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INSTRUCTION BOOK
MC6600P
*Please Note: This version is only a partial manual. Visit your local Janome Dealer for a full
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION BOOK MC6600P *Please Note: This version is only a partial manual. Visit your local Janome Dealer for a full version.
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the followings: Read all instructions before using this appliance. DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock: An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS NAME OF PARTS ..........3 STANDARD ACCESSORIES ......4 GETTING READY TO SEW ......5 Connecting the Power Supply ......... 5 To use start/stop button ........5 To use foot control ..........5 Controlling Sewing Speed ........6 Speed control slider ..........

  • Page 4: Name Of Parts

    NAME OF PARTS Foot Pressure Dial Thread Take-up Lever Thread Guide Quick Reference Board Speed Control slider Retractable Thread Guide Bobbin Winder Spindle Bobbin Winder Stopper LCD Screen 10. Function Buttons 11. LCD Contrast Adjusting Dial 12. Drop Feed Lever 13.

  • Page 5: Standard Accessories

    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. Cording Foot H 8. Overcasting Foot M 9.

  • Page 6: Getting Ready To Sew

    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. To use start/stop button Turn off the power switch, then insert the machine plug into the machine and the power supply plug into the wall outlet.

  • Page 7: Controlling Sewing Speed

    If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way. Foot controller Model 21371 is for use with sewing machine Model MC6600P.

  • Page 8: Function Buttons

    Function Buttons 1 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 the speed set by the speed control slider. The button turned on to red while the machine running. The button turned on to green while the machine stopping.
  • Page 9 6 Thread cutter button Press this button after finishing sewing and the machine will trim the threads. The LED signal blinks while cutting the threads. 7 Thread Cutter Signal NOTES: The auto thread cutter will work well with normal sewing threads #30 or finer.
  • Page 10 Mode button (See page 26) Press this button to select the desired mode. Letter style button (See page 74) Press this button to change the letter style of monogram. Memory/recall button (See pages 33, 82) Press this button to register or recall programmed pattern combinations. The previous pattern combination will be replaced by the new combination when pressing this button after programming.
  • Page 11 19 Pattern selection buttons (See page 27) Press these buttons to select the desired pattern. In the direct selection mode (Mode 1), patterns number 01 to 10 can be directly selected by pressing the corresponding button. In other modes, enter the two-digit pattern number with the numeral buttons.

  • Page 12: Raising And Lowering The Presser Foot

    Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise the presser foot higher than the normal up position. This allows for setting the dual feed device and helps you to place thick fabrics under it. 1 Presser Foot Lifter 2 Presser Foot 3 Up Position...

  • Page 13: Changing The Presser Foot

    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. Press the red button on the back of the foot holder and the foot will drop.

  • Page 14: Setting For Dual Feed Sewing

    Setting for Dual Feed Sewing When you use the Dual feed, attach the Dual feed as follows. (See page 27) To attach the Dual feed foot: Raise the needle and presser foot. 1 Presser foot lifter Loosen the thumb screw and remove the foot holder. 2 Thumb screw 3 Foot holder Attach the Dual feed foot to the pressure bar, and tighten...

  • Page 15: To Disengage The Dual Feed Device

    To disengage the Dual Feed Device Raise the needle and the presser foot lifter to its extra lift position. 1 Presser foot lifter Pull down the Dual feed device and swing it to the rear to disengage. Release the Dual feed device slowly.

  • Page 16: Variety Of Presser Feet And Their Uses

    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. Overedge foot C: This foot is exclusively for overedging.

  • Page 17: Winding The Bobbin

    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 2 Hook Cover Plate 3 Bobbin NOTES: Avoid using a bobbin when it begins to become...

  • Page 18: Winding The Bobbin

    Winding the bobbin Pass the thread through the guide on the thread guide bar from behind. 1 Thread Guide Bar Pass the thread under the bobbin winding tension disk. 2 Bobbin Winding Tension Disk Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside.

  • Page 19: Inserting The Bobbin

    Inserting the bobbin Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. 1 Thread 2 Bobbin Holder Guide the thread into notch (A) on the front of the bobbin holder. Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades.

  • Page 20: Threading The Machine

    Threading the Machine Draw the thread in order from Raise the presser foot lifter. Press the up/down needle button twice to raise the needle to its highest position. Turn the power switch off. Pass the thread through the guide on the thread guide bar from behind.
  • Page 21 Threading the machine (continued) Draw the thread down and around the tension dial from the right to the left. Pull the thread up to insert it between the tension disks and under the loop of the check spring. Be sure that the thread is coming out from notch of the disk.

  • Page 22: Automatic Needle Threader

    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. 1 Up/Down Needle Button Depress the needle threader knob as far as it will go.

  • Page 23: Drawing Up The Bobbin Thread

    Drawing up the bobbin thread 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 2 Needle Up/Down Button Draw up the needle thread to bring up a loop of the bobbin thread.

  • Page 24: Changing Needles

    Changing Needles Raise the needle by pressing the up/down needle button and lower the presser foot. Turn off the power switch. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the clamp. 1 Needle Clamp Screw Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side of the needle to the rear.

  • Page 25: Balancing Thread Tension

    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. 1 Needle Thread 2 Right Side of the Fabric 3 Wrong Side of the Fabric...

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Foot Pressure

    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. 1 Foot Pressure Dial 2 Setting mark 3 Recommended Tension Setting NOTE:...

  • Page 27: Selecting The Sewing Mode

    Selecting the Sewing Mode On the LCD screen, the mode number and the following information are displayed: 1 Stitch Pattern 2 Stitch Width 3 Stitch Length 4 Recommended Thread Tension 5 Recommended Foot Mode 1 6 Recommended Foot Pressure The following 3 sewing modes are available: Mode 1 (Direct): The 10 most commonly used stitches can be selected directly.

  • Page 28: The Help Button

    The Help Button Pressing this button will show alternative applications of the selected pattern. Example: When pattern D1 has been selected. Each time you press the help button, the LCD will show as follows: The zigzag foot and quilting bar for quilting will be shown.

  • Page 29: Customizing Machine Settings

    Customizing Machine Settings You can customize the machine settings to your preference. Turn the power switch on while pressing the memory button and the LCD screen will show the machine setting window. 1 Memory button 2 Power Switch Resumption setting The last pattern sewn before turning the power off will be recalled when turning the power on again.

  • Page 30: Language Selection

    Language selection You can choose one of 10 languages for screen display. 1 English 2 Spanish 3 Finnish 4 French 5 German 6 Italian 7 Dutch 8 Portuguese 9 Russian 10 Swedish Press the button number 3 and the LCD screen shows language selection display.

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