Janome MB-4 User Manual

Instruction BookMB-4

7Standard Accessoriesq Needle (DB x K5Q1-NY)w Scissorse Bobbinsr Lint brusht Seam rippery Handy needle threaderu Spool capsi Spool neto Screwdriver!0

8qwertyuio!0!1!2!3!4!5!6Standard Accessoriesq Instruction bookw Instructional movie CD-ROMe Power supply cabler USB cablet Hoop M1 (MB Hoop 240 X 200)

9Assembling the Spool Standz Insert the thread guide poles into the sleeve of thespool stand. Secure the poles with setscrews (A)from the bottom.Inser

10Setting the Thread Cones or Spools of ThreadUse the 4 spool pins in the front row for sewing, andsecond row spool pins are for the standby spools.Us

11Installing the Hoop Supporterz Loosen the two thumbscrews on the hoopsupporter.q Hoop supporterw Thumbscrewx Turn the power switch on to move the ca

12Installing the RCS Unit (optional item)z Loosen the thumbscrew and open the mounting arm.q Thumbscreww Mounting armx Loosen the screw knob A and set

13Connecting the Power Supplyz Turn the power switch off.q Power switchx Insert the machine plug into the machinesocket.w Machine pluge Machine socket

14Direct PC-LinkThe MB-4 can be connected to the PC with theUSB cable included as standard accessory.You need Digitizer MB for multi-needle software(o

15Bobbin ThreadsCotton or spun rayon threads sizes 80 to 120 (74 to100 dtex/2) are recommended for bobbin thread.Do not use poor quality prewound bobb

16Winding the Bobbinz Place the thread cone (spool of thread) on the rearmost spool pin.Pass the thread through the thread guide A.q Thread guide Ax P

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThe machine is not intended for use by children or mentally infirm persons without proper supervision.This machine is des

17Removing the bobbin casez Open the hook cover toward you.q Hook coverx Hold and open the latch of the bobbin case.Take the bobbin case out from the

18Inserting the bobbin caseHold the bobbin case with the latch and insert thebobbin case into the hook, aligning the rib with thenotch. Push the bobbi

19Threading the NeedleThe threading path of all needles is similar. Reviewthe threading procedure of the first needle whenthreading other needles.Thre

20b Draw the thread down and pass it through the righthole in the guide plate.q Right hole in the guide platen Pass the thread through the eye of the

21Threading the needle with the needle threaderz Hold the needle threader with a triangle mark facingup. Insert the thread into the Y-notch of the thr

22Setting the Fabric in the Embroidery Hoopz Attach stabilizer to the wrong side of the fabric.Mark the centerlines for pattern placement on theright

23Setting the Embroidery HoopHold the setting plate with both hands and insertthem under the holder clips.Slide the hoop on the hoop supporter until t

24Use the sub control panel to operate the machinewithout the RCS unit.Function buttonsq MODE buttonPress this button to select one of the followingmo

25W: 00W: 01LCD screenz When turning the power on, the LCD screen willshow [W:00].Press the ENTER button and the hoop will moveto the home position.q

26001 ABC_001 M2M1 00001 01/13 1M1 00001 01/13 1M1 00001 01/13 1M1 00001 01/13 1002 E_001 M2Machine SettingsPress the MODE button to select the i

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSThis product must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of leastresistance for electr

27N1:253 N2:224M1 00001 01/13 1Starting to Embroiderz Select the pattern you wish to sew. The LCDscreen shows the Ready to sew mode display.NOTE:The

28H:M1 ?M1 02010 02/13 2b Press the START/STOP button, the LCDscreen will show the reminder asking you toconfirm the hoop type to be used.y START/STOP

29Removing the Hoopz Hold the setting plates with both hands andlift the front side of the setting plates torelease them from the positioning pins.Sli

30Adjusting the bobbin thread tensionTo tighten the bobbin thread tension, turn theadjusting screw clockwise.To loosen the bobbin thread tension, turn

31Replacing the NeedleWARNING:Always make sure to turn the power off beforereplacing the needle.Checking the needleCheck the needle regularly and repl

32Basic Operation of the Optional RCS UnitMachine operating buttonsq Start/Stop buttonPress this button to start or stop the machine.The button glows

33159610711812234Function keysCAUTION:Do not press the LCD touch panel with hard orsharp pointed objects like pencils, screwdrivers orthe like.q MENU

34159610711812234Winding the bobbin? Winding the bobbin123456On-screen Help MoviePress the help (?) key to open the help movie menu.You can view 6 hel

3588x90mm21 min1 / 5 Color1 / 8544 ST1Ivory White 2532Bamboo 2243Tangerine 2741234Orange 2031Sienna 2564588x90mm21 min1 / 5 Color1 / 8544 ST1Ivory Whi

36159610711812234Keep hand clear.Garriage will now move to set position.Do you resume the last settings?SECTION 3. ADVANCED OPERATIONWITH THE OPTIONAL

1SECTION 1. SETTING UP THE MACHINEInstalling the Machine ... 2Adjusting the feet ...

3715961071181223413 16151418172/71596782347/7145263/73710 1191284/71316 171518145/722 232120196/7Selecting the built-in designsThere are 50 ready to s

3815926103711481288x90mm21 min1 / 5 Color1 / 8565 ST1Ivory White 2532Bamboo 2243Tangerine 2741234Orange 2031Sienna 25845Press the pattern selection ke

3988x90mm21 min1 / 5 Color1 / 8544 ST1Ivory White 2532Bamboo 2243Tangerine 2741234Orange 2031Sienna 256454/888x90mm21 min1 / 5 Color1 / 8544 ST1Ivory

40(3/3)MonogrammingThere are 3 pages of the monogramming window.Press the page key to show the next or previouspage.q Page keysPage 1: Roman alphabets

41GothicScriptCheltenhamHollowblockBauhausGalantTypistBrush First GradeJupiter2 Letters 3 LettersBorderNormal SewFunction keysFont selectionPress the

42ABABABABC59x22mm4 min1 / 1 Color1 / 981 ST11AnyEntering the charactersExample: “Jump” in Gothic fontSelect Gothic font.Press the desired alphabet ke

43Correcting the textTo delete a character:Press the arrow key to move the cursor under thecharacter to delete.Press the circle key next to the delete

44Placement of monogrammingYou can select from one of the 3 placements formonogramming.Press the circle key next to the placement icon toselect the le

45ABC59x22mm4 min1 / 1 Color1 / 981 ST11AnyABC11Any59x22mm4 min1 / 1 Color1 / 981 ST4/8Red 225Orange 203ABC11Any12Any13Any14Any59x22mm4 min1 / 1 Color

46159261037114812EditPress Corresponding Function Button.159261037114812EditEditEditingIn the editing mode, you can modify and combine theembroidery p

2SECTION 1. SETTING UP THE MACHINEInstalling the MachinePlace the machine on a flat and stable surface suchas a sturdy table that could withstand the

47EditM1240x200M2126x110M350x50M4100x60EditEditEditEditing FunctionsSelecting the hoopPress the circle key next to the hoop icon.q Circle key (hoop)Th

48EditEditEditEditRotating the patternPress the circle key next to the rotate icon and thefunction key assignment will change to rotation.q Circle key

49Duplicating the patternPress the circle key next to the copy icon to duplicatethe pattern.q Circle key (duplicate)NOTE:The original pattern will be

50Monogramming in an arcYou can make a monogramming in an upper or lowerarc.z Enter the characters in the editing mode.Press the circle key next to th

51Bright Blue 2301/3AQY23456789ZRSTUV&W0X1IJKLMNOPBCDEFGHRED_1RED_11/3Customizing the color settingThe background color of the editing screen and

52Edit159261037114812EditPress Corresponding Function Button.EditEditCombining the Patterns and Letteringz Press the MENU key.q MENU keyx Press the ci

53EditPress Corresponding Function Button.EditEditEdit, Move the flipped pattern to the left bottom cornerof the editing screen by using the arrow key

54EditEdit240x200mm59 min1 / 13 Color1 / 22479 ST1 Bright Blue 2302Floral Pink 2663 Orchid Pink 2401231Bright Blue 2302Floral Pink 26631245Orchid Pink

554/888x90mm21 min1 / 5 Color1 / 8544 ST1Ivory White 2532Bamboo 2243Tangerine 2741234Orange 2031Sienna 25645Trac Outline4/888x90mm21 min1 / 5 Color1 /

564/888x90mm21 min1 / 5 Color1 / 8544 ST1Ivory White 2532Bamboo 2243Tangerine 2741234Orange 2031Sienna 25645Machine starts to Run.M2:126X110mmv Press

3Adjusting the feetTurn the adjusting screw counterclockwise (in thedirection of A) as much as possible, before placingthe machine on a surface.q Adju

57Customizing the Setting with the Sub Control PanelPress the MODE button until the LCD screen showsMB-4 OP blinking.Press the ENTER button to start t

58[04] Formatting the memoryIf the internal memory does not function due todamage to the memory bank, you need to re-enable itby formatting the memory

59[08] Reminder message ON/OFFWhen you press the START/STOP button, a remindermessage will appear on the LCD screen. However,you can turn off the remi

60[12] Jump thread trimming ON/OFFIf you wish to trim jump threads automatically, pressthe fright arrow button to indicate [ON].Press the left

61159261037114812inchmminchmminchmmCustomizing the Settings with the OptionalRCS UnitThe machine settings and LCD screen display can becustomized with

62Eco ModeScreen SaverTouch Screen CalibrationMachine Info1first machineEco ModeScreen SaverTouch Screen CalibrationMachine Info1first machineONOFFEco

63Eco ModeScreen SaverTouch Screen CalibrationMachine Info1first machineRenameAQY23456789ZRSTUV&W0X1IJKLMNOPBCDEF GH2AQY23456789ZRSTUV&W0X1I

64Format RCSUSB MemoryATA PC CardMB-4Reset all to defaultsYes3Format RCSUSB MemoryATA PC CardMB-4Reset all to defaultsYes3Format RCSUSB MemoryAT

65Maximum speed settingGrid sizeHoop for Monogramming10 mmM1600spmMaximum speed settingGrid sizeHoop for Monogramming10 mmM1600spmMaximum speed settin

66Tread selectionColor ControlJanomeRobison-AntonRobison-AntonGutermann SULKYMadeiraMettlerPolyester 40Rayon 40 Rayon 40Polyester 40Poly SheenTread se

4Do not use the machine near appliances that radiateelectromagnetic noise such as a microwave oven, ordo not plug in the machine to the same branch ci

676Reminder to StartReserve Color to NeedleIgnore Short Stitches0.0mmONOFF6Reminder to StartReserve Color to NeedleIgnore Short Stitches0.0mmYes123412

68Trim Tail LengthThread Break Stitch CountNumber of JumpsJump Thread Trimming7M83Trim Tail LengthThread Break Stitch CountNumber of JumpsJump Thread

69¤3 Language selectionYou can select one of the following languages forscreen message.q Englishw Frenche Spanishr Italiant Dutchy Japaneseu Germani R

70240x200mm59 min1 / 13 Color1 / 22479 ST1 Bright Blue 2302Floral Pink 2663 Orchid Pink 2401231Bright Blue 2302Floral Pink 26631245Orchid Pink 2406Bri

71Save FileLocation :0.1/3MBRCSNewRenameEmbfAQY23456789ZRSTUV&W0X1IJKLMNOPBCDEF GHABC_1Save FileLocation :0.1/3MBRCSNewRenameABC_1EmbfDeleteCreati

72159610711812234Location :0.1/3MBRCSMB-4CardUSB-MemoryCD-ROMRCSLocation :0.1/3MBRCSNewRenameABC_1EmbfRenameM_002JumpM_001240x200mm59 min1 / 13 Color1

73Save FileLocation :0.1/3MBRCSNewRenameABC_1EmbfDeleteSave FileLocation :0.1/3MBRCSABC_1Are you sure you want to delete this folder?Save FileLocation

74159610711812234Location :0.1/3MBRCSMB-4CardUSB-MemoryCD-ROMRCSSECTION 4. OPTIONAL ITEMSPC Design CardsYou can open embroidery patterns from the PCDe

75159610711812234Location :0.1/3MBRCSMB-4CardUSB-MemoryCD-ROMUSB-MemoryLocation :0.1/488MBUSB MemoryNewRenameEmbfUSB MemoryThe RCS unit is compatible

76159610711812234Location :0.1/488MBCD-ROMNewRenameEmbfLocation :0.1/3MBRCSMB-4CardUSB-MemoryCD-ROMCD-ROMCD-ROM DriveNOTE:Do not use any other CD-ROM

5Names of Partsq Thread guide barw Pre-tension controle Tension controlr Check springt Hoop supportery Needle plateu Hook coveri Start/Stop buttono Au

77SECTION 5. CARE AND MAINTENANCECleaning the HookCAUTION:Turn the power switch off before cleaning the hookarea.Open the hook cover and remove the bo

78Cleaning the Auto Thread Cutter MechanismCAUTION:Turn the power switch off before cleaning the autothread cutter mechanism.z Loosen the 2 setscrews

79OilingCAUTION:Turn the power switch off before oiling.If you use the machine frequently, oil the needle barsevery two weeks and oil the hook race ev

80E : 00Error MessagesError DescriptionCommunication error with theRCS unitInitializing errorNeedle bar switching errorNeedle bar stop position errorD

81ProblemThe machine does not run.The machine is noisy.The needle thread breaks.The bobbin thread breaks.The needle breaks.Skipped stitchesEmbroidery

82ProblemThe fabric puckers.The LCD screen is not clear.The touch panel keys do notwork correctly.The PC card or USBmemory does not work.Communication

770-805-001 (E) Printed in Japan

770-805-001 (E) Printed in Japan

6Sub control panelq Mode buttonw Trace buttone Arrow buttonr Enter buttonst LCD brightness adjusting dialy LCD displayqwertyRCS unit (optional item)q