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Summary of Contents for Janome MEMORY CRAFT 4800
- Page 1 INSTRUCTION BOOK INSTRUCTION BOOK...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SECTION I NAMES OF PARTS Name of Parts ... 3 Screen Sharpness Adjusting Dial ... 4 Extension Table ... 4 Standard Accessories ... 5 SECTION II GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting Machine to Power Supply ... 6 For Your Safety ... 6 Controlling Sewing Speed ... - Page 3 Zipper Sewing, contÕd ... 42 Darning ... 43 To sew ... 43 For darning less than 2 cm ... 43 To memorize darning stitches ... 43 Adjusting the shape of darning stitches ... 43 Bartacking ... 44 Memorizing bartacking ... 44 Adjusting the evenness of bartacking stitches .
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Page 4: Section I Names Of Parts
Names of Parts Foot storage compartment Flip-top sewing instruction panel Top cover Auto-tension dial Pressure dial Face plate Thread cutter Needle threader Needle plate Extension table Hook cover plate Hook cover plate release button Feed balancing dial Reverse button Auto-lock button Up/down needle button Speed setting lever Keyboard... -
Page 5: Extension Table
Screen Sharpness Adjusting Dial Use this to adjust the sharpness of the liquid crystal display. If no indication is shown on the screen after you switch on the power, adjust the screen brightness with this dial. Extension Table The extension table provides added sewing surface and can be easily removed for free arm sewing. -
Page 6: Standard Accessories
Standard Accessories Set of needles L: Quilting bar G: Blind hem foot D: Hemmer foot C: Overedge foot E: Zipper foot A: Zigzag foot * It is attached on the machine. F: Satin stitch foot Screwdriver R: Automatic buttonhole foot Lint brush Bobbins Seam ripper... -
Page 7: Section Ii Getting Ready To Sew
Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control. The harder you press on the control, the faster the machine runs. Note: The Memory Craft 4800 is equipped with a , into the machine and power supply into the outlet in the following order. -
Page 8: Main Function Of Buttons/Keys
4 5 6 9 10 11 12 Main Function of Buttons / Keys • Up/down needle position button When the Up/down needle position button is pressed, the needle bar goes down and stops in the lowest position. When pressed again, the needle bar goes up and stops in the highest position. -
Page 9: Mode Selection Key
Direct Mode A Mode Mode selection key • C Mode B Mode By pressing the key, LED light will move step by step to select the stitch mode, as shown. Direct Mode: Direct mode pattern selection A Mode: B Mode: C Mode: Twin needle key •... -
Page 10: Message Key
Message key • When Message key is pressed, a detailed message will display suitable stitches, patterns and machine settings. Turn-over memory key • (To memorize the pattern in mirror image) Select a desired pattern and press TOM key so the selected pattern’s mirror image will be shown on the screen. -
Page 11: Clear Key
Clear key • If an incorrect pattern is memorized, pressing this key will immediately clear it (like a backspace key). Memory key • When this key is pressed after selecting a pattern, the pattern will be memorized as many times as the key is pressed. -
Page 12: Pattern Selection And Screen Indication
Pattern selection and screen indication • Select the Direct mode pattern selection. Press the pattern key on the keyboard. Example: Pattern 05, as shown. The display screens shows from left to right: Stitch pattern: Thread tension: Presser foot: Stitch width: Stitch length: Buzzer sound on: (see page 12 to mute the buzzer sound) -
Page 13: Memory Mode/Buzzer Sound/Multiple Language Settings
Memory Mode/Buzzer Sound/Multiple Language Settings NORMAL / RESUMPTION Mode Turn on the power switch while pressing the memory key. Memory key Power switch Select “1” on the number key to access the NORMAL/RESUMPTION mode. You can select the mode by pressing the stitch width key “+”... -
Page 14: To Raise Or Drop The Feed Dogs
To Raise or Drop the Feed Dogs • For button sewing etc., drop the feed dogs. • When finished sewing, raise the feed dogs. The feed dogs must always be up for normal sewing. Lowered position Raised position Pressure Dial The pressure dial should be set at “3“... -
Page 15: Changing Needles
Changing Needles To Attach and Remove the Presser Foot To Remove and Attach the Foot Holder Raise the needle by pressing the Up/down needle position key and lower the presser foot. Turn off the power switch. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. -
Page 16: Selecting Needle And Thread
Selecting Needle and Thread LIGHT WEIGHT MEDIUM WEIGHT HEAVY WEIGHT NOTE: * In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing fine fabrics, and thicker threads and needles are used for sewing heavy fabrics. Always test thread and needle size on a small piece of fabric which will be used for actual sewing. * Use the same thread for needle and bobbin. -
Page 17: Winding The Bobbin
Winding the Bobbin Set the spool • Lift up the spool pin and place the spool of thread on it with the thread coming off the spool as shown. Press the large spool holder firmly against the spool of thread. * The small spool holder is used with a small or narrow Removing the bobbin •... -
Page 18: Winding The Bobbin
“C” “B” Winding the bobbin • For the bobbin winding, set the speed control lever at the medium to high speed position. Hold the end of thread. Guide the thread through the thread guide “A”. Thread the thread guide “B”. Thread the thread guide “C”. -
Page 19: Inserting The Bobbin
Inserting the bobbin • Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. Guide the thread into the notch of the bobbin holder. Continue to draw the thread lightly. The thread slips into notch Pull out about 15 cm (6”) of thread. Attach the hook cover plate. -
Page 20: Threading The Machine
“B” [4] [5] Threading the Machine Threading the machine • * Raise the presser foot lever. * Turn the power switch “ON”, press the needle Up/down button twice to raise the needle, then turn the power switch “OFF”. Raise the presser foot lifter. Draw the thread from the spool and thread around the upper thread guide “A”... -
Page 21: Needle Threader
Needle threader • Raise the needle to its highest position. Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go. Push the knob in the direction of the arrow in the illustration, inserting hook Lead the thread around guide Hook Guide Holding on to the thread firmly with your right hand,... -
Page 22: Drawing Up The Bobbin Thread
Drawing up the bobbin thread • Raise the presser bar lifter, hold the end of the thread as shown. Press the Up/down needle position button twice to pick up the bobbin thread. Draw up the needle thread together with a loop of bobbin thread. -
Page 23: Balanced Thread Tension
Balanced Thread Tension Auto-thread tension • When the thread tension dial is set at “AUTO” for auto- matic thread tension, the green light will be on. The balanced thread tension is set automatically. For straight stitch sewing, both needle and bobbin threads will join at the middle of the fabric. -
Page 24: Section Iii Basic Sewing
Straight Stitch Sewing Stitch pattern: 01 Presser foot: Foot A or foot H Starting to sew • Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate (see page 24). Lower the needle to the point where you want to start. Lower the presser foot and pull the threads toward the back. -
Page 25: Practice Common Stitching Skills
Practice Common Stitching Skills Using the Seam Guides on the Needle Plate The seam guides on the needle plate are engraved to help you measure seam width. The lines are marked as follows. Numbers on needle plate Seam width center needle position guide line (cm) * The numbers indicate the width from the center needle position to the edge of the fabric. -
Page 26: Manual Stitch Length
Manual stitch length • Press “-” or “+” to adjust the stitch length. To decrease length, press “-”. To increase length, press “+”. The pre-programmed stitch length setting is suitable for most of your sewing needs. However, you can change these settings to accommodate different fabric charac- teristics or achieve a desired effect. -
Page 27: Various Utility Stitch
[1] [2] [3] [4] Various Utility Stitches • * Set the manual thread tension at “1 to 4”. Attaching the basting foot: How to sew * After sewing, reset the thread tension dial at “AUTO “ Basting Stitch pattern : Presser foot: Basting foot P Thread tension dial : 1 to 4... -
Page 28: Straight Stitches
Straight stitch • The common uses for the straight stitch are: Regular seams and zippers: Stitch pattern : Presser foot : Edge sewing: Stitch pattern : Presser foot : You can also use your basic straight stitch for pintucking and rolled hems. Automatic reverse stitch •... -
Page 29: Stretch Stitch
Stretch stitch • Stitch pattern : Presser foot : This stitch is a narrow stretch stitch designed to elimi- nate puckering on knit fabrics and bias seam, while permitting the seam to be pressed completely flat. The stitch can also be used to simultaneously seam and overcast when sewing on tricot and chiffon for a narrow, almost invisible seam finish. -
Page 30: Zigzag Stitch
Zigzag Stitch Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Interfacing • You can get better sewing results using interfacing or stabilizer on delicate or stretch fabric such as knit, jersey, tricot etc. To change the width and length • Zigzag stitch is useful for overcasting, applique, mend- ing etc. -
Page 31: Variation Of Zigzag Stitches
Variation of Zigzag Stitches Overcasting • Stitch pattern: Presser foot: This zigzag variation is very useful in garment construc- tion and in finishing raw edges of any sewing project. 1. The black ridge and the guide wires on the overedge foot keep the edge neat and the fabric straight. -
Page 32: Knit Stitch
Knit stitch • Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Keep an extra space allowance from the fabric edge and after finishing the sewing, cut the extra seam allowance edge as shown. Overedge sewing (1) • Stitch pattern: Presser foot: This stitch pattern combines the straight and the zigzag stitches, using the overedge foot, to stitch and overcast seams in one step. -
Page 33: Section Iv Decorative Stitching Techniques
SECTION IV DECORATIVE STITCHING TECHNIQUES Overedge Sewing (2) Stitch pattern: Presser foot: This stitch can be used for sewing heavier fabrics that tend to fray extensively such as linens and gabardines. Two rows of zigzag stitches are simultaneously sewn over the edge to insure that your seams will not ravel. Adjust the thread tension so both needle thread and bobbin thread meet at the edge of the fabric. -
Page 34: Sewing Buttons
Sewing Buttons Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Feed dogs: Turn the handwheel by hand five times and raise the needle to the highest point. Match the holes on the button to the horizontal slot the presser foot. Lower the foot to hold the button in place. Lower the feed dogs. -
Page 35: Sensor Buttonhole
Sensor Buttonhole Automatic buttonholing • Note: * The size of the buttonhole is automatically set by placing the button in the buttonhole foot, as shown. * The button holder of the foot takes a maximum button size of up to 2.5 cm (1”) in diameter. * Before you sew the actual buttonholes on the actual garment, make several practice buttonholes on a scrap of the same fabric. -
Page 36: Sewing Preparation
Sewing preparation • Stitch pattern: Presser foot: * When you select the buttonhole stitch, the screen indicates the message: “PULL DOWN BH (Button hole) LEVER” for a few seconds. Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R. Make sure the groove on the holder catches the pin on the foot, when lowering the presser foot. -
Page 37: Starting Sewing
After attaching sensor buttonhole foot, raise the foot lever once to assure spring is in proper position to avoid any gap. Insert corner of fabric under the foot. Press the Up/down needle button twice. Remove the fabric to the left to draw both threads under the foot. -
Page 38: Adjusting Stitch Width And Density In Buttonholes
After sewing the buttonhole stitch, raise the button- holelever until it stops. Buttonhole lever Place a pin on the rear side of the bartack position so that you donÕt need to worry about cutting the end of the buttonhole stitch. Cut the opening with the seam ripper in your acces- sorybox. -
Page 39: Sensor Buttonhole 09 And 10
Sensor buttonhole 09 and 10 • Stitch pattern: Presser foot: * Sewing procedure is the same as 08. Sewing steps Adjusting the stitch width and density in • buttonholes 09 and 10 [To change the stitch density] The adjustment of the stitch density is between 0.2 to 0.8 the same as buttonhole 08. -
Page 40: Corded Buttonholes
Corded Buttonholes Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Use this procedure when you want to achieve a tailored, more attractive raised buttonhole. Use at least 40 cm (15”) of havy thread as filler cord. Try a practice buttonhole first. Set the automatic buttonhole foot R on the foot holder. -
Page 41: Free Size Automatic Buttonhole 20
Raise the presser foot. To make the next buttonhole, position the fabric and step down on the foot control. The Memory Craft 4800 will sew another buttonhole identical to the first each time you step down on the foot control. -
Page 42: Zipper Sewing
Zipper Sewing Put in a zipper • Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Attaching the zipper foot • To sew on the left side of the zipper, attach the foot holder to the right pin on the zipper foot. To sew on the right side of the zipper, attach the foot holder to the left pin on the zipper foot. -
Page 43: Zipper Sewing, Contõd
Zipper Sewing, cont’d Sew through all layers next to fold. Stop 5 cm before the top of the zipper just before the zipper foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape. Lower the needle slightly into the fabric. Raise the zipper foot and open the zipper. -
Page 44: Darning
[1][2][3] Darning Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Darning shape: To sew: • Pull the button holder to the rear. Place the garment under the foot. Press the Up/down needle button twice. Raise the foot. Remove the fabric to the left to draw both threads under the foot and put the fabric back under the foot. -
Page 45: Bartacking
Bartacking Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Switch to “Low” speed setting. Four lock stitches will be sewn first. Then sew to the desired length and press the reverse button. The desired length has been now determined. Continue sewing until the machine stops automatically. * This stitch is used for reinforcement of the heavily strengthened part of a garment. -
Page 46: Rolled Hem
Rolled Hem Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Make a double 0.3 cm (1/8”) fold approximately 6 cm (2”) in length. * Use iron on the folded edge so that you can guide the fabric easily. Trim about 0.7 cm(1/4”) from corners to reduce bulk. Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where sewing is to begin. -
Page 47: Blind Stitch Hemming
Blind Stitch Hemming Stitch pattern: Presser foot: How to fold the fabric • Wrong side of fabric 0.4 to 0.7 cm (1/8” to 3/8”) Overedge stitch How to sew • When the needle comes to the left hand side, position the fabric so that the folded edge comes to the left side of the guide. -
Page 48: Pintucking
Pintucking Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Attach the blind hem stitch foot. Place the folded fabric under the presser foot. Position the needle 0.1 to 0.2 cm (1/16”) inside from the folded edge by turning the handwheel and lower the presser foot. Feed the folded edge smoothly against the sliding guide. -
Page 49: Shell Tack
Shell Tack Stitch pattern: Presser foot: * Use a light weight fabric such as tricot. Fold and stitch on the bias. When the needle swings to the right, allow the needle to just clear the folded edge of the fabric. Open the fabric and iron on one side of the fabric. -
Page 50: Smocking
Smocking Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F * Stitch patterns (41, 65, 66, 88) can also be used. For a delicate, decorative treatment, smocking can be applied whenever gathers are used. Turn a child's dress into something very special or smock a yoke on a blouse. -
Page 51: Scallop Stitch (A), (B)
Scallop Stitch ( A ) Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Fold hem with right sides together. Sew scallops 1 cm (3/8”) from folded edge. Trim close to stitching leaving 0.3 cm (1/8”) seam allowance. Clip seams as shown or trim with pinking shears. -
Page 52: Patchwork
Patchwork Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Sew seam with straight stitch and press seam allowance to open. Sew pattern stitch 31 on right side of garment centering over the seam line. Right side of fabric Satin Stitch Sewing Stitch pattern: Presser foot: * Stitch patterns (45 to 64) can also be used. -
Page 53: Cross Stitch
Cross Stitch Stitch pattern: Presser foot: * These stitch patterns (74 to 76) can also be used. You will love the beautiful designs you can sew with this craft stitch pattern, and in half the time it would take if embroidered by hand. -
Page 54: Cording
[2] [3] Cording Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Sew over one strand of cording to create a pretty swirled design on a jacket or vest or sew over three strands of cording for border trims. Pearl cotton, knitting yarn, embroidery floss, lace thread, fine wool or lily yarn can be used for cording. -
Page 55: Twin Needle Stitching
Twin Needle Stitching Stitch pattern: Presser foot: This machine is equipped with a twin needle that can be used to sew parallel rows straight on decorative stitches adding an exquisite touch to table linens and clothing. Stitch patterns (01,05,31,33,34,41,45,47,56,57,59,86,95) can also be used. -
Page 56: Adjusting Pattern Balance
( + ) ( - ) ( + ) ( - ) ( - ) ( + ) Adjusting Pattern Balance If the decorative stitch patterns, letters, numbers or manual buttonhole stitch are uneven when you sew on a particular fabric, adjust them with the feed balancing dial. -
Page 57: Programming Decorative Stitch Patterns 61, 58
Programming Decorative Stitch Patterns 61, 58 To repeat or continue the same combination of stitches, just press the foot control. Press the Mode key and select A Mode. Select stitch pattern 61. Press memory key. Select stitch pattern 58. Press memory key. A programmed stitch sewing pattern finishing •... -
Page 58: Cycle Stitching With Mirror Image Patterns
Cycle Stitching with Mirror Image Patterns After selecting a pattern, press the Turn-over memory key. Press the Mode key and select A Mode. Press Mode key and select A Mode. Press stitch pattern 50. Press memory key. Press Turn-over memory (TOM) key Restarting Programmed Patterns After stopping in the middle of your sewing, press memory key to return to the starting position of your... -
Page 59: Elongation
Elongation The stitch can be elongated up to five times its normal length by pressing the “ When the width or length or stitch is changed, a greater variety of patterns are available. Stitch patterns (45 to 60) can also be used. Sewing sample, stitch pattern 51 •... -
Page 60: Sewing Letters In Block Style
[ 1 0 ] Sewing Letters in Block Style [10] [11] B Mode LCD screen Stitch patterns Press the Mode key and select B Mode. Select stitch pattern 29. Press memory key. Select stitch pattern 57. Press memory key. Select stitch pattern 50. Press memory key. -
Page 61: Combining Letters In Script Style
[10] [11] Combining Letters in Script Style Press the Mode key and select C Mode. Select stitch pattern 11. Press memory key. Select stitch pattern 63. Press memory key. Select stitch pattern 12. Press memory key. Select stitch pattern 63. Press memory key. -
Page 62: Editing Function (1)
Editing Function (1) Check and correct pattern combination before • sewing Editing key LCD screen Example: ABCDEFGH have been memorized. Press “EDIT” key. The cursor will flash under the first letter selection. Shift the cursor by pressing the stitch width key “+” or “-”. -
Page 63: Adding Letters Or Space Between Letters
Adding letters or space between letters • Editing key LCD screen Press “EDIT” key. Press the stitch width key “+” and shift the cursor past the last letter where you would like to add letters orspace. Input the stitch pattern 67 (space key). Press memory key to input stitch pattern 67. -
Page 64: Editing Function (2)
Editing Function (2) Uniform width, length adjustment • Stitch width key LCD screen Stitch patterns Pre-set stitch width before change Stitch width at 5.0 after selection The entire programmed stitch pattern is memorized as one stitch. The stitch length, stitch width and the length of the patterns can be adjusted manually as shown. -
Page 65: Section V Care Of Your Machine
Care of Your Machine Press the needle Up/down button to raise the needle and unplug the machine before cleaning. Do not dismantle the machine other than explained on this page. Do not store the machine in a high-humidity area, near a heat radiator or in direct sunlight. -
Page 66: Replacing The Light Bulb
[2] [3] [4] Replacing the Light Bulb Face cover plate Lamp socket Holder Lamp Pins * Turn the power switch off. * Wait until the lamp has cooled down before touching Removing the light bulb • Open face cover plate. Remove the black rubber lamp socket from the lamp holder and pull out the light bulb. -
Page 67: Troubleshooting
Condition The needle thread 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. breaks. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. 3. The needle is bent or blunt. 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. 5. The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not drawn to the rear when sewing is started. -
Page 68: When Message Appears On The Screen
Condition The machine 1. The machine is not plugged in. 2. A thread is caught in the hook race. doesn’t work. 3. The bobbin winder spindle is still in the winding position. 1. The correct presser foot is not used. Patterns are dis- 2.