Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 385.12514 del fabbricante Sears
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OWNER'S MANUAL SEA/RS SEWING MACHINE MODEL 3 4.
SEARS, ROEBUCKANDCO. Dear Customer: You have just invested in a very fine z_gzag 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available ................................... 3 Locate and Identify the Parts .............................................. 3 - 4 Identify the Accessories ...................
SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE A. Portable Case or Cabinet is Available A tulf line ot sewing cabinets is available at your nearest Sears retai lstore or through our general catalog, Another option , , , buy a Carrying Case . , then your Kenmore goes anywhere, can be stored anywhere.
SECTION 1, KNOW THE MACHINE Arm Cover Plate Hand Wheel Auto Clutch Knob Ughl and Power Switch Plug Connector Presser Foot 4 i d le Foot Control Clamp Screw Carrying Handle Presser Foot Lever Free Arm Nomenclature Plate Identify the Accessories Needle set_ (__Large screw driver Darning plate / __ Lint brush j.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power f Power supply plug Power switch COnnector supply Machine p}ug ........ J NOTE: 8etore inserting the plug into your machine, be sure the power switch is OFF, t.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING = Setting Spool Pin • Adjust the Presser Foot Lever f -_ f t The spool pins are used for holding the spools ol thread when teeding thread tothe machine. To use, puli up the spool pins. Push down for storage.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine (Continued) • Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table f- J To Remove the Extension Table (for free-arm sewing) 1. Grip the table with your index finger and thumb, as shown. 2. Pull gently to the left.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing. In the needle envelope, you wilt find the toilowing color-coded needles: Blue (11) ............ for stretch fabncs. Orange (11 ) .........
Prepare the Bobbin = To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine Remove the extension tabte from the machine by pulling it to the left. Open the shuttIe cover by pulling down the embossed part on the left side of the cover. Raise needle to its highest position by rotating hand whee! toward you.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING = Wind the Bobbin {Continued) f Draw thread from spool through bobbin winding tension disc as shown. Pull end ol thread through bobbin as shown. J hole in 7 J Place bobbin onto bobbin winding spindle with end of thread coming from the top ot the bobbin.
Prepare the Top Thread • Thread the Needle The numbered steps above tollow 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 • Pick Up the Bobbin Thread T 1. Raise presser foot Iever. Held top threadloosely in left hand and rotate handwhee] toward you one complete turn. 2, Bring bobbin thread up by pulling top thread. 3. Pull both threads under and to the back of the presser toot, leaving 4 to 6 inches of thread clear.
Adjust the Top Thread Tension Top side of |abnc ihread Sei|ing mark f Tighlen For Straight Stitch The ideal straights|itch wilt have threads locked between the two layers el tabric, as shown above, magnified to show detail If you took at the stitch, trent and back, you wifl notice tha_ there are no gaps, that each stitch is smooth and even.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING For Zigzag Stitch In a correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads will not show on the top side of labric and the top threads wifi show slightly on the bottom side. See below lor the correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust the top tension.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Stitch Selector f Sel_,ing mark f The stitch selector control not onty determines the stitch you select, but also regulates the stitch width lot regular zigzag. The different types o! stitches are designated by coJor.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Stitch Length Control / / Stitch Length / ,,, lJj i: t 01234 ' I , ! Z . i It Setting rnad_ 0 The stitch length control regulates the length ot stich. The higher the number, the longer the stitch. "'0"°means no teed.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Starting To 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 lotlow each time you sit down to sew: 1.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches • Straight Stitch f Set the Machine Slitch S'Li|ch seteclor Top thread tension conl[ol 2 to 6 Stitch length control red Slra_ght toot Zigzag loot 18 1, 2. 3, 4. .* 5. 6. Raise the presser toot. Raise the needle to its highest position.
SECTION 3. REARN THE STITCHES • Topstitching f Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top th,read tension SfJIch ten0th Straight loot Zigzag _oot Or The S_itch and itS, Uses Topstitchlng emphasizes the lines of your garment and keeps seams and edges flat and crisp.
SECTION 3. REARN THE STITCHES ,* Sew in a Zipper Fabric Preparation: Put the right sides of the fabric together and sew to the end of the zipper opening. Use the reverse to lock the stitches. Sew the zipper opening with stitch length at °°4 °" and ta;p thread tensiaen at "°3 "' End ol opemng k_ .
SECTION 3. REARNTHE STITCHES Slider Wrong stde of [abric • J 8. Open the zipper. 9, Lower the presser toot and stitch the rest of the seam. f INVISIBLE ZIPPER AND CORDING 10.
SECTION 3. REARN THE STITCHES Use the Darning Plate f Sometimes when you sew, you want to control the tabnc youself. The Darning Plate covers the teed dogs so that they do not touch the fabric. To Put on the Darning PIate: NOTE: The rectangular holes in the Darning Plate match the holes in the needle plate.
SECTION 3. REARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches Basic Zigzag Set the Machine Stilch Stitchselector Zigzag loot The Stitch and Its Uses The zigzag stitch is one ot the most common an6 most versatile stitches on your machine. _tcan be a utility stitch tor sewing buttons, buttonholes, hemmin 9, overcasting, mending and darning.
SECTION 3. REARN THE STITCHES Satin Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension cont_'ol 1 to 4 control 0.5 to t Satin stitch too! The Stitch and Its Uses The Satin stitch is.
SECTION 3. REARN THE t5 t I t UHI:._ Zigzag Stitches (Continued) Applique Set the Machine Stitch Sl_lch seteclor ) Top thread tension Control_ Stilch length control 0.5 to I Zigzag toot J Baste (or luse with iron-on fabric joiner) applique pieces on the tabnc.
SECTION 3. REARNTHE STITCHES Sew a Button Set the Machine Stitrh S_it_t_, _;etector Top thread tension conl[OI i to 4 Stilch length control any number (not _ nece_ adjust) Zigzag loot Dam_ng plale q Use the darning plate tot button sewing (see p. 2__23.
SECTION 3. REARNTHE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) e Overcasting Stitch f Set the Machine Slitch Stilch selector Top thread tension control t Io 4 con|rol t tO 2 Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses This zigzag variation is very usalul in garment construction and in finisfing raw edges ol any sewing project.
SECTION 3. REARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) • Three-Step Zigzag f Set the Machine Stitch SRch selector Top thread tens{on control I to 4 Sli[eh ter_gth Zigzag loci The Stitch and Its Uses The three-step zigzag is a combination zigzag and straight stitch.
SECTION 3. REARN THE STITCHES f Blind Hemming Set the Machine Stitch Stitch seleclor (Regular) Top thread tension conlro! i to 4 Sti[ch length con|to! I lo 3 Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector (Stretch) Tap thread _ens_on control I _o 4 control 1 Io 3 fool Ligh 1_'" Fabric /,_.
SECTION 3. REARN THE STITCHES Shell Stitching Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread lenston control 3 to 9 Zigzag loot % J The Stitch and !Is,Uses The Shell Stitch is formed by sewing a blind hem over tolded labrlc. Several rows ol shell stitching are calted shell tucks.
SECTION 3. REARN THE STITCHES Stretch Stitches Straight Stretch ,f Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selecto_ tit lU Top thread tension Slitch length control 2' to 6 control brown k'k_ strelch s.
SECTION 3. REARN THE STITCHES Smocking Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension conlrol 1 tO 4 Stitch Jength control brown stretch stitch position Zigzag too! s_de ol labnc With the stitch length at "'4"', sew straight stitcing lines 3/8 °" apart across the area to be smoked.
SECTION 3. REARN ]HE: ,..'51 i I UHLb = Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching f Set the Machine Stitch Stilch selector Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Slitch length con{ro_ brown s[retch stilch position L_J Zigzag too{ The Stitch and its Uses Use this stitch when you want a narrow seam that you do not need to press open flat.
SECTION 3. REARN THE STITCHES Buttonholes Set the Machine Slilch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control contro_ _ to 5 Sliding buttonhole loci % Adiust!ng the Stitch Density Dependin.
SECT!ON 3. REARN THE STITCHES 4. a. Set the stitch selector at W b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches. c. Stop sewing at the right stitch, i Set the stitch selector at I_ 5. a, b, Sew until you reach the back marking of the buttonhole. c. Stop sewing at the right stitch.
SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do When PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION incorrect size needle. Choose correct size needle for thread and labric. Skipping Stitches Bent or blunt needle. Insert new needle, incorrect setting ot needle. Reset needle.
SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do When (Continued) 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 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE Replacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine _=qJ J I %* J 1. Unplug the machine and open the lace covert CAUTION! The light bulb could be HOT. Protect your fingers when you handle it. To insure that your machine operates at its best, you need to keep the essential parts clean at all times.
SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE _, Clean the Shuttle Race This area must be kept tree of dust, lint and occasional tangled thread, Clean the shuttle race area about every three months. f t Center p_n oi lhe shullle Lever Lever Bobbi_ _''_" To Clear} the Shuttle Area: 1.
SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE 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 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 5 6 11 12 13 14 17 20 22 23 15 J 19 / 24 25 21 26 AIt parts listed herein may be ordered trom any Sears store or service center. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1. PART NUMBER 2. PART DESCRIPTION 3.
WARRANTY FULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEAD For 25 years from the date of purchase, Sears wilt.•tree of charge, repair delects in materia_ or workmanship which appear ÷ - in the mechanlcal components ot the sewing machine head.
SEWING MACHINE Now that you have purchased your Kenmore Sewing Machine, should a need ever ex+st lor repair parts or service, simpty contact your nearest Sears Serv+ce Center+ Be sure to prov+de all pertinent tacts when you cal+ or visit+ The model number wilt be shown on the nomenclature plate on the back ot your sewing machine.
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