Janome 4300QDC, Instruction Book

Page 1: ...Instruction Book 4300QDC...

Page 2: ...rasp 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 pla...

Page 3: ...28 Using Seam Guides 28 Turning Square Corners 28 Altering the Needle Drop Position 29 Altering the Stitch Length 29 Variety of Straight Stitches 30 Lock a matic Stitch 30 Locking Stitch 30 Triple Str...

Page 4: ...Adjustment 71 nified Needle Drop osition 71 Individual Stitch Adjustment 72 CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog 73 Installing the Bobbin Holder 73 Correcting Deformed Stitch Patte...

Page 5: ...ion table Accessory box Lower thread guide Needle threader Thread cutter Face cover Thread tension dial Thread take up lever Presser foot pressure dial Needle clamp screw Needle bar thread guide Needl...

Page 6: ...e satin stitch foot F2 832427103 9 1 4 seam foot O 200008037 10 Assorted needle set 820827007 11 Spool holder large X 2 1 set on the machine 822020503 12 Spool holder small X 2 822019509 13 Extra spoo...

Page 7: ...holder w Insert the pin e into the hole for the stitch reference chart r q Stitch reference chart w Chart holder e Pin r Hole for stitch chart Both sides of the stitch chart can be referred to by flip...

Page 8: ...lug is intended to fit in a polari ed outlet only one way If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not modify the plug in any way Connecting the Power S...

Page 9: ...nto the power inlet Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet Turn on the power switch q Power switch w Machine plug e Power inlet r Power supply plug t Wall outlet y Start Stop button NOTE Th...

Page 10: ...into the holes until the table snaps into the machine w Free arm e Guide r Hole Accessory storage Accessories are stored inside the extension table Pull the lid toward you to open the accessory storag...

Page 11: ...elease the button to sew forward When the machine is stopped and foot control is disconnected the machine will sew in reverse slowly as long as the reverse button is pressed Release the button to stop...

Page 12: ...omatically after sewing select the desired stitch pattern then press and hold the thread cutter button until the thread cutter mark appears u The machine will trim the threads automatically after the...

Page 13: ...the buzzer beeps to clear whole pattern combination Refer to page 70 e Mirror image key ress the mirror image key to flip the selected stitch pattern vertically Refer to page 63 r Memory key Press th...

Page 14: ...h before detaching or attaching foot holder Removing the foot holder Remove the thumb screw by turning it counterclockwise with a screwdriver q Thumb screw w Foot holder e Screwdriver Attaching the fo...

Page 15: ...hen adjusting the needle thread tension the higher the number the tighter the top thread tension Results depend on stiffness and thickness of the fabric number of fabric layers type of stitch q w e r...

Page 16: ...ide bottom side of the fabric without causing excessive puckering or causing the bobbin thread to show on the right side top side of the fabric Results vary with fabric thread and sewing conditions q...

Page 17: ...rm bed on the back of the machine To drop the feed dog push the lever in the direction of the arrow q To raise the feed dog push the lever in the direction of the arrow w as illustrated and turn the h...

Page 18: ...lamp Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side to the rear When inserting the needle into the needle clamp push it up as far as it will go Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly by t...

Page 19: ...d needle should be used for sewing lightweight fabrics so the fabric will not be marred eavy fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce the fabric without fraying the needle thread lways test the...

Page 20: ...hook cover plate Lift out the bobbin q Hook cover release button w Hook cover plate e Bobbin q w e r t y u i Extra spool pin The extra spool pin is for twin needle sewing or winding bobbins without un...

Page 21: ...ght The bobbin icon appears on the LCD display w Bobbin icon b With the free end of the thread held in your hand start the machine Stop the machine when it has wound a few layers and then cut the thre...

Page 22: ...bbin 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 e w q z x c v b x uide the thread into the fi...

Page 23: ...der c Firmly draw the thread up from right to left over the take up lever and down into the eye of take up lever r Eye of take up lever v Pass the thread through the lower thread guide Slide the threa...

Page 24: ...eedle z Press the needle up down button q to raise the needle to its highest position Turn the power switch off Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go The hook comes out through the n...

Page 25: ...eedle thread lightly with your left hand x Turn the power switch on Press the needle up down button twice to lower and raise the needle to pick up the bobbin thread q Needle up down button c ull both...

Page 26: ...tes the selected mode number To refer to the modes and their available stitch patterns for this sewing machine check the stitch reference chart refer to page 5 or stitch chart on pages 77 78 Enter the...

Page 27: ...ion adjustment x The key position adjustment screen appears and P1 is shown on the right side of the screen With a buttonhole opener press q on the touch panel of your machine c P2 will be shown on th...

Page 28: ...Press the memory key to exit the reset mode Auto off timer NOTE The auto off timer is available in EU countries and some regions which use 200 240 voltage standards The machine will be turned off if...

Page 29: ...ld the reverse button w Reverse button Press the reverse button once when sewing the lock a matic stitch pattern 1 in mode 1 or locking stitch pattern 2 in mode 1 and the machine will lock the stitche...

Page 30: ...hen sewing with fabric edge at 5 seam guide to turn a square corner so that sewing continues at same distance from edge Stop the machine when front edge of fabric reaches the cornering guide lines y...

Page 31: ...Press the sign on the stitch width adjusting key to move the needle to the right q Stitch width adjusting key Altering the Stitch Length The stitch length can be altered Press the sign on the stitch l...

Page 32: ...ard stitches and then stop sewing automatically q Reverse button 4 q w e This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking stitch is needed Lower the needle close to the front edge of the fabric T...

Page 33: ...pture Stitch q Stitch pattern MODE 3 11 w Thread tension dial 3 to 6 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F The stitch patterns 12 to 14 in mode 3 can also be used Stretch Stitch q Stitch pattern MODE 1 6...

Page 34: ...the stitch width Press the sign on the stitch width adjusting key to decrease the stitch width q Stitch width adjusting key w Stitch width The stitch width of pattern 07 can be changed without changi...

Page 35: ...r sewing trim off the seam allowance closer to the stitches This stitch is also excellent for darning and mending tears Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch q Stitch pattern MODE 1 7 MODE 2 07 w Thread tens...

Page 36: ...sure that your seams will not ravel Sew while guiding the fabric edges along the guide on the foot q Guide NOTE The stitch width cannot be adjusted to less than 4 5 to prevent the needle from hitting...

Page 37: ...ial 1 to 4 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Mark the elastic into quarters Match those to the center front center back and side seams and pin the elastic to the fabric Place the elastic under the fo...

Page 38: ...urable buttonhole is used with thick buttons and heavy fabrics u Keyhole buttonhole tapered reinforced end This buttonhole is used for tailored clothing woven cloth etc i Keyhole buttonhole heavy rein...

Page 39: ...extremely thick make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric If it is difficult to fit the button through the test buttonhole you can lengthen the buttonhole by pulling the button holder bac...

Page 40: ...onhole will be out of position or there will be a sewing gap u No gap i Starting point o Reference lines 0 Slider 1 Stopper 2 Sewing gap u b Start sewing while pulling the needle thread lightly to the...

Page 41: ...e is finished do not raise the foot or buttonhole lever simply start the machine again n m 3 4 Remove the fabric and place a pin just below the bartack to prevent accidentally cutting the stitches Cut...

Page 42: ...unch to open the buttonhole q Eyelet punch not provided with the machine q Stretch Buttonhole and Antique Buttonhole q Stitch pattern MODE 2 30 and 32 w Thread tension dial 1 to 4 e Presser foot Autom...

Page 43: ...the foot q Spur w Forks x Start the machine and sew the buttonhole Each side of the buttonhole and the bartacks will be sewn over the cord Remove the fabric from the machine and cut the sewing thread...

Page 44: ...x Select pattern 33 in mode 2 Sew the welted buttonhole on both fabrics together Cut the buttonhole opening as illustrated then pull the patch out through the slit to the other side q Wrong side of pa...

Page 45: ...5 cm away from the hole The corners should be cut rounded off as shown e Right side of patch r Wrong side of garment fabric 0 Place the facing on the wrong side of the garment fabric Mark the 4 corner...

Page 46: ...of the darning as follows d5 is the default setting value When the right side of the darn is lower than the left side press the sign on the stitch length adjusting key q to set the value to d6 to d9 a...

Page 47: ...long q 5 1 5 cm Sewing a shorter tack To sew a tack shorter than 5 1 5 cm first stop the machine after sewing the required length then press the reverse button The tack length has been determined Sta...

Page 48: ...ngth adjusting key NOTE The shape can be adjusted within L1 to L5 Eyelet q Stitch pattern MODE 2 36 w Thread tension dial 1 to 4 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F The eyelet is used for belt holes et...

Page 49: ...3 to the ipper length This is the overall opening size q Right side of the fabric w 1 cm 3 e Opening size r Zipper length t End of the zipper opening Zipper Sewing q Stitch pattern MODE 1 1 MODE 2 01...

Page 50: ...th the pin on the right hand side Lower the foot onto the topside at the end of the zipper opening so that the needle pierces the fabric next to the fold and the zipper tape c Sew through all layers n...

Page 51: ...end of the opening 0 7 1 cm 3 and turn the fabric 0 degrees 0 0 1 cm 3 CAUTION Be sure that the needle does not strike the presser foot or zipper teeth when the zipper foot is attached n Stitch throug...

Page 52: ...e fabric so that the fold is next to the guide on the foot Lower the presser foot Adjust the needle drop position if necessary c Sew while guiding the folded edge e Folded edge r Guide Adjusting the n...

Page 53: ...n place Adjust the stitch width so the needle will enter the left hole of the button Turn the handwheel so that the needle will enter the right hole of the button Readjust the stitch width if necessar...

Page 54: ...w two rows of straight stitches 1 4 0 cm apart Knot the threads at the beginning c Pull the bobbin threads at the end to gather the fabric v Knot the threads at the end and distribute the gathers even...

Page 55: ...over the seam line 4 Shelltuck q Stitch pattern MODE 2 18 w Thread tension dial 6 to 8 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Use a lightweight fabric tricot for example Fold the fabric in bias as shown...

Page 56: ...o change the sewing direction Adjusting the stitch width Select pattern 37 in mode 2 Press the sign on the stitch width adjusting key e to decrease the stitch width t Press the sign on the stitch widt...

Page 57: ...on table linens and shawls hoose a firm woven fabric like linen where threads can be removed easily z Carefully cut the fabric on the grain Remove a single strand of yarn or thread where the fringing...

Page 58: ...ch pattern MODE 2 37 w Thread tension dial 1 to 4 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F 4 w e q You can make cross stitch designs with these patterns in half the time it would take if embroidered by hand...

Page 59: ...sewing is finished tear away the paper q 1 0 3 0 4 cm w Paper 4 q w e q w w e q French Knots and Candlewick Knots q Stitch pattern MODE 3 01 05 w Thread tension dial 5 to 8 e Presser foot Satin stitc...

Page 60: ...smocked Knot the threads along one edge From the other edge pull the bobbin threads to distribute the gathers evenly q 3 1 cm w Knotted thread Set the thread tension to 3 6 and select a smocking stit...

Page 61: ...stitch foot F The stitch patterns 67 86 and 89 92 in mode 3 can also be used 4 q w e For better sewing results interfacing should be used on the wrong side of the fabric when you use stretch or elast...

Page 62: ...n the twin needle mark will blink on the LCD display and the caution buzzer sound Stitch patterns cannot be registered in the twin needle mode se the thread cutter on the face cover when trimming thre...

Page 63: ...rns combination can be registered Stitch patterns selected in mode 1 direct pattern selection cannot be registered refer to page 24 b Start sewing Combination of patterns 73 and 72 will be sewn repeat...

Page 64: ...c Start sewing A pattern combination series will be sewn and the machine will trim the threads automatically after locking stitch z x c q Programming the Auto lock Stitch Example Pattern 70 mode 3 z S...

Page 65: ...tterns 1 2 3 5 9 and 0 Mode 2 Stitch patterns 01 02 03 05 09 10 14 15 16 and 22 to 36 Mode 3 Stitch patterns 01 02 03 10 to 14 61 93 94 and 97 to 00 Mode 4 Stitch pattern 64 Mode 5 All stitch patterns...

Page 66: ...ination and wish to start sewing again from the incomplete pattern press the memory key to sew from the beginning of the pattern last sewn Example Pattern combination 70 73 and 80 mode 3 z Program the...

Page 67: ...e of the combined pattern Patterns 97 98 and 00 in mode 3 will inherit the stitch length and needle drop position of a previous pattern in the programmed pattern combination Use patterns 97 or 98 in m...

Page 68: ...y adjusting its stitch length Use the stitch pattern 00 blank space in mode 5 if you wish to insert a space between stitch patterns w Blank space w Spaces Default stitch length Pattern 98 Mode 5 2 5 m...

Page 69: ...habets number symbol Programming a monogram Example To program R B z Press the mode key 4 times to enter mode 5 x Select pattern 28 c Press the memory key v Select pattern 82 b Press the memory key n...

Page 70: ...acing To enter the space in monogramming select the stitch pattern 98 99 or 00 in mode 5 q Pattern 98 Small size space 2 5 mm w Pattern 99 Medium size space 3 5 mm e Pattern 00 Large size space 5 0 mm...

Page 71: ...on the cursor key to shift the cursor to the left NOTE Arrow signs r on the LCD screen indicate that there is the rest of the combination in that direction Once sewing has started the cursor appears...

Page 72: ...eted Move the cursor under the pattern B x Press the clear key Pattern B will be deleted NOTE Pressing and holding the clear key will delete all the programmed patterns and the LCD screen will return...

Page 73: ...programmed pattern 06 in mode 4 and its mirror image Unified Needle Drop Position The needle drop position of the programmed patterns will vary depending on the pattern combination nified to the left...

Page 74: ...ottom of the LCD screen If you press the stitch width or length adjusting key when the cursor is to the right of the last programmed pattern individual adjustments will be cancelled and uniform adjust...

Page 75: ...the hook cover plate release button to the right Take out the bobbin Brush out dust and lint You may also use a vacuum cleaner z Remove the setscrews on the needle plate with the screwdriver supplied...

Page 76: ...itions such as sewing speed fabric type number of layers etc If stretch stitch patterns are deformed correct them by turning the feed balancing dial with the screwdriver If the pattern is compressed t...

Page 77: ...for twin needle sewing The twin needle key is pressed when the twin needle sign is indicated on the LCD screen Replace the twin needle with a single needle and press the twin needle key The machine i...

Page 78: ...ty needle is used Page 16 Page 17 Use the stretch stitch needle Page 21 Change the needle Seam puckering 1 The needle thread tension is too tight 2 The needle thread is not threaded properly 3 The nee...

Page 79: ...77 Stitch Chart...

Page 80: ...78 Stitch Chart...

Page 81: ...g Machine Co Ltd Address 1463 Hazama cho Hachioji shi Tokyo 193 0941 Japan This machine complies with the following regulations EN 60335 1 2012 A11 EN 60335 2 28 2003 A1 EN 62233 2008 EN 55014 1 2006...

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