Janome 9700 manual

Instruction Book[...]

IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should alwa ys be f ollo wed, including the follo wing: Read all instructions before using this appliance. D ANGER — T o reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. An appliance should nev er be left unattended when plugged in. Alwa ys unplug this sewing machi[...]

1 KNO W Y OUR MA CHINE ................................................ 2 Name of P ar ts ................................................................. 2 Standard Accessor ies and Storage .................................. 3 Extension T ab le ............................................................... 5 GETTING READ Y T O SEW ..............[...]

2 1 2 3 4 5 6 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 29 26 27 8 9 10 11 25 28 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 40 42 43 38 39 41 30 24 7 KNO W Y OUR MA CHINE Name of Pa r ts 1. T op Co ver 2. Spool Pin 3. Spool Holder (Large) 4. F oot Storage Compar tment 5. Bobbin Thread Cutter 6. Bobbin Winder Spindle 7. Bobbin Winder Stopper 8. Visual T ouch Screen 9. Speed Contr[...]

3 12 3 45 6 8 9 10 14 13 12 11 15 F C G A E P Standard Accessories and Stora g e 1. Embroidery Hoop (A) (with T emplate) 2. Embroidery Hoop (B) (with T emplate) 3. F oot Control 4. Instruction Book 5. T emplate Sheets (for Built-in Designs) 6. P ow er Supply Cord 7. Instructional Movie CD 8. Hard Cov er (Carr ying Case) 9. Zipper F oot E 10. Satin [...]

4 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1. A utomatic Buttonhole Foot R 2. Ov ercasting Foot M 3. Button Se wing F oot T 4. Basting/Darning Foot P-2 5. Screwdriver 6. Screwdriver 7. Scissors 8. Set of Needles 9. Spool Pin F elt 10. Lint Brush 11. Additional Spool Pin 12. Seam Ripper 13. Spool Holder (Large) 14. Spool Holder (Small) 15. Bobbins 1[...]

5 1 2 3 Extension T able For free arm sewing T o remove , lift out the Extension T able tow ard you as illustrated. 1 Extension T able F ree Ar m sewing is suitab le for: - stitching slee ve s, waistbands , pant legs or any circular garment area. - darning socks or mending knees, elbows or children’ s wear . For flat-bed sewing P osition the T ab[...]

6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 6 3 5 4 GETTING READ Y T O SEW Connecting the P ower Suppl y The Memor y Craft 9700 is equipped with an auto v oltage system, which automatically adjusts the equipment to any local po wer supply voltage betw een 100 and 240V , 50/60 Hz. First, turn off the P ower Switch. Then inser t the Foot Control Plug and Machine Plug into the[...]

7 Function Buttons 1 Start/Stop Button Press this button to star t or stop the machine. This button can be used either in the Ordinary Sewing Mode or Embroidery Mode. In the Ordinar y Sewing Mode , the machine star ts running slowly f or the first f ew stitches, it then runs at the speed set b y the Speed Control Le ver . The b utton will tur n red[...]

8 Contr olling Sewing Speed Speed Contr ol Lever Y ou can limit the maximum se wing speed with the Speed Control Le ver according to y our sewing needs . T o increase the sewing speed, slide the le ver to the right. T o decrease the sewing speed, slide the le ver to the left. Foot Control Pressing on the F oot Control can v ar y sewing speed. The h[...]

9 1 2 1 4 5 2 3 Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot The Presser F oot Lifter raises and low ers the Presser F oot. Y ou can raise the Presser F oot about 6 mm (1/4") higher than the normal up position by e x e r ting more pressure when lifting the Presser F oot Lifter . This allows f or easy removal of the Presser F oot and helps you to plac[...]

10 WRNING: T ur n the P ower Switch OFF bef ore changing the presser f oot. Button Sewing Foot T T o Attach: Inser t the Rear Pin on the foot into the Groov e of the F oot Holder . Gently lower the presser bar , holding the f oot with your fingers. 1 Rear Pin 2 Groov e of the F oot Holder Darning Foot P-2 T o Attach: Loosen the thumb scre w and rem[...]

11 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 7 9 V arious Presser Feet and Their Uses 1 Zigzag Foot A: This is the most v ersatile f oot. It can be used for various stitches including str aight stitches and zigzag stitches. It is designed to achie ve firm and neat seam results. 2 Overedge Foot C: This f oot is e xclusively f or overedging. The brush on the f oot eff ective[...]

12 Winding the Bobbin Removing the bobbin 1 Slide the Hook Cov er Plate Release Button to the right, and remov e the Hook Cover Plate . 1 Hook Cov er Plate Release Button 2 Hook Cov er Plate 2 Lift 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 [...]

13 Threading f or bobbin winding 1 Hold the upper thread with both hands and place it down into the Slit. 2 Guide the thread around the Thread Guide f ollowing the dashed line as shown in the diagr am. 3 Thread through the hole in the Bobbin from the inside to the outside. Put the Bob bin on the Bobbin Winder Spindle. 4 Push it to the right. 5 Hold[...]

14 Inserting the Bobbin 1 Place the Bobbin in the Bobbin Holder with the Thread running off counterclockwise . 1 Thread 2 Bobbin Holder 2 Guide the thread into the F ront Notch (A) on the front of the Bobbin Holder . 3 Dra w the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades. 4 Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread [...]

15 Threading the Machine Raise the Presser F oot Lifter . Press the Up/Down Needle Button twice to raise the needle to its highest position. T urn the P ower Switch OFF . 1 Hold the upper thread with both hands as shown and place it down into the Slit. 2 Draw the thread around the Thread Guide f ollowing the dashed line as shown in the diagram. 3 T[...]

16 Built-in Needle Threader 1 Raise the needle to its highest position b y pressing the Up/Down Needle Button twice . 2 T urn the P ower Switch OFF . 3 Lower the presser f oot. 4 Depress the Needle Threader Knob as f ar 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 5 Dra[...]

17 Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread 1 Raise the Presser F oot Lifter . 2 Hold the needle thread with your fingers and press the Up/Down Needle Button twice to pic k up the bobbin thread. Dra w up the needle thread to bring up a loop of the Bobbin Thread. 1 Needle Thread 2 Up/Down Needle Button 3 Bobbin Thread 3 Slide 10 cm (4") of both threads to [...]

18 Changing Needles Raise the needle b y pressing the Up/Down Needle button and lo wer the presser foot. T urn the P ower Switch OFF . 1 Loosen the Needle Clamp Screw b y tur ning it counterclockwise . Remov e the Needle from the clamp . 1 Needle Clamp Screw 2 Inser t a new Needle into the Needle Clamp with the Flat Side of the needle to the rear .[...]

19 1 2 3 4 4 3 5 4 3 5 4 3 2 5 5 4 3 2 5 Balancing Thread T ension A uto tension This machine f eatures an Auto setting in the tension control, which cov ers a wide range of sewing condition. Set the tension control dial at A uto fo r general se wing, unless specifically indicated in this manual. 1 Setting Mark Correct tension: The ideal straight s[...]

20 1 2 3 1 Adjusting the Foot Pressure The f oot pressure control dial should be set at “ 3 ” fo r regular sewing. Reduce the pressure to “ 2 ” for applique , cut work, dra wn wor k and basting. Set the dial at “ 1 ” when sewing extra fine f abrics. F oot pressure control dial 1 Setting mark Dropping the Feed Dog The f eed dog will auto[...]

21 Mode Selection When you turn on the power s witch, the Visual T ouch Screen will show the opening “Welcome” window , then the Ordinar y Sewing Mode will appear after a f ew seconds. The machine will be set f or the straight stitch sewing. NO TE; After turning on the power , it tak es approximately six seconds f or the patter n selection wind[...]

22 SETTING MODE Pressing the SET ke y will open the mode setting window . 1 SET key Press the SET ke y to customize the machine settings. 2 Flag key (Language selection k ey) Press the flag k ey to select the language f or the screen displa y . Y ou can select one of 11 languages. 3 Screen contrast The visual touch screen contrast can be adjusted. [...]

23 Screen Contrast + inch/mm 5 + Eco Mode SET inch mm Register 10 min 6 7 9 8 6 Inch/Millimeter Y ou can set your machine’ s measuring unit to either inch or millimeter depending upon y our pref erence. The def ault unit setting is millimeter . Press the “inch” or “mm” ke y to select the unit you pref er . NO TE: Stitch length and width a[...]

24 Key Position Adjustment Sewing Light + Maximum Speed Setting SET Register 650 spm Ye s Free Arm Length Key Position Adjustment PRESS MARK ( ) + . Key Position Adjustment END Thread selection Reset all to defaults Format Built-in Memory A T A PC Card SET Register Janome Madeira Mettler Robison- Anton Ye s Ye s Ye s (A) (B) 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 Ye[...]

25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Language Selection Y ou can select one of the following 11 languages b y pressing the corresponding ke y . 1 English 2 F rench 3 Spanish 4 Italian 5 Dutch 6 German 7 P or tuguese 8 Swedish 9 Russian 10 Finnish 11 J apanese[...]

26 ORDINAR Y SEWING P attern Selection Press the Stitch P atter n K ey to select the desired patter n. The Name of the Stitch, Stitch Image of the selected patter n, the recommended f oot and machine settings will appear on the screen. Use the recommended f oot and machine settings unless otherwise stated in this manual. 1 Name of Stitch 2 Stitch I[...]

27 Utility Stitches Straight stitch Press P atter n 1 on the Visual T ouch Screen. To s e w : Raise the Presser F oot and position the fabric next to a seam guideline on the needle plate. Lower the needle to the point where you w ant to star t. Pull the needle and bobbin threads tow ards the rear . Press the Star t/Stop Button or Foot Control. Gent[...]

1 1 2 3 28 Securing seam F or fastening the ends of seams , press the Re verse Button and sew se veral re verse stitches . The machine sews in re verse as long as y ou press and hold the Re verse Button. Press the Re verse Button once when sewing the Loc ka-Matic stitch (patter n 3) or Loc king stitch (patter n 4) so the machine will lock the stitc[...]

29 Adjusting the needle dr op position and stitch length When you press the Adjust k ey , the screen shows the manual setting window . Press the or ke y to change the needle drop position or stitch length. 1 Needle Drop P osition Adjusting K eys 2 Stitch Length Adjusting K eys 3 Def ault Ke y: Resumes the default settings . 4 Cancel K ey: Cancels t[...]

30 Changing needle drop position When you press the k ey , the needle mov es to the right. When you press the k ey , the needle mov es to the left. Changing stitch length Press the ke y to decrease the stitch length. Press the ke y to increase the stitch length. 1.0 5.0 7.0 3.5 0.0 3.5 2.20 Default Cancel OK 3.5 2.20 Default Cancel OK[...]

31 02 Straight Stitch in Left Needle P osition Use this stitch to seam the edge of the f abr ics. 03 Lock-a-Matic Stitch Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a seam with backstitching. When you reach the end of the seam, press the Re verse Button once. The machine will se w f our re verse stitches , four f orward stitches, and the[...]

32 Zigzag stitch This stitch is used f or v arious sewing needs including ov ercasting. It can be used on most wov en fabrics. It is the f astest wa y to finish an edge, leaving it neat and flat. A dense zigzag stitch can also be used f or applique. Adjusting the stitch width and length When you press the Adjust k ey , the screen shows Stitch Width[...]

33 Changing stitch width Press the k ey to decrease the Stitch Width. Press the k ey to increase the Stitch Width. 1 Stitch Width Changing stitch length Press the ke y to decrease the Stitch Length. Press the ke y to increase the Stitch Length. 2 Stitch Length After adjusting the settings, press the OK k ey . 1.0 5.0 1 2 2.0 7.0 5.0 1.50 Default Ca[...]

34 A Z Ov ercasting 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 C Adjust 1 5 6 8 Auto SET 3 Overcasting with zigzag stitch Select P atter n 8 and attach the Overedge F oot C . Place the f abric edge next to the Guide of the f oot and then sew . 1 Guide CA UTION: When y ou use the Ov eredge Foot C or the Ov ercasting F oot M , y ou must set the zigzag width at 5.0 or wide[...]

35 V ariety of o vercasting stitches Multiple Zigzag Stitch (T ricot Stitch) This stitch is used to finish a ra w edge of synthetics and other stretch f abr ics that tend to puck er . Se w along the f abric edge leaving an adequate seam allow ance. After se wing, tr im off the seam allow ance closer to the stitches. 1 P atter n 07 2 Zigzag f oot A [...]

36 Blind hem stitch Select the patter ns 11 or 12. NO TE: P atter n 11 is f or stretch f abrics. Attach Blind Hem F oot G. F old the f abr ic to form a hem as shown. (A) Thick f abr ic (B) Fine and medium weight f abr ic 1 0.4 - 0.7 cm (1/4”) 2 Ov ercasting 3 Wrong Side of F abr ic Place the f abric so that the folded edge comes to the left side [...]

Default Cancel OK 0.6 2.00 Default Cancel OK Default Cancel OK 1 5 6 7 4 2 3 Adjusting the needle dr op position Press the Adjust ke y to open the stitch width and length adjusting window . Press the ke y to move the needle position to the right. Press the ke y to move the needle position to the left. Press the OK k ey to register the settings . Th[...]

38 Zipper sewing Select the pattern 01. Attach the Zipper F oot E . Attaching the zipper f oot (A) Attach Zipper F oot E with the Pin on the Right- hand Side to the Groov e to sew the left side of the zipper . (B) Attach Zipper F oot E with the Pin on the Left- hand Side to the Groov e to sew the right side of the zipper . 1 Pin 2 Groov e F abric P[...]

39 To S e w F old back the left seam allowance . T ur n under the right seam allow ance to form a 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8") Fold. Place the zipper teeth ne xt to the fold and pin it in place. 1 Low er F abr ic 2 End of the Zipper Opening 3 Zipper T eeth 4 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8”) 5 Wrong Side of the Upper F abric 6 Opening Size 7 F old 8 Basting Line[...]

40 Close the zipper and spread the f abric open flat with the right side up. Baste the upper f abric and zipper tape together . 11 Right Side of the F abr ic 12 Basting Reattach Zipper F oot E with the Left Pin. Sew 1 cm (3/8") across the end of the opening with re verse stitches. Stitch through the f abr ic and zipper tape. Stop se wing about[...]

41 Quilting Select the pattern 01. Regular quilting Use this Quilting Bar with the Zigzag F oot. Loosen the Screw on the bac k of the Foot Holder and insert the Quilting Bar into the Hole of the F oot Holder . Set the Quilting Bar to the desired position, then retighten the scre w . 1 Quilting Bar 2 Scre w 3 Hole A Z Straight Stitch 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9[...]

42 V ariety of buttonholes and their uses 13 Sensor (Square) Buttonhole This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to hea vy weight f abr ics. The buttonhole siz e is automatically determined by placing a b utton in the f oot. 14 A uto (Square) Buttonhole This is also a square buttonhole similar to the Sensor Square Buttonhole, b ut you can ma[...]

43 Sensor b uttonhole Select the pattern 17. The b uttonhole size is automatically set b y placing a button into the b utton holder in the rear of the A utomatic Buttonhole Foot R. NO TE: The button holder of the f oot takes a button siz e of up to 2.5 cm (1") in diameter . Attach the A utomatic Buttonhole F oot R . To s e w Press the Up/Do wn[...]

44 Pull the Buttonhole Le ver down as f ar as it will go. 1 Buttonhole le ver NO TE: A warning message will appear and the machine will stop automatically if you star t to se w a buttonhole without pulling down the b uttonhole lev e r . Press the Return key and pull do wn the buttonhole le v er to restar t. Inser t the cor ner of the f abric under [...]

45 Press the Star t/Stop Button to sew the b uttonhole. The b uttonhole will be automatically sewn in a single step . The front bar tack and left ro w first, then the r ight row and back bartack. The machine will stop automatically when the buttonhole is completed. When buttonhole se wing is finished, push the buttonhole le ver up as f ar as it wil[...]

46 Corded b uttonhole T o sew the corded b uttonhole, follo w the same procedure as f or the Sensor Buttonhole; refer to the instructions on pages 43 to 45. Select the pattern 13. With the A utomatic Buttonhole F oot R raised, hook the filler cord on the Spur on the bac k of the buttonhole f oot. Bring the ends of cord tow ard you under the buttonh[...]

47 Changing b uttonhole width Press the Adjust k ey and the adjusting windo w will open. Press the ke y to increase the buttonhole width Press the ke y to decrease the buttonhole width Press the OK ke y to register the settings. NO TE: Def ault setting is 5.0 Changing buttonhole stitch density Press the k ey to mak e the buttonhole stitches coarser[...]

48 A utomatic buttonhole Select the pattern 14. Attach the A utomatic Buttonhole F oot R . Pull the Button Holder all the wa y out. Mark the buttonhole position on the f abr ic. Inser t the f abric under the foot. Press the Up/Down Needle Button twice. Remove the f abr ic to the left to dra w the needle thread through the Hole of the f oot. Inser t[...]

5 6 7 Auto 3 Step1 R Sew to length required, then press " ". Step2 Sew up to start position, then press " ". Auto 3 R Step3 Machine stops when BH is completed. A uto 3 R Restart for the same size. Different size Cancel Step-1 Se w up the left side until the end of the buttonhole mark. Then press the Rev erse Button. 5 Required L[...]

50 Button sewing Select the pattern 20 and the feed dog will automatically drop . Place a b utton on the f abric and lower the needle b y tur ning the handwheel with y our hand, so that the needle enters through the left hole in the button. Align the direction of the b utton and lower the Button Sewing F oot T to hold the button in place. Press the[...]

51 Darning The Memor y Craft 9700 automatically darns rips and holes. Large and small holes can be mended quic kly and easily with this unique stitch. Select the pattern 21. Attach the A utomatic Buttonhole F oot R and pull the Button Holder all the w ay out. 1 Button Holder Depress the F oot Control to sew rows of darning, and a locking stitch. Th[...]

52 T o sew a shorter darning T o sew a darning with a length of less than 2 cm (3/4”), first stop the machine after sewing the Required Length, then press the Re verse Button. The Required Length has now been determined. Restar t the machine and continue sewing until the machine stops automatically . 1 Star ting P oint 2 Required Length 3 Re vers[...]

53 T a c king T acking is used to reinf orce pockets , crotches and belt carriers where extr a strength is needed. Select P atter n 22 and attach the Satin Stitch Foot F . The machine will se w a tacking of 1.5 cm (9/16”) long automatically . 1 1.5 cm (9/16”) NO TE: Press the Adjust ke y to manually change the stitch length and stitch width. T [...]

54 A Z 14 Adjust Auto 13 Sensor SET 19 20 21 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 F Auto 3 Eyelet Ey elet The Ey elet is used f or belt holes etc. Select the patter n 23 and attach the Satin Stitch F oot F . Depress the F oot Control to sew . The machine will stop automatically when completed. Open the e yelet with an a wl, puncher or pointed scissors. T o adjust [...]

55 A Z 14 Adjust Auto 13 Sensor SET 19 20 21 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 Basting P2 1 4 1 Basting Select the pattern 24 and the feed dog will automatically drop . Attach the Satin Stitch f oot F or Darning Foot P-2 . NO TE: Ref er to page 10 f or how to attach the Dar ning F oot P-2 . To s e w Hold the f abr ic taut and depress the Foot Control or press t[...]

56 Satin Stitches Press the Satin Stitch K ey in the Ordinar y Sewing Mode to open the Satin Stitch Window . Function Ke ys: 1 Needle Up/Down ke y: Press the Needle Up/Down k ey to set the needle position up or do wn when stopping the machine . 2 Adjust key: Press the Adjust k ey to open the Manual Setting windo w . 3 Zigzag Width : Press the Zigza[...]

57 Adjust M 9 Pr ogram key Press this k ey to program pattern combinations. When y ou press this ke y the Cursor keys , Delete ke y , V ertical Mirror k ey , “M” ke y (Memor y Check k ey) and Sa ve File k ey will be displa yed. 10 Cursor ke ys Press the Cursor ke ys to move the cursor to the right or left. Use these k eys to select a patter n t[...]

58 A Z Adjust SET F Auto 3 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 L.S M Locking Stitch 1 1 A Z Adjust SET F Auto 3 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 L.S M Decorative 2 Single pattern with locking stitc h Press the progr am key . Select the pattern 31. Press the “L. S” key . NO TE: No more patter ns can be memorized after pressing the “L. S” ke y . The m[...]

59 X 1 Elongation sewing Example: P atter n 31 Select P atter n 31. Press the Adjust k ey . Press the Elongation or ke ys to set the desired stitch length. NO TE: The Elongation ratio is indicated in multiples of the original patter n length. Press the OK k ey . The setting will be registered and the screen returns to the previous window . Star t t[...]

60 Programming a pattern combination with mirr or image Example: P atter n 30 and its mirror image Press the Program k ey Select the P atter n 30. Press the Mirror Image k ey . Select the P atter n 30. Star t to sew . NO TE: If y ou press the Auto-Loc k Button in the middle of a programmed pattern the machine will stop automatically after the curre[...]

61 A Z 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Adjust L.S SET A Auto 3 35 36 37 1/7 Saddle Stitch 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Adjust L.S Decorative Stitches There are 7 pages of decorativ e stitches in this categor y . Press the Ne xt P age ke y to view the ne xt page. Press the Pre vious P age ke y to view the previous page. Shell T uck Stitch Select the pattern 3[...]

62 A Z 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Adjust L.S SET 35 36 37 1/7 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Adjust L.S F 2 Auto Applique 1 2 3 Applique sewing Select the pattern 40. Attach the Satin Stitch F oot F . Place the Applique on the f abric and baste it in place. Sew guiding the edge of the applique along the Slit on the f oot, so that the needle f alls off the[...]

63 A Z 56 57 58 60 61 62 63 64 Adjust 3/7 59 M 55 SET F rench Knot F Auto 3 L.S 2/7 Straight Stitch 46 47 48 50 51 52 53 54 L.S 3 1 2 49 45 2 1 2 A Z 56 57 58 60 61 62 63 64 Adjust 3/7 59 M 55 SET French Knot F Auto 3 French Knot 3/7 L.S Programming Frenc h knot Example: P atter n 55, P atter n 45, P attern 55 and P attern 46 Press the progr am key[...]

64 Sewing the pattern combination fr om the beginning After you start sewing, the “M” (Memory check) k ey will change to the (Beginning) ke y . Press this k ey if y ou stop sewing in the middle of the patter n combination and wish to sew it again from the beginning. Example: Combination of the patter ns 65, 66 and 72 Star t sewing. Stop the mac[...]

65 Individual pattern adjustment Y ou can adjust the zigzag width, stitch length and elongation ratio of each patterns in a combination individually . Example: Changing the elongation ratio of the pattern 31 in combination with the patterns 65 and 32. Press the Left Arrow k ey to mo ve the cursor below the patter n 31. Press the Adjust k ey . Chang[...]

66 Editing Pr ogrammed Patterns Example: When the patter ns 31, 65 and 32 are memorized. Deleting the pattern 65 Press the Cursor ke y to move the cursor under the patter n 65. Press the Delete ke y . The pattern 65 will be deleted. Inserting the pattern 66 Press the Cursor ke y to move the cursor under the patter n 32. Select the pattern 66. The p[...]

67 Program c heck Pressing the “M” (Memor y check) ke y will display the entire pattern combination. If the pattern combination is too long to show , press the Ne xt P age ke y to view the remaining patter ns in the combination. Press the Return Ke y to go back to the original window . 1 Ne xt Page K ey 2 Retur n K ey 3 P age Number 1 - A Z Adj[...]

68 A Z 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Adjust L.S SET 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Adjust L.S Auto 3 Hemstitch 66 67 68 70 71 72 73 74 L.S 4/7 69 65 65 A A Z 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Adjust L.S SET 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Adjust L.S F Auto 4/7 3 Decorativ e Adjust Adjust 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 L.S 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 L.S [...]

69 Inser t an additional spool pin, and put a f elt and spool on it. Dra w both threads from the spools and pass them through the threading points from 1 to 5 . Make sure that the two strings of thread from the spools do not get tangled. NO TES: Make sure each threads wind off from the spools as shown. Threading from points 1 to 5 is the same as f [...]

70 A Z Block G H IJ K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X YZ A B C D EF L S AZ M SET Auto 3 F 1 2 3 4 Monogramming Y ou can combine letters and symbols for monogr amming. 1 Eur opean Accented Letter key Y ou can select the European Accented Letters, such as the diaeresis. Pressing the k ey will select the Alphabet or European Accented Letters alternately . 2[...]

71 Programming a monogram Example: Programming “ R&B ” Press the Upper/Lo wer Case ke y to select Upper Case. Press the Letter Size k ey to select Large Size. Press “ R ”, and the cursor shifts to the right and “ R ” is automatically memorized. Press the Letter/Number k ey to select the Numbers. Press the Letter Size k ey to select [...]

72 Sa ving and Opening a File Saving a file Press the Sa ve File k ey and the Sav e File window will open. 1 Sav e File key Y ou can select the location to where you want to sa ve the file. Press the Built-in/Card k ey to select the location either in the internal memor y of the sewing machine or a PC Card inser ted in the machine’ s card slot. 2[...]

73 Assigning a file name Y ou can assign a file name in the file name window . Press the File Name k ey to open the file name window . 6 File Name K ey The character k eys are displa yed in the windo w . Enter the file name and press the OK ke y . 7 OK K ey The screen will retur n to the sa ve file screen. Press the OK ke y in the file save windo w[...]

74 2 1 3 Correcting Distorted Stretch Patterns The se wing results of the stretch stitch patter ns ma y v ar y depending upon the sewing conditions , such as sewing speed, type of the f abric, number of la yers etc. Alwa ys make a test se wing on a scrap piece of the f abric that you wish to use. If decor ativ e stretch stitch patter ns, letters , [...]

EMBROIDER Y MODE Embroidery Hoops Embr oidery Hoop A : This is the standard siz e hoop , with a 12.6 cm (5”) by 11 cm (4 3/8”) embroidery area for se wing PC Card embroider y designs etc. 1 Outer Hoop 2 Inner Hoop 3 Attaching Knob 4 Hoop Tightening Screw T emplate f or Embroider y Hoop (A) 5 Star ting Point f or Monogram in V ertical Orientatio[...]

76 1 2 3 2 1 Adhesive (Iron-on) Stabilizer Place the Wrong side of fabric and the glossy side of the stabilizer together . F old up a corner of the stabilizer and fuse it with an iron. NO TES: F old up a corner of the stabilizer to make it easier to peel off the e xcess stabilizer after stitching. Ironing temperatures v ar y depending on the kind o[...]

77 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 5 Setting the F abric in an Embroidery Hoop Mark the Centerlines on the r ight side of the f abric with tailor’ s chalk. Loosen the Hoop Tightening Screw on the outer hoop . La y the inner hoop and template on the fabric, matching the centerlines. Push them into the outer hoop . Tighten the screw on the outer hoop to stretch the [...]

78 1 2 3 1 ST ART STOP 1 2 Attaching the Embr oidery Hoop to the Machine T ur n the Attaching Knob so it is parallel with the metal plate, and set the hoop on the Carriage. Attach the hoop by fitting the Pins into the Carriage Holes. 1 Attaching Knob 2 Carriage Holes 3 Pins T ur n the Attaching Knob clockwise . CA UTIONS: Alwa ys provide sufficient[...]

79 Mode Selection Press the Embroidery Mode Ke y to enter the Embroider y Mode. The follo wing 5 categor ies are av ailable in the Embroidery Mode: 1 Built-in Designs The Visual T ouch Screen shows the Built-in Design window when the Embroidery Mode K ey is pressed. the Memor y Craft 9700 pro vides 95 ready to sew built-in embroidery designs. 2 Mon[...]

80 SET A Z Edit 1 2 3 4 Ready to Sew 2 P Jog 224 255 ST 2 1 Bamboo Blond Beige 213 Umber 237 24 min 13 Colors 76x62mm A(F):126x1 10mm Size SET SET SET A Z Edit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Designs Hoop Size A(F): 126 X 11 0 m m 1 4 2 3 5 6 Built-in Designs Press the Built-in Design k ey . Press the pattern selection key to select the desired patter n. The embro[...]

81 1 T race key Y ou can check the size of the se wing area by pressing this ke y . The carriage traces the outline of the selected embroider y pattern without stitching. The carriage will retur n to the star ting position after tracing. 2 Cancel key Press this k ey to cancel the tracing and return to the pre vious screen. 3 Stitch Bac k/Forward ke[...]

82 SET A Z Edit 1 2 3 4 Ready to Sew 2 P Jog 224 255 ST 2 1 Bamboo Blond Beige 213 Umber 237 24 min 13 Colors 76x62mm A(F):126x1 10mm Size SET SET SET A Z Edit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Designs Hoop Size A(F): 126 X 11 0 m m ST ART STOP 1 Starting to Sew Embroidery Press the P atter n Selection ke y to select the desired patter n. Low er the presser foot. Pr[...]

83 SET Edit Font AB OK M L S AB G H IJ K L M N OP Q RST U V W X YZ A B C DEF Gothic AB A(F) A Z G H IJ K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X YZ A B C D EF AZ SET 1 2 3 Edit Font AB OK M L S AB AZ 10 11 Monogram Embr oidery Press the Monogr am key to open the monogr am window . 1 Monogram K ey In the monogr am selection window , you can program words b y pres[...]

84 Edit Font AB OK M L S AB G H IJ K L M N OP Q RS T U V W X YZ A B C DEF Gothic AB A(F) A Z G H IJ K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X YZ A B C D EF AZ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 F ont OK M L S G H IJ K L M N O P Q RS T U V W X YZ A B C DE F A Z Fo n t OK M L S AB AZ 1 Letter/number ke y When you press this k ey , the number and symbols will appear . T o select the [...]

85 Edit A Z Siz e P A(F): 126x 1 10mm 49x18mm 1 Color 3 min Jog ST Color Change Bea r Bear SET Ready to Sew 2 Jog ST 2 SET SET SET Edit Fon t AB OK M L S AB G H IJ K L M N OP Q RST U V W X YZ A B C DEF Gothic AB A(F) A Z G H IJ K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X YZ A B C D EF SET B ear SET Edit Font AB OK M L S AB G H IJ K L M N OP Q RST U V W X YZ A B C [...]

86 Edit A Z Siz e P A(F): 126x 1 10mm 49x18mm 1 Color 3 min Jog ST Color Change Bea r Bear SET Ready to Sew 2 Jog ST 2 SET SET 1 2 2 3 Use the Jog k eys to adjust the position of the hoop to match the centerlines. 1 Jog K eys 2 Centerlines Low er the presser foot. Press the Star t/stop button and se w 5 to 6 stitches. Press the Star t/stop button a[...]

87 2- Letters monogram Example: 2-Letters with a crest Press the F ont k ey . Select 2-Letters. Select the F rame. Select the letter “ A ”. Select the letter “ B ”. Press the OK ke y and the screen will change to the embroider y screen. Press the Star t/stop button to star t sewing and the machine will stop sewing automatically . NO TES: Th[...]

88 Correcting a monogram Deleting a letter Example: T o delete ” E ” from “ BEA T ” Press the Cursor ke y to shift the cursor under the letter to delete. Press the Delete ke y . The letter “ E ” will be deleted. Inserting a letter Example: T o inser t “ E ” to “ BA T ” Press the Cursor ke y to shift the cursor under the letter b[...]

89 PC Card Designs Inserting and ejecting a PC Card Inser t a PC card into the slot with the front side f acing to you. Push the card until it clic ks, then the eject b utton pops out. 1 PC Card 2 Eject Button NO TE: When the card is properly set, the red bar on the eject button will sho w . Ejecting the PC car d Press the Eject Button to eject the[...]

90 SET A Z Edit SET Designs Hoop Size A(F): 1 26 X 11 0 m m 12 3 4 567 8 1 2 3 Card Reader 10000 (optional item) Y ou can download designs from the Memor y Cards f or Model MC9000 via the Card Reader 10000. Connecting Card Reader 10000 Inser t the round connector of the special RS-232C cable into the machine . Inser t the 2 plugs into the Card Read[...]

91 Editing Mode The editing function allows y ou to modify and combine embroidery patter ns to create your o wn or iginal designs. Editing screen Press the Edit k ey to open the editing screen. 1 Edit K ey The hoop selection window opens to allo w you to select the hoop you wish to use . Y ou can select one of the f ollowing hoops: Standard Hoop A:[...]

SET A Z Edit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Designs Hoop Size A(F): 12 6 X 11 0 m m SET Edit B: 140x200mm A Z Edit SET SET Cancel Size OK SET Edit B: 140x200mm Size A Z Edit SET SET Cancel OK 92 Selecting the pattern to edit The P atter ns from the built-in designs, monog rams, PC cards and Memory Cards can be edited. T o select the patter n to edit, press the pa[...]

93 Mo ving a pattern T o mov e the embroider y patter n on the editing screen, press and drag the pattern to a desired location with y our finger tip. NO TE: Do not drag the pattern on the screen with a shar p pointed object. Y ou can mov e the selected patter n also by pressing the La y out ke ys. Press the La yout K eys to mov e the pattern to th[...]

94 Resizing a pattern When you press the siz e key , the size adjusting window will appear . 1 Size Ke y Y ou can change the size of embroider y patterns from 90% to 120% of the original patter n size. The size will change 10% each time you press the plus or minus key . Press the ke y to enlarge the size of the patter n. Press the k ey to reduce th[...]

95 Saving a File An original design created in the Editing Mode can be sav ed as a file in the inter nal memor y or an A T A PC card. Press the Sav e File key , the Save File windo w will open. 1 Sav e file Ke y Y ou can select the location to where you want to sa ve the file . Press the k ey , to select the location either in the internal memor y [...]

96 Assigning the a name Y ou can assign a file name in the file name window . Press the File Name ke y to open the file name window . The character ke ys are display ed in the window . Press the character k eys to enter the desired name. Only 8 characters can be entered. Press the Back Space k ey to delete the last character . Press the Cancel k ey[...]

97 SET Edit Font AB OK M L S AB G H IJ K L M N OP Q RST U V W X YZ A B C DEF Gothic AB A(F) A Z G H IJ K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X YZ A B C D EF SET A A SET Edit Font AB OK M L S AB G H IJ K L M N OP Q RST U V W X YZ A B C DEF Gothic AB A(F) A Z G H IJ K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X YZ A B C D EF AZ SET A A SET Edit Size A Z Edit SET SET Cancel OK A(F[...]

98 SET A Z Edit 1 2 3 4 Ready to Sew 2 P Jog ST 2 A(F):126x1 10mm Size 6 min 4 Colors 31x36mm Beige Gray 223 Cardinal Red 244 A T oast 255 Bright Green 206 SET SET SET SET Edit Size A Z Edit SET SET Cancel OK A(F): 126x1 10mm Cancel Size OK A SET Edit Font AB OK M L S AB G H IJ K L M N OP Q RST U V W X YZ A B C DEF Gothic AB A(F) A Z G H IJ K L M N[...]

99 Opening a Saved File Y ou can open a file to sew embroider y patterns that y ou hav e saved. When y ou press the open file ke y , the open file window will appear . Press the ke y to select the location of the file, either in the internal memor y of the machine or in an A T A PC card. Press the k eys to select the desired file to open. Press the[...]

100 On-screen Help Y ou can view on-screen help f or the basic operations of the machine. Press the Help k ey . The help inde x window will appear . Select a help topic by pressing one of the k eys . The illustrated help of the selected topic will be displa yed on the screen. NO TE: Press the Return key to go bac k to the pre vious screen. SET A Z [...]

101 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 4 4 3 7 5 8 11 10 9 5 6 1 2 3 CARE AND MAINTENANCE W ARNING: T ur n the pow er switch off and unplug the machine bef ore cleaning. NO TE: Do not dismantle the machine in any w ay other than what is e xplained on this page. Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog Remov e the Hook Cov er Plate by sliding the hook co ver plate release b [...]

102 1 2 Replacing the Light Bulb WARNING: T ur n the pow er off before replacing the light bulb . The bulb could be HO T , wait until it has cooled down bef ore touching it. T o remove: Open the f aceplate. Pull out the bulb from the lamp sock e t. 1 Lamp Sock et 2 Light bulb T o replace: Inser t the bulb into the opening of the soc ket. Close the [...]

103 T roubleshooting Prob lem The machine is noisy . The needle thread breaks. The bobbin thread breaks. The needle breaks. Visual T ouch Screen is not clear . PC Card does not work. Skipped stitches Seam puck er ing Ref erence See page 101. See page 101. See page 15. See page 19. See page 18. See page 18. See page 18. See page 78. See page 14. See[...]

104 1 . The presser foot pressure is not adjusted correctly 2 . The correct presser foot is not being used. 1 . The feed dog is pac ked with lint. 2 . The presser foot pressure is too w eak. 3 . The stitches are too fine. 4 . The fabric is not f ed when sewing is star ting. 5 . The feed dog is lo wered. 6 . The correct presser foot is not used. 1 .[...]

105 Block 00 L.S 214 00 214 01 02 03 04 06 08 09 10 11 12 14 15 16 13 05 07 Sensor Auto 17 18 19 21 20 23 2 4 22 30 29 31 25 2 7 28 26 33 32 44 34 39 38 36 37 43 35 40 41 42 L.S 48 50 49 52 51 53 54 46 45 4 7 5 5 56 57 2 3 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 68 66 67 65 69 7 0 00 L.S 214 74 78 76 77 79 81 82 83 75 80 71 7 2 73 214 00 L.S 84 95 96 91 94 85 86 93 8[...]

106 2 1 34 20 19 18 17 9 10 1 1 12 6 5 78 24 23 22 21 13 14 15 16 26 25 27 28 44 43 42 41 33 34 35 36 30 29 31 32 48 47 46 45 52 51 50 49 56 55 54 53 60 59 58 57 64 63 62 61 68 67 66 65 72 71 70 69 76 75 74 73 80 79 78 77 37 38 39 40 81 83 84 85 86 87 88 82 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 DESIGN CHART P atter n 88 is a center lines f or calibration of the Clo[...]

107 Gothic Script Cheltenham 3-letters / 2-letters DESIGN CHART[...]

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