Janome 4900 QC manual Basting, Attaching the darning foot P

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Basting

				Machine settings
	q	w	e	q Pattern:	7 (mode 1)
	q	w	e	w Presser foot:	Darning foot P
				w Presser foot:	Darning foot P
		7		e Thread tension: 1-3
		7
				* Feed dog:	Dropped

The basting stitch is used to hold fabric layers together during fitting.

Attaching the darning foot P

Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the foot holder. Attach the darning foot P to the presser bar putting the pin

won the needle clamp screw.

Tighten the thumbscrew firmly with the screwdriver.

q Thumbscrew w Pin

e Needle clamp screw

e

q

To sew:

Lower the feed dog.

Draw the both needle and bobbin thread to the back. Depress the foot control. The machine will sew one stitch and stop automatically.

Release the foot control.

Hold the fabric taut and slide it to where you want to sew the next stitch.

CAUTION:

Do not pull the fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.

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Contents Page Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Table of Contents Name of Parts Name of partsStandard Accessories Free-arm sewing can be used for Detaching the tableAttaching the table To use foot control Connecting the Power SupplyTo use start/stop button Operating Instructions Speed control sliderFoot control Start/stop button Reverse stitch buttonAuto-lock button Up/down needle position buttonScreen brightness adjustment dial Mode key seeMonogramming key see Stock/Call key see page 294Stitch width adjustment key see page 28, 29 5Stitch length adjustment key see page 28, 296Function touchpad see 7Clear key seeMode selection Mode 1 Screen indicationMode 2 Monogramming modeMode Pattern selection and screen indication Mode 2, 3 and MonogrammingPattern Selection Example stitch patternResumption setting Sound settingLanguage setting Window duration time settingPresser foot lifter To drop or raise the feed dogPressure dial Changing the presser foot To remove and attach the foot holderKnee Lifter To removeChanging the needle Thread and Needle Chart Needle SizeRemoving the bobbin Setting the spool of threadBobbin Winding Additional spool pin y Spool Inserting the bobbin Threading the machine Built-in needle threader Drawing up bobbin thread Manual thread tension adjustment Balancing thread tensionAuto-thread tension Balanced thread tensionMachine settings Straight stitchChanging sewing direction Securing a seamUsing the quilting guide Using the seam guides on the needle plateTurning a square corner Sewing on heavy fabricHelp button Adjusting the needle drop position Adjusting the stitch lengthRestoring the original settings Example To change the preset value for the stitch lengthBasting Attaching the darning foot PStretch stitch Lock-a-Matic stitchTriple stretch stitch New sculpture stitch Locking stitchSaddle stitch Programming French knots Example Combination of patterns 54 Decorative stitchFrench knot Zigzag stitch Adjusting the stitch widthAdjusting the stitch length Types of Overcasting Stitches Overcasting with zigzag stitchMultiple zigzag stitch Tricot stitch Overcasting stitchOverlock stitch Knit stitchDouble overedge stitch To sew Button sewingAttaching the button sewing foot T Variations of Buttonholes Square Buttonhole Round-end ButtonholeFine Fabric Buttonhole Keyhole ButtonholeSquare buttonhole Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go Start the machine to sew the buttonhole Double layer buttonhole Corded buttonholeAdjusting buttonhole width Adjusting stitch densityAdjusting buttonhole width on stitch pattern #18 Adjusting buttonhole width on stitch pattern #20Round-end buttonholes #18 Keyhole buttonholes #20Knit buttonhole #24 Faux chain buttonhole #25Welted buttonhole Page ⁄2t Eyelet Zipper sewing Fabric preparationFold back the left seam allowance. Turn the right Page Darning To adjust the evenness of darning To sew a shorter darningTo sew the same size darning To sew the darning at a different sizeTacking To sew a shorter tackTo sew the same size tack To sew a tack at a different sizeChanging needle drop position How to fold the fabricBlind hem EPintucking QuiltingShell tuck AppliqueSmocking FagotingScallop a Scallop BPatchwork Satin stitchStrand cording Rolled hemCording Cross stitch Twin needle sewing Pattern combination Example Programming patterns 33, 35 Combinations for a mirror image Pattern Elongation Extender stitches Free-motion quilting Editing program Combining satin and decorative stitches Custom stitch adjustment Mode 2 and 3 only Programming a monogram Programming a monogram Reducing the size of a monogram Example To delete C from Abcd Viewing a long textEditing the programmed patterns Deleting a letter character Inserting a letter character Duplicating a patternExample To insert a space between B and C in Abcd To duplicate the stitch patternTo stock memory To store and call stitch pattern combinationsOverwriting a stored combination Recalling a stored combination Deleting a stored combinationCorrecting distorted stitch patterns Stretch stitch patternLetters and numbers ExampleCleaning the hook race and feed dog Inserting the bobbin holderTo replace Replacing the light bulbReplacing the light bulb on the underside of the sewing arm Message Problem/Cause Try this Pip Normal operation Audible SignalsBeep sounds during Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference