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  • Page 1 Janome Memory Craft 5200 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This sewing machine is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with this machine. The machine is not intended for use by children or mentally infirm persons without proper supervision. This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only. Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Double Overedge Stitch ........... 37 NAME OF PARTS Overlock Stitch ..............37 Name of Parts ..............2 Blind Hem ................. 38 Standard Accessories ............3 Extension Table ..............4 Button Sewing ..............39 Stitch Chart ................ 4 Buttonholes ..............
  • Page 4: Name Of Parts

    NAME OF PARTS Name of Parts q Function buttons w Liquid crystal display e Screen sharpness adjustment dial r Bobbin winder stopper t Bobbin winder spindle y Spool pin u Large spool holder i Thread guide o Take-up lever !0 Thread tension dial !1 Face cover !2 Thread cutter !3 Needle threader...
  • Page 5: Standard Accessories

    Standard Accessories Zigzag foot A (set on the machine) Overedge foot C Rolled hem foot D Zipper foot E Satin stitch foot F Blind hem foot G Cording foot H Overcast foot M Automatic buttonhole foot R Darning foot P Button sewing foot T Bobbins Needle set...
  • Page 6: Extension Table

    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. Free-arm sewing can be used for: Stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or any tubular garment area, darning socks as well as mending knees, elbows or children’s wear.
  • Page 7: Getting Ready To Sew Connecting The Power Supply

    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. Insert the machine plug into the machine.
  • Page 8: Controlling Sewing Speed

    Controlling Sewing Speed 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. Foot control Sewing speed is varied by the foot control.
  • Page 9: Function Buttons

    Function Buttons 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 the speed set by the speed control slider. NOTE: •...
  • Page 10 q q q q q Screen sharpness adjusting dial Use this dial to adjust the brightness of the liquid crystal display. If the screen is not clear, adjust the screen brightness with this dial. w w w w w Mode button Press this button to change the mode.
  • Page 11: Mode Selection

    Mode selection When you switch on the machine, the direct select mode (mode 1) is activated. Press the mode button to change the mode. Mode 1 Screen indication You can select 10 of the most commonly used patterns directly by pressing the pattern selection buttons. Mode 2 and 3 You can select stitch patterns from #01 to #99.
  • Page 12: Pattern Selection

    Pattern Selection Mode 1 You can select the stitch patterns #01 to #10 directly by pressing the pattern selection buttons. q Patten selection buttons The buttonholes BH1 to BH3 cab be directly selected by pressing the buttonhole selection buttons in any mode. w Buttonhole selection buttons The LCD screen shows the standard settings for the selected stitch pattern.
  • Page 13: Help Button

    Help button Pressing this button will show alternative applications of the selected pattern when patterns #01, #04, #06, #08 (mode 1) or #29 (mode 2) have been selected. Example: When pattern #01, #04, #06, #08, #29 has been selected. Each time you press the help button, the LCD screen will show as follows: The zigzag foot and quilting bar for quilting will be shown.
  • Page 14: Customizing Machine Settings

    Customizing Machine Settings You can customize the machine settings to your preference. Turn on the power switch while pressing the memory button. The machine setting window will appear. q Memory button w Power switch e Machine setting window Resumption setting Pattern number 4 will be automatically selected when turning the power on.
  • Page 15: Language Setting

    Language selection You can choose one of 10 languages for the 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”. The LCD screen shows language selection. Press the edit or help button to select a language.
  • Page 16: Customizing The Preset Value For The Stitch Length And Width

    Customizing the preset values for the stitch length and width The preset value of the stitch length and width are optimized for each pattern. You can modify the preset value of the patterns in mode 1 and save it so that you do not have to change the setting each time you turn the power switch on.
  • Page 17: Presser Foot Lifter

    Presser Foot Lifter The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise it about 1/4˝ (0.6 cm) higher than the normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot, or to help you place thick material under the foot. q Presser foot lifter w Higher position Changing the Presser Foot...
  • Page 18: Variety Of Presser Feet And Their Uses

    Variety of Presser Feet and Their Uses q q q q q 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 19: Bobbin Winding

    Bobbin Winding Removing the bobbin Slide the hook cover plate release button to the right, and remove the cover plate. Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder. q Hook cover plate release button w Hook cover plate e Bobbin Setting the spool of thread Lift up the spool pin.
  • Page 20: Bobbin Winding

    Bobbin Winding NOTE: Set the speed control slider at its fastest position for bobbin winding. z Draw the thread from the spool. Guide the thread around the bobbin winding tension disk. Be sure to insert the thread between the tension disks. q Bobbin winding tension disk x Insert the thread through the hole in the bobbin, threading from the inside to the outside.
  • Page 21: Inserting The Bobbin

    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 the notch on the front of the bobbin holder. e Front notch c Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades.
  • Page 22: Threading The Machine

    Threading the Machine Raise the presser foot lifter. Turn the power switch on. Press the up/down needle position button twice to raise the needle. q Up/down needle position button Turn the power switch off. z Draw the thread around and under the upper thread guide while holding the thread at the spool.
  • Page 23: Built-In Needle Threader

    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 Lower the presser foot. Raise the needle to its highest position. Push down the needle threader knob as far as it will go.
  • Page 24: Drawing Up Bobbin Thread

    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 twice to lower and raise the needle. q Up/down needle position button c Pull the needle thread to pick up the bobbin thread. w Needle thread e Bobbin thread v Pull both threads 4˝...
  • Page 25: Changing The Needle

    Changing the Needle CAUTION Always make sure to turn the power switch off and disconnect the machine from power supply before changing the needle. • Removing the needle Turn the power switch off. Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the hand wheel.
  • Page 26: Balancing Thread Tension

    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. Align the AUTO mark of the thread tension dial with the indication line.
  • Page 27: Pressure Adjusting Lever

    Pressure Adjusting Lever Foot pressure can be adjusted with the pressure adjusting lever located inside the face cover. The pressure adjusting lever should be set at “3” for regular sewing. Reduce the pressure to “2” for applique, cut work, drawn work, basting and embroidery.
  • Page 28: Basic And Utility Stitches Straight Stitches

    BASIC AND UTILITY STITCHES Straight Stitches Straight stitch in center needle position q Pattern: #1 (mode 1) w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: AUTO NOTE: When stitch pattern #01, #02 or #03 is selected, the sub needle plate will close to set up the needle hole for straight stitch.
  • Page 29: Securing A Seam

    Securing a seam For fastening the end of seam, press the reverse button and sew several reverse stitches. The machine sews in reverse as long as you press and hold the reverse button. Press the reverse button once when sewing the Lock-a-Matic stitch (pattern #02) or locking stitch (pattern #03) so the machine will lock the stitch off and stop automatically.
  • Page 30: Straight Stitch In Left Needle Position

    Straight stitch in left needle position q Pattern: #4 (mode 1) w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: AUTO Use this stitch to seam the fabrics along the edge. Adjusting the needle drop position The needle drop position of the straight stitch patterns, #04, #05, #27, #36-#43, #46, #48-51can be changed by pressing the stitch width adjustment button.
  • Page 31: Variety Of Straight Stitches

    Variety of Straight Stitches Locking stitch q Pattern: #2 (mode 1) w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: AUTO This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking stitch is needed. Lower the needle close to the front edge of the fabric. The machine will sew several locking stitches in place and continue sewing forward.
  • Page 32 Patchwork piecing stitch q Pattern: #39 (mode 2) w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: AUTO This is straight stitch with 1.8 mm stitch length, ideal for patchwork piecing. Pattern #43 (mode 2) is the patchwork piecing stitch with left needle drop position.
  • Page 33: Zipper Sewing

    Zipper Sewing q Pattern: #1 (mode 1) w Presser foot: Zipper foot E e Thread tension: AUTO Attaching the zipper foot Fit the pin on the zipper foot into the groove on the foot holder. • To sew the left side of the zipper, attach zipper foot with the right-hand side of pin.
  • Page 34 Zipper Sewing (continued) x Attach the foot with the pin on the right. Sew through all the layers from the end of the zipper opening, guiding the zipper teeth along the edge of the foot. c Stop the machine 5 cm (2") before the foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape.
  • Page 35: Basting

    Basting q Pattern: #27 (mode 2) w Presser foot: Darning foot P e Thread tension: 1–3 r Feed dog: Lowered t Foot pressure: Attaching the darning foot Raise the needle. Remove the foot holder by loosening the thumb screw. Attach the darning foot on the presser bar putting the pin on the needle clamp.
  • Page 36: Rolled Hem

    Rolled Hem q Pattern: #1 (mode 1) w Presser foot: Rolled hem foot D e Thread tension: AUTO To sew: Fold the edge of the fabric twice, 6 cm (2 3/8˝) in length and 0.3 cm (1/8˝) in width. Trim the corner 0.5 cm (3/16˝) by 0.8 cm (1/4˝) for easier insertion of the hem into the foot.
  • Page 37: Zigzag Stitch

    Zigzag Stitch q Pattern: #6 (mode 1) w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: AUTO Zigzag stitch is useful for overcasting, applique, mending etc. Changing the stitch width Press the stitch width button to change the stitch width. Press the right side of the button (+ sign) to increase the stitch width.
  • Page 38: Overcasting

    Overcasting q Pattern: #6 (mode 1) w Presser foot: Overedge foot C e Thread tension: AUTO This zigzag variation is very useful in garment construction and in finishing raw edges of any sewing project. z The black ridge and the guide wires on the overedge foot keep the edge neat and the fabric straight.
  • Page 39: Knit Stitch

    Knit Stitch 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. Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance.
  • Page 40: Blind Hem

    Blind Hem q Pattern: #9 (mode1) or #14 (mode 2) w Presser foot: Blind hem foot G e Thread tension: AUTO Select pattern #9 for woven fabrics or pattern #14 for elastic fabrics. How to fold the fabric Fold the fabric to make a hem as shown. q Heavy fabric w Fine to medium fabric e 0.4–0.7 cm (3/16˝–1/4˝)
  • Page 41: Button Sewing

    Button Sewing q Pattern: #23 (mode 2) w Presser foot: Button sewing foot T e Thread tension: AUTO r Feed dog: Lowered Attaching the button sewing foot T Insert the rear pin on the foot into the groove of the foot holder.
  • Page 42: Buttonholes

    Buttonholes Variety 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. Round-end Buttonhole This buttonhole is used on fine to medium weight fabrics especially for blouses and children’s wears.
  • Page 43: Square Buttonhole

    Square buttonhole q Pattern: w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole R e Thread tension: AUTO NOTE: The size of the buttonhole is automatically set by placing a button in the rear of automatic buttonhole foot R. The button holder of the foot takes a button size of 1 cm (3/8˝) to 2.5 cm (1˝) in diameter.
  • Page 44 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. Pull the buttonhole lever down and restart the machine.
  • Page 45 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 Step 1 row first. Then it goes back o the starting point with straight stitch.
  • Page 46: Adjusting Buttonhole Width

    Adjusting buttonhole width Press the stitch width adjustment button to change the buttonhole width Press on “+“ to increase the buttonhole width. Press on “–“ to decrease the buttonhole width. The range of adjustment is 2.5 to 7.0. q Stitch width adjustment button w Narrower buttonhole e Wider buttonhole Adjusting stitch density...
  • Page 47: Corded Buttonhole

    Corded buttonhole q Pattern: w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole R e Thread tension: AUTO To sew a corded buttonhole, follow the same procedure as for a square buttonhole. With the automatic buttonhole foot R raised, hook the filler cord on the spur at the back of the buttonhole foot. Bring the ends of cord toward you under the buttonhole foot clearing the front end.
  • Page 48: Round-End Buttonhole

    Round-end buttonhole q Pattern: BH2 w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole R e Thread tension: AUTO The sewing sequence is as shown. Adjusting buttonhole width Press the stitch width adjustment button to change the buttonhole width. Press “+” to make the buttonhole wider. Press “–”...
  • Page 49: Knit Buttonhole

    Knit buttonhole q Pattern: #20 (mode 2) w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole R e Thread tension: AUTO The sewing sequence is same as that of square buttonhole (see page 43). The range of buttonhole width adjustment is 2.5 to 7.0. The range of stitch density adjustment is 0.7 to 1.2.
  • Page 50: Eyelet

    Eyelet q Pattern: #26 (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. The machine will sew an eyelet and stop automatically when completed.
  • Page 51: Darning

    Darning q Pattern: #24 (mode 2) w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R e Thread tension: AUTO Pull the button holder to the rear as far as it will go. q Button holder Place the garment under the foot. Press the up/down needle position button twice. Remove the fabric to the left to draw both threads under the foot and place the fabric back under the foot.
  • Page 52 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. Start the machine again and continue sewing until the machine stops automatically.
  • Page 53: Tacking

    Tacking q Pattern: #25 (mode 2) w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: AUTO Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotches and belt carriers where extra strength is needed. To sew Depress the foot control until the machine stops automatically.
  • Page 54: Quilting And Decorative Stitches Quilting

    QUILTING AND DECORATIVE STITCHES Quilting q Pattern: #1 (mode 1) w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: AUTO Attach the quilting bar (see page 27). Sew while tracing the previous seam with the quilting bar. Free motion quilting q Pattern: #4 (mode 1) w Presser foot:...
  • Page 55: Pintucking

    Pintucking q Pattern: #4 (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. Align the edge of the fold with the guide on the foot, and lower the foot.
  • Page 56: Shell Tuck

    Shell Tuck q Pattern: #15 (mode 2) w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: Use a lightweight fabric (tricot, for example). Fold the fabric in bias as shown and stitch on the fold. Increase the thread tension. Allow the needle to just clear the folded edge to create a shelled edge.
  • Page 57: Fagoting

    Fagoting q Pattern: #56, #77, #78, #85, #86 (mode 2) w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: AUTO Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance and add design interest. Fold under each fabric edge 5/8˝...
  • Page 58: Satin Stitches

    Satin Stitches q Stitch pattern #28-#34 (mode 2) w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: AUTO Satin stitches can be elongated up to five times their normal length by pressing the elongation button. The stitch width and length can also be changed. Select the desired satin stitch.
  • Page 59: Twin Needle Sewing

    Twin Needle Sewing Machine settings q Pattern: See the list below. w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: AUTO NOTES: * When you sew patterns with the twin needle, press the twin needle button and test the stitches first before you begin to sew.
  • Page 60: Programming Patterns And Letters

    PROGRAMMING PATTERNS AND LETTERS Programming the Pattern Combination Example: Patterns #31 and #32 (mode 2) Select pattern 31 (mode 2). Press the memory button. Select the pattern 32 (mode 2). Press the memory button. A series of pattern combination will be sewn. NOTE: If you press the memory button when the patter cannot be programmed, a buzzer sounds and a waring message will...
  • Page 61: Programming The Mirror Image Patterns

    Programming the mirror image patterns Example: Pattern #32 and its mirror image Select pattern #32 (mode2). Press the memory button. Pattern #32 is memorized. Select pattern #32 (mode 2) again. Press the mirror image button. Pattern #32 is turned over. Press the memory button.
  • Page 62 Programming the locking stitch Example: Pattern #31 (mode 2) with locking stitch. Select pattern #31 (mode 2). Press the memory button. Pattern #31 is memorized. Select pattern #98 (mode 2) Press memory button. Pattern #98 (locking stitch) is memorized. Press the start/stop button so the machine will sew pattern #31 and lock the stitch off then stop automatically.
  • Page 63: Sewing A Pattern Combination From The Beginning

    Sewing a pattern combination from the beginning If you have to stop sewing a pattern combination and wish to sew it over again, press the memory button to sew the pattern combination from the beginning. q Pattern combination w Stop sewing. e Press the memory button.
  • Page 64: Programming French Knots

    Programming French knots Select pattern #48 (mode 2). Press the memory button. A knot and 2 counts of straight stitch is memorized. Select pattern #38 (mode 2). Press the memory button. Three counts of straight stitch is memorized. French knots will be sewn after every 5 counts of straight stitch.
  • Page 65: Extender Stitches

    Extender Stitches Patterns #44, #45 and #50 (mode 2) are extender stitches which are used to insert straight stitches between stitch patterns. The extender stitches inherit the stitch length and needle drop position of a previous pattern in the programmed pattern combination.
  • Page 66 Other extender stitches The stitch length and needle drop position of patterns #36, #37, #38, #40, #41 and #42 are independent from those of the combined pattern. Example: Inserting 3 counts of the straight stitch after pattern 32 (mode 2) Program pattern #32 and #42 (3 counts of straight stitch).
  • Page 67: Programming Letters

    Programming Letters Selecting a letter style Press the letter style button to choose one of the following letter styles: q Block w Block (European letters) e Script r Script (European letters) t Broadway y Broadway (European letters) u Decorative patterns Each time you press the letter style button, the letter style will change in the order above.
  • Page 68: Programming Letters

    Programming letters Example: To program “R&B” in Block style z Press the letter style button to select Block style. Select the uppercase letter “R” (pattern 28). x Press the memory button. Uppercase letter “R” will be memorized. c Select letter “&” (pattern 64). v Press the stitch width “–”...
  • Page 69: Programming Letters And Decorative Patterns

    Programming letters and decorative patterns Example: To program “I You”. Select the uppercase Block style. Select “I” (pattern #19) and memorize it. Select the decorative patterns. Select “ ” (pattern #01) and memorize it. Select the Block style. Memorize “Y”, “o” and “u”. Viewing a long text The LCD screen shows up to 8 characters at a time.
  • Page 70: Editing The Programmed Patterns

    Editing the Programmed Patterns Deleting a letter (pattern) Example: To delete “C” from “ABCD” Press the edit button to shift the cursor under letter “C”. q Cursor Press the clear button. Letter “C” is deleted. NOTE: Pressing and holding the clear button will delete all the programmed patterns and the LCD screen will return to the initial display of the selected mode.
  • Page 71: Stitch Adjustment Of Programmed Patterns

    Stitch adjustment of programmed patterns The stitch width and length of the programmed stitch patterns can be altered uniformly or individually. Example: To alter the stitch width uniformly Press the edit button to shift the cursor to the right of the last programmed pattern.
  • Page 72: Unified Needle Drop Position

    Unified needle drop position The needle drop position of the programmed patterns will vary depending on the combination: q Unified to the left when combining the patterns with the left needle position and the center needle position. w Unified to the right when combining the patterns with the right needle position and the center needle position.
  • Page 73: Storing And Recalling The Pattern Combination

    Storing and Recalling the Pattern Combinations A pattern combination can be stored in the memory for future use even after turning the machine off. The stored pattern combination can be recalled by pressing the memory/call button. You can store total 5 combinations in mode 2, mode 3 and lettering mode.
  • Page 74: Recalling A Stored Combination

    Recalling a stored combination Select mode 2, 3 or lettering. Press the memory/call button to select the desired memory address. Press the mirror image button to recall the stored combination. Deleting a stored combination Press the memory/call button to select the desired memory address.
  • Page 75: Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns

    Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns The sewing results of the stretch 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 76: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Press button to open the sub needle plate and 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. Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog z Remove the needle and presser foot.
  • Page 77: Replacing The Light Bulb

    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: Open the face cover. Pull out the bulb from the lamp socket. To replace: Insert a new bulb into the opening of the socket.
  • Page 78: Warning Messages

    Warning Messages If a buzzer sounds and the LCD screen shows one of these messages, follow the guidance below. Message Problem/Cause Remedy • The machine is started with the presser foot up. Lower the presser • The machine will stop if the presser foot is raised foot and start the while sewing.
  • Page 79 Message Problem/Cause Remedy The foot control is disconnected while sewing. Turn OFF the power and connect the foot control. • The start/stop button is pressed after the foot Disconnect the foot control control has been connected. and restart the machine. •...
  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Cause Condition Reference 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. See page 20 The needle thread 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. See page 24 breaks. 3. The needle is bent or blunt. See page 23 4.
  • Page 81 844-800-020 (E)

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