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- Page 1 DPX55016 INSTRUCTIONS MODEL I252 o ZIGo ZAG SEWING MACHINE iiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiii!ili!ill iiiiiiiii_i!iiiii_Kii_iiii!iiiiii_iiiii!i!_i_ili!ii!!!ii_...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Section I Knowing Your Sewing Machine Identifying Parts ........2, 3 Installing Machine ........Converting to Free-arm Sewing ....Winding the Bobbin ........Threading the Bobbin Case ......Threading of Top Thread ......Using the Controls Adjusting Top Tension ......Adjusting Bobbin Tension ....... -
Page 3: Stitch Width Control
1. Needle Plate 12. Stitch Selector Presser Foot 13. Stitch WidthControl 3. Thread Guide 14. Stitch Length Control Needle Clamp Screw 15. Stitch Modifier 5. Thread Guide Buttonhole Control 6. Top Thread Tension Control 16. Reverse Stitch Control Face Cover Thread Guide 17. -
Page 4: Pressure Regulator
22. Electric Cord Receptacle 29. Pressure Regulator 23. Nomenclature Plate 30. Presser Foot Lever 31.Thread Cutter 24. Clutch K nob 32. Presser Foot Thumb S crew 25. Hand W heel 26. Bobbin Winder 33. Feed D ogs 27. Thread Spool Pins 28. - Page 5 Fig. 1 Fig. 3 Fig. 2 Fig. 4 To install the machine in a Sears cabinet, Place cover machine with word position machine head cabinet plat- "SEARS" on handle facing you. The case form so that holes on bottom of machine slopes in th_ same direction...
- Page 6 Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Remove the extension table from the 2. To replace the table, simply slide it machine by folding the support along the free its original pulling table left, position and place supporting leg in (Fig. 1, 2) down position.
- Page 7 ® Release clutch by turning clutch Push bobbin winder shaft right knob toward you. (Fig. 1) until clicks. Hold onto thread. (Fig. 4) Draw thread from spool through bobbin winder tension disc Start machine. thread that shown. (Fig. 2) held will snap.
- Page 8 i_i _ _i_ il _ ® ® ® ® ® • 1. Remove the extension table from the Insert bobbin into bobbin case mak- machine pulling it to the left. sure thread coming from Open the shuttle cover. (Fig. 1) bobbin as shown.
- Page 9 Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig2 Place thread on spool pin as shown with Thread take up lever from right left. thread corn ng from back (See Fig. 4). spool. Draw thread through thread guide Continue to thread down through lower as shown in Fig.
- Page 10 _ ii!_ i!!!i_ _i_ i Uii!il, ij_i _ii , ii i_ ¸ _i! !_!i i!__ii _!i_ Probably the most important control on your machine is this one that regulates your top thread tension. It consists of discs between which the thread passes.
- Page 11 ?_ _ii_i_ill !i_iii_ __i_ ?!iii!i_i_!i !!i i_i ji i_i? Bobbin t ension r equires adjusting less frequently thantheupper t hread t ension. If thestitch issatisfactory buttheseam ispuckered, it may benecessary toloosen thetension o n boththetop andbottom threads. Besureto balance them indicated on Page 9.
- Page 12 _iill i _ _ !_i iiiill ¸_i ill !ii i !i,liiii ii_ ! ii i !i _ii iiiili :_ii_ ¸¸¸ili¸ 'ii ! The easiest way tocheck t ensions istosew amedium z igzag stitch onthe fabric y ou willbeusing. Use theappropriate type ofthread a nd needle.
- Page 14 FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW...
- Page 17 SELECTOR STITCH WIDTH...
- Page 18 SELECTOR STITCH WIDTH SELECTOR STITCH WIDTH SELECTOR STITCH WIDTH...
- Page 19 In addition to the obvious controls of your machine, there are other small regulators and controls to aid you in using your sewing machine. Push down the outer ring of the pressure regulator. This will release the pressure on the presser foot. (See above).
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Page 20: Darning Plate
There a re afew times w hen youwant t o controlthe feedingof the fabric yourself. Raise needle to its highest position a ndraise presser foot.Attach darning plate over n eedle plate shown i n Fig.1. Youmaythendetermine the movement ofthefabric y ourself. Fig. -
Page 21: Seam Guides
Seam guides are printed on either side of the needle plate to aid you in guiding your fabric. GUIDE LINE EXTENDING ABOVE THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NEEDLE PLATE IS THE "ALL IMPORTANT" 5/8" SEAM LINE. cornering guides convenient when turning a square corner 5/8"... - Page 22 !iii_!i _ii;ii i_!iii _i i!!!! filia !_i! !_!_ ii_: _i ¸_ Use KENMORE needles. The size of the needle should conform with the size of the thread and both should be suitable Fig. 1 to the fabric (See next page).
- Page 23 _!iiiill !!i!ii_i !!!!i i!i! ii! f ill iiii!i_i_i_i ji!l i l;i _!! _i!i_iiiiii!ii!i_ i!_ i !;_i_ !i!i!!_ ;i!_i_iii_il;ii!!iii!i,i_! _! i_i!,_ii_i _!_!!!;_i!_i::ii! ili_i ¸¸¸ NEEDLE RECOMMENDED FABRIC SIZE AND THREAD SIZE STITCH LENGTH COLOR SETTING LIGHTWEIGHT: Batiste, Dimity, 9-BROWN Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap Chiffon, Silks,...
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Page 24: Presser Foot Lever
To change the various presser feet, raise the presser bar to its highest position lifting the presser foot lever. Loosen the presser foot thumb screw, choose proper foot, insert from front. Tighten the screw using the large screw driver to make certain the foot is secure. You have been given a variety of presser feet: A. - Page 25 Check the needle-it should be straight, properly set and sharp on the point. It should be the correct size for the fabric and thread being used. Change your needle frequently. Many of the new fabrics made of synthetic blends tend to dull the needles more easily than fabrics...
- Page 26 _ :i; !i _vi! !_:: :iili _ :::_ :;_ i :!_ ::_;:_; iii_; _ :_ :: ! i: J i_i_i ii!i_;i!!i ¸¸¸ i!i ! i::i _!_i _iii_!i ::!i_i _!_!_!_!i!_i!i!i!_!_ ¸i!iil _iiiiii!i _III!I ¸iiiiii! ¸ i!!iliiii_i _!_i_i!ii_i_i_i_!_!_i_i_!!_!_!i!i!!!i!!!_!!_i_!!!_!_!!_!i!ii!!!!i!_!_ii_i_!!_!_!! _i_iii_i_i_i_!!!:i_i_i_i_i!!_i_i!i_i_i!_!_!_!i!i!!_!_i_i_ii_ii_!_!_!i ¸iiiiii_iii_i_i!ii!i!:ii_!i!ii!i!il _i!!i!iiii!iiiiii!iii!i_iii!iil i_i_ _:_ _ i_ __ ¸_ _?_ __i)_ _iG Set your machine...
- Page 27 _ !i !! ii _:_i !i:i ¸_iliilii_i¸ !il _':i C_ill! !i !ii C'i best straight stitch length to use with medium weight fabrics is 10 to 12 stitches per inch. To control stitch length, just turn your control dial as shown. When have seams...
- Page 28 This typeof stitching g reatly e xpands theuseof yourmachine. Thisis the feature thatenables youto overcast seams, applique and buttonhole. Simply use the settingsindicated in the illustration forthesimple z igzag. Follow directions given inthefollowing p ages formore specific uses. ,!ii, y iiii i i ¸ ,'; _ :/_ i!illii!i _ i! ¸¸Gi _i ii This is one of the more frequently used zigzag stitches...
- Page 29 _ _! i i lil i!iii_!, !_!ii i_i_i!i! i i !i!i! i!i!i!! iii i_ii iiiilili !i!i! iiii'i!i!i !i!i!i_i _ii _i_i _i!i_i!i_i_i!i!i !i!!!!i!i!ill iii_i_i_ iiiii_il iiiiii_i _i_!_i_i _iiiiiii i!i_ii!i !i_i_i_i _i!i!i!i !iii_i_i !iiiiill ii!i!!_! _!ii_i!i !iiiiii! iiiiii! Jil i_i i_i _i_!i !_!_!_ii iiii!i!i i_i_!i!i...
- Page 30 :iiii!!:iii ijii ¸¸ i i!i i i!ii ¸¸¸¸¸ C; iili ,!iiiii iiii ii_!i i,il;i _!!i!iii_i,:" ? / _'_¸¸ V,? (': :_€ i 7_ ¸- • > ; WIDTH > < > Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that might use a zig zag stitch.
- Page 31 This isthesame t ypeofstitch used by thegarment industry inmaking s ports- wear. I t is used forseams o f 3/8" to 1/4".The seam is formed a nd finished inone operation. It must b eused when you are making swimwear, ski p ants a nd other g arments thatrequire stretch.
- Page 32 i::i_j U_ } iliiil i i ¸ ii!i,ii 0 ::!ii i!_ ¸i ii ii>! !i C il!i LENGTHEN I1 S"ORTEN Stitch modifier should be in the detent position between white S and L for most materials. Depending upon the type fabric used, you may need to adjust this control to match...
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Page 33: Buttonhole Guide
Carefully mark the buttonhole length on your garment. Place the fabric with buttonhole marked under the buttonhole foot. Pull the guide foot (A) all the way forward so that the index mark (B) is aligned with the graduation (C), with thread to rear. - Page 34 stitch selector at4_]. Stitch forward until you approach the front marking buttonhole. Stop sewing at the left stitch raise needle to its highest position. Step 2 stitch selector at E] again bartack several times. Raise needle at its highest position. Step 3 stitch selector...
- Page 35 1. Finish edge anyway desire. Turn appropriate width. (Fig. 1) Inside of Fig. 1 Fold garment away from leaving 1/8" of hem edge extending. (Fig. 2) Place garment under presser foot such a manner that straight stitches will be sewn extended edge.
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Page 36: Appliqueing
_ii_ici_ _!_c_::_ • _i!i / !} > ,) S f< >> Closely spaced zigzag stitches are called satin stitches. This is an attractive stitch used for appliqueing, monogramming, buttonhole making. Whenever you are using this stitch, it is well to remember to loosen the'tension the top thread slightly. - Page 37 iii_i _i_i!_'i_i_;!!_i_!! iil _il}iii_il 1. Align holes of button with slot of presser foot lower foot hold the button securely. Turn hand wheel manually until needle point is just above button. Adjust stitch width control so needle will enter left hole of the button.
- Page 38 ¸¸¸¸0¸¸¸¸¸¸¸% To repair a straight or three-cornered tear, position the tear under the needle in such a way that the stitching catches both sides of the tear. When mending three-cornered tear, stitch from each i, _ ;::;_:;_:/_;;_;_i;;_.: __ :_:_.;l:_,)l:,ld_-: x-x.::._. _, _ end to the center.
- Page 39 Select anapplique design t obeapplied toyourgarment andbaste it in place. Satin stitch around t herawedge ofthe applique completely covering theedge. You maywant to do this with a contrasting colorof thread or same color.
- Page 40 _ _ _ _ _ _ _, _ _ _ _ __;__ _ _ _::_ !i!iii!iiiii!iii_i i_!i!!_i!i_i_!i!i!i!_!_i_!_!_!_i_i_i_!_!_ _i!_iii!i_i!_!_!_i_i!i_i!ii_i!i!i!_ ¸ii!i!iii!i!i!i!iii_i!i!ii:i_ii!ii _iiiiiiiil;iiii_i_iiiiiii_i!i!i!! _!_!_i!i!i_!_!_i_!i!i This sewing machine can be used like a flat bed machine, but easily converts free machine removing extension table. The free arm enables you to sew tubular types of pieces more easily.
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- Page 43 Fig. 1 Cleaning the feed dogs with brush. To insure the best possible operation your machine, it is necessary to keep the essential parts clean at all times. Using a small brush, remove lint that Fig. 1 accumulates shuttle area around the feed dogs.
- Page 44 i_i! iiii¸i!_i i liilill i!i _il _!_ilil !_i i ! _ _iii_i ¸i ¸ ¸¸ i i ¸¸¸¸¸¸¸!!i i i! ¸¸II Remove armcover p late to oilpoints i ndicated in top of machine head. T o remove c over p late, l oosen u ptwo top screws a ndlift thecoverplate as illustrated below.
- Page 45 Tiltmachine head b ack a nd remove bottom covers and rear support tooilpoints indicated onunderside ofmachine. Toremove bottom covers and rear s upport, remove screws (A),(B),(C), ( D),(E) a nd(F)asshown b elow. Rear Support...
- Page 46 Swing face cover plate open and oil points indicated in illustration.
- Page 48 parts listed herein be ordered from Sears, Roebuck Simpsons-Sears Limited store or service center. FOLLOWING WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE INFORMATION: PART DESCRIPTION 1. PART NUMBER NAME OF ITEM MODEL NUMBER shown on the nomenclature plate. (See Section 1, page 3 for location.) If the parts need are not stocked...
- Page 50 SEWING MACHINE Now that you have purchased your Sewing Machine, should need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact Sears Service Center most Sears, Roebuck Co. or Simpsons-Sears Limited Stores. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. The model number of your...