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Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL S _ A RS SEWING MACHINE ...

Page 2: ...opped into water Return the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechamca adjustment 4 5 6 4 8 9 10 11 t2 t3 14 15 Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of Eint dust and loose cloth Never drop or insert any object into any openin...

Page 3: ...xpense for conditions beyond our control Advice on the operation and care of your machine is always available at your nearest Sears Retail Store Please remember if you have questions about your machine or need parts and service always mention the model number and serial number when you inquire Kenmore Sewing Machine Record in space provided below the model number and seria number of this appliance...

Page 4: ...h Selector 22 Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance 23 Stitch Width Control 24 Stitch Length Control 24 Reverse Stitch Control 25 Starting To Sew 25 LEARN THE STITCHES Practica Stitch Chart 26_30 Straight Stitches 31_35 Straight Stitch 31 Use the Seam Guides 3t Turn a Square Corner 31 o Topstitching 32 Sewln a Zipper 33_34 Dropping the Feed Dogs 35 Darmng 35 Zigzag Stitches 36_48 o Basic Zigzag 36 Mono...

Page 5: ...ption _ buy a Carrying Case then your Kenmore goes anywhere can be stored any where Locate Upper Thread Guide Take up Lever Top Thread Tension Face Cover Ptate Thread Cutter Needle Plate Hook Plate Thread Spoo_ Pin Bobbin Winding Spindle Stitch Width Contro_ Stitch Length Control Reverse _ Hook Cover Plate Release Button Extension Table Accessory storage box ...

Page 6: ...ch Stitch Selector _ 4 Stretch Stitch Adjuster J L_ght and Power Switch plug Connector Carrying Handle Presser Foot Free Arm Drop Feed Lever Nomenclature Plate Foot Thumb Screw Presser Foot Snap on Button Foot Control Thread Guide Needle Clamp ...

Page 7: ...mall screw driver Additional spool pin Spool pin felt Small spool holder Large spool holder Zipper foot Straight stitch toot Sliding buttonhole foot Satin stitch toot Buttonhole Attachment Optional Buttonhole plategUlde Buttonhole _ool Buttonhole templates J ...

Page 8: ...witch J 4 Push the light and power switch to turn on the power and sewing light SAFETY FEATURE Your machine will not operate unless the tight power switch is turned on tf you are interrupted or stop sewing turn off the light power switch to prevent injury to children Foot Control Use The foot controf regulates the speed at which you sew To increase speed gently press down with the bah of your foot...

Page 9: ...e groove as follows 3 most sewing 2 applique and Cut Out work 1 basting sewing chiffon lace organdy and other lightweight fabrics Also for velours and knits with more stretch 0 manual darning and embroidery NOTE The pressure dial should be reset at 3 after changing pressure so the machine is ready for most normal sewing the next time you use it ...

Page 10: ... and lowers your presser foot You can raise it about 1 4 hagher than the normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot or to heip you place heavy fabrics under the presser foot Thread Cutter You don t need a pair of scissors to cut the thread after you finish sewing Just use the handy thread cutter ...

Page 11: ...the Extension Table for free arm sewing t Grip the table with your index finger and thumb as shown 2 Pull it gently toward you The extension table will snap out To Attach ExtenslOR table Accessory stor age box Bar tacking to reinforce pockets plackets and waistlines on ready made or home made garments to avoid fabric bunching around the needle To Attach the Extension Table for flat bed sewing 1 Fi...

Page 12: ...i Stitching sleeves waistbands pants legs or any circular garment area Darning socks or mending knees elbows or areas of wear in children s clothes Sewing buttons on sleeves etc waistbands 10 ...

Page 13: ... Stitch Pattern Chart and the detailed directions for sewing with the various presser feet To Remove To Attach Presser ba_ To Remove To Attach Turn the screw toward the back of 1 Match the machine Use the large screw driver 2_ 3 the hole in the foot holder with the threaded hole in the presser bar Fit the foot holder screw into the hole Tighten the screw by turning it toward you To Snap Off o To S...

Page 14: ...es Zigzag stitchrag tsee page 36 Bar tacking see page 38 Button sewing see page 40 Overcasting stitch see page 41 Blind hemming see page 42 Lace work see page 43 Three step zigzag see page 44 Box stitching see page 45 Fagoting see page 46 Two point shetl stitching see page 47 Rick rack stretch see page 49 Overcast stretch see page 50 Smocking see page 50 Elastic stretch see page 51 Stretch patchin...

Page 15: ... in buttonhole see page 53 This foot can be set to sew on each side of your zipper The edges of the foot guide the zipper and keep the seam straight Uses Zipper application see page 33 Use this transparent foot for satin stitch and outlining applique Uses Darning see page 35 Monogramming see page 36 Satin stitch see page 3_7 Applique see page 3_B Shell stitching see page 45 Geometric decorative st...

Page 16: ...medium heavy weight and decorative topst_tching on these fabrics This needle has a larger thread hole for thicker topstttchmg thread Green 18 for heavy weight fabrics and decorat ve top stitching on these fabncs Check the Needle _ Look for barbed or blunt point 2 A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs in kmts fine silks and silk like fabrics Always buy a good quality thread tt should r...

Page 17: ...ester Core Cotton Wrap Sitk A 50 Mercerized Cotton Mercer zed Heavy Duty Polyester Core Cotton Wrap Silk A 2 12 stitches per inch 2 2 5 10 12 stitches per inch 2 3 8 10 stitches per mch Heavy Duty Mercerized 16 PURPLE Cotton 3 1B GREEN Polyester Core Cotton 8 stitches per Wrap inch Sitk A 16 PURPLE Buttonhole Tw4st 3 4 18 GREEN Use as top thread only 6 8 stitches per inch 11 BLUE STRETCH Polyester...

Page 18: ...he spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread comMg off the spool as shown Attach the large spool holder pressing it firmly against the thread spool o The small spool holder is used with narrow or small thread spools Additional Spool Pin The additional spool pin is used to wind extra bobbins without unthreading the machine To use insert the additional spool pin in the hole Place the felt and...

Page 19: ... bobbin winding spindle and push it to the right _ With the free end of the thread held Jn your hand depress the foot control _ Stop the machine when it has made a few turns and cut the thread close to the hole in the bobbin Depress the foot control again When the bobbin is fully wound it will stop automatically _ Return the bobbin winder to its original position by moving the spindle to the left ...

Page 20: ...der so that the thread feeds counter clockwise left 2 Pull about 4 inches of thread toward you through the tension slot _ ff 3 Then puIl the thread clockwise toward the back of the machine through the slot _ J 4 Pull out about 15 cm 6 of thread and attach the hook cover plate 18 ...

Page 21: ...in as shown with thread coming from the back of the spool 1 Draw thread into thread guide using both hands 2 While holding thread near spool draw thread down into the tension area and then around the check sprin g h older 3 Firmfy draw thread up and through take up lever from r_ght to left 4 Draw thread down and slip it through the thread guide_ 5 Thread then is slipped into needle bar thread gu i...

Page 22: ...lever Ho d needle thread loosely tn teft hand and rotate hand wheel toward you one complete turn 2 Bring bobbin thread up by pulling top thread 3 J Pull both threads under and to the back of the presser foot leaving 4 to 6 inches of thread clear 2O ...

Page 23: ...the top thread Choose the Correct Tension The best tension will depend on the stiffness and thickness of the fabric the number of fabric layers the type of stitch Top side of tabrlc The top thread lS tO0 _oose The top thread appears on the underside o_ the fabric_ The top thread _s too light Top side of ta The bobbin thread appears on the upper surface of the fabric Tension is too loose The top th...

Page 24: ...fabrics fabric and will be fabric without causing pulled almost excessive puckering or together causing the bobbin thread to show on the top s_de Results vary w_th _abr c thread and sewing conditions 22 Red mdieator The stitch selector control determines the stitch you select Simply turn this control until the desired stitch is indicated by the red indicator on the stitch indicator panel The botto...

Page 25: ... position When sewing some fabrics you may need to adjust this control to balance the stitches for appearance sake If the design seems open ike the illust rations to the left adjust the control slightly toward until it looks like the center design If the design appears to be closed as in the right hand illustrations turn the control toward until stitching is as you desire 23 ...

Page 26: ...tch and also has a stretch stitch setting The higher the number the longer the stitch 0 means no feed To select the Stretch Stitches set this control at Stretch Stitch NOTE When you select decorative stitches green or built in buttonhole blue make sure that you do not set the stitch length control at Stretch Stitch Study the red green yellow and blue sections around this control These are recommen...

Page 27: ...nches to the rear of the machine Hold on to threads during the sewing of the first3 or 4 stitches of the seam 3 Test the machine stitch on a scrap of the fabric you plan to use The fabric should be double thickness Adjust the machine for the length of stitch and tension suitable to the fabric 4 Fabric should be placed under the presser foot with the bulk of the material to the left of the needle a...

Page 28: ...n p 155 Cheek Chart on p 1_55 Check Chart on p 155 Check Chart onp 15 Check Chart on p 15 2_6 3_8 2 6 2_6 Yellow Stretch Stitch Position Red Zone Yellow Stretch Stitch Position Red Zone I 5 2 5 2 3 Uses Refer to Page Regular seams z_ppers topstitching0 quilting 31 _ 35 darmng etc Use on knits and other stretch fabrics good 49 tot topstitching Finish edges buttons satin stitch applique 36 _ 48 mono...

Page 29: ...5 t 5 Yellow 3 _ 5 Stretch Stitch Position Red 3 5 Zone Yellow 3 _ 5 Stretch Stitch Pos_tton Stitch Width Uses 3 _ 5 Use for sw_mwear ski pants and other garments that require stretch Use for fimsh mg seams Use for mending Use in smockfng or as a decorative stitch Finish hems sleeve and neck openings Use on nylon tricot and other lingerie to overcast and seam Do shell tucking on blouses and linger...

Page 30: ...igzag Check 3 _ 8 Chart _ on p 1 _55 Zigzag Check Chart on p 15 Zigzag Check Chart onp 15 2 _ 6 Yellow Stretch Stitch Position 3 _ 8 Red Zone Stitch Stitch Length Width Red 3 _ 5 Zone Yellow 3 _ 5 Stretch Stitch Position 0 5_2 5 5 3 5 Use for applying elastic Join two folded edges for decorative open work appearance Use for patchwork qui ting and patching Do shell tucking on blouses and lingerie T...

Page 31: ...emming stitch for blankets tablecloth 52 and draperies HERRING BONE STRETCH DECORATIVE GEOMETRICS Foot and Other Attach Zigzag Satin Needle Check Chart onp 15 Check Chart on p I 55 3 8 Yellow Stretch Stitch Position Green Zone 3_5 Decorate garments with one row or several one st tch or a combination 48 29 ...

Page 32: ...itch Length BI ue Zone Yellow Stretch Stitch Position Green Zone 0 5 t Stitch Width Blue Zone 2 5 Uses Buttonholes also corded buttonholes Use for sewing parallel rows of straight or decorative stitches adding an exquisite touch to table linen and c_othing The following are also usable for twin needle stitches Use for applique work also as a decorative finish for placemats blankets collars cuffs a...

Page 33: ...control 8 Hold the fabric loosely and gently guide it along the guide line so that it feeds naturally Do not force the fabric or try to pull it t_ght 7 8 9 At the beg nning and end of the seam you may want to reverse to lock the stitch Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric Cut the threads Use the Seam Guides Comerlng gu de The seam guides on the needle plate are engraved to help you measure...

Page 34: ...ng emphasizes the lines of your garment and keeps seams and edges flat and crisp Accent suits or blouses with one or two rows of topstitching around the outer edges of cuffs lapels or collars Here s How 1 2 3 Lower the presser foot Keep the edge of the fabric next to the right edge of the presser foot Guide the fabric evenly along this edge to produce an even row of topstitching 5 8 from the edge ...

Page 35: ...ttach the presser bar to the right p_ns on the zipper foot To sew on the right side of the zipper attach the presser bar to the left p ms on the zipper foot I1 8 To Sew 1 Zipper teeth Reset stitch length at 2 and top thread tension at 2 to 6 Fold back the left seam allowance as shown 2 Turn under the right seam allow ance toforma 1 8 fold 3 P_ace the zipper teeth next to the 1 8 fold and pin in pl...

Page 36: ... foot 12 Stitch across and below the bot tom of the zipper 13 Turn the corner and contmue to guide the foot along the zipper teeth as shown Stitch through the fabrLc and zipper tape J 14 Stop about 2 from the top of the zipper 15 Lower the needle into the fabric and raise the presser foot 16 Remove the basting stitches and open the zipper 17 Lower the foot and stitch the rest of the seam Make sure...

Page 37: ...itch foot Set the Machine Stitch width control 0 Stitch length control any number _not necessary _o ediust 2 Stretch Stitch Drop feed lever 1 2 3 4 5 NOTE Drop the feed dogs Stretch the fabric with the hole in the center between embroidery hoops as show Lower the presser bar and sew at a slow speed Move the fabric beck and forth slowly until you have covered the darning area Turn the fabric 1 4 tu...

Page 38: ... are many ways to sew a zigzag stitch Consult the specific variations for detailed directions Monogramming page 36 Satin Stitch page 37 Applique Work page 38 Bar Tacking page 38 Embroidery page 39 Button Sewing page 4_O0 Overcasting page 41 Monogramming Set the Machine Stitch width control 5 Top thread tension control 2 to 6 F Satin stitch foot Stitch length control 0 5 to 1 Stretch Stitch A Here ...

Page 39: ...satile and often used decorative stitch but it can also be used to overcast a raw edge lfor ex ample blankets linens tab ectoths and napkins The Satin stitch is especially attractive in applique Close to 0 I 2 Stitch length 3 Zigzag width Here s How Once your machine is set up to stitch you may want to experiment on a scrap of the fabric you are planning to use Too tight a satin stitch may pucker ...

Page 40: ...e falls along the outer edge of the applique When sewing corners tower the needle down into the fabric Raise the presser foot and pivot the fabric to the right or left Bar Tacking Set the Machine Top thread tan_Jon control 2 to 6 A Zigzag foot Stitch width control 2 to 5 0 Stitch length control 0 5 to 1 Stretch Stitch This stitch is similar to a very short sai in stitch and is used to reinforce po...

Page 41: ...h tailor s chalk Stretch the fabric between embroidery hoops and place under the needle Lower the presser foot lever to engaged the top thread tension Holding the top thread m your left hand rotate the hand wheel toward you one complete turn Pull the top thread to draw the bobbin thread through to the surface of the fabric Using a medium speed stitch along the marked outline guiding the fabric car...

Page 42: ... the slot on the presser foot 2 Adjust the stitch width so that needle will drop in each hole 3 Lower the foot to hold the button in place Turn the hand wheel by hand so that needle will enter either hole of the button 4 Stitch several t_mes To strength the shank cutthe threads leaving a 8 tail Bring the needle thread down through the hole in the button and w_nd it around the shank Draw the thread...

Page 43: ...tretch Stitch A Zigzag toot The Stitch and Its Uses This zigzag variation is very useful in garment construction and in finishing raw edges of any sewing project Helpful Hints Start overcasting about 1 8 inside the raw corner of your seam If you start right at the edge the fabric will bunch up and the stitches wil become tangled 41 ...

Page 44: ...m and pin NOTE For light weight fabrics you may need a double fold 3 Fold the material bottom side out on the edge to be stitched as shown leaving 1 4 of the finished hem edge showing 4 Place garment under presser foot in such a manner that narrow zigzag stitches will be sewn on extended edge The wide zigzag stitch should just catch the fotd of the garment 5 After hemming press both sides of the f...

Page 45: ...on_rot Stretch Stitch J Lace adds a fanciful feminine touch to biouses and lingerie Table _nens and pillows become more elegant when trimmed w th lace Turn raw edge of fabric under at least 5 8 Place lace underneath and top st tch using stretch blind hem stitch Trim excess fabdc close to stitching 43 ...

Page 46: ...tch It has more strength elasticity and is flatter than a regular zigzag The three step zigzag stitch is especial ly useful for mending sewing patches smoothly and securely repairing straight tears finishing seams 44 Seam Finishing Overcasting Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the edge will be slightly inside the right hand side of the presser foot Guide the work so sthe right hand s...

Page 47: ... blouses and lingerteo Here s How 1 For best effect set the stitch length as you desire you may need to tighten the top thread tension slightly allow the needle to iust clear the folded edge of the fabric when it zigzags 2 If you sew rows of shell stitches space the rows 5 8 apart You can sew Shell Stitch on knits or soft silky wovens in any direction Box Stitching top thread tension control 3 to ...

Page 48: ...tretch Stitch The Stitch and Its Uses Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance and add design interest Here s How 1 Fold under each fabric edge 5 8 and press 2 Pin the two edges to paper or tear away backing 1 8 apart 3 Sew slowly guiding the fabric so the needle catches the folded edge on each ssde 46 ...

Page 49: ...wo point Shell Stitch Set the Machine Fop thread tension control 3 to 8 Stitch w_dth control 3 to 5 Stitch length controi red Zone Stretch Stitch This stitch can atso be used as single overfock stitch 47 ...

Page 50: ...n sew one row or several or vary the stitch width and fength for special effects Experiment on a scrap of fabric to see what special effects are possible Here s How 1 Adjust the stitch width and length as you destre 2 Practice the stitch on a scrap of fabr c 3 Mark the lines for decoration on the fabric using a washable fabric marker 4 Lower the needle at the starting point 5 Lower the presser foo...

Page 51: ...ceive a great deal of strain ex children s clothes The stretch stitch does not actually stretch as _t is being sewn but is stitched n a forward and back motion sometimes called a reverse action st tch so that _t will gwe when the fabric stretches instead of breaking This stitch can also be used for topst_tching on all fabrics Rick Rack Stretch Set the Machine Stitch width control 2 to 5 Top thread...

Page 52: ... edge Or place your fabric to allow a 5 8 seam then tnm seam aIIowance after Raw or worn edges of older garments can be overcast to prevent further raveling NOTE Usa a blue stretch fabric needle which effectively prevents skipped stitches Smocking Set the Machine Stitch w dth Top thread tension control 2 to 6 A Zigzag foot Stitch length control ye Jow stretch stitch posit_on Stretch Stitch With th...

Page 53: ...e the fabric under the presser foot so that the stitches are made overthe edge NOTE When using stretch kmt fabric use a blue stretch fabric needle which effectively prevents skipped stitches Elastic Stretch Stitch Top thread tension controf 3 to 6 A Zigzag foot Set the Machine Stitch w_dth control 3 to 5 Stitch length control yellow stretch stitch position Stretch Stitch Choose this stitch to atta...

Page 54: ...or knees For patchwork quilting e Herring Bone Stretch Top thread tension control 2 to 6 A Zigzag foot Set the Machine Stitch width control 3 to 5 Stitch length control yellow stretch stitch position 2 Stretch Stitch he Stitch and Its Uses Use as hemming stitch for blankets tableclothes and draperies Herds How Place the fabric top side up and sew 3 8 from the edge Trim close to stitching The stitc...

Page 55: ... Always make a practice but tonhole on a scrap fabric you plan to use to find the more suitable stitch length 1 a Carefully mark the buttonhole length on your garment b Change to thesliding buttonhole foot c Insert the garment under the foot with the buttonhole mark ing running toward you S_reteh Stitch 2 a NOTE Move the slider A toward you so that the top mark C on the slider meets the start mark...

Page 56: ... back of b the buttonhole c c Stop sewing at the r_ght stitch d Set the stitch setector at _ Sew 4 to 6 stitches Stop sewing at the left stitch Raise the presser foot and draw the fabric away from you Cut both the needle and bobbin threads leaving about lOcm 4 thread ends Draw the needle thread to wrong side of fabric by pulling the bobbin thread Then knot the threads 7 Remove the fabnc and cut th...

Page 57: ...ee page 16 t Place the felt and the spool on the additional spool pin see page 1 6 t Prepare the top thread for additional spool pin see page 19 11 l Thread then is slipped into needle bar thread guide as illustration A _ _ Change the needle to twin needle see page 151 L__ _ 2_ Thread needles from front to back NOTE When changing the direction of sewing turn the hand wheel so needles are in the up...

Page 58: ... or b_unt needle Loose presser foot Fabric too sheer or too soft CORRECTION Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric Rethread machine Tighten upper thread tension Do not pull fabric guide it gently Reset presser foot Rewind bobbin _Reptace needle plate or polish off burrs completely Do not pull fabric guide it gently Choose correct s_ze needle for thread and fabric Reset needle Reset press...

Page 59: ...r thread tension Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric insert new needle Replace needle plate or polish off burrs completely Improper bobbin threading Check bobbin threading Breaking 8obbin Thread Lint m bobbin hotder or hook race Clean bobbin holder and hook race Darning plate in place Remove darning plate Fabric not Moving Stitch Length set at 0 Adiust Stitch Length Control Thread kno...

Page 60: ...nsure that your mach ne operates at its best you need to keep the essential parts clean at all times The bobbin area can collect dust and tint Your machine can become sluggish or knock loudly if a thread is caught Turn off the power sw_tch or unplug Take out the bobbm the machine Brush out dust and lint or you may use a vacuum cleaner Remove the cover plate by sliding the hook cover plate release ...

Page 61: ...h the large screw driver 4 Remove the needle plate 6 race Use the ling brush to clean the feed dogs hook race and bobbin hotder Also use a soft dry cloth 5_ Take out the bobbin Lift up the bobbin holder and remove it 7 Line up the triangle marks and position the bobbin holder so the notch fits next to the stopper in the hook race In case machine is not used for an extended time oil it before sewin...

Page 62: ...PARTSLIST 1 8 15 21 60 2 9 W 16 22 3 10 23 4 11 5 12 19 25 13 20 26 7 ...

Page 63: ... 647803004 802424004 647808009 6889 822020503 822019509 625031500 826815000 213702016 200002008 200003009 200005001 200013105 214872000 941620000 Description Bobbin box with 10 bobins Spool pin felt No 11 Stretch fabrrc needles BLU No 11 Single needles ORG No 14 Sing e needles RED No 16 Single needles PUR No 18 Single needles GRN Straight foot Zigzag foot Sliding buttonhole foot Zipper foot Satin ...

Page 64: ...pool pin t6 Lace work 43 Large screw driver 5 60_61 Light and power switch 4 6 Light bulb 58 60_61 Lint brush 5 58_59 M Monogramming 26 36 Needle 14_15 60_61 Needle clamp 4 15 Needle plate 3 Needle thread and fabric chart 15 Needle threading 19_20 Oiling 59 Overcasting stitch 41 Overcast stretch 50 Parts list 60 61 Performance problems 56_57 Plug connector 4 6 Pin tucklng foot 60 Piping foot 60 Po...

Page 65: ...p th read tensio n 2 t_22 Top thread tension control 3 21_22 Turning a square comer 31 Twin needle stitching 24 55 Two point shell stitching 28 47 W Walking foot 60 Zigzag foot 5 12 26 32 36 38 40_47 49_52 55 60_61 Zigzag stitching 26 36_48 Zigzag overcasting 4t Zipper application 26 33_34 Zipper foot 5 13 26 33_34 60_6I 63 ...

Page 66: ... of the sewing machine including electromc components motor w_rmg switch and speed control FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS AND MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS ti For 90 days from the date of purchase Sears will free of charge replace any parts and prowde mechanical service necessary for proper operation ot the sewing machine except for normal maintenance It WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE ...

Page 67: ...el number o_ your Sewing Machine will be shown on your nomenclature plate on the back of your Sewing Machine See page 4 for location WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBER NAME OF ITEM tf the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be electron cally transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribuuon Center tor handling...

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