Kenmore 385.19005 User Manual

Embroidery/Sewing Machine Owner’s Manual

Model 385.19005

855-803-016

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ont., MSB 2B8

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IMPORTAN? SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Your sewing machine is designed and constructed only for HOUSEHOLD use. When using an eiectrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read ail 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 12 V, 5 Watts

WARNING

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, electrical or mechanical adjustment,

4 Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. 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 all 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, changing the presser foot, and the like,

15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.

- To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:

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Kenmore Sewing Machine Warranty

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25 Year Limited Warranty on Sewing Machine Die-Cast Metal Interna! Frame

For 25 years from the date of purchase, Sears will provide free repair for the die-cast metal internal frame of this sewing machine if it is defective in material or workmanship

10 Year Limited Warranty on Internal Mechanical Components For 10 years from the date of purchase, Sears will provide free repair for the internal mechanical components of this

sewing machine If they are defective in material or workmanship. This 10 year warranty does not include belts which are only included in the 90 day warranty described below ’

2 Year Limited Warranty on Sewing Machine Exterior Components

For 2 years from the date of purchase, Sears will provide free repair for all components of the sewing machine exterior

If they are defective in material or workmanship This 2 year warranty does not include needle plates or accessory

parts, which are only included in the 90 day warranty described below ^

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machine, if any part of it. including motor, wiring, electronic circuitry, switch and speed control, is defective in material or workmanship. This 2 year warranty does not include light bulbs, which are only included in the 90 day warranty de-

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For 90 days from the date of purchase. Sears will provide:

■> free mechanical adjustments necessary for the proper operation of this sewing machine, except for normal machine care maintenance as described in the owner’s manual

xh- belts, light bulbs, needle plates and accessory parts if defective in material or workmanship

I his 90 day warranty does not include sewing machine needles, which are expendable parts.

Warranty Service

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from the date of purchase ^ ^

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defects in material and workmanship. Sears will not pay for: ^

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I. NAME OF PARTS

Names of Parts Available Accessor ies and Attachments

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SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting Machine to Power Supply Before Using Your Sewing Machine For Your Safety Polarized Plug Machine Operating Buttons Start/stop Button Reverse Button

® Patterns 1,2, 3 and 6:

•Ailother patterns:

Auto-iock Button...............

“ Patterns 1,2, 3 and 6:

•All other patterns;

Up/down Needle Button...........

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Speed Control Lever....................

Foot Control

Operation Instructions;.........

Pressure Dial.........

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To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs.....

Extension Table . .........

• Detaching the table

•Attaching the table...

Presser Foot Lifter

Thread Cutter........

Changing Needle „ Changing Presser Foot

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Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns Presser Foot Types

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• Zigzag foot (Foot A) .............................

• Straight stitch foot (Foot H) —

• Automatic buttonhole foot (Foot R)

• Zipper foot (Foot E)................

• Cveredge foot (Foot C)

• Satin stitch foot (Foot F)

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• Blind hem stitch foot (Foot G)

• 1/4“ Seam foot (Foot O)......................

• Embroidery foot (Foot P) “Walkingfoot

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Selecting Needle and Fabric..............

Bobbin Winding

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• Removing the hook cover plate

• Horizontal spool pin..

• Additional spool pin

Bobbin Winding..............

• Inserting the bobbin „

Threading the Machine .

• Threading the machine.

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SECTION III. CONVENTIONAL SEWING

Visual Touch Screen

Mode Selection Keys..

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Conventional Sewing Mode Utility Stitches Pattern Selection Machine Settings Setting Mode

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Formatting the Memory Language Selection

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Straight Stitch ........................................................... 22-23

•To sew ......................

• Securing seam “Changing sewing direction

• Needle plate guide line......................................

• To sew from the edge of thick fabric

Quilting

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Quilting with Walking Foot

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Manual Adjustment of Straight Stitches.......................24-

• Changing needle drop position

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Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Straight Stitch

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Variety of Straight Stitches Lock-a-matic Stitch

Triple Stretch Stitch

Stretch Stitch Zipper Sewing

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• Fabric preparation

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Zigzag Stitch

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Manual Adjustment of Zigzag Stitch Width and Length

• Changing stitch width ................................................

•Changing stitch length

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Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch

• Correct tension

• Tension is too tight........................

•Tension is too loose Variety of Overcasting Stitches Overedge Stitch ...

Overedge Stitch (using zigzag stitch).......

Multiple Zigzag Stitch

•Seam finishing..,

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• Mending........................................................................

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Blind Hem Stitch

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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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•Changing buttonhole stitch density

Corded Buttonhole

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

»To sew

Eyelet..................................................................................40

»To sew ...........................................................................40

»To adjust the shape of an eyelet

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SECTION V. SATIN AND DECORATIVE STITCHES

Key Functions................................................................41-42

One Cycle Pattern Sewing Example: patterns 20 and L-,S

«To sew Elongation Sewing Example: pattern 20

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Programming Pattern Combination Example: pattern 20 and 21

»Tosew ................................................................ 44

Programming Pattern Combination with Mirror Image Example: pattern 20

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Combination of Safin Stitch and Decorative Stitch

Example; patterns 20 and 30......................................... 45

»Tosew To Sew from the Beginning of a Combination Pattern with Beginning Key Example; pattern 20, 21 and 30

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Individual Pattern Adjustment

Example; patterns 18, 20 and 21

Editing Programmed Patterns

»Example:

To delete pattern 20 from the combination of patterns

»Example:

To insert pattern 19 between pattern 18 and 20 in the

combination of patterns 18, 20 and 21.....................

Program Check ............................

» Example:

To check the combination of patterns 18,19, 20 and 21

Saving and Opening a File

° Saving a file

»Assigning a file name ...

Opening a Saved File..........

Deleting a Saved File

Twin Needle Sewing ........

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SECTION VI. EMBROIDERY

Getting Ready to Sew Embroidery

• Embroidery Hoop F

»Instruction for template ......

Stabilizer..............................

Types of Stabilizer

® Tear-away Stabilizer

»Iron-on Stabilizer » Cut-away Stabilizer

»Water Soluble Stabilizer

• Sticky Stabilizer

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Adjusting the Thread Tension

» Balanced thread tension....................................

® When the needle thread tension is too tight » When the needte thread tension is too loose ,, Pressure Dial To Set the Fabric in the Embroidery Hoop To Attach the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine To Attach Embroidery Foot P

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Mode Selection Built-in Embroidery Designs Starting to Sew Embroidery Sewing Results Monogram Embroidery » Function keys Monogram in Gothic Style... 2-Letters Monogram Correcting a Monogram ® Deleting a letter »Inserting a letter ATA PC Card (Optional)

»To insert the ATA PC card.

»To eject the ATA PC card .. Selecting Card Designs Reader 19000

® Connecting Reader 19000 Pattern Selection Screen

Editing Mode ...........................

Selecting the Pattern to Edit Moving a Selected Design

»Resizing a Selected Pattern ...

»Flipping a Selected Pattern

»Deleting a Selected Pattern ..

° Rotating a Selected Pattern

»Magnifying a Selected Pattern Saving a File Assigning a File Name Combining a Built-in Design and Monogram..., Example: To combine built-in design 5 and the

word “Wreath”

Opening a Saved File.........

Deleting a Saved File..........

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SECTION VIL CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dogs

Assemble the Hook Race.........

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

Troubleshooting STITCH CHART

EMBROIDERY MONOGRAMING CHART EMBROIDERY CHART

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SECTION I, NAME OF PARTS

Names of Parts

® Flip-top quick reference chart CD Bobbin winder spindle (D Hole for additional spool pin (A) Spool holder (Large) (I) Spool pin (6) Upper thread guide (D Pressure dial (i) Thread take-up lever ® Thread tension dial (1J Face cover f|J) Thread cutter/hoider @ Built-in needle thr eader # Needle plate (Q) Hook cover plate (is Hook cover plate release button

(S' Extension table Oj} Feed balancing dial Qf Start/stop button (1J Reverse button # Auto-lock button

@ Up/down needle button

Speed control lever # Visual touch screen # Presser foot lifter # Carrying handle % Thread cutter @ Hand wheel # PC card slot # ATA PC Card (optional) # Card eject button (|) RS-232C port # Machine socket for foot control # Machine socket for power supply plug @) Power switch ® Carriage (for embroidery)

# Drop feed dog lever @ Buttonhole lever # Thumb screw (i) Foot holder ® Presser foot ® Needle # Needle clamp screw

Available Accessories and Attachments

To order parts and accessories listed below, call;

1 -800-4'MY-HOME® {1 -800-469-4663)

When ordering parts and accessories, provide the following

information: 1 Part Number

2., Part Name 3 Model Number of Machine

Ref No- Part No,

‘102869107

2 102403109 3

650807101 Assorted needle set

*993010900

•993001100 5 X No 11 stretch fabric needle (BLUE) ‘993011100 ‘993011400 5 X No 14 needle (RED) ‘993011600 5 X No 16 needle (PURPLE) *993011800

826615000 Twin needle

5 823801107

832523007

6 7

822804129

829801002

822801001 C: Overedge foot

10 820817015

200008037

830810031 PiEmbroidery fool 13 830823118 14

214507001

214015007

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802422002 17

000026002 Light bulb

560406104

18 19

‘822814007

820832005

21 653S02002 Screwdriver

•741814003

23 802424004 Lint brush

625031500

822020503 26 822019509 Small spool holder

27 829803004 28 851801104 F:Embroidery hoop 29 851801403 Template 30 ‘200002008

31 *200003009 Gathering foot

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32 33 *200013105 Hemmer foot (2mm) 34

‘941620000 Rufller

35 043271155 Foot control

*851401007 Clothseiter

36 37 855808000 Instructional DVD 38 653524007 Cord 39 855807009 40 S52806102

855803005 ■Owner’s manual

42 855804006 Quick reference chart

10 X Bobbin Spool pin felt

5 X No 9 needle (BROWN)

5 X No 11 needle (ORANGE)

5 X No 18 needle (GREEN)

H: Straight stiioh foot

A: Zigzag foot

F: Satin stitch foot E: Zipper fool

GrBlind hem fool 0:1/4 seam foot

R: Automatic buttonhole foot Walking foot Quilter bar (for walking foot) Outlier

Seam ripper/Buttonhole opener Scissors Large screwdriver

Oil

Additional spool pin

Large spool holder

Spoof stand

Piping loot

Pin-tuck foot

Template sheet

Dust cover

Description

These items are not furnished with the machine, but may be ordered per instructions above

SECTION 11. GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting Machine to Power Supply

(T) Power supply plug (g) Power switch (I) Outlet © Foot control (5) Foot control plug (f) Machine plug (7) Machine sockets

1Turn off the power switch Insert the foot control plug

(f) and machine plug (§) into the machine sockets (|)

2, Insert the power supply plug (© into the outlet (|,)

3. Tur n the power switch (I) to turn on the power and the sewing light.

Note:

»if you turn off the power switch, wait 5 seconds before

turning it on again

Before Using Your Sewing Machine

Before using your sewing machine for the first time, place a waste fabric under the ptesser 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

(1) Start/stop button

Pressing the Start/Stop button will start or stop the machine in both Conventional and Embroidery sewing modes. When

you press the button to start sewing in the Conventional

mode, the machine will run slowly for the first few stitches, then accelerate to the speed you have set with the speed control lever If you want the machine to run slowly for more

than the first few stitches, continue to press the Start/Stop

button. Once you release the button the machine will

accelerate to your set speed.

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Note:

The Start/stop button cannot be used when the foot control is connected to the machine.

Reverse Button

if) Reverse button ,, ,

® Patterns 1,2,3 and 6: cp 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

(T) Auto-lock button ^

• Patterns 1,2,3 and 6: ,i, i I $ <;

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

!i) 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.

Extension Table

■> Detaching the table

Close the accessory box, and lift out the extension table UJ toward you, as illustrated, for “free-arm" sewing.

(T) Extension table

' Attaching the table

Push the extension table (T) until it snaps into the machine.

Ci) Extension table 0 Tabs @ 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.

Open the lid of the extension table and you can conveniently store feet and accessories in the handy compartments,

Presser Foot Lifter

(I) Presser foot lifter

The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise it higher than the norma! 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 0.

Changing Needle

Ф Flat side

Ф Needle clamp screw

Ф Needle clamp

Ш Turn off the power switch.

Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise, toward you, and lowering the presser foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw ® by turning it counterclockwise Remove the needle from the needle clamp ф),

S] Insert a new needle into the needle clamp ® with the

flat side (D 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 ф firmly by turning it clockwise

Ш 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 flat 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

0 Snap-on button (red button) 0 Groove 0Pin

9 To remove

Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise Raise the presser foot, and press the red button 0 on the back of the foot holder,

»To attach

Place a selected pr esser foot so the pin (|) on the foot lies

just under the groove CD 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 balancing dial .

Notes:

»In normal sewing, set the feed balancing dial (I) to the

neutral position, i e., the groove on the dial C? ' is centered with the standard setting mark 'I),,

»Turn the feed balancing dial (T) with a coin.

» If the pattern is compressed, turn the dial in the direction

of “+"

»If the pattern is drawn out, turn the dial in the direction

(1) Feed balancing dial (2) Groove on the dial (|) Standard setting mark (?) Correct shape

Note:

Return the feed balancing dial CO 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,. Simpiy 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 biind hemming and topstitching. The foot has ridges on the bottom to keep the fabric from slipping and a screw on top to guide the foided edge of your hem.

1/4" Seam foot (Foot O)

This foot is useful for patchwork quill The guide on the foot maintains an exact 1/4' (0.7 cm) seam allowance.

» Embroidery foot (Foot P)

This foot Is a special attachment for professional-style

embroidery.

o 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.

Selecting Needle and Fabric

For general sewing, use needle sizes 11 or 14 A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing lightweight fabrics, so the fabr ic will not be marred Heavy fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce the fabric without fraying the needle thread

In the needle set, there is one each of sizes 11, 14, 16, and 18, and a blue needle Use the blue needle 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 needle with a larger eye, accorrrmodates 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

Very Light

Light

Medium

FABRIC TYPE OF NEEDLE

Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy, Organdy Net, Tulle

Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine, Sheer Crepe, Chambray. Handkerchief Linen, Gingham, Challis, Percaie, Wool Crepe, Peau de Soie, Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed Crepe, Qiana

Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, Tricot

Leather, Suede Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen, Poplin,

Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz, Gabardine, Felt,

Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics

Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch Velour, Stretch Terry, Sweater Knits

Leather, Vinyl, Suede

NEEDLE SI7E ^

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Universal Ball Point

Orange Blue

Blue Bail Point

Wedge Point Leather 11 (75)

Red

Ball Point 14(90)

Wedge Point Leather

9 (65) 9 (65)

11 (75) 11 (75) 12(80)

11 (75) 11 (75)

14(90)

Heavy

All

...

Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,

Drapery Fabrics Leather, Suede Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics

Topstitching for Special Finish

Denim Purple

Wedge Point Leather Green

Topstitching

16 (100) 16 (100)

16 (100) 18(110)

11 (75)

14(90) ^

Bobbin Winding

«> Removing the hook cover plate

(T) Hook cover plate release button (|) Hook cover plate

(3) Bobbin Slide the hook cover plate release button (D to the right, and remove the cover plate (|).

Lift out the bobbin (|) from the bobbin hoider,

Horizontal spool pin

tt) Spool pin (2) Large spooi holder (|) Small spool holder

Lift up the spool pin (I), Place a spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown. Attach the large spool hoider tf;), and press it firmly against the spooi of thread .

The small spool hoider (3) is used with narrow or small

spools of thread.

■> Additional spool pin

(T) Additional spool pin C|) Spooi pin hole (|) Spool pin felt (?) 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 (J,) into spool stand ()?) and

the hole (|),

Place the felt 'D and a spool on the pin as illustrated.

Bobbin Winding

Note:

Set the speed control lever at its fastest position for bobbin winding,

d) Upper thread guide (2) Bobbin (¿) Bobbin winder spindle

D Guide the thread around the upper thread guide (T).

2] Insert the thread through the hole on the bobbin (f),

threading from the inside to the outside. Put the

bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle d),

U Push the bobbin winder spindle (|) to the right

tl 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,

|] Depress the foot control again. When the bobbin is

fully wound, release the foot control and return the bobbin to its original position by moving the spindle to the left. Cut the thread as shown

Note:

For safety pur poses, the machine will stop automatically 2 minutes after the start of bobbin winding

o Inserting the bobbin

(T) End of thread

@ Notch i|) Notch ® Threading diagram

[T] Piace a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread

running off counterclockwise.

Guide the thread into the notch (|) on the front side of the bobbin holder.

I Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension

spring blades.

[ij Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips

info notch fl). Pull out about 6" (15 0 cm) of thread.

ffl

Attach the hook cover plate. Check the threading by

referring to the diagram ® shown on the hook cover plate.

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 * Place a spool on the spool pin, with the thread coming

off from the bottom toward the front of the sewing

machine

¡T] Draw the end of the thread around the upper thread guide

in While holding the thread near the spool, draw the end of

the thread down around the check spring holder.

lli Firmly draw the thread up to the take-up lever, and down

into the take-up lever eye.

SI Pass the thread behind the lower thread guide on the left.

11] 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

S) Knob @ Hook

Q] Raise the needle to its highest position. Push down the

needle threader knob (I) as far as it will go. The hook comes out through the needle eye from behind,

El Paying close attention to the needle point, draw the

thread around the guide and under the hook (E,

IE Release the knob slowly while holding the thread end

with your hand. A loop of the thread is pulled up through the needle eye,

I Note:

j The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16

I needle, or a #11 Blue needle, i Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended.

<» Drawing up bobbin thread

*3) Up/down needle button

[TJ Raise the presser foot,. Hold the needle thread lightly

with your left hand,.

Ei 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

SECTION 111. CONVENTIONAL SEWING

Visual Touch Screen

The "Kenmore Elite" 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

Cl) Conventional sewing mode key

Press this key to enter the conventional sewing mode. The following four categories are available in this mode: ° Utility stitches «Buttonhole stitches «Satin stitches * Decorative stitches

(?) Embroidery mode key

Press this key to enter the Embroidery mode. The following five categories are available in this mode: ® Built-in embroidery designs ® Monogramrnlng » PC card embroidery designs (PC card sold separately) ® Design Import via Reader 19000

(Reader 19000 sold separately )

» Editing

(?i Open file key

Press this key to open files such as programmed stitch patterns or embroidery designs you have saved.

(?) 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 Gonventiona! sewing, Embroidery, Language selection and Common settings are available in this mode,

(® 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

fingertip.

Use a dry soft cloth to wipe off the screen.

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Conventional Sewing Mode

Press the conventional sewing mode key to enter the

conventional sewing mode The following four categories are available in this mode:

(T) Utility stitches

You can select 11 types of utility stitches.

i|) Buttonhole stitches

You can select 5 buttonhole variations and eyelet,

11) Satin stitches

You can select the desired satin stitches, elongation

patterns and also program assorted stitch combinations

(A) Decorative stitches

You can select decorative stitches and also program

assorted stitch combinations

Utility Stitches

When you press the Conventional sewing mode key, the utility stitch window opens.

Pattern Selection

Press the stitch pattern indication key to select the desired

stitch pattern. The following information on the selected

stitch pattern is indicated in the upper window,

(1) Name of stitch i|) Stitch image (7) Selected needle type (single or twin)

(8) Recommended pressure dial number I'l) Recommended thread tension number (№ Sound mark (the mark will disappear when the sound

volume set to 0)

Cl) Recommended presser foot

C?' Twin needle key

Press the twin needle key to enter the twin needle

sewing mode

& Needle up/down key

You can set the needle position with this key to have the needle in the up or down position, when the machine stops.

(Q) Adjust key

When you press this key, the stitch adjusting window will open. You can change setting of stitch length and width by pressing the + or — key.

Machine Settings

When you press the SET key Cf), the setting mode window wi!i be displayed and you can customize settings

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(T) SET key

Setting Mode

In this mode you can set the following machine functions, which are applicable to both embroidery and conventional sewing

(I) SET tab

Press the SET tab to enter the common set mode.

(i) Language tab

Press the Flag tab to select the language for the screen display.

(|) Screen contrast

The visual screen contrast can be adjusted. Press the + key, to sharpen the screen color contrast. Press the — key, to fade the screen color contrast.

(?) Sound control

The sound volume can be adjusted. The volume level can be set from 0 to 10. The default setting is 5

(I) 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

(1) Inch/millimeter

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 inch or mm key to select the unit you prefer.

(f) Register key

Press liisgistff key to register the new setting and to exit the common set mode.

(8) Return key

Press zo key to exit the common set mode without registering the new setting,

(|) Page key

You can turn the pages by pressing the page key. Press JS key to view the next page. Press -tj key to view the previous page

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Гб' 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 yes 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.

Cp Embroidery maximum speed

The maximum sewing speed can be changed from 400

to 650 spm for embroidery sewing

The default setting is 650 spm (stitch per minute)

-Key Position Adjustment

-Maximum speed set

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■ Sewing Light

SET

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Press the minus — key to reduce the maximum sewing speed.

Press the plus + key to increase the maximum sewing speed.

ifa Sewing light

You can turn the sewing light on or off by pressing the sewing light key

Formatting the Memory

If the internal memory or ATA PC card does not function

due to damage of the memory bank, you need to re-enable

it by formatting the memory.

iQ) Built-in memory

To format the internal memory, press the yes key next to bulit-in memory

<% ATA PC card

To format the ATA PC card or Compact Flash, press the

Yes key next to ATA PC card

Csi Reset all to default

Pressing the ves key will return aii settings except for language to defaults (the same settings as when you purchased the machine).

Language Selection

You can select one of the foilowing 3 languages by pressing the corresponding key. To enter the language selection,

press the flag tab (I).

(A)

Key Por<ition Adjichmon!

Formal

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English ] Frangais j Espanol

(2)

Built-in Memory

- ATA PC Card

-Reset all to defaults Yesj j

. Register j ,^I0j J l.gj j ,

Language Selection

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(B)

K(?y PoriiiOri AiljUrtimfiril

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SET

(1)

i|) English (I) French (4) Spanish

Regist^

straight Stitch

(T) Stitch pattern:

(D Needle thread tension (D Presser foot A:

® Presser foot H;

(D Pressure dial

CAUTION:

When using the straight stitch foot, make sure to select the straight stitch with the center needle drop position.

To sew

Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guideline on the needle plate Lower the needle to the point where you want to start

Pull the thr eads towards the back and lower the presser foot. Press the start/stop button or foot control, and gently guide the fabric along the seam guideline letting the fabric feed naturally

1 or 2

2 to 6

Zigzag foot

{stitch pattern 1 or 2) Straight stitch foot {stitch pattern 1 only)

» Securing seam

® Reverse button

(U For fastening the ends of seams, press the reverse

button 0 and sew several reverse stitches. The machine sews reverse stitches as long as you press and hold the reverse button Cl). When sewing with the lock-a-matic stitch and locking stitch, press the reverse button once, the machine will sew several reverse or locking stitches and stop automatically,

m Raise the presser foot. Remove the fabric, draw it to the

back.

[1] Cut the thread by using the thread cutter

Now the threads are cut the proper length for starting the

next seam.

■> Changing sewing direction

0 Up/down needle button

Stop the machine and bring the needle down into the

fabric by pressing the up/down needle button ©. Raise the presser foot. Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing direction as directed Lower the presser foot and sew in a new direction.

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