Gebruiksaanwijzing /service van het product MC6500 Professional van de fabrikant Janome
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1 KNOW YOUR MACHINE .................................. 3 Name of Parts ........................................................... 3 Standard Accessories ............................................... 4 GETTING READY T O SEW .........................
2 UTILITY STITCHES AND DECORA TIVE STITCHES (Mode 3) ................... 42 Buttonholes ........................................................... 42 Sensor buttonholes .................................................. 43 To sew ....................
3 KNOW YOUR MACHINE Name of Parts 1. Foot Pressure Dial 2. Thread T ake-up Lever 3. Thread Guide 4. Quick Reference Board 5. Speed Control Lever 6. Retractable Thread Guide 7. Bobbin Winder Spindle 8. Bobbin Winder Stopper 9. LCD Screen 10. Function Buttons 11 .
4 1 23 4 56 7 8 9 12 11 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 19 21 22 23 24 26 25 27 28 30 29 Standard Accessories 1. Zigzag Foot A (comes attached to the machine) 2. Overedge Foot C 3. Rolled Hem Foot D 4. Zipper Foot E 5. Satin Stitch Foot F 6. Blind Hem Foot G 7.
5 GETTING READY T O SEW Connecting the Power Supply T urn of f the power switch. Insert the foot control plug into the machine socket. Insert the machine plug into the machine socket. Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet. T urn on the power switch.
6 Function Buttons 1 Thread cutter button Press this button after finishing sewing and the machine will trim the threads. The LED signal blinks while cutting the threads. 5 Thread Cutter Signal NOTES: The auto thread cutter will work well with normal sewing threads #30 or finer .
7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 Mode button: Press this button to select the desired mode. Letter style button: Press this button to change the letter style of monogram. Memory/recall button: Press this button to register or recall programmed pattern combinations.
8 13 14 15 16 17 12 13 14 15 16 17 12 Pattern selection buttons Press these buttons to select the desired pattern. In the direct selection mode (Mode 1), patterns number 01 to 10 can be directly selected by pressing the corresponding button. In other modes, enter the two-digit pattern number with the numeral buttons.
9 1 2 1 2 3 3 4 Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. Y ou can raise the presser foot about 6 mm (1/4") higher than the normal up position by exerting more pressure when lifting the presser foot lifter .
10 Changing the Presser Foot CAUTION: T urn OFF the power switch before changing the foot. Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern. Wrong foot can cause the needle to break. To snap off: Raise the needle and presser foot. Press the red button on the back of the foot holder and the foot will drop.
11 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 10 11 12 13 V ariety of Presser Feet and Their Uses 1 Zigzag foot A: This is the most versatile foot. It can be used for various stitches including straight stitches and zigzag stitches. It is designed to achieve firm and neat seam results.
12 Winding the Bobbin Removing the bobbin Slide the hook cover plate release button to the right, and remove the hook cover plate. Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder . 1 Hook Cover Plate Release Button 2 Hook Cover Plate 3 Bobbin NOTES: A void using a bobbin when it begins to empty since it may cause thread bunching.
13 W inding the bobbin 1 Pass the thread through the guide on the thread guide post from behind. 1 Thread Guide Post 2 Pass the thread under the bobbin winding tension disk. 2 Bobbin Winding T ension Disk 3 Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside.
14 Inserting the bobbin 1P lace the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. 1 Thread 2 Bobbin Holder 2 Guide the thread into notch (A) on the front of the bobbin holder . 3D raw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades.
15 4 Threading the Machine Raise the presser foot lifter . Press the up/down needle button twice to raise the needle to its highest position. 1 Pass the thread through the guide on the thread guide bar from behind. 1 Thread Guide Bar 2 Pass the thread through the right thread guide.
16 7 5 6 8 9 Threading the Machine (continued) 5D raw the thread down and around the tension dial from the right to the left. Pull the thread up to insert it between the tension disks and under the loop of the check spring. Be sure that the thread is coming out from notch of the disk.
17 Automatic Needle Threader 1R aise the needle to its highest position by pressing the up/down needle button twice. 2T urn the power switch off. 3 Lower the presser foot. 1 Up/Down Needle Button 4 Depress the needle threader knob as far as it will go.
18 Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread 1R aise the Presser Foot Lifter . Hold the needle thread with your finger and press the up/down needle button twice to pick up the bobbin thread. 1 Needle Thread 2 Needle Up/Down Button 2 Draw up the needle thread to bring up a loop of the bobbin thread.
19 Changing Needles Raise the needle by pressing the up/down needle button and lower the presser foot. T urn off the power switch. 1L oosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the clamp. 1 Needle Clamp Screw 2 Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side of the needle to the rear .
20 3 2 1 4 7 3 2 1 4 Balancing Thread T ension Correct tension: The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric. For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show on the right side of the fabric, and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side of the fabric.
21 0 1 2 3 Adjusting the Foot Pressure The foot pressure dial should be set at “3” for regular sewing. Reduce the pressure for appliqué, sewing on fine synthetics and elastic fabrics. Set the dial at “1” when sewing extra fine fabrics. 1 Foot Pressure Dial 2 Setting mark NOTE: Do not reduce the foot pressure lower than “0”.
22 4 3 2 1 5 6 7 Mode 1 Selecting the Sewing Mode On the LCD screen, the mode number and the following information are displayed: 1 Stitch Pattern 2 Recommended Thread T ension 3 Recommended Foot 4 St.
23 1 1 2 3 2 3 4 The Help Button Pressing this button will show alternative applications of the selected pattern when the pattern 01, 08, 09, 10 (Mode 1), or 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 or 22 (Mode 3) has been selected. Example: When the pattern 01 has been selected.
24 Customizing Machine Settings Y ou can customize the machine settings to your preference. Tu rn the power switch on while pressing the memory button and the LCD screen will show the machine setting window .
25 4 1 2 3 BASIC STITCHES (Mode 1) Straight Stitch Machine Setting Pattern: 01 Thread tension: 2-6 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 3 To sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate. Lower the needle to the point where you wish to start.
26 Changing sewing direction: Stop the machine a few stitches before the end of a seam. Press the up/down needle button a few times until the needle falls on the end of the seam. Raise the presser foot. Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing direction as desired.
27 1.0 5.0 7.0 3.5 0.0 Adjusting the needle drop position The needle drop position can be altered by pressing the stitch width adjusting button. Press the right side of the button (+ sign) to move the needle bar to the right. Press the left side of the button (- sign) to move the needle bar to the left.
28 V ariety of the straight stitches 02 Straight stitch with left needle position Use this stitch to seam the edge of fabrics. 03 Lock-a-Matic stitch Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a seam with backstitching. When you reach the end of the seam, press the reverse button once.
29 Basting Machine Setting Pattern: 07 Thread tension: 1-3 Presser foot: Darning foot P-2 Foot pressure: 1 Feed dog: Dropped The basting stitch is used to hold fabric layers together during fitting. Lower the feed dog Set the foot pressure dial at “ 1 ”.
30 1.0 5.0 2.0 7.0 Zigzag Stitch Machine Setting Pattern: 08 Thread tension: 3-7 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 3 Zigzag stitch is used for various sewing needs including overcasting. It can be used on most woven fabrics. A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for appliqué.
31 V ariety of Overcasting Stitches (Modes 1 and 3) Overcasting with zigzag stitch Machine Setting Pattern: 08 Thread tension: 3-7 Presser foot: Overedge foot C Foot pressure: 3 Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then sew .
32 V ariety of Overcasting Stitches (continued) Knit stitch Machine Setting Pattern: 01 (Mode 3) Thread tension: 3-7 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 3 This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics as synthetic knits and stretch velour as it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength.
33 Zipper Sewing Machine Setting Pattern: 01 (Mode 1) Thread tension: 2-6 Presser foot: Zipper foot E Foot pressure: 3 To attach the zipper foot E Fit the pin on zipper foot E to the groove on the foot holder . 1 Groove 2 Pin 3T o sew the left side of the zipper , attach zipper foot E with the pin on the right-hand side.
34 To sew 3 Fold back the left seam allowance. T urn the right seam allowance under to form a 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8“) fold. place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin it in place. Set the stitch length and thread tension back to the original setting.
35 6 Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat with the right side facing up. Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together . 11 Basting 12 Zipper T ap 7 Re-attach the zipper foot E with the left pin. Backstitch across the end of opening to 0.
36 Rolled Hem Machine Setting Pattern: 01 (Mode 1) Thread tension: 2-6 Presser foot: Rolled hem foot D Foot pressure: 3 To sew: Fold the edge of the fabric twice, 6 cm (2 3/8”) in length and 0.3 cm (1/8”) in width. T rim the corner 0.5 cm (3/16”) by 0.
37 PA TCHWORK AND QUIL TING (Mode 2) Patchwork Angle scale on the needle plate Y ou can easily seam patchwork pieces at the desired angles without marking, by using the unique angle scales on the needle plate. The angle scales are marked at 45, 60, 90 and 120 degrees.
38 Stitch in the ditch with even feed foot The even feed foot is extremely effective when stitching in the ditch on patchwork quilts. To attach Remove the foot holder . Attach the even feed foot to the presser bar with the lever over the needle clamp screw and secure it with the thumb screw .
39 Quilting bar for the zigzag foot Machine Setting Pattern: 01 (Mode 1) Thread tension: 2-6 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 2 Reduce the foot pressure to “2” for better maneuverability of bulky material. To attach Loosen the screw on the back of the foot holder .
40 Clasp stitch Machine Setting Pattern: 70 (Mode 2) Thread tension: 3-6 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 2-3 Y ou can bind the thick quilt layers together with the clasp stitch. Select the pattern 70 and press the memory button . Press the locking stitch button.
41 Programming French Knots Example: Combination of the patterns 19 and 12. 1 Select the Mode 2. 2 Select the pattern 19. 3 Press the memory button. 4 Select the pattern 12 5 Press the memory button.
42 16 17 13 15 14 UTILITY STITCHES AND DECORA TIVE STITCHES (Mode 3) Buttonholes V ariety of buttonholes 11 Sensor (Square) BH This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics. The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing a button in the foot.
43 Sensor buttonholes Machine Setting Pattern: 1 1 (Mode 3) Thread tension: 1-5 Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R Foot pressure: 3 NOTES: Buttonholes 1 1 and 13 to 17 are sensor buttonholes. The size of a buttonhole is automatically set by placing a button in the rear of automatic buttonhole foot R.
44 3 Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go. 1 Buttonhole Lever NOTE: If you start sewing without pulling down the buttonhole lever , the LCD screen will show a warning and the machine will stop after a few stitches. Pull the buttonhole lever down and restart the machine.
45 5 Start the machine to sew the buttonhole. The buttonhole will be automatically sewn. Step 1 : The machine will sew the front bartack and the left row first. Then it goes back to the starting point with straight stitch. Step 2 : The machine will sew the right row .
46 Double layer buttonhole To make a solid and sturdy buttonhole, sew another layer of buttonhole over the previous stitches. After the buttonhole is finished, simply start the machine again.
47 Changing buttonhole width Press the stitch width adjusting button and the adjusting window opens. Press on “+“ to increase the buttonhole width.
48 Automatic buttonhole Machine Setting Pattern: 12 (Mode 3) Thread tension: 1-5 Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R Foot pressure: 3 Pull the button holder of the buttonhole foot all the way out. Insert the fabric under the foot. Press the up/down needle button twice.
49 To sew Depress the foot control to sew the left side up to the required length of the buttonhole. Stop the machine and press the reverse button. 4 Required Length 5 Reverse Button Start the machine again. The machine will automatically tack and sew down the right side of the buttonhole.
50 Button Sewing Machine Setting Pattern: 08 (Mode 1) Thread tension: 3-7 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 3 Feed dog: Dropped Unthread the needle thread.
51 Darning Machine Setting Pattern: 18 (Mode 3) Thread tension: 3-6 Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R Foot pressure: 3 Pull the button holder to the rear . Place the garment under the foot. Press the up/down needle button twice. Remove the fabric to the left to draw both threads under the foot and place the fabric back under the foot.
52 To sew a shorter darning To sew a darning shorter than 2 cm (3/4”), first stop the machine after sewing the required length, then press the reverse button. The required length has been determined. Restart the machine and continue sewing until the machine stops automatically .
53 T acking Machine Setting Pattern: 19 (Mode 3) Thread tension: 3-6 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 3 T acking is used to reinforce pockets, crotches and belt carriers where extra strength is needed. To sew Depress the foot control until the machine stops automatically .
54 Eyelet Machine Setting Pattern: 20 (Mode 3) Thread tension: 3-6 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 3 The eyelet is used for belt holes etc. To sew Depress the foot control to sew . The machine will sew an eyelet and stop automatically when completed.
55 Blind Hem Machine Setting Pattern: 04 or 05 (Mode 3) Thread tension: 1-4 Presser foot: Blind hem foot G Foot pressure: 3 Select the pattern 04 for woven fabrics or pattern 05 for elastic fabrics. NOTE: The stitch width of the patterns 04 and 05 cannot be changed, but the needle drop position will move.
56 Changing needle drop position Press the stitch width adjusting button. The LCD screen shows the left needle position from the guide in millimeters. Press on “—“ to move the needle to the right. Press on “+” to move the needle to the left.
57 Shell T ucking Machine Setting Pattern: 06 (Mode 3) Thread tension: 6-8 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 3 Increase the needle thread tension to “6-8”.
58 T win Needle Sewing NOTES: When you sew patterns with the twin needle, press the twin needle button and test the stitches first before you begin to sew . Use the zigzag foot A or satin stitch foot F for twin needle sewing. T urn off the machine before changing the needle.
59 To sew Select a pattern. Press the twin needle button . The LCD screen shows a twin needle icon and the maximum permissible stitch width is restricted to 3.0 mm. 1T win Needle Icon 2 Maximum Width (3.0) NOTE: The maximum permissible stitch width is based on a 2 mm wide twin needle.
60 Programming a Pattern Combination One cycle sewing with the auto-lock stitch Select the desired pattern. Press the memory button. Press the locking stitch button. NOTE: No further patterns can be memorized after pressing the auto-lock button. Depress the foot control to sew .
61 Pattern combination Example: Programming the patterns 23 and 25. Select the pattern 23 in the Mode 3. Press memory button. Select the pattern 25. Press memory button. NOTE: Set the thread tension at 1-4, foot pressure at 3 and use the satin stitch foot F when sewing the programmed pattern combination.
62 Elongation Sewing Patterns number 21-28 in the Mode 3 can be elongated. Example: Pattern 23 Select the pattern 23. Press the elongation button. Elongation ratio is indicated in multiples of the original pattern length.
63 Sewing the pattern combination from the beginning If you have to stop sewing the pattern combination and wish to sew it over again, press the memory button to sew the pattern combination from the beginning. 1 Programmed Pattern Combination 2 Stop sewing.
64 Editing Program Uniform stitch adjustment (Modes 2 and 3 only) The stitch width and length of the programmed stitch patterns can be uniformly altered. Example 1: To alter the stitch width of the programmed patterns 36, 37 and 36 in the Mode 3. Shift the cursor to the right of the last programmed pattern.
65 Custom stitch adjustment (Mode 2 and 3 only) The stitch width and length can be individually altered for each pattern in the programmed combination. Example: To alter the stitch width and length of a single pattern in the combination Press the Edit button to shift the cursor under the pattern you wish to alter .
66 MONOGRAMMING (Mode 4) Selecting a Letter Style Y ou can select Block and script Style letters. Press the letter style button to choose one of the following: (1) Block (2) Block (European accented letters) (3) Script (4) Script (European accented letters) 1 Letter Style Button To select a letter , enter the 2-digit pattern number .
67 Programming a Monogram Example: To program “ R&B ” Select the Mode 4. Select the letter “ R ” (pattern 28). Press the memory button. The letter “ R ” will be memorized. Select the pattern “ & ” (pattern 64). Press the turnover memory button.
68 Vi ewing a Long T ext The LCD screen only shows 8 characters of a monogram at a time. If the entire text is not displayed, press the edit button or help button to scroll the text. Pressing the edit button shifts the cursor and scrolls the text to the left.
69 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns The sewing results of the 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.
70 Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog WARNING: Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. NOTE: Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than what is explained on this page. 1 Remove the needle and presser foot. Remove the setscrews and remove the needle plate.
71 Replacing the Light Bulb WARNING: Turn the power off before replacing the light bulb. The bulb could be HOT, wait until it has cooled down before touching it. To remove: Remove the setscrew. Remove the faceplate. Swing the lamp socket to the left and pull out the bulb.
72 The power is turned on without the foot control being connected. The foot control is disconnected while sewing. Connect the foot control and restart the machine. The power is turned on while depressing the foot control. Release the foot control. The power is turned on with the needle in the down position.
73 The elongation button is pressed when a pattern that cannot be elongated has been selected. Elongation is applicable only to satin stitches. The power is turned on again after auto thread cutting has been interrupted. The presser foot is raised before auto thread cutting is completed.
74 Cause 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. 3. The needle is bent or blunt. 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. 5. The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set under the presser foot when start sewing.
SUPPLEMENT AR Y INSTRUCTIONS The stitch numbers 17 and 18 in the MODE 2 and 58 and 59 in the MODE 3 are extender stitches, they are not blind hem stitches. When one of these stitches is memorized after a stitch, straight stitches will be inserted after the memorized stitch so that the base line of the stitch can be lengthened.
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