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Janome Harmony 8100 Instruction Book

Summary of Harmony 8100

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    834-853-005(e) printed in japan.

  • Page 2: Important Safety

    Important safety instructions when using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: read all instructions before using this appliance. Danger – to reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugge...

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    1 section i names of parts names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4 detachable extension table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 standard accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 section ii getting ready to sew connecting machine to power supply . . . ....

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    2 section iv professional style embroidery getting ready to sew professional style embroidery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 • interfacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 • selecting needle and thread . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 • templat...

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    3 m c menu l m s a a section 1 names of parts names of parts q pressure dial w flip-top sewing instruction panel e thread tension dial r spool holder (large) t bobbin winder spindle y key pad u visual touch screen i speed setting lever o up/down needle button !0 auto-lock button !1 reverse button !2...

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    4 q w e t r y u i o !0 !1 !2 names of parts q carrying handle w thread take-up lever e presser foot lifter r buttonhole lever t drop feed lever y carriage u power switch i machine sockets o card eject button !0 memory card !1 memory card slot !2 handwheel detachable extension table for free arm sewi...

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    5 q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 standard accessories q c: overedge foot w f: satin stitch foot e g: blind hem foot r e: zipper foot t m: overcasting foot y p: embroidery foot u r: automatic buttonhole foot i set of needles o screwdriver !0 bobbins !1 additional spool pin !2 s...

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    6 on off section ii getting ready to sew r w t q y e connecting machine to power supply before connecting the power cord, make sure the voltage and frequency shown on the machine conform to your electrical power. ¡ to sew using foot control * turn off the power switch, and insert the foot control pl...

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    7 controlling sewing speed • to use start/stop button to use this button you must disconnect the foot control from the machine. This button can be used for professional style embroidery. It can be also be used for ordinary sewing, if you wish. The machine starts running slowly for the first few stit...

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    8 t r y w c v e w z y q winding the bobbin z lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown. Attach the large spool holder, and press it firmly against the spool of thread. * the small spool holder is used with narrow or small spools o...

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    9 ¡ inserting the bobbin z place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off in the counterclockwise direction. Q end of thread x guide the thread into the notch a on the front side of the bobbin holder. Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades. W not...

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    10 w q threading the machine ¡ threading the machine z raise the presser foot lifter. Press the up/down needle button twice to raise the needle (see page 10). Hold the upper thread as shown and pass the thread under the thread guide q. Guide the thread around thread guide w as shown. Pull the thread...

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    11 ¡ drawing up the bobbin thread z raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand. X press the up/down needle button twice to pick up the bobbin thread. Draw up the needle thread together with a loop of bobbin thread. Q up/down needle button c slide 10 cm (4" ) of both t...

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    12 q pressure dial the pressure dial should be set at “ 3 ” for regular sewing. Reduce the pressure to “ 2 ” for appliqué, cut work, drawn work, basting and embroidery. Set the pressure to “ 1 ” when sewing chiffon, lace, organdy and other fine fabrics. Velours and knits with a lot of stretch may al...

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    13 fabric chiffon, georgette, fine lace, organdy, organdy net, tulle batiste, voile, lawn, pure silk, crepe de chine, sheer crepe, chambray, handkerchief linen, gingham, challis, percale, wool crepe, peau de soie, taffeta, satin, silk surah, satin-backed crepe, qiana single knits, jersey, swimwear, ...

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    14 y t q e r w w q q e e w 4 3 5 4 3 5 4 3 5 adjust the top thread tension ¡ choose the correct tension for straight stitch: the ideal straight stitch will have threads locked between the two layers of fabric, as shown left (magnified to show detail). If you look at the top and bottom of the seam, y...

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    15 z m c menu l m s a a d x c a b c d e f g h i j d d pattern selection (utility stitches) • how to scroll the display screen z when you turn the power switch the menu screen is displayed. X press key. The display screen shows a . C you can get the stitch patterns from b to j display screen as shown...

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    16 ¡ selecting patterns press the center of a desired pattern on the screen. Q appropriate top thread tension is displayed. W a suitable foot is displayed. E stitch width and length key : when the key is pressed, the stitch width and length can be adjusted (see page 22). R up/down needle key : when ...

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    17 straight seam sewing ¡ up/down needle key : pressing this key toggles back and forth between the needle up and needle down display. Needle up if you want the needle to be in the up position after sewing a seam, press this key until the needle up display appears: needle down if you would like the ...

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    18 ¡ finishing sewing to fasten the ends of seams, press the reverse button and sew several reverse stitches. * when pattern is selected, reverse stitches are sewn automatically at the beginning of the seam, and forward again. Raise the presser foot. Remove the fabric, draw the threads to the back a...

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    19 15 20 5/8 6/8 q q w e w 4/8" 5/8" 6/8" 20 15 marks on needle plate millimeters inches q fabric w a: zigzag foot q middle needle position w edge of fabric e needle plate guide lines ¡ sewing on heavy fabrics pressing the black button on foot a (before lowering) locks it in a horizontal position. T...

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    20 setting stitch length and left/right needle position ¡ manual stitch length * these settings apply only to “straight” stitch patterns 1 through 5. Press the key to adjust the stitch length manually. Use the or keys (on the right) to adjust the stitch length. To decrease, press the key. To increas...

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    21 straight stitches basic straight stitch this stitch can be used for sewing regular seams, zippers, pintucking and rolled hems. Q selected stitch e a: zigsag foot w thread tension r e: zipper foot straight stitch (left) this stitch can be used for regular seams, zippers, topstitching, etc. Lock-a-...

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    22 d w r e q / / / / x c t y z zigzag stitch a simple zigzag stitch is widely used for overcasting, appliqué, etc. * stabilize with interfacing on stretch fabric. ¡ manual stitch width and length z press the key to change the stitch width and length manually. X pre-programmed stitch settings c when ...

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    23 w e q q q overcasting ¡ zigzag stitch this stitch can be used on most woven fabrics. It's the fastest way to finish an edge, leaving it neat and flat. A dense zigzag can also be used for appliqué. Q c: overedge foot set the stitch width from 0.5 cm (3/16˝) to 0.7cm (9/32˝) when the overedge foot ...

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    24 q q q • knit stitch this knit stitch is ideal for sewing swimwear and stretch velour because it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength. Place your fabric to allow a 1.5 cm (5/8˝) seam. Trim the seam allowance after sewing. Note: be careful not to cut the stitches. Q a: zigzag foo...

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    25 sensor buttonholes ¡ three types of buttonhole q square buttonhole for buttonholes on shirts and blouses. Stitch patterns 18 and 19 are intended to be used on stretch fabrics. W rounded buttonhole for buttonholes on shirts and blouses made of fine fabric. E keyhole buttonhole for buttonholes on j...

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    26 sensor buttonhole, cont'd x pull the button holder to the back, and place the button in it. Push it together tightly on the button. W button holder c pull the buttonhole lever downward as far as it will go. E buttonhole lever v draw both threads to the left under the foot. Insert the garment unde...

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    27 sensor buttonhole, cont'd if the button is extremely thick, make a test buttonhole. If it is difficult to fit the button through the test buttonhole, you can lengthen the buttonhole by pulling the carriage on the foot back a little extra. The length of the hole will be automatically increased. Q ...

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    28 q q w q w q w e r • roundend and keyhole buttonholes q r: automatic buttonhole foot • to sew: for sewing, use the same procedure as sensor buttonhole. Q starting point w bartack • adjust the stitch width and density: each time “ – ” or “ + ” is pressed, the width and length will be changed. Q wid...

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    29 corded buttonhole z for sewing, use the same procedure as when the pattern is selected (see pages 25 – 27). * set the stitch width to match the thickness of the cord used. With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord on the spur at the back of the buttonhole foot. Bring the ends toward y...

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    30 r t e w q y w 2 e t u q r i !3 o !2 !1 !0 q e r w t u y z zipper sewing choose stitch pattern 1 and attach foot e. Q e: zipper foot ¡ to snap on the zipper foot fit the pin on the zipper foot into the groove on the foot holder. * to sew the left side of the zipper, attach the zipper foot on the r...

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    31 zipper sewing, cont'd x sew through all layers next to fold. Stop just before the zipper foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape. Lower the needle slightly into the fabric. Raise the zipper foot and open the zipper. Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam. Q slider w 5 cm (2˝) c cl...

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    32 blind stitch hemming choose stitch pattern or and attach foot g. Q g: blind hem foot position the fabric so that the folded edge comes to the left side of guide. Lower the presser foot. Adjust the position of needle swing with the stitch width key so that the needle just pierces the folded edge o...

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    33 darning q r: automatic buttonhole foot z pull the button holder to the rear. X place the garment under the presser foot. Press the up/down needle button key twice to pull up the bobbin thread. Remove the fabric to the left to draw both threads under the presser foot and put the fabric under the f...

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    34 w shell stitch q f: satin stitch foot * use a lightweight fabric such as tricot. Fold and stitch on the bias. Set the stitch width and length as you desire. You may need to tighten the top thread slightly. Allow the needle to just clear the folded edge of the fabric when it zigzags. If you sew ro...

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    35 1 3 2 q w z x c v drawn work q f: satin stitch foot w pressure dial “ 2 ” * you can also use stitch pattern . Z pull out one or two threads beside the both sides where you would like to sew the drawn work, as shown. X select the pattern . Sew down the left side where you pulled out the threads. C...

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    36 w w q patchwork q f: satin stitch foot sew seam and press seam allowance open. Sew pattern stitch on right side of garment centering over the seam line. W right side of fabric q w w e r t t or scallop hems q a: zigzag foot w wrong side of fabric e trimming fold fabric with the right sides togethe...

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    37 fagoting q f: satin stitch foot fold under 1.5 cm (1/2˝) on each fabric edge and press. Pin the two edges to paper 0.3 cm (1/8˝) apart. Sew slowly guiding the fabric so the needle catches the folded edge on each side. Elastic stitch q f: satin stitch foot choose this stitch to attach elastic to g...

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    38 pintucking q g: blind hem foot z fold the fabric with wrong side together. Position the folded edge next to the fabric guide. Lower the presser foot. Sew the folded edge, guiding it along the fabric guide. X press the pintucks to one side. W guide e folded fabric decorative stitch q f: satin stit...

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    39 changing needles z raise the needle by pressing the up/down needle button and lower the presser foot. Turn off the power switch. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. X remove the needle from the clamp. Insert the new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side to the ...

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    40 adjusting pattern balance if stretch stitch patterns are uneven when you sew on a particular fabric, adjust them with the feed balancing dial. Q feed balancing dial w standard mark e setting mark • to adjust distorted patterns z if patterns are compressed, correct by turning the dial in the direc...

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    41 section iv professional style embroidery getting ready to sew professional style embroidery ¡ interfacing interfacing material for embroidery is available in adhesive type (iron-on) and non-adhesive type. Interfacing should be attached to the wrong side of fabric. (more than one layer may be requ...

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    42 using built-in monogramming mode z turn on the power switch: when the built-in monogramming mode key is selected, the carriage will move. * make sure nothing is blocking it. * before turning off the power switch and covering the machine, be sure to return to the first menu. This will return the c...

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    43 Ｌ Ｒ abc ¡ to set the fabric in the embroidery hoop z first, mark the embroidering position on the fabric with tailor's chalk. Q fabric w reference line x second, loosen the tightening screw on the outer hoop, lay the fabric on it, and press the fabric down with the inner hoop. E inner hoop r righ...

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    44 ¡ threading the machine for threading, refer to the description of ordinary sewing (see page 10 ). Pass the needle thread through the hole in the embroidery foot p in the downward direction, and guide the thread around the thread holder from the front side. (leave 2 to 3 cm [1" ] hanging.) q thre...

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    45 sewing built-in letters and numbers ¡ to select letter style (block style letters) z press the key to select block style letters. Q the number next to the symbol indicates which number embroidery hoop may be used. (embroidery hoop 3 is optional.) w color select key: this (see page 47) key to chan...

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    46 ¡ to compose words, etc. Example: block style “ e-x ” z select “ e ” by pressing the key 5 times. X press the memory key once. “ e ” is memorized and the cursor moves to the next position. C select “ ” by pressing the key twice. V press the memory key once. B select “ x ” by pressing the key four...

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    47 ¡ to sew lower the presser foot, press the start/stop button and sew 5 or 6 stitches. Then, press the start/stop button again to stop the machine. Raise the presser foot, cut off the extra thread at the starting point close to the beginning and lower the presser foot. Q start/stop button w cut th...

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    48 m c menu l m s a a space check key : ( to sew a second row of letters/numbers ) press the space check key . Press one of the arrow keys to move to the desired position. The frame will move. * press the key to return to the previous display. * press the start/stop button to start sewing after sett...

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    49 ¡ if the thread breaks while embroidering stop the machine by pressing the start/stop button. Raise the presser foot. Rethread the machine. Guide the thread end around the thread holder of the thread cutter from the front side. Press the key. Press the key. Lower the presser foot, and press the s...

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    50 ¡ combining letters in script style (upper & lowercase) example : a a z select “ a ” by pressing the key once. X press the memory key once. C change the display by pressing the key. V select “ ” by pressing the key twice. B press the key. N change the display by pressing the key. M press the key....

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    51 z v b q e q w embroidery with optional memory cards to insert and eject the memory card. ¡ to insert the memory card z turn off the power switch. X insert the card making sure the arrow on the label is facing you. C push the card straight in until it clicks (see illustration). V turn on the power...

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    52 ¡ to set the fabric in the embroidery hoop mark the fabric with reference lines, match them with those on the template, and set the fabric in the embroidry hoop. Then attach the hoop to the carriage. The pattern can be sewn based on this starting point. Q mark w reference line e template r starti...

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    53 d d ¡ skipping (use to sew only part of a design.) example : select design 1. Z select design 1. X to sew only the fifth part of the pattern, press the key previous to it. C sew the pattern until the machine stops automatically. Q sewing sample note: * when the key is pressed, the screen returns ...

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    54 ¡ embroidery with large pattern memory card example : memory card 8 total thriteen designs are available on this card. Select the design by pressing the display. * the key is displayed only for the patterns which can be sewn in more than one color. Example : design 3 press the key to see the sugg...

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    55 when messages appear on screen the visual touch screen shows “bobbin winding” condition. After the bobbin is wound, return the bobbin winder to its original position by moving the spindle to the left. Raise the needle bar by pressing the up/down needle button. Turn off the power switch, and inser...

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    56 ¡ cleaning the bobbin holder loose threads and dust may cause puckered stitches and thread breakage during stitching. Check for lint build-up after each garment is completed. Turn off the power switch or unplug the machine. Z remove the cover plate by sliding the hook cover plate release button t...

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    57 ¡ cleaning the hook race clean the feed dogs, hook race and bobbin holder with the lint brush and a soft dry cloth. ¡ replacing the bobbin holder insert the bobbin holder so that the knob fits next to the stopper in the hook race. Q stopper w knob insert the bobbin. Replace the needle plate, inse...

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    58 troubleshooting reference see pages 56,57. See pages 56,57. See page 6. Not abnormal see pages 8-11. See page 14. See page 39. See page 39. See page 13. See page 11. See page 44. See page 9. See page 57. Replace bobbin. See page 39. See page 39. See page 39. See page 14. See page 18. See page 13....

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    59 problem skipped stitches seam puckering slipping fabric the cloth is not feeding smoothly. Type of sewing all all all all all all normal embroidery embroidery all all all all normal normal embroidery all normal normal normal normal normal normal normal normal cause q the needle is incorrectly ins...

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    60 problem the machine doesn’t run. Strange sound occurs when the machine is switched on. Patterns are distorted. The sensor buttonhole stitches are not balanced. Pattern selection keys don’t work. Reference see page 6. See page 9. Turn off the machine and turn it on again. Then set for desired patt...

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    834-853-005(e) printed in japan.