Kenmore 200 User Manual
Embroidery/Sewing Machine
Owner’s Manual
Model 385.19010200
851-811-004
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, iL 60179 U.S.A.
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ont., MSB 2B8
www.sears.com
www.sears.ca
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an eiectricai appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the followings:
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
DANGER- To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the
electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
2. Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 13.2 V, 3 Watts.
WARNING ■ To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner's manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner's manual.
3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, If it is not working properly, if it has been dropped
or damaged, or dropped Into water.
Return this sewing machine to the nearest Sears store or service center for examination, repair, eiectricai or
mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blodied. Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine and foot
controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
8. To disconnect, turn ail controls to the off ("O") position, then remove plug from outlet.
9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.
11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
12. Do not use bent needles.
13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
14. Switch this sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading the needle,
changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and the like.
15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the eiectricai outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any
other adjustments mentioned In this owner's manual.
16. Hold plug when rewinding into cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your sewing machine for the first time, place a waste fabric under the presser foot
and run the machine with thread for a few minutes. Wipe away any oil which may appear.
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Machine Specifications
Item specification
Sewing speed (Maximum):
Stitch length: 5 mm (Maximum)
Stitch width: 7 mm (Maximum)
Stitch package (Stitch functions):
(Built-in stitches): Conventional 673 buiit-in stitches with 447 built-in embroidery
Buttonhole: 1 step built-in buttonhole
Machine dimensions:
Weight (Net): 23.9 lbs (11kg)
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Kenmore Sewing Machine Warranty
Full 25 Year Warranty on Internal Mechanical Components
For 25 years from the date of purchase, Sears will provide free repair for the interna! mechanical components of
this sewing machine if they are defective in materia! or workmanship.
Full Two Year Warranty on Electrical Equipment
For two years from the date of purchase, Sears will provide free repair for the electrica! equipment of this sewing
machine, if any part of it, including motor, wiring, electronic circuitry, switch and speed control, is defective in
materia! or workmanship. This two-year warranty does not inciude light bulbs, which are expendable parts only
included in the 90 day warranty described below.
Full 90 Day Warranty on Ail Parts and Mechanical Adjustments
For 90 days from the date of purchase, Sears will provide free parts replacement and mechanical service
necessary for the proper operation of this sewing machine, except for normal maintenance as described in the
owner's manual.
Warranty service is available by returning this sewing machine to the nearest Sears Service Center in
the United States. If this sewing machine is used for commercial or rental purposes, warranty service is
available for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Over 820 s.p.m.
1160
design
W 18.9” (481.1 mm) x D 9.2” (234.5 mm) x H 12.8” (326.2 mm)
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Kenmore Sewing Machine Warranty
Full 25 Year Warranty on Internal Mechanical Components
For 25 years from the date of purchase. Sears will provide free repair for the interna! mechanical components of
this sewing machine if they are defective in material or workmanship.
Full Two Year Warranty on Electrical Equipment
For two years from the date of purchase. Sears will provide free repair for the electrical equipment of this sewing
machine, if any part of it, including motor, wiring, electronic circuitry, switch and speed control, is defective in
material or workmanship. This two-year warranty does not inciude light bulbs, which are expendable parts only
included in the 90 day warranty described below.
Full 90 Day Warranty on All Parts and Mechanical Adjustments
For 90 days from the date of purchase. Sears will provide free parts replacement and mechanical service
necessary for the proper operation of this sewing machine, except for normal maintenance as described in the
owner's manual.
Warranty service is available by returning this sewing machine to the nearest Sear^ Service Center in
Canada. If this sewing machine is used for commercial or rental purposes, warranty service is available for only 90
days from the date of purchase.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from province to
province.
Sears Canada,Toronto, Ont., M5B 2B8
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION !. NAME OF PARTS
Names of Parts .............................................................. 2
Available Accessories and Attachments
SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting Machine to Power Supply
Before Using Your Sewing Machine ............................................................................................................... 4
For Your Safety
Polarized Plug
Machine Operating Buttons
Start/stop Button..............................................................5
Reverse Button......
• Patterns 1,2, 6 and 7:
• All other patterns:........................................................5
Auto-lock Button ............................................................. 5
• Patterns 1,2, 6 and 7:.................................................5
• All the other patterns:
Up/down Needle Button ................................................ 5
Speed Control Lever
Foot Control
Operation Instructions; ................................................ 6
Pressure Dial...................................................................6
To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs
Extension Table
• Detaching the Table
• Attaching the Table .................................................... 7
Presser Foot Lifter...........................................................7
Thread Cutter................................................................ 8
Changing Needle ........................................................... 8
Changing Presser Foot
• To remove................................................................. 8
• To attach .................................................................... 8
Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns
Presser Foot Types
• Zigzag foot (Foot A)...................................
• Straight stitch foot (Foot H)
• Automatic buttonhole foot (Foot R)
• Zipper foot (Foot E)
• Overedge foot (Foot C)............................................. 10
• Satin stitch foot (Foot F).......................................... 10
• Blind hem stitch foot (Foot G)................................... 10
• 1/4"Seam foot (Foot O)
• Embroidery foot (Foot P)
• Walking foot.............................................................. 11
Selecting Needle and Fabric ......................................... 12
Bobbin Winding............................................................ 13
• Removing the hook cover plate
• Horizontal spool pin
• Additional spool pin
Bobbin Winding....................................................... 14-15
• Inserting the bobbin................................................. 15
Threading the Machine
• Threading the machine............................................ 16
• Built-in needle threader
• Drawing up bobbin thread ........................................ 17
SECTION III. CONVENTIONAL SEWING
Visual Touch Screen..................................................... 18
Mode Selection Keys
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Pattern Selection...........................................................19
Utility Stitches.....
Machine Settings
Common Set Mode
Embroidery Set Mode
Flag Mode-Language Selection ....................................21
Straight Stitch...........................................................22-23
•To sew .....................................................................
• Securing seam..........................................................22
•Changing sewing direction ......................................22
• Needle plate guide line.............................................23
• To sew from the edge of thick fabric
Quilting ..........................................................................23
Quilting with Walking Foot.............................................24
• To attach the walking foot.........................................24
Manual Adjustment of Straight Stitches ................. 24-25
• Changing needle drop position.................................25
•Changing stitch length..
Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Straight Stitch.... 26
• Correct tension
• Tension Is too tight...................................................26
• Tension is too loose
Variety of Straight Stitches
Lock-a-matic Stitch
Locking Stitch.....
Triple Stretch Stitch.......................................................27
Stretch Stitch.................................................................28
Basting Stitch .................................................
Zipper Sewing
• To snap on the zipper foot........................................28
• Fabric preparation.
• To sew
Zigzag Stitch
Manual Adjustment of Zigzag Stitch Width and Length 30
• Changing stitch width...............................................31
• Changing stitch length
Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch ..... 32
• Correct tension
• Tension is too tight
• Tension Is too loose
Variety of Overcasting Stitches
Overedge Stitch ............................................................33
Overedge Stitch (using zigzag stitch)
Multiple Zigzag Stitch
• Seam finishing
• Mending....................................................................33
Serging..........................................................................34
Double Overedge Stitch................................................34
Blind Hem Stitch.
• To sew
Shell Tuck......................................................................35
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SECTION IV. BUTTONHOLE
Various kinds of buttonholes and their uses
Square BH....
• Preparation for sewing
•To sew ..................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
• To repeat buttonhoie sewing.....................................38
• Changing buttonhole width ....................................... 39
• Changing buttonhole stitch density......
Corded Buttonhoie
•To sew
Darning .........................................................................
• To sew......................................................................41
• To sew a shorter darning
• To sew the same size darning
• To adjust the evenness of darning
Tacking..........................................................................42
• To sew a shorter tack
• To sew the same size tack.....
Eyelet.............................................................................43
• To sew
•To adjust the size of an eyelet.................................. 43
SECTION V. SATIN, DECORATIVE STITCHES AND
Key Functions
One Cycle Pattern Sewing
Example: pattern 28, L.S
•To sew
Elongation Sewing
Example: pattern 28 ...................................................... 46
•To sew
Programming Pattern Combination
Example: pattern 28 and 31
•To sew
Programming Pattern Combination with Mirror Image
Example: pattern 30 ...................................................... 47
•To sew
Programming French Knot
Example: pattern 51, 39, 40
•To sew
Combination of Satin Stitch and Decorative Stitch
Example: pattern 28, 70................................................48
• To sew
To Sew from the Beginning of a Combination Pattern with
Beginning Key
Example: pattern 30......................................................49
•To sew
Twin Needle Sewing
• To sew
Individual Pattern Adjustment
Exam pie: patterns 28, 30 and 32
Editing Programmed Patterns.......................................50
• Example:
• Example:
Program Check.............................................................51
• Example:
Saving and Opening a File..
• Saving a file .............................................................. 52
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To delete pattern 30 from the combination with patterns
28, 30 and 32....
To insert pattern 38 between pattern 28 and 30 in the .
combination of patterns 28. 30 and 32
To check the patterns when patterns 64, 70, 30. 26,
31 and 38.................................................................51
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MONOGRAMMING
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• Assigning a file name................................................52
Opening a Saved File................................................... 53
Deleting a Saved File ....................................................53
MONOGRAMMING.................................................54-55
Programming a Monogram
Example: Programming in Block Type ..55
Editing a Monogram
Deleting a Letter
inserting a Letter (Character)
SECTION VI. EMBROIDERY
Getting Ready to Sew Embroidery...............................56
• Embroidery Hoop F ................................................. 56
• Instruction for Template...........................................56
Stabilizer.......................................................................57
Types of Stabilizer........................................................ 57
• Tear-away Stabilizer................................................57
• Iron-on Stabilizer
• Cut-away Stabilizer.....
• Water Soluble Stabilizer
• Sticky Stabilizer
Usage:..........................................................................57
Adhesive (iron-on) Stabilizer
To Attach the Stabilizer................................................ 58
To Set the Fabric in the Embroidery Hoop
To Attach the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine .......... 59
To Attach Embroidery Foot P .......................................
Thread Holder...............................................................59
Built-in Embroidery Designs............
Pattern Selection Window .............................................60
Embroidery Mode Set..................................................61
Embroidery Screen ....................................
Starting to Sew Embroidery ..........................................64
Sewing Results.............................................................64
Monogram Embroidery ................................................65
Monogram Selection Screen...........................
2-letter Monogram .........................................................67
Example: 2-Letters with a crest....................................67
Example: 2-Letters without a crest...............................67
• Making Corrections.....
ATA PC Card................................................................68
• To insert the ATA PC card.......................................68
• To eject the ATA PC card
Selecting the Card Designs..........................................68
Reader/writer 19000
• Connecting Reader/writer 19000
Pattern Selection Screen
Edit Mode...
Pattern Selection Windows in the Edit Mode ..........
Selecting the Pattern on the Edit Screen
Moving the Selected Design
Cancel Key...................................................................71
Resizing the Selected Pattern.............................
Flipping the Selected Pattern
Rotating the Selected Pattern......................................71
Delete Key..
Changing the Fabric and Thread Colors
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• Fabric color change
• Thread color change
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Pattern Combination {example 1) ................................74
Sewing Results.............................................................74
Pattern Combination {example 2) ........................
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Sewing Results .............................................................76
SECTION VII. NORMAL MAINTENANCE
Replacing the Light Bulbs
• To replace the light bulb behind the face cover
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• To replace the light bulb on the underside of the
sewing arm
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Cleaning the Hook Area................................................79
Assemble the Hook Race..............................................79
STITCH/DESIGN CHART ............................ 80-81
Conventional Sewing
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Monogram..................................................................... 80
Built-in Embroidery Designs
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Built-in Embroidery Monogram.....................................81
Troubleshooting
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VI
SECTION I. NAME OF PARTS
Names of Parts
® Fiip-top quick reference chart
(2) Bobbin winder spindle
CD Bobbin thread cutter
0
Spool holder (Large)
0 Spool pin
® Upper thread guide
0 Pressure dial
0 Thread take-up lever
0
Thread tension dial
® Face cover
0 Thread cutter/holder
® Built-in needle threader
0 Needle plate
0 Hook cover plate
® Hook cover plate release button
® Extension table
® Feed balancing dial
® Start/stop button
® Reverse button
® Auto-lock button
Up/down needle button
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@ Speed control lever
® Visual touch screen
0 Presser foot lifter
® Carrying handle
® Hand wheel
@ PC card slot
® ATA PC Card (optional)
® Card eject button
® RS-232C port
(|f) Power supply plug (cord reel)
0 Machine sodiet
® Power switch
0 Carriage (for embroidery)
® Drop feed dog lever
0 Buttonhole lever
0 Thumb screw
® Foot holder
® Presser foot
® Needle
@ Needle clamp screw
Available Accessories and Attachments
To order parts and accessories listed below, call:
1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278)
6 am - 11 pm, CST, 7 days a week
When ordering parts and accessories, provide the following
information:
1. Part Number
2. Part Name
3. Model Number of Machine
Ref. No.
Part No. Description
*102869107 10 X Bobbin
1
2
102403109
3 650807101
*993010900
*993001100
*993011100 5 X No. 11 needle (ORANGE)
*993011400 5 X No. 14 needle (RED)
*993011600
*993011800
4
826815000 Twin needle
5
823801015 H;Straight stitch foot
6 832523007 A: Zigzag foot
7
822804118
8 829801002
9 822801001 C: Overedge foot
10 820817015
11 200008004 0:1/4” seam foot
12 830810031
13
830823118
214508002 Walking foot
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15 214015007 Quilter bar (for walking foot)
802422002 Quilter
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17 000009907
560406104
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822814007
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20 820832005
21 *741814003 Oil
22 802424004 Lint brush
625031500 Additional spooi pin
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24 822020514
25 822019509
829803004
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27 851801104 F:Embroidery hoop
851801403 Template
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*200002008
30 *200003009
31 *200005001
32 *200013105
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*941620000
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043271155 Foot control
35 *851401007 Clothsetter
36 851813006
37 851821007 Starter kit
38 851816009 Video
39 851820006
Spooi pin felt
Assorted needle set
5 X No. 9 needle (BROWN)
5 X No. 11 stretch fabric needle (BLUE)
5 X No. 16 needle (PURPLE)
5 xNo.18 needle (GREEN)
F; Satin stitch foot
E: Zipper foot
G;Blind hem foot
P:Embroidery foot
R: Automatic buttonhole foot
Light bulb
Seam ripper/Buttonhole opener
Scissors
Large screwdriver
Large spool holder
Small spooi holder
Spooi stand
Piping foot
Gathering foot
Pin-tuck foot
Hemmer foot (2mm)
Ruffler
Dust cover
Template sheet
These ítems are not furnished with the machine, but may be
ordered per instructions above.
SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting Machine to Power Supply
(T) Power supply plug
(2) Power switch
(D Outlet
® Red marker
(f) Foot control
® Foot control plug
® Machine socket
1. Turn off the power switch (2). Insert the foot control plug
® into the machine socket
2. Insert the power supply plug ® into the outlet ®.
3. Turn the power switch (2) to turn on the power and
sewing lights.
Notes:
• Do not pul! the cords beyond the red marker ® on the
cords.
• If you turn off the power switch, wait 5 seconds before
turing it on again.
• Hold plug when rewinding into cord reel. Do not allow
plug to whip when rewinding.
Before Using Your Sewing Machine
Before using your sewing machine for the first time, place a
waste fabric under the presser foot and run the machine
with thread for a few minutes. Wipe away any oil which may
appear.
For Your Safety
* While in operation, always keep your eyes on the sewing
area. Do not touch any moving parts such as the thread
take-up lever, handwheel or needle.
* Always turn off the power switch and unplug from the
power supply:
• When leaving the machine unattended.
• When attaching or removing any parts.
• When cleaning the machine.
* Do not place anything on the foot control, when not
sewing.
Polarized Plug
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than
the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is
intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit In the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not
fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
Do not modify the plug in any way.
Machine Operating Buttons Start/stop Button
(T) Start/stop button
Press the button to start or stop the machine. This button
can be used either in conventionai sewing mode or Embroi
dery mode. In conventional sewing mode, the machine
starts running slowly for the first few stitches; it then runs at
the speed set by the speed control lever.
Note:
The Start/stop button cannot be used when the foot
control is connected to the machine.
Reverse Button
(2) Reverse button
• Patterns 1,2,6 and 7:1 -i- - ' .
The machine will sew in reverse while the reverse button
is pressed.
• All other patterns:
When the reverse button is pressed, the machine will sew
locking stitches immediately and automatically stop.
Auto-lock Button
(
1
) Auto-lock button
• Patterns 1, 2,6 and 7:
When the auto-lock button is pressed, the machine will
immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop .
• All other patterns:
When the auto-lock button is pressed, the machine will
sew locking stitches at the end of the current pattern and
automatically stop.
Up/down Needle Button
0 Up/down needle button
Press this button to bring the needle up or down.
Speed Control Lever
Sewing speed can be varied by the speed control lever
according to your sewing needs.
To increase sewing speed, slide the lever to the right.
To decrease sewing speed, slide the lever to the left.
Foot Control
Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control.
The harder you press on the foot control, the faster the
machine runs.
Note;
The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the
speed control lever when the foot control Is being fully
depressed.
Operation Instructions;
Foot Controller Model 21371 is used with Sewing Machine
Model 385.19010XXX (XXX represents numbers 000
through 999).
Note;
The Kenmore Elite sewing machine model 19010 is
equipped with an automatic shutdown safety feature to
prevent overheating. Follow safety instructions that appear
on the visual touch screen.
Pressure Dial
The pressure dial should be set at “3” for regular sewing.
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Reduce the pressure to “2” for applique, cut work, drawn
work, basting and embroidery.
Set the pressure to “1” when sewing chiffon, lace, organdy
and other fine fabrics.
Velour and knits with a lot of stretch may also require a “1"
setting.
Turn the pressure dial ® and set the desired number at the
setting (2).
® Pressure dial
(2) Setting mark
To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs
The drop feed dogs lever is located underneath the free
arm bed on the back side of the machine.
® To drop the feed dogs, push the lever in the direction
of the arrow, as illustrated.
(|) To raise the feed dogs, push the lever in the direction
of the arrow, as illustrated, and turn the handwheel
toward you. Feed dogs must be up for normal sewing.
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Extension Table
• Detaching the table
Close the accessory box, and lift out the extension
table (T) toward you, as illustrated, for “free-arnn” sewing.
(T) Extension table
Attaching the table
Push the extension table (T) until it snaps into the
machine.
(T) Extension table
(DTabs
(3) Holes
Free-arm sewing can be used for:
• Stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or any tubular
garment area.
• Darning socks or mending knees, elbow or children’s
wear.
In Conventional sewing set mode, you can adjust the free
arm length. To adjust the free-arm length, please refer to
page 20.
Open the lid of the extension table and you can
conveniently store feet and accessories in the handy
compartments.
Presser Foot Lifter
(T) Presser foot lifter
The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot.
You can raise it higher than the normal up position for easy
removal of the presser foot or to help you place heavy fabric
under the foot.
Thread Cutter
(T) Thread cutter
You do not need a pair of scissors to cut threads after
sewing. Just use the built-in thread cutter (T).
Changing Needle
(T) Fiat side
(D Needle damp screw
(3) Needle damp
[T] Turn off the power switch.
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
handwheei counterclockwise, toward you, and lowering
the presser foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw (2) by
turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the
needle clamp (3).
[2] Insert a new needle Into the needle damp (3) with the
flat side ® to the rear. When inserting the needle into
the needle clamp (3), push it up as far as it goes. Tighten
the needle clamp screw (2) firmly by turning it clockwise.
[U To check for a good needle, place the flat side of the
needle onto something fiat (needle plate, glass, etc.).
The gap between the needle and the fiat surface should
be consistent. Never use a bent or blunt needle.
A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs
in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics.
Changing Presser Foot
(T) Snap-on button (red button)
(D Groove
CD Pin
• To remove
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise. Raise the presser foot, and
press the red button ® on the back of the foot holder.
• To attach
Place a selected presser foot so the pin (3) on the foot lies
Just under the groove (D on the foot holder. Lower the
presser bar to lock the foot in place.
Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns
The sewing results of the stretch stitch patterns may vary
depending upon the sewing conditions, such as sewing
speed, type of the fabric, number of layers etc.
Always make test sewing on a scrap piece of the fabric that
you wish to use.
if decorative stitch patterns, letters, or numbers are
distorted, correct it with the feed baiancing dial.
Notes:
• In normal sewing, set the feed baiancing dial CD to the
neutrai position, i.e., the groove on the dial ® is
centered with the standard setting mark (3).
• Turn the feed balancing dial CD with a coin.
(T) Feed baiancing dial
(D Groove on the dial
(3) Standard setting mark
• If the pattern is compressed, turn the dial in the direction
of
• If the pattern is drawn out, turn the dial in the direction
of
(T) Correct shape
Note:
Return the feed baiancing dial ® to its neutral position
when the sewing is finished.
Presser Foot Types
• Zigzag foot (Foot A)
Use this foot for both straight and zigzag stitching.
Straight stitch foot (Foot H)
Use this foot for exclusively for straight stitching with
center needle position.
Automatic buttonhole foot (Foot R)
Use this foot for one step automatic buttonhole sewing.
Simply set a button on the guide of this foot and depress
the foot control. You can sew exactly the same length of
buttonhole as the button.
' Zipper foot (Foot E)
This foot can be set to sew on each side of the zipper.
The edge of the foot guides the zipper and keeps the
seam straight.
Overedge foot (Foot C)
This foot is specially constructed for stitching and/or
overcasting seams. The small brush and wire guides help
control the fabric, hold the raw edge in place and keep it
from puckering, especially when sewing on knit fabrics.
Satin stitch foot (Foot F)
Use this foot for satin stitch and outlining applique.
Blind hem stitch foot (Foot G)
Use this foot for perfect blind hemming and topstitching.
The foot has ridges on the bottom to keep the fabric from
slipping and a screw on top to guide the folded edge of
your hem.
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1/4"Seam foot {Foot O)
This foot is useful for patchwork quilt. The guide on the
foot maintains an exact 1/4" {0.7 cm) seam ailowance.
Embroidety foot {Foot P)
This foot is a speciai attachment for professionahstyie
embroidery.
•Walking foot
This is special attachment for hard-to-feed materials. This
foot effectively prevents fabrics from shifting and
puckering. It is great for quilting and matching plaids.
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Selecting Needle and Fabric
For genera! sewing, use needie sizes 11 or 14. A fine thread and needie should be
used for sewing lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will not be marred. Heavy fabrics
require a needle large enough to pierce the fabric without fraying the needle thread.
In the needie set, there is one each of sizes 11,14,16, and 18, and a blue needle.
Use the blue needie to eliminate skipped stitches when sewing knits and synthetic
fabrics.
Special needles should be used on certain fabrics. A denim needle with a sharp tip
effectively pierces dense fabrics such as denim and canvas. For topstitching, a
special topstitching needie with a larger eye, accommodates heavier weight thread.
Leather needles punch small holes in leather and suede, allowing the thread to
follow through the hole.
Check your needles frequently for rough or blunt tips. Snags and runs in knits, fine
silks and silk-like fabrics are permanent, and are often caused by damaged
needles.
Always purchase a good quality thread. It should be strong, smooth and consistent
in thickness.
WEIGHT FABRIC
Very Light
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace. Organdy, Organdy
Net, Tulle
Batiste. Voile. Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,
Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen,
Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de Soie,
Taffeta. Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed Crepe,
Light
Qiana
Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, Tricot
Leather, Suede
Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen, Poplin,
Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz, Gabardine, Felt,
Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics
Medium
Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch
Velour,
Stretch Terry
Sweater Knits
Leather, Vinyl, Suede
TYPE OF NEEDLE NEEDLE SIZE
Universal
Ball Point
Orange
Blue
9(65)
9(65)
11 (75)
11 (75)
12(80)
Blue
Ball Point
Wedge Point Leather
Red
Ball Point
Wedge Point Leather
11 (75)
11 (75)
11 (75)
14(90)
14(90)
14(90)
V
Heavy
All
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking Denim
Double Faced Wool. Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,
Purple
Drapery Fabrics
Leather, Suede
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics
Topstitching for Special Finish
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Wedge Point Leather
Green
Topstitching
16 (100)
16(100)
16(100)
18(110)
11 (75)
14(90)
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Bobbin Winding
• Removing the hook cover plate
(T) Hook cover plate release button
(D Hook cover plate
(3) Bobbin
Slide the hook cover plate release button ® to the right,
and remove the cover plate (2).
Lift out the bobbin (I) from the bobbin holder.
' Horizontal spool pin
(T) Spool pin
(D Large spool holder
(3) Small spool holder
Lift up the spool pin (T). Place a spool of thread on the
spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown.
Attach the iarge spool holder (2), and press it firmly
against the spool of thread.
The small spool holder (3) is used with narrow or small
spools of thread.
' Additional spool pin
(T) Additional spool pin
(D spool pin hole
(D Spool pin felt
(4) Spool stand
The additional spool pin (T) is for bobbin winding, without
unthreading the machine, and for twin needle sewing.
Insert the additional spool pin ® into spool stand 0 and
the hole 0.
Place the felt 0 and a spool on the pin as illustrated.
Bobbin Winding
Note:
Set the speed control lever at its fastest position for
bobbin winding.
CD Upper thread guide
(2) Bobbin
(D Bobbin winder spindle
Q] Guide the thread around the upper thread guide (T).
[2] Insert the thread through the hole on the bobbin (2),
threading from the inside to the outside. Put the
bobbin on the bobbin winder spindie (|).
[U Push the bobbin winder spindie (D to the right. The
visual touch screen shows “Bobbin Winding”.
E] With the free end of the thread held in your hand,
depress the foot control. Stop the machine when
the bobbin has made a few turns, and cut the
thread close to the hole on the bobbin.
[5] Depress the foot control again. When the bobbin is
fully wound, it will stop automatically. Return the
bobbin to its original position by moving the spindle
to the left, and cut the thread as shown.
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Inserting the bobbin
(T) End of thread
(D Notch
(3) Notch
(4) Threading diagram
D Piace a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread
running off counterclockwise.
I Guide the thread into the notch (2) on the front side of
the bobbin holder.
Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension
spring biades.
S] Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips
into notch (3). Pull out about 6" (15.0 cm) of thread.
I Attach the hook cover plate. Check the threading by
referring to the diagram (¡) shown on the hook cover plate.
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Threading the Machine
• Threading the machine
* Raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position by
turning the handwheel counterclockwise.
* Raise the presser foot lifter.
* Piace a spool on the spool pin, with the thread coming
off from the bottom toward the front of the sewing
machine.
Q] Draw the end of the thread around the upper thread guide.
[U While holding the thread near the spool, draw the end of
the thread down around the check spring holder.
[U Firmly draw the thread up to the take-up lever, and down
into the take-up lever eye.
d] Pass the thread behind the lower thread guide on the left.
[U Slip the thread in the needle bar thread guide on the left.
Thread the needle from front to back, or use the built-in
needle threader.
Built-in needle threader
(T) Knob
(2) Hook
Q Raise the needle to its highest position. Push down the
needle threader knob (T) as far as it will go.
The hook comes out through the needle eye from
behind.
[] Paying close attention to the needle point, draw the
thread around the guide and under the hook (2).
3] Release the knob slowly while holding the thread end
with your hand. A loop of the thread is pulled up through
the needle eye.
Note;
The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16
needle, or a #11 Blue needle.
Thread size 50 to 100 is recommended.
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Drawing up bobbin thread
(T) Up/down needle button
D Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly
with your left hand.
I Press the up/down needle button (T) twice to bring the
bobbin thread up. Draw up the needle thread to bring up
a loop of the bobbin thread.
Pull both threads 4" to 6" {10.0 to 15.0 cm) under and
behind the presser foot.
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SECTION III. CONVENTIONAL SEWING
Visual Touch Screen
The “Kenmore Eiite” display appears on the visual touch
screen for a few seconds when turning the machine on,
then it shows the initial screen as illustrated.
Mode Selection Keys
(T) Mode key
Press mode key ® to enter the Mode selection.
(2) Conventional sewing mode key
Press this key to enter the conventionai sewing mode.
The following five categories are available in this mode:
• Utility stitches
• Buttonhole stitches
• Satin stitches
• Decorative stitches
• Monogramming
(3) Embroidery mode key
Press this key to enter the Embroidery mode. The
following five categories are available in this mode;
• Built-in embroidery designs
• Monogramming
• PC card embroidery designs {PC card sold separately.)
• Design import via ReaderAA/riter 19000
(ReaderAA/riter 19000 sold separately.)
• Editing
® Open file key
Press this key to open files such as programmed stitch
patterns or embroidery designs you have saved.
(5) My setting key
Press this key to enter My setting mode. In this mode,
you can change the machine settings to your preference.
The machine settings for Conventional sewing,
Embroidery, Language selection and Common settings
are available in this mode.
(6) Quick help mode key
Press this key for helpful tips and general information on
the machine function.
CAUTION:
Do not press the surface of the Visual Touch Screen with
a hard or sharp object like pencil, screwdriver or the like.
Note;
When you select a pattern or function on the screen, it is
not necessary to press hard; just touch keys with your
lit %l[j.
fingertip.
Use a dry soft cloth to wipe off the screen.
Pattern Selection
Press the stitch pattern indication key to select the desired
stitch pattern.
(T) Name of stitch
(2) Stitch image
(3) Selected needle type {single or twin)
® Suitable pressure dial number
(f) Suitable thread tension number
(D Sound mark (the mark will disappear when the sound
volume set to 0)
(7) Suitable presser foot
Utility Stitches
When you press Conventional sewing mode key, the utility
stitch window opens.
In the Conventional sewing mode, there are 6 categories of
sewing to choose from.
(8) Utility stitches
You can select 15 types of utility stitches.
(D Buttonhole stitches
You can select 7 buttonhole variations, darning, tacking
and eyelet.
@ Satin stitches
You can select the desired satin stitches, elongation
patterns and also program assorted stitch combinations.
Cl) Decorative stitches
You can select decorative stitches and also program
assorted stitch combinations.
Monogramming
You can make monograms and combinations of letters,
symbols and patterns.
C|) Mode Key
Press the ¡Mode) key to enter the Mode selection.
Twin needle key
Press twin needle key to enter the twin needle sewing
mode.
@ Needle up/down key
You can set the needle position with this key, up or down
when the machine stops.
® Adjust key
When you press this key, the stitch adjusting window will
open. You can change setting to stitch length and width
by pressing the : + or — key
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Machine Settings
When you press the SET key, the following four mode keys
will be displayed and you can customize settings within
each mode. You can select your desired mode by pressing
the corresponding key.
® Common set mode
In this mode, machine operation and function (screen
contrast, beep sound, etc.) can be adjusted and set for
both embroidery and conventional sewing.
(2) Conventional sewing set mode
In this mode, free-arm length can be adjusted and set.
(I) Embroidery set mode
In this mode, sewing function for embroidery can be
adjusted and set.
® Flag mode-language selection
In this mode, you can select one of 3 languages for the
visual touch screen.
Common Set Mode
In this mode you can set the following machine functions,
which are applicable to both embroidery and conventional
sewing.
Mode
Ф Screen contrast
The visual screen contrast can be adjusted. Press the i +
key, to sharpen the screen color contrast.
Press the “ key, to fade the screen color contrast.
® Sound control
The buzzer volume can be adjusted. The volume level
can be set from 0 to 10. The default setting is 5.
Ф Sewing light
The dual sewing lights can be individually set “On” or
"Off” depending upon your sewing needs.
Press ^ key ф to light up the needle plate area.
Press key (5) to light up the free arm area.
When both lamps are “On” it provides a well-lit sewing
area.
(6) Eco mode
After turning on the power switch, if you have not used
the machine for a set period of time, the machine will
enter Eco mode. The visual touch screen will go dark
and the sewing lights will turn off.
Whenever you touch the screen while the machine is in
Eco mode, the screen and sewing lights will turn on
again.
® Page key
You can turn the pages by pressing the page key.
Press __z. key to view the next page.
Press T key to view the previous page.
® Register key
Press ifiegisten key to register the new setting and to exit the
common set mode.
(9) Return key
Press Ф: key to exit the common set mode without
registering the new setting.
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® Inch/miliimeter
You can set your machine’s measuring unit to either
“inch” or ‘'millimeter” depending upon your preference.
The default measuring unit setting is “inch”.
Press iineh|(ff)or mm ® key to Select the Unit you
prefer.
® Key position adjustment
If you think the touch panel keys are out of alignment,
you can correct it in the key position adjustment window.
When you press the ^esj key, window {A) will be shown.
With your finger, press the black + sign as it appears in
order. When you press the last black + sign, the window
(B) will be shown.
The window will close and go back to the original screen
with the new setting being registered.
® Reset ail to defaults
By pressing key you can reset ail the settings to their
original setting {the same settings as when you
purchased the machine).
Embroidery Set Mode
For detailed instructions on embroidery sewing please refer
to page 61.
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Flag Mode-Language Selection
You can select one of the following 3 languages by pressing
the desired language key.
(T) English
(2) French
(3) Spanish
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(A) (B)
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