Janome MB-4 Instruction Book

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Instruction Book

MB-4

Important Safety Instructions2
Grounding Instructions3
Table of Contents4
SECTION 1. SETTING up the MACHINE Installing the Machine5
- Adjusting the Feet6
Removing the Head Stoppers6
Names of Parts8
- Sub Control Panel9
- RCS Unit (Optional Item)9
- Standard Accessories10
Assembling the Spool Stand12
Setting the Thread Cones or Spools of Thread13
- Setting the Spool Cone13
- Setting the Spool of Thread13
Installing the Hoop Supporter14
Installing the RCS Unit (Optional Item)15
Connecting the Power Supply16
Direct PC-Link17
Bobbin Threads18
Stabilizers18
Winding the Bobbin19
- Removing the Bobbin Case20
- Removing the Bobbin20
- Inserting the Bobbin Case21
Threading the Needle22
- Threading the Needle with the Needle Threader24
Setting the Fabric in the Embroidery Hoop25
Setting the Embroidery Hoop26
Adjusting the Hoop Supporter for Optional Hoops26
Section 2. Basic Operation27
Basic Operation with the Sub Control Panel27
- Machine Operating Buttons27
- LCD Screen28
Machine Settings29
Starting Embroidery30
Removing the Hoop32
Adjusting the Thread Tension33
- Adjusting the Bobbin Thread Tension33
Replacing the Needle34
Basic Operation of the Optional RCS Unit35
- Machine Operating Buttons35
- Function Keys36
On-Screen Help Movie37
Disconnecting the RCS Unit38
- OPTIONAL RCS UNIT Selecting the Embroidery Patterns39
- Selecting the Built-In Designs40
- Manual Color Assignment42
Section 3. Advanced Operation with the Optional Rcs Unit39
Selecting the Embroidery Patterns39
Monogramming43
- Function Keys44
- Entering the Characters45
- Saving the Monogram45
- Correcting the Text46
- Placement of Monogramming47
- Multi-Color Monogramming48
Editing49
Editing Functions50
- Selecting the Hoop50
- Moving the Pattern50
- Resizing the Pattern50
- Rotating the Pattern51
- Deleting the Pattern51
- Saving the File51
- Duplicating the Pattern52
- Flipping the Pattern52
- Monogramming in an Arc53
- Customizing the Color Setting54
Combining the Patterns and Lettering55
Starting to Embroider58
Customizing the Settings with the Sub Control Panel60
- Buzzer Sound Control60
- Eco Mode Setting60
- Machine ID Number60
- Formatting the Memory61
- Resetting All to Defaults61
- Maximum Sewing Speed61
- Thread Selection61
- Reminder Message ON/OFF62
- Ignoring Short Stitches62
- Setting the Trim Tail Length62
- Setting the Thread Detector Sensitivity62
- Jump Thread Trimming ON/OFF63
- Jump Thread Trimming Threshold63
Customizing the Settings with the Optional RCS Unit64
Resetting All to Defaults67
Language Selection72
File Management73
- Saving the Pattern as a File73
- Creating a New File74
- Opening a File75
- Deleting the Folder76
- Deleting the File76
SECTION 4. OPTIONAL ITEMS PC Design Cards77
USB Memory78
CD-ROM Drive79
SECTION 5. CARE and MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Hook80
Cleaning the Auto Thread Cutter Mechanism81
Oiling82
Error Messages83
Troubleshooting84

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Questions and Answers:

J
Jackson JonesSep 12, 2025
Why does the fabric pucker when using my Janome Sewing Machine?
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  Teresa GarciaSep 12, 2025
  Fabric puckering with your Janome sewing machine can occur if: * The needle thread tension is too tight. * The fabric is not stretched tight enough in the hoop. * A stabilizer is not used.