Set The Speed Range Switch; Changing Needle; To Remove And Attach The Foot Holder - Kenmore 385.18630 Owner's Manual

Set the speed range switch
Your machine has two ranges of speed -- a low range for
slower, intricate work and high one for faster, general work.
On the low setting the machine will sew no faster than
appoximatelytwo-thirdthe speed of the high one, even when
the foot controlis fully depressed.
NOTE: It is advisable not to change the speed range
switch while machine is running.
Changing Needle
1L_Needle clamp screw
(_) Pin
Needle clamp
[] Turn off the power switch.
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning
the handwheel counterclockwise, toward you, and
lowering the presser foot.
Loosen the needle clamp screw (_ by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the needle clamp Q_).
[] Insert a new needle into the needle clamp (_) with
the flat side to the rear.
When insertingthe needle into the needle clamp (_),
push itup as far as it goes. Tighten the needle clamp
screw 1_ firmly by turning it clockwise.
[] To check for a good needle, place the flat side of
the needle onto somethingflat (needle plate, glass,
etc.)
The gap between the needle and the flat surface
should be consistent. Never use a bent or blunt
needle.
A damaged needle can cause permanent snags
or runs in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics.
To Remove and Attach the Foot Holder
O Thumb screw
(_) Foot holder
1_) Presser bar
[] To remove:
Remove the thumb screw O by turning it
counterclockwise with a screwdriver.
[] To attach:
Match the hole in the foot holder(_ with the threaded
hole in the presser bar(_). Fit the thumb screwO into
the hole. _ghten the screw (_) by turning it clockwise
with screwdriver.
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