Kenmore 1030 User Manual

69565

Model

1020

1030

TilTí

1045

1050

Sewing Machín

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Knowing Your Sewing Machine

Identifying Parts..................................................1-2

Connecting Machine............................................. 3

Threading - Bobbin.............................................4-5

Top Thread......................................................... 6

Using the Controls

Top Tension Control

Adjusting Bobbin Tension................................... 9

Stitch Length Control.........................................10

Stitch Width Control...........................................10

Reverse Stitch Control......................................11

Feed Dog Control
Special Stitch Dial
Pressure Regulator

Sewing Light......................................................16

Seam Guides.....................................................17

Accessories

Needles

Needle, Thread, Fabric Chart............................19

Presser Feet......................................................20

Buttonhole Guide Feet......................................21

Zigzag and Straight Stitching Needle

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2. Starting to Sew
Garment Construction Stitches

Straight Stitching
Zigzag Stitching

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OWNER'S

Stretch Stitching

Special Finishing Stitches

Satin Stitching, Appliqueing...............................29

Buttonhole Making.....................................30-32

Button Sewing, Bar Tacking

Blind Hemming

Zipper Application..............................................36

Special Edge Stitch, Mending, Darning

3. Checking Performance Problems

4. Caring for the Machine
Cleaning Feed Dogs and Shuttle
Oiling Under Arm Cover Plate

Oiling Underside..................................................43

Oiling Face Cover Plate.......................................44

Parts List

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MANUAL

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■1. Knowing Your Sewing Machine-

FRONT VIEW

Accessory Box

1.

2. Hinged Extension

3. Needle Plate '

4.

Zigzag Stitching Plate

5. Presser Foot

6. Thread Guide

7. Thread Guide

8.

Thread Tension Regulator

9. Thread Guide

10.

Face Cover Plate

Thread Guide

11.
Take-up Lever

12.
Top Thread Tension Control

13.
Threading Path

14.

Special Stitch Dial

15.
Stitch Width Control

16.

Reverse Stitch Control

17.
Stitch Length Control

18.

Nomenclature Plate

19.

BACK VIEW

20.

Light and Power Switch

21.

Connector

22.

Hand Wheel

23.

Bobbin Winder Shaft

24.

Bobbin Winder Latch

25.

Thread Spool Pin

26.

Bobbin Winder Tension Disc

27.

Thread Guide

28.

Presser Foot Lever

29.

Thread Cutter

30.

Needle Clamp Screw

31.

Feed Dogs .

CONMECTiryO MACHINE

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1. Lift hinged extension at the left
side of machine bed-plate.

2. For more sewing space, tip the
bed plate cover up by pushing
right edge as shown in Fig. 2.

Turn the accessory box toward

you as shown in Fig. 2.

3. Fig. 3. shows the machine ready
to sew with all the extensions in

place for maximum sewing space.

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4. Push the plug onto three-prong
connector at the back of machine
column.

5. Plug machine cord into any 11Q­120 volt wall outlet. Turn on
power by pushing light and power
switch.

6. Pull up spool pin stored at top of
machine.

WmBIMQ THE BOBBIN

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1. Draw thread from spool through
bobbin winder tension disc as shown
in Fig. 1.

2. Pull end of thread through hole in
bobbin and place bobbin onto
bobbin winder shaft with end of
thread coming from the top of the
bobbin, fitting the notch on the
bobbin over locking stud on the
shaft as shown in Fig. 2.

3. Push bobbin winder latch against
bobbin until it clicks.

4. Release clutch by pulling hand wheel
or turning clutch knob as shown in
Fig. 4. Start machine, holding onto

end of thread. When bobbin is
slightly filled, release end of thread.

5. When bobbin is full, winding
mechanism stops.

6. Push in hand wheel or turning clutch
knob to return to stitching position.
Remove bobbin.

THREADING THE BOBBliy CASE

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1. To remove bobbin case from the
shuttle, raise needle to its highest

position.

2. Open bed plate cover, and remove
accessory box.

3. Pull open latch of bobbin case.

4. Pull bobbin case straight out of

shuttle.

5. Insert bobbin into bobbin case mak
ing sure thread is coming from
bobbin as shown.

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6. Pull thread through slot of case as
shown.

7. Pull thread under tension spring.

8. Holding latch open, position case

into shuttle, and release latch. Case

should lock into place when latch

is released.

9. Hold needle thread loosely in left

hand and rotate hand wheel toward

you one complete turn. Bring bob

bin thread up by pulling upper

thread.

THREADING OF TOP THREAD

TOP TENSION CONTROL

Model 1050

Probably the most important control on your machine is this one that regulates
your top thread tension. It consists of discs between which the thread passes.
The pressure on these discs is regulated by turning the dial on the front of
the control. The higher the number, the tighter the tension.

Mode! 1020, 1030, 1040,1045

There are many reasons for having to reset your tension. The best tension
for one fabric may not be correct for another. The required tension depends
upon the stiffness of the fabric, thickness of the fabric, numbers of layers of
fabric being sewn, as well as the type of stitch you are making.

It is best to test the stitching on a scrap of the fabric you are using before
starting to make a garment. To adjust for the correct stitch, see next page.

ADJUSTING TOP TENSIONS

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(2) Upper thread too tight Decrease Tension

A perfect straight stitch will have

threads locked between the two

layers of fabric with no loops on

top or bottom.

(3) Upper thread too loose Increase Tension

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ADJUSTING BOBBIN TENSIONS

Bobbin tension requires adjusting less frequently than the upper thread

tension.

If the stitch is satisfactory but the seam is puckered, it may be necessary to
loosen the tension on both the top and bottom threads. Be sure to balance
them as indicated on Page 9.

When adjusting the tension on the bobbin case, make slight adjustments with

a screwdriver.

DECREASE TENSION

INCREASE TENSION

Turn Counter Clockwise.

Turn Clockwise.

STITCH LEiyCTH CONTROL

The stitch length control located on the right side of the machine regulates
the length of the stitch you select.
THE HIGHER THE NUMBER-THE SHORTER THE STITCH.

The stitch setting you use will be determined by the thickness of the fabric
you are sewing. A longer stitch setting should be used for thicker fabric

or more layers of fabric.
The middle range of the control is the 10-12 stitch per inch range which is

the most commonly used.

A basting stitch is made by using the longest possible stitch setting - 6 stitches

per inch.
The marking mmm on this control is the setting used for the shortest stitches

such as in Satin Stitching.

STITCH WIDTH CONTROL

This control regulates the width of the stitch you select. THE HIGHER THE

NUMBER - THE WIDER THE STITCH. You may vary your zigzag stitch width
by adjusting this control to the setting you desire.

This control must be on Red Dot in order to do straight stitching.

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REVERSE STITCH COiyTROL

It is best to begin and end seams with a few stitches taken in reverse. This
is called back tacking. Back tacking fastens the ends of the seams firmly
and prevents raveling.

When reverse stitching is needed, turn the control clockwise and hold
there during sewing. The fabric will immediately start feeding backwards
and seam will be fastened.

FEED DOG CONTROL

The feed dog control is located on the machine behind accessory box.
There are a few times when you want to control the feeding of the
fabric yourself. When the control is pushed down, the feed dogs drop and
do not move the fabric.

For most of your sewing, turn the control to the up position. (Feed dog
up).

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SPECIAL STITCH DIAL

There are certain types of utility stitches you will use often in your home
sewing. This control enables you to just dial the stitch you need for the
task at hand.

THE RED DOT SETTING

The Red Dot setting illustrated is the one used for most of your stitching­either straight or simple zigzag. When the stitch width is set on the Red

Dot and the Special Stitch Dial on the Red Dot setting, you may straight

stitch.

For a simple zigzag stitch, adjust the stitch width control to the desired

setting, with the dial remaining on the Red Dot setting.

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SPECIAL MENDING STITCH

You will find that much of your
sewing is in the mending category.

For this reason you have been
provided with a stitch for the repair
of tears. Use of the stitch setting
shown is given in more detail in the
next section under Mending.

BLIND STITCH SETTING

Blind hems are made by using the

stitch setting shown in the illustration

above. For more detailed instructions
in blind hemming, see next section
of the book.

SPECIAL EDGE STITCH

The setting illustrated is used for
special edge finishing, combining
fabrics and so on. Details on the use
of this stitch are given in the next­section.

ELASTIC STRETCH STITCH

The setting illustrated is used for
special stretch stitch for sewing elastic
such as sportswear, girdles and other

garments that require stretch. See
next section of this book for detailed

use of the stitch.

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