Janome MEMORY CRAFT 9700 User manual

Instruction Book

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
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 children to play with the machine. The machine is not intended for use by children or
infirmed persons without proper supervision.
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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KNOW YOUR MACHINE ................................................ 2
Name of Parts ................................................................. 2
Standard Accessories and Storage .................................. 3
Extension Table ............................................................... 5
GETTING READY TO SEW ............................................ 6
Connecting the Power Supply .......................................... 6
Function Buttons ............................................................. 7
Controlling Sewing Speed................................................ 8
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ........................... 9
Removing and Attaching the Presser Foot ....................... 9
Various Presser Feet and Their Uses............................... 11
Winding the Bobbin .........................................................12
Threading for bobbin winding ........................................... 13
Inserting the Bobbin ........................................................14
Threading the Machine .................................................... 15
Built-in Needle Threader .................................................. 16
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread ........................................ 17
Changing Needles ........................................................... 18
Balancing Thread Tension ................................................ 19
Adjusting the Foot Pressure ............................................20
Dropping the Feed Dog ................................................... 20
Mode Selection ............................................................... 21
SETTING MODE ............................................................ 22
Language Selection .........................................................25
ORDINARY SEWING ..................................................... 26
Pattern Selection ............................................................. 26
Utility Stitches .................................................................27
Straight stitch ............................................................ 27
Adjusting the needle drop position and stitch length ... 29
Variety of straight stitches .......................................... 31
Zigzag stitch .............................................................. 32
Changing stitch width ................................................33
Changing stitch length ............................................... 33
Overcasting with zigzag stitch ....................................34
Variety of overcasting stitches ....................................35
Blind hem stitch ......................................................... 36
Zipper sewing ............................................................38
Quilting ...................................................................... 41
Variety of buttonholes and their uses .......................... 42
Sensor buttonhole ..................................................... 43
Corded buttonhole .....................................................46
Changing buttonhole width.........................................47
Changing buttonhole stitch density ............................. 47
Automatic buttonhole ................................................. 48
Button sewing............................................................ 50
Darning ..................................................................... 51
Tacking ...................................................................... 53
Eyelet ........................................................................54
Basting ...................................................................... 55
Satin Stitches ..................................................................56
Single pattern with locking stitch ................................58
Programming a pattern combination .......................... 58
Elongation sewing .....................................................59
Programming a pattern combination with a mirror image ..... 60
Decorative Stitches ................................................... 61
Shell Tuck Stitch..................................................... 61
Applique sewing ..................................................... 62
Programming French knot ..................................... 63
Sewing the pattern combination from the beginning ........... 64
Individual pattern adjustment ................................. 65
Editing Programmed Patterns ..................................... 66
Program check ....................................................... 67
Twin Needle Sewing .................................................... 68
Monogramming ........................................................... 70
Programming a monogram .................................... 71
Saving and Opening a File .......................................... 72
Saving a file ........................................................... 72
Assigning a file name ............................................. 73
Correcting Distorted Stretch Patterns ......................... 74
EMBROIDERY MODE ................................................ 75
Embroidery Hoops ...................................................... 75
Stabilizers.................................................................... 76
Adjusting the Thread Tension ...................................... 76
Pressure Dial............................................................... 76
Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop .................. 77
Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine ......... 78
Mode Selection ........................................................... 79
Built-in Designs ........................................................... 80
Starting to Sew Embroidery ................................... 82
Monogram Embroidery................................................ 83
Monogram in gothic style ....................................... 85
2- Letters monogram ............................................. 87
Correcting a monogram ......................................... 88
PC Card Designs ........................................................ 89
Card Reader 10000.. ................................................... 90
Editing Mode ............................................................... 91
Selecting the pattern to edit ................................... 92
Moving a pattern .................................................... 93
Selecting the hoop ................................................. 93
Resizing a pattern .................................................. 94
Flipping a pattern ................................................... 94
Deleting a pattern .................................................. 94
Magnifying a pattern image ................................... 94
Saving a File ............................................................... 95
Assigning a file name ............................................. 96
Combining a built-in design and monogram .......... 97
Opening a Saved File .................................................. 99
On-screen Help ......................................................... 100
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................... 101
Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog ................... 101
Replacing the Light Bulb ........................................... 102
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 103
STITCH CHART ........................................................ 105
DESIGN CHART ....................................................... 106
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Name of Parts
1. Top Cover
2. Spool Pin
3. Spool Holder (Large)
4. Foot Storage Compartment
5. Bobbin Thread Cutter
6. Bobbin Winder Spindle
7. Bobbin Winder Stopper
8. Visual Touch Screen
9. Speed Control Lever
10. Up/Down Needle Button
11. Auto-Lock Button
12. Reverse Button
13. Start/Stop Button
14. Extension Table (Accessory Box)
15. Hook Cover Plate Release Button
16. Hook Cover Plate
17. Needle Plate
18. Built-in Needle Threader
19. Thread Cutter & Thread Holder
20. Face Plate
21. Thread Take-up Lever
22. Pressure Dial
23. Thread Tension Dial
24. Flip-Top Quick Reference Chart
25. Zigzag Foot A
26. Thumb Screw
27. Foot Holder
28. Needle
29. Needle Clamp Screw
30. Carrying Handle
31. Presser Foot Lifter
32. Buttonhole Lever
33. Free Arm
34. Drop Feed Lever
35. Carriage (for Embroidery)
36. Power Switch
37. Machine Sockets
38. Connector Cover
39. RS-232C Connector
40. Card Eject Button
41. PC Design Card (Optional item)
42. PC Card Slot
43. Handwheel
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Standard Accessories and Storage
1. Embroidery Hoop (A) (with Template)
2. Embroidery Hoop (B) (with Template)
3. Foot Control
4. Instruction Book
5. Template Sheets (for Built-in Designs)
6. Power Supply Cord
7. Instructional Movie CD
8. Hard Cover (Carrying Case)
9. Zipper Foot E
10. Satin Stitch Foot F
11. Embroidery Foot P
12. Zigzag Foot A(comes attached to the machine)
13. Blind Hem Foot G
14. Overedge Foot C
15. Foot Holder (comes attached to the machine)
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1. Automatic Buttonhole Foot R
2. Overcasting Foot M
3. Button Sewing Foot T
4. Basting/Darning Foot P-2
5. Screwdriver
6. Screwdriver
7. Scissors
8. Set of Needles
9. Spool Pin Felt
10. Lint Brush
11. Additional Spool Pin
12. Seam Ripper
13. Spool Holder (Large)
14. Spool Holder (Small)
15. Bobbins
16. Spool Stand
17. Quilting Bar
Detachable extension table for accessory storage
Sewing accessories are stored in the Extension Table.
To open, lift the cover toward you as illustrated.

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Extension Table
For free arm sewing
To remove, lift out the Extension Table toward you as
illustrated.
1 Extension Table
Free Arm sewing is suitable for:
- stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or any
circular garment area.
- darning socks or mending knees, elbows or
children’s wear.
For flat-bed sewing
Position the Tabs on the Base Tab Holes and push
down gently.
2 Tabs
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GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply
The Memory Craft 9700 is equipped with an auto
voltage system, which automatically adjusts the
equipment to any local power supply voltage between
100 and 240V, 50/60 Hz.
First, turn off the Power Switch. Then insert the Foot
Control Plug and Machine Plug into the Machine
Socket. Next, insert the Power Supply Plug into the
Wall Outlet and turn on the Power Switch.
1 Power Switch
2 Machine Plug
3 Machine Socket
4 Power Supply Plug
5 Wall Outlet
6 Foot Control Plug
NOTES:
Make sure to use the Power Supply Cord that came with
the machine.
If you turn off the power switch, wait for 5 seconds
before turning it on again.
The Foot Control cannot be used in the Embroidery
Mode.
For Your Safety:
While in operation, always keep your eyes on the
sewing area, and do not touch any moving parts such
as the thread take-up lever, handwheel or needle.
Always turn off the Power Switch and unplug the
machine from the power supply:
- when leaving the machine unattended.
- when attaching or removing parts.
- when cleaning the machine.
Do not place anything on the Foot Control.
Operating Instructions:
The symbol “O” of 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.

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Function Buttons
1 Start/Stop Button
Press this button to start or stop the machine. This
button can be used either in the Ordinary Sewing
Mode or Embroidery Mode. In the Ordinary Sewing
Mode, the machine starts running slowly for the first
few stitches, it then runs at the speed set by the
Speed Control Lever.
The button will turn red when the machine is running,
and green, that it has been stopped.
NOTE:
The Start/Stop Button cannot be used when the foot
control is connected to the machine.
2 Reverse Button
When stitch pattern 1, 2, 6 or 7 has been
selected, the machine will sew in reverse while the
Reverse Button is being pressed.
If you press the Reverse Button when sewing all other
stitches, the machine will immediately sew locking
stitches and automatically stop.
3 Auto-Lock Button
When stitch pattern 1, 2, 6 or 7 has been
selected, the machine will immediately sew locking
stitches and automatically stop when the Auto-Lock
Button is pressed.
When sewing all other stitches, the machine will sew
locking stitches at the end of the current pattern and
automatically stop.
4 Up/Down Needle Button
Press this button to bring the needle bar up or down.
5 Speed Control Lever
See page 8.
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Controlling Sewing Speed
Speed Control Lever
You can limit the maximum sewing speed with the
Speed Control Lever according to your sewing needs.
To increase the sewing speed, slide the lever to the
right.
To decrease the sewing speed, slide the lever to the
left.
Foot Control
Pressing on the Foot Control can vary sewing speed.
The harder you press the Foot Control, the faster the
machine runs.
NOTE:
The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the
Speed Control Lever when the foot control is fully
depressed.
Operating Instructions:
Foot controller Model 21371 is for use with sewing
machine model MC9700.
NOTE:
The Memory Craft 9700 is equipped with an automatic
shutdown safety feature to prevent overheating
whenever the machine is running overloaded. Follow
the safety instructions that appear on the Visual Touch
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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 about 6 mm (1/4")
higher than the normal up position by exerting more
pressure when lifting the Presser Foot Lifter. This
allows for easy removal of the Presser Foot and helps
you to place thick fabrics under it.
1 Presser Foot Lifter
2 Presser Foot
Removing and Attaching the Presser Foot
Removing the presser foot
Press the Up/Down Needle Button to raise the needle
to its highest position and raise the Presser Foot Lifter.
Turn the Power Switch OFF.
Press the Red Button on the back of the foot holder.
The Presser Foot will drop off.
Attaching the presser foot
Place the selected Presser Foot so that the pin on the
foot lies just under the Groove of the Foot Holder.
Lower the Presser Bar to lock the foot in place.
1 Red Button
2 Foot Holder
3 Presser Foot
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WRNING:
Turn the Power Switch OFF before changing the
presser foot.
Button Sewing Foot T
To Attach:
Insert the Rear Pin on the foot into the Groove of the
Foot Holder.
Gently lower the presser bar, holding the foot with your
fingers.
1 Rear Pin
2 Groove of the Foot Holder
Darning Foot P-2
To Attach:
Loosen the thumb screw and remove the Foot Holder.
Attach the Darning Foot P-2 to the presser bar putting
the Pin on the Needle Clamp Screw.
Tighten the thumb screw firmly with the screwdriver.
3 Darning Foot P-2
4 Pin
5 Needle Clamp Screw
Embroidery Foot P
To Attach:
Loosen the thumb screw and remove the Foot Holder
to the rear.
Attach Embroidery Foot Pto the presser bar from
behind.
Tighten the thumb screw securely with the
screwdriver.
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Various Presser Feet and Their Uses
1 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.
2 Overedge Foot C:
This foot is exclusively for overedging. The brush on
the foot effectively prevents skipped stitches on the
raw edge of fabrics.
3 Zipper Foot E:
This foot is for sewing zippers. The zipper teeth are
guided through the grooves on the bottom of the foot.
4 Satin 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.
5 Blind 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.
6 Overcasting 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.
7 Button Sewing Foot T:
This foot is exclusively used for attaching a button. It
holds a button securely in place and allows fine
adjustment of the button position.
8 Embroidery Foot P:
This foot is a special foot for Professional-Style
Embroidery.
9 Basting/Darning Foot P-2:
This is a special foot for basting. It holds fabrics while
taking a stitch, synchronizing with the needle bar
movement. This foot can also be used for freehand
embroidery or quilting.
10 Automatic Buttonhole Foot R:
This foot is for sensor buttonholes and for darning.
Place a button in the button holder in the rear of the
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Winding the Bobbin
Removing the bobbin
1Slide the Hook Cover Plate Release Button to the
right, and remove the Hook Cover Plate.
1 Hook Cover Plate Release Button
2 Hook Cover Plate
2Lift out the Bobbin from the Bobbin Holder.
3 Bobbin
Setting the Spool of Thread
Lift up the Spool Pin. Place the spool of thread on the
Spool Pin with the thread coming off the spool as
shown. Attach the Large Spool Holder, and press it
firmly against the spool of thread.
NOTE:
Use the Small Spool Holder to hold narrow or small
spools of thread.
Additional Spool Pin
Use the Additional Spool Pin when you need to wind
the bobbin without unthreading the machine while
working on a sewing project.
Insert the Additional Spool Pin into the Spool Stand
and then into the Hole beside the horizontal spool pin.
Place the Felt on the spool pin and place a spool of
thread on it as shown.
4 Additional Spool Pin
5 Felt
6 Hole
7 Spool Stand
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Threading for bobbin winding
1Hold the upper thread with both hands and place it
down into the Slit.
2Guide the thread around the Thread Guide following
the dashed line as shown in the diagram.
3Thread through the hole in the Bobbin from the
inside to the outside. Put the Bobbin on the Bobbin
Winder Spindle.
4Push it to the right.
5Hold the free end of the thread in your hand and
depress the foot control.
Stop the machine after the bobbin has made
several turns, and cut the thread close to the hole
in the bobbin.
6Depress the Foot Control again. When the Bobbin
is fully wound, it will stop automatically.
Release the Foot Control and return the Bobbin
Winder Spindle to its original position by moving it
to the left, and cut the thread with the Bobbin
Thread Cutter as shown.
1 Bobbin Winder Stopper
2 Bobbin Thread Cutter
NOTES:
The machine will not sew until the spindle has been
returned to the left.
You can use either the Foot Control or the Start/Stop
Button to wind the Bobbin.
For safety purposes, the machine will stop
automatically 1.5 minutes after starting bobbin
winding.
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Inserting the Bobbin
1Place the Bobbin in the Bobbin Holder with the
Thread running off counterclockwise.
1 Thread
2 Bobbin Holder
2Guide the thread into the Front Notch (A) on the
front of the Bobbin Holder.
3Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between
the tension spring blades.
4Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread
slips into the Side Notch (B).
5Pull out about 10 cm (4") of thread to the rear.
NOTE:
A Threading Chart is shown on the Hook Cover Plate
for your reference.
Reattach the Hook Cover Plate.
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Threading the Machine
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.
1Hold the upper thread with both hands as shown
and place it down into the Slit.
2Draw the thread around the Thread Guide following
the dashed line as shown in the diagram.
3Then draw the thread down along the right channel
and around the bottom of the Thread Guide Plate.
1 Right Channel
4Firmly draw the thread up along the left channel to
the Take-up Lever and down into its eye from the
right to the left.
2 Left Channel
5Then pull the thread down along the left channel
and through the Lower Thread Guide.
6Slide the thread behind the Needle Bar Thread
Guide on the left.
7Thread the needle from front to back by hand or
using the Built-in Needle Threader.
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Built-in Needle Threader
1Raise the needle to its highest position by pressing
the Up/Down Needle Button twice.
2Turn the Power Switch OFF.
3Lower the presser foot.
4Depress the Needle Threader Knob as far as it will
go. The hook comes out through the needle eye
from behind.
1 Up/Down Needle Button
2 Needle Threader Knob
3 Hook
5Draw the thread down around the Threader Guide
and under the hook.
4 Threader Guide
6Release the threader knob slowly while holding the
thread end with your hand. A loop of the thread is
pulled up through the needle eye.
7Remove the loop from the threader and pull out the
thread end from the needle eye.
NOTES:
The automatic threader works well with the threads
#50-90 and needles #11-16, the blue tipped needle as
well.
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Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread
1Raise the Presser Foot Lifter.
2Hold the needle thread with your fingers and press
the Up/Down Needle Button twice to pick up the
bobbin thread.
Draw up the needle thread to bring up a loop of the
Bobbin Thread.
1 Needle Thread
2 Up/Down Needle Button
3 Bobbin Thread
3Slide 10 cm (4") of both threads to the back under
the presser foot.
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Changing Needles
Raise the needle by pressing the Up/Down Needle
button and lower the presser foot.
Turn the Power Switch OFF.
1Loosen the Needle Clamp Screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove the Needle from the clamp.
1 Needle Clamp Screw
2Insert a new Needle into the Needle Clamp with the
Flat Side of the needle to the rear.
When inserting the Needle into the Needle Clamp,
push it up against the stopper pin and tighten the
Needle Clamp Screw firmly.
2 Stopper Pin
3 Flat Side
To check needle straightness, place the flat side of the
needle onto something flat (a needle plate, glass etc.)
The gap between the needle and the flat surface
should be consistent.
Never use a blunt needle.
4 Gap
CAUTION:
Always make sure to turn the power switch off and
disconnect the machine from power supply before
changing the needle.
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FABRIC
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy
Net, Tulle
Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,
Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen,
Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de Soie,
Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed
Crepe, Qiana
Single Knits, Jersey, Swim wear, and Tricot
Leather Suede
Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen,
Poplin, Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz,
Gabardine, Felt, Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics
Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch
Velour, Stretch Terry, Sweater Knits
Leather, Vinyl, Suede
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,
Drapery Fabrics
Leather, Suede
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics
Topstitching for Special Finish
TYPE of NEEDLE
Universal
Ball Point
Blue Tipped Needle
Universal
Blue Tipped Needle
Ball Point
Wedge Point
Leather Needle
Universal
Ball Point
Wedge Point
Leather Needle
Denim Needle
Universal
Wedge Point
Leather Needle
Universal
Topstitching Needle
WEIGHT
Very Light
Light
Medium
Heavy
Very Heavy
NEEDLE SIZE
9 (65)
9 (65)
11 (75)
11 (75)
12 (80)
11 (75)
11 (75)
11 (75)
14 (90)
14 (90)
14 (90)
16 (100)
16 (100)
16 (100)
18 (110)
16 (100)
14 (90)