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Instruction Book
MB-4
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The machine is not intended for use by children or mentally infirm persons without proper supervision. This machine is designed and manufactured for household use. When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the followings: Read all instructions before using this machine. DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. The machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this machine fr
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This product must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. DANGER Improper connection of the equipment-grounding con
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1. SETTING UP THE MACHINE Placement of monogramming ............................ 44 Installing the Machine ............................................... 2 Multi-color monogramming ................................ 45 Adjusting the feet ................................................. 3 Editing ..................................................................... 46 Removing the Head Stoppers ................................... 3 Editing Functions......................
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SECTION 1. SETTING UP THE MACHINE Installing the Machine Place the machine on a flat and stable surface such as a sturdy table that could withstand the machine’s weight and vibration. Place the machine on the flat and level surface. Make sure that all the feet firmly contact the surface. Provide a sufficient space around the machine to allow the hoop to move freely. q 8.5 cm (3–3/8”) w 20 cm (7–7/8”) e 30 cm (11–7/8”) e q w q 2
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Adjusting the feet Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise (in the direction of A) as much as possible, before placing the machine on a surface. q Adjusting screw Place the machine on a flat and level surface. Turn the adjustable foot so the four feet firmly contact the surface. w Adjustable foot e Foot e Turn the adjusting screw clockwise (in the direction B) until it contacts the surface. q NOTE: Make sure that the machine sits on the surface without shaking. A B e e w Removing the Head Stop
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Do not use the machine near appliances that radiate electromagnetic noise such as a microwave oven, or do not plug in the machine to the same branch circuit where such appliances are connected. Do not use or store the machine near a heat radiator or in a place with dust or high humidity. Do not expose the machine to direct sunlight or open air. When transporting the machine, be sure it is lifted by two persons. Hold the machine by the two legs and the hand grip on the bottom of the backside of t
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Names of Parts q Thread guide bar q w Pre-tension control e Tension control r Check spring !1 w t Hoop supporter y Needle plate !2 e u Hook cover i Start/Stop button o Auto thread cutter button !0 Sub control panel !1 Spool pins !0 !2 Spool stand r t o y i u !3 Machine socket !4 Power switch !5 Bobbin winder button !6 Bobbin winder stopper !7 Bobbin winder spindle !9 !8 Bobbin thread cutter !9 Bobbin winder thread guide !8 @2 @0 RCS connector socket !7 @1 USB port !6 @2 Handwheel !5 !4 !3 @0 @1
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Sub control panel y q Mode button t w Trace button e Arrow button r Enter buttons t LCD brightness adjusting dial q y LCD display w r e RCS unit (optional item) q RCS unit w Start/Stop button e Auto thread cutter button r Trace button t Jog buttons q y Carriage return button u Stitch back button i Stitch forward button o Bobbin winder button !0 Bobbin winder indicator !1 Card slot !2 Card ejector button !3 USB port !4 LCD touch panel !4 CAUTION: Do not press the LCD touch panel with hard or !1 s
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Standard Accessories q Needle (DB x K5Q1-NY) qw w Scissors e Bobbins r Lint brush t Seam ripper y Handy needle threader er u Spool caps i Spool net o Screwdriver !0 Screwdriver (small) !1 Oiler ty !2 Offset screwdriver !3 Tweezers !4 Screwdriver (large) !5 Accessory box u i o !0 Optional RCS unit !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 7
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Standard Accessories qw q Instruction book w Instructional movie CD-ROM e Power supply cable r USB cable t Hoop M1 (MB Hoop 240 X 200) y Hoop M2 (MB Hoop 126 X 110) r u Hoop M3 (MB Hoop 50 X 50) e i Hoop supporter o Felt ring (large) !0 Felt ring (small) !1 Spool rest t !2 Thread guide bar !3 Spool pin y !4 Thred guide pole !5 Spool stand !6 Setscrew u i o !0 !1 !3 !2 !4 !5 !6 8
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Assembling the Spool Stand z Insert the thread guide poles into the sleeve of the z spool stand. Secure the poles with setscrews (A) from the bottom. Insert the spool pins into the spool stand. q q Thread guide poles r w Setscrews (A) e Spool stand e r Spool pin w x Attach the thread guide bar to the thread guide poles y x with the setscrews (B). t t Thread guide bar y Setscrews (B) q c Attach the assembled spool stand to the machine c with the 3 setscrews (C). u Setscrews (C) u u 9
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Setting the Thread Cones or Spools of Thread q Use the 4 spool pins in the front row for sewing, and r second row spool pins are for the standby spools. w Use the rear most spool pin for bobbin winding. e Felt rings of two sizes are provided to accommodate various types of spools of thread and thread cones. w Use the large felt rings for large thread cones. For small thread cones or spools of thread, insert the small felt rings into the large rings. q Spool pin w Felt ring (large) t e Felt ring
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Installing the Hoop Supporter z Loosen the two thumbscrews on the hoop z w supporter. q Hoop supporter w Thumbscrew q e x x Turn the power switch on to move the carriage to the center. Hold the hoop supporter with both hands and place it under the carriage plate by inserting the necks of both thumbscrews into the slots in the carriage plate. w e Slot in the carriage plate c w c Tighten the thumbscrews with the screwdriver to secure the hoop supporter. 11
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Installing the RCS Unit (optional item) zx z Loosen the thumbscrew and open the mounting arm. r q Thumbscrew w Mounting arm q x Loosen the screw knob A and set the RCS unit on the mounting arm by hooking the RCS unit on the pins. Tighten the screw knob A to secure the RCS unit. Adjust the angle of the mounting arm as desired and tighten the thumbscrew. w e Screw knob A t r RCS unit y e t Pin c c Loosen the screw knob B on the end of the mounting r arm and tilt the RCS unit to adjust the angle of
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Connecting the Power Supply CAUTION: Turn the power switch off before connecting the machine to the power supply. z Turn the power switch off. q Power switch x Insert the machine plug into the machine q socket. w Machine plug e Machine socket t c Insert the power supply plug into the r properly grounded outlet. x r Power supply plug c t Wall outlet (grounded) z e w v Turn the power switch on. v Grounding Instructions: This machine is equipped with a grounding cable and plug. The plug must be plu
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Direct PC-Link The MB-4 can be connected to the PC with the USB cable included as standard accessory. You need Digitizer MB for multi-needle software (optional item) to operate the machine via direct PC-link. Connecting the Machine and PC Start up the MB-4 and PC, and insert the type A w USB connector in to the PC. Insert the type B USB connector into the USB port on the machine. q Type A USB connector w Type B USB connector q Transfer the embroidery pattern data files between the machine and PC
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Bobbin Threads Cotton or spun rayon threads sizes 80 to 120 (74 to 100 dtex/2) are recommended for bobbin thread. Do not use poor quality prewound bobbins. Needles Use the DB x K5Q1-NY, size 11 needles (Janome part number 770811000). Stabilizers To obtain the best quality embroidery, it is important to use stabilizers. Types of stabilizer Tear-away stabilizer: Use tear-away stabilizers for stable woven fabrics. Iron-on stabilizer: Fuse it to the wrong side of the fabrics with an iron. Cut-away s
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Winding the Bobbin zx z Place the thread cone (spool of thread) on the rear most spool pin. q Pass the thread through the thread guide A. w q Thread guide A x Pass the thread through the upper hole and lower hole in the thread guide B. w Thread guide B e c c Draw the thread to the front. Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread firmly around and under the tension disk. t e Tension disk v r v Pass the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside. Put the bobbin on the bobbin w
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Removing the bobbin case q z CAUTION: Turn the power switch off before removing the bobbin case. z Open the hook cover toward you. q Hook cover x Hold and open the latch of the bobbin case. x Take the bobbin case out from the machine. w Latch w Inserting the bobbin z Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case leaving a 2” z (5 cm) thread tail as illustrated. q Bobbin w Bobbin case q w x x Draw the thread to slip it into the slit of the bobbin case. e Slit e r t c c Pull the thread to slide it under
