Janome memory craft 4900 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Janome Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual www.toews.com MC4900 Owners Manual/ User Guide...
  • Page 2 Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this appliance. DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 TABLE OF CONTENTS NAME OF PARTS Help button ..............27 Name of parts ..............3 Adjusting the needle drop position ........ 28 Standard Accessories ............. 4 Adjusting the stitch length ..........28 Extension Table ...............
  • Page 4 Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 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 ................
  • Page 5: Name Of Parts Name Of Parts

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 NAME OF PARTS Name of parts q Function keys w Liquid crystal display e Screen sharpness adjustment dial r Bobbin winder stopper t Bobbin winder spindle y Hole for additional spool pin...
  • Page 6: Standard Accessories

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Standard Accessories q Assorted needles w L: Quilting bar e G: Blind hem foot r F: Satin stitch foot t D: Hemmer foot y C: Overedge foot u E: Zipper foot...
  • Page 7: Extension Table

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Extension Table The extension table provides an extra surface for sewing bulky materials, and can be removed for free-arm sewing. Detaching the table Pull the table away from the machine as illustrated.
  • Page 8: Getting Ready To Sew Connecting The Power Supply

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply CAUTION Always turn the power switch off and unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when the machine is not in use.
  • Page 9: Speed Control Slider

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Speed control slider Sewing speed can be varied according to your sewing needs with the speed control slider. q To increase sewing speed, slide it to the right. w To decrease sewing speed, slide it to the left.
  • Page 10: Function Buttons

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 FUNCTION BUTTONS START STOP q q q q q Start/stop button Press this button to start or stop the machine. The machine starts running slowly for the first few stitches, it then runs at START the speed set by the speed control slider.
  • Page 11: Screen Brightness Adjustment Dial

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 t t t t t Screen brightness adjustment dial Use this dial to adjust the brightness of the liquid crystal display. If the screen is not clear, adjust the screen bright- ness with this dial.
  • Page 12: Stitch Width Adjustment Key

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 !4 !4 !4 !4 !4 Stitch width adjustment key (see page 28, 29, 34) Press “+” or “–” to change the stitch width. !5 !5 !5 !5 !5 Stitch length adjustment key (see page 28, 29, 34) Press “+”...
  • Page 13: Mode Selection

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Mode selection When you switch on the machine, the direct select mode (mode 1) is activated. Press the mode key to change the mode. z z z z z Mode 1...
  • Page 14: Pattern Selection

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Pattern Selection z z z z z Mode 1 Pattern selection and screen indication You can select the stitch patterns below directly by pressing the pattern keys. x x x x x...
  • Page 15: Memory Key

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS You can customize the machine settings to your prefer- ence. Turn on the power switch w while pressing the memory key q. The machine setting window will appear.
  • Page 16: To Drop Or Raise The Feed Dog

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 To drop or raise the feed dog q Drop feed dog lever w To drop the feed dog e To raise the feed dog The drop feed dog lever is located underneath the free arm bed on the back side of the machine.
  • Page 17: Changing Presser Foot

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Changing the presser foot q Snap-on button (red button) w Groove e Pin CAUTION: Turn off the power switch before changing the foot. Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern. The wrong foot can cause the needle to break.
  • Page 18: Changing Needle

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Changing the needle q Needle clamp screw w Needle clamp CAUTION Always make sure to turn the power switch off and disconnect the machine from power supply before changing the needle.
  • Page 19: Thread And Needle Chart

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Thread and Needle Chart WEIGHT FABRIC TYPE of NEEDLE NEEDLE SIZE Very Light Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy Universal 9 (65) Net, Tulle Ball Point 9 (65) Light Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,...
  • Page 20: Bobbin Winding

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Bobbin Winding • Removing the bobbin q Hook cover plate release button w Hook cover plate e Bobbin Slide the hook cover plate release button q to the right, and remove the cover plate w.
  • Page 21 Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Bobbin Winding NOTE: Set the speed control slider at its fastest position for bobbin winding. q Upper thread guide (A) w Upper thread guide (B) e Bobbin winding tension disk...
  • Page 22: Inserting The Bobbin

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Inserting the bobbin z Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. q Thread w Bobbin holder x Guide the thread into notch (A) on the front of the bobbin holder.
  • Page 23: Threading The Machine

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Threading the machine z Raise the presser foot lifter. x Turn the power switch on. Press the up/down needle position button twice to raise the needle. The threading light will light up.
  • Page 24: Built-In Needle Threader

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Built-in needle threader NOTE: The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16 needle, or a #11 Blue needle. Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended. z Raise the presser foot. Raise the needle to its highest position.
  • Page 25: Drawing Up Bobbin Thread

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Drawing up bobbin thread z Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand. x Press the up/down needle position button q twice to lower and raise the needle to pick up the bobbin thread e.
  • Page 26: Balancing Thread Tension

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Balancing thread tension • Auto-thread tension When the thread tension dial is set at AUTO for automatic thread tension, the green light will be on. For general sewing, set the tension dial at AUTO, which covers a wide range of sewing conditions.
  • Page 27: Basic Stitches (Mode 1)

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 BASIC STITCHES (MODE 1) Straight stitch Machine settings q Pattern: 1 or 2 (mode 1) w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: AUTO To sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate.
  • Page 28: Using The Seam Guides On The Needle Plate

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Using the seam guides on the needle plate q Needle drop position w Edge of fabric e Needle plate guide lines The seam guides on the needle plate are engraved to help you measure seam width.
  • Page 29: Help Button

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Help button Pressing this button will show alternative applications of the selected pattern when patterns 0, 1, 8, 9 (mode 1) or 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 27, 32 (mode 2) have been selected.
  • Page 30: Adjusting The Needle Drop Position

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Adjusting the needle drop position The needle drop position can be altered by pressing the stitch width adjustment button. Press the right side of the button (+ sign) to move the needle bar to the right.
  • Page 31: Width

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 To customize the preset values for the stitch length and width The stitch patterns in the direct mode (mode 1), and for buttonholes, eyelets, darnning, bartacks and basting have their own original settings for the stitch length and stitch width.
  • Page 32: Basting

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Basting Machine settings q Pattern: 7 (mode 1) w Presser foot: Darning foot P e Thread tension: 1-3 * Feed dog: Dropped The basting stitch is used to hold fabric layers together during fitting.
  • Page 33: Lock-A-Matic Stitch

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Lock-a-Matic stitch Machine settings q Pattern: 3 (mode 1) w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: AUTO Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole seams, as well as when constructing items such as back- packs for extra strength.
  • Page 34: Locking Stitch

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Locking stitch Machine settings q Pattern: 4 (mode 1) w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: AUTO This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking stitch is needed.
  • Page 35: Decorative Stitch

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Decorative stitch Machine settings q Pattern: 56 (mode 2) w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: AUTO * Stitch pattern 58 (mode 2) can also be used.
  • Page 36: Zigzag Stitch

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Zigzag stitch Machine settings q Pattern: 8 (mode 1) w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: AUTO Zigzag stitch is used for various sewing needs including overcasting. It can be used on most woven fabrics.
  • Page 37: Types Of Overcasting Stitches

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Types of Overcasting Stitches Overcasting with zigzag stitch Machine settings q Pattern: 8 (mode 1) w Presser foot: Overedge foot C e Thread tension: AUTO Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then sew.
  • Page 38: Knit Stitch

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Knit stitch Machine settings q Pattern: 11 (mode 2) w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: AUTO This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics as synthetic knits and stretch velour, as it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength.
  • Page 39: Button Sewing

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Button sewing Machine settings q Pattern: 27 (mode 2) w Presser foot: Button sewing foot T e Thread tension: AUTO * Lower the feed dog (see page 14) Attaching the button sewing foot T Insert the rear pin on the foot into the groove of the foot holder.
  • Page 40: Variations Of Buttonholes

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Variations of Buttonholes Square Buttonhole This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics. The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing a button in the foot.
  • Page 41 Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Square buttonhole Machine settings q Pattern: 17 (Mode 2) w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R e Thread tension: 1–5 NOTE: The size of the buttonhole is automatically set by placing a button in the rear of automatic buttonhole foot R.
  • Page 42 Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 c Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go. q Buttonhole lever NOTE: If you start sewing without pulling down the buttonhole lever, the LCD screen will show a warning and the machine will stop after a few stitches.
  • Page 43 Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 b Start the machine to sew the buttonhole. The buttonhole will be automatically sewn. n When buttonhole sewing is finished, push the buttonhole lever upward as far as it will go.
  • Page 44: Double Layer Buttonhole

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Double layer buttonhole To make a solid and sturdy buttonhole, sew another layer of buttonhole over the previous stitches. After the buttonhole is finished, simply start the machine again. Do not raise the foot or buttonhole lever.
  • Page 45: Adjusting Buttonhole Width

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Adjusting buttonhole width Press the stitch width adjustment key and the adjustment window opens. Press on “+“ to increase the buttonhole width. Press on “–“ to decrease the buttonhole width.
  • Page 46: Round-End Buttonholes (#18)

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Round-end buttonholes (#18) Machine settings q Pattern: 18 (mode 2) w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R e Thread tension: AUTO * The sewing procedue is same as buttonhole #17 (see pages 39 to 41).
  • Page 47: Knit Buttonhole (#24)

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Knit buttonhole (#24) Machine settings q Pattern: 24 (mode 2) w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R e Thread tension: AUTO z Sew the left row. x Sew the front bartack.
  • Page 48: Welted Buttonhole

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Welted buttonhole Machine settings q Pattern: 26 (mode 2) w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R e Thread tension: AUTO A welted buttonhole is made by stitching a strip or patch of fabric to the buttonhole.
  • Page 49 Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 b Fold back each side of the patch to form buttonhole lips. q Wrong side of patch w Right side of garment fabric e Right side of patch n Press both folds with an iron.
  • Page 50 Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 ⁄1 ⁄1 The patch should be cut 1 to 1.5 cm (7/16˝ – 10/16˝) away from the hole. The corners should be cut rounded off as shown. e Right side of patch r Wrong side of garment fabric ⁄2...
  • Page 51: Eyelet

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Eyelet Machine settings q Pattern: 30 (mode 2) w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: AUTO The eyelet is used for belt holes etc. To sew Depress the foot control to sew.
  • Page 52: Zipper Sewing

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Zipper sewing Machine settings q Pattern: 1 (Mode 1) w Presser foot: Zipper foot E e Thread tension: AUTO To sew on the left side of the zipper, attach the foot holder to the right pin on the zipper foot.
  • Page 53 Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 To sew c Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn the right seam allowance under to form a 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8˝) fold. Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin it in place.
  • Page 54 Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 n Close the zipper q and spread the fabric open flat with the right side facing up. Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape e together. q Zipper w Basting stitches...
  • Page 55: Darning

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Darning Machine settings q Pattern: 28 (mode 2) w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R e Thread tension: AUTO z Pull the button holder to the rear as far as it will go.
  • Page 56 Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 To sew a shorter darning To sew a darning shorter than 2 cm (3/4˝), first stop the machine after sewing the required length, then press the reverse button. The required length has been determined.
  • Page 57: Tacking

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Tacking Machine settings q Pattern: 29 (mode 2) w Thread tension: Satin stitch foot F e Presser foot: 3–6 Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotches and belt carriers where extra strength is needed.
  • Page 58: Blind Hem

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Blind hem Machine settings q Pattern: 14 (mode 2) w Presser foot: Blind hem foot G e Thread tension: AUTO Select pattern 14 for woven fabrics or pattern 15 for elastic fabrics.
  • Page 59: Decorative Stitches Pintucking

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 DECORATIVE STITCHES Pintucking Machine settings q Pattern: 2 (mode 1) w Presser foot: Blind hem foot G e Thread tension: AUTO Fold a fabric with the right side together. Place the folded fabric under the blind hem foot.
  • Page 60: Shell Tuck

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Shell tuck Machine settings q Pattern: 16 (mode 2) w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: 6–8 Use a light weight fabric (tricot, for example). Fold the fabric as shown and stitch on the fold.
  • Page 61: Smocking

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Smocking Machine settings q Pattern: 87 (mode 2) w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: AUTO Smocking is a delicate decorative treatment used on children’s clothes or women’s blouses.
  • Page 62: Scallop (A)

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Scallop (A) Machine settings q Pattern: 75 (mode 2) w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: AUTO Fold the fabric with right sides together. Sew scallops 3/ 8˝ (1 cm) from folded edge.
  • Page 63: Patchwork

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Patchwork Machine settings q Pattern: 77, 78 (mode 2) or 88–91 (mode 3) w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: AUTO Sew the fabrics right sides together with straight stitch 01.
  • Page 64: Rolled Hem

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Rolled hem Machine settings q Pattern: 1 (mode 1) w Presser foot: Hemmer foot D e Thread tension: AUTO To sew: 0.5 cm Fold the edge of the fabric twice, 6 cm (2 3/8˝) in length and 0.3 cm (1/8˝) in width.
  • Page 65: Cross Stitch

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Cross stitch Machine settings q Pattern: 60 to 70 (mode 3) w Presser foot: Satin foot F e Thread tension: AUTO You’ll love the beautiful designs you can make with this craft stitch pattern, and in half the time it would take if embroidered by hand.
  • Page 66: Twin Needle Sewing

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Twin needle sewing Machine settings q Pattern: 26 (example) w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: AUTO NOTES: * When you sew patterns with the twin needle, press the...
  • Page 67: Pattern Combination 1

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Pattern combination 1 Example: Programming patterns 33 and 35 Machine settings q Presser foot: Satin stitch foot w Thread tension: AUTO z Selet pattern 33 (mode 2). x Press the memory key.
  • Page 68: Pattern Combination 2

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Pattern combination 2 Example: Programming patterns 33, 35 and 39 Machine settings q Presser foot: Satin stitch foot w Thread tension: AUTO z Select pattern 33 in mode 2. x Press the memory key.
  • Page 69: Combination For A Mirror Image

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Combinations for a mirror image Example: Programming pattern 41 and its mirror image Machine settings q Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F w Thread tension: AUTO z Select pattern 41 in mode 2.
  • Page 70: Pattern Elongation

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Pattern Elongation Machine settings q Stitch pattern 33 (mode 2) w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: AUTO Patterns number 31–47 (mode 2) can be elongated. Example: Pattern 33 Select pattern 33 (mode 2).
  • Page 71: Extender Stitches

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Extender stitches Machine settings q Stitch pattern 51 (mode 2) * The stitches can also be used. w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A or Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension:...
  • Page 72: Free-Motion Quilting

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Free-motion quilting Machine Settings q Pattern: 1 (mode 1) w Presser foot: Darning foot P e Thread tension: Auto Feed dog: Dropped Attach the darning/embroidery foot P (refer to page 30 for how to attach it).
  • Page 73: Editing Program

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Editing program Uniform stitch adjustment (Modes 2 and 3 only) The stitch width and length of the programmed stitch patterns can be uniformly altered. Example 1: To alter the stitch width of the programmed pattern 27 and its mirror image in mode 3.
  • Page 74 Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Combining satin and decorative stitches Example: combination of patterns 41 and 27 z Press the stitch width adjustment key. x The stitch width will be applied to all memorized patterns.
  • Page 75: Custom Stitch Adjustment

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Custom stitch adjustment (Mode 2 and 3 only) The stitch width and length can be individually altered for each pattern in the programmed combination. Example: To alter the stitch width and length of a single...
  • Page 76: Programming A Monogram

    Select the lowercase letter “u” (pattern 57). b Press the memory key. n Select the lowercase letter “n” (pattern 50). m Press the memory key. * Use a Janome blue needle when sewing monograms. www.toews.com MC4900 Owners Manual/ User Guide...
  • Page 77 Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Programming a monogram (2) Example: To program “A_B” in the Script font. (with a space between letters) z Press the monogramming key to select the Script font. x Press the memory key.
  • Page 78: Reducing The Size Of A Monogram

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Reducing the size of a monogram Press the turnover memory key. The selected letter will be decreased to 2/3 of its original size. z Press the monogramming key. Select Broadway style x Press the memory key.
  • Page 79: Viewing A Long Text

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Viewing a long text z The LCD screen only shows 8 characters of a monogram at a time. If the entire text is not displayed, press the edit key or help key to scroll the text.
  • Page 80: Inserting A Letter (Character)

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Inserting a letter (character) Example: To insert a space between “B” and “C” in “ABCD” z Press the edit key to shift the cursor under letter ”C”. x Select the space ( ) pattern 67.
  • Page 81: To Store And Call Stitch Pattern Combinations

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 To store and call stitch pattern combinations It is possible to retain a pattern combination for future use even if the machine is turned off. Simply save the pattern combination in one of the five memory addresses.
  • Page 82: Recalling A Stored Combination

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Recalling a stored combination Select mode 2, 3 or monogramming. z Press the stock/call key to select the desired memory address.. x Press the turnover memory key to recall the stored combination.
  • Page 83: Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Correcting distorted stitch patterns The sewing results of the stretch patterns may vary depend- ing upon the sewing conditions, such as sewing speed, type of the fabric, number of layers etc.
  • Page 84: Care And Maintenance Cleaning The Hook Race And Feed Dog

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the hook race and feed dog WARNING: Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. NOTE: Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than what is explained in this section.
  • Page 85: Replacing The Light Bulb

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Replacing the light bulb WARNING: Turn the power off before replacing the light bulb. The bulb could be HOT, wait until it has cooled down before touching it. To remove: Remove the cap q.
  • Page 86: Warning Messages

    Warning Messages Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 If a buzzer sounds and the LCD screen shows one of these messages, follow the guidance below. Message Problem/Cause Try this • The machine is started with the presser foot up.
  • Page 87: Audible Signals

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Message Problem/Cause Try this Turn OFF the power The foot control is disconnected while sewing. and connect the foot control. • The start/stop button is pressed after the foot Disconnect the foot control has been connected.
  • Page 88: Troubleshooting

    Janome Memory Craft 4900 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 4900 Troubleshooting Cause Condition Reference 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. See page 21 The needle thread 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. See page 24 breaks.
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