Janome Memory Craft 6500 Bedienungsanleitung

8131415161712131415161712 Pattern selection buttonsPress these buttons to select the desired pattern. Inthe direct selection mode (Mode 1), patterns

91212334Raising and Lowering the Presser FootThe presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot.You can raise the presser foot about 6 mm (1/4

10Changing the Presser FootCAUTION:Turn OFF the power switch before changing the foot.Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern. Wrongfoot c

1112345687910111213Variety of Presser Feet and Their Uses1 Zigzag foot A:This is the most versatile foot. It can be used for variousstitches including

12Winding the BobbinRemoving the bobbinSlide the hook cover plate release button to the right,and remove the hook cover plate.Lift out the bobbin from

13Winding the bobbin1 Pass the thread through the guide on the threadguide post from behind.1 Thread Guide Post2 Pass the thread under the bobbin wind

14Inserting the bobbin1Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with thethread running off counterclockwise.1 Thread2 Bobbin Holder2 Guide the thread int

154Threading the MachineRaise the presser foot lifter. Press the up/down needlebutton twice to raise the needle to its highest position.1 Pass the thr

1675689Threading the Machine (continued)5Draw the thread down and around the tensiondial from the right to the left. Pull the thread upto insert it be

17Automatic Needle Threader1Raise the needle to its highest position bypressing the up/down needle button twice.2Turn the power switch off.3 Lower the

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWhen using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including thefollowings:Read all

18Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread1Raise the Presser Foot Lifter.Hold the needle thread with your finger and pressthe up/down needle button twice to pick

19Changing NeedlesRaise the needle by pressing the up/down needlebutton and lower the presser foot.Turn off the power switch.1Loosen the needle clamp

20321473214Balancing Thread TensionCorrect tension:The ideal straight stitch has threads locked betweentwo layers of fabric.For an ideal zigzag stitch

210123Adjusting the Foot PressureThe foot pressure dial should be set at “3” for regularsewing.Reduce the pressure for appliqué, sewing on finesynthet

224321567Mode 1Selecting the Sewing ModeOn the LCD screen, the mode number and the followinginformation are displayed:1 Stitch Pattern2 Recommended Th

231123234The Help ButtonPressing this button will show alternative applications ofthe selected pattern when the pattern 01, 08, 09, 10(Mode 1), or 01,

24Customizing Machine SettingsYou can customize the machine settings to yourpreference.Turn the power switch on while pressing the memorybutton and th

254123BASIC STITCHES (Mode 1)Straight StitchMachine SettingPattern: 01Thread tension:2-6Presser foot: Zigzag foot AFoot pressure: 3To sewRaise the pre

26Changing sewing direction:Stop the machine a few stitches before the end of a seam.Press the up/down needle button a few times until theneedle falls

271.0 5.07.03.50.0Adjusting the needle drop positionThe needle drop position can be altered by pressing thestitch width adjusting button.Press the rig

1KNOW YOUR MACHINE... 3Name of Parts... 3Standard Accessories .

28Variety of the straight stitches02 Straight stitch with left needle positionUse this stitch to seam the edge of fabrics.03 Lock-a-Matic stitchUse th

29BastingMachine SettingPattern: 07Thread tension:1-3Presser foot: Darning foot P-2Foot pressure: 1Feed dog: DroppedThe basting stitch is used to hold

301.0 5.02.07.0Zigzag StitchMachine SettingPattern: 08Thread tension:3-7Presser foot: Zigzag foot AFoot pressure: 3Zigzag stitch is used for various s

31Variety of Overcasting Stitches (Modes 1 and 3)Overcasting with zigzag stitchMachine SettingPattern: 08Thread tension:3-7Presser foot: Overedge foot

32Variety of Overcasting Stitches (continued)Knit stitchMachine SettingPattern: 01 (Mode 3)Thread tension:3-7Presser foot: Zigzag foot AFoot pressure:

33Zipper SewingMachine SettingPattern: 01 (Mode 1)Thread tension:2-6Presser foot: Zipper foot EFoot pressure: 3To attach the zipper foot EFit the pin

34To sew3 Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn the rightseam allowance under to form a 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8“)fold. place the zipper teeth next to the

356 Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat withthe right side facing up.Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together.11 Basting12 Zipper

36Rolled HemMachine SettingPattern: 01 (Mode 1)Thread tension:2-6Presser foot: Rolled hem foot DFoot pressure: 3To sew:Fold the edge of the fabric twi

37PATCHWORK AND QUILTING (Mode 2)PatchworkAngle scale on the needle plateYou can easily seam patchwork pieces at the desiredangles without marking, by

2UTILITY STITCHES ANDDECORATIVE STITCHES (Mode 3) ... 42Buttonholes ...42Senso

38Stitch in the ditch with even feed footThe even feed foot is extremely effective when stitching inthe ditch on patchwork quilts.To attachRemove the

39Quilting bar for the zigzag footMachine SettingPattern: 01 (Mode 1)Thread tension:2-6Presser foot: Zigzag foot AFoot pressure: 2Reduce the foot pres

40Clasp stitchMachine SettingPattern: 70 (Mode 2)Thread tension:3-6Presser foot: Satin stitch foot FFoot pressure: 2-3You can bind the thick quilt lay

41Programming French KnotsExample: Combination of the patterns 19 and 12.1 Select the Mode 2.2 Select the pattern 19.3 Press the memory button.4 Selec

421617131514UTILITY STITCHES ANDDECORATIVE STITCHES (Mode 3)ButtonholesVariety of buttonholes11 Sensor (Square) BHThis square buttonhole is widely use

43Sensor buttonholesMachine SettingPattern: 11 (Mode 3)Thread tension:1-5Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot RFoot pressure: 3NOTES:Buttonholes 1

443 Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go.1 Buttonhole LeverNOTE:If you start sewing without pulling down the buttonholelever, the LCD s

455 Start the machine to sew the buttonhole.The buttonhole will be automatically sewn.Step 1: The machine will sew the front bartack and the leftrow f

46Double layer buttonholeTo make a solid and sturdy buttonhole, sew another layer ofbuttonhole over the previous stitches.After the buttonhole is fini

47Changing buttonhole widthPress the stitch width adjusting button and the adjustingwindow opens.Press on “+“ to increase the buttonhole width.Press o

3KNOW YOUR MACHINEName of Parts1. Foot Pressure Dial2. Thread Take-up Lever3. Thread Guide4. Quick Reference Board5. Speed Control Lever6. Retractable

48Automatic buttonholeMachine SettingPattern: 12 (Mode 3)Thread tension:1-5Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot RFoot pressure: 3Pull the button ho

49To sewDepress the foot control to sew the left side up to therequired length of the buttonhole.Stop the machine and press the reverse button.4 Requi

50Button SewingMachine SettingPattern: 08 (Mode 1)Thread tension:3-7Presser foot: Satin stitch foot FFoot pressure: 3Feed dog: DroppedUnthread the nee

51DarningMachine SettingPattern: 18 (Mode 3)Thread tension:3-6Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot RFoot pressure: 3Pull the button holder to the r

52To sew a shorter darningTo sew a darning shorter than 2 cm (3/4”), first stopthe machine after sewing the required length, thenpress the reverse but

53TackingMachine SettingPattern: 19 (Mode 3)Thread tension:3-6Presser foot: Satin stitch foot FFoot pressure: 3Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, c

54EyeletMachine SettingPattern: 20 (Mode 3)Thread tension:3-6Presser foot: Satin stitch foot FFoot pressure: 3The eyelet is used for belt holes etc.To

55Blind HemMachine SettingPattern: 04 or 05 (Mode 3)Thread tension:1-4Presser foot: Blind hem foot GFoot pressure: 3Select the pattern 04 for woven fa

56Changing needle drop positionPress the stitch width adjusting button.The LCD screen shows the left needle position from theguide in millimeters.Pres

57Shell TuckingMachine SettingPattern: 06 (Mode 3)Thread tension:6-8Presser foot: Satin stitch foot FFoot pressure: 3Increase the needle thread tensio

4123456789121110131415161718201921222324262527283029Standard Accessories1. Zigzag Foot A (comes attached to the machine)2. Overedge Foot C3. Rolled He

58Twin Needle SewingNOTES:When you sew patterns with the twin needle, pressthe twin needle button and test the stitches firstbefore you begin

59To sewSelect a pattern.Press the twin needle button .The LCD screen shows a twin needle icon and themaximum permissible stitch width is restr

60Programming a Pattern CombinationOne cycle sewing with the auto-lock stitchSelect the desired pattern.Press the memory button.Press the locking stit

61Pattern combinationExample: Programming the patterns 23 and 25.Select the pattern 23 in the Mode 3.Press memory button.Select the pattern 25.Press m

62Elongation SewingPatterns number 21-28 in the Mode 3 can be elongated.Example: Pattern 23Select the pattern 23.Press the elongation button.Elongatio

63Sewing the pattern combination from the beginningIf you have to stop sewing the pattern combination and wishto sew it over again, press the memory b

64Editing ProgramUniform stitch adjustment (Modes 2 and 3 only)The stitch width and length of the programmed stitchpatterns can be uniformly altered.E

65Custom stitch adjustment (Mode 2 and 3 only)The stitch width and length can be individually altered foreach pattern in the programmed combination.Ex

66MONOGRAMMING (Mode 4)Selecting a Letter StyleYou can select Block and script Style letters.Press the letter style button to choose one of the follow

67Programming a MonogramExample: To program “R&B”Select the Mode 4.Select the letter “R” (pattern 28).Press the memory button.The letter “R” will

5GETTING READY TO SEWConnecting the Power SupplyTurn off the power switch.Insert the foot control plug into the machine socket.Insert the machine plug

68Viewing a Long TextThe LCD screen only shows 8 characters of a monogramat a time.If the entire text is not displayed, press the edit button orhelp b

69CARE AND MAINTENANCECorrecting Distorted Stitch PatternsThe sewing results of the stitch patterns may varydepending upon the sewing conditions, such

70Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed DogWARNING:Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine beforecleaning.NOTE:Do not dismantle the machine in any

71Replacing the Light BulbWARNING:Turn the power off before replacing the light bulb.The bulb could be HOT, wait until it has cooled downbefore touchi

72The power is turned on without the foot controlbeing connected.The foot control is disconnected while sewing.Connect the foot control and restartthe

73The elongation button is pressed when apattern that cannot be elongated has beenselected.Elongation is applicable onlyto satin stitches.The power is

74Cause1. The needle thread is not threaded properly.2. The needle thread tension is too tight.3. The needle is bent or blunt.4. The needle is incorre

SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONSThe stitch numbers 17 and 18 in the MODE 2 and 58 and 59 in the MODE 3are extender stitches, they are not blind hem stitches

6Function Buttons1 Thread cutter buttonPress this button after finishing sewing and the machinewill trim the threads.The LED signal blinks while cutti

712345678910111234567891011Mode button:Press this button to select the desired mode.Letter style button:Press this button to change the letter style o