20 Most Recent Janome 405 Mechanical Sewing Machine - Page 6 Questions & Answers

This oiling and house keeping is IN ADDITION to servicing your machine(s) at least once every 18 months - 2 years

If the manual doesn't call for oiling the machine, then the sewing machine has sealed bearings that do not need additional lubricant. Most computerized sewing machines do not need oiling by the user. I hope this helps. Cindy Wells

All mechanical moving parts require lubrication and that will be detailed in the service instructions.

Contact Janome directly to request a model 6500 assembly diagram.

I also have this model Angela and looking for a manual too though mine has the number 740881. Hopefully someone will come up with something for both of us. I've tried the Janome site and it doesn't have anything for the 694 - maybe it's getting too old like us.

Be sure the needle is fully inserted and secured in the needle holder.

Thread according to machine instructions. Manually rotate handwheel to bring bottom thread to top. There should no interference of the needle and the rotary hook. If you don't fully insert the needle it may strike the hook.

Contact Janome directly to request the manual.

Would recommend taking it for service. Sounds like you may have more than one issue.

Contact Janome directly to inquire.

The foot control may have failed.

Please follow this link :-) Https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/instruction-manual-janome-harmony-1017.aspx

Try contacting Janome to inquire.

It is a good idea to take the bobbin out and turn the hand wheel. Monitor the turning hook that goes around. See if there is threads or fabric stuck. Make sure the hook isn't cocked. The hook goes around in an indented area called the race.Make sure you put one drop of oil on the race.After this turn the hand wheel and try to notice if there is any changes to the resistance. If not you may need to talk with a professional for repair.

Does the light come on? If so, could very well be a computer component that has failed. ...

Likely the total number of needle bar strokes since it was manufactured.

sadly no clue as never knew there was a rewind belt on any sewing machine

Janome would be a possible source.

IF YOU WERE A DEALER OR A REPAIR SSERVICE PROVIDER THEY MIGHT SELL YOU ONE BUT THEY DON'T GIVE THEM TO CONSUMERS

Contact Janome directly to request a manual for model 1722, and to inquire about obtaining a replacement base plate.

Contact Janome directly to request the "guide" for model jd1722.