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When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including
the followings:
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
DANGER
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
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 INSTRUCTIONS
Designs and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
MODEL HF106
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
– To reduce the risk of electric shock:
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock,or injury to persons:

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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2 Do not modify the plug in any way. The harder depress the foot control, the faster the machine runs. Foot controller Model YC-482-J or TJC-150 is used with sewing machine Model HF106. 6. Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot 7. Changing the Needle To remove the needle:...
  • Page 3 8. Sewing Light 9. Spool Pin Face Plate To replace: Loosen the setscrew and remove Felt the face plate to the direction of arrow. Setscrew Spool pin Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it. The spool pin holds the spool of thread for feeding the Turn t the bulb clockwise to thread to the machine.
  • Page 4 12. Threading the Bobbin Case Tension spring Bobbin case Slit Delivery eye Thread Bobbin Place the bobbin into the bobbin Draw the thread under the tension Pull the thread into the case. spring and into the delivery eye. bobbin case slit. Make sure the thread unwinds in Pull out about 4”...
  • Page 5 15. Selecting Stitch 16. Reverse Button Raise the needle above the fabric. Turn the dial to select the desired pattern. Note: Do not turn the dial when the needle is down in the fabric, otherwise the needle and fabric could be damaged. Press the reverse button to sew in reverse.
  • Page 6 Machine setting 19. Tricot Stitch Stitch Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the edge is just inside the right side of the presser foot. Guide the fabric so the right hand stitches fall at the edge of the fabric. Thread tension dial 2 - 5 20.
  • Page 7 Machine setting 21. Blind Hemming Stitch Wrong side 0.4 - 0.7 cm of the fabric Wrong side of the fabric Right side Thread tension dial of the fabric Fabric preparation: 1 - 4 Lower the foot, stitch slowly for Fold up the fabric as better control so that the shown.
  • Page 8: Care Of Your Machine

    Care of Your Machine 25. Cleaning the Feed Dog Screws Clean out dust and lint clogging on the feed dog with a Remove the needle and presser foot. lint brush. Remove the 2 setscrews and remove the needle plate. Replace the needle plate and secure it with the setscrew.

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