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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Janome Memory Craft 6300P Instruction Manual www.toews.com MC6300 Owners Manual/ User Guide...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concern- ing use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
  • Page 3 Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine OPERATING INSTRUCTION: For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other): To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine KNOW YOUR MACHINE UTILITY STITCHES Names of Parts ..............2 Buttonholes ..............34 Attaching the quick referencce board ........ 2 Variety of buttonholes ..........34 Standard Accessories ............3 Sensor buttonholes ............ 34 Double layer buttonhole ..........

  • Page 5: Know Your Machine Names Of Parts

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine KNOW YOUR MACHINE Name of Parts 1. Foot Pressure Dial 2. Thread Take-up Lever 3. Thread Guide 4. Quick Reference Board 5. Speed Control Lever 6. Retractable Thread Guide 7. Bobbin Winder Spindle 8.

  • Page 6: Standard Accessories

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Standard Accessories 1. Zigzag Foot A (comes attached to the machine) 2. Overedge Foot C 3. Rolled Hem Foot D 4. Zipper Foot E 5. Satin Stitch Foot F 6. Blind Hem Foot G 7.

  • Page 7: Getting Ready To Sew Connecting The Power Supply

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply Turn off the power switch. Insert the foot control plug into the machine socket. Insert the machine plug into the machine socket. Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet.

  • Page 8: Function Buttons

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Function Buttons 1 Thread cutter button Press this button after finishing sewing and the machine will trim the threads. The LED signal blinks while cutting the threads. 5 Thread Cutter Signal NOTES: The auto thread cutter does not work if the presser foot is raised.
  • Page 9 Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Function Buttons 6 Stitch width adjusting button: Press this button to alter the stitch width. 7 Stitch length adjusting button: Press this button to alter the stitch length. 8 Pattern selection buttons...

  • Page 10: Raising And Lowering The Presser Foot

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise the presser foot about 6 mm (1/4") higher than the normal up position by exerting more pressure when lifting the presser foot lifter.

  • Page 11: Variety Of Presser Feet And Their Uses

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Variety of Presser Feet and Their Uses Zigzag foot A: This is the most versatile foot. It can be used for various stitches including straight stitches and zigzag stitches. It is designed to achieve firm and neat seam results.

  • Page 12: Changing The Presser Foot

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Changing the Presser Foot CAUTION: Turn OFF the power switch before changing the foot. Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern. Wrong foot can cause the needle to break. To snap off: Raise the needle and presser foot.

  • Page 13: Attaching The Even Feed Foot

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Attaching the even feed foot Remove the foot holder. Attach the even feed foot to the presser bar with the lever over the needle clamp screw and secure it with the thumb screw.

  • Page 14: Winding The Bobbin

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Winding the Bobbin Removing the bobbin Slide the hook cover plate release button to the right, and remove the hook cover plate. Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder. 1 Hook Cover Plate Release Button...

  • Page 15: Winding The Bobbin

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Winding the bobbin z Pass the thread through the guide on the thread guide post from behind. 1 Thread Guide Post x Pass the thread under the bobbin winding tension disk. 2 Bobbin Winding Tension Disk c Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside.

  • Page 16: Inserting The Bobbin

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Inserting the bobbin z Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. 1 Thread 2 Bobbin Holder x Guide the thread into notch (A) on the front of the bobbin holder.

  • Page 17: Threading The Machine

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Threading the Machine Raise the presser foot lifter. Press the up/down needle button twice to raise the needle to its highest position. z Pass the thread through the guide on the thread guide bar from behind.
  • Page 18 Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Threading the Machine (continued) b Draw the thread down and around the tension dial from the right to the left. While holdin the thread beside the left thread guide, pull the thread up to insert it between the tension disks and under the loop of the check spring.

  • Page 19: Automatic Needle Threader

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Automatic Needle Threader Raise the needle to its highest position by pressing the up/down needle button twice. Turn the power switch off. Lower the presser foot. z Depress the needle threader knob as far as it will go.

  • Page 20: Drawing Up The Bobbin Thread

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread z Raise the Presser Foot Lifter. Hold the needle thread with your finger and press the up/down needle button twice to pick up the bobbin thread. 1 Needle Thread...

  • Page 21: Changing Needles

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Changing Needles Raise the needle by pressing the up/down needle button and lower the presser foot. Turn off the power switch. z Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the clamp.

  • Page 22: Balancing Thread Tension

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Balancing Thread Tension Correct tension: The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric. For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show on the right side of the fabric, and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side of the fabric.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Foot Pressure

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Adjusting the Foot Pressure The foot pressure dial should be set at “3” for regular sewing. Reduce the pressure for appliqué, sewing on fine synthetics and elastic fabrics. Set the dial at “1” when sewing extra fine fabrics.

  • Page 24: Basic Stitches Straight Stitch

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine BASIC STITCHES Straight Stitch Machine Setting Pattern: 01 or 02 Thread tension:2-6 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 3 To sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate.

  • Page 25: Changing Sewing Direction

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Changing sewing direction: Stop the machine a few stitches before the end of a seam. Press the up/down needle button a few times until the needle falls on the end of the seam.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Needle Drop Position

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Adjusting the needle drop position The needle drop position can be altered by pressing the stitch width adjusting button. Press the right side of the button (+ sign) to move the needle bar to the right.

  • Page 27: Variety Of The Straight Stitches

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Variety of the straight stitches 02 Straight stitch with left needle position Use this stitch to seam the edge of fabrics. 03 Lock-a-Matic stitch Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a seam with backstitching.

  • Page 28: Basting

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Basting Machine Setting Pattern: 06 Thread tension:1-3 Presser foot: Darning foot P Foot pressure: 1 Feed dog: Dropped The basting stitch is used to hold fabric layers together during fitting. Lower the feed dog and set the foot pressure dial at “1”.

  • Page 29: Zigzag Stitch

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Zigzag Stitch Machine Setting Pattern: 07 Thread tension: 3-7 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 3 Zigzag stitch is used for various sewing needs including overcasting. It can be used on most woven fabrics.

  • Page 30: Variety Of Overcasting Stitches

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Variety of Overcasting Stitches Overcasting with zigzag stitch Machine Setting Pattern: 07 Thread tension: 3-7 Presser foot: Overedge foot C Foot pressure: 3 Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then sew.
  • Page 31 Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Variety of Overcasting Stitches (continued) Multiple zigzag stitch (Tricot stitch) Machine Setting Pattern: 08 Thread tension: 3-7 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 3 This stitch is used to finish a raw edge of synthetics and other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker.

  • Page 32: Zipper Sewing

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Zipper Sewing Machine Setting Pattern: 01 Thread tension: Presser foot: Zipper foot E Foot pressure: 3 To attach the zipper foot E Fit the pin on zipper foot E to the groove on the foot holder.
  • Page 33 Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine 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 34 Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine n Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat with the right side facing up. Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together. 11 Basting 12 Zipper Tap m Re-attach the zipper foot E with the left pin.

  • Page 35: Rolled Hem

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Rolled Hem Machine Setting Pattern: 01 Thread tension: 2-6 Presser foot: Rolled hem foot D Foot pressure: 3 To sew: Fold the edge of the fabric twice, 6 cm (2 3/8”) in length and 0.3 cm (1/8”) in width.

  • Page 36: Blind Hem

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Blind Hem Machine Setting Pattern: 13 or 14 Thread tension: 1-4 Presser foot: Blind hem foot G Foot pressure: 3 Select the pattern 13 for woven fabrics or pattern 14 fo elastic fabrics.

  • Page 37: Utility Stitches Buttonholes

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine UTILITY STITCHES Buttonholes Variety of buttonholes 16 Sensor (Square) BH 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 38 Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine c Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go. 1 Buttonhole Lever NOTE: If you start sewing without pulling down the buttonhole lever, the LED window will show a warning and the machine will stop after a few stitches.
  • Page 39 Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine b Start the machine to sew the buttonhole. The buttonhole will be automatically sewn. Step 1: The machine will sew the front bartack and the left row first. Then it goes back to the starting point with straight stitch.

  • Page 40: Double Layer Buttonhole

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine 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 41: Changing Buttonhole Width

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Changing buttonhole width Press the stitch width adjusting button to alter the buttonhole width. The width of the buttonhole will be imdicated in the LED window. Press on “+“ to increase the buttonhole width.

  • Page 42: Automatic Buttonhole

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Automatic buttonhole Machine Setting Pattern: 17 Thread tension: 1-5 Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R Foot pressure: 3 z Pull the button holder of the buttonhole foot all the way out. Insert the fabric under the foot. Press the up/down needle button twice.
  • Page 43 Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine c Start the machine again. The machine will automatically tack and sew down the right side of the buttonhole. Stop the machine when you are directly opposite the starting point. Press the reverse button.

  • Page 44: Button Sewing

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Button Sewing Machine Setting Pattern: 07 Thread tension: 3-7 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 3 Feed dog: Dropped Unthread the needle thread. Adjust the stitch width so that the needle enters both holes in the button.

  • Page 45: Darning

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Darning Machine Setting Pattern: 20 Thread tension: 3-6 Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R Foot pressure: 3 Pull the button holder to the rear. Place the garment under the foot. Press the up/down needle button twice. Remove the fabric to the left to draw both threads under the foot and place the fabric back under the foot.

  • Page 46: To Sew A Shorter Darning

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine 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 47: Tacking

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Tacking Machine Setting Pattern: 21 Thread tension: 3-6 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 3 Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotches and belt carriers where extra strength is needed.

  • Page 48: Eyelet

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Eyelet Machine Setting Pattern: 22 Thread tension: 1-4 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 3 The eyelet is used for belt holes, etc. To sew Depress the foot control to sew.

  • Page 49: Patchwork And Quilting Patchwork

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine PATCHWORK AND QUILTING Patchwork Seaming patchwork pieces Machine Setting Pattern: 01 Thread tension: 2-6 Presser foot: 1/4” Seam foot O Foot pressure: 3 Place the patchwork pieces right sides together. Sew while guiding the edge of the fabric along the guide on the foot to keep a precise 1/4”...

  • Page 50: Quilting Bar For The Zigzag Foot

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Quilting bar for the zigzag foot Machine Setting Pattern: 01 Thread tension: 2-6 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 2 Reduce the foot pressure to “2” for better handling of bulky material.

  • Page 51: Clasp Stitch

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Clasp stitch Machine Setting Pattern: 29 Thread tension: 3-6 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 2-3 You can bind the thick quilt layers together with the clasp stitch. Select pattern 29.

  • Page 52: Pattern Programming And Decorative Stitches

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine PATTERN PROGRAMMING AND DECORATIVE STITCHES Programming a Pattern Combination Example: Programming patterns 36 and 38. Select pattern 36. Press memory button. Select pattern 38. Press memory button. NOTE: Set the thread tension at 1-4, foot pressure at 3 and use the satin stitch foot F when sewing the programmed pattern combination.

  • Page 53: Pattern Combination With Auto Thread Cutting

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Pattern combination with auto thread cutting Example: Programming the patterns 36 and 53 with auto thread cutting (pattern 48). Select the pattern 36. Press memory button. Select pattern 53. Press memory button.

  • Page 54: Elongation Sewing

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Elongation Sewing Patterns number 36-48 can be elongated. Example: Select pattern 23. Press the elongation button. When pressing the elongatioin button, the pattern will be elongated up to 5 times of the original pattern length (L2 to L5).

  • Page 55: Fagoting

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Fagoting Machine Setting Pattern: 54 Thread tension: 1-4 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance. Fold under each fabric eadge and press. Pin the two edges to a piece of paper or tear away backing 0.3 cm...

  • Page 56: Applique

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Applique Machine Setting Pattern: 60 or 61 Thread tension:1-4 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 2 The open toe satin stitch foot F-2 can also be used. Applique Place an applique on the fabric and baste it in place or use a fusible web to secure the applique in place.

  • Page 57: Twin Needle Sewing

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Twin Needle Sewing NOTES: When you sew patterns with the twin needle, press the twin needle button and test the stitches first before you begin to sew. Use the zigzag foot A or satin stitch foot F for twin needle sewing.
  • Page 58 Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine To sew Example: Select pattern 36. Press the twin needle button . The LED above the twin needle button will turn on and the maximum stitch width is restricted to 3.0 mm.

  • Page 59: Correcting Distorted Patterns

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns The sewing results of the stretch stitch patterns may vary depending upon the sewing conditions, such as sewing speed, type of the fabric, number of layers, etc. Always test sew on a scrap piece of the fabric that you wish to use.

  • Page 60: Reviewing The Programmed Pattern Combination

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Reviewing the Programmed Pattern Combination Example: To review the combination of patterns 36, 26 and 40. Press the twin needle button and pattern number 36 will be indicated in the LED window.

  • Page 61: Inserting A Pattern In The Programmed Combination

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Inserting a Pattern in the Programmed Combination Example: To insert pattern 53 before pattern 40 in the combination of patterns 36, 26 and 40. Press the twin needle button until pattern number 40 is indicated.

  • Page 62: Uniform Stitch Adjustment Of The Programmed Patterns

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Uniform Stitch Adjustment of the Programmed Patterns The stitch length and width of the programmed patterens can be adjusted uniformly. Example: To adjust stitch lengh and width of programmed patterns 36 and 38.

  • Page 63: Individual Stitch Adjustment Of The Progarmmed Pattens

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Individual Stitch Adjustment of the Programmed Patterns The stitch length and width of the programmed patterens can be adjusted individually. Example: To adjust stitch width of pattern 38 in the combination of patterns 36 and 38.

  • Page 64: Care Of The Machine

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine CARE OF THE MACHINE Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog WARNING: Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. CAUTION: Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than what is explained on this page.

  • Page 65: Replacing The Light Bulb

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine 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 setscrew.

  • Page 66: Problems And Warning Signals

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Problems and Warning Signals If a buzzer sounds and the LCD screen shows a warning sign, follow the guidance below. Warning Sign Cause Try this Lower the presser foot and start The machine is started without lowering the presser the machine.
  • Page 67 Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Warning Sign Cause Try this LED blinks The power is turned on with the needle in the Press the up/down needle button down position. to raise the needle. The power is turned on again after auto thread...

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Troubleshooting Cause Condition Reference 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. The needle thread Pages 14, 15 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. breaks. Page 19 3. The needle is bent or blunt.
  • Page 69 Janome MC6300 Instruction Manual Janome Professional Sewing Machine Printed in Taiwan 846-800-738 (E) www.toews.com MC6300 Owners Manual/ User Guide...

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