Sears 17871, 17843, 17651 User Manual

MANUAL

MODEL1 /1 / 7831/

178140/ 1 / 7842/17843

/i7891/17892

DP69537

TAB OF NTENTS

1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

identlflca_ _art ........ ,..................................... 2 - 3

Setting up your machine ........ ._.. ............................. 4

Foot 0ontrol, Power/light switch,

Needles, Needle, threadand fabric chart,,.,., ............ .. 8

Changingneedle, Pmeserfoot lever,

Pin.ration for threading .... ,.... ,........... '.,................. 9

Wlnd"Ing'the bobbin, .............................................. !0

T_d[ng the_bln _se ........ ,..... ,....... ...... ,......... 11

Threading top thrud,, ............ ,............. ,................. 12

Piddng up bobbin thread ......... ,......... ,......... _.......... 13

Presserfeet, Changingp_r feet, F_ €_er plate..... 14

StlWh _, StJ_h length control.......................... 15

Stitch width/_le positioncontrot, Reveresstitch

lever, Buttonholecontrol ............ ,........................... 16

2. STARTING TO SEW ............................................ ,.19

Machine letting chart ........................................... :.20

Stratgh't stitching ... ......................................... 21 24

Thiee needle _tions, Starting to sew and back

tacking, Turning a _usm corner, Rsmovinglabric,

Top-stitching, Darning, Temporary sewingby

machine, Zipper application-cording

Zigzag lititahing.. ........ ,.................................... 25- 28

Ove_ng, Satin stitching, Bar tackin_i, AppUqustr_, Embroidery, Monogramming,

Button _ng

Adjustingiitltcl_length, Stmtght stretch stitch,

Rick_-,,;;rit_stretch stitch, Smocking s_toh stitch,

Elastiostm_ stitch, Over©ut stretch stltch_

i_h stitch, Patchings_tch wtitch,

Overio_ stretch stitch, Elasticedge stretchstitch .

Wham t_ usewhich stretch stitch: A check-chart ......... 40

Hints on sewing different fsbdcs, ........................... ,,.4!

Buttonhole roaring.., ....................................... 42: 47

Decorativeembroiderydesigns ........................... 48 50

3, CARING FORTHE MACHINE

4. CHECKING PER_RMANCE PROBLEMS, ............ 54 -

1. KNOWING YOUR _NG MACHINE

IDE_RCATION CHART

T_ _ temion c_trol

Bobbin winder tenon disc

)lever

channel

Facecover

Thread

Thud cutter

Preset foot thumb screw

lever

Thread cutter

foot

Needle plate

Bobbin cover plate

A_ box/

extension table

Needle ) screw

Thread guide

Needle

Bobbin window

Built-inbutton_ control *

Bobbin wl_ ehaft

Bobbin wl_r latch

Stitch width control

Stitch selector

Reversestitch lever

Stitch length control

S_ ra_ _tch *

Power/llght switch

Stitch length

indicator

* Available _ndtng

uponmodel.

Foldaway carryinghandle

RKr threed guide

Hand wheel/push-pull clutch

Swing-sway_ _n

Nomenclature plate

Fool control plug receptacle

Foot control

Rear thread guide

P_r foot lever

Buttonhole attachment

Owner's marlua|

Foot control

S_NG UP YOUR MACHINE

1, Install your Kenmoresewing machi_ in s

Kenmore .blnet Or OP.,e_or set the

2_ Your K_e sewing _chine has been

thoroughlycited at the factory. Be sumto

wipeoff the_ie p_W e_ endbed

_ie ur_tlv I_ore uwl_:e garment,

It i_ wise to practice on a mrap of fabric

so any lurplul oil is a_.

FOOT CONTROL

Make wre power/light switch le off. Plug

foot control plug into machine receptacle, Then oon_t cord into any i10-120 volt

A, C, wall outlet.

Power/light switch

S_ran_ switch

POWER/LIGHT SWITCH

Your machine will not operate un_ the power/light switch is turned on, Turning on

the _r sute_tically illuminates the

stitching sru. if you're interrupted or stop

sewing and leave the machine, turn off the power/light switch.

SPEED RANGE SWITCH

Your machine has two ranges of speed-a low range for slower, intricate work and a

highone for faster, generalwork, On the low setting the machine will sew no faster then approximately one-halfthe speed of the high

one, even when the foot control is fully depre_d.

CONVERTING TO FREE-ARM SEWING

This machine can be used either as e flatbed or H a freearm model. With the accessory

box in place, the machine is a flatbed model

With e ierge, working liut_ece, which slopes

og_ntlytoward you to help the smooth flow

fabric.

By removing the accessory box, the machine converts into free-arm machine for sewing children's clothes, cuffs, trouser legs,

armholes and other awkward places,

1. To remove the accessory box, grip It

firmly between fingers end thumb at the

left end and lift it. To replace, slide the

accessory box back Into place until it

clicks,

2. With the accessory box removed the machine is readyfor freeerm sewing.

ACCE_ORY BOX

Open accessory box by lifting) the tid up and fo_rd as shown end you'll find a vadety of aecessories inside, Turn next page for

components.

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SNAP.ON FEET

Straight ititch Stllnda_ zlgztlg Satin stitch Built-in buttonh¢_ Zlpt_ Prmmerfoot

foot t_lo, E6483) foot |No, ET_IE) foot (No_ 57998) guidefoot (No. E6484) holder

(No, b_NI4l (No. 56481)

ONE.PIECE FEET

(No. 45W6) (No. 46727) INo. 46729) (No, 43820| {No. 6784) Presser foot

largeS_-ptn|No._Pl_) (No,__)c°verplate Butt_e guide Buttonhole _es Butl_

tO 1 _ iNo. _) covw_

INO. _) 2 (No, _1) (No. 607"_3)small - (No. _)

3 -- (No, _)

thumb screw (No. 135)

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Buttonhole Buttonhole Screw drivers Lint brush B_n winder Light bulb

foot opener large - (No. _1i) (No. _) rubber ring (No. 6797)

(No. 67979) iNo. 41040) (No. _) roll - tNo. _12) (No. 1_)

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Blindhem foot (No, _1

- Holds fa_ folded f_

blind _ _ng.

Roller foot INo. 6765)

Even-feedingfoot tNo. 6888)

-F_ both fabricleyeNi_lts_dy tohelp_t bundCtXlOfUltra Su_ fabric,matin,tricotoroth_ sltckfabrics,

srd _ther mtke behind h.

RKO_ tot i_n

k_ttm or vinyl.

S_ g-Brown INo. _1 Size 11-0_ INo. _1)

Size 14:Red iNo. 6662)

SLm1_ (N_.6553) S_ l_O_ INo._)

10 plastic bobbins (No. _)

Needle threader iNo, 43780)

OII/O,er (Com_nm:_cc Oil) (No, 6890)

10 _s. Ball point color-coded

|No. 6747)

Sire 9-S_tB_ x 4 IX,i. Size 11-S_/O_ x 4 _.

Size 14-StlvertRed x 2 pcs.

' 2 pcs. Double _ (No. _49)

5 r_. Q,N_- Blue (No. 6746)

Ac_ set(No._), .

- e_r_ your_ct_ne _oum ._

_mpte _lng to deatilecl gathor- _, quitting, _ntng and more_

I_ludu _mem, guides amJ

O $_. Presserfeet let you attac_

b_td, i_ zl_ and cording.

.if you do not havea Kenmore needle, please

Use KENMORE needles. The size of the

needle should conf_ with the size of the

thud and both should be suitable to the fabric. Ken_ _les ere colcx.©oded by

size for your €onvenle_ (See chert below).

Never use a bent needle or one with a dull

ruing, use "o NEI.:I)Lg"..end _OF'OOT"_.*. *Available at most Seam retail stores and

catal_.

point.

NEED_, _R_D AND FABRIC CHART

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SlH AND _ _ STITCH LENGTH

COLOR k'Tnl_

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_: Batiste,Dimlzy0

ChiffOn.S_lkl, Syrithei_ Jerk,

,..w,, ,,._

11,ORA_ SJkA Winch

|llllll. VOill, Ortlii_

ii i]lllhl iiii ]111iiiiiii nil iI ...................................... : ....................... "' '

MED4UMWIWII.ilT:C(_o,_,

lnlunO. Pique, Silrl_kM,

Satin, Knlts,Vinyl SUltlngs, Linen,Wool Crepe, Lelnher

r,r ¸ r -Illlr "1, III " , I ,J III III mJi

i4-1_D pet inch

SilkA

..................... _ il ii_i ............................... ................. ........

or t to 10 istt©hes

lS.PUflPLE Slik A

r-lit r'll YiYrlr¸ i- i Ii i ,11 T'III ....

i.kww.Outy per inch

X'.AV'V',MUOm':_.

Uphomeff, Co,onDiJck,

Heavy Twills, Ciirwls

I 7""[ rl I]I i¸¸

Ill-PURPLE

__ _ ill 11_OMEN Butlonhole Twill _

I Till I III '1 [' _ .................. _ .....

............... .... o._u. ..................... .........

S_thlile _ llnd _: O.BLUE P_ter CoflilCo$1on Wr_ i0 for _tdM

potyntw Dou4b4eKnit., Nylon _ 50M_ Cotton o¢ T_, J_, SZreil_ Terry, "0 _T" '" 1 tO1:) Stretch

_ndex, C_ Tri_ Stitches

.............. i_ i liii .... Ni ,lilill pi,iMili ( lil(Irl]lliT .........................

CHANGING NEEDLE

Raise _is bar to its highest p_itlon by

turning the hand w_l toward you. Loosen the _e clamp screw, Holding the _le with _ _ __ _ _o dip the

needle into the _tebar. When It is in as far as tt will go, tighten the needle €l_p screw,

PREUER UVER

PruNr foot lever _ a two _itlon lift. In order to place haaw fabric under the presser foot or to cha_ the _ foot

raise _ _ foot lever to its maximum upward _tl_ as shown.

EPARATION R DiNG

Swing away spool pin fully to the back of

machine. Place spool of thread on the e_

pin and cover with cap for smith supply of

thread;_ Extra spool pin , is provided on top of

machine. This is used only when winding bobbin and sewing with double needle. Pull it up when using.

WINDING THE BOBBIN

I. Pull out retractable spool pin and place

thread spool on the pin. To windbobbin,

draw thread from spool through bobbin winder tension disc as indicated, and pull

end of thread toward bobbin winder.

2. Wind thread around bobbin aev,oral times

in direction of arrow; place bobbin on bobbirl winder shaft,

3, Push bobbin winder latch against bobbin

until it €lk_kl. Then pull Hand Wheel away from machine to disengage clutch

_'_/_I _ outto

----il

(see diagram below), Start machine by pressing down on foot control,

4. When bobbin is fuN, winding stops

automatically. Push in Hand Wheel.

Remove bobbin from shaft and trim thread end.

Treat hand wheel as a "clutch" It controls the needle drive mechanism so

that when pulled out (disengaged), the machine will not operate while the bobbin is being wound.

THR_DING THE BOBBIN CASE

1, Raise needle to its highut position by

rotating hand wheel toward you.

2, Rmove bobbin cover plate by lifting up

the front,

3. I_rt bobbin into bobbin case making

sure bobbin rotates counter clockwise,

4. Pull thread through slot (A) and then to

the left,

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Pull thread through slot (B) toward the rear of machine and leave _out 4 inches

of thread,

Replace bobbin cover plats allowing thread to emerge through slot in needle plate,

THR DiNG TOP READ

1, Rain thread take,up lever to its highest

position by turning hand wheel toward you,

Raise preuer foot lever, Place thread' Wool on _ pin. Piece

appropriate spool cap over the _. See Fig. 1.

Holding thread taut with right hand, draw thread through rear thread guides (A and B)

and Into threading channel (C) toward you, (Fig, 1)

2, Draw thread down channel (C) end up

channel (O). Thread take-up lever IE) by

guiding thread through the slot and lead thread down through channel (D) again.

Pass thread through lower thread guide (F) and needle bar thread guide (G) and thread

n_le from front to back, (Fig. 2 and 3)

THMADING DOUBLE NEEDLE*

Place second spool of thread on _ond spool pin, end thread machine as you would for a

single needle except double thread _idee are provided at (F) and (G) in Fig. 2 end 3. Draw one

thread through each of these and through each side of _ie from front to beck. Make certain

threeds are not crossed. *Available at most Sears retail stores and

catalog,

PICKING UP BOBBIN READ

1. Raise pr_ foot lever. Hold n_ie threed I_y in left hand and rotate

he,heel toward you _ complete turn. (Fig. 1)

2. Bring bobbin thread up by pulling upper

thread. (Fig. 2) ®

FIg.2

3. Pull both threads under and to the back

of the presser foot, leaving 3 to 4 inches of thread clear, (Fig, 3)

If you can no1: pick up bottom thread by

following chore steps, then check:

1, is needle threaded ? 2, Is thread tangled around needle ?

3, Is bobbin case threaded correctly with

thread going through slots A and Ber

shown on page 11, Fig. 4 end 5 ?

4, Is there 4 inches of thread coming from

bobbin case and through slot of needle plate as shown on _ge 11, Fig. 6?

5. Is thread from bobbin case tangled ?

Fig. 3

PREUER FE_

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F_. i

Fig. 2

/'hismachineis fittedwlzha zigzagP_r

1. Straight stitch foot

2, Satin stitch foot 3, Buttonhole foot

4. Built.in buttonhole guide foot

6. Zipper foot

CHANGING _EUER FEn

Make sure needle is tn the up position, Raise presser foot lever.

_.on miser f_

. Raise foot _ leVer 1o remove zne

foot, {Fig, 1)

2, Place desired foot on the needle plate

aligning _te holes, Lower the p_r foot le_ so that foot holder snaps on the

foot, (Fig. 2)

One.pkN:e presser feet (Fig, 3)

1, L_n IXesser foot thumb scxew and

remove the foQt holder,

2, Insert _red foot from the left, Lower

the presser foot lever and tighten the

screw using the large screw ddver to

make certain the foot is secure.

FIo. 4

For m_lnas with prestJey foot lock (Fig, 4).

To change presser feet, simply drop Pr_r

Foot L_k and slip foot away from the Presser Bar. Raise Pr_r Foot L_r _ond

the normal up position and place _ foot on presser bar, To lock foot securely, raise

presser foot lock es high as possible,

FEED COVER PLATE

There are a few ti_ when you want to control the feeding of the fabric yourself.

Raise needle to its highest position and raise presser foot, Place feed cover plate over needle plate aligning two pins of feed cover

plate with ho_ of _e plate. Yo_ may then determine the movement of the fabrk_

STITCH 8ELECTOR

All of the stitches t_t are made by your Kenm_ _chine ere illustrated on the stitch

sel_tor, You can obtain your desired stitch by imply turning the dial.

Yellow

Stitch patternsare color-coded to recommnd

setting ranges on stitch length end width dials,

Orange pattm

Hue _4n buttonhole

STITCH UNG_ CO_ROL

NUMBER- THE SHORTER THE STITCH. The nu_ on stitch lert_ contro! IndP,,ates

A _ _h es_ _ld be ulmd for thicket fe_ or _ layem of fabric,

Yemow

The middle range of the control is the i2 stitch

per inch range which is the most commonly u_.

Recom_ed seffing ranges are color-coded In four colors to stitch patterns on the selector dkd.

The orange marking m between 0 and 24 is

_e _t_ng u_ for the _est _tchn _¢h as m satin _tchi_,

_ pauern_

buttonhole range

8TITCH WIDTH/NEEDLE

PosrrloN CONTROL

The width of all the Stitche_ produced on this machine, with the obvious exception of

To decrease or increase the width of s stitch, turn the stitch width control dial from .!.. 4,

The-higher the number the wider the atltch.

Recommended settingrenges are color. coded to patterns on the stitch selector dial.

When _ng with a double needle*, control

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the stitch Width within white zone on the dial. NOTE: Doubleneedle will hit needle plate

and break if stitch width la set out of white zone on the dial,

Some models enable you to straight stitch

with the needle in any of threepoeitiorw -

left, right or center, These positions are designated as L, R or C on the stitch width dial. Details for sewing in these positions are

given on page 2!1 and 36. _Available at most Sears retail stores and

catalog,

Revere stitch _er

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R ERSE L ER

It is best to begin and finish seams with

stitches taken tn reve_ about _ Inch. This

is called 'BACK TACKING. Back tacki_

fastens the ends of the seams firmly and

prevents raveling. When reverse stitching is needed, push down

the lever end hold there dud_ ironing. The

fabric will im_iately start feeding back. war= and seam will be fastened. See page tg

and 21 for details.

NOTE: When you operate the lever while

ruing straight stretch stitch: the

machine sews only straight stitches

and does not uw straight stitch in

reverse. Do not use the lever while sewing

zigzag stretch stitches. The machine sews only zigzag stitches in reverse.

BUTTONHOLE CONTROL

This control iS used in making bar tacked buttonholes with two con_ settings.

Detailed instructions are given on page 43, (This feature is built into the stitch selector

on some models,)

PRESSURE REGU_TOR

Presser foot pressure is vital for strsight

seame, uniform etitch length and even

handling of both isyml of hlbdo, To adjust pressure; use pressure regulator whk:h Is

located inside the face cover, To Incremm

p_ure, turn the dial d6ckwlse, To decrease

pressure,turn thedlal€ounterclockwise.

8_M GUIDE8

Seam guides ate engraved in needle plate at both s_ of feed dog holes to help you line

up the febHo and keep it atrsighL The

standard seam width is 5/8", So these li_ are emphasized, easy to follow.

Each dimension on _le plate indicates seam width from needle al Center position.

If using either Right or Left _le position,

add or subtract 1/8" to the marking.

CorneringGuide

Alsothe crosslinesere "cornering guides" to h_ when turning n square €omer 5/8" from

the fabric _e. tFo¢detailson €_erlng, see

page_.)

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