Janome MC6600P User manual

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INSTRUCTION BOOK
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MC6600P

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:
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.
2. Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 12 Volts,
5 Watts.
WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns, fire, 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 dealers 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 fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine
needle.
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 deflect 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
The design and specifications are subject to change without a prior notice.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NAME OF PARTS............................................3
STANDARD ACCESSORIES ..........................4
GETTING READYTO 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 .............................................6
Foot control ..........................................................6
Function Buttons ............................................. 7 - 10
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ................11
Attaching the Knee Lifter.......................................11
Changing the Presser Foot ...................................12
Detaching and Attaching the Foot Holder .............12
Setting for Dual Feed Sewing................................13
To disengage the Dual Feed Device .....................14
Detaching the Dual Feed Foot ..............................14
Variety of Presser Feet andTheir Uses ................15
Winding the Bobbin ....................................... 16 - 18
Removing the bobbin .........................................16
Setting the spool of thread .................................16
Winding the bobbin.............................................17
Inserting the bobbin ...........................................18
Threading the Machine ................................. 19 - 22
Threading the machine............................... 19 - 22
Automatic needle threader .................................21
Drawing up the bobbin thread ............................22
Changing Needles.................................................23
Thread and Needle Chart .....................................23
Balancing Thread Tension .....................................24
Adjusting the tension..........................................24
Adjusting the Foot Pressure..................................25
Dropping the Feed Dog.........................................25
Selecting the Sewing Mode...................................26
The Help Button ....................................................27
Selecting the Pattern.............................................27
Customizing Machine Settings...................... 28 - 29
Resumption setting ............................................28
Sound setting .....................................................28
Language selection ............................................29
Window duration time setting .............................29

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NAME OF PARTS
1. Foot Pressure Dial
2. Thread Take-up Lever
3. Thread Guide
4. Quick Reference Board
5. Speed Control slider
6. Retractable Thread Guide
7. Bobbin Winder Spindle
8. Bobbin Winder Stopper
9. LCD Screen
10. Function Buttons
11. LCD Contrast Adjusting Dial
12. Drop Feed Lever
13. Knee Lifter Socket
14. Stitch Balance Adjusting Screw
15. Tension Regulating Dial
16. Thread Cutter Button
17. Up/Down Needle Button
18. Auto-Lock Button
19. Reverse Button
20. Start/Stop Button
21. Hook Cover Plate Release Button
22. Hook Cover Plate
23. Needle Plate
24. Needle Threader
25. Thread Cutter
26. Face Plate
27. Zigzag Foot A
28. Foot Holder
29. Thumb Screw
30. Buttonhole Lever
31. Upper Feed Mechanism
32. Needle
33. Needle Clamp Screw
34. Carrying Handle
35. Bobbin Winding Tension Disk
36. Presser Foot Lifter
37. Spool Pins
38. Dual Feed Adjusting Dial
39. Machine Sockets
40. Foot Control Plug
41. Power Switch
42. Handwheel
43. Thread Cutter
44. Thread Guide 1
Attaching the quick reference board
The quick reference board and setscrews are included in
the standard accessories.
Fix the quick reference board on the backside of the
machine with the two setscrews.
Tighten the screws firmly with a screwdriver.
Setscrews
Quick Reference Board
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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. Automatic Buttonhole Foot R
10. Screwdriver
11. Screwdriver
12. Set of Needles
13. Lint Brush
14. Seam Ripper
15. Spool Holder (Large)
16. Spool Holder (Small)
17. Bobbins
18. Quilting Bar
19. Basting/Darning Foot P-2
20. 1/4” Seam Foot O
21. Open Toe Satin Stitch Foot F-2
22. Cloth Guide with Screw
23. Quick Reference Chart
24. Instruction Book
25. Power Supply Cord
26. Foot Control
27. Accessory Box
28. Knee Lifter
29. Dual Feed Foot AD

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Connecting the Power Supply
GETTING READYTO SEW
1Power Switch
2Machine Plug
3Machine Socket
4Power Supply Cord
5Power Supply Plug
6Wall Outlet
NOTE:
Make sure to use the power supply cord that comes
with the machine.
To use foot control
Turn off the power switch, insert the foot control plug
and machine plug into the machine, then the power
supply plug into the wall outlet in this order.
Turn on the power switch.
1Power Switch
2Machine Plug
3Machine Socket
4Foot Control Plug
5Power Supply Plug
6Wall Outlet
7Foot Control socket
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.Turn on the power switch.
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Controlling Sewing Speed
Speed control slider
Sewing speed can be varied according to your sewing
needs with the speed control slider.
qTo increase sewing speed, slide it to the right.
wTo decrease sewing speed, slide it to the left.
Foot control
Sewing speed is varied by the foot control.
The harder you press down on the foot control, the
faster the machine runs.
The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the
speed control slider when the foot control is fully
depressed.
Operating Instructions:
The symbol “O”on a switch indicates the "off" position of a
switch.
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. If it does
not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. 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
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When stitches D1, D2, 8, 9 Mode 1, D01, D02, 08, 09 Mode 2 and 01, 02 Mode 3
are selected, the machine will immediately sew locking stitches when the Auto-
lock button is pressed, then automatically stop.When sewing any other stitches,
the machine will sew locking stitches at the end of the current pattern and
automatically stop.
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5Press 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.
NOTES:
• Start/stop button cannot be used when the foot control is connected to the
machine.
• If you start the machine with the presser foot up (normal up position or extra
lifted position), the LCD screen will advise you to lower tht the machine.
(See page 11. for the presser lifter position)
2 Reverse stitch button
When stitches D1, D2, 8, 9 Mode 1, D01, D02, 08, 09 Mode 2 and 01, 02 Mode 3
are selected, the machine will sew in reverse while the reverse stitch button is
pressed.
If you press the reverse stitch button when sewing any other stitches, the machine
will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop.
3 Auto-lock button
4 Up/down needle position button
Press this button to bring the needle up or down.The machine will stop with the
needle up or down depending on the needle position determined by this button.
The needle position LED will turn on when the down position is selected.
5 Needle up/down stop position LED
NOTE:
The needle will always stop in the up position after sewing buttonholes,
bartacks, eyelets and darning.
If you press the up/down needle position button when the presser foot is at the
extra lifted position, the LCD screen will advise you to lower the foot.
1 Start/stop button
Function Buttons

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76Press this button after finishing sewing and the machine will trim the
threads.
The LED signal blinks while cutting the threads.
7 Thread Cutter Signal
6 Thread cutter button
NOTES:
The auto thread cutter will work well with normal sewing threads #30 or
finer.
Use the thread cutter on the face plate to cut the specialized or thick
threads if the auto thread cutter does not work well.
When starting the next seam, pull the needle thread to pick the bobbin
thread up and draw them to the back and under the foot.
Clean the auto thread cutter mechanism regularly to avoid malfunction
due to built up lint.
Avoid using a paper cored spool when it begins to empty since it will not
unwind smoothly. It may cause the thread to bunch or slip when using
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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.The registered pattern combination will be
recalled when pressing this button on the initial screen of the selected mode.
Twin needle button (See page 84)
Press this button when sewing with a twin needle.
Elongation button (See page 69)
Press this button to elongate satin stitch patterns.
Bobbin winding button (See page 17)
Press this button to wind the bobbin.
Stitch width adjusting button (See pages 38, 75)
Press this button to alter the stitch width.
In the monogram mode, pressing the “ – ” button will reduce the letter to 2/3 of the
original size.
Stitch length adjusting button (See pages 33, 38)
Press this button to alter the stitch length.
Editing button (See page 77)
Press this button to edit the programmed patterns.
In the editing mode this button is used to shift the cursor to the left.
Help button (See pages 27, 77)
Press this button to view alternative applications of certain stitches.
In the editing mode this button is used to shift the cursor to the right.
LCD contrast adjusting dial
Turn this dial to adjust contrast of the LCD Screen.
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Auto thread cutter button (See pages 52, 76)
Press this button after the last memorized pattern and the machine will automatically
trim the threads when sewing is finished.
Clear button (See page 77)
Press this button to delete a pattern from programmed pattern combination. Pressing
this button after sewing or pressing and holding for a few seconds will delete entire
pattern combination and the LCD screen will return to the initial display of the selected
mode.
Initial display: D1 Mode 1, D01 Mode 2 , 01 Mode 3.
Turnover memory button (See pages 70, 71)
Press this button to memorize a pattern in mirror image.
Memory button (See pages 66-68, 71, 75, 78)
Press this button to memorize the desired patterns. Up to 50 patterns can be
memorized.
Locking stitch button (See page 67)
Press this button after memorizing the last pattern and the machine will sew the
pattern combination and lock the stitch off then stop automatically when sewing is
finished.
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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
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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.
1Presser Foot Lifter
2Presser Foot
3Up Position
4Extra Lift
5Down Position
NOTE:
If you press the up/down needle position button with
the presser foot at the extra lifted position, the LCD
screen advise you to lower the foot (A).
Attaching the Knee Lifter
The Knee Lifter is extremely helpful when sewing
applique, patchwork and quilting since it allows you to
handle the fabric while your knee controls the presser
foot.
Match the ribs on the knee lifter with the notches in the
knee lifter socket and insert the knee lifter.
1 Knee Lifter
2 Ribs
3 Notches
Push the knee lifter with your knee to raise and lower.
NOTE:
Do not touch the knee lifter while sewing, otherwise the
fabric will not be fed smoothly.
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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.
1 Red Button
2 Foot Holder
3 Presser Foot
To snap on:
Place the presser foot so the pin on the foot lies just under
the groove of the foot holder.
Lower the foot holder to lock the foot in place.
Each foot is marked with a letter for identification.
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5 Pin
6 Identification Letter
Detaching and Attaching the Foot Holder
WARNING:
Turn OFF the power switch before detaching or attaching
the foot holder.
To detach:
Raise the presser bar and turn the thumbscrew
counterclockwise to remove the foot holder.
1 Thumbscrew
2 Foot holder
To attach:
Loosen the thumbscrew and attach the presser foot to the
presser bar.
Tighten the thumbscrew by turning it clockwise.
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Loosen the thumb screw and remove the foot holder.
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3 Foot holder
Attach the Dual feed foot to the pressure bar, and tighten
thumbscrew lightly.Lower the presser foot lifter and
tighten the thumbscrew securely.
4 Dual feed foot
5 Pressure bar
To attach the Dual feed foot:
To engage the dual feed device
When you use the Dual feed, attach the Dual feed as
follows.
(See page 27)
Setting for Dual Feed Sewing
Raise the needle and presser foot.
1 Presser foot lifter
Raise the presser foot lifter to its extra lift position.
1 Extra lift position
Lower the Dual feed device slowly and swing forward
to the under side of the Dual feed foot untill they
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To disengage the Dual Feed Device
Pull down the Dual feed device and swing it to
the rear to disengage.Release the Dual feed
device slowly.
2 Dual feed device
Detaching the Dual Feed Foot
Raise the needle and the presser foot lifter
to its extra lift position.
1 Presser foot lifter
Loosen the thumb screw and remove the Dual feed
foot.
Attach the foot holder to the pressure bar and
tighten thumb screw firmly.
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6 Pressure bar
3 Thumb screw
4 Dual feed foot
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Variety of Presser Feet andTheir Uses
1Zigzag 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.
2Overedge foot C:
This foot is exclusively for overedging.The brush on the
foot effectively prevents skipped stitches on the raw edge of
fabrics.
3Rolled hem foot D:
This special foot is for sewing a rolled hem.The curl of the
foot helps to form a hem at a constant width.
4Zipper foot E:
This foot is for sewing zippers.The zipper teeth are guided
through the grooves on the bottom of the foot.
5Satin stitch foot F:
This clear plastic foot is ideal for satin stitches and
decorative stitches.The center groove on the bottom of the
foot ensures smooth feeding of dense stitches.
6Craft foot F-2:
This is an open toe satin stitch foot for patchwork and
appliqué.
7Blind hem foot G:
This foot is specially designed for blind hemming.The guide
on the foot helps feed the fabric and sew a straight and
nearly invisible blind-hem.
8Cording foot H:
This foot is specially designed to hold one or three strands
of cording to create braiding.
9Overcasting Foot M:
This foot is specially designed to simulate professional style
overlocking.The wires on the foot effectively prevent the
fabric edge from puckering or rolling.
10 1/4” Seam foot O:
This foot is useful for patchwork piecing.The guide on the
foot maintains an exact 1/4” (0.7 cm) seam allowance.
11 Basting/Darning foot P-2:
This is a special foot for basting.It holds the fabric while
taking a stitch, synchronizing with the needle bar
movement.This foot can also be used for free motion
embroidery or quilting.
12 Automatic buttonhole foot R:
This foot is for buttonholes and for darning. Place a button
in the button holder on the rear of the foot.This
automatically sets the buttonhole size.
13 Dual feed foot AD:
This is a special foot for hard-to- feed materials.This foot
effectively prevents fabrics from shifting and puckering. It is
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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
empty, as it may cause thread bunching.
Always use the correct bobbin. Using a wrong bobbin
may cause malfunctions.
Setting the spool of thread
Place the spool of thread on the spool pin with
the thread coming off the spool as shown.
Attach the spool holder, and press it firmly
against the spool of thread.
1 Spool of Thread
2 Spool Pin
3 Spool Holder
Use the large spool holder for ordinary spools, while
the small spool holder for small spools.
4 Small Spool
5 Small Spool Holder
NOTES:
Avoid using a paper cored spool when it begins to
empty since it will not unwind smoothly. It may cause
the thread to bunch or slip when using the auto thread
cutter.
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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.
3 Bobbin Winder Spindle
Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
Push the bobbin winder stopper to the left.
4 Bobbin Winder Stopper
NOTE:
When the bobbin winding button is pushed
without pushing the bobbin winder stopper to
the left, the following screen is displayed.
Hold the free end of the thread in your hand
and press the bobbin winding button.
Press the bobbin winding button again to stop
the bobbin when it has wound several layers,
and cut the thread close to the hole in the
bobbin.
5 Bobbin Winding Button
Press the bobbin winding button again.When
the bobbin is fully wound, the machine will stop
automatically.
Automatically return the bobbin winder stopper
to its original position, and cut the thread.
6 Thread cutter
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Inserting the bobbin
Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the
thread running off counterclockwise.
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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.
Continue to draw the thread lightly until the
thread slips into side notch (B). The bobbin
should turn counterclockwise when pulling the
bobbin thread. If not, reverse the bobbin and
re-thread.
Pull out about 10 cm (4") of thread to the rear.
Refer to the threading chart shown on the hook
cover plate.
Reattach the hook cover plate.
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Threading the Machine
Draw the thread in order from to .
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.
1 Spool Holder
Pass the thread through the right thread guide.
2 Right Thread Guide
Hold the upper thread with both hands as shown
and slip it under the thread guide plate.
3 Thread Guide Plate
Draw the thread toward you and pass it into
the left thread guide.Draw the thread along the
right channel.
4 Left Thread Guide
5 Thread Guide 2
NOTE:
Be sure to use the spool holder to secure the thread
spool in place.
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