Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 385. 17526 del fabbricante Sears
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OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL 385. 17526.
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 machine is designed and constructed only for HOUSEHOLD use. Read all instruction before using this sewing machine. DANGER- o reduce the risk ot electric shock: 2. 3. 4. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION SECTION SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is Avaiatble .................................. 3 Locate and Identify the Parts .............................................. 3 - 4 identify the Accessories ....
A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available Locate and Identify the Parts SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE A full fine ot sewing cabinets is available at your nearest Sears retail store or through our general catalog. Another option ..... buy a Carrying Case .
SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE Locate and Identify the Parts (Continued) Arm Cover Plate Carrying Handle Presser Foot Thumb Screw Presser Foot Thread Guide Needle Hand Wheel Push-Pull Clutch Stitch Sele.
identify the Accessories SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE Large screw driver Buttonhole opener Small screw driver Y Needle set Additional spool pin Straight Zipper ioot stitch toot Sliding buttonhole loot Spool pm tell Lint brush Small spoof holder Larde spool holder Satin stitch loot -% Buttonhole Attachment Buttonhole guid_ p_ate .
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MAHCINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine o Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power • Foot Control Use Power suppiy pIug Power sw_tch Plug connecter Machine plug J NOTE: Before inserting the plug into your machine, be sure the power switch is OFF_ 1.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING • Set the Pressure Dia! f The pressure control dial is located inside the race cover plate. Set the dial aligning the setting mark on the dial with the groove as follows. 3 ...... most sewing 2 ....... applique and Cut-Out work 1 .
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine (Continued) • Adjust the Presser Foot Lever The Presser Foot Lever raises and lowers your presser loot. You can raise it about I/4- higher than the normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot or to help you place heavy fabrics under the presser loot.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Accessory Storage Box The lid ot the accessory storage box lifts open toward you. Sewing accessories are conveniently Iocated in the box. o Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table To Remove: f To Remove the Extension Table (for tree-arm sewing) t.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine (Continued) '* Stitching sleeves, waistbands, pants legs, or any circular garment area. J _- Darning socks or mending knees, elbows, or areas ol wear in children's clothes. f '_' Sewing buttons on sleeves, waistbands, etc.
KnowWhat the Presser Feet Will Do = Check The Presser Foot The Presser leer are an important feature this machine. You need to know what each does in order to use them effectively. Your presser foot is held in place by a Foot Holder. Each presser foot merely snaps on the toot is holder, which is seldom removed.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Know What the Presser Feet Will Do (Continued) g Change the Presser Foot (Continued) • Presser Foot Types Zigzag Foot f Straight Foot To Snap On ,- .
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING = Presser Foot Types (Continued) Sliding Buttonhole Foot f-- Zigzag Foot f Satin Stitch Foot Sliding buttonhole toot E; Zigzag toot (_ F: Satin stitch toot Use this for buttonholes of built-in system. It is marked to measure your buttonholes accurately.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING = Presser Foot Types (Continued) Buttonhole Foot f- Buttonhole toot Use this loot when making buttonholes with buttonhole attachment system. Uses: Buttonhole making (see page 57) Choose the Needle and Thread ,,,,, .
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING o Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart NEEDLE FABRIC SIZE AND THREAD SIZE COLOR Lightwe{ght: Batiste, Dimity, Chiffon, Silks, Fine Lace, Organza, Cr.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Bobbin • To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine (_ Remove the cover plate by (_ Take out the bobbin, sliding the hook cover plate release button the right. o Horizontal Spool Pin Ordinary Spool .-.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Bobbin Wind f Horizontal Spool Pin ®@ Additional Spool Pin ® (_)0 ,,,,A (_ Pull the clutch knob away trom the machine to disengage clutch. (_ Draw the thread from the spool, (_ Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Bobbin (Continued) e Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder I. Put the bobbin into the bobbin 2. Pult about 4 inches of thread holder so that the thread reeds toward you through the tension counter-clockwise (left).
Prepare the Top Thread o Thread the Needle SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING The numbered steps above follow the numbers on the illustrations. Dotted lines show places where the thread loops and then is pulled tight.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Top Thread (continued) • Pick Up the Bobbin Thread ! 1. Raise presser toot fever, Hold needle thread loosely in left hand and rotate hand wheel toward you one complete turn. k.. ........... ",-.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING o Adjust the Top Thread Tension Top side o! labnc Selling mark Loosen_ Tighfen _ _ For Straight Stitch The ideal straight stitch will have threads locked between the two layers ot tabric, as shown above, magnified to show detail.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING For Zigzag Stitch in the correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads wilt not show on the top side ol fabric and the top threads will show slightly on the bottom side. See below lor the correct appearance. To match this appearance, a_ust the top tension.
Stitch Selector SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING The stitch selector controt determines the stitch you select. Stitch Se[eclor ......................... J Simply turn this control untii the desired stitch is indicated by the red indicator on the stitch indicator panef.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Stitch Width Control Stitch Length Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance The stitch width control regulates the width ot the stitch you select. The higher the number, the wider the stitch. The ""_ "' is the maximum width tot twin needle stitches.
Reverse Stitch Control f Rev_rs_ To reverse stitch, hold down this control during sewing. Release to sew forward again. Starting To Sew SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Now that you are famil.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Stitch Practical Stitch Chart Stitch Selection STRAIGHT ! J l | | | ! 1 STRAIGHT STRETCH ZIGZAG RICK-RACK STRETCH BLIND HEM STITCH I I I I III Ul III III Foot and Other Attach. Straight Zigzag Straight or %% Satin Zigzag Zigzag % Zigzag Needle Check Chart onp.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Stitch Thread Stitch Stitch Stitch Selection Needle Uses Refer to page =Tension Length width Check 2 - 6 Yellow 3 - 5 Use tor swimwear, ski pants and other 50 garments that require stretch. OVERCAST STRETCH THREE-STEP ZIGZAG SMOCKING STRETCH SHELL STITCH SERGING <, ,€ tk I" Foot and Other Attach.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Practical Stitch Chart (Continued) Stitch BOX STITCHING ELASTIC STRETCH J> > FAGOTING STRETCH PATCHING <> TWO-POINT SHELL STITCHING L Stitch Selection > Foot and Other Attach. Zigzag % Zigzag % Zigzag % Zigzag % Zigzag Needle Check Chart on p.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Stitch HERRING BONE STRETCH x, x, X TWO*POINT BOX STITCH .J r- OVEREDGE STITCH DECORATIVE GEOMETRICS STRETCH STITCH DECORATIVE Stitch Selection t_ Foot and Other Attach. Zigzag % Zigzag % Needle Zigzag Satin % Check Cha_ on p.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Practical Stitch Chart (Continued) Stitch BUTTONHOLE 0 TWiN NEEDLE STITCHES SATIN STITCH Stitch 'Selection Foot and Other Attach. Needle Thread Tension Stitch Sliding buttonhole Buttonhole attachment Satin % Satin Check Chart onp.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches o Straight Stitch f Set the Machine Top thread tension control 2 to 6 A: Zigzag foot H: Slralgh! loot Stitch w_dth control 0 Slitch tength controt red Zone 2 Stretch Stitch J NOTE Best sewing results are obtained with the straight stitch loot, but the zigzag toot witf also provide acceptable results.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches (Continued) • Topstitching Set the Machine Stitch w_dth _ contro__ Top thread tension control 2 to 6 A: Zigzag loot H: Straight toot Stitch length control red ZORO Stretch Stitch The Stitch and Its Uses Topstitching emphasizes the lines of your garmenL and keeps seams and edges flat and crisp.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES o Sew in a Zipper Fabric Preparation: Put the top sides o! the fabric together and sew to the end ot the zipper opening. Use the reverse to [ock the stitches.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches (Continued) of fabric 8. Open the zipper. 9. Lower the presser foot and stitch the rest of the seam. Top s_de o! Iabnc Top s_de of labr_c k. lO. Close the zipper and turn the fabric top side up, f 11. Remove the zipper foot and attach the presser bar to the left pins on the zipper !oot.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES o Dropping the Feed Dogs f I t|0_ .......... J The drop teed lever is located underneath the free arm bed on the back side of the machine. C) To raise the teed dogs, push the lever in the direction ol the arrow as illustrated.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches • Basic Zigzag f Set the Machine TOp thread lens_on control 3 to 8 A: Zigzag toot Stitch w_dth control 1 lo 5 Stitch Iength control red zone Stretch Sti.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES o Satin Stitch Set the Machine Slitch widlh Top thread tenston control 3 to 8 Stitch length conlrel 0.5 to i F: Satin slttch 1ool Stretch Stitch Pressure dial: I or 2 The.
SECTION 3 .LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) • Applique f Set the Machine Top thread tenston conlrof 2 to 6 F: Satin st+tch loot Stitch w+dth control 2 to 5 2 ! 34 Stitch lenglh conb'ol 0+5 to i 2 Slretch Slitch P[essure dial: 2 Baste (or tuse with iron-on tabric joiner) applique pieces on the tabric.
o Embroidery f Set the Machine Stitch width Top thread tension Stitch length conirot control 2 to 6 any number (not necessary _o adiust) No presser _'_1 1 j.ii foot Strelch Stitch Drop Feed lever ° g. Drop the teed dogs (see page 3__5_). Remove toot holder (see page 1_.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) • Sew a Button Set the Machine Top thread tens=on control 2 to 6 A: Zigzag loot Stitch width control Must be adjusted I 2i3-4 Stitch leng_,h conlrol Any number (not necessary to adjust) 2 St_'etch Stitch Orop _eed lever Drop the feed dogs (see page 3_.
• Overcasting Stitch f Set the Machine Top thread tenmon Control 3 to 8 Stitch w+dth control 3 to 5 Stitch length control red zonE, 2 Slre_ch Stitch A: Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses This zigzag variation is very usetul in garment construction and in finishing raw edges ot any sewing project.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) o Blind Hemming f Set the Machine Top thread tension con#ol 2 to 6 A: Zigzag loot Stitch w=dlh conlro! 2 to 3 Stitch length con|roI red zone 2 4 Slretch Slitch Lightweighl Hea / 1. Finish the raw edge ol your hem any way you desire (see overcasting page 4__!.
o Lace Work Set the Machine Top thread tension cont[oI 2 to 6 Stitch w_dth control 2 to 3 Stitch [ength contro} 1 Stretch Stitch J Lace adds a |ancifut, feminine touch to blouses and lingerie. Table linens and pillows become more elegant when trimmed with lace.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) o Three-Step Zigzag Set the Machine Top thread lens_on control 2 to 6 Stitch w_dth control 5 Stitch length control 0.5 to i Stretch Sli|ch A: Zigzag loot The Stitch and Its Uses The three-step zigzag is a combination zigzag and straight stitch.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES o Shell Stitching Set the Machine Top thread tens+on cont_-ol 4 to 9 Stitch width cont[ol 3 to 5 Stitch length control red zone Stretch Stitch F: Salm slitcl_ tool The Stitch and Its Uses The Shell Stitch is tormed by sewing a blind hem over totded fabric.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) • Fagoting Stitch p- Set the Machine Top thread tension control 3 1o 8 A: Zigzag loot Stitch widlh control 5 Stitch length conlrof 0.5 Io 2 Slreich Stitch The Stitch and Its Uses Use this stitch to join two pieces ol tabric to create an open work appearance and design interest.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES o Two-point Box Stitch Set the Machtne Top thread tens=on conlrol 3 to 8 A: Zigzag toot Stitch width controt 3 to 5 Stitch length control red zone Stretch Stitch This stitch is useful to join elastic tabric.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) o Decorate with Geometric Patterns f Set the Machine Top thread tension control 3 to 8 Stitch width control 3 to 5 Stitch length control green.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Stretch Stitches = Straight Stretch f Set the Machine Top thread tension controt 2 to 6 Stitch width control 0 A: Zigzag toot H: Stralgl_t toot Stitch length control yell.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Stretch St itches (Continued) • Overcast Stretch Stitching f Set the Machine Stitch width Top lhread lenslon control 2 to 6 Stilch length control yellow stretch sltlch position Stretch Stitch A: Zigzag too_. %. The Stitch and Its Uses This stitch can be used tot sewing a seam with an overcast finish.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES • Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching f _ f Set the Machine Stitch w+dlh t 213 • _ Top thread tenmon control 3 to 6 Stitch length control yellow stretch stitch pos.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Stretch Stitches (Continued) =, Stretch Patching Set the Machine Top thread tension cont[ol 2 to 6 A: Zigzag tool Stitch width control 5 Stitch length control yeI!ow stretch stilch position Stretch Stitch The Stitch and Its Uses For patching worn out elbow or knees.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES = Decorative Stretch Patterns F Set the Machine Stitch width contro! 3to5 StitCh length control ye}low stretch stitcll pos}tion 2 Slrelch Stitch Top thread tension controt 2 to 6 A: Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses .
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Buttonhole Making ,D Learning to Sew Buttonholes With you Kenmore sewing machine you have two methods ol making buttonholes. You may use the built-in system or you may use the snap-in automatic buttonhole attachment system.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES e Built-in System f Set the Machine Stitch w+dth !t I 0oo,+.3,o I Stilch length conlro! Blue zone F:== 2 TOp Ihread tension control 2 lo 6 Strelch Stilch Sliding buttonho.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Buttonhole Making (continued) f 4. a. Set the stitch selector at _ b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches. c. Stop sewing at the right stitch. NOTE: When sewing at the edge of fabric, set sliding buttonhole loot as illustrated and sew in reverse ( _-> _ _ _]--,,.
o Using Buttonhole Attachment Buttonhole Attachment System For more varied and accurate buttonholes, you will enioy using the buttonhole attachment and templates. Know the parts and carefully read how to set up your machine properly. You wilt need these item tot the buttonhole attachment system.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Buttonhole Making (continued) Set the Machine Stitch width control 2 Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Buttonhole _oot Helptui Hihts Best results are #60 ~#80 light bobbin thread.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES 2. _-_ Butlonhole guide plate Mo, Guide block -/ _._ _Geat -'-'---Base p_ale a. When you have selected the template with size and style buttonhole you need, slide the template into the guide plate.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Buttonhole Making (continued) Marked _ Fabric Measurement marking e. NOTE; Mark your buttonhole position caretully on the garment, Placing your garment behind the machine, insert it the between the guide plate and the buttonhole foot as shown.
Twin Needle Stitching SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Set the Machine for any of these stitch Top thread tension control 3 to 7 Stitch length control yellow stitch stretch position or green zone A: Zigzag toot ..I_3 F: Satin stilch toot Stretch Stitch Twin needle J | !it _', Turn off the power switch (see page 6_).
SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do When PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE Irregular Stitches Breaking Needle Bunching of Thread Puckering Incorrect size needle. improper threading. Loose upper thread tension. Pulling fabric. Loose presser foot. Unevenly wound bobbin.
SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Skipping Stitches Breaking Upper Thread Breaking Bobbin Thread Fabric not Moving Machine Jamming Knocking Noise incorrect size needle, Bent or blunt needle. incorrect setting of needle.
SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE Replacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine Ial } I T T i t t i 1. Unplug the machine and open the lace cover plate. CAUTION! The light bulb could be HOT. Protect your fingers when you handle it, 2, Push the bulb up and turn the bulb counter-clockwise to remove it.
Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs 21 3. Unplug the machine and remove the presser foot and needle. Remove the bobbin cover plate. Remove the screw on the left side ol the needle with the large screw driver. .... .,J 5. Take out the bobbin. Lift up the bobbin holder and remove it.
PARTS LIST 1 22 66 2 9 3 10 4 5 6 16 20 23 25 26 7 14 21.
All parts listed herein may be ordered lrom any Sears Roebuck and Co. store or service center. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS "For appliances with a polarized plug {one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of eiectdc shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. ff the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
+ ÷ _' WARRANTY _' + + FULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEAD 0 _ For 25 years from the date of purchase, Sears wilt, free of charge, repair detects in material or workmanship which appear in # the mechanical components of the sewing machine head.
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i::::_ Make sure there is no stack or t. insert bobbin into shuttle making sure bobbin :il;i snags in the thread Use the rotates counter c ockwse, i_ij i type of thread andsze neede 2 Pul thread through slat (A) and then to the left.
LOS PIES OPCIONALES ACCESORIOS (NUMERO DEL SUMINiSTRADOR DE MAQUINA DE COSER 385) (A) (C) MAQU1NA DE COSER DESCRIPClON DE NUMERO DEL MODELO LA PARTE 10111, 11541, 11551, 11581, 11687, 11608, 1t682, 12.
OPTIONAL FEET AND ATTACHMENT (SEWING MACHINE SOURCE 385) (A) (B) SEWING MACHINE MODEL NO. PART NO. , ,, _ ,,, ,,,,,, ,,, ,,,, ,, ,, ,,,,, ,,,,, ,, ,, .
SEWING MACHINE Now that you have purchased your Kenmore Sewing Machine, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, sJmpty contact your nearest Sears Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. The model number will be shown on the nomenclature plate on the back of your sewing machine.
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