Presser Foot; Feed Dog Control; Picking Up Bobbin Thread - Kenmore 16 Instructions Manual

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PICKING UP BOBBIN T HREAD
Raise presser foot lever. Hold needle thread loosely in
left hand and rotate hand wheel toward you one complete
turn. Bring bobbin thread up by pulling upper thread
CSee illustration]. Place threads back under presser foot.
ADJUSTING THEPRESSURE OFTHEPRESSER FOOT
Push down outer ring of presser foot knob CSee illustra-
tion]. This will release pressure of presser foot. To
increase pressure, push down inner pin until suitable
pressure is obtained.
For ordinary sewing, the inner pin should be about half
way down. When sewing multiple thickness or heavy
material, reduce the pressure. Increase it when sewing
sheer fabrics.
Insufficient pressure may cause skipped stitches or difficul-
ty in guiding the fabric. If feed dog or presser foot
marks appear on the fabric, reduce the pressure.
FEED DOG CONTROL
The feed dog control knob is situated on the right front
of machine bedplate. When knob is turned to the left,
feed dog drops and does not pull material. This allows
the operator freedom of movement of material, as for
darning. For regular sewing, turn knob to the right, _U"
(Feed dog up).