Janome 4300QDC User manual

Instruction Book
4300QDC

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only.
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. 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.
WARNING— To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used
by or near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s manual.
3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if
it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.
Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination,
repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this
sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
10. Keep ngers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine
needle and/or cutting blade.
11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
12. Do not use bent needles.
13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deect the needle causing it to break.
14. Switch this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as
threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and
the like.
15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or
when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant
National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your
retailer for guidance. (European Union only)
For Europe only:
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
For outside Europe (except U.S.A and Canada):
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 concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ESSENTIAL PARTS
Names of Parts............................................................... 3
Standard Accessories .................................................... 4
Large Extension Table ................................................... 4
Stitch Reference Chart ................................................... 5
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply ..................................... 6-7
Using the foot control ................................................... 6
Before Using Your Sewing Machine............................. 6
Operating Instructions: ................................................. 6
Using the start/stop button ........................................... 7
Controlling Sewing Speed.............................................. 8
Speed control slider ..................................................... 8
Foot control .................................................................. 8
Extension Table.............................................................. 8
Free-arm Sewing............................................................ 8
Machine Operating Buttons............................................ 9
Start/Stop button .......................................................... 9
Reverse button ............................................................. 9
Auto-lock button ........................................................... 9
Needle up/down button .............................................. 10
Thread cutter button................................................... 10
Twin needle button ..................................................... 10
LCD Display...................................................................11
Touch Panel...................................................................11
Presser Foot Lifter........................................................ 12
Changing the Presser Foot .......................................... 12
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder .................... 12
Presser Foot Pressure Dial .......................................... 13
Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension ......................13-14
Straight stitch balanced tension ................................. 13
Zigzag stitch balanced tension................................... 14
Dropping or Raising the Feed Dog............................... 15
Changing the Needle.................................................... 16
Fabric, Thread and Needle Chart................................. 17
Setting the Spool of Thread ......................................... 18
Bobbin Winding ............................................................ 18
Removing the bobbin ................................................. 18
Winding the bobbin .................................................... 19
Inserting the bobbin.................................................... 20
Threading the Machine................................................. 21
Needle Threader .......................................................... 22
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread .................................... 23
Selecting Stitch Patterns .............................................. 24
Setting Mode ................................................................ 25
 uer sound setting ................................................. 25
 Needle stop position setting....................................... 25
 Key position adjustment............................................. 25
 eset all to default ..................................................... 26
 utooff timer ............................................................. 26
BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch Sewing .................................................. 27
Starting to sew.............................................................. 27
Securing seams............................................................ 27
Cutting threads ............................................................. 27
Changing Sewing Direction.......................................... 28
Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric ......................... 28
Using Seam Guides ..................................................... 28
Turning Square Corners ............................................... 28
Altering the Needle Drop Position ................................ 29
Altering the Stitch Length ............................................. 29
Variety of Straight Stitches ........................................... 30
Lock-a-matic Stitch..................................................... 30
Locking Stitch ............................................................. 30
Triple Stretch Stitch .................................................... 30
Stretch Stitch .............................................................. 31
Sculpture Stitch .......................................................... 31
Zigzag Stitch................................................................. 32
Altering the stitch width .............................................. 32
Altering the stitch length ............................................ 32
Variety of Overcasting Stitches .................................... 33
Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch..................................... 33
Multiple Zigzag Stitch ................................................... 33
Overedge Stitch............................................................ 33
Knit Stitch ..................................................................... 34
Double Overedge Stitch ............................................... 34
Overlock Stitch ............................................................. 34
Attaching Elastic........................................................... 35
Buttonholes .................................................................. 36
Square Buttonhole................................................... 37-39
Altering the buttonhole width...................................... 39
Altering the buttonhole density................................... 39
Round-end and Fine Fabric Buttonhole ....................... 40
Keyhole uttonholes .................................................... 40
Stretch Buttonhole and Antique Buttonhole................. 40
Knit uttonhole............................................................. 40
Corded Buttonhole ....................................................... 41
Welted Buttonhole ................................................... 42-43
Darning Stitch............................................................... 44
Tac king ......................................................................... 45
Eyelet............................................................................ 46
Zipper Sewing ......................................................... 47-49
Blind Hemming ............................................................. 50
Button Sewing .............................................................. 51
Gathering...................................................................... 52
DECORATIVE STITCHES
Patchwork..................................................................... 53
Angle scale on the needle plate ................................. 53
Shelltuck....................................................................... 53
Applique ....................................................................... 54
Pintucking..................................................................... 55
Fringing......................................................................... 55
Drawn Work.................................................................. 56
Cross Stitch .................................................................. 56
Fagoting........................................................................ 57
rench Knots and andlewick Knots ........................... 57
Scallop Stitch................................................................ 57
Smocking...................................................................... 58
Stippling Stitch.............................................................. 58
Clasp Stitch .................................................................. 59
Satin Stitches ............................................................... 59
Decorative Stitches ...................................................... 59
Twin Needle Sewing..................................................... 60
PROGRAMMING A PATTERN COMBINATION
Pattern Combination..................................................... 61
Programming the Auto-lock Stitch................................ 62
Programming Auto-thread Cutting .............................. 62
Pattern Combination with a Mirror Image..................... 63
Resuming a Pattern from the Beginning ...................... 64
Resuming the Current Pattern from the Beginning ...... 64
Bridge Stitches ........................................................65-66
Monogramming ............................................................ 67
Selecting a character ................................................... 67
Programming a monogram........................................... 67
Spacing ........................................................................ 68
Reducing the height of letters ...................................... 68

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Viewing a long combination ......................................... 69
Deleting and Inserting a Pattern................................... 70
Duplicating a Pattern .................................................... 70
Uniform Stitch Adjustment............................................ 71
nied Needle Drop osition ....................................... 71
Individual Stitch Adjustment ......................................... 72
CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog ...................... 73
Installing the Bobbin Holder ......................................... 73
Correcting Deformed Stitch Patterns ............................74
Problems and Warning Signals .................................... 75
Troubleshooting ............................................................ 76
Stitch Chart.............................................................. 77-78
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ....................... 79

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ESSENTIAL PARTS
Names of Parts
NOTE:
Design and specications are subject to change
without prior notice.
Upper thread guide
Bobbin winding tension disk
LCD display
Spool holder (large)
Spool pin
Bobbin winder spindle
Bobbin winder stopper
Hole for extra spool pin
Touch panel (function keys)
Speed control slider
Twin needle button
Automatic thread cutter button
Needle up/down button
Auto-lock button
Reverse button
Start/stop button
Extension table (Accessory box)
Lower thread guide
Needle threader
Thread cutter
Face cover
Thread tension dial
Thread take-up lever
Presser foot pressure dial
Needle clamp screw
Needle bar thread guide
Needle
Presser foot
Hook cover release button
Hook cover plate
Needle plate
Feed dogs
Thumb screw
Lever
Foot holder
Carrying handle
Hole for stitch reference chart
Presser foot lifter
Buttonhole lever
Free-arm
Drop feed lever
Power inlet
Foot control jack
Power switch
Ventilation openings
Handwheel
Feed balancing dial
NOTE:
To carry the sewing machine, hold the carrying handle
with your hand, and support the sewing machine with
the other hand.
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