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User Manual
QUILT MAKER PRO 16
Bobbin rotati on is not smooth
• Change the bobbin. The slightest hesitati on of the bobbin
rotati on can be the cause of dramati c tension change and
thread breakage.
Needle is burred, bent or dull, or
installed incorrectly
• Change the needle at least once per quilt. Make sure the needle
is installed to the top of the stop hole in the needle bar.
Needle not suitable for thread
• Replace the needle to one bett er suited for the thread. Use the
proper size needle.
Hesitati ng too long at one point
in quilti ng moti f
• Move more quickly so sti tches don’t overlap or build up. When
starti ng the machine, begin moving immediately. Sewing in one
place too long will cause the thread to break.
Improper needle/hook
relati onship
• Machine ti ming needs to be checked. Consult an authorized
Janome technician.
Damage or burr at needle hole
of needle plate or other thread
handling part
• If thread is shredding at the needle plate, check for burrs or
jagged edges. Gently rub with metal cloth to remove the sharp
edge. Consult a repair technician to polish any hard-to-reach or
delicate areas, or if the burr is inside the throat.
Wrong type of needle
• Use only the needles recommended by Janome: 134 (135x7) sizes
12 through 20.
Other possible problems
• Needle too close to hook, causing fricti on and possible collision of
hook point and needle (causing broken thread).
• Needle plate damage
• Hook damage
• Broken needles or damaged needle bar clamp
Nothing visible on the display
Correcti ve Measure(s)
Display cables unplugged
• Locate the black cables that plug into the touch-screen display
and connect to the side of the machine. Make sure both ends are
plugged in securely.
NOTE
: If the troubleshooti ng ti ps do not eliminate the problem, please consult an authorized
Janome technician
