Kenmore 3851950180 Owner’s Manual

Kenmope

SEWING MACHINE 19502

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SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.

Dear Homemaker,

CONGRATULATIONS!

You have just purchased a Kenmore Sensor Sew 70, a sewing machine that can, with some easy setting by you, do both decorative and utility sewing more quickly and accurately than you ever dreamed possible. This machine can take the guesswork, the frustrating trial and error out of sewing, virtually

eliminating hand-sewing. By just pressing a button or two, you can sew a seam or smock a dress, reinforce a sleeve or darn socks, create a border or embroider a sampler.

Th_s manual will show you how to perform these wonders, making your sewing creations and crafts the "talk of the town", and make you the "star of the bazaar"

You can also program this machine to automatically sew your borders and monogram your clothing, and it will remember the entire sequence and repeat it when you press the foot control again.

Practice makes an expert I Follow these directions and suggestions carefully. Get to know your machine intimately and it will turn your sewing tasks into an adventure I

These instructions will help you obtain the best sewing results and avoid unnecessary serwce expense for conditions beyond our control, Advice on the operation and care of your machine ts always available at your nearest Sears Retail Store. Please remember, if you have questions about your machine, always

mention the model number and serial number when you inquire,

Write them here, for easy reference: Model No. 385.

Serial No.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION

SECTION 2.

1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE

A Portable Case or Cabunet is Available .......... _ 4

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

Locate and Identify the Accessories ........... 6

PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING

Set Up the Machine, , .................. 7_! i

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

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

• Check Your Feed Balance Dial ............. 8

• Set the Pressure Dial ............. 8

o Adiust the Presser Foot Lever ........... 9

• Thread Cutter ........... , ........... 9

o Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable

Extension Table .................... 10_11

Know What the Presser Feet Will Do .......... 12_15

o Foot Storage Compartment ............. 12

o Presser Foot Types ................... 13_15

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

B. Transparent Buttonhole Foot .............. 13

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

D, Quitter ............. !4

E. Zipper Foot ................... 14

F. Satin Stitch Foot ............. 14

G. Blind Stitch Hem Foot ........ 15

H. Stra{ght Foot ................. 15

J. Sliding Buttonhole Foot ............ 15

Choose Your Needle and Thread .......... 16_17

o Check Your Needie ............... 16

. Fabrnc, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart .... 17

e To Change Your Needte ................... 17

Prepare the Bobbin ........ ......... 18"_2t

m Put Thread on the Spool .............. 18

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

SECTION

SECTION 4.

• To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine ......... 19

Wind the Bobbin ...................... 19_20

o Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder ........ 21

Prepare Your Top Thread .................. 22_27

o Check Your Presser Foot ................. 22

o Change the Presser Foot ............. 23

. Thread Your Needle ................... 24

e Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread ............ 25

. Adjust the Top Thread Tenston .......... 26"27

For Straight Stitch .................... 26

For Zigzag Stitch ................... 27

3. LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS

Up/Down Needle Position Button ................ 29

Control Panel ............................ 29

Pattern Indicator Screen ......... , ........... 30

Pattern Selection Buttons ..................... 30

Memory Button ......................... 31

Clear Button ............................ . 31

Straight and Zigzag Stitch Buttons ............. 31

StretchWidth and Length Buttons ............... 32_33

• Stitch Width Button .................... 32

o Stitch Length Button ................... 33

Reverse Stttch and Auto-Lock Buttons ............ 34

o Reverse St{tch Button ................... -,o_ 34

• Auto-Lock Button .................. 34

PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS

Use the Seam Gutdes ..................... 35

Turn a Square Corner .................. 35

Sew on Heavy Fabrics ................. 36

Use the Darning Plate _ _ .............. 36

Basting [] ...................... 37

Darning [] ................ 38

SECTION 5.

Sew a Button ........ 39

Put m a Zipper ............... 40_42

LEARN THE STITCHES

Chart of Sewing Functrons ...................... 44

Stitch Pattern Chart ....................... 45_49

Straight Stitches [] _ [] ............... 50_55

o Straight Stitch .................... 50

o TopstJtching ........................ 51

= Position Your Needle for Topstitching .......... 52

• Pintucking ......... 53

= Quilting ........................ 54

=, Gathering ................. 55

Outline Stretch [] .............. 56

Straight Stretch [] ....................... 57

Saddle Stitch [] ........................ 58

Zigzag Stitches [] _ [] ................. 59_64

o Bastc Zigzag [] ............ 59

• Satin Stitch [] , . . 60

- Overcasting Stitch [] .................. 61

o Multiple Zigzag [] ................. 62

= Overedge Seam [] .................... 63

o Knit Stitch [] ............ 64

Buttonholes [] -- [] ,, . 65_68

o Adjust the Stitch Density ............ 68

Corded Buttonholes [] _ [] ............. 69

Hemming and EdgmgStitches [] _ [] . . . 70_74

, Blind Hem Stitch (stretch) [] ........... 71

, Blind Hem Stitch (woven) _ ........ 71

o Shell Stitch [] ..... 72

o Scallop Stitch [] ........ 73

o Cut-Out Work Edging and Applique [] ........ 74

Reinforcing Stitches [] and [] ......... 75_77

• Feather Stitch [] ..................... 75

o FagotlngStitch [] ............ 76

SECTION 6.

SECTION 7.

PARTS LIST

INDEX

• Elastic Casing Stitch [] ................... 77

Decorate with Geometric Patterns [] _ [_ .... 78

Cross Stitch [] ............ 79

Smocking [], [], [], _-_ ............. 80

Sand Stitch [] ..................... 81

Program Decorative Stitch

Patterns [] _ [] etc .................. 82_84

= One Cycle Stitching ................... 82

= Two Cycle Stitching ........................ 82

• Pattern Single Umts .................... 83

• To Adiust a Distorted Pattern ................. 84

Mooogra ,ng[] [] - [] ..... 85--Be

• Reduce the Size of Numbers and Letters ..... 86

PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART

What to Do When ........ 87*"88

CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE

Replace the Light Bulb ................ 89

Clean the Bobbin Holder ................ 90

Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs .......... 91

Oil the Underside ......... 92

Oil the Face Cover Plate .................... 92

...................... 93_94

......... 95_96

A Portable Case or Cabinet isAvailabie

A full line of sewing cabinets is available at your nearest Sears retail store or through our general catalog. Whenever you're ready to sew, so is your sewing

p] ace. Another option _ . buy a Carrying Case , _ then your Kenmore goes

anywhere, can be stored anywhere.

Fig, 1

Fig. 2

Locate and Identify the Parts

Stitch Pattern Chert

(P 45 _ 49}

Pressure

Contro! Dial

(P 8}

Thread Tension Dial {P 26}

ThreadingChart (P. 24}

Face Cover Plate (P, 24)

Sewing Light (P 7)

Needfe Plate {P_ 35}

Up & Down Needle Position

Button (P. 29)

Large Spool

Holder (P 18)

Top Cover

Foot StoTage

Compartment (P t2)

Bobbin Winder {P 19, 20)

Hand Wheel

Pa_tern Setect_on Buttons

(P. 29 ~ 3t}

Manual Buttons (P 32,33)

(Stitch Width & Length Control}

"Auto-Lock" Button {P. 34}

Reverse Stitch Button (P- 34}

Bobbin Cover Plate (P. 90}

Base

Extens_onTaMe (P 10)

Locate and Identify the Parts (Continued) Locate and Identify the Accessories

Accessory Storage Box

Accessory Box

Foot Control {P. 8)

\ Presser Foot IP. 12 _ 15)

Push-Pull Clutch (P. 19}

Feed Balance

Dial (P, 8.68)

bght end

Power Switch

{P 7}

PIug Connector (P 7}

Presser Fool Le_er (P 9)

Arm (P 10 11)

J "_N omenclature P,ate

Bobbin

But[onhole Opener

Small Screw Driver

Large Screw Driver

Additional Spool Pin

Sliding

Buttonhole Foot (J)

Pin @ SpooJ

Holder

Set Up the Machine

• Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power

- 1 /Machine

/socket

I / .Machine

./plug

Power

S_JppIv

5ensorSeua ?0

Sewing light

Power

NOTE: Before inserting the plug rnto your

machine, be sure the power sw_tch _s

OFR

1, Check your outlet to be sure _t is a !10to 120

Volt AC outlet.

2. Insert the machine piug into the five-prong outlet, as shown. It will only fit one way.

3. Insert the power supply plug into the outlet.

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

NOTE: The Pattern Indicator light will

show []

SAFETY FEATU RE: Your machine will not operate unless the

_ightipower switch _sturned on. if you are interrupted or stop sewing, turn off the light/power sw_tch to prevent injury to

children.

• o

Set Up the Machine (Continued)

• Set the Foot Control

_0o_ conirol

The foot control regulates the speed at which you sew.

Posit_on the foot controI as shown, w_th your heel on the floor.

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

To decrease speed, retease your foot

pressure slightly.

NOTE : The foot control is sens}twe and

wilf increase or decrease your sewing speed immediately. Practice on a scrap of fabric to reguiate your sewing speed to your taste and needs,

o Check Your Feed Balance Diat

• Set the Pressure Dial

Pressure_. _l_ control _ _

Settmg---_ mark

For most sewing, the groove m the Feed Balance Dial should point to the arrow ('" _ ").

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

* Buttonholes (See P 68 for details) * Any "'stretch" stitch such as patterns [] , [] ,

The Pressure Dia! is tocated under the top

cover,

[] - @ ~ @ andmonogromm, 0

when sewing on very partDcutar fabrics.

Set as foltows:

. most sewing

2 . . apP!ique and Cut-Out Work 1 ... basting, sewing chiffon, lace,

organdy and other lightweight fabrics

Also for velours and kmts

{with more stretch)

= Adjust the Presser Foot Lever

The Presser Foot Lever raises and lowers your presser foot.

You can ratse it about 1/4" higher for easy removal of the presser foot or to help you place heavy

tabncs under the presser foot.

Thread Cutter

cutter

You don't need a scissors to cut the thread after you finish sewing. Just use the handy thread cutter on the back of the Presser Bar above the presser foot holder.

1. Puli thread through the groove untiI it is taut.

2, Then pull the thread sharply down and back to cut it.

Set Up the Machine (Continued)

• Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table To remove:

To Remove the Extension Table

(for free-arm sewing} t. Grip the table with your index finger and thumb, as shown.

2. Pull gentry toward you. The extension table will snap out.

To Attach:

Your Kenmore Sensor Sew 70 can do tree arm sewing. This feature makes sewing easy

for:

bar tacking to reinforce pockets, plackets and waistlines on ready-made or

homemade garments to avoid fabric bunching around the needle.

To Attach the Extension Table

(For fiat-bed sewing)

1. Fit the tabs into the slot, as shown.

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

n table

"_ Tab

* Stitchingsleeves,watstbands,pantlegs,

oranycirculargarmentarea.

darmngsocksormendingknees,elbows, orareasofwearinchildren'sclothes.

e sewingbuttonsonsleeves,waistabands,

etc.

Know What the Presser Feet Will Do

The Presser feet are an important feature of this machine. You need to know what each foot does m order to use them effectively,

Most of the presser feet are stored m the Foot Storage Compartment under the top cover,

m Foot Storage Compartment

F; Satin stitch

toot

NOTE: The numbers after each foot indicate the stitch patterns

where you use the foot,

o Presser Foot Types

A, Zigzag Foot

B. Transparent Buttonhole Foot

C. Overedge Foot

A: Zigzag toot

Use this foot for both straight and zigzag

stitching. The black button on the right side of the

foot sets the foot to rema=n rigid so that you can sew on heavy fabrics. (See p. 36

for detailed instructions.)

Stitch Patterns:

~ [] , [] , [] , [] , []

buttonhole

B: Transparent

toot

Use this foot to sew buttonholes when you want to control the fabric feed and buttom

hole size beyond the limits of the sliding buttonhole foot.

Because the foot is transparent, you can

see what you are sewing.

Stitch Patterns:

This foot is especially 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 puckermg, especially when sewing on knit fabrics_

You may use this foot for the regular

zigzag stitch [] or with the overedge

stitch [] . See po 61, 63 for details,

Stitch Patterns:

C; Overedge toot

.............. J

, PresserFoot Types (Continued)

D, Quilter

E, Zipper Foot

F. Satin St=tch Foot

D: Quilter

This attachment turns your zlgzag foot

into a quilting foot.

See p. 54 for detailed instructions.

Stitch Pattern : []

E: Zipper toot

This foot can be set to sew on each s=de of your zipper. The edges of the foot guide

the z_pper and keep the seam straight.

For details on sewing zippers, see p. 40 _ 42.

Stttch Pattern; []

toot

F: Satin stitch

...... J

Use this transparent foot for outlining applique and Cut-Out Work, as well as for all your Decorative Stitching and mono-

gramming.

Stitch Patterns:

[]~@,

G. BlindStitchHemFoot

H. Straight Foot

J. Sliding Buttonhole Foot f

hem foot

G: Blind stitch

Use this foot for perfect blind hemming. 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. 71_.

Stitch Patterns: [] , []

H: Straight _oot

Use thts foot exclusively for straight

stitching.

Stitch Patterns: [] , [], []

(Center needle position)

buttonhole

J- Sliding

oot

Use this foot for most buttonholes. It is

marked to help you measure your button- holes accurately. The maxlmum length of buttonhole that can be made by this foot is 1" For larger buttonholes, use the transparent buttonhole foot.

Stitch Patterns: [] _ []

Choose Your Needle and Thread

.... j

Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sew=rig.

In your needle case, you wilt find the following color-coded needles:

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

Orange (11) .......... for HghtweJght fabrics

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

Purple (16) ........

for medium-heavy weight and decorative

topstitching on these fabrics

(This needle has a larger thread hole for

thicker topstitchmg thread.)

Green (18) .........

for heavy weight fabrics and decorative

topstitchmg on these fabrics

Spemalty needles are also available.

Denim Needle .......

for sewing dense fabrics such as denim or canvas.

Topstitching Needle ....

Leather Needle .....

_ts larger eye will hold heavier thread. punches troy holes in leather and suede.

When buying needles other than Kenmore needles, be sure the needle fits the ]ength and shape of the needle shown above. A longer or shorter needle will

skJp stitches or break.

Check Your Needle

t. Look for barbed or blunt point.

2. A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs _n kmts, fine silks and silk-like fabrics.

Always buy a good quality thread, tt should resisttangling and be strong,

smooth and consistent m thickness.

= Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart

FABRIC

Lightweight:

Batiste, Dimity, Chiffon, SUlks° Fine Lace, Organza, Crepe, Taffeta, Voile, Organdy

Medium Weight:

Cotton_ Cotton Blends, Percale, Gingham, Shantung, Pique, Seersucker, Satin, Knits, Vinyl Suitlngs, Unen, Wool Crepe, Leather

Medium Heavy Weight:

Corduroy, Denim, Woot_ Sailcloth, Wool Flannel,

Gabardine, Velvets,

Leather

Heavy Weight:

Coatings, Upholstery Cotton Duck, Heavy

Twitfs, Canvas

Decorative top-stitching on nil types of fabric

Stretch Fabric:

Polyester Doubie Kmts, Nylon Tricot, Jersey,

Stretch Terry, Spandex, Cite Tricot

NEEDLE

SIZE AND

COLOR

11*ORANGE

14-RE D Polyester Core!Cotton

14-R E D Mercerized Heavy-Duty

O£

!6-PURPLE

18*GREEN

16-PURPLE

18-GREEN

! 1-STR ETC H

FABRIC NEEDLE-

BLUE

THREAD SIZE

Polyester Core/Cotton

Wrap

Fine Mercerized Cotton

Silk A

50 Mercerized Cotton

Wrap Silk A

50 Mercerized Cotton

Polyester Core!Cotton Wrap Sil k A

Heavy Duty Mercerized

Cotton Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap Silk A

Buttonhofe Twist {Use as top thread only)

Polyester Core!Cotton Wrap

50 Mercerized Cotton

RECOMMENDED STITCH LENGTH

SETTING

2.0 (12 stitches per

mch)

2.0 _ 2.5 (10 _ 12 stitches

per inch)

2.5 _ 3.0 {8 ~ 10 stitches

per inch)

3°0

(8 stitches per

mch)

4.0 _ 4.5 {4 _ 6 stitches per

inch)

2.0 _ 2.5 (10 _ 12 stitches

per inch)

To Change Your Needle

Needle

, _ clamp

J L

NOTE: Raise the needle bar to its highest

position by pressing the UplDown

Needle Position Button:

t, Loosen the needle clamp screw by

turning it toward you.

2. Remove the needle by pulling tt down- ward.

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

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

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

accessory box.

Prepare the Bobbin

o Put Thread on the Spool

Ordinary spool

Large _ _ .

_pooI __ spoo_ holder //////_._ pi_

Small spool

Small "_,_> .,.i---_ Spool

NOTE: Your spool pm tilts upward for

ease m pulling thread on the spool.

• Additional Spool Pin

......J

NOTE: For winding the bobbin white your machine Is threaded, you have an extra

spool pin in your accessory box. _t fits into the square ho}e on top of your machine near the bobbin winder.

You have two spool holders: large (under the top cover)

(in your accessory box).

Choose the appropriate spool holder.

2. Place your thread on the spool pin and then fit the spoot holder down over it,

so that the thread winds toward the back of the machine, as shown.

3. Press the spool holder against the spool.

4. Lower the spool into the well.

and small

To Use This Extra Spool Pin:

1. Fit the square end of the spool pin into the square hote, as shown.

2. Fit the spool pin felt on the base of the spoof pin.

3. Put your spool of thread on top of the felt, with the thread winding m the direct{on shown. See directions for winding the bobbin, p. 19 _ 20.

To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine

Gently push down on the pfastic bobbin cover and slide it towards you,

2°

Set aside,

Lift out the bobbin, as shown.

• Wind the Bobbin

Pull the Clutch away from the machane to stop the needle from moving while you

wind the bobbin.

Pass the thread through the top cover thread guide and under the hook, as shown,

Pul! the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide.

Place the thread through one of the bobbin holes, from inside to outslde, as shown, Place the threaded bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle, as shown, so that the thread

5. comes out on top.

Push the bobbin winder spindle to the right until it clicks.

Clutch _'

Prepare the Bobbin (Continued)

_iens=tSeu= ?g

Bobbin

winder

stopper

! "-..

NOTE: The Pattern Indicator will read "SP" to show the machine Is

winding the bobbin.

7. Press the foot control gently to start the machine,

NOTE: After the bobbin ts slightly filled, stop and cfip the thread coming

from the top of the bobbin.

8. Slowly start the machine again and wind the thread until the bobbin stops.

9. Push the bobbin winder spindle to the teft and clip the thread,

10, Remove the bobbin,

11. Push _n the clutch to put power back into the needle,

NOTE: If you do not push in the clutch, the machine will not run when

you press the foot control.

= Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder

Put the bobbin into the bobbin holder so that the thread feeds

counter-clockwise (left).

2. Pult about 4 inches of thread toward you through the tension

slot @,

3. Then pull the thread clockwise toward the back of the machine

through the slot (_

,. j

4. Slide the bobbm cover plate over the bobbin. Allow about 4 inches of thread to show above the needte plate.

Prepare Your Top Thread

= Check Your Presser Foot Your presser foot ts held in place by a Foot Holder. Each presser foot merely

snaps on the foot holder, which _sseldom removed.

If you need to remove or attach the foot holder, here is what you do:

To Remove:

To Attach:

Presser bar _f-_')_'l

To Remove: Turn the screw toward the back of the

machine. Use the large screw driver.

To Attach:

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

presser bar.

2. Fit the foot holder screw into the hole.

3. Tighten the screw by turning it toward you.

e 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

Needle posit$on

bu_ton

To Snap Off the Presser Foot:

1. 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.

To snap on

L .......... j

To Snap On the Presser Foot:

1. Set the Pressure Dial at "3"

2. Place the presser foot so the hori- zontal pm on the foot lies rust

under the groove of the foot holder.

Lower the presser foot holder to

lock the presser foot in place.

NOTE:

If you do not hear the presser foot snap m place, press down on the presser foot holder firmly until you hear the snap.

Prepare Your Top Thread (Continued)

, Thread Your Needle

NOTE: The numbered steps below toilow the numbers on the illustrations.

NOTE: Dotted lines show places where the thread loops and then ts pulled tight. Each piace has a spring.

. ® .

1. Ho[d the thread, as shown, down until it clicks and comes down under the

hook in the top cover thread guide.

2. Draw the thread around the thread guide and down into the tension area.

Pull the thread up from teft to right around the check spring wire.

Draw the thread straight up and from left to right through the slot and into the eye of the take-up lever.

Press the thread 5,

Draw the thread down and slip it through the

right side of the right-hand thread guide, as shown.

Pull the thread to the left and slip it through the left thread guide,

Slide the thread through the needle bar guide on the left.

8. Thread the needle from front to back.

NOTE: You may want to cut the end of the

thread with sharp scissors for easier

needle threading.

Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread

Hold the top thread lightly with your 2_ Press the Up/Down Needle Postt_on left hand. Button twice.

3. Bring the bobbin thread up by pulling the top thread.

4. Pull both threads under and back of the presser foot.

Leave 3 to 4 inches of thread clear.

Prepare Your Top Thread (Continued)

= Adjust the Top Thread Tension

r r"

Right sicleof _abrlc

Loos_%_

Tight

Setting mark

Choose the Correct Tension:

The best tension will depend on;

the stiffness and thickness of the fabric the number of fabric layers

the type of stitch

The top thread _stoo loose.

Right s=de of fabric

The top thread }Stoo tight.

Right side k_--__,,,,,

For Straight Stitch The ideal straight stitch will have threads locked between the two layers ot

fabnc, as shown above, magnified to show detail.

if you look at the stitch, front and back, you wilt notice that there are no

gaps, that each stitch _ssmooth and even.

The top thread appears on the

underside of the tabrlc.

Tension IS too loose: The top thread shows through the

bottom of the fabric. The bottom side of the stitch will feel bumpy.

Ot fob_

The bobbin thread

appears on the upper surface ot the

tabric.

.....J

Tenston is too tight: The bobbin thread will come through

the top of the fabric. The top side ot

the stitch will feel bumpy.

For Zigzag Stitch

Check the tension of your zigzag stitch by sewing a zigzag stitch [] on fabric you ptan to usa. Also use the type of thread you will be using, but put

different colors on the bobbin and the upper spool.

In the ideaf zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads will not show on top of the

fabric. See below for the correct appearance. To match this appearance,

adjust your top thread tension.

R_ght Side ot Fabric

Too Tight:

The points ot the zigzag w_t pult

together on top of the st{tch.

Too Loose

( -

Wrong S_deof Fabric Too Loose:

-- The top thread will loop through

The points on the bottom of the

stitch_

Just Right

Right Side ot Fabric

The Illustration shows the Up/Down Needle Posttion Button and the control panel of your Kenmore Sensor Sew 70, The control buttons, indicator lights and indicator screens enable you to control your machine and know what _t is doing at att times.

In thins section, you will learn what these buttons are and how to use them. Each t_me you press a control button you will hear a "beep".

Practice using these controls to see what they will do.

Let's look carefully at each control button, begmmng w_th the Up/Down Needle Poslt_on Button and continuing down the Control Panel,

Up!Down Needle

PosR_on Button

Pattern

IndicatOr

Memory Button _.

Memory Light

Memory Clear- Button

Stitch Width

L_ght

Stitch Width Control Button

Stitch LengthiWidthJ

Indicator

Reverse Stitch _-'*-_" Button

Stitch Length/Width_ Decrease Button

5ensarSew ?n ._

--Stitch LengthtWidth increase Button

._ Pattern

Selection

Buttons (from "'0 '° to '°9"'}

/----Zigzag Stitch

Button

Straight Stitch

Button

Stitch Length L_ght

Stitch Length ControI Button

Auto- Lock Button

Up/Down Needle Position Button Control Panel

5ensurSem 71)

C3CZ3CD

Stitch

Pattern

Sectnon

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

if the needle _s up and you press this button, the needle will go down to its

lowest posit_on.

If the needle _s down and you press this button, the needle will go to its

htghest posJt_on.

CAUTION: Do not press the foot control while you press the up!down

needle pos_tLon button.

Use this button to:

take up the bobbin thread (down and up) as you hold the top thread turn a corner (down to keep the fabric from slipping)

It eliminates the hand wheel for raising and fowermg the needle.

O O

Stitch Width and Length Section

D D

The Control Panel is divided into three sections: The Stitch Pattern Sectnon,

where you set stitch patterns, with memory convement straight and z_gzag stitch buttons.

The Stitch Width and Length Section, where you set the length of strmght stitches and the length and width of z_gzag stitches,

The Stitch-Lock Section, with the Reverse and Auto-Lock buttons to secure your stitches either

manually or automatically.

and clear buttons, and

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