Janome 6500 manual Programming a Pattern Combination, One cycle sewing with the auto-lock stitch

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LED Signal

Programming a Pattern Combination

One cycle sewing with the auto-lock stitch

Select the desired pattern.

Press the memory button.

Press the locking stitch button.

NOTE:

No further patterns can be memorized after pressing the auto-lock button.

Depress the foot control to sew.

The machine will lock the stitch and sew single unit of the pattern, then stop automatically after locking off the stitch.

1 Locking Stitch

Auto thread cutter

Press the auto thread cutter button after selecting a stitch pattern. The LED signal will turn on.

Press the auto-lock button at the end of sewing.

The machine will lock the stitch off then stop automatically and trim the threads.

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Contents Page Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Utility Stitches Know Your Machine Name of PartsStandard Accessories Operating Instructions Connecting the Power SupplyControlling Sewing Speed Function Buttons Auto-Lock button When stitch pattern 01, 02, 08 or Has beenReverse button When stitch pattern 01, 02, 08 or Has been Thread cutter buttonStitch length adjusting button Mode buttonStitch width adjusting button LCD contrast adjusting dialClear button Pattern selection buttonsAuto thread cutter button Turnover memory buttonRaising and Lowering the Presser Foot Attaching the Knee LifterChanging the Presser Foot Detaching and Attaching the Foot HolderVariety of Presser Feet and Their Uses Removing the bobbin Setting the spool of threadWinding the Bobbin Winding the bobbin Inserting the bobbin Threading the Machine Threading the Machine Automatic Needle Threader Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread Thread and Needle Chart Changing NeedlesCorrect tension Adjusting the tensionBalancing Thread Tension Needle thread tension is too tightAdjusting the Foot Pressure Dropping the Feed DogMode 2 Quilting Selecting the Sewing ModeMode 1 Direct Mode 3 UtilityHelp Button Selecting the PatternSound setting Customizing Machine SettingsResumption setting Language selectionTo sew Machine SettingStraight Stitch To sew from the edge of thick fabricChanging sewing direction Using the cloth guideUsing the seam guide lines Adjusting the needle drop position Adjusting the stitch lengthTriple stretch stitch Lock-a-Matic stitchLocking stitch Stretch stitchBasting Attaching the darning foot P-2Adjusting the stitch width Zigzag StitchMultiple zigzag stitch Tricot stitch Machine Setting Overcasting with zigzag stitch Machine SettingOvercasting stitch Machine Setting Variety of Overcasting Stitches Modes 1Overlock stitch Machine Setting Knit stitch Machine SettingDouble overedge stitch Machine Setting Variety of Overcasting StitchesFabric preparation Zipper SewingTo attach the zipper foot E To sew Page Rolled Hem Patchwork Seaming patchwork pieces Machine SettingPatchwork stitches Machine Setting Angle scale on the needle plateQuilting bar for the even feed foot QuiltingStitch in the ditch with even feed foot Freemotion quilting Machine Setting Quilting bar for the zigzag footClasp stitch Machine Setting Applique Machine SettingProgramming French Knots Buttonholes Sensor buttonholes Machine Setting LED Signal Auto thread cutterStep Double layer buttonhole Corded buttonholeChanging buttonhole width Changing buttonhole stitch densityAutomatic buttonhole Machine Setting Depress the foot control to sew the left side up to Button Sewing Darning To sew the same size darning To adjust the evenness of darningTo sew a shorter darning To sew the darning at a different sizeTo sew the same size tack TackingTo sew a shorter tack To sew the tack at a different sizeAdjusting the shape of an eyelet EyeletHow to fold the fabric Blind HemChanging needle drop position To make the straight stitches in blind hem stitch LongerCording Shell TuckingScallop Stitch Strand cordingTwin Needle Sewing Threading the machine for twin needleTo sew Programming a Pattern Combination One cycle sewing with the auto-lock stitchPattern combination Pattern combination with auto thread cuttingX 2 X 3 X 4 X Programming pattern combination with a mirror ImageMaking a copy and a mirror Image of programmed Patterns Sewing the pattern combination from the beginningSewing the current pattern from the beginning Unified needle drop position Uniform stitch adjustment Modes 2 and 3 onlyEditing Program To store a pattern combination Custom stitch adjustment Mode 2 and 3 onlyStoring and recalling the pattern combination To recall the stored pattern combinationMonogramming Mode Selecting a Letter StyleProgramming a Monogram Inserting a letter character Editing a MonogramViewing a Long Text Deleting a letter characterLetters and numbers Correcting Distorted Stitch PatternsStretch stitch pattern Stitch balance of the auto buttonholeCleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog Assemble the hook raceTo replace Replacing the Light BulbTo remove Problems And Warning Signals Cause Try thisAudible Signal Buzzer Sounds when Troubleshooting Supplementary Instructions

6500 specifications

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