Kenmore 38519150090 Owner’s Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

SEWING MACHINE

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

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

Read all instruct=on before using this sewing machine,

DA NGER- Toreduce the risk of electric shock:

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

2_ Always unplug before relampmg. Replace bulb with same type rated

13,2 V d.c., 3 Watts.

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

immediately.

4. Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink, Do not place {n or drop into water or other liquid.

WAR NiNG- Toreducether,skofburns, fire, electric shock,

or injury to persons.

I. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this

appliance ts used by or near children,

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

this manual.

Never operate this appliance if _t 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.

4. 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.

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.

1t. 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.

tt may deflect the needle causing it to break.

14,

Switch the sewing machine off ('O') when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like.

15.

Atways unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other adjustments

mentioned in the instruction manual.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT

Be sure to keep machine away heat sources, humidity, and direct sunlight,

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.

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, tension adjustments, cleaning, oiling, etc. This will help you obtain the best sewing results and avoid unnecessary servlce expense for conditions beyond our control.

Advice on the operation and care of your machine is always available at your nearest Sears Retail Store. Piease 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 seriaf number of this appliance. The modei number and serial number are located on the nomenclature plate, as identified on Page 6 of

this booklet.

Model No. 385. Serial No.

Retain these numbers for future reference.

THIS MODEL IS A CENTER NEEDLE, LOW BAR SEWING MACHINE.

SECTION

KNOW YOUR MACHINE

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

Locate and Identify the Parts .............. 5_6

Identify the Accessories ................... 6

PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING

Set Up the Machine .................. 7_11

• Plug m the Machine and Switch on the Power . . 7

Set the Foot Control ................. 8

• Check the Feed Balance Dial ............ B

• Set the Pressure Adjusting Lever ........... 8

• Adjust the Presser Foot Lever .... 9

• Thread Cutter .............. 9

o Accessory Storage Box .... 10

• Free-Arm Sewing: the Removabte

Extension Tabfe ................ 1O--11

Know What the Presser Feet Will Do . t 2_I5

• Foot Storage Compartment ........ 12

, Presser FootTypes ............... 13_15

A. Zigzag Foot ................ 13

C, Overedge Foot .................. 13

D, Quilter ..... 13

E. Zipper Foot ................ 13

F Satin Stitch Foot ................ 13

G, Blind Hem Stitch Foot ......... 14

H, Stratght Stitch Foot .............. 14

J. Sliding Buttonhole Foot ........ 14

N, Automatic Buttonhole Foot ............ 14

• Cheek the Presser Foot ................ 15

Change the Presser Foot .............. 15

Choose the Needle and Thread ............ 16_17

, Check the Needle .................. 16

• Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart .... 17

• To Change the Needle ................. 17

Prepare the Bobbin ..................... 18_20

o To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine ........ 18

• Horizontal Spool Pin ............... 18

Additional Spool Pin ................... 18

o Wind the Bobbin ..................... 19

• Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder ...... 20

Prepare the Top Thread ................... 21_24

Thread the Needle ................... 21

• Pick Up the Bobbin Thread .............. 22

• Adjust the Top Thread Tension ............ 23_24

SECTION 3.

SECTION 4.

SECTION 5.

For Straight Stitch .................. 23

For Zigzag Stitch .................... 24

LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS

Main Function of Buttons ............... .... 25

• Reverse Stitch Button ................. 25

• Auto-Lock Button .................... 25

Up/Down Needle Position Button ............... 25

Control Panel .................... -- 26

Display Sharpness Adjusting Knob ............ 26

, Mode Button ............................ 27

- Pattern Selection Buttons ................... 27

• Direct Entry Stitch Buttons ................ 27

• Memory Button ........................ 28

J Mirror Image Button ................... 28

• Clear Button .................. 28

• Twin Needle Button .................... 29

o Editing Button ....................... 29

• Stitch Width Control Button ............ 29

o Stitch Length Control Button .............. 29

Message Button .................... 30

PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS

Use the Seam Guides .................... 31

Turn a Square Corner ................... 31

Sewing on Heavy Fabrics ................... 32

Dropping the Feed Dogs ................ 32

Basting [] ......................... 33

Darning [] ...................... 34

Sew a Button .......................... 35

Put in a Zipper .................... 36 _ 38

LEARN THE STITCHES

Chart of Sewing Functions ................. 39

Stitch Pattern Chart ..................... 40_46

Straight Stitches [] _ _], [] and [] .... 47_56

• Straight Stitch ................. ....... 47

Topstitching ..................... 48

• Position the Needle for Topstitching ......... 49

Pintucking ............................ 50

• Quilting ............................ 51

• Gathering...................... 52

StraightStretch[] ..................... 53

Lock-a-MaticSeam[] .................... 54

OutlineStretch[] ..................... 55

SaddleStitch[] ....................... 56

ZigzagStitches[] _[], [] , [] and_], 57_63

• Basic Zigzae _ .................. 57

• Satin Stitch _] ..................... 58

a Overcasting Stitch [] .................. 59

• Mending [] ..................... 60

• OveredgeSeam [] ................... 61

• KnitStitch [_ ................... 62

e Double Edge Zigzag [] ................... 62

• Rick-RackStretch [] ................... 63

Automatic Darning [] ............... 64_65

• Darning Small Rips ................... 65

• Adjusting Evenness of Darmng ........... 65

Automatic Buttonholing _ _ .... 66_68

• Adjust the Stitch Width and Density .......... 68

Manual Buttonholing _] ................ 69_70

• Stitch Density on One Side ................. 70

Corded Buttonholes _ ................... 71

Hemmmg andEdgmgSt,tches [], [], [_, [],

[] and [] ..................... 72_76

• Blind Hem Stitch (stretch) [] ......... 73

• Blind Hem Stitch (woven) [] ............. 73

• Shell Stitch [] ................ '- . 74

• Scallop Stitch _ and _ ............ 75

• Cut-Out Work Edging and Applique [] and [] , 76

RmnformngSt_tches _. _, _ and _] _, 77_79

• Feather Stitch [] ................. 77

• Fagoting Stitch [] .................... 78

a Elastic Casing Stitch [] ............. 79

Elastic Stretch Stitch [_ ............. 79

Tw,n Needle Stitching [], [2-2], _, _, _,

[] and[] ................ 8O

Decorate with Geometric Patterns _ _ [] .... 81

Decorate with Stretch Stitch Patterns _ _ [] and

Cross Stitch [] ......................... 83

Smocking ond[] ...... 84

Sand Stitch [] ......................... 85

Shading Stitches [] and [] ................ 8_

Program Decorative Stitch Patterns

[] _ [] ere .................... B7--9C

• One Cycle Stitching .................... 87

• Two Cycle Stitching ...................... 8E

• Cycle Stitching by Pressing Mirro Image Button 8£

• Test Sewing Pattern Combinations ........... 8_

• Pattern Single Units ...................... 90

Memory Lock Alphabet and Numbers .......... 91

Mooogremm ng[]~ [] [] ...... e2-93

• Combining Letters in Block Style ............. 92

• Combining Large and Small Letters ........... 92

• Combining Letters _n Script Style ............. 93

Checking and Editing Your Program ....... g4_95

Adjusting Patterns .................... 96

To Adjust Distorted Patterns .............. 96

e To Adjust Distorted Letters or Numbers ...... 96

SECTION 6. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART

What to Do When .................. 97_98

SECTION 7. CARE FOR ,YOUR MACHINE

Cleaning the Machine ....................... 99

CEeaning the Bobbin Holder .................... 99

Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dogs ........... 99

Cleaning the Hook Race ........................ 99

Assemble the Hook Race ...................... 99

Oiling the Machine ....................... 100

PARTS LIST .................................... 10t_I02

INDEX ..................................... 103_104

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Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Locate and Identify the Parts

;SECTION KNOW YOt

Upper Th read Gu ide

Take-up Lever

Top Thread Tension

Control

Face Cover Plate

Thread Cotter

Extension Table {Acc'esso ry storage b ox)

Thread Spool Pin

Display sharpness

adiosting knob

Liquid Crystal Display

_St_t Key board

ch Pattern Chart

Needle Position Button

Auto-Lock Button

Reverse Stitch Button

Needle Clamp

_ Hook cover plate

release button

Foot Holder screw

_ cover p_ate

Presser Foot J

Feed balancing dial

Needle Plate

Locate and Identify the Parts (Continued)

Carrying Handle

Bobbin winder spmdfe

Bobbin w_ nder stopper

Hand Wheel

Light and Power Switch

Machine sockets

Bobbin

Hole for additional

spoo] pin

Large spool holder

Nomenclature Plate

Foot Control

Prasser Foot Lever

Large screw dr_ver

Small screw driver

Free Arm

Drop teed lever

Additional spool pin

__Lint brush

Small spool hoider

Power supply cord,,,/

Quilter

Twin needle

Set Up the Machine

e Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power

ACHINEF(

Power switch

Machine sockets

Foot control

Before connecting the power cord, make sure the voltage and frequency shown

on the machine conform to your electrica_ power.

Turn off the power switch, and insert the foot control plug (_ machine plug

(_ and power supply plug (_) in thts order.

For Your Safetv

1. While in operatLon, always keep your eye on the sewing area, and do not touch any moving parts such as the thread take-up lever, balance wheel or needle.

2, Always turn off the power switch, and unplug from the power supply:

• When leaving the machine unattended.

When attaching or removing parts.

• When cleaningthe machine.

3. Do not place anything on the foot control, except in use.

(_ Power supply

I_) Foot control

plug

Machine plug

cord

supply

ppfy

[ 0-4 Foot^)

Power switch

Sewing light

When the power switch is turned on, the straight stitch is set on liquid crystal

display automatically.

Store the power supply cord

L 15cm_ 16cm =i

Power supply cord can be stored in extension table as shown,

:SetUp the Machine (Continued)

• Set the Foot Control

e Check the Feed Balance Dial

• Set the Pressure Adjusting Lever

Pressu re adjustin#

lever

Foot control

The foot controi regutates 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.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

"For appliances with 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 fully 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."

"Foot Controller Model 21371 or YC-542 for use with Sewing Machine Models

385. 19150000 through 385. 19150999 and 385. 19153690."

(For U.S.A. market only)

For most sewing, thegroove in the Feed Balance Dial

should point to the arrow (" _ ").

You wifl rarely need to adjust the dial. But, if necessary, use this dial to regulate the feed balance for:

Buttonholes (See p. 70 for details). Any "stretch" stitch such as patterns _[_, [],

[] _ _ ,[_ _ [_ and monogramm,ng

when sew_ng on special fabrtcs.

Open race cover plate

The pressure adjusting lever should be set at "3" for regular sewing. Reduce the pressure to "2" for applique, cut work, drawn work, basting and embroidery.

Set the pressure to "1" when sewing chiffon, lace, organdy and other fine fabrics. Velours and knits

with a lot of stretch may also require a "1" setting.

0 .... basting, manual darning and embroidery.

• Adjust the Presser Foot Lever

RE YOURMACHINE FOR SEWING

posit_on

position

:OOt

lever

The Presser Foot Lever ra+ses and lowers your presser foot+

You can raise it about 1/4" h}gher than the normal up posit+on for easy removal of the presser foot or to help you place heavy fabr+cs under the presser foot,

You don't need a pair of smssors to cut the thread after you finish sewing, Just use the handy thread

cutter,

e Accessory Storage Box

• Free-Arm Sewing: the Removab|e Extension Table

The extenston table provides added sewing surface and can be easily removed for free arm sewing.

Your sewing machine can dofree arm sewtng. This feature makes sewing easy for:

The iid of the accessory storage box lifts open toward you.

Sewing accessones are conveniently located in the box.

For free arm sewing,

Pull the end of the extension table away from the machine, as

illustrated,

For attaching the table.

Push the extension table until its lugs fit into the machine.

Bar tacking to reinforce pockets, plackets

and wabttines on ready-made or home-

made garments to avoid fabric bunching around the needle,

::8

Stitching sfeeves, waistbands, pants legs, or any circular garment area.

Darning socks or mending knees, elbows, or areas of wear in children's clothes,

* Sewing buttons on sJeeves, waistbands,

etc.

The Presser feet are an important feature of this machine. You need to know what each foot does in order to use them effective|%

The Foot Storage Compartment with most of the presser feet is located in the accessory storage box. (See page 10), Automatic buttonhole foot N and

other sewing accessories wifl be found under the Foot Storage Compartment,

e Foot Storage Compartment

NOTE: The numbers after each foot indicate the stitch patterns where

you use the foot, The Automatic Buttonhole Foot N fits in the accessory

storage box as il]ustrated.

G: Blind hem

_t_tch foot

F: Sat=n stitch

toot

J: Sliding

buttonhole foot

H: Straight stitch foot

D: Quilter

[]

E: Zipper foot

C: Overedge

foot

N: Automatic

buttonhole foot

• Presser Foot Types A. Zigzag Foot

C, Overedge Foot

D. Quilter

E. Zipper Foot

F, Satin Stitch Foot

A: Zigzag foot

Use this foot for both straight

and zigzag stitching. The black button on the right

stde of the foot sets the foot to remain rigid so that you can

sew on heavy fabrics.

(See p, 32 for detailed instru-

ctsons.)

Stitch Patterns: [] _ []

C; Overedge toot

This foot is especially constru-

cted for stitching and/or over* casting seams. The smell brush

and wire guides help control the fabric, hold the raw edge in

p_ace and keep it from puckering, especially when sewing on knit fabrics.

You may use this foot for the regular zigzag stitch [] or

with the overedges stitch [] See p. 59 and 61 _ 62 for

deta;Is_ Stitch Patterns: _, [] and

[]

D: Quilter

This attachment turns your

zigzag foot into a quilting foot.

Sea p. 51 for detailed instruc-

tions.

Stitch Pattern: []

E: Zipper foot

This foot can be set to sew on each side of your zipper,

The edges of the foot guide the zipper and keep the seam

straight.

For details on sewing zippers,

see p. 36 _ 38.

Stitch Pattern: []

F: Satin stitch

foot

Use this transparent foot for

outlining applique and Cut-Out Work, as well as for aH your

Decorative Stitching and monogramming.

Stitch Patterns: [] _ []

• Presser Foot Types (Continued) G. Blind Hem Stitch Foot H.

Straight Stitch Foot

Sliding Buttonhole Foot

N. Automatic Buttonhole Foot

G:' B_ind hem

stitch foot

Use this foot for perfect blind

hemming and topstltching.

The foot has ridges on the bottom to keep the fabric from slipping and a guide screw on top to guide the folded edge of

your hem,

For detailed instructions, see p. 48, 50 and 72 _ 73.

Stitch Patterns: _]. _ and

[]

H: Straight stitch foot

Use this foot exclusively for

straight stitching.

Stitch Patterns: [] and []

(Center needle position).

J: Siid}ng

buttonhole toot

Use this foot- for manual buttonholing, tt is'marked to

help you measure your button- holes accurately.

The maximum length of buttonhole that can be made

by this foot is 30 ram.

For detailed instructions, see p, 64 and 6g _ 7I.

Stitch Patterns: []

N: Automatic

buttonhole foot

Use this foot for one step, automatic buttonholing,

Simply set a button on the guide of this foot and depress

the foot control. You can then sew exactly the same length of

buttonhole as the button.

For detailed instructions, see

p. 66 "_ 68. Stitch Patterns: __

e Check the Presser Foot Your presser foot _s held m place by a Foot Holder. Each presser foot

merely snaps on the foot holder, which is seldom removed. If you need to remove or attach the foot hoJder, here is what you do:

To Remove:

To Attach:

Presser bor_

Foot

screw

o Change the Presser Foot

Use the correct presser foot for the stitch you wish to sew. Consult the Stitch Pattern Chart and the detailed directions for sewing with the various presser feet.

To snap off:

To snap on:

UPiDow_

needle position

utton

Presser

foot

lever

burton_

To Remove:

Turn the screw toward the back of the machine. Use the large screw

driver.

To Attach:

1. Match the hote in the foot holder with the threaded hole

m the presser bar.

2. Fit the foot holder screw into the hole.

3. Tighten the screw by turning It toward you.

To Snap Off the Presser Foot:

t. Press the Up/Down Needle Position Button to raise

the needle to its highest position.

2. Raise the presser foot.

3. Press the red button on the back of the foot holder, The presser foot will drop off.

NOTE:

If you do not hear the presser foot snap in place, press down on the presser

foot holder firmly until you hear the snap.

,- _j

To Snap On the Presser Foot:

1. Set the Pressure ad- justing ]ever at "3",

2. Place the presser foot so the horizontal pin

on the foot is just under the groove of

the foot holder.

3, Lower the presser

fool holder to lock the presser foot in

place,

• .=

Twin Needle

e Checkthe Needle

1. Look for 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.

,,,_r

Black shank

The choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing.

In your needle case, you will find the following color-coded needles;

Blue (1 1) .......... for stretch fabrics

Orange (11} ........ _ for Iightweight fabrics

Red (14) .......... for medium or meElium-heavy weight fabrics

Purpie (16) ......... for medium-heavy weight and decorative top-

stitching on these fabrics.

(This needle has a larger thread hole for

thicker topstitching thread.)

Green 118) ....... for heavy weight fabrics and decorative top-

stitching on these fabrics.

Twin Needle ........ for sewing parallet rows of straight or deco-

rative stitches.

NOTE: These needles are found in the accessory storage box. isee page 10)

e Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart

FABRIC

Lightweight:

Battste, Dimity, Chiffon, Silks, Fine Lace, Organza, Crepe, Taffeta, Voile,

Organdy

Medium Weight:

Cotton, Cotton Blends,

Percale, Gingham,

Shantung, Pique, Seersucker, Satin, Kmts,

Su_tings, Linen,

Woo] Crepe, Leather

M_dium Heavy Weight:

Corduroy, Denim, Wool, Sailcloth, Wool Flannel, Gabardine, Velvets,

Leather

Heavy Weight:

Coatings, Upholstery Cotton Duck, Heavy Twills, Canvas

Decorative top-stitching 16-PURPLE Buttonhole Twist (4 _ 6 stitches per on all types of fabric 1B-GREEN IUse as top thread only) inch}

Stretch Fabric:

Polyester Double Kntts, 1 1-STRETCH Polyester Core/Cotton 2.0 _ 2.5 Nylon Tricot, Jersey, FABRIC NEEDLE- Wrap 110 _ t2 stitches Stretch Terry, Spande×, BLUE S0 Mercerized Cotton per inch)

Cire Tricot

NEEDLE

SIZE AND

COLOR

1 !_O RANG E

!4-RED

14-RED

16-PURPLE

18-GREEN

THREAD SIZE

Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap

Fine Mercerized Cotton Silk A

50 Mercerized Cotton Polyester Core/Cotton

Wrap

Silk A

50 Mercerized Cotton Mercerized Heavy-Duty

Polyester CorelCotton Wrap

Silk A

Heavy Duty Mercerized Cotton Polyester Core]Cotton

Wrap

Silk A

RECOMMENDED STITCH LENGTH

SETTING

2.0 (12 stitches per

inch}

2.0 _ 2,5 110 _ 12 stitches

per inch)

2.5 ~ 3,0 (8 _ 10 st=tches

par inch}

3.0

(8 stitches per

mnh)

4.0 _ 4_5

e To Change the Needle

Needle

I I

NOTE: Raise the needle bar to its highest position

by pressing the Up/Down Needle Position

Button:

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 clam_

with the flat side away from you.

4. Push the needle up as far as it wilt go. 5, Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly wit_

the large screwdriver from your accessory box,

clamp

SCrew

• To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine

(_) Remove the cover plate by (_)Takeoutthebobbin.

sliding the hook cover plate release button to the right.

• Horizontal Spool Pin Ordinary Spool

Small Spool

Spootstand. _ r_ . _-Felt

_ _'_ Additional

Hole _ spoolpin

Lift up the spool pin, Place the spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown.

Attach the large spool holder pressing it

firmly against the thread spool.

* "Fne small spool holder is used with

narrow or small thread spoo|s.

The additional spool pin is used to wind extra bobbin without unthreading the

machine or twin needle sewing (see page 80).

To use, insert the spool stand and an additional spool pin in the hole.

Piece the felt and spool on the pin with the

thread coming off the spool as shown.

e Wind the Bobbin

Th read gu ide

wJnder stopper

Bobb]n

winding spindle

#®

0 Guide the thread around the thread guide.

(_) Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outstde.

(_) Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle, and push _t to the right. With the free end of the thread he_d in your hand, depress the foot control.

Stop the machine when it has made a few turns, and cut the thread close to the hole in the bobbin,

(&) Depress the foot controt again. When the bobbin is fully wound, it will stop automatically.

_) Return the bobbin winder to its original position by mowng the spindle to the left, and cut the thread as shown.

, .J

• Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder

(_ Put the bobbin into the bobbin

holder so that the thread feeds counter-clockwise (left).

(_) Pull about 4 inches of thread

toward you through the tension slot (_),

(_ Then pull the thread clockwise

toward the back of the machine through the slot (_,

(_) Pull out about 15 cm (6") of thread

and attach the hook cover plateo

7_ ¸ -- : i ¸ ! .... ....

Prepare the Top Thread

e Thread the Needle

Raise the presser foot lifter,

Press the Up/Down needle position button twice to rinse the needle.

(&) Draw thread into thread guide using both hands. (_ Then down around the check spring holder.

(_) Firmly draw the thread from right to left over the take-up lever and down into the take-up lever

eye, (_ Then down through the lower thread gurde. (_) Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide on the left. (_ Thread the needJe from front to back.

PreparetheTop Thread (Continued)

• PickUp the BobbinThread

| tlU / n_dle posit ion

.....i_._/ button

t_) Hold the top thread _ightly with

your left hand.

._) , J

(_ Press the Up/Down Needle Position Button

Twice.

Bring the bobbin thread up by pulling the top

thread.

....... J

(_ Pull both threads under and to the

back of the presser foot, leaving 4

to 6 inches of thread c_ear.

® Adjust the Top Thread Tension

Top s_de ot fabric

Setting mark

Choose the Correct Tension:

The best tenmon wi]l depend on;

the stiffness and thtckness of the fabric the number of fabric layers

the type of stitch

Top

thread

Loosen__

Tighten

For Straight Sotch

The _deal stratght stitch will have threads locked between the two layers of

fabric, as shown above, magnified to show detail.

If you look at the stitch, front and back, you will notice that there are no

gaps, that each stitch is smooth and even. When adjusting top thread tension, the h_gher the number, the t_ghter the top

th read.

The top thread

_s1oo [oosa.

Top side

of fa

]'he top thread

appears on the underside ol the

tabrlc.

Tension Lstoo loose: The top thread shows through the

bottom of the fabric. The bottom

side of the stitch will feel bumpy.

The top thread

is too tight.

Top stde

of fa

The bobbin thread appears on the

upper surface ot the tabr_c.

Tension _stoo tight: The bobbin thread will come through

the top of the fabric. The top side

of the stitch will feel bumpy.

: PreparetheT0pThrea d (Continued)

• Adjust the Top Thread Tension (Continued)

For Zigzag Stitch tn the correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads will not show on the top side of fabric and the top threads will show slightly on the bottom side. See below for the

correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust your top tension.

Top tension Top tension

Too Tight Too Loose Just Right

Top side of Fabric

Bottom side of Fabric

Too Tight:

Corner of each z_gzag will pult together on

the top side of fabrics.

Top side of Febr_c

Bottom s=de of FabrEc

Too Loose:

The top thread will loop through bottom side of fabric and will be puIled almost

together.

Top side of Fabric

Bottom side of Fabric

Just Right: MimmJze the amount of top thread visible on

the bottom side of fabric without causing exo_sswe puckering or causing the bobbin thread to show on the top side. Results YaW

with _abrlc, thread and sewing conditions,

Main Function of Buttons

r_ Up/Down U needle

q _" POsition

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Reverse

stitch

button

e Reverse Stitch Button

Use th_s button to:

-- secure seams.

--reinforce the seams and the top edges of pockets:

At Straight Stitching, Zigzag Stitching

( -_ )and Mending Stitching ( i}_i ),

Press and hold the reverse stitch button.

The machine will sew in reverse until you release the button.

e Auto-Lock Button

At Straight Stitching Zigzag Stitching

( ) and Mending Stitching ( !ii ).

The machine will take a few stitches in place and stop automatically.

At Utility Stitching and Decorative Stitching:

Press this button running the machine

then the machine will sew auto-lock stitch at the end of pattern and stops

automatically.

• Up/Down Needle Position Button "m

Z3 Y

When you press this button, the needle will go up or down,

It the needle is up and you press this

button, the needle will go down to its lowest position.

If the needle is down and you press

this button, the needle will go.to its

highest position.

At Utility Stitching and Decorative Stitching:

Press this button, then the machine will sew auto-lock stitch immediately and stops automatically,

Control Panel

Display sharpness

adjusting knob

• Display Sharpness Adjusting Knob

Liquid Crystal D_splay

Mode Button

Twin Need}e Button

Mirror Image Button

Pattern Selection Button

Memory Button

Buttons

Stitch Pattern Chart

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Stitch Width Control Button

Stitch Length Control Button

Message Button

Editmg Button

Direct Entry Stitch Buttons (#10 _ #16)

Clear Button

0 selected on th}s mode,

"_ Patterns #17 to #81 can be

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By turning the display sharpness adjusting knob, sharpness of liquid crystal display will change,

Patterns #OO to #40 can be selected on this mode.

e Mode Button

e Pattern Selection Buttons

• Direct Entry Stitch Buttons F--

When the power switch Is turned on, the utility

mode is set automatically. Press the mode button, to change to block

alphabet or script alphabet, The LED indicates the mode selected.

Pattern 30 Utility mode i'_

® {-T_÷Flooh 1

' ( :3 0 "e" _ _ ) alternately

Cursor

Ftashed

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Stitch No, Foot No,

To Sefect a Stitch Pattern:

Press two numbers to indicate whch pattern you

want to use.

Pattetn(Example)12 Utility mode _

® [ !2--- Foot A }

f [

Stitch No, Foot No.

CZ;CDCDC CD CDI

You can select these patterns by pressing pattern setection buttons.

The following patterns can be selected simply by pressing the stitch button.

Memory Button

• Mirror Image Button • Clear Button

The Memory Button, with its LED Light, wilt "memorize" your pattern selection. Press the Memory Button after you select your stitch pattern. The LED light wlll go on to show that the machine

has recorded your selection.

NOTE:

If you are selecting a series of different

stitch patterns, you must press the memory button after each selection.

The machine will remember them in order.

Use this button to:

- sew & memorize patterns in a mirror image.

- sew & memorize letters and numbers in two third size.

The Clear Button works in two ways to clear a series of stitch patterns, depending on whether you have

pressed the foot control.

1, Foot Control Not Pressed:

The Clear Button clear one stitch pattern at a t_me, beginning with the last selected and ending with the first selected. This allows you to correct any mistakes made wh_ie programming a

series of patterns. The Clear Button will delete elf stitches at once if pressed after editing.

2. Foot Control Pressed: The Clear Button deletes all stitch patterns in the

series at once.

NOTE: Turning off the machine will clear the

memory completely.

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