Janome MEMORY CRAFT 4800 User Manual

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9• Message keyWhen Message key is pressed, a detailed message willdisplay suitable stitches, patterns and machine settings.• Turn-over memory key(To

10• Clear keyIf an incorrect pattern is memorized, pressing this keywill immediately clear it (like a backspace key).• Memory keyWhen this key is pr

11• Pattern selection and screen indication[1]Select the Direct mode pattern selection.[2]Press the pattern key on the keyboard.Example: Pattern 05,

12Memory Mode/Buzzer Sound/MultipleLanguage SettingsNORMAL / RESUMPTION Mode[1]Turn on the power switch while pressing the memorykey.1 Memory key2 Pow

13To Raise or Drop the Feed Dogs• For button sewing etc., drop the feed dogs.• When finished sewing, raise the feed dogs.The feed dogs must always be

14[1] [2][3][1] [2][1] [2]123123123Changing Needles[1]Raise the needle by pressing the Up/down needleposition key and lower the presser foot.Turn off

15Selecting Needle and ThreadNEEDLE SIZE9 or 1111 or 1414 or 16FABRICSCrepe de Chine,Voile, Lawn,Organdy,Georgette,TricotLinens, Cotton,Pique, Serge,D

163214512Winding the Bobbin• Set the spoolLift up the spool pin and place the spool of thread on itwith the thread coming off the spool as shown.Press

17• Winding the bobbinFor the bobbin winding, set the speed control lever atthe medium to high speed position.[1] Hold the end of thread.[2] Guide the

18• Inserting the bobbin[1]Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the threadrunning off counterclockwise.1 End of thread[2] Guide the thread into

1SECTION I NAMES OF PARTSName of Parts ... 3Screen Sharpness Adjusting Dial ...

19Threading the Machine• Threading the machine * Raise the presser foot lever. * Turn the power switch “ON”, press the needleUp/down button twice to

20• Needle threader[1]Raise the needle to its highest position. Pull down theneedle threader knob as far as it will go.[2]Push the knob in the direct

21• Drawing up the bobbin thread[1]Raise the presser bar lifter, hold the end of thethread as shown.[2] Press the Up/down needle position button twic

22435435Balanced Thread Tension• Auto-thread tensionWhen the thread tension dial is set at “AUTO” for auto-matic thread tension, the green light will

23Straight Stitch Sewing1 Stitch pattern: 012 Presser foot: Foot A or foot H1212312• Starting to sewRaise the presser foot and position the fabric n

24Practice Common Stitching SkillsUsing the Seam Guides on the Needle PlateThe seam guides on the needle plate are engraved to helpyou measure seam wi

25123• Manual stitch lengthPress “-” or “+” to adjust the stitch length.To decrease length, press “-”.To increase length, press “+”.The pre-programme

26Various Utility Stitches• Basting1Stitch pattern : 242 Presser foot: Basting foot P3 Thread tension dial : 1 to 44 Feed dogs : Down * Set the manua

27• Straight stitchThe common uses for the straight stitch are:Regular seams and zippers:1 Stitch pattern : 012 Presser foot : Foot A or zipper foot

28• Stretch stitch1 Stitch pattern : 172 Presser foot : Foot AThis stitch is a narrow stretch stitch designed to elimi-nate puckering on knit fabrics

2 Uniform width, length adjustment ... 63Editing Function (3) ... 63 Custom stit

29Zigzag Stitch1 Stitch pattern: 052 Presser foot: Foot A• InterfacingYou can get better sewing results using interfacing orstabilizer on delicate or

30Variation of Zigzag Stitches• Overcasting1Stitch pattern: 052 Presser foot: Overedge foot CThis zigzag variation is very useful in garment construc

31• Knit stitch1Stitch pattern: 122 Presser foot: Foot AKeep an extra space allowance from the fabric edge andafter finishing the sewing, cut the ex

32Overedge Sewing (2)1 Stitch pattern: 132 Presser foot: Overedge foot CThis stitch can be used for sewing heavier fabrics thattend to fray extensive

33Sewing Buttons1 Stitch pattern: 052 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F3 Feed dogs: Down[1] Turn the handwheel by hand five times and raise theneedle

34Sensor Buttonhole• Automatic buttonholingNote: * The size of the buttonhole is automatically set byplacing the button in the buttonhole foot, as sh

35R• Sewing preparation1Stitch pattern: 082 Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R * When you select the buttonhole stitch, the screenindicates th

36[4]After attaching sensor buttonhole foot, raise the footlever once to assure spring is in proper position toavoid any gap. Insert corner of fabric

37[6] After sewing the buttonhole stitch, raise the button-holelever until it stops.12 Buttonhole lever[7] Place a pin on the rear side of the bartack

38• Sensor buttonhole 09 and 101Stitch pattern: 09 or 102 Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole R * Sewing procedure is the same as 08.[1] Sewing steps3

3Names of Parts1 Foot storage compartment2 Flip-top sewing instruction panel3 Top cover4 Auto-tension dial5 Pressure dial6 Face plate7 Thread cutter8

39Corded Buttonholes1 Stitch pattern: 082 Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot RUse this procedure when you want to achieve a tailored,more attract

40Free Size Automatic Buttonhole 201 Stitch pattern: 202 Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole R[1] Pull the button holder to the back (direction of A).[

41Zipper Sewing• Put in a zipper1Stitch pattern: 012 Presser foot: Zipper foot E• Attaching the zipper footTo sew on the left side of the zipper, atta

42Zipper Sewing, cont’d[2]Sew through all layers next to fold. Stop 5 cmbefore the top of the zipper just before the zipperfoot reaches the slider on

43Darning1 Stitch pattern: 222 Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R3 Darning shape: (See below for settings.)• To sew:[1]Pull the button holder

44Bartacking1 Stitch pattern: 232 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot FSwitch to “Low” speed setting. Four lock stitches will besewn first. Then sew to t

45Rolled Hem1 Stitch pattern: 012 Presser foot: Hemmer foot D[1] Make a double 0.3 cm (1/8”) fold approximately 6cm (2”) in length. * Use iron on the

46Blind Stitch Hemming1 Stitch pattern: 16 or 152 Presser foot: Blind hem foot G• How to fold the fabric1 Wrong side of fabric2 0.4 to 0.7 cm (1/8”

47Pintucking1 Stitch pattern: 022 Presser foot: Blind hem stitch foot G[1] Attach the blind hem stitch foot.Place the folded fabric under the presser

48Shell Tack1 Stitch pattern: 252 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F * Use a light weight fabric such as tricot.Fold and stitch on the bias. When the

4Screen Sharpness Adjusting DialUse this to adjust the sharpness of the liquid crystaldisplay.If no indication is shown on the screen after you switch

49Smocking1 Stitch pattern: 382 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F * Stitch patterns (41, 65, 66, 88) can also be used.For a delicate, decorative treat

50Scallop Stitch ( A )1 Stitch pattern: 332 Presser foot: Foot A[1]Fold hem with right sides together. Sew scallops 1cm (3/8”) from folded edge.[2]Tri

51Patchwork1 Stitch pattern: 312 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot FSew seam with straight stitch and press seam allowanceto open.Sew pattern stitch 31

52Cross Stitch1 Stitch pattern: 722 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F * These stitch patterns (74 to 76) can also be used.You will love the beautiful

53Cording1 Stitch pattern: 462 Presser foot: Cording foot HSew over one strand of cording to create a pretty swirleddesign on a jacket or vest or sew

54Twin Needle Stitching1 Stitch pattern: 952 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot FThis machine is equipped with a twin needle that can beused to sew paral

55Adjusting Pattern BalanceIf the decorative stitch patterns, letters, numbers ormanual buttonhole stitch are uneven when you sew on aparticular fabri

56Programming Decorative Stitch Patterns 61, 58To repeat or continue the same combination of stitches,just press the foot control.[1]Press the Mode ke

57Cycle Stitching with Mirror Image PatternsAfter selecting a pattern, press the Turn-over memorykey.Press the Mode key and select A Mode.[1]Press Mod

58Elongation1 Stitch pattern: 512 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot FThe stitch can be elongated up to five times its normallength by pressing the “

5LGDCFAEStandard Accessories1 Set of needles2 L: Quilting bar3 G: Blind hem foot4 D: Hemmer foot5 C: Overedge foot6 E: Zipper foot7 A: Zigzag foot

59Sewing Letters in Block Style1 B Mode2 LCD screen3 Stitch patterns[1] Press the Mode key and select B Mode.[2] Select stitch pattern 29.[3] Press me

60Combining Letters in Script Style1 C Mode2 LCD screen3 Stitch patterns[1] Press the Mode key and select C Mode.[2] Select stitch pattern 11.[3] Pres

61Editing Function (1)• Check and correct pattern combination beforesewing1 Editing key2 LCD screenExample: ABCDEFGH have been memorized.Confirmation

62• Adding letters or space between letters1 Editing key2 LCD screen[1] Press “EDIT” key.[2] Press the stitch width key “+” and shift the cursorpast

63Editing Function (2)• Uniform width, length adjustment1 Stitch width key2 LCD screen3 Stitch patterns4 Pre-set stitch width before change5 Stitch w

64Care of Your Machine1 Screw driver 2 Set screw3 Needle plate 4 Bobbin holder5 Lint brush 6 Feed dogs7 Hook race 8 Soft, dry clothPress the needle Up

65Replacing the Light Bulb1 Face cover plate2 Lamp socket3 Holder4 Lamp5 Pins * Turn the power switch off. * Wait until the lamp has cooled down befor

66ConditionThe needle threadbreaks.The bobbin threadbreaks.The needlebreaks.Screen is notclear.Skipped stitchesSeam puckeringThe cloth is notfeeding s

67Troubleshooting, cont’d• When message appears on the screenThe liquid crystal display shows “BOBBIN WINDING”.After the bobbin is wound, return the

6Connecting Machine to Power SupplyBefore connecting the power supply, make sure thevoltage and frequency shown on the machine conform toyour electric

7Main Function of Buttons / Keys• Up/down needle position buttonWhen the Up/down needle position button is pressed,the needle bar goes down and stops

8• Mode selection keyBy pressing the key, LED light will move step by step toselect the stitch mode, as shown.Direct Mode: Direct mode pattern selecti