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Kenmore
INSTRUCTIONS
ZIG*ZAG SEWING MACHINE
MODEL 1430/1431/1625/1641/1940/1941
# 59982
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1
1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Identifying Parts
Installing Machine
Converting to Free-arm Sewing
Winding the Bobbin
Threading the Bobbin Case............................................. 8
Threading of Top Thread................................................. 9
USING THE CONTROLS
Adjusting Top Tension....................................................10
Adjusting Bobbin Tension
Checking Tensions.........................................................12
Stitch Width Control
Stitch Length Control......................................................13
Reverse Stitch Control
Special Stitch Modifier....................................................14
Buttonhole Control
Special Stitch Dial
Pressure Regulator........................................................17
Feed Dog Control...........................................................18
Sewing Light...................................................................18
Needle Plates.............................................................19,20
Seam Guides
ACCESSORIES
Needles..........................................................................21
Needle, Thread, and Fabric Chart
PresserFeet....................................................................23
Buttonhole Attachment...................................................24
2. STARTING TO SEW......................................................25
GARMENT CONSTRUCTION STITCHES
Straight Stitching .......................................................26, 27
Zigzag Stitching
Stretch Stitching........................................................28-30
SPECIAL FINISHING STITCHES
Buttonhole Making
Blind Hemming...............................................................35
Satin Stitching, Appliqueing
Zipper Application
Mending
Darning
Button Sewing................................................................39
BarTacking................................................................... 39
FREE-ARM SEWING.....................................................40
3. CHECKING PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS
4. CARING FOR THE MACHINE
Cleaning Feed Dogs and Shuttle
Oiling Under Arm Cover Plate........................................44
Oiling Underside..............................................................45, 46
Oiling in Face Cover Plate
Parts List
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i1. KNOWING YOUR MACHINE i
FRONT VIEW
1. Shuttle cover
2. Base front cover
3. Base
4. Needle plate
5. Front cover release button
6. Firesserfoot
7,, Needle clamp screw
8. Thread guide
9. Top thread tension control
10. Thread guide
11. Face cover
12. Take-up lever
13. Upper-thread guide
14. Special stitch modifier
15. Stitch width control
16. Special stitch dial
17. Reverse stitch control
18. Stitch length control
19. Buttonhole control {model 1628 only)
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BACK VIEW
(Model 1430,1940)
20. Feed dog control .
21. Nomenclature plate
22. Free arm
23. Base release button
24. Hand hole cover plate
25. Light and power switch
26. Electric cord receptacle
27. Hand wheel
28. Bobbin winder
29. Thread spool pins
30. Clutch nut
31. Bobbin winder tension disc
32. Pressure regulator
33. Presser foot lever
34. Presser foot lock
35. Thread cutter
36. Buttonhole attachment guide
pin hole
37. Feed dogs
38. Presser foot thumb screw
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INSTALLING MACHINE (Free-arm type)
To install the machine in cabinet, position
machine head on cabinet platform so that
holes on bottom of machine match those
on boards. Insert washers and screws
and tighten into place. (Fig. 1)
A separate base and cover is available to
carry the machine when needed. The
base must be removed when machine is
used.
To install machine in carrying case, set
machine into base, with word FRONT in
base facing you, (Fig. 2)
Place cover on machine with word
"SEARS" on handle facing you. The case
slopes in the same direction of the ma
chine. (Fig. 3)
Push the speed control plug onto threeprong connector. Plug machine cord
into any 110-120 volt wall outlet. Turn
on power by pushing light and powet
switch. (Fig. 4)
4.
Spool pins are packed in accessory box.
Screw thread spool pins in place securely
with a screw driver. Position nylon discs
as shown in illustration.
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INSTALLING MACHINE (Flat bed type)
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1. Loosen the two hinge screws under
holes in the rear edge of the machine
bed.
2. Raise hinge pins in the cabinet or
case. Slip machine head onto pins.
3. Tighten hinge screws securely.
4. Push the speed control plug onto
three-prong connector under the
bed plate. Lower machine head to
front cabinet flap.
Plug machine cord into any 110-120
volt wall outlet. Turn on power by
pushing light and power switch.
Spool pins are packed in accessory
box. Screw thread spool pins in
place securely with a screw driver.
Position nylon discs as shown in
illustration.
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CONVERTING TO FREE-ARNI SEWING
Base Release Button Fig. 1
1. Remove the base from the machine 2. To replace the base, simply slide it
by pushing the release button (if
applicable) and pulling the base to
the left. (Fig. 1, 2)
along the free arm to its original
position. (Fig. 1)
Note: Base cannot be removed or
replaced unless shuttle cover is
closed.
Fig. 2
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WINDING THE BOBBIN
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1. Release clutch by pulling hand wheel
or turning clutch knob toward you as
shown in Fig. 1.
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 latch against bobbin
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 latch releases.
6. Push in hand wheel or tighten clutch
knob to return to stitching position.
Remove bobbin.
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THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE
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1. Remove base front coyer by push
ing the release button on the left
side. Open the shuttle cover.
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5. Insert bobbin into bobbin case mak
ing sure thread is coming from
bobbin as shown.
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.
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.
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THREADING OF TOP THREAD
Fig. 2
Place thread on spool pin as shown
with thread coming from the back of
the spool. Draw thread through the
top thread guide. 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 hook
(See Fig. 2).
When the thread is released, the spring
wire loop will return to position (Fig.
Fig. 1,
Fig. 3
3) with thread in proper place. Release
spool of thread and hook thread into
take up lever as shown (Fig. 4).
Continue to thread machine exactly
as shown. Needle must always be
threaded in direction as shown in
Fig. 5,
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
Fig. 6
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ADJUSTING TOP TENSIONS
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 number, 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 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 as shown below. Use the straight stitch function.
A perfect straight stitch wilt have
threads locked between the two
layers of fabric with no loops on
top or bottom.
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Upper thread too tight
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Decrease Tension
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 10.
When adjusting the tension on the bobbin case, make slight adjustments with
a screwdriver.
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CHECKING TENSIONS
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 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 balance mentioned
above.
UNBALANCED BALANCED
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TOP VIEW
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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. Turn only
the outer rim of this control to set the
stitch width. The center of the control
dials the special stitches the machine is
capable of sewing.
STITCH LENGTH CONTROL
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 lounger 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 red marking on the
control is the setting used for the
shortest stitches such as in Satin
Stitching.
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REVERSE STITCH CONTROL
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 searns firmly and
prevents raveling. ^ j
When reverse stitching is needed, turn
the control clockyyise and hold there
gyring sevying. The fabric will imme
diately start feeding backwards and
seam will be fastened.
SPECIAL STITCH MODIFIER
This control gives you the means of
varying the stitches on the Special
Stitch Diak When the pointer is turned
to the Red Dot, the machine sews
forward only, vyhen the ppinter is
turned to the White Dot, the forward
designs are varied by the machine
sewing in a forward and reverse
manner. Carefully read directions given
In the next section 6f the book in order
to accomplish the various stitches
correctly.
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BUTTONHOLE CONTROL
(Model 1625 only)
This contrbi is used in making button
holes. Detailed instructions are given in
the next section of the book.
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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.
All stitches printed in red on the dial must be sewn with the Special Stitch
Modifier set at the Red Dot.
To make the stitches printed in white on this dial, the Special Stitch Modifier
must be set at the White Dot.
THE RED DOT SETTING
The setting illustrated above Is the one used for most of your stitching.
At this setting you may straight stitch, stretch stitch and make a simple
zig zag stitch. As each stitch Is dependent upon the settings of your other
controls, carefully read the directions in the next section of the book for the
various stitches.
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BLIND STITCH AND OVERCAST STRETCH STITCH WWW
Blind hems are made by using the setting shown above with the Stitch
Modifier set on the Red Dot. When the Modifier is set on the White Dot.
overcast stretch stitching is made.
SPECIAL MENDING STITCH AND SMOCKING STRETCH
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. It is
accomplished with the above illustrated setting and the Modifier set at the
Red Dot. When the Modifier is turned to the White Dot a Smocking Stitch
results. For directions see the next section of the book.
SPECIAL BOX STITCH AND ELASTIC STRETCH AAflSB
The setting illustrated is used for special edge finishing and 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 stitches.
SERGING OR PINE LEAF STRETCH hhSkjM
Serging or pine leaf stretch is used for seam finishing on all types of fabrics.
It is a stitch used in the garment industry. It forms a good looking seam, stitching
and overcasting the edges. This stitch is useful for seaming of seimwear, stretch
ski pants and other types of knit sportswear. Modifier must be set on the
White Dot.
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OTHER ADJUSTMENTS OF MACHINE IN SEWING
In addition to the obvious controls of your machine, there are other small
regulators and controls to aid you in using your sewing machine.
PRESSURE REGULATOR
Push down the outer ring of the pressure regulator. This will release the
pressure on the presser foot. (See above).
To-increase the pressure, push down inner pin until a suitable pressure is
obtained.
Insufficient pressure may cause poor feeding of the fabric, skipped stitches,
or difficulty in guiding the fabric. If feed dogs or presser foot marks appear
on the fabric, reduce the pressure.
When sewing multiple thickness or heavy fabric, reduce the pressure. Increase
pressure when sewing lighter weight fabrics.
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FEED DOG CONTROL
There are a few times when you want to
control the feeding of the fabric
yourself. Remove the báse cover from
the base. Pull down the feed dog control
or turn to the left as shown in Fig. 1.
The feed dogs will drop. You may then
determine the movement of the fabric
yourself.
For most of your stitching, the feed dog
control should be in the up position.
Whenever you raise or lower the feed
dogs, be sure to have the presser foot in
the up position.
SEWING LIGHT
The light and power switch shown in
Fig, 1 and 2 provides the electric current
for the motor as well as for the light.
In order to operate the machine, this
switch must be on. To turn on the light,
depress the upper side of the switch.
If you are interrupted while sewing and
must leave the machine unattended,
just turn off the switch and the machine
cannot be started accidentally.
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Fig. 3
The sewing light is located inside the
face cover plate as shown. To replace
the bulb, turn light off, and swing the
face cover plate open. Push up on the
bulb slightly and turn bulb clockwise.
Remove bulb from socket. Push in new
bulb and turn counter-clockwise.
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NEEDLE PLATE INSERTS
{Free-arm type)
You are provided with two needle plate
inserts:
A. Needle plate with wide oval hole for
all zigzag stitching.
B. Needle plate with round hole for
regular straight stitching and straight
stretch stitch sewing.
CHANGING NEEDLE PLATE INSERTS
1. Raise needle to its highest position
and raise presser foot.
2. Swing shuttle cover open.
3. Push a spring under the plate as
shown to release the needle plate
insert.
4. Remove needle plate insert by
placing thumb under edge of plate.
Fig. 1
5. Replace the needle plate insert
positioning as shown in Fig. 3.
6. Push needle plate insert down to
lock into place. Reposition the
shuttle cover.
SEAM GUIDES
Seam guides are printed on either side
of the needle plate to aid you in guid
ing your fabric. THE GUIDE LINE
EXTENDING ABOVE THE RIGHT
SIDE OF THE NEEDLE PLATE IS
THE "ALL IMPORTANT" 5/8" SEAM
LINE.
The cornering guides are convenient
when turning a square corner 5/8"
from the fabric edge. See next
section of this book for directions.
Fig. 4
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Fig. 1
MULTI PURPOSE NEEDLE PLATE (Flat-bed type)
This multi purpose needle plate pro
vides a small round hole for straight
stitching and a wide oval hole for zig
zag and decorative stitching.
CHANGING MULTI PURPOSE NEEDLE PLATE
1. Raise needle to its highest position
and raise presser foot.
2. Open hand hole cover plate.
3. Remove multi purpose needle plate
by placing thumb under edge of
plate and lifting it up and out.
4. Reverse and reposition the needle
plate as shown.
5. Lock it into place by fixing hand
hole cover plate in position.
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Cornering Guide
Fig. 4
SEAM GUIDES
Seam guides are printed on either side
of the needle plate to aid you in guiding
your fabric. THE GUIDE LINE
EXTENDING ABOVE THE RIGHT SIDE
OF THE NEEDLE PLATE IS THE "ALL
IMPORTANT" 5/8" SEAM LINE.
The cornering guides are convenient
when turning a square corner 5/8" from
the fabric edge. See next section of this
book for directions.
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lACCESSORIES
NEEDLES
Use KEN MORE needles. The size of
the needle should conform with the
size of the thread and both should be
suitable to the fabric (See next page).
Never use a bent needle or one with a
blunt point.
Fig. 1. shows you the exact length of
your needle. Be sure you never use
one in your machine that is not this
exact length.
You will find among your accessories
"QNEBDLES’m With biue shanks. These
special needles are to be Msed when
sewing, certain knits and certain
difficult synthetic fabrics. If you
experience skipped stitches in any of
your sewing, use -qneedle". .
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Fig. 1
PLACEMENT OF NEEDLE
Raise needle bar to Its highest position
by turning the hand wheel toward you.
Loosen the needle clamp screw. Hold
ing the needle with the flat side away
from-you, slip the needle into the
needle bar. Make certain it is up as
far as it can go. Tighten the needle
clamp screw with a screwdriver.
If you have a double needle for decora
tive stitching, it is inserted in the same
manner as the single needle.
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NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART
THREAD SIZE
Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap
Fine Mercerized Cotton
Polyester Synthetic
Silk A
50 Mercerized Cotton
Polyester Synthetic
Silk A
50 Mercerized Cotton
Mercerized Heavy Duty
Polyester Synthetic
Silk A
Heavy Duty Mercerized Cotton
Polyester Synthetic
Silk A
Silk Buttonhole Twist
Polyester Synthetic
50 Mercerized Cotton
NEEDLE
SIZE
9 or 11
14
14 or 16
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16, 18 or
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FABRIC
Lightweight: Batiste, Dimity,
Chiffon, Silks, Synthetic Jerseys,
Fine Lace, Organza, Crepe,
Taffettà, Voile, Organdy
Medium Weight: Cotton, Cotton
Blends, Percale, Gingham,
Shantung, Pique, Seersucker.
Satin, Knits, Vinyl, Suitings,
Linen, Wool Crepe, Leather
Medium Heavyweight: Corduroy,
Denim, Wool, Sailcloth, Wool
Flannel, Gabardine, Velvets,
Leather
Heavyweight: Coatings,
Upholstery, Cotton Duck, Heavy
Twills, Canvas
Decorative Top-stitching on all
Synthetic Knits and Stretch Fabrics:
Polyester Double Knits, Nylon
Tricot, Jersey, Stretch Terry,
Spandex, Ciré Tricot
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PRESSER FEET
SUPER-HIGH BAR TYPE
Simply drop the presser foot lock and
slip the foot away from the presser bar.
To aid you in the placement of the
presser foot, the presser foot lever can
raise the foot beyond the normal "up”
position. After the foot is placed on the
presser bar, lift the lock as high as it will
go to hold the foot securely.
SNAP-OI\l TYPE
Raise the presser bar to its highest
position by lifting the presser foot lever.
Press the toe of presser foot upward as
high as it will go and foot is released.
Place the desired foot on the needle
plate aligning the needle holes and lower
the presser foot lever. Press down on
presser iopt thumb screw until the
clamping shank snaps on the foot.
ONE-PIECE TYPE
Raise the presser bar to its highest
position by lifting the presser foot lever.
Loosen the presser foot thumb screw
and remove the foot.
Insert new foot from the front and
tighten the screw using the large
screwdriver to make certain the foot is
secure.
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(Free-armtype) (Flat-bed type)
BUTTONHOLE ATTACHMENT
You will find the following parts in
your Attachment Box:
1. Cover Plate with pinion gear in the
center.
Fig. 1
2. Buttonhole adapter to be used
instead of base cover when button
hole attachment is used. (Free-arm
type only).
3. A set of 2 templates is furnished
with each attachment. Each
template is marked showing the
type and length of each button
hole.
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Fig. 3
4. Desired size of buttonhole is select
ed by turning template advance
knob. Length of buttonhole appears
in window on top side of guide
plate.
Details in using this attachment are
given in the next section. Follow
those directions carefully for perfectly
formed buttonholes.
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2. STARTING TO SEWi
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. Test the needle - it should be straight, properly set and sharp on the point.
It should be the correct size for the fabric and thread being used. Do not
be afraid to change your needle frequently. Many of the new fabrics
made of synthetic blends tend to dull the needles more easily than
fabrics made of natural fibers.
2. Before placing the material on the machine, see that the ends of the
threads have been drawn about 4 inches to the rear of the machine.
3. Test the machine stitch on a scrap of fabric you plan to use. The fabric
should be double thickness. Adjust the machine for the length of stitch
and tension suitable to your fabric.
4. Fabric should be placed under the presser foot with the bulk of the
material to the left of the needle and the right edge of the material placed
on the 5/8" seam marking on the needle plate when making a simple
seam.
5. Run the machine at a slow even speed. The more pressure you put on
the speed control, the faster the machine wilt sew.
6. Fasten each seam by back tacking at the beginning and end of the seam.
7. Always finish sewing each seam with the needle at its highest point.
8. Guide the fabric gently with your hand in front of the needle. Never
pull or hold the fabric in such a way that the normai feeding is altered.
9. When turning the hand wheel manually, always turn it toward you.
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iGARMENT CONSTRUCTION STITCHES
STRAIGHT STITCHING
Set your machine just as shown in the
illustration in order to straight stitch.
It is important each dial have the
following settings.
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial - vw«i»]i;=
Stitch Width Control - Red Dot
Stitch Length Control - 12 to 6
Special Stitch Modifier - Red Dot
Straight Stitch Foot
Straight Stitch Needle Plate
You will find in garment construction that you are doing two types of
sewing - temporary and permanent.
1. Temporary stitching - Usually the longest stitch possible and often done
on a single layer of fabric. The various types of temporary stitching are:
Basting
Stay stitching
Guide line marking
2. Permanent stitching - This is the actual stitching that holds the garment
together. Much of this stitching is visible on the outside of the garment
and therefore must be good looking.
The best length stitch to use for medium weight fabrics is 10 -12 stitches
per inch. This is in the middle range of the Stitch Length Control.
You must remember to lengthen the stitch for heavier fabrics, multiple
layers of fabric and thicker seams. Some of these seams are:
Common two layer seams
Curved two layer seams
Top stitched three layer seams
Top stitched four layer seams
When you have two seams crossing each other with considerable thickness,
sew slowly and carefully so the seam will be as strong as possible in this
area.
FASTENING A SEAM
Be sure both threads are drawn back under the presser foot. Lower needle
into fabric about 1/2 inch from beginning of seam. Turn the reverse stitch
control clockwise and stitch in reverse until needle reaches beginning of
seam. Release control and complete seam. When you reach the end,
turn the control clockwise and sew back over 1/2 inch of completed
seam.
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TURNING A SQUARE CORNER
To turn a square corner 5/8” from
the fabric edge, stop stitching with
the needle tip piercing the fabric,
when reaching the cornering guide
as shown. Raise the presser foot,
turn fabric. New stitching line will
align with 5/8" seam guide on side
of needle plate. Lower the presser foot
and begin stitching in new direction.
Coinctintj GuidB
ZIGZAG STITCHING
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial - wwv\@== =
Stitch Width Control - 1 to 4
Stitch Length Control - Any number
Special Stitch Modifier - Red Dot
Zigzag Presser Foot
Zigzag Needle Plate
This type of stitching greatly expands
the use of your machine. This is the
feature that enables you to overcast
seams, blind hem, applique, button
hole, monogram, and make all the
pretty embroidery designs by machine.
Simply use the settings indicated in
the illustraiion for the simple zigzag.
Follow directions given in the follow
ing pages for more specific uses.
OVERCASTING
This is one of the more frequently used
zigzag stitches in garment construc
tion. You may want to overcast
along the raw edge of each seam
allowance or fold the raw edge toward
the garment and stitch.
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Fig. 1 shows the raw edge finished.
Fig. 2 illustrates the folded edge stitch
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Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric
just short of the outside edge. Raw or
Worn edges of older garments can be
overcast to prevent further raveling.
Fig. 2
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STRETCH STITCHING
The stitches shown below are all for use with stretch and knit fabrics. These
are special stitches built in to the machine for your quick selection.
1. Straight Stretch
2. Rick - Rack Stretch
3. Smocking Stretch
4. Elastic Stretch
5. Overcast Stretch
6. Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch
STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCHING
SETTINGS
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Special Stitch Dial - WMsSiSi
Stitch Width Control - Red Dot
Stitch Length Control -6
Special Stitch Modifier - White Dot
Straight Stitch Foot
Straight Stitch Needle Plate
Use this stretch stitch with knitted
fabric and other fabrics that stretch.
Sew as you do with regular straight
stitch seaming. The seam may be
pressed open as with any regular
seam, but will stretch if necessary.
This is also a good stitch to use on
curved seams regardless of the type
of fabric. Any seam that will receive
a great deal of strain when worn
should be sewn with the stretch
stitch. Use in children's shorts and
slacks as well as adult sports clothes.
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rick-rack STRETCH
STITCHING
SEHINGS
Special Stitch Dial - wvwSsSS
Stitch Width Control - 1 to 4
Stitch Length Control - 6
Special Stitch Modifier * White Dot
Zigzag Presser Foot
Zigzag Needle Plate
Use this special stitch for all-purpose
heavy duty sewing of stretch fabrics.
Sew as you do a regular plain zigzag
seam.
The machine will make triple lock
stitches back and forth of a fixed
stitch length, to give the stretch to
seam.
SMOCKING STRETCH STITCHING
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SETTINGS
Step 1. Make a straight line of gathers across
the fabric that you wish to smock.
Step 2. Special Stitch Dial - m
Stitch Width Control - 3 to 4
Stitch Length Control - 6
Special Stitch Modifier - White Dot
Zigzag Pressé? Foot
Zigzag Needle Plate
With a narrow strip of fabric directly
under the line of gathering, stitch over
the gathers. The design will be a series
of small diamonds.
When smocking a garment, the stitch
ing should be done before the piece is
sewn into thé garment
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STITCHING
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial - W TfB
Stitch Width Control - 4
Stitch Length Control • 6
Special Stitch Modifier • White Dot
Zigzag Presser Foot
Zigzag Needle Plate
This Is the same type of stitch used bv
the garment industry iti making sports
wear. It is used for seams of 3/8' to
1 /4". The seam is formed and finished
in one operation. It must be used wheh
you are making swimwear, ski pants
and other garments that require stretch.
Fig. 1 shows the raw edge finished.
Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric
just short of the outside edge.
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Fig. 1
Raw or worn edges of older garments
can be overcast to prevent further
raveling.
ELASTIC STRETCH STITCHING
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial - AAfflZ
Stitch Width Control - 4
Stitch Length Control - 6
Special Stitch Modifier - White Dot
Zigzag Presser Foot
Zigzag Needle Plate
This is a good stitch to use in making or
repairing lingerie. The stitch is decora
tive as well as useful. Simply stitch
the elastic into place around the waist
of the garment, making sure that the
elastic is evenly spaced. To do this
mark the correct length piece into
quarters and match these markings
with center front and back of the gar
ment as well as side seams.
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SPECIAL FINISHING STITCHES
After the basic construction of your garment is finished, there are still many finishing
touches to be done. To aid your completion of your garment, the Kenmore has been
designed to do the following tasks that formerly had to be done by hand.
BUTTONHOLE MAKING
(Model 1625 only)
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial - wwv\@=5=
Stitch Width Control -1 to
Stitch Length Control -12
Buttonhole Control - F
Special Stitch Modifier - Red Dot
Bottonhole Foot
Zigzag Presser Foot
Zigzag Needle Plate
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1. Place the fabric, with the buttonhole
marked, under the buttonhole foot.
Without lowering the foot, let the
needle pierce the fabric at the
beginning of the buttonhole. Pull the
foot all the way forward so that the
index mark (A) is aligned with the
graduation (B). Lower the foot.
(Reproduction of the identical size
buttonholes is facilitated with the aid
of the graduations cn the left side of
the buttonhole foot. These gradua
tions are 1/8" apart. Graduations act
as reference mark.)
2. With the buttonhole control at F,
stitch forward until you approach the
front marking of your buttonhole.
Fig 1
Fig 2
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Fig 3
3. Turn the control to ''R'' stitching
back to the beginning of the button
hole. The speed with which the
control is turned determines the
number of stitches at the end of the
buttonhole. The slower the control is
turned while sewing, the more
stitches formed.
4. Turn the control back to F to finish
buttonhole.
Fig. 4
Always make a practice buttonhole on a scrap of fabric you plan to use. Try the
buttonhole with the button you will use.
Always use an interfacing in area of garment where buttonholes are placed. Tissue
paper or regular interfacing can be used. Tear paper away after stitching, if it is used.
For heavier weight fabrics, loosen your top tension slightly and use a wider stitch
width setting.
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BUTTONHOLE MAKING
Always make a practice buttonhole
on a scrap of fabric you plan to use.
Try the buttonhole with the button you
will use.
Use an interfacing between the layers
of fabric - tissue paper can be used
and torn away after the stitching.
For heavier weight fabrics, loosen your
top tension slightly and use a wider
stitch width setting.
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial'
Stitch Width Control - 1 to VA
Stitch Length Control - 0
Special Stitch Modifier - Red Dot
Feed Dogs - Down
Buttonhole Foot or Satin Stitch Foot
Zigzag Needle Plate or Hole
1. Turn hand wheel so needle is down.
Remove base front cover by pushing
release button. Open shuttle cover.
Insert buttonhoel adapter minus
cover plate with pinion gear.
Insert cover plate at 45 degree angle.
Snap into place.
Guide Pin.
Window
Template
Holder
2. Screw guide pin into the guide
pin hole on the base directly behind
the needle plate. Pull guide plate
forward as in' Fig. 2.
3. Insert a template into the slot of
template holder by lifting the
bottom portion of the Template
Holder. Select the proper size
buttonhole by turning the Template
Advance Knob.
Template Advance Knob
Fig. 2
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Fig. 5
Pull guide plate all the way forward
so that guide pin is at S. This will
enable you to start at one end of
the buttonhole. Drop guide plate
into place over gear on cover plate.
Pick up bobbin thread through
guide plate by turning hand wheel
and drawing thread to back of
machine. Place fabric between
presser foot and guide plate. Line
up edge of fabric with marked
indentation on guide. See Fig. 4.
If you wish all buttonholes to be
3/4 inch from edge of garment
line up fabric with 3/4 inch mark
ing each time you start sewing a
buttonhole.
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BLIND HEMMING
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial - WWW
Stitch Width Control - 2 to 3
Stitch Length Control - 12 to 8
Special Stitch Modifier - Red Dot
Zigzag Presser Foot or Edgestitcher if
available
Zigzag Needle Plate
1. Finish edge of hem anyway you
desire. Turn up hem appropriate
width. {Fig. 1)
2. Fold garment away from hem
leaving 1/8 * of hem edge extend
ing. (Fig. 2)
Place garment under presser foot in
such a manner that straight stitches
will be sewrt on extended edge.
The zigzag stitch should just catch
the fold of the garment. (Fig. 3)
4. Press both sides of the finished
hem. The right side of the garment
will show only the blind stitches.
(Fig. 4)
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Right Side of
“inished Hem
Fig.
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SATIN STITCHING
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SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial - ww«®«»#
Stitch Width Control - 1 to 4
Stitch Length Control > Red Zone
Special Stitch Modifier - Red Dot
Satin Stitch Foot
Zigzag Needle Plate
Closely spaced zigzag stitches are called satin stitches. This is an attractive
stitch used for appliqueing, monogramming, buttonhole making.
Whenever you are using this stitch, it is well to remember to loosen the
tension of the top thread slightly. The wider the stitch you make, the looser
the tension should be.
If you are stitching on a very soft fabric, it is well to use a backing of tissue
paper or interfacing for a well formed stitch. Puckering of the material will
be eliminated and the bobbin thread will not be visible on the right side of
the fabric.
As with all special stitches, it is best to make a sample design on your fabric
before starting the design on the garment.
APPLIQUEING
SETTINGS
Same as with Satin Stitching
Select an applique design to be applied
to your garment and baste it in place.
Satin stitch around the raw edge of
the applique completely covering the
edge. You may want to do this with
a contrasting color of thread or self
color.
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ZIPPER APPLICATION
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial - vwwiSss»
Stitch Width Control - Red Dot
Stitch Length Control -12 to 10
Special Stitch Modifier - Red Dot
Zipper Foot
Straight Stitch Needle Plate
REGULAR ZIPPER
The foot is adjustable for use on the
right or left side of the needle when
sewing the regular type of zipper.
Adjust the foot so the needle clears
the side notch on the foot. See Fig. 1.
Carefully follow directions given on
the zipper package.
INVISIBLE ZIPPER
Fig 1
Adjust the foot so the needle is sewing
through the center hole of the foot and
one groove of the foot is riding on the
teeth of the zipper.
See Fig. 2. Follow the zipper manu
facturer's instructions.
After zipper has been inserted, finish
sewing seam by shifting foot to side
position sewing through side notch.
CORDING
Foot can also be used to make cording
for slipcovers etc. Cover a cord with
a strip of bias fabric and sew as shown
in Fig. 3.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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MENDING
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial - .WAWi
Stitch Width Control - 4
Stitch Length Control - Red Zone
Special Stitch Modifier - Red Dot
Zigzag Presser Foot
Zigzag Needle Plate
To repair a straight or three-cornered
tear, position the tear under the needle
in such a way that the stitching catches
both sides of the tear. When mending
a three-cornered tear, stitch from each
end to the center. It Is well to use a
piece of fabric under the tear for re
inforcement.
DARNING
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial - vwwglsHs
Stitch Width Control - Red Dot
Special Stitch Modifier - Red Dot
Feed Dogs * Down
No Presser Foot
Remove presser foot, stretch fabric be
tween embroidery hoops with hole
centered. Draw the bobbin thread up
through the fabric by holding the top
thread and taking one stitch at the spot
where you wish to start darning.
Lowering the presser bar, start sewing
at a slow to medium speed. Move the
fabric back and forth with a steady
rhythm to cover the darning area.
When it is covered, turn the fabric and
sew another layer of stitching across
the first layer of stitching.
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BUTTON SEWING
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial - wvwigs
Feed Dogs - Down
Zigzag Presser Foot
Zigzag Needle Plate
1. Align two holes of button with slot
of presser foot and lower foot to
hold the button securely.
2. Turn hand wheel manually until
needle point is just above button.
3. Adjust stitch width control so
needle will enter left hole of the
button.
4. Turn hand wheel again by hand so
needle enters second hole. Re
adjust stitch width if necessary.
Stitch a number of times.
5. Finish sewing with an extra two
inches of thread remaining. Draw
these threads to reverse side of
garment and tie.
BAR TACKING
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial - wwAgsss
Stitch Width Control - 2 to 4
Stitch Length Control - Red Zone
Special Stitch Modifier - Red Dot
Zigzag Presser Fool
Zigzag Needle Plate
This stitch is similar to a very short
satin stitch and is used to reinforce
points of strain such as corners of
pockets and straps on lingerie.
Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches.
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FREE'ARM SEWING (Free-arm type only)
This sewing machine can be used like
a flat bed machine, but easily converts
to free arm machine by removing the
base.
The free arm enables you to sew
tubular types of pieces more easily.
Just slip the sleeve or pants leg on
the free arm as shown abovp.
You will find many uses for this free
arm feature such as:
1. Mend elbovvs and knees of gar
ments more easily.
2. Sew in sleeves more easily. This
is especially true when sewing
smaller garments.
3. Applique, embroiderer hem around
edges of cuffs or pants legs.
4. Sewing in elastic casings in skirts
or pants at the waistline.
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3. CHECK/WG PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS WHAT TO DO
PROBLEM
Incorrect size needle.
Improper threading.
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Needle
Bunching of
Thread
Puckering
Loose upper thread tension.
Pulling fabric.
Light pressure on presser foot.
Loose presser foot. Reset presser foot.
Unevenly wound bobbin.
Pulling fabric.
Incorrect setting of needle. Reset needle.
Loose presser foot.
Upper and lower threads not drawn
back under presser foot.
Feed dog down.
Incorrect thread tension (s).
Light pressure on presser foot.
Using two different sizes or kinds
of thread.
Bent or blunt needle.
Loose presser foot.
Fabric too sheer or too soft.
PROBABLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.
Rethread machine.
Tighten upper thread tension.
Do not puli fabric; guige it gently.
Increase pressure on presser foot.
Rewind bobbin. •’
Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.
Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.
Reset presser foot.
Draw both threads back under presser foot.
Raise feed dog.
Reset thread tension(s).
Increase pressure on presser foot.
Upper thread and bobbin thread should be same size and kind.
Insert new needle.
Reset presser foot.
Use underlay of tissue paper.
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PROBLEM
Skipping
-Stitches
Breaking Upper
Thread
Breaking Bobbin
Thread
Fabric not
Moving
Machine Jamming
Knocking Noise
PROBABLE CAUSE
Incorrect size needle.
Certain knits and synthetics.
Bent or biunt needle.
Incorrect setting of needle.
Tight upper thread tension.
Light pressure on presser foot.
Starting to stitch too fast.
Improper threading.
Tight upper thread tension.
Incorrect size needle.
Sharp eye in needle.
improper bobbin case threading.
Tight bobbin thread tension.
Lint in bobbin case or shuttle.
Feed dog down.
Light pressure on presser foot.
Thread knotted under fabric.
Thread caught in shuttle. Disassemble and clean shutde.
Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.
Use "Q NKKDLK”.« and "Q FOOT".*.
Insert new needle.
Reset needle.
Loosen upper thread tension.
Increase pressure on presser foot.
Start to stitch at a medium speed.
Rethread machine.
Loosen upper thread tension.
Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.
Insert new needle.
Check bobbin case threading.
Loosen bobbin thread tension.
Clean bobbin case and shuttle.
Raise feed dog.
Increase pressure on presser foot.
Place both threads back under presser foot before
beginning to stitch.
CORRECTION
Machine does not
saw.
Hand wheel not returned to
stitching position.
Push in band whe^ or tighten clutch knob.
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i4. CARING FOR THE MACHINE
CLEANING AND OILING
Fig. 1 Cleaning the feed dogs with a
brush.
To insure the best possible operation
of your machine, it is necessary to
keep the essential parts clean at ail
times. Using a small brush, remove
the lint that accumulates in the shuttle
area and around the feed dogs.
Fig. 2 Parts of the Shuttle Assembly
To Clean the Shuttle Area:
1. This area must be kept free of dust,
lint and occasional tangled thread.
Raise the needle bar to its highest
point and remove the bobbin case.
lever-
-lever
2. Push levers of shuttle race aside
and lift shuttle race cover and shut
tle out.
3. Clean the shuttle race with small
brush.
4. Put a drop of oil on the center pin
of the shuttle and shuttle race,
(see arrows)
To Replace Shuttle Assembly;
1 ■ Position shuttle race as illustrated so
that shuttle driver is forming half
moon on the left side of the
machine.
2. Hold shuttle by center pin and
position shuttle so as to form a half
moon on the right side. Pointed
hook will be on the bottom.
3. Place shuttle race cover into place
over shuttle assembly.
Shuttle Assembly
Shuttle Race Cover
Shuttle
driver
Shuttle Race
Fig. 2
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OILING UNDER ARM COVER PLATE
Remove arm cover plate to oil points indicated in top of machine head.
To remove cover plate, insert a screw driver Into the spacing between arm
casting and top cover plate and lift the cover plate as illustrated below.
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OILING UNDERSIDE (Free-anntype)
Tilt machine head back and remove bottom cover to oil points indicated on
underside of machine. To remove bottom cover, remove screws (A), (B),
(C), (D) and (E) as shown below.
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OILING UNDERSIDE (Flat-bed type)
Tilt machine head back to oil points indicated on underside of machine.
OILING IN FACE COVER
PLATE
Swing hinged face cover plate
open and oil points indicated
in illustration.
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PARTS LIST
All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co. or
Simpsons-Sears Limited store or service center.
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION;
1. PART NUMBER 2. PART DESCRIPTION
3. MODEL NUMBER 4. NAME OF ITEM
If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically
transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for expedited handling.
Ref. No.
1
2 38295
3
4
5 *6862
6
7
8
9
10
11 6870 Satin stitch foot
12 6873
13
14 40396
15
16 37175
17 42063
18
19
20 41040
21
22 6757 Zipper foot
23 41662
24
25 48274
26 40530
27 36214 Buttonhole cover plate
28 6864
29 6797 Light bulb
30 6830
31
32 41669 Small screw driver
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Part No.
47 Shuttle
38296 Needle plate insert...Straight stitch
36210
6510 Bobbin case
1939
8286 Thread spool pin
2273 Nylon disc
*6550 No. 9 needles
*6551
*6552 No. 14 needles
*6553
*6554
*6746 Q NEEDLES
40390
6757 Zipper foot
37174 Satin stitch foot
42064 . Satin stitch foot
42062
43840
35346
35347
41670
*6890 Oil/oiler
Description
Needle plate insert...Zigzag stitch
Multi purpose needle plate
Bobbin box with 10 bobbins
Bobbin winder rubber ring
No. 11 needles
No. 16 needles
No. 18 needles
Standard zigzag foot
Straight stitch foot
Standard zigzag foot
Straight stitch foot
Standard zigzag foot
Straight stitch foot
Buttonhole foot
Buttonhole guide foot
Buttonhole guide plate
Buttonhole template (No. 1)
Buttonhole template (No. 2)
Buttonhole adapter
Buttonhole cover plate
Needle threader
Buttonhole opener
Large screw driver
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SEWING MACHINE
Now that you have purchased your Sewing Machine, should a
need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any
Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck and Co. or
Simpsons-Sears Limited Stores. Be sure to provide all pertinent
facts when you call or visit.
The model number of your Sewing Machine will be shown on
your nomenclature plate on the right side of your Sewing
Machine. See page 3 for location.
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
*MODEL NUMBER *NAME OF ITEM *PART DESCRIPTION
If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be
electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution
Center for handling.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago. IL60684 U.S.A. and
SIMPSONS-SEARS LIMITED, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
S- 158
Part No. 59982C1D
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