Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 385. 17622 del fabbricante Kenmore
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OWNER'S MANUAL SEWING MACHINE MODEL 385. 17622.
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. DA N G E R- To reduce the risk of electric shock; 1. 2. 3. 4. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
SECTION 1. SECTION 2. SECTION 3. TABLE • OF CONTENTS KNOW THE MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available .............. 3 Locate and Identify the Parts .................. 3_4 Identify the Accessories ........................ 4 PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine .
SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available A full line of sewing cabinets is 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- .
i, SECTION 1. Arm Cover Plate KNOW THE MACHINE Carrying Handle Identify the Accessories Hand Wheel Auto Clutch Knob Light and Power Switch Plug Connector Presser Foot Presser Foot Lever Free Arm _Nome.
Set Up the Machine Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING • Foot Control Use NOTE: 1. 2. 3, Plug connector Machine plug J Before inserting the plug into your machine, be sure the power switch is OFF. Check your outlet to be sure it is a 110 to 120 Volt AC outlet.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING • Setting Spool Pins f t Spool " The spool pins are used for holding the spool of thread in order to feed thread to the machine.
Set Up the Machine (Continued) • Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table • Accessory Storage Box SECTION 2. Change the Presser Foot PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Choose the Needle and Thread • To Change the Needle J To Remove the Extension Table (for free-arm sewing) 1.
z ¸ r ,/• i ¸ SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING j Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing. In the needle envelope, you will find the following color-coded needles: Blue (11 ) ......... for stretch fabrics. Orange (11 ) .
Prepare the Bobbin • To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine 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. Raise needle to its highest position by rotating hand wheel 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 of thread through hole in bobbin as shown. Place bobbin onto bobbin winding spindle with end of thread coming from the top of the bobbin.
Prepare the Top Thread • Thread the Needle 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 J Raise take-up lever to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Pick Up the Bobbin Thread ! 1. 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. Pull both threads under and to the back of "the presser foot, leaving 4 to 6 inches of thread clear.
Adjust the Top Thread Tension SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Top side of fabric thread thread Setting mark ( Tighten 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 THE MACHINE FOR SEWING For Zigzag Stitch In a 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 the top tension.
Stitch Selector Jr. ..... I I Selector Release Setting mark (_)_etting mark @_ /" "'_tito. Selector =. = = = = lt%.o_Pattern Selector Dial 1) 2) Raise the needle to its highest position. Select the desired pattern at the setting mark(_)by turning the pattern selector dia!.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Stitch Length Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance // Stitch Length ! / o--1-1-3-,-_ lJ 1,, =H !)t' • i ,, ¢/ 0 3 4 I I I I etting mark The stitch length control regulates the length of stitch, and also has a stretch stitch setting.
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 follow each time you sit down to sew: 1.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches Straight Stitch Set the Machine Stitch I I I Stitch selector Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Stitch length control red zone Straight foot Zigzag foot 18 1.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES • Topstitching Set the Machine Stitch I 1 I Stitch selector Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Stitch length control red zone Straight foot or Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses Topstitching emphasizes the lines of your garment and keeps seams and edges flat and crisp.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES 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 theztpper. 10. Close the zipper and turn the 9. Lower the presser foot and stitch fabric right side up. the rest of the seam.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Use the Darning Plate Sometimes when you sew, 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.
Zigzag Stitches Basic Zigzag Set the Machine Stitch Stitch length Stitch selector _ntrul it_J zone Satin Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Zigzag foot control 2 to 5 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 Zigzag Stitches (Continued) • Applique Set the Machine Stitch Stitch length Stitch selector control 0.5 to 1 Top thread tension Satin stitch foot control 1 to 4 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 Stitch length control any number (not necessary to adjust) Zigzag foot Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Darning plate Use the darning plate for button sewing (see p. 22).
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) • Overcasting Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch length Stitch selector control 1 to 2 't j Top thread tension Zigzag foot control 1 to 4 The Stitch and Its Uses This zigzag variation is very useful in garment construction and in finishing raw edges of any sewing project.
Zigzag Stitches (Continued) Three-Step Zigzag Set the Machine Stitch Selector release I Stitch selector Stitch length control 0.5 to 1 The Stitch and Its Uses The three-step zigzag is a combination zigzag and straight stitch.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES • Blind Hemming Set the Ma_J_ine Stitch Selector retease I Stitch selector Stitch tength control 1 to 3 Top thread tendon Zigzag foot control 1 to 4 %_ NOTE: Be sure to slide back the selector release to the "SEW" position.
SECTION 3. LEARNTHE STITCHES Lace Work Set the Machine Stitch Selector release I Stitch selector Stitch length control 1 NOTE: Be sure to slide back the selector release to the "SEW" position. Shell Stitching Here's How Set the Machine 1.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES • Box Stitching Set the Machine Stitch Selector release I Stitch selector Stitch length control 1 Top thread tension ZhTzag foot control 1 to 4 NOTE: Be sure to slide back the selector release to the "SEW" position.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES • Fagoting Stitch Stitch Selector release I Stitch selector Stitch length control 0.5 .to 2 Set the Machine Top thread tension Zigzag foot control 3 to 8 NOTE: Be sure to slide back the selector release to the "SEW" position.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Stretch Stitches StraightStretch Set the Machine Stitch III III III Stitch selector Stitch length control brown stretch stitch position L__J Straight foot Top thread tens.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Smocking Set the Machine Stitch Selector release Stitch length control brown stretch stitch Stitch selector position L_J Top thread tension Zigzag foot control 1 to 4 $ Overcast Stretch Stitching Set the Machine Stitch Selector release stit le.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES • Serglng or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching /- Set the Machine Stitch Selector release I Stitch selector Stitch length control brown stretch stitch position Here's Ho.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES • Herring Bone Stretch Set the Machine Stitch Selector release ! Stitch selector Stitch length control brown stretch st=tch position Top thread tension control 1 to 4 The Stitch and Its Uses Zigzag foot Use as hemming stitch for blankets, tablecloth and draperies.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Buttonholes Stitch U Set the Machine Stitch length control Stitch selector blue zone 1. a. Carefully mark the buttonhole Top thread tension S|[d]ng buttonhole control 1 t.
.... E 4 SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES t_ 4, a. Set the stitch selector at b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches. c. Stop sewing at the right stitch [1 5. a. Set the stitch selector at 131 b. Sew until you reach the back marking of the buttonhole. e. 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 fabric. Bent or blunt needle. Insert new needle. Skipping Stitches Incorrect setting of needle. Reset needle.
What to Do When (Continued) SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE Incorrect size needle. Improper threading. Loose upper thread tension. Irregular Stitches Pulling fabric. Loose pr_ Unevenly wound bobbin. Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate.
SECTION 5, CARE FOR THE MACHINE Replacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine To insure that your machine operates at its best, you need to keep the essential parts clean at all times. The feed dogs and shuttle race areas can attract dust and lint. Your machine can become sluggish or knock loudly if a thread is caught.
SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE 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.
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.
,ii PARTS LIST 1 2 5 6 / ' t J i_ / i All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears store or service center. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1.
INDEX A Accessory storage box ............... 3, 7 Adjusting stretch stitch balance ......... 16 Applique ........................ 24 Arm cover plate ................... 42 B Bar tacking ...................... 24 Basic zigzag ...................... 23 Blind hemming .
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SEWING MACHINE Now that you have purchased your Kenmore Sewing Machine, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Sears Service Center.
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CARE FREE STITCHING de/gends on the BIG _ NEEDLES SHUTTLE THREADING and the LITTLE _ EEDING OILING TENSION I i+ ,: (,= P Flat side away from you F V r Clean in and around the shuttle and feed dogs to remove accumulated dust and lint which may cause NOISE OR JAMMING.
OPTIONAL FEET AND ATTACHMENT (SEWING MACHINE SOURCE 385) (A) (B) " (C) SEWING MACHINE SEWING MACHIN E PART DESCRIPTION MODEL NO PART N O__ 11541, 11551, 11581, 11682, 12320, 12321, 12332, 12490, .
To reduce the elcctri_ I i *The plug is intended t_ ! If the plug does not fi_ f If it still does not fit, 4ol the proper outlet t_ Do not modify tl_e pl g / Replace foot controlle_ Foot Controller: MODE l 'ORTANT shock: it in a polarized outlet only one way.
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