Getting Ready To Sew; Connecting Machine To Power Supply; Before Usingyour Sewing Machine; For Your Safety - Kenmore 385.15008100 Owner's Manual

SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting Machine to Power Supply
Power supply plug
Power switch
(_ Outlet
(_ Machine socket
Machine plug
@ Light bulb
Before connecting the power cord, make sure the voltage
and frequency shown on the machine conform to your
electrical power.
1. Turn off the power switch _.
2. Insert the machine plug@into the machine socket (_.
3. Insert the power supply plug _t_into the outlet _).
4. Turn the power switch _)to turn on the power and
sewing light _).
Before
UsingYour Sewing
Machine
Before using your sewing machine for the first time, place a
waste fabric under the presser foot and run the machine
without thread for a few minutes. Wipe away any oil which
may appear.
For Your
Safety
* While in operation, always keep your eyes on the sewing
area. Do not touch any moving parts, such as the thread
take-up lever, handwheel or needle.
* Always turn off the power switch and unplug from the
power supply:
- When leaving the machine unattended
- When attaching or removing any parts
- When cleaning the machine
* Do not place anything on the foot control, when not
sewing.
Polarized
Plug
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than
the other). To reduce the risk of an electric shock, this plug
is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the
plug does not fit in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper
outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.
Foot Controller Model YC-482J-1 or TJC-150 is used with
Sewing Machine Model 385.15008XXX (XXX represents
numbers OOO through 999).
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Controlling Sewing Speed
Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control.
The harder you press on the foot control, the faster the
machine runs.
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