Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 12681 del fabbricante Sears
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SEWING MACHINE.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Dear Customer: You have just invested in a very fine zigzag sewing machine. Before using your new Kenmore machine, please pause for a moment and carefully read this booklet which contains instructions on how to operate and care for your machine.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your sewing ma(_hineis designed and constructed only for HOUSEHOLD use. Read all instruction before using this sewing machine. DAN G ER- To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS "For appliances With a potariz_ plug (one blade wider t_an the other)_ To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION SECTION KNOW YOUR MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available .............. 2 Locate and Identify the Parts .................. 2_3 Identify the Accessories ........................ 3 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine .
SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available A full line of sewing cabinets are available at your nearest Sears retail store or through our general catalog. Another option . . . buy a Carrying Case... then your Kenmore goes anywhere, can be stored any- where.
Arm Cover Plate Hand Wheel Auto Clutch Knob Light and Power Switch Plug Connector Foot Control Presser Foot Needle Clamp Screw Carrying Handle Presser Foot Lever Free Arm Nomenclature Plate SECTION 1.
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power NOTE: Power supply plug sPw°itwce_ Z _'_Power Plu_l connector Machine plug J Before inserting the plug into your machine, be sure the power switch is OFF.
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Setting Spool Pin • Adjust the Presser Foot Lever • Thread Cutter t Spool pin = The spool pin is used for holding the spool of thread in order to feed thread to the machine. To use, pull up the spool pin.
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine (Continued) • Free-ArmSewing: the Removable = Accessory Storage Box Extension Table To Remove the Extension Table (for free-arm sewing) 1. 2, The lid of the accessory storage box lifts open toward you.
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING > Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing. In your needle envelope, you will find the following color-coded needles: Blue (11 ) ......... for stretch fabrics. Orange (11 ) ...
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Bobbin • To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine • Wind the Bobbin J Remove the extension table from the machine by pulling it to the left. Open the shuttle cover by pulling down the embossed part on the left side of the cover.
SECTION 2. PREPARE Y_OUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Wind the Bobbin (Continued) Draw thread from spool through bobbin winding tension disc as shown. Pull end of thread through hole in bobbin as shown. 7 Place bobbin onto bobbin winding spindle with end of thread coming from the top of the bobbin.
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare Your Top Thread • Thread Your Needle The numbered steps above follow the numbers on the illustrations. Dotted lines show places where the thread loops and then is pulled tight. I I i .... J _- J _ ,, _.
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread Raise presser foot lever. Hold top thread loosely in left hand and rotate handwheel toward you one complete turn. 2. Bring bobbin thread up by pulling top thread, 3. F Pull both threads under and to the back of the presser foot, leaving 4 to 6 inches of thread clear.
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Adjust the Top Thread Tension Top side of fabric X ooI}! thread thread Setting mark Loosen t Tighten j ',, For Straight Stitch The ideal straight stitch will have threads locked between the two layers of fabric, as shown above, magnified to show detail.
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING For Zigzag Stitch In the correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads will not show on the top side of fabric and the top threads will show slightly on the bottom side. See below for the correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust your top tension.
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Stitch Selector Stitch Length Control Model 12781 Setting mark Stitch Se/lector ! I t l "_* i : I ch Select°r/ _ ; The stitch selector control not only determines the stitch you select, but also regulates the stitch width for regular zigzag and rick rack stretch stitches.
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance /Setting mark f__ Stitch Length _oV,_ "_ / L___J / oL,_ ,__2_,3_4_s | I==, I , ,_ / ___k' I I "_l l • t Stitch Length Cont_rol_ To select Stretch Stitches, set this control at • position.
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING StartingTo Sew Now that you are familiar with the controls on your machine and with the accessories provided for the machine, you are ready to start to sew with your new Kenmore sewing machine. Below are some good habits to follow each time you sit down to sew: 1.
Straight Stitches • Straight Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector 1 Top thread tension Stitch length control 2 to 6 control orange Straight foot Zigzag foot 1. Raise thepresser foot. 2. Raise the needle to its highest position. 3. Place the edge of the fabric next to a stitching guide line on the needle plate (5/8" is most common).
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches (Continued) • Use the DarningPlate Sor0etir_.t when _ ___v, you want to control the fabric youself. The Darning Plate covers the feed dogs so that they do not touch the fabric. To put on the Darning Plate: NOTE: The rectangular holes in the Darning Plate match the holes in the needle plate.
Darning Straight Stretch SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector I Top thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 control any number No presser foot Darning plate Here's How 1. Put the darning plate on the needle plate (seep.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches • Basic Zigzag Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 2 to 5 control orange =: Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses The zigzag stitch is one of the most common and most versatile stitches on your machine.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Satin Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 control 0.5 to 1 Satin stitch foot Zigzag w dth: Stitch length : 1 2 3.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) Applique Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 control 0.5 to 1 LL_ Satin stitch foot Baste (or fuse with iron-on fabric joiner) applique pieces on the fabric.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Sew a Button Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control control 1 to 4 any number (not nec_adjust ) Zigzag foot Darning plate Use the darning plate for button sewing (see p. 188), 1. Set the stitch selector at " I ,, 2.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) Overcasting Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 control 1 to 2 Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses This zigzag variation is very useful in garment construction and in finishing raw edges of any sewing project.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Overcast Stretch Stitching (Models 12781, 12681 and 12581) Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 control yellow _ stretch stitch position L__J Zigzag foot Here's How Place the raw edge of the fabric to the LEFT of the needle as shown.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) Three-Step Zigzag Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 control 0,5 to 1 Zigzag foot J Seam Finishing Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the edge will be slightly inside the right hand side of the presser foot.
Blind Hemming (Models 12781, 12681 and 12581) SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector (Regular) Top thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 control 1 to 3 Zigzag foot Set the Machine S_tjtch ........ St=i'_ch s_e_or _ _-- _ .
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Buttonholes Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length contro control 1 to 5 Sliding buttonhole foot j Adjusting the Stitch Density Depending.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES 4. a. Set the stitch selector at c. Stop sewing at the right stitch. b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches. 51 al Set the Stitch _iect0r at _ i b. Sew until you reach the back marking of the buttonhole. c. Stop sewing at the right stitch.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Sew in a Zipper Fabric Preparation : Put the right sides of the fabric to- gether and sew to the end of the zip- per opening. Use the reverse to lock the stitches. Sew the zipper opening with stitch length at "4" and top thread tension at "3".
SECTION 3, LEARN THE STITCHES 8. Open the zipper. L Lower the presser foot and stitch the rest of the seam. INVISIBLE ZIPPER AND CORDING 10. Close the zipper and turn fabric right side up. INVISIBLE ZIPPER shOwn. Follow the zipper manufacturer's inst- ructions.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Shell Stitching (Models 12781 and 12681) Smocking Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 3 to 9 control 1 to 2 Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses The Shell Stitch is formed by sewing a blind hem over folded fabric.
Elastic Stretch Stitch (Model 12781 only) SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Box Stitching (Model 12781 only) Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 control .
SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do When PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Irregular Stitches Breaking Needle Bunching of Thread Puckering Incorrect size needle. Improper threading. Loose upper thread tension. Pulling fabric. Loose presser foot.
SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do When (Continued) PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Incorrect size needle. Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric• Bent or blunt needle. Insert new needle. Skipping Stitches Incorrect setting of needle.
SECTION 5, CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE Replacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine I L 1. J Unplug the machine and open the face cover. CAUTION! The light bulb will be HOT. Protect your fingers when you handle it. 2. Push the bulb up and turn the bulb counter-clockwise to remove it.
SECTION 5. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE " • Clean the Shuttle Race This area must be kept free of dust, lint and occasional tangled thread. Clean the shuttle race area • about every three months. Center pin of the shuttle Shuttle driver Lever Lever Lever Bobbin case .
SECTION 5. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE Oiling the Machine Oil the machine in all areas shown on this page at least once a year; otherwise the machine can become sluggish or will knock loudly. If you use the machine frequently, oil the machine under the top cover about every three months.
PARTS LIST All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears store or service center. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1.
INDEX A Accessory storage box ............... 2, 6 Adjusting stretch stitch balance ......... 15 Applique ........................ 22 Arm cover plate .................. 3, 38 B Bar tacking ...................... 22 Basic zigzag ...................... 20 Blind hemming .
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WARRANTY '= FULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEAD For 25 years from the date of purchase, Sears will, free of charge, repair defects in material or workmanship which appear ; • ---" in the mechanical components of the sewing machine head.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Sears 12681 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Sears 12681 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Sears 12681 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Sears 12681 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Sears 12681, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Sears 12681.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Sears 12681. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Sears 12681 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
