Kenmore 38516631490 Owner’s Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

S _A/RS

P/N 785800851

OVERLOCK 3/4D

Dear Customer:

You have just invested in a very fine overlock, 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, tension adjustments, cleaning, oiling, etc. This will help 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.

Safety Cautions:

• Be sure that the electrical voltage of the wall outlet (wall receptacle) is the same as the rated voltage of the motor.

o Disconnect the power supply plug from the wall outlet when changing needles, presser foot or needle plate, or when leaving the machine unattended.

This eliminates the possibility of starting the machine by accidentally pressing the foot control.

• All covers must be closed when operating the machine.

• Do not pull the fabric while you are stitching as this may deflect the needle, causing it to break.

• Before cleaning your machine, disconnect the power supply plug from the wall outlet.

• Do not attempt to adjust the motor belt. Contact your nearest Service Center should any adjustment be required. e Handle the foot control with care and avoid dropping it on the floor. Be sure not to place anything on top of it. e Closely watch the area being sewn to avoid injuries from needles and knives. ® Use only the handle to lift and move the machine.

Kenmore Overlock

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 2 of

this booklet.

Model No. 385. Serial No

Retain these numbers for future reference.

OPTIONAL FEET AND ATTACHMENT (SEWING MACHINE SOURCE 385)

SEWING MACHINE

MODEL NO.

10111, 11607, 12321, 12491, 12581, 12714, 12841,

11541, 11551, 11581, 11608, 11682, 12320, 12331, 12332, 12490,

12492, 12493, 12541, 12612, 12641, 12712, 12741, 12781, 12814, 16951, 17622, 17781,

17881

15841, 17822,

17928

18830, 19501,

16816, 16841, 17641, 17824, 17828, 17922,

18836, 18841, 19150, 19502, 19601

(A)

(B)

PART NO.

200012104 214872011

941450000 941460000 941620000

200002008 200003009 200005001 200013105 200027102 200030108 213702016

214872011 654805008 941620000

200002008 200003009

200005001

200013105 200027102

200028103

200029104

200030108

200031109 200032100

213702016

214872011

654805008 941620000

(c)

PART DESCRIPTION

Hemmer Foot

Walking Foot (Even Foot)

Pin-Tuck Foot

Gathering Foot

Ruffler

Piping Foot Gathering Foot

Pin-Tuck Foot Hemmer Foot

Binder Foot 1/4" Seam Foot

Buttonhole Attachment Set (Except 15841) Walkine Foot

Embroidery Foot Ruffler

Piping Foot Gathering Foot

Pin-Tuck Foot Hemmer Foot Binder Foot Roller Foot Teflon Foot 1/4" Seam Foot

Applique Foot Cording Foot

Buttonhole Attachment Set (18830, 18836, 18841 only)

Walking Foot Embroidery Foot

Ruffler

15641,

16642

16641,

ML-330555 200201009

200209100

200210104 200212106 340522N

ML-330555 200201009 200209100 200211105 200213107 340522N

Elastic Foot Piping Foot

Blind Hem Foot Taping Attachment Set

Cording Foot

Pearl Sewing Foot Elastic Foot

Piping Foot

Blind Hem Foot Taping Attachment Set Cording Foot

Pearl Sewing Foot

CALL SEARS TELEPARTS CENTER AT 1-800-366-7278 TO ORDER TODAY !

WHEN ORDERING, PLEASE INDICATE DIVISION 20-SOURCE 385 THEN PART NO.

735811001 (E/S)(_.[_

LOS PIES OPCIONALES ACCESORIOS

(NUMERO DEL SUMINISTRADOR DE MAQUINA DE COSER 385)

(A) (R) (C)

MAQUINA DE COSER NUMERO DE DESCRIPCION DE

NUMERO DEL MODELO LA PARTE LA PARTE

t0111, 11541, 11551, 11581, 11607, 11608, 11682, 12320, 12321, 12331, 12332, 12490, 12491, 12492, 12493, 12541,

12581, 12612, 12641, 12712, 12714, 12741, 12781, 12814, 12841, 16951, 17622, 17781,

17881

200012104 214872011

941450000 941460O00

94162000O

Pie para dobladillo Pie de doble arrastre

Pie para alforzas Pie recogedor

Pie para fruncidos

15841, 16816, 16841, 17641, 17822, 17824, 17828, 17922,

17928

18830, 16836, 18841, 19150, 19501, 19502, 19601

15641, 16641,

200002008 200003009 200005001 200013105 200027102 200030108 213702016

214872011 654805008 941620000

200002008 200003009 200005001 200013105 200027102 200028103 200029104 200030108 200031109 200032100 213702016

214872011 654805008

941620000

ML-330555 200201009 20020910O

200210104

200212106

340522N

Pie para entubar Pie recogedor Pie para alforzas

Pie para doblidillo Pie para atar Pie de puntada recta cpn 1/4' guia Del estilo de ojales (excepto 15841 ) Pie de doble arrastre

Pie para bordado Pie para fruncidos

Pie para entubar Pie recogedor Pie para alforzas Pie para dobladillo Pie para afar

Pie con rodillos Pie de "teflon"

Pie de puntada recta conl/4" guia Pie para aplique

Pie del cordon

Del estilo de ojales

(18830, 18836, 18841 unico)

Pie de doble arrastre Pie para bordado

Pie para fruncidos

Pie del elastico Pie para entubar

Pie para funtada invisible Pie para las cintas con el carrette

(15641, 16641 unico) Pie del cordon

(15641, 16641 unico) Pie del abalorio

16642

M_330555

200201009

200209100

200211105

200213107

340522N

Llamar al centro de sears al telefono 1-800-366-7278 para ordenar hoy.

Cuando vallas a ordenar indicar #20 codigo 385 huego numero de la parte.

Pie del elastico Pie para entubar

Pie para funtada invisible Pie para las cintas con el carrette (16642 unice) Pie del cordon (16642 unico)

Pie del abalorio

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Your sewing machine is designed and constructed only for HOUSEHOLD use.

Read all instruction before using this sewing machine.

DA NGER- Toreduce the risk of electric shock:

An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using

and before cleaning.

Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated 15 Watts.

Do not reach for the appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.

Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub

or sink. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.

WAR NING- Toreduce 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 appliance is used by or near children.

2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

Never operate this appliance 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 the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service

center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep

ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

Do not use outdoors.

Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where

oxigen is being administered.

To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("0") position, then remove plug from outlet.

Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

10.

Keept fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle and blades.

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 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 marking any other user servicing

adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION

SECTION 2.

SECTION 3,

1_ KNOW YOUR MACHINE

Locate and Identify the Parts .................. 2_3

Identify the Accessories ........................ 4

Attaching the Waste Clippings Catcher .............. 4

Storing the Accessory Holder .................... 4

PREPARE YOUR MACH#NE FOR SEWHNG

Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power ......... 5

Foot Control Use ............................ 5

Howto Turn Hand Wheel ....................... 6

Opening and Closing the Side Cover ................ 6

Opening and Closing the Looper Cover .............. 6

The Position of Telescoping Thread Guide Bar ......... 7

Attaching the Spool Cap and Net .................. 7

Raising or Lowering the Presser Foot ............... 8

Threading the Machine ..................... 9_17

• Threadingthe Lower Looper ............... 10_11

• Threading the Upper Looper ................ 12_13

• Threading the Needle on the Right ............ 14_15

® Threading the Needle on the Left ............ 16_17

LEARN THE STITCHES

Starting to Sew ............................ 18

Finishing to Sew ............................ 18

Sewing Continuously ......................... 18

Securing Ends ........................... 19_20

Thread Tension (4 threads) ................... 21_23

Threading the Machine (3 threads), Wide/Narrow Stitch.. 24

Thread Tension (3 threads) ................... 24_25

Adjustment of Stitch Length ................... 26

Adjustment of Differential Feed Ratio ............. 26

Adjustment of Foot Pressure ................... 27

Removing the Presser Foot ..................... 27

Attaching the Presser Foot ..................... 27

Changing Needle ............................ 28

To Disengage the Upper Knife ................... 29

To Engage the Upper Knife .................... 29

Types of Needle Plates ........................ 30

Changing the Needle Plate ..................... 30

Thread and Needle Chart ...................... 31

Rolled Hemming, Picot Edging and

Narrow Hemming ......................... 32_34

Decorative Overedging ........................ 35

Pin Tucking ............................... 36

Gathering ................................ 37

SECTION 4. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE

Cleaning Upper Knife Area ..................... 38

Cleaning the Feed Dog ........................ 38

Replacing the Light Bulb ...................... 39

Oiling the Machine .......................... 40

Replacing the Upper Knife ..................... 41

SECTION 5, PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART

What to Do When ........................... 42

PARTS LIST ........................................ 43

INDEX ............................................ 44

Pressureadjusting Threadguide

screw plate

Face plate \

\ \

Thread take+up lever

thread guide

Carrying handle

Right needle

thread tension dial

Stitch length

dial

Telescoping thread guide bar

Thread guide

Spoolpin

Spool holder

Left needle

thread tension dial

Nead le thread guide

Right needle

thread guide

Side cover

Upper looper thread guide (1)

Upper looper thread

tension dial

Lower looper /

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Lower looper thread /

tension diai

Spool stand

Differential

feed dial

,,_ Plug

]

/ Looper cover

',, ,Lcon.nector

\ Power switch

, Looper thread

Hand wheel

Foot control

Nomenclature plate

_+g+ui+d+e...........................

SECTION

1: KNOW YOUR MACHINE

Needle clamp screws Upper knife Needle plate

Presser foot "_-_.

Needle plate set screw

Knife holder

Lower knife

Lower looper

thread guide (4)

Lower looper

thread guide (3)

Needle bar thread guide

Needle clamp

Foot holder

Upper looper

Upper looper thread guide

Lower Ioo_

Upper looper

thread guide (2)

Lower looper

thread guide /2)

Looper thread take-up lever

'\..!.u...P_2e_& l?wer) ....................

Thread cutter Presserfoot

lifter

Presserbar

Foot holder

set screw

Lower looper

thread guide (5)

Upper

knife knob

Accessory ho Ider @

Screwdrivers

Spool caps

Set of needles

Nets

Tweezers

Looper threader

Rolled hemming

needle plate

Lint brush

Projection

Waste clippings catcher

Looper cover

Insert the projection into groove on looper cover.

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Waste clippings catcher

Insert the accessory holder into the waste clippings catcher.

Accessory holder

Power supply plug

supply

Power switch

SECTION . PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING

Foot Control Use

Foot coR'_rol

Plug connector

Power switch

NOTE: Before inserting the plug into your

machine, be sure the power switch is OFF.

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

Insert the machine plug into the three-prong

plug connector, as shown. It will only fit one

way.

Insert the power supply plug into the wall

outlet.

Machine plug

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

SAFETY FEATU RE:

Your machine will not operate unless the light/power switch is turned on. If you are interrupted or stop sewing, turn off the light/power switch to prevent injury to

children.

The foot control regulates the speed at which

you sew.

To increase speed, gently press down with the bail of your foot.

To decrease speed, release your foot pressure slightly.

NOTE: The foot control is sensitive and

will increase or decrease your

sewing speed immediately. Practice on a scrap of fabric to regulate your

sewing speed to your taste and

needs.

How to Turn Hand Wheel =

Side cover _.

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Always turn hand wheel toward you.

To open:

Push the side cover to the left.

To close:

Push the side cover to the right and slightly toward

the machine body.

For Your Safety:

Always close both side and looper covers when the machine is in use.

Looper cover

To open: While pushing with the thumb to the right as far as

it will go, pull looper cover toward you.

To close:

Lift looper cover and push against the machine. The looper cover snaps into the position auto- matically.

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING

The Position of Telescoping Thread Guide Bar

Thread guide

Telescoping thread

"guide bar

_Stoppers

G® .

(_ Pull the telescoping thread guide bar up as

far as it will go.

Turn the thread guide bar until it clicks into position,

Thread guides should stop directly above the spool pins,

Attaching the Spool Cap and Net

Spool cap

Spool holder /

_ _ /.Slit

t _ Spool pin

==_.

Spool pin

t t

(_ When you use a small thread spool, remove the spool holder from the spool pin. Then place the spool

with its slit side up, and put spool cap on top.

(_) If the thread slips aown from the spool during threading and/or sewing, put a net on the spoo as

illustrated for preventing jamming. The nets are supplied with the machine.

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Raising or LOwering the Presser Foot

Presser

foot ifter

By raisin 9 or lowering _ne presser foot lifter,

the _resser foot goes up and down.

While in operation, keep tiqe Dresser foot

owered except for testing stitches,

threading the machine or sewing heavy

weight fabrics.

NOTE: Thread tension will not be released

if the presser foot is raised.

Threading the Machine

SECTUON 2. PREPARE YOUR _4ACHINE FOR SEWING

_.Orange

&Blue

2.Red

# =====_.._

1. Green

For your convenience, your Kenmore overlock has been pre-threaded. To prepare to sew with your

choice of threads, follow these simple instructions:

Make sure unit is unplugged from the wall outlet and/or machine.

- Raise telescoping thread guide bar. Open looper cover.

Place soool cones on soool holder.

Tie farthest cone on the right to green, 2nd from right to red, 3rd from right to blue and remaining spool on left to orange.

Raise 3resser foot,

Set tension dials to 0. Turn hand wheel away from you once or twice until needles are in the ful! up position. This

releases th reads. Pull all threads out until either the orange or blue thread approaches the needle eve.

Cut out needle thread knot and oull addition al thread to thread needle.

Pull thread until the remaining thread is close to the other needle eye.

Th read needle.

-- Pull thread until the knots have gone through the upper and lower ooper. AI threads should be under the presser foot and pulled to the back.

Set all tension dials back to 3.

Lower presser foot and turn hand wheel toward you to chain off 3 or 4 stitches. Plug unit in wall outlet and machine and turn power switch on.

You are ready to serge.

DL/'/_

Threading Chart

ILocated behind ooper cover)

Threading the Lower Looper

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Thread guide

1_ Draw the thread through

the right side thread guide from back to front,

How to Thread Only the Lower Looper

Thread guide 31ate

(_) Pass the thread througn

holes on the right side of thread guide plate as illu-

strated,

Cut both needle threads as shown in the figure ana remove

them from the needles.

Thread the lower looper and then re-thread the needles.

Looper thread guide

(_ Pass the thread through the

right side of thread guide sliding the thread from left to right.

Open the looper and side covers. Snap off presser foot. Place the spool of thread on the right side soool pin.

I - Points to thread for lower Ioooer are marked

10 in green.

Lower

ooper tnreaa guide (1

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING

Lowe_

looper _,'k.%.-'_

LOWel !oooer thread

guide (4)

Lower

looper threat tension dial

Lower oopef Loooar threac

thread gui

6_ (_ (_ tnread guide (3)take-up lever uower_

thread _X,_ "_'_._ {side(5) Slb_ _.-#_ Looper

Th,ead "\ I_ _J_X

Looper _.

threader_

Thread ._-_

[r]r_aoer

Loooer

Lower OODer _

Tweezers

f_ Insert the thread between tension

discs from the right. Then pull

both sides of the thread firmly between tension discs.

(_ Pass the thread through lower

looper thread guide (1).

Thread

* Make sure that the thread is between

the tension discs.

Tension d_ses

NOTE: If you remove the needle olate, the threading points

(_ Pass the thread through ower looper thread 1_ Turn the _and wheel toward ,_ Pull !_e threader to aass the

guide (2).

(_) Pass the thread through the looper thread

take-up lever (lower).

(_) Pass the thread through lower looper thread

guides (3) and {4).

you until the lower looper comes to the right, and pass the threader through hole on lower

looper thread guide (5). Hook the end of threao on the threader. (See Note.}

thread through the hole of

lower looper thread guide (5).

Remove the thread frorr the

threader, and draw the thread

through the hole on lower

looper to the back 10 cm (4") or more with a pair of tweezers.

NOTE: How to Thread Woolly Nylon/Polyester Thread.

Lower ooDer

@ / @ @

of lower looper are easier to see. In this case, make sure the thread is not caught by the needle plate when replacing the plate after threading.

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* Shown above is one of the easiest ways to pass woolly nylon!

polyester thread through the needle.

* Use the same method for the upper Iooer,

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