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- Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL OVERLOCK 385. 564180 MODEL...
- Page 2 This will help you is always available at your nearest Sears Retail Store. Please remember, number and serial number when you inquire. (wall receptacle) is the same as the rated voltage when changing needles,...
- Page 3 KNOW YOUR MACHINE SECTION Locate and Identify the Parts ... Identify the Accessories ... SECT! ON PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power Foot Control How to Turn Hand Wheel ... Opemng and Closing the Side Cover Opening and Closing...
- Page 4 Carrying handle Face plate Thread take-up lever thread gude Let[ needle thread tension dia! Need le thread guide Rigilt needle tllread guide Side cover Upper looper thread guide (t) Upper looper thread tension dial Lower looper thread gude (1) Lower looper thread tension dial Looper cover -Stitch tength...
- Page 5 Needle clamp screws Upper knife Needle ptate Presser foot Needle plate set screw Knife holder knife Lower looper thread guide Lower looper thread guide Needle bar thread guide Needle clamp Foot holder Upper looper Upper looper thread guide Lower looper Upper looper thread guide (2) "!_...
- Page 6 _IU_ chrin_ Swit_ J_w_ Power supply plug supply conneCtOr Machine plug Power switch NOTE: Before inserting plug into your machine, sure power switch OFF, Check your outlet to be sure it is a 110to Volt AC out_et. insert machine plug into the three-prong plug...
- Page 7 _eel Always t urnhand wheel toward you. ¸¸, Side To open: Push the side cover to the left. To close: Push the side cover to the right and slightly toward the mach}ne body, For Your Safety: Always close both side and looper covers when the machine...
- Page 8 • v ":: :: ! =i::_: L•¸": •:i/>;: ?i:¸ :! • ••i_•LI / h :¸" _'_•i':'_ ,:i::•j!:j ii:¸ >!:i:: :-:•7_: ••:• :•_ _" : •/:=::-• The Position 0fThread GuideBar e bar |Thread gutde I I1"_ _! lJ?l I H----J , 11_-I_s,o_4,, Jl II _II fi LOI ®...
- Page 9 ,; Raising. o_ L "_ ;'=_ ,_: T :_,:_"_ ;,._o _=_,,:werin= , _,.g _=., _ =thePresser Foot, _'= :_.._ _feSSer _oOt Iifter By raising or lowering presser foot lifter, the presser foot goes up and down. While in operation, keep the presser foot lowered except...
- Page 10 ::i I : T h _ead inglthe Mach ine I I. Green 3.Blu e_------___,::2_] IJ ,_'k p.Orano - Threading Chart (Located behind tooper cover) your convenience, your Kenmore ovedock has been pre-threaded. choice of threads, follow these simple instructions: Connect the power supply plug to the wall...
- Page 11 e Threading the Lower Looper Open the looper and side covers. Loosen screw and remove presser foot assembly. Place the spool of thread on the right side spool pin. * Points to thread lower looper are marked in green. ® Thread guide ®...
- Page 12 " 0 ,deI41 I\II hl I\ /, Lower looper thread I Lower looper Insert the thread between tension Pass the thread discs from right Then pull Pass the both sides thread firmly take-up between tension discs, Pass the Pass thread through lower f3) and I4).
- Page 13 e Threading the Upper Looper Place spool thread on the spool pm second from the right. Points thread upper Iooper marked in red, Draw thread through Pass the thread thread guide second holes from the right from back to from right front, guide plate...
- Page 14 toope_ thread ,ens,on dia, thread between Insert tension discs from the right, Then pufl both sides of thread. Pass the thread through upper looper thread guide (1). Pass the thread through upper looper thread guJde (2). Pass the thread through the looper thread take-...
- Page 15 Threading the Needle on the Right © Place the spool of thread on the spool pin second from the left. + Points to thread needle on the right are marked in blue. gu+de Thread ® Draw thread through thread second from the left from...
- Page 16 tension Right needle threat dial Insert the thread between tension discs from the right. Then pull both sides of thread. Thread take-up lever thread guide Right needle thread guide ®® Turn hand wheet toward to bring need{e bar to its highest position, then pass...
- Page 17 e Threading the Needle on the Left ® Place the spool of thread on the left side spool pin. Points to thread for needle on the teft are marked in orange. Thread guide Draw the thread through the thread guide the le/t from back to front, Thread...
- Page 18 needle thread [ension dial lever thread Thread take-up guide 2® ...J Insert thread between tension discs from the right. Then pull both sides of thread. Turn hand wheel toward bring needle bar to its highest position, then pass the thread through thread take-up...
- Page 19 !iiii!ii t Insert fabric under the toe ot When the foot. continue is not necessary raise to produce fooL) 12 cm (5") chain slightly Turn the hand wheel gently toward a couple of turns and check thread chain. Then start sewing slowly.
- Page 20 Securing Ends To avokd unravelling, _t Is necessary to leave a thread one of the lotlowmg methods. At the Begmn|ng Separate the end of threads and knot, Thread tile chain through a large eyed needle, and weave that chain Cut the chain at the edge of fabric, Then apply Backstitchmg Before...
- Page 21 At the End You can use the same methods as at the beginning Serge one stitch off the end of seam. to secure the end of seam except "Backstttching", or the methods ®® Rinse the needle and presser foot, gently pull the threads off the prong.
- Page 22 :Thread Tension (4 threads) Thread Tension Dial Setting mark Loosen Tighten Correct Tension looper Needle thread on the rtght Thread Tension Need Ie thread Needle thread tension (L) tension (R) Upper looper Lower looper thread tension thread tension The line below the setting of 3 on each of the dials indicates...
- Page 23 Thread Tension Adjustment Set all four thread tension dials at "3" Then sew, and check Wrong Tension on the left ts loose. looper thread Cower looper thread Tighten needle thread tenston the left. Needle thread Needle lhread tension _enston O) Q Upper looper Lower...
- Page 24 Wrong Tension _er thread is tight and/or read is loose. looper thread Loosen fewer looper thread tension and!or tighten upper looper thread tension. Needle tt_read Needle tl_tead tens_o_ ILl _enslon (R) Uppe[ looper Lower looper the*cad tenSlO_*_ lt_read tension Wrong Tension thread is tlght...
- Page 25 Using the Needle on the Right Only (for narrow three-thread sergmg) Disconnect the machine from the power suppiy. Remove needle and the thread the left, Then tighten needle clamp screw on the left slightly to avoid tosing the screw. To change to the other needle in three-thread serging...
- Page 26 Thread Tension Adjustment " Set alt three thread tension dials at "3" Then sew. and check Wrong Tension _read is loose. Tighten needle thread tension. Needte thread Needle thread tet_ston tension {R } Upper IDoper Lower looper thread tension thread tens{o_ It Is easier to adjust by using 3 different colors ot thread,...
- Page 27 To select stitch length, turn the dial. The larger the number, the longer the stitch. The stitch length can be adjusted from 1 to 5 mm, 5/! 28" to 25/128"'). Posit_on "R" is for rolled and narrow hemmings. To increase It iS not necessary When you sew heavy or lightweight...
- Page 28 "i:i:_ Removing the Presse_:Foot iool _if ter 11_ Ratse the needle and presser toot. zFoo! holder Lever _ of foot Press the lever located the back holder, The presser foot will drop off. _foove Place the presser foot so that the pin on the foot ties just under...
- Page 29 Needle clamp screws Needle clamp screw [he Iett ® To Attach Disconnect machine from the power supply. Insert Raise the needle to its highest position. flat Then loosen needle clamp screw touches the needle you are going to remove, clamp To attach Refer to page 24 for changing...
- Page 30 _To Disengage the Upper: Knife: --b.-'--..b,>_<d_tt! IlO__f'C""no Upper topper knob _'_Upper, ... J 1_) Disconnect the machine from the powersupply. Open the looper and side covers. Turn upper knife knob toward while pushing it m to the right, then guide the hole on upper knife...
- Page 31 ® Regular (ior normal Sewing} Stamp on the reverse "S ... stde ol the plate " Select the needle plate for your sewing need. Your overlock is shipped with the regular needle For your Safety: When change the needle plate or adjust the seam width, nected from the power...
- Page 32 Type Type of Fabric L_ght Cotton Organdy, Georgette, wetght Lawn, Crepe de chine, Silk Synthetic Limng. Medium Cotton Cotton, Linen, Satin, weight Silk Ordinary tabrlc. Synthetic Heavy Cotton Tweed, Coating, Demm, weight Silk Doeskin, Thick fabric. Synthetic Knits Cotton Kmtted fabrfc Synthetic Woolly...
- Page 33 < Application > Machine Setting Roiled Hemming Picot Edging Stitch Length Needle Remove the left needle. Needle Plate Rolled hemming needle plate. (Marked R on reverse side.) Refer to page 30 tot changing the needle plate. Narrow Hemming...
- Page 34 Thread, Fabric and Range of the Tension Dial (3 Threads) Tension dial settings may vary depending on the type and thickness Fabric Needle thread Upper and lower looper threads Needle Standard setting Lfghtwetgh fabric such as tenslon Upper looper organdy, crepe dials thread [ens_on...
- Page 35 Adjusting Thread Tension How to Adjust the Thread Set the tension dials as shown For Rolled page 33, Wrong Sew and check the tensions, ,%_.,._ -- For better result - i_;!_,t_ t eai:t+:÷,, t ::::::= , ._ _@x,,, _,_,_j_,,>,!_!i_>ii_!_!_ ii _, ii! _i ! i i!)i!i!!i!iii'i !!i!!ii iii! _i iiil !i!i :i_i i:ii_ :-:::, : _htead::::_ : :,:':: Rolled...
- Page 36 Thread, < Application > /Overedgmg Fabric, Range of the Tension and Machine Setting Fabric Thread " Needle Synthetic No. 60_ thread Silk No. 50_80 Medium Upper Buttonhole twist looper Lightweight woof yarn Heavy thread Fabric Lower Synthetic No. 60_ looper Silk No.
- Page 37 Fabric, Thread Fabric < App|ication > Light Medium Fabric Machine Setting Refer ment. and Machine Setting Thread Needle thread Synthetic No. 60 _ 80 on the rtght Silk No. 50 _ 80 Upper and lower Synthetic No, 60 "* 100 Silk No.
- Page 38 Disconnect the machine from the power supply before Open the looper cover, Remove the waste materials with a lint brush, You may use vacuum cleaner to clean the upper knife cleaning. Needle pla SCreW Open the looper and side covers, Remove the needles and presser foot.
- Page 39 plale Disconnect machtne from power supply. Remove the face plate set screw, and remove the face plate. CAUTION! light bulb will HOT. Protect your fingers when handle it, For your safety: " The mach{ne is designed to use a 15 WATT MAXIMUM bulb bulb...
- Page 40 Disconnect the machine from the power supply before Apply a few drops of fine quality sewing machine oil to the parts indicated Oiling is recommended once a week in normal use, once in ten hours oiling. Open looper cover. end apply with arrows.
- Page 41 To Remove: Disconnect the machine trom the power supply. Open the looper and side covers. Disengage the upper knife. (Refer to page 29.) (_) Remove hexagon bolt, remove upper knife. " The lower knife wilt last over one year in normal at the same time.
- Page 42 ; _Y:T'_: _ _;=i _ ?::? :_' :_':::_:::::_:_=: What to: DO When :_ Condition The fabric is not being The feed dog is packed fed smoothly. The presser foot The needle breaks. The needle is incorrectly The needle is bent The fabric is forcefully The thread...
- Page 43 WHEN ORDERING INFORMATION: 1. PART NUMBER 3. MODEL NUMBER If the parts you need are not stocked localty, your order wilt be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Ref. No. 762402009 366413003 624801001 822020307 784806005 784860OO7...
- Page 44 Accessory box ... Carrying handle Changing needle ... Changing the needle plate ... Decorative overedglng Face plate ... 3, 38 Foot holder ... 4, 27 Foot holder set screw ... Foot control 3, 5 Hand wheel ... 3, 6 Knife holder Light bulb ...
- Page 45 Weight 15.5 lb. maximum FULL average 3) PONENTS OF OVERLOCK For five years from the date of purchase, Sears will, free of charge, repair appear in the mechanical components of the overtock machine head. FULL MENT OF OVERLOCK or #14...
- Page 46 * NAME OF ITEM * PART DESCRIPTION If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically Repair Parts Distribution Center for handling. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S,A. S-385 should a need ever...