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Kenmore 17830 Owner's Manual

Kenmore 17830 Owner's Manual

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MODEL 1
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/ 7831/
178140 / 1
/ 7842/17843
/i7891/17892
DP69537

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  • Page 1 MANUAL MODEL 1 / 7831/ 178140 / 1 / 7842/17843 /i7891/17892 DP69537...
  • Page 2 OF NTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE identlflca_ _art ... , ... Setting up your machine .._..Foot 0ontrol, Power/light switch, Needles, Needle, thread and fabric chart,,.,., ... Changing needle, Pmeserfoot lever, Pin.ration for threading ... , ... ,... '., ... Wlnd"...
  • Page 3 1. KNOWING YOUR _NG IDE_RCATION CHART Thud cutter Preset foot thumb screw lever Thread cutter foot Needle plate Bobbin cover plate MACHINE temion c_trol Bobbin winder tenon disc )lever channel Facecover Thread box/ extension table Needle Thread guide Bobbin window ) screw Needle...
  • Page 4 Built-in button_ Bobbin wl_ Bobbin wl_r Stitch width control Reverse stitch lever Stitch length control Power/llght switch RKr threed guide Hand wheel/push-pull clutch Swing-sway _ Nomenclature plate Fool control plug receptacle Foot control control * * Available _ndtng upon model. ehaft latch Stitch selector...

  • Page 5: Foot Control

    Foot control S_ran_ Power/light switch switch S_NG UP YOUR MACHINE 1, Install your Kenmore sewing machi_ in s Kenmore .blnet Or OP.,e_or set the Your K_e sewing _chine thoroughlycited at the factory. Be sum to wipe off the _ie p_W e_ _ie ur_tlv I_ore uwl_:e It i_ wise to practice on a mrap of fabric...

  • Page 6: Converting To Free-Arm Sewing

    CONVERTING TO FREE-ARM SEWING This machine can be used either as e flatbed or H a freearm model. With the accessory box in place, the machine is a flatbed model With e ierge, working liut_ece, which slopes og_ntly toward you to help the smooth flow fabric.
  • Page 7 SNAP.ON FEET Straight ititch Stllnda_ zlgztlg Satin stitch foot t_lo, E6483) foot |No, ET_IE) foot (No_ 57998) guidefoot ONE.PIECE FEET (No. 45W6) (No. 46727) INo. 46729) largeS_-ptn|No._Pl_) (No,__)c°ver p late Butt_e small - (No. _) Buttonhole Buttonhole foot opener (No. 67979) iNo. 41040) (No. _) Built-in buttonh¢_ Zlpt_ (No.
  • Page 8 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Blind hem foot (No, _1 - Holds fa_ folded f_ blind _ _ng. Roller foot INo. 6765) srd _ther mtke behind h. RKO_ tot i_n k_ttm or vinyl. g-Brown INo. _1 Size 11-0_ Size 14:Red SLm 1_ S_ l_O_ Needle threader iNo, 43780) 10 plastic bobbins (No.
  • Page 9 Use KENMORE needles. The size of the needle should conf_ with the size of the thud and both should be suitable to the fabric. Ken_ _les ere colcx.©oded by size for your €onvenle_ (See chert below). Never use a bent needle or one with a dull point.

  • Page 10: Changing Needle

    CHANGING NEEDLE Raise _is bar to its highest p_itlon turning the hand w_l toward you. Loosen the _e clamp screw, Holding the _le with _ needle into the _tebar. When It is in as far as tt will go, tighten the needle €l_p PREUER UVER PruNr...
  • Page 11 WINDING THE BOBBIN ® Pull out retractable spool pin and place thread spool on the pin. To windbobbin, draw thread from spool through winder tension disc as indicated, and pull end of thread toward bobbin winder. Wind thread around bobbin aev,oral times in direction of arrow;...

  • Page 12: The Bobbin Case

    THR_DING THE BOBBIN CASE ® ® 1, Raise needle to its highut position by rotating hand wheel toward you. 2, Rmove bobbin cover plate by lifting up the front, 3. I_rt bobbin into bobbin case making sure bobbin rotates counter clockwise, Pull thread through slot (A) and then to the left, ®...

  • Page 13: Double Needle

    (F) and (G) in Fig. 2 end 3. Draw one thread through each of these and through each side of _ie from front to beck. Make certain threeds are not crossed. *Available at most Sears retail stores catalog, spool...
  • Page 14 PICKING UP BOBBIN READ 1. Raise pr_ foot lever. Hold threed I_y in left hand and rotate he,heel toward turn. (Fig. 1) Bring bobbin thread up by pulling upper thread. (Fig. 2) Pull both threads under and to the back of the presser foot, leaving 3 to 4 inches of thread clear, (Fig, 3) If you can no1: pick up bottom...
  • Page 15 PREUER /'hismachineis fitted wlzha zigzagP_r 1. Straight stitch foot Satin stitch foot Buttonhole foot Built.in buttonhole guide foot Zipper foot F_. i CHANGING _EUER Make sure needle is tn the up position, Raise presser foot lever. _.on miser f_ . Raise foot _ foot, {Fig, 1) Place desired foot on the needle plate Fig.
  • Page 16 STITCH 8ELECTOR All of the stitches t_t are made by your Kenm_ _chine ere illustrated on the stitch sel_tor, You can obtain your desired stitch by imply turning the dial. Yellow STITCH UNG_ CO_ROL NUMBER- THE SHORTER THE STITCH. The nu_ on stitch lert_ contro! IndP,,ates the _xirnate...

  • Page 17: Buttonhole Control

    L, R or C on the stitch width dial. Details for sewing in these positions are given on page 2!1 and 36. _Available at most Sears retail stores catalog, R ERSE L ER It is best to begin and finish seams with...
  • Page 18 PRESSURE REGU_TOR Presser foot pressure is vital for strsight seame, uniform etitch length and even handling of both isyml of hlbdo, To adjust pressure; use pressure regulator whk:h Is located inside the face cover, To Incremm p_ure, turn the dial d6ckwlse, To decrease pressure,turn thedlal €ounterclockwise.
  • Page 19 STRAIGHT STITCHING Decrease ktereue temllotl tensioh Top stitch too tight too lOOse ZIGZAG STITCHING MORE _lS8 ON _R_D _NSlON A perfect stitch is obtained when the tension is well balanced, but the tension balance may vary according to the type end size of _le, thread and fabric, The fabdc determines size of thread and needle, The presser foot pressure and the thread tension control should also be...

  • Page 20: Starting To Sew

    2. STARTING TO SEW Now that you m faunmw with the eontrols on your machine and with the accessories provided for the machine, you sireready to start to low with your sewing meohine, Below am some good habits to follow eaK:h time you sit down to low: 1.
  • Page 21 MACHINE S_iNG CHART Machine settings ere graphically this section for your quick reference, Simply Stitch paekap is differentdepe_i_ shown following illustrated charts, select and _ variety of stitches shown below,.. the model. 0012-- s___ Blind slttr,h Two-point _1 stiWh Box stt_h StitGh Buttonl_e...

  • Page 22: Straight Stitching

    STRAIGHT STITCHING SM_IL °'R"_ THREE NEEDLE POSITIONS Stmlght etiteh foot gl_ optimum stitching, but _et be used at center It) setting. You may stitch in tl left (L) or right qR) setting, but be sure to use the zigzag foot. STARTING TO SEW AND BACK TACKING Make...

  • Page 23: Turning A Square Corner

    TURNING A SQUARE CORNER Cornering To rum a square corner 518" from the fabdc Guide edge_ stop stitching with :the_nndle the fabdc, when reaahlng the comertng gu_ as shown. Raise the presser foot, turn fabn¢. (Fig. 1) Fig, I New stitching line will align with 5/8" guide on side of needle plate.
  • Page 24 DARNING SETTINGS Pressure Regulator. 0 (DARN) Zigzag foot or square automatt© buttonholo S_tch fabric be_n .embFol_ with _ centered. L_ sew at a slow _ moving fabdc back and with a study rhythm to cover dern_ area. When it is c_md, turn hibfio i/4 a turn and sew layer of stitching a©_ layer,...
  • Page 25 ZIPPER APPLICATION!CORDING Needle P_tion/Stitch Width. C Uu zipper foot whioh ali_ you to m the right _ left of the zlp_ or €I_ cord. ZIPPER APPUCATION To sew down the fight side, attach left ldde ofi zipper foot toper foot holder so that the needle pal_ through the opening on the left side of the foot.
  • Page 26 See_ Simple zigzag stitching nblu many exciting things with your sewing machine, Beyond basics, you'H use zigzag stitching to applique, embroider end monogram. Unlike straight stttc_, stitches have a trials-to-side width as well as a Extra wide zigzag for heavy fabrics cr th_ that fray,,v- set width at 4.

  • Page 27: Satin Stitching

    OVERCASTING This is one. of the more frequently zigzag stizches on garnmnt construction, YOU may want to overcast along edge of uch allowance or fold the raw edge toward the garment end stitch. SATIN STITCHING SETTINGS Stitch Selector - Stitch Length - | between 0 end 24 Use Satin stitch foot which...
  • Page 28 APPLIQUEING Settings same as Satin Stitching Select an applique design to be appl_ y ow garment and baste it in place. Satin stitch Mou_ the raw _ of the applique € p te!v €ovedng t he Youmaywant tO do this with a contrasting' colOr of thread, EMBROIDERY Settings same as Satin Stitching Satin stitch can be used to produce many...
  • Page 29 SUTTON S ING _TTINGS Stitch Selector Uu feed coverplate 1. Fix' the bqtton febdc posittoCJWith _r tape, Align two holes of button with StOl of presser foot and lower foo! to hold the button securely. Turn hand wheel manually until needle _proachu just above button.
  • Page 30 6UNO HEMMING page 18. _foot Blir_l hemming is a good technique _ts, and esp_laliy on curtains and rapery hen sO that stitches need not show on the front of the fabric. Because your Kenmore has two types of bli_titches blind hemming Is easier than...
  • Page 31 ® ® Working on _,g side _of fabric, foJd hem up. Prm and pin in place. T_n allowan_ under.., lea_ng _'° of hem edge extending, Place _rment under p_r foot tn much a manner that straight stitchu wilt be a_ extended edge, The zlgz_ stitch should just catch the fold of the garment.

  • Page 32: Mending A Tear

    MENDING AND OVERCA_ Seemoole_ _ITCHING (THREE.STEP ZIGZAG) S- 4 MENDING A TEAR Stitch _th- 24- 12 StitchWldth. 3- 4 To _Iraa straight or _cornered _tion thetearundershe_ waythatthestkchl.9catc_ both_tdH of the reef, When mending a th_cornered tear, stitch _ each end to the center, it is well to _se a p_ of fabricu_ reinfor_t,...
  • Page 33 8HE_ _TCHING _foot 2--4 PROCEDURE Stitch Leith- Slltch Width- 2- 4 This shell.stitched edge is a _lar and nightgowns, To achieve mui_ affect, a#ow _ clear just the rlgh! edge of the fabric when it z_z_. Regular shetl stitch Regular shell stitch pr_uces on iingeim and other fins garments.

  • Page 34: Box Stitch

    BOX STITCH Stitch Length - 24.12 Stitch Width- OVERLAPPED SEAM stitch ideal producing overla_ sear almost any _ fabric and e bolder effect wig ruult sewing withe contrasting thread. Overlap the raw ediles of two pieces of fabric and pin or tack, Place the fabdc right side up with the middle of the overlap under the center of the pr_ foot, so that the...

  • Page 35: Fagoting Stitch

    FAGOTING STITCH Seepage IlL _foot Tissuepa_ 24-- 12 PROCEDURE Sfltoh Length- 24.12 StltchWidth. This is a popular decorative stitch (used In or fronts of bloum end d_). To attach two separate IdeCes of fab_ together, leave a little apace between, To prepare the fabric, fold under the seam allowances on the cut edges, and press.

  • Page 36: Stretch Stitches

    STRETCH STITCHES The stitches shown at right are all for use with stretch and knit fabrics, t, S_ioht Stretch 2, Rick-Rack Stretch 3, ElasUc Edge Stretch 4, _r_st Stretch 5, Ovedock Stretch 6. Elasttc S_toh 7, Sergtng Stretch 8, Patching Stretch 9, Smocking Stretch ADJUSTING STITCH...

  • Page 37: Rick- Rack Stretch Stitch

    i... STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH SETTINGS Stitch Selector. | StitCh_ngth- Yellow Zone Needle Pot_lontStltch Width - c- L- R of the positlont. (See page Straight stitch foot Is reoommended optimum stitching. Use this stretch stitch with knit or synthetlt fabdQ, Sew as you do with regular straigh stitch.

  • Page 38: Smocking Stretch Stitch

    SMOCKING STRETCH STITCH . Stitch Selector, Stitch Length - Yellow Zone Stitch Width. 2 - 4 1. Sew rows of s_Ight stitches 3/8" apart, Draw Up the bobbin thread to wither the fid_ricto _ _uired length. If requtr_l, the ptherlng with a stdp of fabric ot bias binding.
  • Page 39 OVERCASTSTR_CH STITCH Stitch Selector _ Stitch Length. Yellow J'one Stitch Width - This hi' _ lame sWi3h _ older gaits. Note: To tmw overcast stretch stitch in the opposite direction, Nrging ovedoek stretch stitch. SERGING (OR PINE LEAF) STR_CH STITCH Stitch Selector - P Stitch Length- Yellow Zone...

  • Page 40: Overlock Stretch Stitch

    OVERLOCK STRETCH STITCH Stitch Selector - 15 Stitch Length- Yellow Zone Stitch Width- durability, ELASTIC EDGE STR_CH Stitch Selector. Stitch Length - Yellow Zone StltchWidth. Use this stitch in preforence Watch for _r_ting ltmtch or knit febd= where strength and flexibility are required. STITCH to overcast...

  • Page 41: Straight Stretch

    WHERE TO USE WHICH 81rRETCH 8TrrCH: A CHECK-CHART 8oma _relchy _mggeNions,.. Loosely GonstmcttKI knits sometimeo over toeJ of IXU_r foot. To remedy wrap ehort strip of transparent tape around the foot encasing both tow, To avoid tangled threads when working with knJm, start mrrt can)fully, Position fabric...
  • Page 42 HINTS ON 8_ING DtFFERE_ The ©hmrt below pr_ee details but you', also want to remmben,. *Soft fabd_ need backing- especially where stitches are close together. *in sewing knits, if you can't match f_dc and thread exactly, _ the strut thread available and uzea Q NEEDLE, FAIIRtCS USEFUL STITCImS TO USE s_ng_...
  • Page 43 Suit.in S_ ® ® ® ® S_p-in Aut_ittc System B_ONHOLE MAKING Your Ken_ bdngs you two buttonhole syste_ along with several _iel that enab_ you to me clothes "€i_lng" proteins. Your built-in _tsm enables button_ with flni_ ends tbar-tncked) by limply moving the canvas.
  • Page 44 BU_ONHOLE MAKING - BUiLT-iN SNp_ 11t, PREPARATION Carefully mark the buttonholo length _ gaunt. Place tfle fabric with tho buttonhole marked under the buttonhole foot. PuB the guide foot (A) all the way forward so that the irndexmark (B| is eltgnedwlth the grlidual_n (C), with th_ to rear.

  • Page 45: Adjusting Stitch Density

    I' T III i[ll¸¸ I I i _ I I M_e _W ® sir... I¸ Lm _f ADJUSTING STITCH DENSITY Depa_r_ uponthe_abrtcs onwhich youare 1, For more density, turn "12", For tess der_Jity, turn ® ADJUSTING STITCH WIDTH You _y adjust the width of the a_ space in the center within zone on the stitch width...
  • Page 46 BU_ONHOLE MAKING - USING B_NH_ PROCEDURE Stitoh S _tor -_!; s,=,w th-"l u Sttt¢h Length- tuber r_l covw plate Buttonhole foot Ra_ needle to its h_t ralw prouer foot, Re_e end bobbin oover plate, Insert buttonhole cover plate at 411,_ snap down pmsino _tzSak_st t he _...
  • Page 47 Place guide plate onto machine so it fits i, place with plnlengeer tn the center of arc h_de of the tmmp_ete. Make sure guide blocks are inserted In guide slotsl Carefully mark the buttonhole your garment. Pick up bobbin thread through guide pla!e turning hand wheel.
  • Page 48 ADJUSTING STITCH DENSIW 0ependtngupon the fabrics on which you are sewing, at your own preference in button- holes,you may alter buttonhole stitch density by turning stitch density control knob, I, For more denalty, turn the knob toward you, 2. For less density, turn the knob away from you, CHOOSING BUTTONHOLE STYLE AND SIZE Eachbuttonholing...

  • Page 49: Tips On Design Stitching

    DECORATIVE EMBROIDERY +pVR_,.__ Scallop Domino ++_,_ Diamond ... ,,= ... ,,, ... ,d=. Arrowhead +"_,vvVV| v_ll wvv_ ._+_i11_.._._-4_+___ Pyramid DESIGNS YOU may get the look and feel of embr_ Infinitely faster and easier by yo= machine, Just ch_ which of the duigna to sew alone or in combination other, TIPS ON DESIGN STITCHING...
  • Page 50 APPLICATIONS Createthe loveliestof custom designs-your own personal touch. There is much you can do by adjustingstitch width or length. Below you see some applications end vartatin. manymore design _s as you _ SCALLOP PA_ERN A speedy and decorative way of handling a raw edge is by udng the k_dlop Simply sew along the raw _eof and trim close to the outside of the Stitching,...
  • Page 51 DOUBLE-NEEDLE DESIGNS Vary attreotlve designs can be produced using a double needle*, Use different colored threadsIn each needle, or tones of the Hme color, to make yet further designs. *Available at most Sears retell stores end catalog.
  • Page 52 3, CARINGFORTHE MACHINE CLEANING THE FEED DOGII ITH A BRUOH To insure the belt poulble operation of your machine, It il neceaury to keep the essential parle clean at all tJnlo|, I, Removebobbin cover plate, 2. Remove needle plata.' 3, Using the brush provided, remove the lint that accumulate In and around the feed dogs and shuttle area, CLEANING AND OILING...
  • Page 53 TOp OOVlit' p tltl ...,JL k... _ ... OILING UNDER TOP COVER PLATE Remove top €ove r,plafe by Iooleelng screws (A end B)!II ShOwn at left, T_ place one or two drops of Kenmore sewtng re|chine oil at each point_ OILING UNDERilDE Tilt back machine end remove two bottom €over1 by loosening five Icmwe...

  • Page 54: Oiling In Face Cover Plate

    OILING IN FACE COVER PLATE _wlng face cover plate open end oli points ndlaated by arrows In illustration, !©HANGING LIGHT BUL B The eewlng light II located Ineide thin faae ¢0verplate as shown, To replace the bulb, puth switch to off, unplug machine and iwtng the face cover plate open, Push up on the bulb slightly and turn bulb to the left, Withdraw bulb from socket, Push in new...
  • Page 55 4. C _our KenmOresewing machine ime pr_lelon mltrurneht, designed to give you mall9 years of troublefree sewing with minimum malnte nence. If YoUhave any Performance probe shack the/lit below and you'll _ solve the'problem_ourielf. Itltohel Me Irregular 1, Needle size Is notoorrect for thrUd fabric,.
  • Page 56 _chino skips ititchH Needle size Is not correct for thread and fabric,. See page 8, Fabric is certain knit or synthetic, • Use "0 NEEI)L£",, end "O FOOT",.. Needle la bent or blunt. • Replace needle, Needle le not |ll the way up into needle clamp.- See NOLO, Top thread ten lion Is too tight.
  • Page 57 )¥ WITH...
  • Page 59 "MODEL NUMBER "NAME OF ITEM If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically tranemltted to a Sears Repair Parte Distribution Center for handling. BEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO,, Chicago, IL 60684 U,S.A. S • 158...

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