Table Of Contents - Kenmore Sewing Machine User Manual

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SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE
A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available ...................................... 4
Locate and Identify the Parts ....................................................... 4
Identify the Accessories ............................................................... 5
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2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING
Set Up the Machine ...................................................................... 6
Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power ........................ 6
Foot Control Use ..................................................................... 6
Setting Spool Pins ................................................................... 8
Adjust the Presser Foot Lever ................................................. 8
Thread Cutter .......................................................................... 8
Free Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table ................ 9
• Accessories Storage Box ........................................................ 9
• Changethe Presser Foot ........................................................ 9
Choose the Needle and Thread ................................................... 9
• To Change the Needle ............................................................ 9
• Checkthe Needle .................................................................. 12
• Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart ................... 12
Prepare the Bobbin .................................................................... 15
• To Remove the Bobbin Case lrom the Machine ................... 15
• Wind the Bobbin ............................................................ 15- 17
• Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case ................................. 18
Prepare the Top Thread ............................................................. 19
• Thread the Needle ............................................................. 19
a ';P_ _:_in Thread .::_:_:!_._!_._;.!_._ _._............ 21
Adjust the Top Thread Tension ............................................ 23, 26
Reverse Stitch Control ............................................................... 26
Stitch Selector ............................................................................ 29
Stitch Length Control ................................................................. 30
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance (Model 12014 only) ................ 30
Starting To Sew .......................................................................... 32
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Straight Stitches ......................................................................... 35
• Straight Stitch ........................................................................ 35
• Usethe Seam Guides ........................................................... 35
• Turn aSquare Corner ............................................................ 35
• Topstitching ........................................................................... 38
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• Left Needle Position .............................................................. 38
• Sewin aZipper ......................................................... 39-40, 43
• Usethe Darning Plate ........................................................... 44
• Darning .................................................................................. 44
Zigzag Stitches ................................................................... 47 ~ 58
Basic Zigzag .......................................................................... 47
Satin Stitch ............................................................................ 49
Applique ................................................................................ 50
Bar Tacking ........................................................................... 50
Sew a Button ......................................................................... 51
Overcasting Stitch ................................................................. 53
Three-Step Zigzag ................................................................ 54
Lace Work ............................................................................. 55
Blind Hemming ...................................................................... 56
• Shell Stitching ........................................................................ 58
Stretch Stitches (Model 12014 only) ......................................... 59
• Straight Stretch (Model 12014 only) ...................................... 59
• Rick-Rack Stretch (Model 12014 only) .................................. 60
• Overcast Stretch Stitching (Model 12014 only) ..................... 61
• Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching (Model 12014 only) ........ 63
Buttonholes .......................................................................... 64, 67
• Feather Stitch (Model 12014 only) .......................................... 68
• Decorate with Geometric Patterms ....................................... 69
4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART
SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE
Replacing the Light Bulb ............................................................ 73
Cleaning the Machine ................................................................ 73
• Clean the Feed Dogs ............................................................ 73
• Clean the Shuttle Race ......................................................... 75
Oiling the Machine ..................................................................... 77
• Oil Behind the Face Cover Plate and Under .......................... 77
• Oil the Underside ................................................................... 77
PARTS LIST .................................................................................................... 80