Janome HF106, HF107, HF639 Instruction Manual

MODEL HF106

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including
the followings:
Read all instructions before using this appliance.

DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing
machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

2. Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated
15 Watts.

WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock,or injury to persons:

1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine
is used by or near children.

2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s
manual.

3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.
Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealers or service center for
examination,
repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of
this sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.

5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

6. Do not use outdoors.

7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
adminis-tered.

8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position, then remove plug from outlet.

9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing
machine needle.

11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.

12. Do not use bent needles.

13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.

14. Switch this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area,
such as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the
presser foot, and the like.

15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers,
lubricating, or when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.

SAVE THESE INSTR UCTIONS

Designs and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

1. Name of Parts

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1. Thread guide

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2. Thread take-up lever

3. Tension dial unit

4. Extension table

5. Presser foot lifter

6. Reverse button

7. Pattern selector dial

8. Handwheel

9. Bobbin winder stopper

10. Bobbin winder spindle

11. Bobbin winder thread
guide

12. Spool pin

2. Standard Accessories

Bobbins

Buttonhole foot

Seam ripper

Felt

Needles

3. Free Arm Sewing

For free arm sewing, pull out the
extension table to the left and
remove it.

To replace extension table:

Slide the extension table along
the free arm inserting the tab
into the slot.

Extension table

Accessory kit

Standard accessories are
located inside the extension
table.

Accessory storage

5. Controlling Sewing Speed

The foot control regulates sewing speed.
The harder depress the foot control, the faster the
machine runs.

4. Power Connection

Power switch

1. Turn the power switch off. Insert the machine plug into
the machine socket.

2. Insert the power plug into the power outlet. Turn the
power switch on.

Disconnect the power plug when the machine is not in use.

Machine socket

Machine plug

Power outlet

Power plug

Operating Instructions:

The symbol “ “ of a switch indicates the “OFF” position of a switch.
For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized
outlet only one way. If it does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
Do not modify the plug in any way.

Foot controller Model YC-482-J or TJC-150 is used with sewing machine
Model HF106.

6. Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot

The presser foot lifter
raises and lowers the
presser foot.
You can raise it about 1/4”
higher than normal up
position.
This helps when removing
the foot or when sewing
thick materials.

7. Changing the Needle

To remove the needle:

Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning
it toward you.
Remove the needle by pulling it downward.

To replace the needle:

Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with
flat side away from you.
Push the needle up as far as it will go.
Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly with a
screwdriver.

8. Sewing Light 9. Spool Pin

Face Plate

To replace:

Loosen the setscrew and remove
the face plate to the direction of

Setscrew

Bulb

arrow.
Turn the bulb counterclockwise to
remove it.
Turn t the bulb clockwise to
replace it.

The spool pin holds the spool of thread for feeding the
thread to the machine.
Pull out the spool pin and place the felt on it.

Felt

Spool pin

10. Removing and Inserting the Bobbin Case

Open

Raise the needle by turning the handwheel

Open the hook cover.

toward you.
Lift the latch and pull out the bbobin case.

11. Winding the Bobbin

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1 Pull the handwheel out to the right.

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Latch

Hook race recess

Finger

Latch

When inserting the bobbin case,
place the finger into the recess of
the hook race.

Bobbin winder
stopper

Bobbin winder
spindle

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2 Pull the thread from the spool and draw it around the thread guides.

3 Draw the thread through the hole on the bobbin from the inside to outside, put
the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle and push to the right.

4 Hold the free end of the thread with your hand and depress the foot control.

5 Stop the machine when it has made a few turns. Cut the thread close to the
hole on the bobbin. Depress the foot control again.
When the bobbin is fully wound, push the bobbin winder spindle to the left and
cut the thread.

6 Push the handwheel in for sewing.

Note: Do not move the bobbin winder spindle while the machine is running.

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