Kenmore 1347 Instructions Manual page 26

1, Test 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, Do not
be afraid to change your needle frequently., Many of the new fabrics
made of synthetic blends tend to dull the needles more easily than
fabrics made of natural fibers_
.
Before placing the material on the machine, see that the ends of the
threads have been drawn about 4 inches to the rear of the machine,
Hold on to threads during the sewing of the first 3 or 4 stitches of the
seam,
Test the machine stitch on a scrap of fabric you plan to use, The fabric
should be double thickness Adjust the machine for the length of stitch
and tension suitable to your fabric_
4. Fabric should be placed under the presser foot with the bulk of the
material tO the left of the needle and the right edge of the material placed
on the 5/8" seam marking on the needle plate when making a simple
seam,
5, Run the machine at a stow even speed, The more pressure you put on
the speed control, the faster the machine will sew
6, Fasten each seam by back tacking at the beginning and end of the seam,
7. Always finish sewing each seam with the needle at its highest poinL
8 Guide the fabric gently with your hand in front of the needle. Never
pull or hold the fabric in such a way that the normal feeding is altered,
9. When turning the hand wheel manually, always turn it toward you.