Kenmore 1232 User Manual
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INSTRUCTIONS
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Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Dear Homemaker:
You have just invesieti in a very fine stretch stitch sewing machine Be
fore using your new Kenmore machine, please pause for a moment and
carefully read this booklet which contains instructions on how to oper
ate arid care for your machine
Specific instructions are given on threading, tension adjustments, clean
ing, oiling, etc This will help you obtain the best sewing lesults and
avoid unnecessary service expense for conditions beyond our control
Advice on the operation and care of your machine is always available at
your nearest Sears Retaii Store
Please remembei, any correspondence or reference to your machine
must mention the model number and serial number of your machine
Kenmore Sewing Machine
Record in space provided below the model number
and serial number of this appliance The mode! num
ber and serial number ate located on the nomenclature
plate, as identified on Page 3 of this booklet
Mode! No
Retain these numbers for future reference.
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TABLE OF
COWTEWTS
Section
identifying Ports
Installing Machine ,
Converting to Free-orm Sewing
Winding the Bobbin
Threading the Bobbin Case ,
Threading of Top Thread ,
Using the Controls
Adjusting Top Tension
Adjusting Bobbin Tension
Checking Tensions
Stitch Width Control
Stitch Length Control
Reverse Stitch Control ,
Stretch Stitch Control
Pressure Regulator
Sewing Light
Seam Guides
Presser Foot Lever
Accessories
Needles
Needle, Thread and Fabric Chart
Presser Feet
2, 3
4
5
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7
8
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, 11
12. 13
12. 13
14
14
15
16
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17
18
19
20
Section
Section
II Starting to Sew
Garment Construction Stitches
Straight Stitching
Zigzag Stitching
Stretch Stitching
Specipf Finishing Stitches
Satin Stitching. Appliqueing
Buttonhole Making ,
Zipper-Application
Button Sewing, Bar Tacking
Darning
Free-arm Sewing
III Checking Performance Problems
IV Caring for the Machine
Cleaning Feed Dogs and Shuttle
Oiling Under Arm Cover Plate
Oiling Underside
Oiling in Face Cover Plate
Parts List
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3
, 4
5
6
7
, 8
9
10
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2
3
4
5,6
1, Needle Plate
2, Presset Foot
3, Thread Guide
4, Needle Clamp Screw
5 Thread Guide
6. Top Thread Tension Control
7, Face Cover Thread Guide
8 Face Cover Plate
9. Take-up Lever
10. Upper Thread Guides
11, Stitch Width Control
12, Stretch Stitch Control
13, Stitch Length Control
14 Reverse Stitch Control
15. Light and Power Switch
16. Extension Tabie
17. Support Leg
18. Shuttle Cover
19. Free Arm
20, Electric Cord Receptacle
21, Nomenclature Plate
22, Clutch Knob
23, Hand Wheel
24, Bobbin Winder
25 Thread Spool Pins
26, Bobbin Winder Tension Disc
27. Pressure Regulator
28 Presser Foot Lever
29, Thread Cutter
30, Presser Foot Thumb Screw
31, Feed Dogs
i i\! S TA L LI ly G IVi A C HI l\l E
To install the machine i.n cabinet, posi
tion machine haad on cabinet platform
so that holes on bottom of machine
match those on board Insert washers
and screws and tighten into place, I Fig
1) ¡Follow instructions provided with
Sears Cabinet, Screws and washers are
supplied with cabinet,)
A separate base and cover is available to
carry the machine when needed
To install machine in carrying case, set
machirte into base, with word FRONT in
base facing you (Fig, 21
Place cover on machine with word
"SEARS’" on handle facing you. The
case slopes in the same direction of the
machine, (Fig. 31
Push the speed control plug onto threeprong connector. Plug rnachine cord into
any 110-120 volt wall outlet. Turn on
power by pushing light and power
switch, (Fig. 4)
Spool pins are packed in accessory box.
Screw thread spool pirts in place securely
with a screw driver. Position nylon discs
as shown in illustration.
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Fig- 1
1. Remove the extension table from the 2 To replace the table, simply slide it along
machine by folding the support leg up
and pulling table to the left (Fig 1.2}
the free arm to its oriaitial position and
place supporting leg in down position
(Fig,, 1)
Fig 2
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1, Release clutch by turning clutch
knob toward you,
2, Draw thread from spool through
bobbin winder tension disc as
shown.
3, Pull end of thread through hole in
bobbin as shown.
4, Place bobbin onto bobbin winder
shaft with end of thread coming
from the top of the bobbin. Push
bobbin winder shaft to the right
until it clicks, Holding onto end of
thread, start machine. When bobbin
is slightly filled, snip off end of
thread,
5. Start machine. Wind thread until
bobbin winder shaft releases,
6. Tighten clutch knob and remove
bobbin.
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1, Remove the extension table from
the machine by pulling it to the
left Open the shuttle cover,
2, Raise needle to its highest position
by rotating hand wheel toward you,,
3, To remove bobbin case from shut
tle, pull open latch of bobbin case,
4, Pull bobbin case straight out of
shuttle
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5, Insert bobbin into bobbin case
making sure thread is coming from
bobbin as shown,
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-
Fig, 1
Place thread on spool pin as shown
with thread coming from the back of
the spool. Draw thread through the
top thread guides. Holding the spool
stationary with right hand, pull the
end of the thread between the tension
discs as shown,. Pull the spring wire
loop up and past the top hook until
the thread can be slipped into the
hook (See Fig,. 2), When the thread is
released, the spring wire loop will re
turn to position (See Fig. 3) with
thread in proper place. Release spool
of thread and continue to thread
machine exactly as shown. Needle
must always be threaded in direction
as shown in Fig. 4,
Hold needle thread loosely in left hand
and rotate hand wheel toward you one
complete turn. Bring bobbin thread up
by pulling upper thread, (Fig, 5)
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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. The higher the num
ber, the tighter the tension
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 be
ing 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
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1 have threads locked between the
A perfect straight stitch will
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toops on top or bottom.
Upper thread too tight
® Upper thread too loose
Decrease Tension
Increase Tension
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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.
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The easiest way to check tensions is to sew a medium zig zag stitch on the fabric
you will be using. Use the appropriate type of thread and needle,, Use different
colors of thread on the bobbin and upper spool
Sew a line of medium zig-zag stitches The bobbin thread should not show on
the top of the fabric
Adjust the top tension if necessary to achieve the stitch formation mentioned
above
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This control regulates the width of the stitch you select, THE HIGHER THEIMUMBER-THE WIDER THE STITCH. You may vary your zigzag stitch width
by adjusting this control to the setting you desire. , :
This control must be set on i ii| position in order to do straight stitching.
The stitch length control regulates the length of the stitch you select. THE
HIGHER THE NUMBER-THE SHORTER THE STITCH. ,
The number on stitch length control indicates the approximate number of
stitches per inch. 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 white & gr-een marking on the control is the setting used for the
shortest stitches such as in Satin Stitching.
The marking ^ on the control Is the setting used for darning or embroidering.
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