Sanyo DS27930, DS32424 CRT Television User Manual
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1. 33 Plug connector 20005 4 5 Portable case 2 2 ee ee 3 Power switch 2 2 oo nenn 5 Preserfoot 2 2220 4 Presser foot lever 222 mm 4 6 R Replacing bobbin case 9 10 Reverse stitch control 3 14 Rick rack stretch a 31 S Satin stitch foot 4 2425 41 Satin stitch 4 wee en 24 Seam guides ee ee eee 18 Serging 9 soe er fats LAND Ew NANG 33 Sewing light an 5 Shell stitching a ee 30 Shuttle se ia ees RAN 39 41 Shuttle cover essen 3 9 Shuttlerace ee ee 39 Sliding buttonhole foot 4 34735 41 Small screw driver 4 41 Smocking 2 0 0 0 00 c cee aaa 32 SPOO pin ee ES Rw Re eG 3 6 Stitch length control 3 16 Stitch selector 3 15 Straight stitch 18 22 Straight stitch foot 4 18719 31 41 Straight stretch a 31 Stretch stitches 31 33 T Thread cutter 3 6 Thread guide 2 222 2222er nenn 3 Thread take up lever 2 222220 3 11 Thread tensions 13 14 Three step zigzag 28 Topstitching 2 22 222 een 19 Top thread ee 11714 Top thread tension 13 14 Top thread tension control 3 Turn a square corner 18 zZ Zigzag foot 18 19 23 25 332. 41 Zigzag stitches 23 30 Zipper application 2021 Zipper foot 4 2021 41 Fo sii io di die idi wu p WARRANTY FULL 25 YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEAD For 25 years from the date of purchase Sears will free of charge repair defects in material or workmanship which appear in the sewing machine head n di UN UNE E ee hom FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF SEWING MACHINE For two years from the date of purchase Sears will free of charge repair defects in material or workmanship which appear in the electrical and electronic equipment of the sewing machine including motor wiring switch and speed control and printed circuit boards FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS AND MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS For 90 days from the date of purchase Sears will free of charge replace any parts and provide mechanical service necessary for proper operation of the sewing machine except for normal maintenance eos ee oc ene fa SL To obtain warranty service described above SIMPLY CONTACT THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER IN CANADA This warranty applies only while this product is in use in CANADA This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province SEARS CANADA INC TORONTO ONT M5B 2B8 Mg ip Na Mi iini E Mp De E E UE vr ip io pe itr Ap lip ip di E aT Oe Oe E poe c lin ia
3. Bl A Sila Bie Uke kike Skin Sila Skip cs ee ce Be ee eo e o e o Hrn ee ee A e e UR ese s e o ce e sag sa SEWING MACHINE Now that you have purchased your Kenmore Sewing Machine should a need ever exist for repair parts or service simply contact your nearest Sears Service Center Be sure to pertinent facts when you call or visit The mode number of your Sewing Machine will be shown on your nomenclature plate on the back of your Sewing Machine See page 4 for location WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBER NAME OF ITEM If the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for handling SEARS CANADA INC TORONTO ONT M58 2B8 S 385 Printed in Taiwan Part No 735806324
4. It works well on curved seams and on any garments that will receive a great deal of strain ie children s clothes The stretch stitch does not actually stretch as it is being sewn but is stitched in a forward and back motion sometimes called a reverse action stitch so that it will give when the fabric stretches instead of breaking This stitch can also be used for topstitching on ali fabrics Rick Rack Stretch SECTION 3 Set the Machine Stitch 5 Top thread tension control 1 to4 Stitch selector Stitch length control yellow stretch stitch position uS EX LEARN THE STITCHES The Stitch and Its Uses Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that you might use a zigzag stitch This stitch can be used as a decorative top stitch as well 31 SECTION 3 LEARN THE STITCHES Stretch Stitches Continued e Smocking Set the Machine Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control control 1 to 4 yellow stretch stitch position ue EIC With the stitch length at 4 sew straight stitching lines 3 8 across the area to be smocked Knot the threads along one edge Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers evenly Secure the threads at the other end Sew the decorative stitch between the gathering stitches Pull out the gathering stitches NOTE Loosen the top thread tension to make gathering easier apart 32 Overcast Stretch Stitching S
5. OWNER S MANUAL SEARS Kenmore SEWING MACHINE MODELS 385 12708 385 12710 385 12712 or 385 12714 SEARS CANADA INC Dear Customer You have just invested in a very fine zigzag sewing machine Before using your new Kenmore machine please pause for a moment and carefully read this booklet which contains instructions on how to operate and care for your machine Specific instructions are given on threading tension adjustments cleaning oiling etc This will help you obtain the best sewing results and avoid unnecessary service expense for conditions beyond our control Advice on the operation and care of your machine is always available at your nearest Sears Retail Store Please remember if you have questions about your machine or need parts and service always mention the model number and serial number when you inquire Kenmore Sewing Machine Record in space provided below the model number and serial number of this appliance The model number and serial number are located on the nomenclature plate as identified on Page 4 of this booklet Model No 385 Serial No Retain these numbers for future reference THIS MODEL IS A CENTER NEEDLE LOW BAR SEWING MACHINE SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS KNOW THE MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is Avaiaible 3 Locate and Identify the Parts 3 4 Identify the Accessories 2l 4 PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR
6. position spring and through the opening case into shuttle and release as shown above Pul 3 to 4 inches of thread from bobbin Case should lock into place when latch is released SECTION 2 PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Top Thread e Thread the Needle Raise take up lever to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you Raise presser foot lever Place spool on spool pin as shown with thread coming from the back of the spool 1 Draw thread into thread guide using both hands 2 While holding thread near spool draw thread down into the tension area and then around the check spring holder The numbered steps above follow the numbers 3 Firmly draw thread up and through take up lever from right to left on the illustrations 4 Draw thread down and slip it into left side needle bar thread guide Dotted lines show places where the thread loops and then is pulled tight 5 Thread needle from front to back NOTE You may want to cut the end of thread with sharp scissors for easier needle threading 11 SECTION 2 PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING e Pick Up the Bobbin Thread 1 Raise presser foot lever Hold top 2 Bring bobbin thread up by pulling 3 Pull both threads under and to the thread loosely in left hand and rotate top thread back of the presser foot leaving 4 handwheel toward you one complete to 6 inches of thread clear turn If you cannot pick up bobbin thread by following steps g
7. Dimity Chiffon Silks Fine Lace Organza Crepe Taffeta Voile Organdy e Fabric Needle Thread and Stitch Length Chart NEEDLE SIZE AND COLOR 11 ORANGE THREAD SIZE Polyester Core Cotton Wrap Fine Mercerized Cotton Silk A Medium Weight Cotton Cotton Blend Percale Gingham Shantung Pique Seersucker Satin Knit Suitings Linen Wool Crepe Leather 50 Mercerized Cotton Polyester Core Cotton Wrap Silk A Medium Heavy Weight Corduroy Denim Wool Sailcloth Woo Fiannel Gabardine Velvet Leather 14 RED or 16 PURPLE 50 Mercerized Cotton Mercerized Heavy Duty Polyester Core Cotton Wrap Silk A RECOMMENDED STITCH LENGTH SETTING 2 12 stitches per inch 2 2 5 10 12 stitches per inch 2 3 8 10 stitches per inch Heavy Weight Caating Upholstery Cotton Duck Heavy Twills Canvas 18 GREEN Heavy Duty Mercerized Cotton Polyester Core Cotton Wrap Silk A 3 8 stitches per inch Decorative top stitching on all types of fabric Stretch Fabric Polyester Double Knit Nylon Tricot Jersey Stretch Terry Spandex Cire Tricot 16 PURPLE 18 GREEN 11 BLUE STRETCH FABRIC NEEDLE Buttonhole Twist Use as top thread only Polyester Core Cotton Wrap 50 Mercerized Cotton 3 4 6 8 stitches per inch 2 2 5 10 12 stitches per inch Prepare the Bobbin e To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine Remove the e
8. stretch p 31 Overcast stretch p 32 Serging p 33 SECTION 3 LEARN THE STITCHES 23 SECTION 3 LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches Continued e Satin Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 controi 0 5 to 1 The Stitch and Its Uses The Satin stitch is a versatile and often used decorative stitch but it can also be used to overcast a raw edge for ex ample blankets linens tablecloths and napkins The Satin stitch is especially attractive in applique 24 Zigzag width Close too 1 2 Stitch length 4 4 Here s How Once your machine is set up to stitch you may want to experiment on a scrap of the fabric you are planning to use Too tight a satin stitch may pucker some light weight fabrics e Applique Set the Machine Stitch Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Stitch selector Stitch length control 0 5 to 1 Baste or fuse with iron on fabric joiner applique pieces on the fabric Stitch around the applique making sure the needle falls along the outer edge of the applique When sewing corners lower the needle down into the fabric Raise the presser foot and pivot the fabric to the right or left e Bar Tacking SECTION 3 Set the Machine Stitch Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Stitch selector Stitch length control 0 5 to 1 LEARN THE STITCHES This stitch is similar to a very shor
9. to adjust 5 Darning plate Here s How 1 Put the darning plate on the needle plate see p 22 Remove presser foot and stretch fabric between embroidery hoops with hole centered Draw the bobbin thread up through the fabric by holding the top thread and taking one stitch at the spot where you wish to start darning Lower the presser bar and sew at a slow speed Move the fabric back and forth slowly until you have covered the darning area Turn the fabric a half turn and sew another layer of stitching over the first layer NOTE If your fabric is thin or badly 7 damaged use a separate piece of fabric under the hole to reinforce it When you finish darning remove the darning plate Zigzag Stitches e Basic Zigzag Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 2to 5 control red zone The Stitch and Its Uses The zigzag stitch is one of the most common and most versatile stitches on your machine It can be a utility stitch for sewing buttons buttonholes hem ming overcasting mending and darn ing It can also be used to decorate with trims appliques and cut out work or as a decorative stitch Here s How There are many ways to sew a zigzag stitch Consult the specific variations for detailed directions Satin Stitch p 24 Applique Work p 25 Bar Tacking p 25 Button Sewing p 26 Overcasting p 27 Three step zigzag p 28 Rick rack
10. yellow Buttonhole Settings are blue NOTE To avoid needle or fabric damage be sure your needle is up and out of fabric when adjusting this control Model 12708 Model 12710 Model 12712 3ERLIBUH 3322 00H 4322 008 ERLE 1483 EifBXiLi HP Cm 15 SECTION 2 PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Stitch Length Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance p ng mark P 7 AYS Stitch Length N Setting mark 4 H l t 1 J O Stitch Length Ka Setting mark o pgh s i Em bi 4 V H PA PL Na Stitch Length Contro Stitch Length Control The stitch length control regulates the length of stitch and also has a stretch To select Stretch Stitches set this control at v stitche setting position g In stretch stitch sewing Stitch Length Control should The higher the number the longer the stitch be in the detent position between S and L V position 0 means no feed for most materials Depending upon the type of fabric used you may need to adjust this control to match Depending upon your fabric or your own preference in buttonholes you may alter forward stitches of stretch sewing with reverse motion the buttonhole stitch density within the blue buttonhole range on the stitch length stitches control To shorten stretch stitches turn the control slightly toward S To prs turn hrs Ur i Smocking stretch er 16 Rickrack stretch WA BER SECTION 2 PREPARE THE MACHIN
11. E FOR SEWING Starting To Sew Now that you are familiar with the controls on your machine and with the accessories provided for the machine you are ready to start to sew with your new Kenmore sewing machine Below are some good habits to follow each time you sit down to sew 1 o DN D O Inspect the needle It should be straight properly set and sharp on the point It should be the correct size for the fabric and thread being used Do not be afraid to change your needle frequently Many of the new fabrics made of synthetic blends tend to duli the needles more easily than fabrics made of natural fibers Before placing the material on the machine see that the ends of the threads have been drawn about 4 inches to the rear of the machine Hold on to threads during the sewing of the first 3 or 4 stitches of the seam Test the machine stitch on a scrap of the fabric you plan to use The fabric should be double thickness Adjust the machine for the length of stitch and tension suitable to the fabric Fabric should be placed under the presser foot with the bulk of the material to the left of the needle and the right edge of the material placed on the 5 8 seam marking on the needle plate when making a simple seam Run the machine at a slow even speed The more pressure you put on the foot control the faster the machine will sew Fasten each seam by back tacking sewing a few stitches in reverse Always finish sewing each seam with the needle at i
12. SEWING Set Up the Machine eee es 5 7 e Plugin the Machine and Switch on the Power 5 e Foot Control Use 2 2222er 5 e Setting Spool Pins ernennen 6 e Adjust the Presser Foot Lever 6 ei Thread Cutter oue bee Na near 6 e Free Arm Sewing the Removable Extension Table 7 e Accessories Storage Box ael ira ai 7 e Change the Presser Foot 00000 ee 7 Choose the Needle and Thread 778 e To Change the Needle 00 0 0 00 ee eee 7 e Check the Needle 2l 8 e Fabric Needle Thread and Stitch Length Chart 8 Prepare the Bobbin llle 9 10 e To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine 9 e Wind the Bobbin esee 9 10 e Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case 10 Prepare the Top Thread l l 11712 e Thread the Needle eene 11 e Pick Up the Bobbin Thread 12 Adjust the Top Thread Tension 13 14 Reverse Stitch Control 0 0 eee eee eee eee 14 Stitch Selector 2 0 ee ee 15 Stitch Length Control lee 16 Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance 16 Starting To Sew eee 17 LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches on 18 22 e Straight Stitch llle 18 e Use the Seam Guides an 18 e Turna Square Corner a 18 e Topstitching n 19 e Left Needle Position 2 19 e S
13. TION 2 PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Reverse Stitch Control For Zigzag Stitch i In correct zigzag stitch the bobbin threads wiil not show on the top side of fabric and the top threads will show slightly on the bottom side See below for the correct appearance To match this appearance adjust the top tension Top tension Too Tight Top side of Fabric Bottom side of Fabric Too Tight Corner of each zigzag will pull together on the top side of fabrics 14 Top tension Too Loose Top side of Fabric Bottom side of Fabric Too Loose The top thread will loop through bottom side of fabric and will be pulled almost together Just Right Top side of Fabric Bottom side of Fabric Just Right Minimize the amount of top thread visible on the bottom side of fabric without causing excessive puckering or causing the bobbin thread to show on the top side Results vary with tabric thread and sewing conditions To reverse stitch hold down this contro during sewing Release to sew forward again SECTION 2 PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Stitch Selector Model 12714 go mark The stitch selector control not only determines the stitch you select but also regulates the stitch width for regular zigzag and rick rack stretch stitches The different types of stitches are designated by color Straight Zigzag and Utility Stitches are red Stretch Stitches are
14. TION 5 CARE FOR THE MACHINE Oiling the Machine Oil the machine in all areas shown on this page at least once a year otherwise the machine can become sluggish or will knock loudly If you use the machine frequently oil the machine under the top cover about every three months In case machine is not used for an extended time oil it before sewing Use good quality sewing machine oil One or two drops of oil is sufficient Remove excess oil otherwise it may stain fabric Kenmore sewing machine oil is available at your nearest Sears retail store NOTE Unplug the machine before oiling Remove needle and put needle bar in full down position Oil behind the Face Cover Plate and under the Arm Cover Plate e Oil the Underside Arm cover plate Face cover plate Shuttle cover Open face cover plate and or remove arm cover plate by loosening top screw to oil points Open the shuttle cover by pulling down the embossed part on in illustration the left side of the cover Tilt the machine head back and Use only a drop of oil do not over oil remove bottom cover Oil points in illustration 40 PARTS LIST All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears store or service center WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION 1 PART NUMBER 2 PART DESCRIPTION 3 MODEL NUMBER 4 NAME OF ITEM If the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be electronically transmitt d to a Sears Repair Parts Dist
15. The Stitch and Its Uses The Shell Stitch is formed by sewing a blind hem over folded fabric Several rows of shell stitching are called shell tucks Sheil stitching can be used to finish hems sleeve and neck openings Shell tucking can be used to create scalloped tucks on blouses and lingerie 30 e Shell Stitching Models 12712 and 12714 LEARN THE STITCHES Here s How 1 For best effect set the stitch length as you desire you may need to tighten the top thread tension slightly aliow the needle to just clear the folded edge of the fabric when it zigzags 2 f you sew rows of shell stitches space the rows 1 2 apart You can sew Shell Stitch on knits or soft silky wovens in any direction e Box Stitching Model 12714 only Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Stitch length control 1 2 Use this stitch to join heavy weight interlining Overlap two raw edges together and use this stitch to join them Zigzag foot Stretch Stitches e Straight Stretch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Stitch length control yellow stretch stitch position Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Le v s ki Straight foot Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses This stitch is the stretch variation of the straight stitch especially develop ed for knits and stretch fabrics Stretch stitch can be used on other fabrics as well
16. and Its Uses This zigzag variation is very useful in garment construction and in finishing raw edges of any sewing project 27 SECTION 3 Zigzag Stitches Continued e Three Step Zigzag Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Stitch length control 0 5 to 1 Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses The three step zigzag is a combination zigzag and straight stitch You may use the three step zigzag everywhere you would use the basic zigzag stitch It has more strength elasticity and is flatter than a regular zigzag The three step zigzag stitch is especial ly useful for mending sewing patches smoothly and securely repairing straight tears finishing seams 28 LEARN THE STITCHES Seam Finishing Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the edge will be slightly inside the right hand side of the presser foot Guide the work so the right hand stitches fal at the edge of the fabric Mending Position the tear under the needle so that the stitching will catch both sides e Lace Work Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector 5 3 3 Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Stitch length control 1 3 21 Zigzag foot Lace adds a fanciful feminine touch to blouses and lingerie Table linens and pillows become more elegant when trimmed with lace Turn raw edge of fabric under at least 1 2 Place lace underneath
17. and top stitch using stretch blind hem stitch Trim excess fabric close to stitching e Blind Hemming Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Regular Top thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 control 1 to 3 Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 control 1 to 3 Zigzag foot SECTION 3 LEARN THE STITCHES Heavy Weight Fabric There are two blind hem stitches on your machine The regular blind hem is used for woven fabrics The stretch blind hem is wider and will give and is used for knit and stretch fabrics 1 Finish the raw edge of your hem any way you desired See Overcasting p 27 2 Measure turn up your hem and pin NOTE For light weight fabrics you may need a double fold 3 Fold the material wrong side out on the edge to be stitched as shown leaving 1 4 of the finished hem edge showing 4 Place garment under presser foot in such a manner that straight stitches will be sewn on extended edge The zigzag stitch should just catch the fold of the garment 5 After hemming press both sides of the finished hem The top side of the garment will show only the blind stitches NOTE The blind hem stitch also can be used for Lace Work See p 28 29 SECTION 3 Zigzag Stitches Continued Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Stitch length control 1to 2 Top thread tension control 3 to 9
18. bric to line the edge with the 5 8 seam quide 3 Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the new direction 18 e Topstitching Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector I l Ey Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Stitch length control red zone 3 Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses Topstitching emphasizes the lines of your garment and keeps seams and edges flat and crisp Accent suits or blouses with one or two rows of topstitching around the outer edges of cuffs lapels or collars Here s How 1 Lower the presser foot 2 Keep the edge of the fabric next to the right edge of the presser foot 3 Evenly guide the fabric along this edge to produce an even row of topstitching 3 8 from the edge SECTION 3 e Left Needle Position Stitch selector Use Left Needle Position for more control while topstitching or edge stitching difficult fabrics NOTE Use only zigzag presser foot for Left Needle Sewing LEARN THE STITCHES 19 SECTION 3 LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches Continued e Sew in a Zipper Fabric Preparation Put the right sides of the fabric to gether and sew to the end of the zip per opening Use the reverse to lock the stitches Sew the zipper opening with stitch length at 4 and top thread tension at nan End of opening Right side of fabric Top edge of fabric 20 Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread ten
19. e lll lens 40 ciet exime Quee woe aux SUV RE CR A IUe dere qos 41 AU Welt ur d FU ee AAT LGA PIGA has 42 A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available A full line of sewing cabinets is available at your nearest Sears retail store or through our general catalog Another option buy a Carrying Case then your Kenmore goes anywhere can be stored any where SECTION 1 KNOW THE MACHINE Locate and Identify the Parts Take up Lever Upper Thread Guide Thread Spool Pins Bobbin Winding Spindle Bobbin Winding Tension Disc Top Thread Tension Control Stitch Length Control Face Cover Plate Reverse Stitch Control Thread Cutter Needle Plate Stitch Selector Shuttle Cover Extension Table Accessory storage box SECTION 1 Arm Cover Plate Hand Wheel Auto Clutch Knob Light and Power Switch Plug Connector Presser Foot KNOW THE MACHINE Foot Control Needle Clamp Screw Carrying Handle N Nomenclature Plate Identify the Accessories Bobbin Buttonhole opener Presser Foot Lever Needle set Free Arm Sliding 3 buttonhole foot Darning plate Zipper foot Lint brush Straight stitch foot Small screw driver Satin stitch foot Set Up the Machine e Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power Power supply plug Power switch Power supply connector Machine plug NOTE Befor
20. e inserting the plug into your machine be sure the power switch is OFF 1 Check your outlet to be sure itis a 110 to 120 Volt AC outlet 2 Insert the machine plug into the three prong plug connector as shown It will only fit one way 3 Insert the power supply plug into the outlet SECTION 2 Sewing light Power switch Xx 4 Push the light and power switch to turn on the power and sewing light SAFETY FEATURE Your machine will not operate unless the light power switch is turned on If you are interrupted or stop sewing turn off the light power switch to prevent injury to children PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING e Foot Control Use Foot control The foot control regulates the speed at which you sew To increase speed gently press down with the ball of your foot To decrease speed release your foot pres sure slightly NOTE The foot control is sensitive and will increase or decrease your sewing speed immediately Practice on a scrap of fabric to regulate your sewing speed to your taste and needs SECTION 2 PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING e Setting Spool Pins Spool pin The spool pins are used for holding the spools of thread when feeding thread to the machine To use pull up the spool pins Push down for storage e Adjust the Presser Foot Lever Normal up X st position High High Ron position position Normal up position Presser foot lever The Pres
21. eading Lint in bobbin case or shuttle SECTION 4 PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART CORRECTION Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric Insert new needle Reset needle Loosen upper thread tension Start to stitch at a medium speed Rethread machine Loosen upper thread tension Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric Insert new needle Replace shuttle or polish off burrs completely Replace needle plate or polish off burrs completely Check bobbin case threading Clean bobbin case and shuttle Darning plate in place Stitch Length set at O Thread knotted under fabric Machine Jamming Knocking Noise Thread caught in shuttle Lint in bobbin case or shuttle Remove darning plate Adjust Stitch Length Control Place both threads back under presser foot before beginning to stitch Disassemble and clean shuttle Clean bobbin case and shuttle 37 SECTION 5 Replacing the Light Bulb 1 Unplug the machine and open the face cover CAUTION The light bulb could be 38 HOT Protect your fingers when you handle it Push the bulb up and turn the bulb counter clockwise to remove it Put the new bulb in by pushing it up and turning it clockwise CARE FOR THE MACHINE Cleaning the Machine To insure that your machine operates at its best you need to keep the essential parts clean at all times The feed dogs and shuttle race areas can attract dust and lint Yo
22. et the Machine Stitch Stitch selector a Stitch length control yellow stretch stitch position Top thread tension control 1 to4 Le AKN LJ Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses This stitch can be used for sewing a seam with an overcast finish The seam is formed and finished in one operation It can be used when you are making swimwear ski pants and other garments that require stretch Here s How Place the raw edge of the fabric to the LEFT of the needle as shown Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric just short of the outside edge Or place your fabric to allow a 5 8 seam then trim seam allowance after Raw or worn edges of older garments can be overcast to prevent further raveling NOTE Use a blue stretch fabric needle which effectively prevents skipped stitches SECTION 3 LEARN THE STITCHES e Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching Models 12712 and 12714 e Elastic Stretch Stitch Model 12714 only Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch selector P Stitch Stitch selector E E Top thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 control yellow stretch stitch position Top thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 control yellow stretch stitch position Here s How etes Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the stitches are made over the edge Or place your fabric to allow a 5 8 seam then trim seam allowance after NOTE When using stre
23. ewina Zipper 0a 20 21 SECTION 4 SECTION 5 e Use the Darning Plate lesen 22 Darning ka rods ANNA Dti E NETS 22 Zigzag Stitches 0 eee ee ee ee 23 30 e BasicZigz g 2 2 ae Lea ue y e a rg 23 e Satin Stitch oo sa uer een 24 APD Que a Soca a ERA RR sace t meh x ed eid ap 25 e BarTackings ism Re et ei nn 25 e SewaButton lessen 26 e OvercastingStitch lees 27 e Three Step Zigzag llle eene 28 e kace Works sre Rea Ce ES Re ums won 28 e Blind Hemming re 29 e Shell Stitching Models 12712 and 12714 30 e BoxStitching Model 12714 only 30 Stretch Stitches 2 llllll eller 31 33 e Straight Stretch leen 31 e Rick Ruck Stretch aa 31 e Smocking 22 6 se sn ce as WG WK NG a 32 e Overcast Stretch Stitching 32 e Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching Models 12712 and 12714 l l ls 33 e Elastic Stretch Stitch Model 12714 only 33 Buttonhale i i mew eia 34 35 PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do When eee 36 37 CARE FOR THE MACHINE Replacing the Light Bulb llle 38 Cleaning the Machine 0 0000 38 39 e Clean the Feed Dogs 0 a 38 e Clean the Shuttle Race 20005 39 Qiling the Machine a 40 e Oil behind the Face Cover Plate and Under Arm Cover Plate llle 40 e Oil the Undersid
24. g running toward you on Fine Coarse stitches stitches for light for heavy fabric fabrics 2 a Move the slider A toward you so that the top mark C on the slider meets the start mark B b Line up the markings on the foot with the top mark on your garment c Lower the presser foot NOTE The markings on the slider are engraved in centimeters Set the stitch selector at 3 Sew forward until you reach the front marking of your button hole Stop sewing at the left stitch SECTION 3 LEARN THE STITCHES 4 a Set the stitch selector at H F 5 a Set the stitch selector at p 6 a Set the stitch selector at H 7 Remove the fabric and cut the hole b Sew 4 to 6 stitches b Sew until you reach the back b Sew 4 to 6 stitches open with the buttonhole opener marking of the buttonhole c Stop sewing at the right stitch c Stop sewing at the left stitch c Stop sewing at the right stitch NOTE When sewing at the edge of fabric set sliding buttonhole foot as illustrated and sew in reverse HEP 35 SECTION 4 PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do When PROBLEM Irregular Stitches Breaking Needle Bunching of Thread Puckering 36 PROBABLE CAUSE Incorrect size needle Improper threading Loose upper thread tension Pulling fabric Loose presser foot Unevenly wound bobbin Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate Pull
25. ing fabric Incorrect size needle Incorrect setting of needle Loose presser foot CORRECTION Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric Rethread machine Tighten upper thread tension Do not pull fabric guide it gently Reset presser foot Rewind bobbin Replace needle plate or polish off burrs completely Do not pull fabric guide it gently Choose correct size needie for thread and fabric Reset needle Reset presser foot Upper and lower threads not drawn back under presser foot before starting seam Incorrect thread tension s Using two different sizes or kinds of thread Bent or biunt needle Loose presser foot Fabric very sheer or very soft When starting a seam be sure to draw both threads under and back of presser foot about 4 and hold until a few stitchs are formed Reset thread tension s Upper thread and bobbin thread should be same size and kind Insert new needle Reset presser foot Use underlay of tissue paper PROBLEM Skipping Stitches Breaking Upper Thread Breaking Bobbin Thread Fabric not Moving PROBABLE CAUSE Incorrect size needle Bent or blunt needle Incorrect setting of needle Tight upper thread tension Starting to stitch too fast Improper threading Tight upper thread tension Incorrect size needie Sharp eye in needle Nicks or burrs on shuttle Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate Improper bobbin case thr
26. iven above then check Is needie threaded from front to back Is thread tangled around needle Are 3 to 4 inches of thread coming from the shuttle 1 2 3 4 Is thread from shuttle tangled 5 Is bobbin properly installed in the bobbin case 6 ls the machine threaded according to the instructions 12 Adjust the Top Thread Tension Top side of fabric Setting mark Loosen Tighten For Straight Stitch The ideal straight stitch will have threads locked between the two layers of fabric as shown above magnified to show detail If you look at the stitch front and back you will notice that there are no gaps that each stitch is smooth and even When adjusting top thread tension the higher the number the tighter the top thread SECTION 2 PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Choose the Correct Tension The best tension will depend on the stiffness and thickness of the fabric the number of fabric layers the type of stitch The top thread The top thread is too loose is too tight Top side of fabric Top side of fabric The top thread The bobbin thread appears on the appears on the underside of the upper surface of the fabric fabric Tension is too loose Tension is too tight The top thread shows through the The bobbin thread will come through bottom of the fabric The bottom side the top of the fabric The top side of of the stitch will feel bumpy the stitch wil feel bumpy 13 SEC
27. on the teeth of the zipper as shown Follow the zipper manufacturer s inst ructions After zipper has been inserted finish sewing seam by shifting foot to side position sewing through side notch CORDING Foot can also be used to make cording for slip covers etc Cover a cord with a strip of bias fabric and sew as shown NOTE Use Low Bar Sewing Machine ZIPPER FOOT 6757 for invisible zipper and cording which can be obtained at any Sears retail store teeth as shown Stitch through the fabric and zipper tape of the seam Make sure the fold is even 21 SECTION 3 LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches Continued e Use the Darning Plate Sometimes when you sew you want to control the fabric youself The Darning Plate covers the feed dogs so that they do not touch the fabric To Put on the Darning Plate NOTE The rectangular holes in the Darning Plate match the holes in the needle plate In the darning plate these holes are slightly to the left of center 1 Position the darning plate with the 3 pins on the bottom 2 Fit the darning plate pins into the needle plate holes The feed dogs will show through the darning plate holes Use the darning plate in the following ways Darning P 22 Button Sewing P 26 22 Darning Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 1 to A No presser foot control any number not necessary
28. ribution Center for expedited handling 47 Shuttle 6510 Bobbin case 6862 Bobbin box with 10 bobbins 1939 Bobbin winder rubber ring 813404013 No 11 Stretch fabric needles BLU 6551 No 11 Single needles ORG 6552 No 14 Single needles RED 6553 No 16 Single needles PUR 6554 No 18 Single needles GRN 6 801506008 Needle clamp with screw 7 648801108 Sliding buttonhole foot 8 650802014 Straight stitch foot 9 735503018 Standard zigzag foot 10 6870 Satin stitch foot 11 593401008 Zipper foot 12 6757 Zipper foot 13 135 Thumb screw 14 6864 Needle threader 15 6797 Light bulb 16 6830 Buttonhole opener 17 17 802424004 Lint brush 18 820832005 Large screw driver 19 41669 Small screw driver 20 6889 Oil and lint brush 21 735801008 Darning plate ff p These items are not furnished with the machine but may be ordered per instructions above 41 A Accessory storage box 3 7 Adjusting stretch stitch balance 16 Applique ile ca l 25 _ Arm cover plate 2 ee ee eee 4 40 B Bar tacking 0a 25 Basic Zigzag 2 ee ee eee 23 Blindhemming 00 29 B bbin nos bees Bee A ks 4 9 10 41 Bobbincase 9 10 39 41 Bobbin thread lll 12 13 Bobbin winding 9 10 Bobbin winding tension disc 3 10 Bobbin winding spindle 3 10 Box stitching e lt
29. se the Needle and Thread e To Change the Needle NOTE Raise the needle bar to its highest 1 position by turning the hand wheel toward you Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it toward you Remove the needle by pulling it down ward Insert the new needie into the needle clamp with the flat side away from you Push the needle up as far as it will go Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly with the large screwdriver from the accessory box SECTION 2 Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing In the needle envelope you wil find the following color coded needles Blue 11 for stretch fabrics Orange 11 for lightweight fabrics Red 14 for medium or medium heavy weight fabrics Purple 16 for medium heavy weight fabrics and decorative topstitching on these fabrics This needle has a larger thread hole for thicker topstitching thread Green 18 for heavy weight fabrics and decorative top stitching on these fabrics Replacement Kenmore needles are available at your nearest Sears store e Check the Needle 1 Look for barbed or blunt point 2 A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs in knits fine silks and silk like fabrics Always buy a good quality thread It should resist tangling and be strong smooth and consistent in thickness 8 PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING FABRIC Lightweight Batiste
30. seias ssri a 30 Buttonhole ee eee 34 35 Buttonhole opener 4 35 41 Button sewing llle 26 c Cabinat rv ACRES ALA Kano 3 Carrying handle lesen 4 Changing needle ao 7 Changing presser foot 7 Cleaning feed dogs and shuttle race 38 39 Clutch knob s RR n 4 9 10 Carding aag NG AN ey m d ee 21 Cornering guide llle 18 D Darnilig aaa RE ae An he ee aes 22 Darningplate 4 22 26 41 E Elastic stretch stitch 33 Extension table aaa 3 7 F Fabric needle thread and stitch length chart 4 0 8 42 Face cover plate 3 40 Feed dogs a nn KANINA GA 38 Foot control 4 5 Free arm sewing 2 2 onen 7 H Hand wheel zo eee di co Mesh 4 17 f Invisible zipper 21 L Lace work ee EL 28 Large screw driver 4 41 Light and power switch 475 Light bulb ze oe sad eee 5 38 41 Lint brush ao 4 38 41 N Needle 2 uw 4 7 8 41 Needle clamp screw 4 7 41 Needle plate saa 3 38 Needle thread and fabric chart 8 o OUING x Za a na mama E mien 40 Overcasting stitchh 27 Overcast stretch stitching 32 P Parts list 32m lese Ea REMISE 41 Performance problems chart 36 37 Pine leaf stretch stitching
31. ser Foot Lever raises and lowers your presser foot You can raise it about 1 4 higher than the normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot or to help you place heavy fabrics under the presser foot e Thread Cutter Thread cutter You don t need a pair of scissors to cut the thread after you finish sewing Just use the handy thread cutter Pull the threads to lengthen several inches before starting the next seam Set Up the Machine Continued e Free Arm Sewing the Removable Extension Table To Remove the Extension Table for free arm sewing 1 Grip the table with your index finger and thumb as shown 2 Pull gently to the left The extension table will snap out To Attach the Extension Table for flat bed sewing 1 Insert the tab and the pin into their catches 2 With your thumb and index finger gently snap in e Accessory Storage Box The lid of the accessory storage box lifts open toward you Sewing accessories are conveni ently located in the box SECTION 2 e Change the Presser Foot Use the correct presser foot for the stitch you wish to sew To change the various presser feet raise the presser bar to its highest position by lifting the presser foot lever Loosen the presser foot thumb screw choose the proper foot insert from the bottom Tighten the screw using the large screw driver to make certain the foot is secure PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Choo
32. sion Stitch length control 3 to 6 control 2 2 To Sew Zipper teeth Fold back the left seam allowance as shown Turn under the right seam allow ance to form a 1 8 fold Place the zipper teeth next to the 1 8 fold and pin in place To sew the left side of the zipper set the zipper foot on the left side of the needle Lower the zipper foot on the right side at the bottom of the zipper so that the needle pierces the fold and the zipper tape Sew through the fold and the zip per tape to the point where the slider begins Lower the needle to hold the fab ric and raise the presser foot SECTION 3 LEARN THE STITCHES Right side of fabric Right side of fabric Right side of fabric Open the zipper 10 Close the zipper and turn the 11 To sew the right side of the zip 14 Stop about 2 from the top of the Lower the presser foot and stitch fabric right side up per set the zipper foot on the zipper the rest of the seam right side of the needle 15 Lower the needle into the fabric 12 Stitch across and below the bot and raise the presser foot tom of the zipper 16 Remove the basting stitches and 13 Turn the corner and continue to open the zipper INVISIBLE ZIPPER AND CORDING guide the foot along the zipper 17 Lower the foot and stitch the rest INVISIBLE ZIPPER Adjust the foot so the needle is sewing through the center hole of the foot and one groove of the foot is riding
33. t satin stitch and is used to reinforce points of strain such as corners or pockets and straps on lingerie Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches 25 SECTION 3 LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches Continued e Sew a Button Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector EF rmm pu Top thread tension Stitch length control any number not necessary to adjust control 1 to 4 1 26 Use the darning plate for button sewing see p 22 Set the stitch selector at do Align both holes of the button with the slot of the foot and place the feft hole of the button just below the needle point Lower the foot and turn the stitch selector to zigzag until the needle point comes just above the right hole of the button Sew about five stitches and raise needle Set the stitch selector at cis again and sew a few stitches to lock thread To strengthen the shank cut the threads leaving a 20 cm 8 tail Bring the needle thread down through the hole in the button and wind it around the shank Draw the thread to the bottom side and knot SECTION 3 LEARN THE STITCHES e Overcasting Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 control 1 to 2 Ne Heipfu Hints Start overcasting about 1 8 inside the raw corner of your seam If you start right at the edge the fabric will bunch up and the stitches will become tangled The Stitch
34. tch knit fabric use a blue stretch The Stitch and Its Uses fabric needle which 1 x Use this stitch when you want a effectively prevents Choose this stitch to attach elastic to narrow seam that you do not need to skipped stitches garments Rh 9pen e Kt is Ideal s Na 1 Mark the elastic into quarters and s on knits or on medium to match these to the center front heavyweight woven fabrics where you H center back and side seams want a narrow seam It is also great for making elastic swim wear 2 Place the middle of the elastic under the center of the presser foot and stitch into place making sure the fabric is evenly distri buted 33 SECTION 3 Buttonholes Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector DO uU PHD Top thread tension Stitch length control control 1 to 5 blue Zone ess Adjusting the Stitch Density Depending upon your fabric or your own preference in buttonholes you may alter the buttonhole stitch density within the blue buttonhole range on the stitch length dial For more density turn the dial toward O For less density turn the dial toward 1 NOTE Always make a practice but tonhole on a scrap of fabric you plan to use to find the d more suitable stitch length LEARN THE STITCHES 1 a Carefully mark the buttonhole length on your garment b Change to the sliding buttonhole foot c Insert the garment under the foot with the buttonhole mark in
35. ts highest point Guide the fabric gently with your hand in front of the needle Never pull or hold the fabric in such a way that the normal feeding is altered When turning the hand wheel manually always turn it toward you 17 SECTION 3 LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches e Straight Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 2 to 6 control red zone 8 2 Raise the needle to its highest position At the end of the seam you may want to reverse to lock the stitch Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric e Use the Seam Guides Cornering Guide The seam guides on the needle plate are there to help you measure seam width The lines are 1 8 apart with the 5 8 and 7 8 lines marked e Turn a Square Corner 3 Place the edge of the fabric next to a stitching guide line on the 9 Cut the threads needle plate 5 8 is most common Straight foot Zigzag foot 4 Draw the threads towards the back and lower the presser foot Press the foot control Hold the fabric loosely and gently guide it along the guide line so To turn a square corner 5 8 from the that it feeds naturally fabric edge Do not force the fabric or try to 1 Stop stitching and lower the pull it tight needle by turning hand wheel toward you when the fabric edge facing you lines up with the cornering guide as shown 2 Raise the presser foot and turn the fa
36. ur machine can become sluggish or knock loudly if a thread is caught Check and clean those areas about every three months under normal use If you sew frequently clean more often e Clean the Feed Dogs C Follow these directions 1 Unplug the machine Remove presser foot and needle Using a screw driver remove needle plate 2 Use a lint brush to clean the feed dogs 3 Replace needle plate e Clean the Shuttle Race This area must be kept free of dust lint and occasional tangled thread Clean the shuttle race area about every three months Center pin of the shuttle To Clean the Shuttle Area 1 Raise the needle bar to its highest point and remove the bobbin case Push shuttle race levers aside Lift shuttle race cover and take shuttle out Clean the shuttle race with a lint brush Put a drop of oil on the center pin of the shuttle and shuttle race Do not over oil Shuttle driver Shuttle Race Oil here V Ne Z Shuttle Race i Cover To Replace Shuttle Assembly 1 Position shuttle race as illustrated so that shuttle driver is forming half moon on the left side of the machine Hold shuttle by center pin and position shuttle so as to form a half moon on the right side Pointed hook will be on the bottom Place shuttle race cover into place over shuttle assembiy Snap the levers back into the original position SECTION 5 CARE FOR THE MACHINE 39 SEC
37. xtension table from the machine by pulling it to the left Open the shuttle cover by pulling down the embossed part on the left side of the cover Raise needle to its highest position by rotating hand wheel toward you To remove bobbin case from shut tle pull open latch of bobbin case Pull bobbin case straight out of shuttle SECTION 2 e Wind the Bobbin PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Release clutch by turning the clutch knob inside the hand wheet toward you to stop the needle from moving while you wind the bobbin SECTION 2 PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING e Wind the Bobbin Continued Pull end of thread through hole in bobbin as shown Draw thread from spool through bobbin winding tension disc as shown e Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case Place bobbin onto bobbin winding spindle with end of thread coming from the top of the bobbin Push bobbin winding spindle to the right until it clicks Holding onto end of thread start machine When bobbin is slightly filled snip off end of thread Wind thread until winder stops Push bobbin winding spindle to the left and clip thread Remove bobbin Turn clutch knob away from you while hotding hand wheel for normal sewing operation Pull thread through slot of case Puli thread as shown Place bobbin in bobbin case making sure thread feeds clock wise and is coming from bobbin as shown 10 under tension latch Holding latch open
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