Janome 5300QDC, Instruction Book

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Page 2: ...grasp the plug not the cord 10 HHS QJHUV DZD IURP DOO PRYLQJ SDUWV 6SHFLDO FDUH LV UHTXLUHG DURXQG WKH VHZLQJ PDFKLQH needle and or cutting blade 11 Always use the proper needle plate The wrong plate...

Page 3: ...WKH 0DFKLQH 21 Needle Threader 22 Drawing up the Bobbin Thread 23 6HOHFWLQJ 6WLWFK 3DWWHUQV 24 6HWWLQJ 0RGH 25 X HU VRXQG VHWWLQJ 25 1HHGOH VWRS SRVLWLRQ VHWWLQJ 25 H SRVLWLRQ DGMXVWPHQW 25 5HVHW DOO...

Page 4: ...g 62 3DWWHUQ RPELQDWLRQ ZLWK D 0LUURU PDJH 63 Resuming a Pattern from the Beginning 64 Resuming the Current Pattern from the Beginning 64 ULGJH 6WLWFKHV 65 66 0RQRJUDPPLQJ 67 6HOHFWLQJ D FKDUDFWHU 67...

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

Page 6: ...102261103 13 6FUHZGULYHU 820832005 14 6HDP ULSSHU XWWRQKROH RSHQHU 647808009 15 Lint brush 802424004 16 6WLWFK UHIHUHQFH FKDUW 809801A08 17 Chart holder 809809008 18 Instruction book 809851223 19 Inst...

Page 7: ...sert the pin e into the hole for the stitch reference chart r q 6WLWFK UHIHUHQFH FKDUW w Chart holder e Pin r Hole for stitch reference chart Both sides of the stitch reference chart can be referred t...

Page 8: ...h and unplug 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 Operating Instructions The 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 0DFKLQH SOXJ e Power inlet r Power supply plug t Wall outlet y 6WDUW 6WRS EXWWRQ NOTE Th...

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

Page 11: ...Release 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 sto...

Page 12: ...tomatically 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: ...eps to clear whole pattern combination Refer to page 70 e Mirror image key 3UHVV WKH PLUURU LPDJH NH WR LS WKH VHOHFWHG VWLWFK pattern vertically Refer to page 63 r Memory key Press the memory key to...

Page 14: ...fore 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 6FUHZGULYHU Attaching the foot h...

Page 15: ...of the seam notice that the stitches are evenly balanced q Needle thread top thread w Bobbin thread bottom thread e To loosen r To tighten KHQ DGMXVWLQJ WKH QHHGOH WKUHDG WHQVLRQ WKH KLJKHU WKH number...

Page 16: ...er on the right side of the fabric q Right side top side of fabric w Wrong side bottom side of fabric Tension is too loose The corner of each zigzag point pulls together on the wrong side of the fabri...

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Page 18: ...needle clamp QVHUW D QHZ QHHGOH LQWR WKH QHHGOH FODPS ZLWK WKH DW side to the rear When inserting the needle into the needle clamp push it up as far as it will go 7LJKWHQ WKH QHHGOH FODPS VFUHZ UPO E...

Page 19: ...HZLQJ lightweight fabrics so the fabric will not be marred HDY IDEULFV UHTXLUH D QHHGOH ODUJH HQRXJK WR SLHUFH the fabric without fraying the needle thread OZD V WHVW WKH QHHGOH VL H RQ D VPDOO VFUDS...

Page 20: ...ok 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 unth...

Page 21: ...rs on the LCD display w Bobbin icon b With the free end of the thread held in your hand start WKH PDFKLQH 6WRS WKH PDFKLQH ZKHQ LW KDV ZRXQG D few layers and then cut the thread close to the hole in t...

Page 22: ...ss it into the guide path marked 1 0DNH VXUH WKDW WKH WKUHDG FRPHV RXW IURP WKH VLGH notch of the bobbin holder y XLGH SDWK u 6LGH QRWFK NOTE If the thread does not come out from the side notch rethre...

Page 23: ...raw 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 b 6OLGH WKH WKUHDG WR WKH OHIW WR SDVV WKURXJK WKH ORZHU WKUHDG JXLGH 6OLGH...

Page 24: ...mended Do not use thread size 30 or thicker 7KH QHHGOH WKUHDGHU FDQQRW EH XVHG IRU D WZLQ needle z Press the needle up down button q to raise the needle to its highest position Turn the power switch o...

Page 25: ...older you can start sewing without drawing up the bobbin thread However you need to draw up the bobbin thread when sewing gathering stitches etc z Remove the bobbin Insert the bobbin into the bobbin h...

Page 26: ...elected 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 2 digit...

Page 27: ...MXVWPHQW VFUHHQ DSSHDUV DQG 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 the LCD display Press the w on the tou...

Page 28: ...Press the memory key to exit the reset mode XWR RII WLPHU 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 yo...

Page 29: ...everse button Press the reverse button once when sewing the lock a matic stitch pattern 2 in mode 1 or locking stitch pattern 3 in mode 1 and the machine will lock the stitches off and stop automatica...

Page 30: ...e Corners KHQ VHZLQJ ZLWK IDEULF HGJH DW VHDP JXLGH WR WXUQ D VTXDUH FRUQHU VR WKDW VHZLQJ FRQWLQXHV DW VDPH distance from edge 6WRS WKH PDFKLQH ZKHQ IURQW HGJH RI IDEULF UHDFKHV WKH cornering guide l...

Page 31: ...t 3UHVV WKH VLJQ RQ WKH VWLWFK ZLGWK DGMXVWLQJ NH WR move the needle to the right q 6WLWFK ZLGWK DGMXVWLQJ NH Altering the Stitch Length The stitch length can be altered 3UHVV WKH VLJQ RQ WKH VWLWFK O...

Page 32: ...FNLQJ stitch is needed Lower the needle close to the front edge of the fabric The machine will sew several locking stitches in place and continue sewing forward When you press the reverse button at th...

Page 33: ...DEULFV Sculpture Stitch q 6WLWFK SDWWHUQ 02 w Thread tension dial 3 to 6 e 3UHVVHU IRRW 6DWLQ VWLWFK IRRW The stitch patterns 12 to 14 in mode 3 can also be used Stretch Stitch q 6WLWFK SDWWHUQ 02 02...

Page 34: ...itch width 3UHVV WKH VLJQ RQ WKH VWLWFK ZLGWK DGMXVWLQJ NH WR decrease the stitch width q 6WLWFK ZLGWK DGMXVWLQJ NH w 6WLWFK ZLGWK The stitch width of pattern 07 can be changed without FKDQJLQJ LWV FH...

Page 35: ...off the seam allowance closer to the stitches This stitch is also excellent for darning and mending tears 4 q w e q 4 q w e 4 q w e q CAUTION When using an overedge foot make sure to set the stitch wi...

Page 36: ...ur seams will not ravel 6HZ ZKLOH JXLGLQJ WKH IDEULF HGJHV DORQJ WKH JXLGH RQ the foot q XLGH Overlock Stitch q 6WLWFK SDWWHUQ 02 w Thread tension dial 6 to 8 e 3UHVVHU IRRW 2YHUFDVW IRRW 0 w e q q 7K...

Page 37: ...l 1 to 4 e 3UHVVHU IRRW 6DWLQ VWLWFK IRRW 0DUN WKH HODVWLF LQWR TXDUWHUV 0DWFK WKRVH WR WKH FHQWHU front center back and side seams and pin the elastic to the fabric Place the elastic under the foot a...

Page 38: ...ght fabrics y Tailored buttonhole This durable buttonhole is used with thick buttons and heavy fabrics u Keyhole buttonhole tapered reinforced end This buttonhole is used for tailored clothing woven c...

Page 39: ...xtremely thick make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric I LW LV GLI FXOW WR W WKH EXWWRQ WKURXJK WKH WHVW buttonhole you can lengthen the buttonhole by pulling the button holder back a l...

Page 40: ...onhole will be out of position or there will be a sewing gap u No gap i 6WDUWLQJ SRLQW o Reference lines 0 6OLGHU 1 6WRSSHU 2 6HZLQJ JDS u b 6WDUW VHZLQJ ZKLOH SXOOLQJ WKH QHHGOH WKUHDG OLJKWO WR the...

Page 41: ...ROH LV QLVKHG GR QRW UDLVH WKH IRRW RU buttonhole lever simply start the machine again n m 3 4 5HPRYH WKH IDEULF DQG SODFH D SLQ MXVW EHORZ WKH bartack to prevent accidentally cutting the stitches Cut...

Page 42: ...eyelet punch to open the buttonhole q Eyelet punch not provided with the machine q Stretch Buttonhole and Antique Buttonhole q 6WLWFK SDWWHUQ 02 DQG w Thread tension dial 1 to 4 e Presser foot Automa...

Page 43: ...ower the foot q 6SXU w Forks x 6WDUW WKH PDFKLQH DQG VHZ WKH EXWWRQKROH Each side of the buttonhole and the bartacks will be sewn over the cord Remove the fabric from the machine and cut the sewing th...

Page 44: ...6HOHFW SDWWHUQ LQ PRGH 6HZ WKH ZHOWHG EXWWRQKROH RQ ERWK IDEULFV WRJHWKHU Cut the buttonhole opening as illustrated then pull the patch out through the slit to the other side q Wrong side of patch w...

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 IDEULF 0DUN WKH FRUQHUV...

Page 46: ...the darning as follows d5 is the default setting value When the right side of the darn is lower than the left side SUHVV WKH VLJQ RQ WKH VWLWFK OHQJWK DGMXVWLQJ NH q to set the value to d6 to d9 and...

Page 47: ...ong q FP Sewing a shorter tack 7R VHZ D WDFN VKRUWHU WKDQ FP UVW VWRS WKH PDFKLQH DIWHU VHZLQJ WKH UHTXLUHG OHQJWK WKHQ SUHVV WKH reverse button The tack length has been determined 6WDUW WKH PDFKLQH D...

Page 48: ...LWFK OHQJWK DGMXVWLQJ NH NOTE 7KH VKDSH FDQ EH DGMXVWHG ZLWKLQ WR Eyelet q 6WLWFK SDWWHUQ 02 w Thread tension dial 1 to 4 e 3UHVVHU IRRW 6DWLQ VWLWFK IRRW The eyelet is used for belt holes etc Startin...

Page 49: ...FP WR WKH LSSHU OHQJWK 7KLV LV WKH RYHUDOO opening size q Right side of the fabric w FP e Opening size r Zipper length t End of the zipper opening Zipper Sewing q 6WLWFK SDWWHUQ 02 02 w Thread tension...

Page 50: ...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 6HZ WKURXJK DOO OD HUV QH W WR...

Page 51: ...he end of the opening 0 7 1 cm DQG WXUQ WKH IDEULF GHJUHHV 0 FP CAUTION Be sure that the needle does not strike the presser foot or zipper teeth when the zipper foot is attached n 6WLWFK WKURXJK WKH J...

Page 52: ...the fold is next to the guide on the foot Lower the presser foot GMXVW WKH QHHGOH GURS SRVLWLRQ LI QHFHVVDU c 6HZ ZKLOH JXLGLQJ WKH IROGHG HGJH e Folded edge r XLGH Adjusting the needle drop position...

Page 53: ...lace GMXVW WKH VWLWFK ZLGWK VR WKH QHHGOH ZLOO HQWHU WKH OHIW hole of the button Turn the handwheel so that the needle will enter the ULJKW KROH RI WKH EXWWRQ 5HDGMXVW WKH VWLWFK ZLGWK LI necessary q...

Page 54: ...RZV RI VWUDLJKW VWLWFKHV FP DSDUW 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 evenly b Prepare...

Page 55: ...line 4 Shelltuck q 6WLWFK SDWWHUQ 02 w Thread tension dial 6 to 8 e 3UHVVHU IRRW 6DWLQ VWLWFK IRRW Use a lightweight fabric tricot for example Fold the fabric in bias as shown and stitch on the fold A...

Page 56: ...the needle to change the sewing direction GMXVWLQJ WKH VWLWFK ZLGWK 6HOHFW SDWWHUQ LQ PRGH 3UHVV WKH VLJQ RQ WKH VWLWFK ZLGWK DGMXVWLQJ NH e to decrease the stitch width t 3UHVV WKH VLJQ RQ WKH VWLWF...

Page 57: ...on table linens and shawls KRRVH D UP ZRYHQ IDEULF OLNH OLQHQ ZKHUH WKUHDGV FDQ be removed easily z Carefully cut the fabric on the grain Remove a single strand of yarn or thread where the fringing is...

Page 58: ...ching Drawn Work q 6WLWFK SDWWHUQ 02 w Thread tension dial 1 to 4 e 3UHVVHU IRRW 6DWLQ VWLWFK IRRW 4 w e q You can make cross stitch designs with these patterns in half the time it would take if embro...

Page 59: ...each side IWHU VHZLQJ LV QLVKHG WHDU DZD WKH SDSHU q FP w Paper 4 q w e q w w e q French Knots and Candlewick Knots q 6WLWFK SDWWHUQ 02 w Thread tension dial 5 to 8 e 3UHVVHU IRRW 6DWLQ VWLWFK IRRW Sc...

Page 60: ...smocked Knot the threads along one edge From the other edge pull the bobbin threads to distribute the gathers evenly q FP w Knotted thread 6HW WKH WKUHDG WHQVLRQ WR DQG VHOHFW D VPRFNLQJ stitch patter...

Page 61: ...U IRRW 6DWLQ VWLWFK IRRW 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 stretc...

Page 62: ...needle and turn the fabric KHQ RX VHOHFW VWLWFK SDWWHUQV QRW IRU WZLQ QHHGOH sewing and press the twin needle button the twin needle mark will blink on the LCD display and the caution buzzer sound 6WL...

Page 63: ...FK SDWWHUQV FRPELQDWLRQ FDQ EH registered 6WLWFK SDWWHUQV VHOHFWHG LQ PRGH GLUHFW SDWWHUQ selection cannot be registered refer to page 24 b 6WDUW VHZLQJ RPELQDWLRQ RI SDWWHUQV DQG ZLOO be sewn repeate...

Page 64: ...mark c 6WDUW VHZLQJ SDWWHUQ FRPELQDWLRQ VHULHV ZLOO 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...

Page 65: ...DWWHUQV below Mode 1 6WLWFK SDWWHUQV DQG Mode 2 6WLWFK SDWWHUQV 16 and 22 to 36 Mode 3 6WLWFK SDWWHUQV WR 94 and 97 to 00 Mode 4 6WLWFK SDWWHUQ Mode 5 All stitch patterns All stitch patterns c 6HOHFW...

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

Page 67: ...are independent from those 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...

Page 68: ...WR E DGMXVWLQJ 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 3DWWHUQ 0RGH 2 5 mm...

Page 69: ...DEHWV QXPEHU V PERO Programming a monogram Example To program R B z Press the mode key 4 times to enter mode 5 x 6HOHFW SDWWHUQ c Press the memory key v 6HOHFW SDWWHUQ b Press the memory key n 6HOHFW...

Page 70: ...3 A Spacing To enter the space in monogramming select the stitch pattern 98 99 or 00 in mode 5 q 3DWWHUQ 6PDOO VL H VSDFH PP w 3DWWHUQ 0HGLXP VL H VSDFH PP e Pattern 00 Large size space 5 0 mm NOTE T...

Page 71: ...w 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 appear...

Page 72: ...leted 0RYH WKH FXUVRU XQGHU WKH SDWWHUQ 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 t...

Page 73: ...URJUDPPHG pattern 06 in mode 4 and its mirror image 8QL HG 1HHGOH URS 3RVLWLRQ The needle drop position of the programmed patterns will vary depending on the pattern combination 8QL HG WR WKH OHIW ZKH...

Page 74: ...e bottom of the LCD screen I RX SUHVV WKH VWLWFK ZLGWK RU OHQJWK DGMXVWLQJ NH when the cursor is to the right of the last programmed SDWWHUQ LQGLYLGXDO DGMXVWPHQWV ZLOO EH FDQFHOOHG DQG XQLIRUP DGMXVW...

Page 75: ...the hook cover 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 with...

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: ...OH 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...

Page 78: ...QHHGOH LV XVHG Page 16 Page 17 Use the stretch stitch needle Page 21 Change the needle 6HDP SXFNHULQJ 1 The needle thread tension is too tight 2 The needle thread is not threaded properly 3 The needle...

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