JANOME Horizon Memory Craft 8200 QC Instruction Booklet

Instruction Book

8Controlling Sewing SpeedSpeed control sliderYoucanlimitthemaximumsewingspeedwiththespeedcontrol slider according to your sewing needs.To in

9wFunction Keysq LCD screenThe LCD screen shows the following information when the machine is turned on: w Stitch pattern e Mode r Stitch pattern

10Raising and Lowering the Presser FootThe presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. q Presser foot lifterYou can raise the presser fo

11Adjusting the Foot PressureThe foot pressure can be adjusted with the foot pressure dial located under the top cover.The dial has 7 setting position

12For general sewing, set the thread tension dial at AUTO, which covers a wide range of sewing conditions. q Thread tension dialBalancing Thread Ten

13Changing the Presser Foot CAUTION:Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the power switch off before replacing

14Attaching the foot holderAttach the foot holder to the presser bar from the rear.Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver.q Presser bar

15tyuic Attach the dual feed foot holder to the presser bar. Tighten the setscrew lightly with your finger. t Dual feed link y Dual

16Replacing the Needle PlateUse the straight stitch needle plate when sewing fine fabrics or sewing with the dual feed foot. CAUTION:Always make sur

17Changing Needles CAUTION:Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the power switch off before changing the needle.

18Setting the spool of threadLift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the spool pin.Attach the large spool holder, and press it firmly again

19c Pass the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle. Push the bobbin

20Inserting the Bobbinqwerz Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise.x Guide the thread into the front not

21czxvbnmxqThreading the MachineRaise the presser foot lifter to raise the presser foot.Turn the power switch on.Press the needle up/down button to ra

22z qBuilt-in Needle ThreaderNOTES:•Theneedlethreadercanbeusedwitha#11to#16needle. Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended.•Theneedlethrea

23Drawing up the Bobbin Threadz Raise the presser foot lifter. Hold the needle thread with your finger. q Needle threadx Press the needle u

24Selecting the PatternsMode 1Youcanselectthefollowingstitchpatternsdirectlybypressing the pattern keys. q Pattern keys (Number keys)qExamp

25Buzzer sound settingThe buzzer sound can be turned on or off using the buzzer sound setting. The default buzzer sound setting is “ON”.Enter the sett

26Needle stop position settingThe machine always stops with the needle in the down position except when sewing buttonholes, specialty stitches, monogr

27m “t5” will be shown on the LCD screen. Press u on the touch panel.Key position calibrationIf the function keys seem out of alignment, calibrate th

1IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThis appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabili

28TRADITIONAL SEWINGStraight StitchMachine settingsq Pattern: MODE 1: 1, 1S MODE 2: 01 w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Zigza

29Needle plate guidesThe seam guides are marked on the needle plate, free arm and hook cover.The seam guides for 1/4˝, 3/8˝ and 5/8˝ are also marked o

30Adjusting the stitch lengthThe stitch length can be altered by pressing the stitch length adjusting key.The stitch length indication will change as

31Dual Feed Balancing DialThe dual feed balancing dial should be set at “0”.However, you may need to adjust the dual feed balance with this dial since

32Lock-a-Matic StitchMachine settingsq Pattern: MODE 1: 2, 2S MODE 2: 02 w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Zigzag foot A or

33Use this stitch to seam the edge of fabrics.Straight Stitch with Left Needle PositionMachine settingsq Pattern: MODE 1: 4, 4S MODE 2:

34Fabric preparationAdd 1 cm (3/8“) to the zipper size. This is the overall opening size. q Right sides of the fabric w 1 cm (3/8“) e Opening si

35x Attach the zipper foot. Adjust the stitch width to 7.5–8.5. Lower the foot onto the topside at the end of the zipper opening so that the n

36v Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat with the right side facing up. Attach the Zigzag foot A. Adjust the stitch length to 5.0,

37Rolled HemMachine settingsq Pattern: MODE 1: 1 MODE 2: 01 w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Rolled hem foot Dr Foot

2TABLE OF CONTENTSNAMES OF PARTSNames of Parts ... 3Standard Accessories ...

38GatheringMachine settingsq Pattern: MODE 1: 1 MODE 2: 01 w Thread tension: 1e Presser foot: Zigzag foot Ar Foot pressure: 5qew

39Zigzag 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 fo

40Multiple Zigzag Stitch (Tricot stitch)Machine settingsq Pattern: MODE 2: 10w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Zigzag foot Ar Foot pre

41Knit StitchMachine settingsq Pattern: MODE 2: 12 w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Overcast foot Mr Foot pressure: 4qewrwqThis sti

42Select pattern 14 for woven fabrics or pattern 15 for elastic fabrics.Folding the fabricFold the fabric to make a hem as shown. q Heavy fabric w

43Changing the needle drop positionPress the stitch width adjusting key.The LCD screen shows the distance between the left needle position and the gui

44Use a light weight fabric (tricot, for example). Fold the fabric as shown and stitch on the fold.Allow the needle to just clear the folded edge to c

45qewrSquare ButtonholeMachine settingsq Pattern: MODE 2: 19 w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot Rr Foot pressu

46v Mark the buttonhole position on the fabric and place it under the buttonhole foot. Lower the needle at the starting point by turning the hand whee

47n The buttonhole is sewn automatically in the sequence shown. When the buttonhole is finished, the machine will stop automatically with the needle i

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48Adjusting the buttonhole stitch densityThe buttonhole stitch density can be adjusted by pressing the stitch length adjusting key.Press the “ ”

49Using the Stabilizer PlateThe stabilizer plate holds and supports the fabric so it is helpful when sewing buttonholes over the hem of thick fabrics.

50qewrRound End and Fine Fabric ButtonholesMachine settingsq Pattern: MODE 2: 20, 21 w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Automatic buttonh

51qewrCorded ButtonholeMachine settingsq Pattern: MODE 2: 23w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot Rr Foot pressur

52A welted buttonhole is made by stitching a strip or patch of fabric to the buttonhole.Welted buttonholes are particularly suitable for tailored garm

53m Fold over the length of the garment fabric, sew back and forth beside the original seam to secure flaps of the patch. r Wrong side of garment

54Button SewingMachine settingsq Pattern: MODE 2: 26 w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Button sewing foot Tr Foot pressure: 5t F

55qewrDarningMachine settingsq Pattern: MODE 2: 27 w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot Rr Foot pressure:

56To adjust the evenness of darning stitchesYoucancorrectunevennessofdarningstitchesbypressingthe “ ” or “ ” key of the stitch leng

57→ →→Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotch seams and belt carriers where extra strength is needed.SewingLower the needle at the starting point

4Zigzag foot A (set on the machine)Rolled hem foot DZipper foot ESatin stitch foot FOpen-toe satin stitch foot F2Blind hemming foot GOvercast foot M1/

58Adjusting the shape of an eyeletCorrect the shape of the eyelet as follows:If the eyelet gap opens, press “ ” on the stitch length adjusting ke

59qewrAppliqueMachine settingsq Pattern: MODE 3: 05-12 w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F or Open-toe sa

60qewrFringingMachine settingsq Pattern: MODE 3: 05 w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Satin stitch foot Fr Foot pressure: 4Fringi

61Choose a soft, lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis. Cut the fabric three times wider than the projected width.Sew rows of straigh

62FagotingMachine settingsq Pattern: MODE 3: 19 w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Satin stitch foot Fr Foot pressure: 5* Stitch p

63PatchworkMachine settingsq Pattern: MODE 1: 9 MODE 3: 36 w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Satin stitch foot Fr F

64Attaching the quilting guide barThe quilting guide bar is helpful when sewing parallel, evenly spaced rows of stitching.Insert the quilting guide ba

65StipplingMachine settingsq Pattern: MODE 3: 31 w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F or Open-toe satin st

66Changing the footThis foot is comes with the closed-toe foot attached, however, it is convertible to the open-toe foot and clear view foot.To change

67Satin StitchesMachine settingsq Pattern: MODE 3: 51 – 59w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Satin stitch foot Fr Foot pressure: 5q

5Extension TableThe extension table provides an extended sewing area and can be removed for free-arm sewing. q Extension table w Free-armTo detach:D

68Twin Needle SewingThe utility stitches and decorative stitches shown on the left can be sewn with a twin needle.Replace the needle with the twin nee

69•Stitchpatternscannotbememorizedinthetwinneedle mode.•Usethethreadcutteronthefacecoverwhentrimming threads.•Usenethreads#60

70b Start sewing. Combination of patterns 56 and 57 will be sewn continuously.NOTE:If you press the auto-lock button in the middle of sewing, the mac

71Programming Auto-lock StitchExample: Programming patterns 53 (mode 3) and auto-lock stitch. The machine will sew the pattern, auto-lock stitch, and

72 Programming Automatic Thread CuttingTo cut the threads automatically after sewing the pattern combination, press and hold the thread cutte

73Pattern Combination with a Mirror ImageExample: Pattern 56 (mode 3) and its mirror imagez Select pattern 56 (mode 3).x Press the memory key.c Select

74Resuming a Pattern from the BeginningIf you have to stop sewing in the middle of a pattern and wish to sew it over again, press the startover key to

75Bridge StitchesStitch patterns number 46 to 50 (mode 3) are bridge stitches, which are used to insert straight stitches after a stitch pattern.Examp

76Use the stitch pattern 92 (blank space) in mode 3 if you wish to insert a space between stitch patterns. w Blank spacew

77MonogrammingSelecting a characterIn mode 4, 5 and 6, you can program text by entering the number and alphabets.Mode 4: Alphabets/number/symbolMode

6Connecting the Power Supplyz First make sure the power switch q is off.x Insert the machine plug w of the power supply cord into the machine socket

78Reducing the size of lettersTo reduce the height of character to approximately 2/3 of its original size, select the character with the cursor key an

79Editing a Pattern CombinationViewing a long combinationThe LCD screen only shows one pattern at a time.If the entire combination is not displayed, p

80Deleting and Inserting a PatternExample: Deleting pattern “B” and inserting “W” from “ABC”.c Enter “W”. Pattern “W” will be inserted between “A”

81Uniform Stitch AdjustmentThe stitch width and length of the programmed patterns can be uniformly adjusted.Example 1: Adjusting the stitch width of t

82Individual Stitch AdjustmentThe stitch width and length can be individually adjusted for each pattern in a programmed combination.Example: Changing

83Correcting Distorted Stitch PatternsThe sewing results of the stitch patterns may vary depending upon sewing conditions, such as sewing speed, type

84CARE AND MAINTENANCEqqwterwCleaning the Hook AreaClean the hook area at least once a month.Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine.Remove t

85Cleaning the Inside of the Thread GuideClean the inside of the thread guide plate under the top cover at least once a month.z Remove the needle thr

86Problems and Warning SignalsIf a buzzer sounds and the LCD screen shows a warning sign, follow the guidance below.The machine will stop if the butto

87The machine does not work properly due to a problem in the control circuit.Contact the service center or the store from whom the machine was purchas

7Machine Operating Buttonsq Start/stop buttonPress this button to start or stop the machine.The machine starts running slowly for the first few stitche

88Cause1. 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 inc

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