Table of Contents | Janome 4900 QC guide

	TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROGRAMMING PATTERNS
Pattern combination 1	65
Pattern combination 2	66
Combination for a mirror image	67
Pattern elongation	68
Programming a pattern combination with an elongated
pattern	68
Extender stitches	69
Free-motion quilting	70
Editing program	71–72
Custom stitch adjustment	73
Programming a monogram	74–75
Reducing the size of a monogram	76
Viewing a long text	77
Editing the programmed patterns	77
Deleting a letter (character)	77
Inserting a letter (character)	78
Duplicating a pattern	78
To store and call stitch pattern combinations	79
Overwriting a stored combination	79
Recalling a stored combination	80
Deleting a stored combination	80
Correcting distorted stitch patterns	81
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the hook race and feed dog	82
Inserting the bobbin holder	82
Replacing the light bulb	83
Replacing the light bulb on the underside of the sewing
arm	83
Warning Messages	84–85
Audible signals	85
Troubleshooting	86

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Janome 4900 QC manual Table of Contents

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Page Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Table of Contents Name of Parts Name of parts Standard Accessories Attaching the table Detaching the tableFree-arm sewing can be used for To use start/stop button Connecting the Power SupplyTo use foot control Foot control Speed control sliderOperating Instructions Start/stop button Reverse stitch buttonAuto-lock button Up/down needle position button Screen brightness adjustment dial Mode key seeMonogramming key see Stock/Call key see page 29 4Stitch width adjustment key see page 28, 29 5Stitch length adjustment key see page 28, 296Function touchpad see 7Clear key see Mode selection Mode 1 Screen indicationMode 2 Monogramming mode Mode Pattern selection and screen indication Mode 2, 3 and MonogrammingPattern Selection Example stitch pattern Resumption setting Sound settingLanguage setting Window duration time setting Pressure dial To drop or raise the feed dogPresser foot lifter Changing the presser foot To remove and attach the foot holderKnee Lifter To remove Changing the needle Thread and Needle Chart Needle Size Bobbin Winding Setting the spool of threadRemoving the bobbin 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 tension Machine settings Straight stitchChanging sewing direction Securing a seam Using the quilting guide Using the seam guides on the needle plateTurning a square corner Sewing on heavy fabric Help button Adjusting the needle drop position Adjusting the stitch length Restoring the original settings Example To change the preset value for the stitch length Basting Attaching the darning foot P Triple stretch stitch Lock-a-Matic stitchStretch stitch Saddle stitch Locking stitchNew sculpture stitch French knot Decorative stitchProgramming French knots Example Combination of patterns 54 Adjusting the stitch length Adjusting the stitch widthZigzag stitch Types of Overcasting Stitches Overcasting with zigzag stitchMultiple zigzag stitch Tricot stitch Overcasting stitch Double overedge stitch Knit stitchOverlock stitch Attaching the button sewing foot T Button sewingTo sew Variations of Buttonholes Square Buttonhole Round-end ButtonholeFine Fabric Buttonhole Keyhole Buttonhole Square buttonhole Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go Start the machine to sew the buttonhole Double layer buttonhole Corded buttonhole Adjusting buttonhole width Adjusting stitch density Adjusting buttonhole width on stitch pattern #18 Adjusting buttonhole width on stitch pattern #20Round-end buttonholes #18 Keyhole buttonholes #20 Knit buttonhole #24 Faux chain buttonhole #25 Welted buttonhole Page ⁄2t Eyelet Zipper sewing Fabric preparation Fold 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 size Tacking To sew a shorter tackTo sew the same size tack To sew a tack at a different size Blind hem How to fold the fabricChanging needle drop position EPintucking Quilting Shell tuck Applique Smocking Fagoting Scallop a Scallop B Patchwork Satin stitch Cording Rolled hemStrand cording 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 Editing the programmed patterns Deleting a letter character Viewing a long textExample To delete C from Abcd Inserting a letter character Duplicating a patternExample To insert a space between B and C in Abcd To duplicate the stitch pattern Overwriting a stored combination To store and call stitch pattern combinationsTo stock memory Recalling a stored combination Deleting a stored combination Correcting distorted stitch patterns Stretch stitch patternLetters and numbers Example Cleaning the hook race and feed dog Inserting the bobbin holder Replacing the light bulb on the underside of the sewing arm Replacing the light bulbTo replace Message Problem/Cause Try this Beep sounds during Audible SignalsPip Normal operation Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference