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The machine is started after halting due to overload.
The feed dog is lowered while the machine is running.
The presser foot is raised while the machine is
running.
The bobbin winder spindle is shifted to the left while
winding a bobbin.
The machine does not work properly due to a
problem in the control circuit.
The elongation key is pressed when a pattern
that cannot be elongated has been selected.
The LCD screen shows an
abnormal display.
The memory key is pressed when a pattern that
cannot be memorized has been selected.
The machine is started without lowering the feed
dog with basting or button sewing selected.
Elongation is applicable only to
satin stitches.
Select a pattern that can
be memorized.
Lower the feed dog.
Wait for at least 15 seconds to
restart. Remove tangled threads
around take-up lever, hook race and
automatic thread cutting mechanism.
Do not lower the feed dog, raise
presser foot or shift bobbin winder
spindle while the machine is running.
Contact the service center or the
store from whom the machine
was purchased.
Warning Sign
Cause
Try this
The machine is started with the feed dog
lowered.
Raise the feed dog.
Turn the power off and turn it on again.
The startover key is pressed when a pattern that
cannot be started over has been selected.
The mirror image key is pressed when a pattern
that cannot be turned over has been selected.
Select a pattern that can
be started over.
Select a pattern that can
be turned over.
The machine is started without the needle plate.
The machine is started when the needle plate
for straight stitch is attached and a pattern that
cannot be used for the needle plate has been
selected.
Attach the needle plate.
Replace the needle plate.
Audible Signal
The Buzzer sounds when:
pip
Normal operation.
pip-pip-pip
Invalid operation or malfunction.
peep
E1-E7 error occurred.
pip pi-pi-pi-peep
Buttonhole is completed.
pip-pip
Deleting a pattern combination with the clear key.
Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual
Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine
www.aaasewing.com
MC8900 Owners Manual/ User Guide
