Top 20 Janome Memory Craft MC300E Embroidery-Only Machine By The Each - Page 7 Questions & Answers

Contact Janome directly to inquire.

Possible manual - free online: https://www.manualslib.com/products/Janome-4052lx-4171611.html

Contact Janome. Possible assistance from link on their web page: https://www.janome.com/support/general-support/technical-support-main/digitizing-software/

Rethread with the presser foot up.

1. Thin material needs backing. 2. Lower foot pressure. 3. Adjust top tension to four. 4. Adjust bobbin (lower) after top tension is adjusted. 5. Increase distance of stitch.

Take for service

Your description made me think you have a tension problem and one review on the website reinforces it - see below. It works but it takes awhile to get it to! 4 years ago I received the Janome MyLock serger as a gift four years ago. It still runs fine, I haven't had to have it repaired and it still looks brand new, after fairly regular use a few times a month. The main problem I have with it is that I have to fix the tension on at least one of the threads EVERY time I sew with it. It doesn't matter if it's just been sitting covered on my desk, I have to fiddle with the tension every time I sit down to sew. I know that sergers are infamous for being hard to thread, but this one is the hardest one to thread I have ever come across! It's nearly impossible to get one of the threads through without having to stick a needle into the tight space and wiggle the thread through. It also was supposedly "ready to sew" the first time it was used; that was a joke, it took me months to finally have time and learn how to use it and it wasn't threaded right so I had to redo it. When you finally do get it threaded and the tension right, it runs like a champ and does a great even stitch!Less icecreammom · Reviewed on viewpoints.com

Best place to start is the local Janome dealer if you have one in town as they are the authorised dealer. Or search on sewingpartsonline.com, they carry a wide range of items too.

Is this, https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/janome-4400-sewing-machine/601437-1000 , the machine that you have? If so, then you don't lower the feed dogs. Instead, you cover the feed dogs with the darning plate. The darning plate was among the original accessories that came with the machine. You can purchase a replacement from most sewing machine parts shops. I believe that most Janome sewing machines that use a darning plate use the same part. Here's one source: https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/darning-plate-kenmore-735801008.aspx . I hope this helps. Cindy Wells

Make sure to only thread the machine and needle with the presser foot raised.

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You can change the needle position for some stitches with the needle position key (this is also the zig-zag width adjustment key). See page 13 (page15 of the PDF) of the Memory Craft 3500 manual for the list of straight stitches that can be moved to the right, left or centered. Janome has this manual on their retired machine support page: https://www.janome.com/support/retired-machine-manuals/ . It's in the Computer Models section. The current link to the manual is https://www.janome.com/siteassets/support/manuals/retired/computer/inst-book-mc3500.pdf . I hope this helps. Cindy Wells

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It is possible. The lever is locted at the rear of the free arm. It is a bit like a switch. The diagram on page five of the manual shows it being operate with the left hand. Push to right to drop feed and push to left to raise feed again. https://www.janome.com/siteassets/support/manuals/economy-models/inst-book-7318-english.pdf You have to remove the extension table to reach the lever on the back of the free arm. If no switch there you need to visit a sewing machine store or call Janomefor more information

unthread it and totally it rethread from the right through all tension discs

I searched the internet using https://www.google.comI only saw parts for that model number. Could it be named New Home in order to search or request manuals?I saw a youtube video for a different model showing a technician carefully opening a machine to repair a similar problem. It warns you to disconnect electric power before servicing.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHcEJYDo12khttps://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/janome-manuals.php

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I suspect the bobbin thread has escaped its tension spring. If you give the bobbin thread a quick short tug and the bobbin spool spins then likely the thread is not behind the tension spring. This usually causes hook jam but not always. First be sure you have threaded per machine instructions... see below. Next turn handwheel and position needle at the high point of stroke (always when loading bobbin). Remove and re-insert bobbin. Now, to be sure the bobbin thread is fully positioned behind the tension spring, before you move the bobbin thread into the notch, place your right index finger on top of the bobbin spool to prevent the bobbin spool from turning. Hold thread snugly (in slight tension) as you move it towards the back of the notch. You should feel the thread slide in place behind the spring. Let loose the spool and lightly pull thread. Note the resulting change in tension. (don't forget to set top thread tension back to a more normal setting) Comment here if you require further assistance. If you need... your manual may be downloaded at no charge from the Janome site. https://www.janome.com/siteassets/support/manuals/embroidery-models/inst-book-mc350e.pdf

Hi there, If the length from the bottom of the presser foot to the center of the screw is half an inch, you have a low shank machine. If you measure 1 inch or longer, you have a high shank machine. Hope this helps, have a great day!