JANOME Memory Craft 6300 Professional Livret d'instructions

INSTRUCTION BOOK

7Raising and Lowering the Presser FootThe presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presserfoot.You can raise the presser foot about 6 mm (1/4")h

812345687910111213Variety of Presser Feet and Their Uses1 Zigzag foot A:This is the most versatile foot. It can be used for variousstitches including

9Changing the Presser FootCAUTION:Turn OFF the power switch before changing the foot.Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern. Wrongfoot ca

10Attaching the even feed footRemove the foot holder.Attach the even feed foot to the presser bar with the leverover the needle clamp screw and secure

11Winding the BobbinRemoving the bobbinSlide the hook cover plate release button to the right,and remove the hook cover plate.Lift out the bobbin from

12Winding the bobbinz Pass the thread through the guide on the threadguide post from behind.1 Thread Guide Postx Pass the thread under the bobbin wind

13Inserting the bobbinz Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with thethread running off counterclockwise.1 Thread2 Bobbin Holderx Guide the thread in

14Threading the MachineRaise the presser foot lifter. Press the up/downneedle button twice to raise the needle to its highestposition.z Pass the threa

15Threading the Machine (continued)b Draw the thread down and around the tensiondial from the right to the left. While holdin thethread beside the lef

16Automatic Needle ThreaderRaise the needle to its highest position bypressing the up/down needle button twice.Turn the power switch off.Lower the pre

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThis appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mentalcapabiliti

1713Drawing Up the Bobbin Threadz Raise the Presser Foot Lifter.Hold the needle thread with your finger and press theup/down needle button twice to pi

18Changing NeedlesRaise the needle by pressing the up/down needle buttonand lower the presser foot.Turn off the power switch.z Loosen the needle clamp

190123456789Balancing Thread TensionCorrect tension:The ideal straight stitch has threads locked betweentwo layers of fabric.For an ideal zigzag stitc

20Adjusting the Foot PressureThe foot pressure dial should be set at “3” for regularsewing.Reduce the pressure for appliqué, sewing on finesynthetics

21BASIC STITCHESStraight StitchMachine SettingPattern: 01 or 02Thread tension:2-6Presser foot: Zigzag foot AFoot pressure: 3To sewRaise the presser fo

22Changing sewing direction:Stop the machine a few stitches before the end of a seam.Press the up/down needle button a few times until theneedle falls

231.0 5.07.03.50.0Adjusting the needle drop positionThe needle drop position can be altered by pressing thestitch width adjusting button.Press the rig

24Variety of the straight stitches02 Straight stitch with left needle positionUse this stitch to seam the edge of fabrics.03 Lock-a-Matic stitchUse th

25BastingMachine SettingPattern: 06Thread tension:1-3Presser foot: Darning foot PFoot pressure: 1Feed dog: DroppedThe basting stitch is used to hold f

261.0 5.02.0 7.0Zigzag StitchMachine SettingPattern: 07Thread tension: 3-7Presser foot: Zigzag foot AFoot pressure: 3Zigzag stitch is used for various

OPERATING INSTRUCTION:For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other):To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intende

27Variety of Overcasting StitchesOvercasting with zigzag stitchMachine SettingPattern: 07Thread tension: 3-7Presser foot: Overedge foot CFoot pressure

28Variety of Overcasting Stitches (continued)Multiple zigzag stitch (Tricot stitch)Machine SettingPattern: 08Thread tension: 3-7Presser foot: Zigzag f

29Zipper SewingMachine SettingPattern: 01Thread tension: 2-6Presser foot: Zipper foot EFoot pressure: 3To attach the zipper foot EFit the pin on zipp

30To sewc Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn the rightseam allowance under to form a 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8“)fold. place the zipper teeth next to the

31n Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat withthe right side facing up.Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together.11 Basting12 Zipper

32Rolled HemMachine SettingPattern: 01Thread tension: 2-6Presser foot: Rolled hem foot DFoot pressure: 3To sew:Fold the edge of the fabric twice, 6 cm

33Blind HemMachine SettingPattern: 13 or 14Thread tension: 1-4Presser foot: Blind hem foot GFoot pressure: 3Select the pattern 13 for woven fabrics or

34UTILITY STITCHESButtonholesVariety of buttonholes16 Sensor (Square) BHThis square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weightfabrics.The bu

35c Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go.1 Buttonhole LeverNOTE:If you start sewing without pulling down the buttonholelever, the LED w

36b Start the machine to sew the buttonhole.The buttonhole will be automatically sewn.Step 1: The machine will sew the front bartack and theleft row f

1KNOW YOUR MACHINENames of Parts ... 2Attaching the quick referencce board...

37Double layer buttonholeTo make a solid and sturdy buttonhole, sew another layer ofbuttonhole over the previous stitches.After the buttonhole is fini

38Changing buttonhole widthPress the stitch width adjusting button to alter thebuttonhole width. The width of the buttonhole will beimdicated in the L

39Automatic buttonholeMachine SettingPattern: 17Thread tension: 1-5Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot RFoot pressure: 3z Pull the button holder o

40c Start the machine again. The machine will automaticallytack and sew down the right side of the buttonhole.Stop the machine when you are directly o

41Button SewingMachine SettingPattern: 07Thread tension: 3-7Presser foot: Satin stitch foot FFoot pressure: 3Feed dog: DroppedUnthread the needle thre

42DarningMachine SettingPattern: 20Thread tension: 3-6Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot RFoot pressure: 3Pull the button holder to the rear.Plac

43To sew a shorter darningTo sew a darning shorter than 2 cm (3/4”), first stopthe machine after sewing the required length, thenpress the reverse but

44TackingMachine SettingPattern: 21Thread tension: 3-6Presser foot: Satin stitch foot FFoot pressure: 3Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotches

45EyeletMachine SettingPattern: 22Thread tension: 1-4Presser foot: Satin stitch foot FFoot pressure: 3The eyelet is used for belt holes, etc.To sewDep

46PATCHWORK AND QUILTINGPatchworkSeaming patchwork piecesMachine SettingPattern: 01Thread tension: 2-6Presser foot: 1/4” Seam foot OFoot pressure: 3Pl

2KNOW YOUR MACHINEName of Parts1. Foot Pressure Dial2. Thread Take-up Lever3. Thread Guide4. Quick Reference Board5. Speed Control Lever6. Retractable

47Quilting bar for the zigzag footMachine SettingPattern: 01Thread tension: 2-6Presser foot: Zigzag foot AFoot pressure: 2Reduce the foot pressure to

48Clasp stitchMachine SettingPattern: 29Thread tension: 3-6Presser foot: Satin stitch foot FFoot pressure: 2-3You can bind the thick quilt layers toge

49PATTERN PROGRAMMING AND DECORATIVESTITCHESProgramming a Pattern CombinationExample: Programming patterns 36 and 38.Select pattern 36.Press memory bu

50Pattern combination with auto thread cuttingExample: Programming the patterns 36 and 53 with autothread cutting (pattern 48).Select the pattern 36.P

51L1 L2 L3 L4 L5Elongation SewingPatterns number 36-48 can be elongated.Example:Select pattern 23.Press the elongation button. When pressing theelonga

52FagotingMachine SettingPattern: 54Thread tension: 1-4Presser foot: Satin stitch foot FUse this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create anopen

53AppliqueMachine SettingPattern: 60 or 61Thread tension:1-4Presser foot: Satin stitch foot FFoot pressure: 2The open toe satin stitch foot F-2 can al

54Twin Needle SewingNOTES:When you sew patterns with the twin needle, pressthe twin needle button and test the stitchesfirst before you begin

55To sewExample:Select pattern 36.Press the twin needle button .The LED above the twin needle button will turn on and themaximum stitch width is restr

56Correcting Distorted Stitch PatternsThe sewing results of the stretch stitch patterns may varydepending upon the sewing conditions, such as sewingsp

3123456789121110131415161718201921222324262527283029Standard Accessories1. Zigzag Foot A (comes attached to the machine)2. Overedge Foot C3. Rolled He

57Reviewing the Programmed Pattern CombinationExample:To review the combination of patterns 36, 26 and 40.Press the twin needle button and pattern num

58Inserting a Pattern in the Programmed CombinationExample:To insert pattern 53 before pattern 40 in the combination ofpatterns 36, 26 and 40.Press th

59Uniform Stitch Adjustment of the ProgrammedPatternsThe stitch length and width of the programmed patterens canbe adjusted uniformly.Example:To adjus

60Individual Stitch Adjustment of the ProgrammedPatternsThe stitch length and width of the programmed patterens canbe adjusted individually.Example:To

61CARE OF THE MACHINECleaning the Hook Race and Feed DogWARNING:Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine beforecleaning.CAUTION:Do not dismant

62Replacing the Light BulbWARNING:Turn the power off before replacing the light bulb.The bulb could be HOT, wait until it has cooled downbefore touchi

63The machine is started when it halts due to theoverload.The feed dog is lowered while sewing.The bobbin winder spindle is locked while winding abobb

64The power is turned on again after auto threadcutting has been interrupted.The presser foot is raised before auto threadcutting is completed.Press t

65Cause1. 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 incorre

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4GETTING READY TO SEWConnecting the Power SupplyTurn off the power switch.Insert the foot control plug into the machine socket.Insert the machine plug

5Function Buttons1 Thread cutter buttonPress this button after finishing sewing and the machinewill trim the threads.The LED signal blinks while cutti

61 Bobbin winding button:Press this button to wind the bobbin.2 Twin needle button:Press this button when sewing with a twinneedle.3 Clear buttonPr