User manual JANOME MC6600P

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION BOOK MC6600P *Please Note: This version is only a partial manual. Visit your local Janome Dealer for a full version. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the followings: Read all instructions before using this appliance. DANGER-- To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. Replace bulb with same type rated 12 Volts, 5 Watts. WARNING-- To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons: 1. [. . . ] 2 Dual feed device z Detaching the Dual Feed Foot z Set the presser foot lifter to normal position. 1 x x Loosen the thumb screw and remove the Dual feed foot. 3 Thumb screw 4 Dual feed foot 3 c 4 c 5 Attach the foot holder to the pressure bar and tighten thumb screw firmly. 5 Foot holder 6 Pressure bar 4 3 14 Variety of Presser Feet and Their Uses 1 1 Zigzag foot A: This is the most versatile foot. It can be used for various stitches including straight stitches and zigzag stitches. It is designed to achieve firm and neat seam results. 2 3 2 Overedge foot C: This foot is exclusively for overedging. The brush on the foot effectively prevents skipped stitches on the raw edge of fabrics. The zipper teeth are guided through the grooves on the bottom of the foot. 5 Satin stitch foot F: This clear plastic foot is ideal for satin stitches and decorative stitches. The center groove on the bottom of the foot ensures smooth feeding of dense stitches. 6 Craft foot F-2: This is an open toe satin stitch foot for patchwork and appliqué. 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 Blind hem foot G: This foot is specially designed for blind hemming. The guide on the foot helps feed the fabric and sew a straight and nearly invisible blind-hem. 8 Cording foot H: This foot is specially designed to hold one or three strands of cording to create braiding. 9 Overcasting Foot M: This foot is specially designed to simulate professional style overlocking. The wires on the foot effectively prevent the fabric edge from puckering or rolling. 10 11 10 1/4" Seam foot O: This foot is useful for patchwork piecing. The guide on the foot maintains an exact 1/4" (0. 7 cm) seam allowance. It holds the fabric while taking a stitch, synchronizing with the needle bar movement. 12 Automatic buttonhole foot R: This foot is for buttonholes and for darning. 13 Dual feed foot AD: This is a special foot for hard-to- feed materials. It is great for quilting and matching plaids. 12 13 15 Winding the Bobbin z 1 Removing the bobbin z Slide the hook cover plate release button to the right, and remove the hook cover plate. 2 x 3 Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder. 1 Hook Cover Plate Release Button 2 Hook Cover Plate 3 Bobbin NOTES: Avoid using a bobbin when it begins to become empty, as it may cause thread bunching. Using a wrong bobbin may cause malfunctions. x 3 Setting the spool of thread c 1 c Place the spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown. Attach the spool holder, and press it firmly against the spool of thread. [. . . ] Shift the lever to the left to raise the feed dog, it will return to the up position when starting the machine. 1 Drop Feed Lever 2 Down position 3 Up position NOTE: The feed dog should be in up position for normal sewing. A message will appear on the LCD screen when starting the machine with the feed dog lowered. The machine will run with the feed dog lowered when pattern D1, D2, 7, 8, 9 (Mode 1) and 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 26, 29, 61, 62, 63 (Mode 2) has been selected. [. . . ]