 uSide notch

NOTE:

If the thread does not come out from the side notch, rethread from step z.

vContinue to draw the thread along the guide path marked “2” and pull the thread to the right through the slit. The thread will be cut to a proper length and held in place.

iGuide path 2 oSlit (Thread cutter)

bSet the left edge of the hook cover plate into opening. Push down the hook cover plate to fit in place.

!0Hook cover plate

NOTE:

Unless otherwise noted, you can start sewing without drawing up the bobbin thread.

Refer to page 15 for how to draw up the bobbin thread.

	x		Threading the Machine
		Press the needle up/down button to raise the take-up lever
		z
		to the highest position.
v
		Press the lockout key to lockout the machine. Raise the

			presser foot.
			q Lockout key
			Pass the thread in order from z to m.

b c

n m

z Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread into the guide slot.

w Guide slot

xHold 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.

e Corner of the guide r Right channel

cDraw the thread down along the right channel and around the bottom of the thread guide plate.

Pull the thread up along the left channel. r Right channel

t Thread guide plate y Left channel

vWhile 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 draw it into the eye of the take-up lever.

u Eye of the take-up lever

bThen pull the thread down along the left channel and through the lower thread guide.

i Lower thread guide

nSlide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide from the left.

o Needle bar thread guide

mThread the needle with the needle threader (refer to the next page).

Needle threader

NOTE:

The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16 needle.

Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended.

Make sure the machine is locked out.

Lower the presser foot.

zPull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go. The threader hook comes out through the needle eye from behind.

q Threader knob w Threader hook

xDraw the thread from the left to the right, under the left guide, threader hook and right guide.

Draw the thread around the right guide toward you. e Left guide

r Right guide

cRaise the threader slowly so a loop of the thread is pulled up through the needle eye.

t Thread loop

vPull the thread loop to take the thread end out through the needle eye to the rear.

Press the lockout key to unlock the machine.

NOTE:

The needle threader cannot be used with a twin needle.

	Drawing up the Bobbin Thread
	After using auto thread cutting or threading the bobbin
	holder, you can start sewing without drawing up the
	bobbin thread.
q	However, you need to draw up the bobbin thread when
sewing gathering stitches etc.
z	z Remove the bobbin. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin
	holder again and rethread the bobbin holder according
	to the instructions on page 12, but leave a 10 cm (4˝)
	tail of bobbin thread as shown.
	qBobbin thread
	NOTE:
w	Do not cut the bobbin thread with the thread cutter.
	w Thread cutter
x	x Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly
	with your left hand.
	eNeedle thread

c	c Press the needle up/down button twice to lower and
	raise the needle to pick up the bobbin thread.
	rNeedle up/down button

v	v Pull both threads 10 cm (4˝) under and behind the
	presser foot.

Replacing Needles

CAUTION:

Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the power switch off before replacing the needle.

	Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.
	Press the lockout key.
q	q Lockout key

Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise.

Remove the needle from the clamp. w Needle clamp screw

	e	Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat
	side of the needle to the rear.

w		e Flat side

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
r	be consistent.
	r Gap

Never use a blunt needle.

Fabric	Thread	Needle

	Lawn	Silk #80-100	#9/65-11/75
Fine	Georgette	Cotton #80-100
Blue tip needle
	Tricot	Synthetic #80-100


	Sheeting	Silk #50
	Jersey	#11/75-14/90
Medium	Cotton #50-80
Wool	Red tip needle
	Synthetic #50-80
	Knit


	Denim	Silk #30-50
	Tweed	#14/90-16/100
Heavy weight	Cotton #40-50
Coating	Purple tip needle

	Synthetic #40-50
	Quilting

Fabric and Needle Chart

•For general sewing, use needle size

#11/75 or #14/90.

•Fine threads and needles should be used for sewing fine fabrics.

•In general, use the same thread for both needle and bobbin.

•Use a blue tip needle for sewing fine fabrics, stretch fabrics and buttonholes to prevent skipped stitches.

•Use a purple tip needle for sewing thick fabrics, denims, quilt layers and across the hem to prevent skipped stitches.

•Use a stabilizer or interface for stretch or fine fabrics to prevent seam puckering.

•Always test the thread and needle size on a small piece of the same fabric you will use for actual sewing.

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.

For embroidery:

•In general, use a blue tip needle.

•Use a red tip needle for dense stitch embroidery.

Replacing the Presser Foot

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 by pressing the needle up/down button. Press the lockout key.

q Lockout key

Raise the presser foot lifter. w Presser foot lifter

Press the black lever on the backside of the foot holder. The presser foot will snap off.

e Lever

CAUTION

To avoid damaging the lever, do not push it down.

		Place the desired foot under the foot holder so that the
		pin of the foot lies just under the groove of the foot holder.
		Lower the presser foot lifter to lock the foot in place.
	t	r Pin
	t Groove

	r	Each foot is marked with an identification letter.
		y Identification letter

	Replacing the Foot Holder
w	Replace the foot holder, if you use the darning foot or
	embroidery foot.
	CAUTION:
	Press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the
	power switch off before replacing the foot holder.
q	Removing the presser foot holder

	Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.
	Press the lockout key and raise the presser foot with the
	presser foot lifter.
e	q Lockout key
	w Presser foot lifter
	Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the presser foot
	holder.
	e Thumbscrew

	Attaching the darning foot PD-H
q	Attach the darning foot PD-H to the presser bar by putting
	the pin on the needle clamp screw.

w	q Pin

	w Needle clamp screw
	Tighten the thumbscrew firmly with the screwdriver.

Attaching the embroidery foot P

Attach the embroidery foot P to the presser bar from behind.

Tighten the thumbscrew firmly with the screwdriver.

Replacing the Needle Plate

Use the straight stitch needle plate when sewing fine fabrics and also when embroidering.

									CAUTION:

									Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
									the machine before replacing the needle plate.

								q	Raise the needle and press the lockout key.
								Raise the presser foot lifter to raise the presser foot.

									q Lockout key

Slide the extension table to the left to remove it.

Push down the needle plate release lever and the needle plate will snap off.

w Needle plate release lever

A message will appear warning that the needle plate is not secured.

Raise the presser foot lifter to the extra lifted position. Remove the needle plate to the right.

e Extra lifted position

Raise the presser foot lifter to the extra lifted position. Place the straight stitch needle plate on the machine. Set the left edge of the needle plate into the opening.

Push down on the mark of the needle plate until it locks in place.

A confirmation message will appear.

Press the X key and the straight stitch is automatically selected.

Turn the hand wheel slowly and make sure that the needle does not hit the needle plate.

Press the lockout key to unlock.

CAUTION:

Never press the needle plate release lever while running the machine.

Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot

The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. q 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.

w Extra lifted position

		Knee lifter
		The knee lifter is extremely helpful when sewing
	r	patchwork, quilting etc., since it allows you to handle the
	fabric while your knee controls the presser foot.

	w	Attaching the knee lifter
	e
	Match the ribs on the knee lifter with the notches in the

		knee lifter socket and insert the knee lifter.
		q Knee lifter
		w Knee lifter socket
		e Rib
		r Notch
	q	Adjusting the knee lifter
		The angle of knee lifter can be adjusted to fit your knee.
		Loosen the setscrew and slide the angle bar in or out to
		adjust the angle of the knee lifter.
	t	Tighten the setscrew to secure the angle bar.
		t Setscrew
		y Angle bar

Using the knee lifter

y	Push the knee lifter with your knee to 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.

		Adjusting the Foot Pressure
	q	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.
		q Foot pressure dial
		w Setting mark
		e Recommended setting
w		Reduce the pressure when sewing fine synthetics and

		stretch fabrics.
		To reduce the pressure, set the dial at a lower number.

Raising and 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.

	q Drop feed lever
w	w 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.
	The feed dog position will be show on the visual touch
	screen.
	e Dropped position
q	r Raised position

NOTE:

If you start the machine with the feed dog lowered, a message will appear on the visual touch screen.

Mode Selection

When you turn the power switch on, the visual touch screen will show the ordinary sewing mode after a few seconds.

The machine is set for straight stitch sewing.

					q	NOTE:

					After turning on the power, it takes several seconds to

						display the opening window.
						(This is the required boot up procedure.)

To switch to the embroidery mode, first turn the power w e switch off then attach the embroidery unit.

Turn the power switch on and press the mode switch key. q Mode switch key

A confirmation message w will appear. Do not press the OK key or X key. Open the carriage arm and the message e will appear. Press the OK key to switch to the embroidery mode and the carriage will move to the starting position.

To switch back to the ordinary sewing mode, press the mode switch key and follow the instructions in the confirmation message.

For embroidery sewing, please refer to embroidery sewing instruction from page 83.

(A)		(H)	(L)

(Q)		(S)	(PL)

(BR)	(D)

ORDINARY SEWING MODE

Ordinary Stitch Patterns

In the ordinary sewing mode, there are 4 categories available.

1.Utility stitches and Buttonholes

2.Decorative and quilting stitches

3.Monogramming

4.Sewing applications

Press one of the icon keys to select the category.

NOTE:

In this manual, the pattern number refers to the initial for each group.

For example pattern #3 in the Buttonhole is referred to as pattern B3.

q Utility stitches, Buttonholes and speciality stitches

You can select utility stitches (U), buttonholes and speciality stitches (B) in this category.

		w Decorative and quilting stitches
	(P)	This category consists of the following 9 groups.
	Applique stitches (A)

		Heirloom stitches (H)
		Quilting stitches (Q)
		Satin stitches (S)
		Bridge stitches (BR)
		Decorative stitches (D)
		Long stitches (L)
		Pictograph stitches (P)
		Play stitches (PL)
		e Monogramming
		You can program lettering as well as a
		combination of characters.

r	r Sewing applications
You can select the appropriate stitch for a
	specific sewing project and fabric type from the
	designated applications in this category.

Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Mode

q Adjust key

Press this key to open the manual setting window. You can adjust the settings of the stitch width, stitch

length, thread tension, and cloth guide position. (refer to pages 33-35).

w Twin needle key

Press this key to set the stitch width for twin needle sewing (refer to page 51).

The key will be grayed out if the selected pattern is not suitable for twin needle sewing.

e Program key

Press this key to program a pattern combination. When this key is pressed, the cursor keys, mirror image keys, delete key and save file key will appear.

r Vertical mirror image key

Press this key to sew a vertical mirror image of the selected pattern (refer to page 52).

t Horizontal mirror image key

Press this key to sew a horizontal mirror image of the selected pattern. The key is grayed out if the selected pattern cannot be turned over (refer to page 52).

y Delete key

Press this key to delete the pattern from the pattern combination.

u Save file key

Press this key to save the pattern combination as a file.

Utility Stitches

Straight stitches

Patterns U1 to U5 are straight stitches for seaming. Press the pattern selection key for the desired stitch.

NOTE:

When sewing fine fabrics with straight stitch, select patterns U1, U2 or U3, and use straight stitch needle plate for better sewing result (refer to page 19).

Starting to sew

Place the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate. Lower the needle to the point where you want to start.

Pull the needle thread towards the rear and lower the foot.

Press the start/stop button or foot control to start sewing. Gently guide the fabric along the seam guide line letting the fabric go naturally.

q Start/stop button

NOTES:

•Pull the needle thread to the left when using satin stitch foot F or automatic buttonhole foot R.

•After using auto thread cutting or threading the bobbin holder, you can start sewing without drawing up the bobbin thread. However, you need to pull the needle thread towards the rear.

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 at the extreme edge of thick fabrics or for sewing across a hem.

Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where you wish to start sewing.

Lower the foot while pushing in the black button. The foot is locked in the horizontal position to avoid slipping. After a few stitches, the black button is released automatically.

w Black button

Changing sewing direction

Stop the machine and raise the presser foot lifter to raise the presser foot.

Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing direction as desired.

Lower the presser foot.

Start sewing in a new direction.

Turning a square corner

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 lifter and turn the fabric 90 degrees.

Lower the presser foot.

Start sewing in the new direction. e Cornering guide

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.

q Reverse button

Press the reverse button once when sewing the lock-a-matic stitch (pattern U2) or locking stitch (pattern U3) and the machine will lock the stitches off and stop automatically.

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.

w Thread cutter button

NOTES:

The thread cutter button does not function when the presser foot is up.

Use the thread cutter on the face plate to cut specialized or thick threads if the auto thread cutter does not work well.

To use the thread cutter on the face plate, remove the fabric and draw it to the back.

Pull the threads up and slip them between the thread cutter and face plate from behind.

Pull the threads toward you to cut. e Thread cutter

Using the seam guide lines

The seam guides on the needle plate and hook cover help you measure seam allowance.

NOTE:

The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance from the center needle position in millimeters and inches.

Angle scale on the needle plate

The angle scales are marked at 45, 60, 90 and 120 degrees.

Use the broken lines when piecing patchwork pieces with the 1/4˝ seam foot O.

Variety of straight stitches

U1 Straight stitch in center needle position

Use this stitch for seaming, rolled hemming etc.

U2 Lock-a-matic stitch

Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a seam with backstitching.

When you reach the end of the seam, press the reverse button once.

The machine will sew four reverse stitches, four forward stitches, and then stop sewing automatically.

U3 Locking stitch

This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking stitch is needed.

The machine will sew several locking stitches at the beginning 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.

U4 Straight stitch in left needle position

Use this stitch to seam fabrics close to the edge.

U5 Triple stretch stitch

This strong, durable stitch is recommended for areas where both elasticity and strength are needed to ensure comfort and durability.

Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole seams.

Also use it when constructing items such as backpacks for extra strength.

U6, U7 Stretch stitches

These are narrow stretch stitches designed to eliminate puckering on knit fabrics and bias seams, while permitting the seam to be pressed completely open flat.

Use U7 for seaming fine fabrics or stretch fabrics.

U8 Basting

See page 67 for sewing instructions.

Zigzag stitches

U9, U10 Zigzag stitches

Zigzag stitches are used for various sewing needs including overcasting. These stitches can be used on most woven fabrics.

A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for applique.

U11 Multiple zigzag stitch

These stitches are used for mending tears.

Variety of overcasting stitches

U11 Multiple zigzag stitch: Zigzag foot A

This stitch is used to finish a raw edge of synthetics and other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker.

Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance. After sewing, trim off the seam allowance closer to the stitches.

U12 Overcasting stitch: Overedge foot M

This stitch can be used to simultaneously seam and overcast edges of fabrics.

Use this stitch when you do not need to open seams flat. Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and sew. The stitch width cannot be adjusted.

U13 Knit stitch: Overedge foot M

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 sew.

For better results, use the zigzag foot A and sew leaving an adequate seam allowance.

After sewing, trim the seam allowance close to the stitches.

U14 Overlock stitch: Overedge foot M

This stitch finishes the edges of fabric in a way similar to a commercial overlocking machine for a professional look. Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and sew.

The stitch width cannot be adjusted.

U15, U16 Blind hemming

See pages 61 and 62 for sewing instructions.

U17 Shell tuck

See page 62 for sewing instructions.

U18 Hemstitch

Use this stitch for fagoting or decorative stitch.

Manual Stitch Settings

When you press the adjust key, the screen shows q the manual setting window.

q Adjust key

You can alter the stitch width (or needle drop position of the straight stitches), stitch length and needle thread tension.

Press the “+” or “–” key beside the setting you wish to change.

Altering needle drop position (straight stitches)

Press the “+” key to move the needle drop position to the right.

Press the “–” key to move the needle drop position to the left.

Altering stitch width

Press the “+” key to increase the stitch width.

Press the “–” key to decrease the stitch width.

NOTE:

The adjustable range of patterns U6, U7, U9,

U10 and U11 is 0.0 to 7.0.

Altering stitch length

Press the “+” key to increase the stitch length.

Press the “–” key to decrease the stitch length.

Adjusting thread tension

This machine is equipped with automatic thread tension control, which optimizes the tension balance for the selected stitch pattern.

q“Auto” will be indicated in the thread tension

window when automatic thread tension control is applied to the selected stitch pattern.

q Thread tension window

Balanced thread tension

Straight stitch: Both needle and bobbin threads interlock between the layers.

Zigzag stitch: The needle thread appears slightly on the wrong side of the fabric.

However, you may need to manually adjust the tension balance depending on the sewing conditions, or you can fine-tune the thread tension to suit your preference.

w Press the “+” key if the tension is too loose. e Press the “–” key if the tension is too tight.

When manual thread tension control is applied, “Manual” will be indicated in the thread tension window.

u y

Cloth guide

CAUTION:

Always leave sufficient space to the left of the machine when using the cloth guide.

Do not use the cloth guide when the buttonhole foot R is attached.

The extension table cannot be opened when the cloth guide is in use.

Attaching the cloth guide

Attach the embroidery unit (refer to page 83).

Insert the pin on the cloth guide into the carriage hole. Turn the attaching knob clockwise to secure the cloth guide.

q Pin

w Cloth Guide

e Carriage Hole r Attaching knob

Setting the cloth guide position

Press the adjust key to open the manual setting window. Press the cloth guide key.

t Cloth guide key

The visual touch screen will show a warning message. Press the OK key.

The cloth guide adjustment window will open.

Press the or keys to move the cloth guide to the desired position.

The cloth guide will move the distance indicated on the key.

The cloth guide position is indicated on the scale bar and the distance from the center needle drop position is indicated in millimeters or inches.

NOTE:

The machine will not run if the cloth guide adjustment window is open.

Press the default key to return the cloth guide to the default position (15 mm or 5/8˝).

y Default key

Make sure to return the carriage to the stored position by pressing the cloth guide storage key and remove the cloth guide after you finish sewing.

u Cloth guide storage key

Press the OK key to register the setting and close the cloth guide adjustment window.

Buttonholes and Specialty Stitches

Variety of buttonholes

B1 Sensor (Square) buttonhole

This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics. The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing a button in the foot.

B2 Auto (Square) buttonhole

This is also a square buttonhole similar to the sensor square buttonhole, but you can manually set the buttonhole size and the machine memorizes it to sew buttonholes of the same size.

B3 Round end buttonhole

This buttonhole is used on fine to medium weight fabrics especially for blouses and children’s clothes.

B4 Fine fabric buttonhole

This buttonhole is rounded at both ends and is used on fine, delicate fabrics such as fine silk.

B5 Keyhole buttonhole

The keyhole buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics. It is also suitable for larger and thicker buttons.

B6 Stretch buttonhole

This buttonhole is suitable for stretch fabrics. It can also be used as a decorative buttonhole.

NOTE:

B3-B6 are sensor buttonholes and the sewing procedure is the same as for B1.

B1 Sensor (Square) buttonhole

z Pull open the button holder of the automatic buttonhole foot R, and place the button in the button holder. Push it tightly against the button.

q Button holder

NOTE:

Use the blue needle for sewing buttonholes on fine to medium fabrics.

x Attach the buttonhole foot. Raise the presser foot.

		NOTES:
		The buttonhole size is automatically set by placing a
		button into the button holder on the foot.
		The button holder of the foot takes a button size of up to 2.5
		cm (1˝) in diameter.
		Make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric.
		Check the length of the test buttonhole, and adjust the
		buttonhole length if necessary by turning the adjusting
		screw on the buttonhole foot.
z		To increase the buttonhole length, turn the adjusting
	screw to move the marker toward “L”.
x
	To decrease the buttonhole length, turn the adjusting
	q
	screw to move the marker toward “S”.

		w Adjusting screw
		e Marker

		c 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.
		Draw the needle thread to the left through the hole of
w	e	the foot.
r Starting point

	v	v Lower the buttonhole foot and pull down the
	buttonhole lever as far as it will go.
		Start sewing while pulling the needle thread lightly to
		the left. After sewing a few stitches, free the thread
		and continue sewing.
		t Buttonhole lever
	y	NOTE:
	t	A warning message will appear and the machine will
		stop automatically if you start the machine without pulling
		down the buttonhole lever. Press the X key, pull down the
		buttonhole lever and start again.
	b	Make sure there is no gap between the slider and front
		stopper, otherwise the buttonhole will be out of position or
		the left and right lengths will be different.
		y No gap
		b The buttonhole is sewn automatically in the
		sequence shown. When the buttonhole is finished,
		the machine will stop automatically with the needle in
	n	the up position.
	Press the thread cutter button and remove the fabric.

		n 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.
	m	m After you finish buttonhole sewing, push the
		buttonhole lever up as far as it will go.
		Patterns B3 to B6 are sensor buttonholes and the sewing
		procedure is the same as for buttonhole B1.
		However, the sewing sequence varies depending on the
		type of the buttonhole.
		NOTE:
		Use the stabilizer plate when sewing thick fabrics or
		sewing across hems (refer to page 40).
		NOTE:
		When sewing a buttonhole on thick fabric which has a
		bulky texture such as fleece, the fabric may move the
		BH lever and cause a deformed buttonhole.
	q	Use a pin q to hold the fabric flat and prevent it from
	wrinkling while feeding the fabric.

		Make sure the fabric does not move the lever when
		sewing.

Double layer buttonhole

To make a sturdy buttonhole, sew another layer of buttonhole stitches over the previous stitches.

After the buttonhole is finished, do not cut the thread.

Simply start the machine again.

Do not raise the foot or buttonhole lever.

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Summary of Contents for Janome Memory craft 9900

Page 1: Instruction Manual

Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

Page 3: Table Of Contents

Page 4: Getting Ready To Sew

Page 5: Embroidery Unit Case

Page 6: Standard Accessories

Page 8: Extension Table

Page 9: Connecting The Power Supply

Page 10: Controlling Sewing Speed

Page 11: Machine Operating Buttons

Page 12: Touch Panel Keys

Page 13: Setting The Spool Of Thread

Page 14: Winding The Bobbin

Page 15: Inserting The Bobbin

Page 16: Threading The Machine

Page 17: Needle Threader

Page 18: Drawing Up The Bobbin Thread

Page 19: Replacing Needles

Page 20: Replacing The Presser Foot

Page 21: Replacing The Foot Holder

Page 22: Replacing The Needle Plate

Page 23: Raising And Lowering The Presser Foot

Page 24: Adjusting The Foot Pressure

Page 25: Mode Selection

Page 26: Ordinary Sewing Mode Ordinary Stitch Patterns

Page 27: Sewing Applications

Page 28: Function Keys In Ordinary Sewing Mode

Page 29: Cursor Keys

Page 30: Utility Stitches

Page 31: Securing Seams

Page 32: Variety Of Straight Stitches

Page 33: Zigzag Stitches

Page 34: Variety Of Overcasting Stitches

Page 36: Manual Stitch Settings

Page 38: Cloth Guide

Page 39: Buttonholes And Specialty Stitches

Page 40: B1 Sensor (Square) Buttonhole

Page 42: Manual Settings

Page 43: Using The Stabilizer Plate

Page 44: B2 Automatic (Square) Buttonhole

Page 46: Other Buttonholes

Page 47: Corded Buttonhole

Page 48: B7 Darning

Page 49: B9 Eyelet

Page 50: Decorative Stitches

Page 52: Quilting(Q)

Page 53: S1-S12 Decorative Satin Stitches

Page 54: Twin Needle Sewing

Page 55: Programming A Pattern Combination

Page 56: Editing A Pattern Combination

Page 57: Startover Key

Page 58: Monogramming

Page 59: Manual Thread Tension

Page 60: Programming A Monogram

Page 61: Sewing Application

Page 62: Seaming

Page 63: Overedge

Page 64: Blind Hem

Page 65: Shell Tuck

Page 66: Rolled Hem

Page 67: Zipper Sewing

Page 70: Gathering

Page 71: Button Sewing

Page 72: Tacking

Page 73: Applique

Page 74: Patchwork

Page 75: Quilting

Page 78: Customizing Machine Settings

Page 80: Formatting The Memory

Page 81: Background Color

Page 83: Cloth Guide

Page 84: Favorite Stitch Adjustment

Page 85: Correcting Deformed Stitch Patterns

Page 86: Embroidery Mode Embroidery Unit

Page 87: Extending The Carriage Arm

Page 88: Detaching The Embroidery Unit