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- Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL SEA/RS SEWING MACHINE MODEL...
- Page 2 Advice on the operation and care of your machine is always available at your nearest Sears Retail Store. Please remember, if you have q,#estions about your machine or need parts and service, always mention the model number and serial number when you inquire.
- Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your sewing machine is designed and constructed only for HOUSEHOLD Read all instruction before using this sewing machine. DANG E R--toredu ce the risk ot electric shock: An appliance should never be left unattended unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately before cleaning.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
SECTION KNOW THE MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available Locate and Identify the Parts ... Identify the Accessories SECTION PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine ... • Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power ... g Foot Control Use ... -
Page 5: Know The Machine
A. Portable Case or Cabinet is Available A tulf line ot sewing cabinets is available at your nearest Sears retai lstore or through our general catalog, Another option , , , buy a Carrying Case . , then your Kenmore... -
Page 6: Identify The Accessories
SECTION KNOW THE MACHINE Arm Cover Plate Hand Wheel Auto Clutch Knob Ughl and Power Switch Plug Connector Foot Control Clamp Screw Presser Foot Identify the Accessories Carrying Handle Presser Foot Lever Needle set_ Free Arm Darning plate / Nomenclature Plate (__Large screw driver... -
Page 7: Section Prepare The Machine For Sewing
Set Up the Machine Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power Power supply plug Power switch supply COnnector Machine p}ug NOTE: 8etore inserting plug into your machine, be sure the power switch is OFF, Check your outlet to be sure it is a 110 to 120 Volt AC outlet. -
Page 8: Setting Spoof Pins
SECTION PREPARE THE MACHINE = Setting Spool Pin • The spool pins are used for holding The Presser Foot Lever raises and spools ol thread when teeding thread tothe presser toot. machine. You can raise it about 1/4- higher than the normat To use, puli up the spool pins. -
Page 9: Free Arm Sewing: The Removable Extension Table
Set Up the Machine (Continued) • Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable • Accessory Extension Table To Remove the Extension Table The lld ot the accessory (for free-arm sewing) box lifts open toward you. 1. Grip the table with your index finger Sewing accessories and thumb, as shown. -
Page 10: Check The Needle
Replacement Kenmore needles available at your Sears store. • Check the Needle 1. Look for a barbed or blunt point. 2, A damaged needle can cause permanent snags knits, fine silks and silkqike fabrics. -
Page 11: Prepare The Bobbin
Prepare the Bobbin = To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine To remove bobbin case from shuF Remove the extension tabte from the machine by pulling it to the left. tie, pull open latch of bobbin_case, Open the shuttIe cover by pulling Pul] bobbin down the embossed part on the left shuttle... -
Page 12: Insert The Bobbin Into The Bobbin Case
SECTION PREPARE THE MACHINE Wind the Bobbin {Continued) Draw thread from spool through bobbin Pull bobbin as shown. winding tension disc as shown. Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case Place bobbin in bobbin case Pull thread through slot of case as shown. -
Page 13: Prepare The Top Thread
Prepare the Top Thread • Thread the Needle The numbered steps above tollow the numbers on the illustrations. Dotted lines show places where the thread loops and then is pulled tight. SECTION Raise take-up lever to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you, Raise presser toot lever, Place spool on spool pin as shown, with thread coming from the back ot the spool, (_ Draw thread into thread guide using both hands. -
Page 14: Pick Up The Bobbin Thread
SECTION PREPARE THE MACHINE • Pick Up the Bobbin Thread 2, Bring bobbin thread up by pulling top 1. Raise presser foot Iever. Held top threadloosely in left hand and rotate handwhee] toward you one complete turn. If you cannot pick up bobbin thread by following steps given above, then check: 1. -
Page 15: Adjust The Top Thread Tension
Adjust the Top Thread Tension side of |abnc ihread For Straight Stitch The ideal straights|itch wilt have threads locked between tabric, as shown above, magnified to show detail If you took at the stitch, trent and back, you wifl notice tha_ there are no gaps, that each stitch is smooth and even. -
Page 16: Reverse Stitch Control
SECTION PREPARE THE MACHINE For Zigzag Stitch In a correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads will not show on the top side of labric and the top threads wifi show slightly on the bottom side. See below lor the correct appearance. To match this appearance, Top tension Top tension Too Tight... -
Page 17: Stitch Selector
Stitch Selector Sel_,ing mark The stitch selector control not onty determines stitch you select, but also regulates the stitch width lot regular zigzag. The different types o! stitches are designated by coJor. Straight, zigzag and utility stitches are red. Stretch stitches are brown. Buttonhole settings are b_ue. -
Page 18: Stitch Length Control
SECTION PREPARE THE MACHINE Stitch Length Control Stitch Length lJj i: t The stitch length control regulates the length ot stich. The higher the number, the longer the stitch. "'0"°means no teed. Depending upon your fabric or your own preterence in buttonholes, stitch density within the blue buttonhole range on the stitch length control. -
Page 19: Starting To Sew
Now that you are familiar with the controls on your machine and with the accessories sewing machine. Below are some good habits to lotlow each time you sit down to sew: 1. Inspect the needle. It should be straight, properly set and sharp on the point. It shouldbe change your needle lrequently. -
Page 20: Learn The Stitches
SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches • Straight Stitch Set the Machine Slitch S'Li|ch seteclor Top thread tension conl[ol 2 to 6 Stitch length control Raise the presser toot. Raise position. Place the edge of the fabric next to a stitching guide line on the needle Slra_ght toot Zigzag loot plate _5t8""... -
Page 21: Topstitching
• Topstitching Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top th,read tension SfJIch ten0th Heres 1. Lower the presser fool 2. Keep the edge of the fabric next to the right edge of the presser foot. 3. Eveniy guide the fabric along this Straight loot Zigzag... -
Page 22: Sew In A Zipper
SECTION REARN THE STITCHES ,* Sew in a Zipper Fabric Preparation: Put the right sides of the fabric together SIilch and sew to the end zipper opening. Use the reverse to lock the stitches. Sew the zipper opening with stitch length at °°4 °"... - Page 23 NOTE: Use "'Low FOOT" (6757) "cording", which Sears retail store. 11. To sew the right side of the zipper, set the zipper toot on the right side of the needle. 12. Stitch across and below the bottom ot the zipper.
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Page 24: Use The Darning Plate
SECTION REARN THE STITCHES Use the Darning Plate Sometimes when you sew, you want to control the tabnc youself. Darning Plate covers the teed dogs so that they do not touch the fabric. To Put on the Darning PIate: NOTE: The rectangular holes in the Darning... -
Page 25: Zigzag Stitches
Zigzag Stitches Basic Zigzag the Machine Stilch Stitchselector Here's How There are many ways to sew a zigzag stitch, Consult the specific variations Satin Stitch p.2.4. Zigzag loot Applique Work p. 25 Bar Tacking p. 25 Button Sewing p. 26 Overcasting p. -
Page 26: Satin Stitch
SECTION REARN THE STITCHES Satin Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension cont_'ol 1 to 4 control 0.5 to t Satin stitch too! The Stitch and Its Uses The Satin stitch is a versalile and often used decorative stitch, but it can also be used to overcast edge... -
Page 27: Applique
Zigzag Stitches (Continued) Applique Set the Machine Sl_lch seteclor Stitch Top thread tension Stilch length control 0.5 to I Baste (or luse Control_ joiner) applique pieces on the tabnc. Stitch around sure the needle lalls along the outer edge ot the applique. Zigzag toot When... -
Page 28: Sew A Button
SECTION REARNTHE STITCHES Sew a Button Set the Machine Stitrh S_it_t_, _;etector Top thread tension conl[OI i to 4 Stilch length control any number (not nece_ adjust) Use the darning plate tot button sewing (see p. 2__23. Set the stitch selector at °" ci='" Zigzag loot 2. -
Page 29: Overcasting Stitch
Zigzag Stitches (Continued) e Overcasting Stitch Set the Machine Slitch Stilch selector Top thread tension control t Io 4 con|rol t tO 2 He!p!ul Hints Start overcasting about 118°" inside the raw corner oi your seam. If you start right at the edge, the labric awifl bunch Zigzag foot tangled. -
Page 30: Three-Step Zigzag
SECTION REARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) • Three-Step Zigzag Set the Machine Stitch SRch selector Top thread tens{on control I to 4 Sli[eh ter_gth Seam F!n!shing Place the tabric under the presser foot so that the edge will be slightly inside the r_ght hand side of the presser toot. -
Page 31: Blind Hemming
Blind Hemming Set the Machine Stitch Stitch seleclor Ligh 1_'" (Regular) Fabric Top thread tension conlro! i to 4 Sti[ch length con|to! I lo 3 Heavy weight ". Fabric There are two blind hem stitches on your machine. The regular blind hem is used tor woven labrics. The stretch blind hem is wider and will "'give'"... -
Page 32: Shell Stitching
SECTION REARN THE STITCHES Shell Stitching Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread lenston control 3 to 9 Here's How 1. For best effect: Zigzag loot 2. If you sew rows ol shell stitches, The Stitch and !Is,Uses space the rows 1/2"" apart. The Shell Stitch is formed by sewing a You can sew shell stitch on knits or soft blind hem over tolded labrlc. -
Page 33: Stretch Stitches
Stretch Stitches Straight Stretch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selecto_ Top thread tension Slitch length control 2' to 6 control brown position k'k_ strelch stitch t__J Straight loot Zigzag ioo! stretch actually sewn, but is stitched in a torward The Stitch and Its Uses back called a "reverse This stitch is the stretch variation... -
Page 34: Smocking
SECTION REARN THE STITCHES Smocking Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension conlrol 1 tO 4 Stitch Jength control brown stretch stitch position Zigzag too! With the straight stitcing lines 3/8 °" apart across the area to be smoked. Knotthe the bobbin threads and distribute gathers evenly. -
Page 35: Serging Or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching
= Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching Set the Machine Stitch Stilch selector Top thread tension Slitch length control 1 to 4 con{ro_ brown s[retch stilch position Here's Ho___w Place the labric under the presser toot so that the stitches are made over the edge, Zigzag too{ Or, place your labric to alfow a 5!8""... -
Page 36: Buttonholes
SECTION REARN THE STITCHES Buttonholes Set the Machine Slilch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control contro_ _ to 5 1. a. Caretully length on your garment. b. Change to the sliding foot. Sliding buttonhole loci c. Insert the garment under the toot with the buttonhole ning toward you. -
Page 37: Buttonholes
Set the stitch selector at I_ 4. a. Set the stitch selector at W b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches. b, Sew marking of the buttonhole. c. Stop sewing at the right stitch, c. Stop sewing at the right stitch. NOTE: When sewing at the edge of fabric, set sliding buttonhole... -
Page 38: Performance Problems Chart
SECTION PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS What to Do When PROBLEM incorrect size needle. Skipping Stitches Bent or blunt needle. incorrect setting ot needle. Tight upper thread tension. Starting to stitch too last. improper threading. Tight upper thread tension. incorrect size needle. Breaking Upper Thread Sharp eye in needle. - Page 39 What to Do When (Continued) PROBLEM Incorrect size needle, Improper threading. Loose upper thread tension, Pulling fabric, Irregular Stitches Loose presser foot. Unevenly wound bobbin, Nicks or burrs at hole ot needle plate, Pulling labric, Incorrect size needle. Breaking Needle Incorrect setting of needle.
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Page 40: Section Care For The Machine
SECTION CARE FOR THE MACHINE Replacing the Light Bulb Cleaning To insure that your machine operates at its best, you need to keep the essential The teed dogs and shuttle race areas can attract dust and lint. Your machine can become sluggish or knock loudly if a thread is caught. -
Page 41: Clean The Shuttle Race
_, Clean the Shuttle Race This area must be kept tree of dust, lint and occasional tangled thread, Clean the shuttle race area about every three months. Center p_n oi lhe shullle Lever Lever Bobbi_ _''_" To Replace Shuttle Assembly: To Clear} the Shuttle Area: 1. -
Page 42: 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 ]s not used for an extended time, oil it beiore sewing. Use good quality sewing machine oil, One or two drops of oil is sufficient, Remove excess oil, otherwise it may stain fabric. -
Page 43: Parts List
PARTS LIST AIt parts listed herein may be ordered trom any Sears store or service center. WHEN ORDERING INFORMATION: 1. PART NUMBER 3. MODEL NUMBER If the parts you need are not stocked transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Ret. - Page 44 MACHINE Sears will, tree of charge, repair defects in material or workmanship including electronic components, ADJUSTMENTS Sears wifl, tree of charge, reptace any parts and provide mechanical THE SEWING MACHINE TO THE NEAREST STATES. AND CO. D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, which appear ÷...
- Page 45 MACHINE Now that you have purchased your Kenmore Sewing Machine, should a need ever ex+st lor repair parts or service, simpty contact your nearest Sears Serv+ce Center+ Be sure to prov+de all pertinent tacts when you cal+ or visit+ The model number wilt be shown on the nomenclature page 4 for location.