Page 1: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Knowing Your Sewing Machine identifying Parts ......Installing Machine ......Winding the Bobbin ......Threading the Bobbin Case ...."[hreading of Top Thread ..... Using the Controls Top Tension Control ....Adjusting Bobbin Tension ....Checking Tensions .......
Page 2: Knowing Your Sewing Machine
1. KNOWING YOUR MACHINE- FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW ® ® ® ® 1. Hand Hole Cover Plate 11. Upper Thread Guides 20. Clutch Knob 26. Pressure Regulator 2. Seam Guide Lines 12. Special Stitch Variegator 21. Hand Wheel 27. Presser Foot Lever 3.
Page 3: Installing Machine
INSTALLING MACHINE WINDINGTHE BOBBIN ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® Lower machine head front Loosen the two hinge screws under 1. Draw thread from spool through 4. Release clutch by turning clutch holes in the rear edge of the ma- cabinet flap.
Page 4: Threading The Bobbincase
THREADING THE BOBBINCASE THREADINGOF TOP THREAD ® Fig. 1 ® ® Fig. 2 ® ® Fig. 3 1. To remove bobbin from the shuttle, 6. Pull thread under tension spring. can be slipped into the hook (See Fig. Place thread on spool pin as shown raise needle to its highest position.
Page 5: Top Tension Control
CONTROLS TENSION CONTROL ADJUSTING TOP TENSIONS A perfect straight stitch will have threads locked between the two layers of fabric with no loops on top or bottom. Upper thread too tight Probably the most important control on your machine is this one that regulates your top thread tension.
Page 6: Adjusting Bobbin Tension
CHECKING TENSIONS ADJUSTING BOBBIN TENSION, Bobbin tension requires adjusting less frequently than upper thread To check the thread tension balance, be sure to use mercerized thread of the tension. same size on the top and on the bobbin; and a sharp, correctly sized needle for the fabric you are sewing.
Page 7: Stitch Length Control
STITCH LENGTH CONTROL STITCH LENGTH CONTROL The stitch length control regulates the length of the stitch you select. THE HIGHER THE NUMBER - THE SHORTER THE STITCH. Turn only the outer rim of this control to set the stitch length. The number on stitch length control indicates stitch number per inch.
Page 8: Special Stitch Variegator
SPECIAL STITCH VARIEGATOR SPECIAL STITCH DIAL There are certain types of utility stitches will use often in your home sewing. This control enables to just dial the stitch need task at hand. All stitches printed in red on the dial must be sewn with the Special Stitch Variegator set at the Red Dot.
Page 9 BLIND STITCH SETTING CAM SETTING Blind hems are made by using the setting shown above with the Stitch Variegator set onthe red dot. The CAM setting on the dial is used whenever you wish to use any of the 14 insert cams to make decorative embroidery patterns.
Page 10: Pressure Regulator
OTHER ADJUSTMENTS OF MACHINE IN SEWING FEED DOG CONTROL In addition to the obviouscontrolsof your machine, there are other small The feed dog control is located on the regulatorsand controlsto aid you in using your sewing machine. right front of the machine bedplate. There are a few times when you want PRESSURE REGULATOR...
Page 11: Multi Purpose Needle Plate
ACCESSORIES NEEDLES MULTI PURPOSE NEEDLE PLATE (Flat-bedtype) Use KENMORE needles. The size of This multi purpose needle plate pro- the needle should conform with the vides a small round hole for straight Fig. 1 size of the thread and be_...
Page 12: Presser Feet
PRESSER FEET NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART To change the various presser feet, raise the presser bar to its highest FABRIC THREAD SIZE NEEDLE SIZE position by lifting the presser foot lever. Loosen the presser foot thumb Polyester Core/Cotton Whip Lightweight: Batiste, Dimity, screw, choose the proper foot, insert...
Page 13: Buttonhole Attachment
Kenmore sewing machine. Below are some good habits to follow each your Attachment Box: time you sit down to sew: 1.
Page 14: Garment Construction Stitches
GARMENT CONSTRUCTION STITCHES TURNING A SQUARE CORNER STRAIGHT STITCHING Cornering Guide To turn a square corner 5/8" from Set your machine just as shown in the the fabric edge, stop stitching with illustration in order to straight stitch. the needle tip piercing the fabric, important each...
Page 15: Chain Stitching
CHAIN STITCHING START TO SEW Before you sew with chain stitch on Your machine will make a special your fabric, test on a scrap of fabric temporary type stitch-a chain stitch. you plan to use. Upper thread tension The chain stitch is made by the upper should be slightly tighter than for thread only.
Page 16: Stretch Stitching
STRETCH STITCHING RICK-RACK STRETCH STITCHING The stitches shown below are all for use with stretch and knit fabrics. These are special stitches built in to the machine for your quick selection. SETTINGS 1. Straight Stretch Special Stitch Dial - _l_l=.--- 2.
Page 17 SERGING OR PINE LEAF OVEREDGE STRETCH o oVo STRETCH STITCHING STITCHING SETTINGS SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial - ,,,=zuz Special Stitch Dial - _//// Metal Cam - White Zone Stitch Length Control - 12 to 10 Stitch Width Control Other settings are exactly same as Pine Special Stitch Variegator Leaf Stitching.
Page 18: Special Finishing Stitches
After the basic construction of your garment is finished, there are still many Guide pin hole finishing touches to be done. To aid your completion of your garment, the SETTINGS Kenmore has been designed to do the following tasks that formerly had to be Pinion gear done by hand.
Page 19: Appliqueing
APPLIQUEING Fig. 2 Hem folded back Fold hem back against right side of garment with basted raw edge extend- ing about 1/8" to right of garment SETTINGS fold. Same as with Satin Stitching. Select an applique design to be applied to your garment and baste it in place.
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Page 22: P/" Caring For The Machine
4. CARING FOR THE MACHINE CLEANING OILING Fig. 1 Cleaning the feed dogs with a brush. To insure the best possible operation of your machine, it is necessary to keep the essential parts" clean at all times. Using a small brush, remove Fig.
Page 23: Oiling Under Arm Cover Plate
OILING UNDER ARM COVER PLATE OILING UNDERSIDE Remove arm cover plate to oil points indicated in top of machine head. Tilt machinehead backto oil pointsindicatedon underside of machine. To remove cover plate lift cover. OILING IN FACE COVER PLATE Swing hinged face cover plate open and oil points indicated in illustration,...
Page 24: Parts List
DESCRIPTIONS 28775 Shuffle 6782 "Q FOOT",. 28776 Chainstitch adapter 6882 "O SET",. 31982 Chainstitch needle plate 6864 Needle threader (Model 17570) 6861 Buttonhole opener 36211 Chainstitch needle plate 35(]_4 Buttonhole cover p_te (Model 17571, 17572) (Model 17570) 1222 Bobbinwinder tension disc...
Page 25 SEWING MACHINE Now that you have purchased your Sewing Machine, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck Co. or Simpsons-Sears Limited Stores. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit°...

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