Kenmore 38512814490, 38511608490 Owner’s Manual

OWN ER'S MAN UAL

MANUEL D'INSTR UCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

MODELS

i "LES 385. 11608

: ::MODE .1

MODELOS 385 2814

SEARS, ROEBUCKANDCO.

Dear Customer:

You have just invested in a very fine zigzag sewing machine. Before using your new Kenmore machine, please pause for a moment and carefully read this booklet which contains instructions on how to operate and care for your machine.

Specific instructions are given on threading, tenskon adjustments, cleaning, oiling, etc. This willhelp you obtain the best sewing results 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 Retail Store.

Please remember, if you have questions about your machine or need parts and service, always mention

the model number and serial number when you inquire.

Kenmore Sewing Machine

Record in space provided below the model number and serial number of this appliance. The model number and serial number

are located on the nomenclature plate, as identified on Page 4 of

this booklet.

Model No. 385. ,Serial No. Retain thesenumbers for future reference.

THIS MODEL 1SA CENTER NEEDLE, LOW BAR SEWING MACHINE.

nMPORTANTSAFETY

UNSTRUCTt!ONS

Your sewing machine is designed and constructed only for HOUSEHOLD use. Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

DANGER --To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. A sewing machineshould 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 sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 15 Watts.

3. Do not reach lora sewing machine that has laflen into water. Unplug immediately,

4. Do not place or store sewing machine where it can tall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not place or drop into water or other liquid.

WA RN NG -Toreducethe,s,ofbu.os.,re.elecfricshook.or ory

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.

4. Never operate the sewing machine wilh any alropening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine arid foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

5. Never drop or insert any obiect into any opening.

6. Do not use outdoors.

7. Do net operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

8. To disconnect, turn all controis to the off _"0") 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. De not pull or push fabric while stitching, tt may deflect the needle causing it to break.

14. Switch the sewing machine off ("0 °') when making any adjustment in the

needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like.

15. Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when

removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual

2. Use this sewing machine only for itsintended use as described inthis manual Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in

this manual.

3. Never operate this sewing machine ifit has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.

Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer orservice center for

examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adiustment.

SAVE THESE UNSTRUCTIONS

" TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE

A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available ...................................... 4

Locate and Identify the Pads ....................................................... 4

fdenSfy the Accessories ............................................................... 5

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING

Set Up the Machine ...................................................................... 6

• Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power ........................ 6

- Foot Control Use ..................................................................... 6

• Setting Spool Pins ................................................................... 8

• Adiust the Presser Foot Lever ................................................. 8

• Thread Cutter .......................................................................... 8

• Free Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table ................ 9

• Accessories Storage Box ........................................................ 9

• Changethe Presser Foot ........................................................ 9

Choose the Needle and Thread ................................................... 9

• To Changethe Needle ............................................................ 9

• Checkthe Needle .................................................................. 12

• Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart ................... 12

Prepare the Bobbin .................................................................... 15

• To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine ................... 15

• Wind timeBobbin ............................................................ I5 - 17

Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case ................................. 18

Prepare the Top Thread ............................................................. 19

• Thread the Needle ................................................................. t9

Pick Up the Bobbin Thread .................................................... 2I

Adjust the Top Thread Tension ............................................ 23, 26

Reverse Stitch Control ............................................................... 26

Stitch Selector ............................................................................ 29

Stitch Length Control ................................................................. 30

Adiusting Stretch Stitch Balance (Model 127t4 only) ................ 30

Starting To Sew .......................................................................... 32

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES

Straight Stitches ......................................................................... 35

• Straight Stitch ........................................................................ 35

• Use the Seam Guides ........................................................... 35

• Turn aSquare Corner ............................................................ 35

• Topstitching ........................................................................... 38

• Left Needle Position .............................................................. 38

• Sew in a Zipper ......................................................... 39 - 40, 43

• Use the Darning Plate ........................................................... 44

• Darning .................................................................................. 44

Zigzag Stitches ................................................................... 47 - 58

• Basic Zigzag .......................................................................... 47

• Satin Stitch ............................................................................ 49

• Applique ................................................................................ 50

• Bar Tacking ........................................................................... 50

• Sew a Button ......................................................................... 51

• Overcasting Stitch ................................................................. 53

• Three-Step Zigzag ................................................................ 54

• Lace Wod< ............................................................................. 55

• Blind Hemming ...................................................................... 56

• Shell Stitching ........................................................................ 58

Stretch Stitches (Model 12814 only) ......................................... 59

• Straight Stretch (Model 12814 only) ...................................... 59

• Rick-Rack Stretch (Model 12814 only) .................................. 60

. Overcast Stretch Stitching (Model 12814 only) ..................... 6!

. Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching (Model 12814 only) ........ 63

Buttonholes .......................................................................... 64, 67

• Feather Stitch (Model 12814 only) .......................................... 68

- Decorate with Geometric Patterms ....................................... 69

SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART

What to Do When ....................................................................... 70

SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE

Replacing the Light Bulb ............................................................ 73

Cleaning the Machine ................................................................ 73

• Clean the Feed Dogs ............................................................ 73

• Clean the Shuttle Race ......................................................... 75

Oiling the Machine ..................................................................... 77

• Oil Behind the Face Cover Plate and Under .......................... 77

• Oil the Underside ................................................................... 77

PARTS LIST .................................................................................................... 80

KNOW THE MACHINE CONNAISSEZ VOTRE MACHINE

A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available

A tuH line ot sewing cabinets is available at your nearest Sears retail store or through our

general catalog,

Another option .... buy a Carrying

Case ..... then your Kenmore goes

anywhere, can be stored anywhere.

Mallette de transport et nteuble de machine h coudre

Locate and Identify the Parts

Identification des pibces

Loealice e identifique las partes

Vous trouverez dans les mogasms Sears, ainsi que dans notre catalogue g_n_raL une gamme complete de meubIes de machine h

coudre. Autre possibilitd . la mallette de transport . , votre Kenmore

$;OltS suit partout et pettt _tre rangde

n'importe oft.

Gabinete O Estuche Por_til Para M_iquina de Coser

En su tienda Sears m_s cercana a su dormcilio se cuenta con una lfnea completa degabinetes para su m_quina de coser Kenmore.

Otra opci6n es un estuche .... asi

su m_tquma Kenmore fr_i con usted a cualquier parte y se pedro1 guardar fficilmente.

CONOZCA SU MAQUINA

1 Stitch Selector 2 Reverse Stitch Controf 3 Stitch Pattern Setting Window 4 Stitch Length Control

5 Stitch Length Setting Window 6 Bobbin Winding Spindle 7 Thread Spool Pins

8 Bobbin Winding Tension Disc 9 Upper Thread Guide

10 Take-up Lever 1! Top Thread Tension Control

12 Face Cover Plate 13 Thread Cutter 14 Needle Ptate

15 Extension Table (Accessory storage box) 16 Shuttle Cover

17 Car_ing Handle t8 Hand Wheel

t9 Clutch Knob 20 Light and Power Switch

21 P]ug Connector 22 Nomenclature Plate

23 Free Arm 24 Presser Foot Lever

25 Presser Foot 26 Needle Clamp Screw

27 Foot Control

1 Sdlecteur de point

2 Piquage en arri_re

3 FertOtre da S_lecteur des poims 4 R_glage de longueur du point

5 Fen_tre du Longueur des points 6 Bobineuse de maniOre

7 Broches a bobines 8 Bobineuse a disque de tension 9 Guide-ill superior

10 Releveur-tendear de fil 11 Tension da fil de dessus

12 Cot¢vercie de tote 13 Coupe-ill

i4 Platme d'algaitle 15 Table d' e:_'tenston (Belie a accessoires)

16 Logement dE navette 17 Potgnke de transport 18 Volant a main

19 Boalott de vofant attlot_tattque

20 laterrupteur eclairage et moteur 21 Logement de fiche

22 plaque slgnaldtique 23 Bras libre

24 Relevage da pied-de-biche 25 Pied normal a potnt zigzag

26 Vis de pmce-atguilte 27 P6dale de vitesse

1 Selector de puntada 2 Control puntada de reverse

3 Ventana de patr6n de puntada 4 Control largo de puntada

5 Ventana de largo de puntada 6 Husillo dei devanador

7 Pens carretes de bile

8 Guia-hilos del hilo de fa aguja 9 Gu_a del hilo superior

t0 Palanca Tirahilo 11 Control de tensi6n del bile superior

12 Plancha cubierta frontal 13 Cortador de bile

14 Plancha de aguja 15 Mesa de extensi6n (Caja pars guardar accesolos)

16 Taps de la ianzadera

17 Ass trasportadora 18 Volante manual

19 Embrague Oprima-haie

20 Interrupter EncendidolApagado

21 Enchufe conector 22 Placa de nomenclatura

23 Braze fibre 24 Palanca dot pie prensateiss ias

25 Pie prensateias 26 Sujetador de ta aguja

27 Pedal

Identify the Accessories

Bobbin

Canelte

Bobina

Lint brush

Brosse &cttarpte

Broths

Presentation des accessoires Identifique los Accesorios

Needle sol

Buttonhole opener

Ouvre-boutonnidres

Cuehilla pars Abnr Oja|es

ll screw driver

t [onrnew$

omiltador Chico

Jett d'aigurTies

Caja de Agujas

Pie pars Zipper

Darning plme Platme a reprtser

Placa de Zurcido

Straight stilch tool

Pied h paint droit

Pie de puntada Recta

Sliding buttonhole too! Calibre _ boutannidres

Pie Guia pars Ojales

Satin stitch foot

Pied t_point lanc_

Pie pars Punladade Raso

PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING PI_PARATION DE LA MACHINE A COUDRE

Powersupplyplug

Cordon Electrique

suppJy

tse de

CoIIrQ#II

Plug connector Machine plug

Fiche encastree _'che de DEdafe

Set Up the Machine

- Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power NOTE: Before inserting the plug into your machine,

be sure the power switch is OFF°.

1. Check your ouUet to be sure it is a 110 to 120 Volt AC outlet.

2. Insert the machine plug into the three-prong plug connector, as shown. It will only fit one way.

3. Insert the power supply plug into the outlet.

Installation de la machine

• Branchement et raise soils tension de ta ntachine

REMARQUE: Avant de brancher te cordon dlectrtque

a la prise de courant, assurezvous qne l'hzterrttpteur est sur la position ARRET.

1. La prise de courant murale dolt _tre alimentde en courant alternafif sous t10 a 120 volts.

2. h_troduisez lafiche de pddale dans Iafiche encastrde,

en la tournant dans le hens sens.

3. Branchez Ie cordon clans la prise de coltrant.

__/Sewing ligh!

AmDoule

d'dcJatrage

,_, .J

4. Push the power switch to turn on the power and sewing light.

SAFETY FEATURE; Your machine will not operate unless the

power switch is turned on. if you are interrupted or stop sewing, turn off the power switch to prevent injury to children.

4, Appuyez sur l' interrupteur d' #ciairagetali

mentation pour mettre la machine sous ten sion et alhuner Fampoule.

MESURE DE SECUR1TE

Votre machine ne peut pas marcher en appuyant sur ta pEdaie, si I"_clairage n' est pas alhtme. Si vous devez interrompre votre

couture, Eteignez l' dclairage de la machine et elle ne pourra pas Otre raise en marche par de

jeunes enfants.

Foot controt

Pdda_ede vttesse

• Foot Control Use

The foot control regulates the speed at which you sew.

To increase speed, gently press down with the

ball ot your foot. To decrease speed, release your toot pressure

slightly.

NOTE: The foot control is sensitive and will

increase or decrease your sewing

speed immediately.

Practice on a scrap e[ fabric to regu- late your sewing speed to your taste

and needs.

. PMale de vitesse

La pEdale de vitesse permet de piqner pins ou ntoins vlte par une simple presston du pied.

Pour attgmenter la vitesse, abaissez

progressivement la pddaie avec l°avant du pied.

Pour diminuer la vttesse, r_duisez Ia pression en relevant ldg_rement le pied.

RElffARQUE: Lapddale de vitesse est sensible

et aztgmentera ou diminuera la vitesse attssit_t que votts faites

varier la pression. Faites un essai pour voir Ia vitesse qu

convient le mieux pour ltdtoff, travaill_e.

_ija

Instalaci6n y Conexidn de la Mfiquina

- Conecte la Mfiquina y Encidndala

NOTA: Antes de conectar su m_quma, asegfirese que

et interruptor de ENCENDIDO/APAGADO est_ APAGADO.

I. Verifique que contacto de alimentaci6n de la

comente seade I I0-120C. A.

2. Acople la ciavija de ia m,Squinaenel contacto de tres conectores, cored se ilustra. Laclavija de la mfiquina

s61ose puede conectar en una posici6n.

3. Conecte la ctavija en un contacto de1sumimstro de

COiTlente.

PREPARE SU MAQUINA PARA COSER

Inmrruptor EnecndidolApagado

........ J

4. Opnma el interruptor de la lfimpara y de

encendidoiapagado, para encender la mfiquina y el foco.

CARACTERISTICAS DE SEGURIDAD:

Su m_quina no funcionarg a mends que se accione el mterruptor de la lfimpara y de encendido/apagado. Si interrumpe ta costura o deja de coser, apague et mterruptor a fin de evltar posibtes lesiones a los nifios.

Pedal

• Control del Pedal E1control del pedro regula la vetoc_dad a la cual

Se cote.

Para aumentar la velocidad, presione nacre

abajo suavemente con la punta del pie. Para reduewla, afloje ligeramente la presi6n

ejercida pot el pmen ei pedal. NOTA: E1 control del pedal es sensitwo y

aumentara o reducirfi fiemmediato la velocidad de costura. PractNue en un pedazo de teta para regular la

vetocidad de costura a su gusto o

necesidades.

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• Setting Spool Pin The spoo! pins are used for holding the spools

of thread when |eeding thread to the machine. To use, pull up the spool pins. Push down tar

storage,

• Pose de la broche h bobine

Les broches it bobines servent h retenir les

bobines de fil en vue de proc_der izl' el_lage du

fiI sup_rleur. Pour ee faire, it sttffit de faire

fomenter la broche de la t_te. Enfoncez Ia broche Iorsque vous rangez ta

machine.

Normalup position

Positionde retevage I Posiei6nsuperior normal]

High position _ 1 _"

Position haute \

Posmi6nalia _ \ 1

• Adjust the Presser Foot Lever

The Presser Foot Lever raises and lowers your presser toot.

You can raise it about 1/4°° higher than the normal up position toreasy removal of the presser foot or to help you place heavy fabrics under the presser toot.

. Refevage du pied-de-biehe Le levier de relevage sert ?zremonter ie pted-de-biche et ii ie

descendre. Vous pouvez le remonter de 1/4 po. plus haut que la position de

relevage normale pour changer plus facilement le pied presseur ou faire passer dessous une forte dpaisseur de tissu.

il:y._ k_-_ High position

PosUion]tt_ttle

U_ "_- Posmi6naha

__\ ._a _'. Position de relevag,

:O _¢ P'-"" :" -osmi6n superiorrtonnat

_ Normal up position

_. Presser toot lever I

Levter de retevage

" Pah'mcadei I_ieprensatelas I

)

• Thread Cutter You don't need a pair at scissors to cut the

thread after you finish sewing. Just use the

handy thread cutter. Pull the threads several inches to the rear

before starting the next seam.

• Coupe-j_l

Vous pom,ez couper le fil sans vous servir de cisemoq lorsque vous avez temniud une COllfure.

Utilisez si,_piemeut te coupe-ill.

Tirer tes ills pour les rallonger de quelques

pouces, avant de commencer ta proehaiue

opdration de couture.

. Montando los Porta-carretes Los porta-carretes se utilizan para sostener los

del hilo y alimentarasia la mf_quina con el hilo_ Para usarse, hale hacia arriba los portacarretes.

Coloque el fie|tro de los carretes en los

pasadores, Para guardarlos oprimalos hacia abajo.

• Ajuste de la Palanea del Pie Prensatdas

La palanca del,pie prensatelas sube y baja et pie prensatelas. Lo puede levantar cerca de 0.6 cm per encima de la posici6n

superior normal para peder retirar fficilmente el pie prensatelas, o para ayudarle a eolocar telas pesadas debajo del pie

prensatelas.

• Cortahilos No neees_ta tijeras para cortar el hito despufs de

coser. $6to necesita el prfictlco cortahitos. Halar el hilo unas cuantas pulgadas antes que

empieze la proximo costora.

• Accessory Storage Box

The lid ot the accessory storagebox lifts

open toward you. Sewing accessories are conveniently

located in the box.

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• Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table

To Remove the Extension Table

(for tree-arm sewing)

1. Grip the table with your index

finger and thumb, as shown.

2. Pull gently to the left. The

extension table will snap out.

To Attach the Extension Table

(for flat-bed sewing)

1. insert the tab and the pin into

their catches,

2. With your thumb and index finger, gently snap in.

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• Change the Presser Foot Use the correct presser foot lor

the stitch you wish to sew+

To change presser leet, raise

the presser bar to its highest position by lilting the presser toot lever.

Loosen the presser toot thumb screw, choose the proper foot,

insert item the bottom. Tighten the screw using the

large screw driver to make certain the foot is secure.

Needle clamp screw--

FLat "" `[_-++'

s+<:_e

away

Lrom You

Choose the Needle and Thread

• To Change the Needle NOTE: Raise the needle bar to its highest

position by turning the hand wheel toward you.

1+ Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it

toward you+

2. Remove the needle by pulling it downward.

3. insert the new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side away from you.

4. Push the needle up as lar as it will go.

5. Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly with the large screwdriver from the accessory

box.

L part_e

U ptate du U talon vers

v Farri_re

Visde

• Logement des accessoires Le couvercle du logement des

accessoires s' ouvre en le soulevant vers rol!s. Les accessolres de cottttlre se

trouvettt toils dOllS cette bo_te.

• Utilisation du bras fibre

Pour enIever la rallonge (TravmLr_ sur ie bras libre)

1. Saisissez I' embo_tlo'e _ l°aide de l'index et du pouce, comme montr_.

2. Tirez soigneusement l' embo_tttre vers la gauche. L" embo_ture se ddbo_te_

Pour mettre en place la raltonge

(Travat_x sur le plateau) I. Insdrez la Ianguettne etla goupilIe dans

leur pidce de blocage correspondante.

2. A l' atde du pouce et de I' hrd_r, embo?tez soignettsement l"embo_ture en place.

• Changement de pied presseur Utilisez toujours ie pied qm

convteut pour le point que volts aJlez piquet.

Pour changer de pted-de-biche,

faites remonter compt_tement la

barre de ce dernter h !'aide du Ievter du pted-de-biche.

Desserrez la vis d t£te motetde qta

retient le pied a Ia barre, choisissez ie pied-de-biche

ddsird et insdrez-te dans ie bout de la barre.

Serrez la Vis & l'aide d'un tournevis dotd d'une lame _tbout

large et assurez-vous ellsuite que le pied est retenu fermement en place.

Chaix du fil et de l'aiguille

• Changement d'aiguille

REMARQUE: Remontez l'aiguitle le plus

haul possible en tournant Ie

volant h main vers volts.

1. Desserrez ta vis du pince-aiguilIe en la tournant h gauche, vers vous.

2_ Tirez l'a_gtdlle vers le bas pour l' eniever.

3. Glissez la nouvelle a_guille clans le pince- atguille, ie mdplat vers l'arridre.

4. Poussez l'alguille h fond.

5. Serrez la vis h droite comme montrd, avec le gros tournev_s, clans les accessoires.

- Cala para Guardar Accesorios La tapa de la caja de accesonos se

abre hacia arriba y hacia usted.

Los accesorios de costura se encuentran ublcados en forma

convemente dentro de esta caja.

• Brazo para Costura Tubular.

Remoci6n

Remoci6n de ta Extensi6n del Brazo:

(para costura tubular)

1. Sujete la extensi6n con los dedos pulgar e indice, como se ilustra.

2. Jale suavemente hacia la izquierda. La extensi6n quedarfi fuera.

!nstalaci6n de ]a E×tensi6n:

t.paracostura plana)

I. Meta las salientes en ta ranura, como se

ilustra.

2. Con los dedos indice y putgar, empfijela suavemente.

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• Cambio de Pie

Utilice el pie prensatelas correcto para la puntada que

desea coser.

Para cambiar el pie, levante Ja barra nasta su posici6n mils alta

elevando la palanca det prensatelas.

Afloje el torrnillo, escoja el pie apropiado, ins6rtelo pot abajo. Apnete el tornitlo con el desarmador grande para asegurarse que pie est_ blen

colocado.

Tomillo de sujeci6n de ta aguja

Lado

piano m_

iejano a

usled

Seleccion de Aguja e Hilo * Para Cambiar su Aguja

NOTA: Alce la barra de aguja hasta su

posici6n mils alta glrando el voiante manualmente hacia usted.

1. Afloje el tomillo de sujeci6n de ta aguja gir4ndolo hacia usted.

2. Retire la aguja halfindola hacia abajo.

3. Coloque Ia aguja nueva dentro deI sujetaOor

de aguja con la pane plana hama atris.

4. Empuje la aguja hacia arriba hasta donde Iopermita.

5. Apriete fmnemente el sujetador 0e la aguja utilizando el destomiltador mils grande de su

caja de accesonos.

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Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart

NEEDLE

FABRIC

Lightweight:

Batiste, Dimity, Chiffon, Silks, Fine Lace, Organza,

SIZE AND

COLOR

11-ORANGE

Crepe, Taffeta, Voile, Organdy

THREAD SIZE

Polyester Core!Cotton Wrap

Fine Mercerized Cotton Silk A

RECOMMENDED

STITCH LENGTH

SETTING

('12 stitches per

nch)

Your choice ol needle and thread depends on the labfic you are sewing,

In the need}e envelope, you wili find the following color-coded needles:

Blue _11) ......................... tot stretch fabrics.

Orange (11) .................... for lightweight fabrics.

Red {14) .......................... for medium or medium-heavy weight

fabrics.

Purple (16) ...................... tor medium-heavy weight fabrics and

decorative topstitching on these tabncs.

CThis needte has a larger thread hole for

thicker topstitching thread.)

Green [18) ...................... tot heavyweight labrics and decorative

top-stitching on these tabrics.

Kenmore replacement needles are available at your nearest Sears store.

• Check the Needle t, Look for a barbed or blunt point.

2. A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs in knits,

fine silks and silk-like fabrics,

Always buy a good quality thread, It should resist tangling and be strong, smooth and consistent in thickness.

Medium Weight:

Cotton, Cotton Blend, Percale, Gingham,

Shantung, Pique, Seersucker Satin, Knit,

14-RED

50 Mercenzed Cotton Polyester CorefCotton

Wrap Silk A

2-2.5

{10 12 stitches

per inch)

Suitings, Linen, Wool Crepe, Leather

Medium Heavyweight:

Corduroy Denim, Woot. Sailcloth, Wool Fannei, Gabardine, Velvet,

Leather

Heavyweight:

Coating, Upholstery Cotton Duck, Heavy

Twills, Canvas

14-RED

16-PURPLE

18-GREEN

50 Mercerized Cotton Mercerized Heavy-duty

Polyester CorelCoUon Wrap

Sitk A

Heavy-duty Mercenzed Cotton

Polyester CorelCotton Wrap Silk A

2-3

(8-10 stitches per inch)

3 ('8stitches per

inch)

Decorative top-stitching 16-PURPLE Buttonhole Twist 3-4

on alt types of fabnc 18-GREEN _Use as top thread only) f6-8 stitches

per inch)

Stretch Fabric: 1I-BLU E Polyester CoretCotton

Polyester Double Knit, {STRETCH Wrap 2-2.5

Nylon Tricot, Jersey, FABRIC 50 Mercerized Cotton _t0-12 stitches Stretch Terry', Spandex, NEEDLE)

Cire Tricot

per inch)

I .................. '_ii_i' iii .,

::ZZ2ZZ_

• Tableau des _toffes, aiguilles, ills et longueur du point

E'TOFFE

Tissus fins: batisle, zephyre,

synth_tique, demelte fine, organza, cr_pe de .vote,

taffetas, voile, organdi

AIGUtLLE:

NOET

COULEUR

! t ORANGE

lCoton sur _me polyester

Co¢on mercerisd fin Soie A

FIL

LONGUEUR

DE POINT

I_, CO MMANDE" E

I 2

(12 points au pouee)

C'est t'Otoffe it coudre qni ddternUne tefit et l' aiguille h employer. Dans votre enveIoppe d'aiguilles, volts troaverez les aigui!les

stttvatltes coddes par cotttetlr:

Bleu (l 1) ......................... pott r tissus extensibles

Orange (1 l) .................... pottr les eloffes t_g_res

Rouge (14) ...................... pour nssus d' dpatsseur moyenne ou forte

Pourpre (16) ................... pour tissus d'Opaisseur ntoyenne et les

sttrplqFtres stir ces ttssus (Cette atguilte

a un chas plies grand pottr passer until a

sarpiquer plus gros.)

Vert (!8) ......................... poltr ies gros ltsstts et broder desstts des

points ddcoratifs

• Examlnez votre aiguille

1. Voyez s'it y a des aspOrttos atttour du chaset s_ ta pomte West pas

_tnoassee.

2. Une algui!le d_fecttteuse peut _tre ttne cause continue d'ennuts et de points sautOs, de ilts tiros dans ies jerseys et les sates naturelles

ou artificielles,

Aelwtez toujours du fit de bonne qualitO. 1I ne dolt pas avotr tendance

it s' emmYler, il dolt Otre solide, lisse et d' Opaisseur constante.

Tissus moyetts: cotott, color1

tnOlang_, percale, gmghan_ shantung, pique, crepon de eolott, satfti, jersey, vtnyfe,

_tSSIIS a eoslltttle, lin, cr_pe de lame, cmr

Tissus mt-epals: velours eOtetd, denim, lame, toite a voile,flanelle de lame, gabardine, velours, cutr

Tissus _pats: lisstts a

OfatlfeallX el d'antelt*

blemem, gros colon, gros .verge, eallev(ts

Collitlre sllrplqllOe sat lOllS

liSSUS a effet dOcoratif

Tissus extensibles et derseys syntheliques: jersey double

en polyester, lEtCOt de nylon, jerse),, Oponge

e.rlensibte,

jersey clre

!4 ROUGE

_4 ROUGE

Ol_

16 POURPRE

18 VERT

16 POURPRE

18 VERT

11 BLEUE (A TISSUS

EXTENSIBLES)

Colon mercertsd 50 Colon slit" 6me polyester

Soie A

Colon mercertsd 50 Mercerlse renforee

Colon sur dine polyester Soie A

Colon sur dine polyester Colon mercerise re_lforee

Sole A

Sate retorse gtboutonnieres (Fil de dessus seMement)

Cotoa sur Qllte polyester

Colon mercerts_ 50

232.5 (10 a 12 points

au pouce)

2a3 (8 h 10 points

au pouce)

(8 points au

pouee)

3a4

(6 h 8points

au pouee)

2h2.5 ( tO a 12 points

au police)

_) _ /_r'-_---"-'__

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La aguja e hilo que seleccione dependerfin de la tela que vaya a coser.

En la eaja de agujas, encontrar/t agujas con las sigutentes eIaves de colores:

AzuI (I 1) ......................... para telas e|_ticas.

Naranja (1t) .................... para telas ligeras.

Rojo (14) ......................... para telas medianas.

Morado (16) .................... para telas medianas y pespunte

decorauvo en estas mismas telas. (Esta aguja tiene el ojo mils grande para

perrnitlr el paso del him de mayor groso

utilizado para pespunte).

Varde (I8) ....................... para telas pesadas y para pespunte

aecorativo en estas mismas telas.

• Inspeeeione la Aguja

t. Revise que la aguja no tenga rebabas o sm filo.

2. Una aguja dafiada puede rasgar o jalar los hilos en forma pem_anente en tejidos de punto, sedas finas o telas similares a seda.

Siempre compre hilb de buena calidad, que no se enrede, que sea res_stente, liso y de grosor consistente.

- Tnbla para Coordinar la Aguja, el Hiio y la Tela

TELA

TAMAlqO Y

COLOR DE

LA AGUJA

LIGERAS: Batista, Cotonia, Chif6n,

Sedas, Jerseys, Sintt:ticos, Encaje Fino, Organza, Crep_,Tafeta, Gasa,

NARANJA

Organdi.

MEDIANAS: Algod6n, Mezclas de

Algod6n, Percal, Guinga, Shantung,

Pique, "Seer sucker": Satin, Tejidos

de Punto, Vinilo, Castmires, Linos, Lana Delgada, Piel.

SEMtPESADAS: Pana, Mezclilla,

Lana, Lona, Franeia de Lana, Gabardina, Terciopeb, PieL

PESADAS: Telas para Abrigos,

Telas para Tapicerla. Telas

Decorativas de Algod6n, Grneros de lana, Lonas Gruesas.

Puntadas deeorativas en todo tipo de telas.

Tejidos Sinleticos y "Stretch": Poli_ster, DoNe Tejido,

Nildn, Tricot, Jersey, Stretch Terry,

Spandex, Cire Tricot.

ROJA

14ROJA

16MORA-

DAO

VERDE

MORADA

18 VERDE

I 1 AZUL

{AGUJAS

PARA TELAS-

STRETCH)

TIPO DE

HILO

Nficieo de Poli6ster/ Forro de Algodrn

Algod6n Mercenzado Delgado Seda A

Nficleo de Polirsteri

Forrode Algoddn Algod6n Mercenzado 50

Seda A

Nticleode Polirster! Forrode Algod6n AlgoddnMereerizado50

MercerizadoResistente SedaA

Ndcleo de Poli_ster/ Forro de A|god6n

Algod6nMercerizado Sintrtico Potirster Seda

para Ojales

Nfiicleo de Poli6s{er! Forro de Algod6n

Algodrn Mercefizado 50

AJUSTE LARGO

DEPUNTADA

puntadas por pulgada

10a 12

puntadaspor puigada

2-2.5

8a10 puntadas por pulgada

2-3

8 puntadas por

pulgada 3

6a83-4 puntadas por

!_ulgada

10a 12

puntadas por pulgada

2-2.5+

Prepare the Bobbin

• To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine

Remove the extension taNe from

the machine by pulling it to the left.

Open the shuttle cover by pulling down the embossed part on the left

side of the cover. Raise needle to its highest position

by rotat!ng handwheel toward you.

Enf!lage de ta canette

• Retirez te porte-cauette de la machine Retirez l'embo_ture du socle en ta

tirant vers la gauche. _t l'aide de la

prtse situ_e dia gauche du cotlvercle

de la navette, tirez 2ecom'ercle vet's le has. Facies remonter l' aiguitle it

sa positron ta pills dlev_e en faisant

tottrtzer matlltellement le votant pets volts.

To remove bobbin case trom shuttle, pull open latch of bobbin case.

Putl bobbin case straight out ot

shuttle •

Rettrez te porte-canette de ta navette en tlrant te toquet de ia canette vers

VOltS.

Sortez Ie porte-canette en te twant tout drolt de la navette.

Prepare la Boblna

*Para Quitar la Bobina de la Mfiquina

Retire la extensi6n desliz_mdola hacia ia lzquierda. Abra la tapa de la

lanzadera jalando hacla abajo la

parle promberante del lado lzqmerdo de la tapa.

Levante la aguja hasta ia posicmn

Para retirar el portabobmas de la lartzadera,3ale el retdn del portabobina para abrir.

Jate recto haem afaem el portabobinas de la lanzadera.

mils alta, girando el volante hacia usted.

, Wind the Bobbin Release clutch by turning the clutch

knob inside the handwhee[ toward you to stop the needle from moving

while you wind the bobbin.

. Bobinage d'une canette defil Tournez le bouton dtt volant en

postt_on d_bray#e en le tournant vers vous pour emp_cher t'aigtdlle

de se d_p_acer torsque volts bobinez ta canette.

. Cdmo Devanar la Bobina Libere el embrague girando la perilla

del embrague, que estfi dentro det

volante, en direcci6n hacm usted y asl evltar que la aguja se mueva

m_entras devane ia bobina,

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• Wind the Bobbin (Continued) Draw thread from spool through bobbin

winding tension disc as shown.

• Bobinage d'une eanette defil (suite)

Tirez te fil de ia canette el passez-te sons ie disque de tenston de la bobineuse,

comme montrd.

Pull end o! thread through bobbin, as shown.

Fattes sorttr ie fil par ttn des trotls d' une

jone de ]a eanette, eomme montr_.

hole in

• Cbmo Devanar la Bobina (continuaci6n) Jale e1hilo det carrete, a trav_s dei disco Jaie el extremo de| hilo a trav6s del

tensor devanador de la boblna, en la orificio de la bobina, como se ilustra. forma iiustrada.

Place bobbin onto bobbin winding

spindle with end ot thread coming lrom the top o! the bobbin. Push bobbin winding spindle to the right until it clicks.

Holding onto end ot thread, start machine. When bobbin is slightly filled,

stop off end of thread.

Placez la canette sur ia bobineuse, en

fatsant tottrner vers ie haut te trou par

tequeI sort ie fil. Poussez le ddcleneheur de la bobinense en position de marche,

c' est-h-dire vers la droite. Retenez l'extr_nutd du fiIet mettez la

machine en marche. Cassez t'extrdmit_ retenue du fi! tree fois ia bobine rempIie

partiellement.

Coloque ta bobina en el eje devanador de la bobma con el extremo del hilo

saliendo por arriba de la bobina. Opnma el eje imcia la derecha hasta que trabe. SuJetando el extremo del hilo, active la m_quma. Cuando la bobina est5 ligeramente llena, corte el extremo de!

hilo.

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Wind thread until winder stops. Push bobbin winding spindle to the left and clip thread. Remove bobbin. Turn clutch knob away trom you while

homing handwheel lor normal sewing

operation.

Fattes bobiner le fil jusqu' fi ce que la bobineuse s'arrYte. Ramenez l'axe de

bobineuse vet's Ia gauche et coupez le fiL Enlevez ia eanette, Tournez le bouton de

volant dans Ie sens contraire des alguilles d'une montre tottten retenam ie

volant pour retottrner it ia couture nornlale.

Devane el hiio hasta que el devanador se detenga.

Oprima el eje devanador hacia ia lzquierda y corte el hilo.

Gire la perilla del embrague en direcci6n opuesta a usted, mientras sujeta et

volante para la operaci6n normel de cosRlra,

NOTE:

NOTE: Le blocage du ddvtdo_r peut £tre ajust_ en fonct_on de la quantitO de fil n_cessaire sur ta bobine (par _emp/e, ta bobine motti_

NOTA: E1 botOn de detenci6n de ta bomnadora puede ser ajustado a la cantidad de hilo que reqmere en la bobina _,por ejemplo, la m_tad o

The bobbin winder stopper can be adjusted tor the amount of thread needed on the bobbin (example 1/2 lull, full, etc.). To make the adjustment use your large screw driver and loosen the screw one turn or less, This will allow you to adjust the position of bobbin winder stopper. Do not take screw all the way out.

remplie ou compl_tement remplie, etc.). Pour l'adjustment, utiliser te tournevzs de grand diamOtre et desserrer le vis pour un tour au plus. Cela vous permet d' ajuster la position du blocage du ddvidoir. Ne pas enlever levis complOtement de sa posit_on.

lleno, etc.), Para ajustar emptee su destomillader grande y afloje el tomilto dando una o menos de una vuelta. Esto le permite ajustar ta posici6n det bot6n de detenci6n de ia bobinadora, No se quite el tomilto completa- mente de su poslci6n.

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• Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case PIace bobbin in bobbin case

making sure thread |eeds clockwise and is coming from

bobbin as shown.

• Introduction de la canette darts le porte.canette tntroduisez la canette clans Ie Tirez le fil par la fente du porte-

portecanette en prenant soin canette comme montrd. que le fil se ddroule vers la droite et qxt' H sorte de ia canette

commc montr#.

Pull thread through slot of case as shown.

• lnserte ia Bobina Dentro del Portabobinas Coloque Ia bobina en el Jaie el hilo a trav5s de la ranura,

portabobinas asegurfindose que como se ilustra. el hilo se alimente hacia ]a

derecha y salga de Ia bobina, como se ilustra.

Pull thread under tension spring

and through the opening as shown above. Pull 3 to 4 inches

of thread from bobbin.

Tirez le fil sous le ressort de tension et faites-fe passer par le

troll, colu#ze illOtlfre ci-dessus.

Tirez 3 iz 4 pouces de fil de la bobine.

Jale el hilo debajo del resorte

tensor y a tray,s de la abertura

como se ilustra. Jale de 7.5 a I0

cms de hilo de Ia bobina.

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Holding tatch open, position

case into shuttle and release

latch.

Ouvrez le loquet pour engager le porte-canette it fond dans la

navette, puis retglchez le loquet.

Con el ret_n abierto, meta el

portabobinas en la lanzadera y libere el ret6n.

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Case should lock into place

when latch is released,

La canette est bIoqu_e en place

iorsque _teloquet est engagd.

El portabobinas deberfi estar fijo en su iugar cuando se libere el

ret6n.

Prepare the Top Thread

• Thread the Needle The numbered steps above follow the numbers on

the illustrations.

Dotted lines show places where the thread loops

and then is pufled tight.

Raise take-up lever to its highest position by turning handwheel toward you. Raise presser foot lever.

Place spool on spool pin as shown, with thread coming from the back of the spool. (_ Draw thread into thread guide using both hands. (_ While holding thread near spool, draw thread down into the tension area and then around the check

spring holder.

(_ Firmly draw thread up and through take-up lever from right to left. (_) Draw thread down and slip it into left side needle bar thread guide.

Thread needle Jrom front to back.

NOTE You may want to cut the end of thread with sharp scissors for easier needle threading.

Et_tage dufil d'aiguille

• Guidage dufilde dessus

Les mm_#ros sur ies illustratiot_ correspondent & ceu_" des paragraphes.

Les tratts pointill_s motttrent les endroits oh, en

coltsant, te fil est retdch_, puis retendu.

Tonmez le volant ?zta main vers votts pour amener te releveur-tendeur defil enposition haute. Remontez le pied-de-biche. Posez la bobine de fil comme montrd, te fil se ddroulant par I' arrikre.

Q) Tenez tefil des dettx mares et passez-Ie sous te guide-ilL _) Alors que vous retenez te fil pros de _a bobine, tirez le fil vers le has, dens ta ramure, et atttoter dt¢

dispositif gt ressort.

_) Tirez fermement lefil vers ie haut et passez-le, de droite ?z gauche, dens le crochet du reteveurtendet_t: (_ Tirez le fil vers Ie has et faites-le passer dans le guide-ilL (_) E1_iez ["aiguille d'avant en arridre.

REMAR QUE: P_ur intr_duwe plus faci_ement1e fi_ dans1e chas de l_azg_ille_ c_upez _e b_ttt cht_l avec des

ciseaux bien aiguts_s.

Prepare el Hilo Superior

, Enhebrado de la Aguja Los pasos enumerados s_guen la secuencm num0.rica

de las ilustraciones. Las lineas punteadas muestran los sitios donde el

hilo se aflo]a para iuego set haiado firmemente.

f "_ f "N r

i. .... _, M.__ J "--......

Los pasos enumerados s_guen la secuencia num_nca de las ilustrae_ones. Las lineas punteadas muestran los sinos donde el hilo se afloja para luego ser halado firmemente. Eleve la palanca tirahilo asu posici6n mAsalta girando manualmente el volante hacia usted.

Alce la palanca de pie prensatelas. Coloque el carrete en el portacarrete, taI como se muesira con la hebra saliendo de la parte de atrfis del

CfilTeIe,

_) Utilizando ambas manos pase la hebra por la guia del hilo. (_) Sostemendo el hilo eerca al cmTete, pase ta hebra por el irea de tensi6n yen seguida Nrededor dei

sujetador del muelle tirahilo. Pase firmemente la hebra hacia arriba y a traves de la dereeha a la lzquierda.

@ Jale el hilo hacla abajo y desgcelo a tray, s del guiahilos de la barra de aguja del lado lzqmerdo. (_) Enhebre ia aguja dei frente hacia atr_,s. NOTA: Si lo desea, corte la punta de la hebra con unas tijeras para faeilitar el enhebrado de ta aguja.

• Pick Up the Bobbin Thread

1. Raise presser toot lever. Hold top thread loosely in left hand and rotate handwhee[

toward you one complete turn,

If you cannot pick up bobbin thread by lotlowing steps given above, then check: 1, Is needle threaded from trent to back?

2. ls thread tangled around needle?

3. Are 3 to 4 inches of thread coming trom the shuttle?

4. ]s thread from shuttle tangled?

5. is bobbin properly installed in the bobbin case?

6. ts the machine threaded according to the instructions?

• Remonteduf!lde dessous

1. Remontez te pied-de-biclle. Tenez 2. Remontez lefil de canette en tu'ant sur ie mollement le fil derriere t'atguille, de Ia fil de l'aiguilte.

maitt gallche, et tournez le volatlt d'un tour cottlptel vers VOltS.

Si vous ne pottvez pas faire remonter fe fil de dessotts en sttivattt Ies #tapes ci+desstts, alors v#rifiez les potl,zts stttvattts:

t, Le fil est-il enfil# par le devant de l'aiguilte?

2. Le fil est-il enchev#tr# atttour de l' atguille?

3. Y-a-t+it de 3 gl4 pmtces de f!l sortant de la navette?

4. Le fiI de la navette est-iI enchev#trd? 5, La canette est-elle mtroduite correctement clans fe porte-canette?

6, L' et_lage de ia machine a-t-il _t_ fait selon Ies instructions?

2. Bring bobbin thread up by pulling top thread.

3. Pull both threads under and to the back of the presser foot, leav+ng 4 to 6 inches

of thread clear.

3. Passez Ies det_ fils SOilStepied-de-Oiche et tirez-ies vers l'arrikre de 4 _ 6 po.

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• Tomando la Hebra de ia Bobina

1. Levante la palanca del pie prensatelas.

Sostenga floja la hebra de la aguja con su mano _zqulerda y rote el volante

manualmente hacia usted una vuetta completa.

Si no puede levantar el hilo de la bobina siguiendo los pasos mencionados, entonces:

1. LLa aguja estfi enhebrada de a0elante haeia arras ?

2. _,E1hflo est_ienredado alrededor de la aguja ?

3. _,Hay 7.5 - 10 cms de hilo saliendo de la lanzadem ?

4. _,Est:i enredado el hito de ta lanzadem ?

5. LLa bobina es_ instalada correctamente en el portabobinas ?

6. _,La m_quma est,5,enhebrada de acuerdo aias instrucclones 'r

2. Traiga hacia arriba el hflo de la bobina hatando la hebm de arriba.

3. Tire ambas hebras por debajo y hacia atrfisdel pie prensateias, dejando la hebra

de unos I0 a 15 cms.

Adjust the Top Thread Tension

r "h F

Top s}de of fabric

Set|ing mark

Choose the Correct Tension: The best tension wili depend on;

the stiffness and thickness of the fabric the number of fabric iayers the type of stitch

Too \

Loo__

thread

T{ghlen

lh[ead

For Straight Stitch The ideal straight stitch will have threads locked between the two layers of fabric,

as shown above, magnified to show detail.

ifyou look at the stitch, tront and back, you witl notice that there are no gaps, that

each stitch is smooth and even. When adjusting top thread tension, the higher the number, the tighter the top

thread.

The lop lhread

_${oo loose.

The top thread

appears on the

underside ot the labnc

Tension is too loose: The top thread shows through the

bottom of the fabric. The bottom side ol the stitch will feet bumpy,

The top thread _sloo tight,

The bobbin lhread

appeers on the upper surtace ot _he

tabric

k,, j

Tension is too tight: The bobbin thread wiil come through

the top of the fabric, The top side of the

stitch will feel bumpy.

Rdglage de tension du fil de dessus

Endrott du tissn

Repbre

RYglage h la tension correcte. La tension du fil d_pend essentiellement:

de la rigidity et de l'_palsseur de FYtoffe du nombre de couches i_assembler

de la fonne du point

Avec le point droll

Le point drott tddal a ses ills qtti se eroisent entre les deter couches de tissu, comme morro cl-dessus.

En examinant tes points, sur !"endroit et l'envers, VOltS constatez qu "ils sont parfattement rdguliers.

Lorsqtte volts rYgiez la tension du fiI supdrieur, phts le numYro est dlev_, alors plus le fil est tendu.

Fit d'atguille trop t6che.

Lefil d'aiguilte appara_t dessous.

Manque de tension: Le fil d'alguille ressort sous le tissu.

On sent des aspdrit_s en passant le

doigt.

Fi! d'atguille lrop tendu,

Le fil de canene apparai! dessus,

ExcYs de tenston: Le fil de canette remonte sur ie ttssu.

On sent des asp_ritds en passant Ie doigt,

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