INSTRUCTIONS
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TABLE
CON
TENTS
OF
Adjust ing
Adjustin
Adjus
Applique··· · ···
Basting · ·
Blind Sti
Buttonholes · ·
Changing the Presser Foot ........
Cleaning & Oiling .........
Connecting Machine ·
Darning
Decorative
Double Needle .... · ...........
Fastening a Seam
Feed Dog Control
Identif
Inserting
Inserting Pattern Disc ....
Inserting
Installing
Needle & Thread Table
for
Good
Stitches
g Pressure of Presser Foot · · 1 0
tin
g Tensions
··
tching
.......
Stitching
ication-Head Parts ......
Bobbin
& Removing
Machine Head · ..................... · 4
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into
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Bobbin Case
· .... 1 6
Material
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34
13
22
11
19
21
29
18
1 7
15
15
14
Ne
edle Size
Overcast ing
Parts
Pi
cking
Placement
Removing Bobbin
Replacement
Rever
4
Setting
Setting
Sew
ing
Sewing
Sewing
Sewing
Straight
Synthetics
Threading Upper Machine ........
Turning
What
Wind
ing the Bobbin
Writing
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List
· · ·
up Bobbin
of
se
Stit
Stitch
Stitch
Light
on Buttons ·
on Lace · ..........
on Plastic Films · · · ........... ·
or
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a Corner
to Do·
& Monogramming
Thread
Needle .... · ........ .......
Case from
of
Belt
ching
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Length · · · 11
Width
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Thre
e-Cornered Tear
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Shuttle
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27
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19
22
26
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FRONT VIEW
Hand Hole Cover Plate
1.
Feed Dog
2.
Presser Foot
3.
Presser Foot
4.
Thread Guides
5.
2
Thumb
Screw
Thread Tension Assembly
6.
7. Thread
Face Cover Plate
8.
9. Thread Take-up
Arm
10.
Bobbin
11 .
Gu
ide Buttonhole Control Knob
Cover Plate
Winder
Mechanism
12
.
Stitch
Width
Stitch
13.
14.
15.
16
.
Length Control Lever
Light
Switch
Feed
Dog
Nomenclature Plate
and
Control Knob
BACK
VIEW
4E)--
48--
Hand Wheel
17
.
Clutch Knob
18
.
Buttonhole Reverse
19
.
Length Control
Upper Thread Spool Pins
20
.
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Stitch
21
.
Pattern
Bobbin
22
.
Disc
Presser Foot Knob
23
.
Upper Thread Guides
24.
Disc
Winder
Shaft
Tension
Cover
Presser Foot Lever
25.
26
. Needle Clamp
Thread
27.
Needle Plate
28.
Screw
Cutter
3
INSTALLING MACHINE HEAD
IN
AND CABINET
Loosen
edge
cabinet
and
Lower
Screw
the
accessory box.
the
two
hinge
screws
of
the
machine bed (1
cutout
tighten
machine head
spool pins in place. Lay
spool pins. Discs and pins are packed in
(2).
hinge
Slip
screws
to
under holes in the rear
).
Raise hinge pins in the
machine head
securely (3).
front
flap
.
the
plastic
SEWING LIGHT
The
sewing
as
shown. It
light
switch
To remove
cover
turn
bulb
replace push in
illustration
See
light
may be turned on or
switch. In
must
be on.
bulb,
plate
by
swinging
clockwise,
is located inside the face cover plate
off
by pushing the
order
to
operate the machine the
turn
light
new
4.
switch
it
open, push bulb in
and remove
bulb and
turn
off,
from
counter
CONNECTING MACHINE
Push
the
plug
onto
three-prong connector under
bed plate. Plug machine cord
outlet
. See
illustration
5.
into
any
11
PORTABLE
onto
the
pins
discs over
the
open the face
slightly,
socket. To
clockwise
the
0-120V
wall
1
.
4
THREAD SIZE
Cotton
60
Synthetic
Silk
A
Cotton
Mercerized
Synthetic
Silk
Cotton
Mercerized
Mercerized
Mercerized
A
Cotton
60-
40 -60
30 -50
- 1
00
80
50
50
heavy
heavy
NEEDLE
duty
duty
AND
NEEDLE I
SIZE
I
11
14
16
18
THREAD TABLE
FABRIC
Sheer
cottons,
Fine laces
Medium
Medium
Medium
Light
weight
Heavy
weight
Medium
Heavy drapery
Heaviest
Heaviest
weight
weight
weight
woolens
to
heavy
cottons
woolen
silks,
cottons
silks
synthetics
cottons
fabrics
as
coating
and
weight
for
synthetics
woolens
men's
NEEDLE SIZE
Use
KENMORE
to
the size
material. The same size thread should be used in the bobbin
on the upper
use a bent
needles. The size
of
the thread and both should be suitable
part
of
the machine
needle nor one
with a blunt
II
II
of
the needle should conform
for
ordinary sewing. Never
point.
This
is
the
exact
be used in your machine. Comparison
with
this
whether
correct
one
length
illustration
the
needle you have is
for
your
of
the
will
machine.
work
clothes
to
the
as
needle
to
determine
the
PLACEMENT
OF
Raise needle bar
position by
toward
screw.
side
away
needle as
turning
you. Loosen needle clamp
Hold the needle
from
you. Slip
far
as
it
needle clamp, and
needle clamp screw.
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Flat
side
away
from
you.
NEEDLE
to
its
hand
will
go
tighten
highest
wheel
with
into
flat
the
the
the
5
Needle
its
highest
position.
6
at
Pull bobbin case
straight
out
REMOVING
Pull
out
latch
.
BOBBIN
CASE
FROM
SHUTTLE
0
Place thread
post.
h \
s
own
.
Draw
on
spool
thread
as
-
~
\ -
~-
WINDING THE BOBBIN
l
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........)
··
--·
.
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Release
ing
you .
clutch
clutch
Start
by
knob
toward
machine.
turn-
Wind
bobbin a
Pl
bobbin
Push bobbin
latch
thread around
few
times
ace bobbin onto
winder
until
it
clicks.
shaft
winder
When bobb in is
.
.
winding mechanism
stops.
Tighten clutch knob
and remove bobbin.
full
,
7
INSERTING
BOBBIN
INTO
BOBBIN
CASE
....
· ·
..
· CASE INTO SHUTTLE
0
8
0 Guide bobbin onto center pin
@ Pull thread through
~
Pull thread under tension spring.
slot
of
bobbin case.
.
0 Holding latch, position case into shuttle, release latch.
THREADING UPPER MACHINE
Place
thr
ead as illu
Thr
ead T
ension
thread from
the thr
ead pull s
top
hook
the hook.
spring
wire
with
the
thread
of
thread
illustrated
turning
until
When
loop will r
and co
.
strated
Assembly.
and
pring
wire
the
thread
thread
eturn
in
proper
ntinue to
between
by
tension
place. Release
Prevent
holding the
loop
up
and
can be s
is released,
to
position
thre ad
discs
the
of
spool of
end
past
lipp
ed
as
shown
machine
the
the
int
the
spool
as
of
o
9
PICKING
Raise presser
Hold needle thread loosely in
wheel
Bring bobbin thread up
(See
Place
UP
foot
toward
illustration)
threads
back under presser
BOBBIN THREAD
lever.
you one
.
complete
by
pulling
left
hand and
turn.
upper thread.
foot
rotate
hand
.
10
ADJUSTING THE PRESSURE
PRESSER FOOT
Push
down
illustration).
foot. To
suitable pressure is obtained.
ordinary
For
way
down
material
sheer
fabrics
Insufficient
difficulty
foot
marks
outer
ring
of
presser
This
will
release pressure
increase pressure, push
sewing,
. When
, reduce
.
pressure may cause skipped
in guiding the
appear on
the inner pin should be about half
sewing
the
multiple
pressure. Increase
fabric. If
the
fabric,
OF
THE
foot
knob (See
of
presser
down
inner pin
thickness or heavy
it
when
feed dog or presser
reduce
the
until
sewing
stitches
pressure.
or
SETTING
The
stitch
stitch
is aligned
The red mark indicates the setting for a satin
depending upon the type
stitch
are sewing. Straight stitching is done
and
by removal
STITCH
length lever controls the
length position between 0
with
the
is obtained. The size
LENGTH
stitch
of
pattern disc.
length number desired.
of
material
of
stitch
and
stitch
length. Set lever
4 by turning knob until the indicator
to
be
you select
with
stitch
stitch.
sewn.
will
width
This
At
No.
depend
control
to
any desired
will
vary
slightly
4 the longest
on
fabric you
on
0 setting
REVERSE
Raise lever
to
best
tacking.
STITCHING
for
begin and end most seams
reverse stitching. Lower lever
for
with
reverse stitching often called back
forward
stitching.
BASTING
For
accomplishing quicker, more even
regulate the machine in the following manner;
for
the longest possible stitch. Basting is easily removed by pulling
bottom thread.
If
you
prefer
to
Be
sure
pin away from the presser foot. Also reduce pressure
use pins
to
keep the pins
for
basting, your
at
right
and
angles
firmer
basting,
Set
KENMORE
to
the seam
we
stitch
will
and
suggest you
length
sew over the pins.
the head
on
presser foot.
at
No.
of
It
the
is
4
11
0
Fig. 1
ADJUSTING TENSIONS
A
perfect
two
(Refer
layers
to
stitch
of
page
will
have threads locked
fabric
with
34)
no loops on
between
top
or
the
bottom
.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
12
Upper
Upper
PROBLEM
thread
too tight
thread
too
loose
REMEDY
Decre a
se
Tension
Increase Tension
INCREASE TENSION
When
figures
tension . Lower
When adjusting the tension on
bobbin case, make
thread tension
decorative
width
be decreased.
stitching
2 and
adjustment
upper thread tension.
When
stitch
1 and seam is
may
be
tight
lower
and
34}
with a screwdriver. (See
It
is necessary
is increased,
is
unsatisfactory
3,
adjust the upper thread
thread
less
is
satisfactory,
badly
tensions and
may be adjusted. (See page
somewhat
stitching. As
(See page 1
tension requires
frequently
puckered,
slight
to
reduce the upper
the
than
as in
the
both
adjustments
page
34}
when
the
tension should
7}
as in
the
figure
cause
upper
the
doing
stitch
DECREASE TENSION
Turn
Clockwise.
Turn Counter
Clockwise.
13
INSERTING AND REMOVING THE MATERIAL
For all kinds
Before placing the
that
see
* The presser
are both
* The sizes
kind
* The needle and
highest position.
* The tensions have been
* The ends
about 4 inches
* The feed dogs are up.
*
Stitch
desired settings.
Exper i
to
used
correct
:
tight
of
work
of
length and
ment
by
determine
stitch
of
sewing
foot
.
of
needle and thread
to
the
sewing
settings.
14
, consult
material
and needle clamp
be
done .
take-
up lever are at
threads have been
to
the
rear
width
on the
tension adjustments and
chart
page 5.
on the machine
suit
properly
controls
adjusted.
of
the machine .
are set
fabric
screws
drawn
their
to
the
at
be
Place mater i
the needle into the material by
hand wheel
and
start
heavy
presser
normal
To remove the
toward
position, then raise the presser
material
with
the thread
bar.
IMPORT ANT :
toward
place a piece
and
lower
fabric
the machine.
without
thread
al
under the presser
toward
sewing. To
fabrics
foot
"
up"
you until needle is
to
the rear and
you! When machine is not being used,
the presser foot.
under the presser
fabric
into
the shuttle.
you,
lower
facilitate
under the presser foot, the
lever can be raised beyond the
position.
work, first
cutter
Always
of
material
Operating threaded machine
will
cause
turn hand wheel
at
cut
off
excess thread
located
on
turn
the hand wheel
over the feed dog
foot
when operating
it
to
jam
See
pages
foot,
insert
turning
presser
placement
its
highest
foot, draw
the presser
Always
by
28
have
forcing
& 29.
the
foot
of
CHANGING
The various attachment
fastened
To attach the
the presser
proper foot,
screw driver
THE
to
the presser bar.
foot,
foot
raise the presser bar
lever. Loosen the presser
insert
from
and
make sure
PRESSER
feet
the
TURNING A CORNER
Stop sewing machine
fabric. Lower presser
with
foot
FOOT
available
front.
that
needle in fabric. Raise presser foot. Turn
and continue stitching.
for
Tighten the
the
foot
certain kinds
to
its
highest position
foot
is secure.
of
thumb screw, choose the
screw
work
are
to
by
raising
using the large
be
)
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FASTENING A SEAM
Be
sure both threads are
into
fabric about ~ inch
control lever up
beginning
Move
stitch
seam. When you reach the end, raise the
sew back over
for
of
seam.
length control lever down
~
drawn
from
reverse stitching.
inch
of
completed seam.
back under the presser foot. Lower needle
beginning
Stitch
for
FEED
The feed dog control knob is situated on the
bedplate. When knob is turned
not
material,
"U"
of
seam.
in reverse
forward
stitch
pull material. This
(Feed
Push
until
stitching
length control lever and
DOG
CONTROL
as
for
darning. For regular sewing,
dog up).
stitch
needle reaches
length
and complete
allows
to
the
the operator freedom
right
left,
feed dog drops and does
turn
front
of
knob
of
machine
movement
to
the
right,
of
15
ZIGZAG
CONTROL
SETTING STITCH WIDTH
Insert disc
between
1
to
setting
#1
A. Turn
0
and 4 on
4. Straight stitching is done
and
by
removal
the
stitch
the knob. Zigzag stitch
of
pattern disc.
width
with
knob
INSERTING PATTERN DISC
1. Turn handwheel
2. Pull pattern disc shaft cover open.
3. Grasp pattern disc
retaining pin
start
To
on
disc onto the shaft so the engraved dot is
(counterclockwise) the cam
engraved dot is not aligned
hand wheel
machine is threaded,
the
To remove pattern disc,
from
pull
a pattern
the disc
presser foot).
shaft.
so
that
the
needle is in
and
slip disc onto the shaft. Make sure the
@ enters hole in disc.
at
the beginning, align the engraved
with
the cam
toward
you
be
sure
follow
follower
follower
with
until
the
to
steps 1 and
the cam
place a scrap
to
the desired setting
width
increases
stitch
width
control on 0
its
highest position.
@.
To do this, slip the
at
as
possible.
follower,
dot is aligned.
of
fabric under
2,
grasp disc and
or
as
turn the
If
(If
I
from
dot
near
the
the
16
1A
t
1B
This
discs supplied
decorative
plate
be changed
See
It
is necessary
width
and
2A
machine enables you
. The
page
25.
is increased, the tension should be decreased .
will
prevent
2B
with
stitches
latter
will
if
using any
to
reduce the upper
the
3A
to
your machine. The
are made
vary
slightly
other
bobbin
thread
3B
DECORATIVE STITCHING
sew
beautiful
with
stitch
depending upon
length
thread
from
decorative
movements
width
or
width. All
tension
coming
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4B
of
4 and
the
patterns
somewhat
This
up on
5A
and
embroidery
the
needle are
stitch
length
type
of
also can be made
for
will
top
prevent
of
the
5B
stitches
controlled
at
the
the
the
fabric
material
decorative
6A
by
means
by
red
mark
to
be
sewn.
with
stitc
hing. As
material from
.
6B
of
the
on
various
disc. Basic
the
indicator
Pattern
double needle .
the
stitch
puckering
7A
will
7B
17
WITH PRESSER FOOT :
1.
Turn
feed dog control
2. Press
3.
4.
5.
down
outer
position, mending, monogram
Stretch
Lower
fabric
angles
stitches
movement
When
general
to
fabric
presser bar
back and
to
you
sewing
right
.
tightly
the
previous
desired .
will
finish
to
ring
of
between
so
thread
forth
to
stitching
Slow
make long
darning, raise presser
by
pressing
WITHOUT PRESSER FOOT :
1 .
Turn
feed dog control
2. Remove presser
Proceed
3. When you
foot
, and
as
directed
finish
increase
to
foot
.
under steps 3 and 4 above.
darning, raise
pressure
DARNING
left.
presser
cover darning area. Then
movement
stitches
left.
foot
knob, see page 1 0.
work,
etc. may
two
spring
will
have some tension. When you
. Use
down
the
for
medium
of
.
inne r pin
presser
general sewing. Turn feed dog
be done.
embroidery
machine speed. You can make any length
fabric
will
foot
and remove
of
the presser
foot
lever and remove
With
presser
hoops and place under needle.
turn
fabric
and continue
make short darning stitches. Fast ·
fabric
. Increase pressure
foot
knob. Turn feed dog control
fabric.
control
foot
knob in
start
to
darn,
sewing
Replace presser
to
right
move
at
.
this
right
for
18
0
0
SEWING
Align
foot
hand
width
hand
hole,
times, turning
extra
tie
securely.
If
using a 4 hole
NOTE: To
flat
of
the
ON
BUTTONS
two
holes
of
to
hold securely. Drop
until
so
that
wheel
readjust
2 inches
button
button
button
needle
point
needle
again
by
stitch
hand
of
thread, draw
button
make a small
, place a
.
will
hand so
width
wheel
straight
BLIND STITCHING
Disc
;;
1 B
Stitch
width 3 (May
Stitch
length
3
1. Prepare
or
2.
Apply
or
3.
Turn
seam
4. Fold
garment
5. Remove
be
the
hem
seam tape along
zigzag
stitching
hem and baste
tape
using
garment
fold
using disc
basting
eliminated
with a turned
longest
back along
and press hem. The
in a
with
is
just
align
if
manually.
repeat
thread
pin
vary
depending on
the
.
about
straight
Use
slot
of
feed
dog.
above
with
that
needle goes
necessary.
thread
the
above procedure .
shank
or
needle
and
raw
edge
78'
inch
stitch
on
basting
;;
1 B.
hem.
disc;;
1A
presser
a hole
foot
Turn
hand
button. Adjust
of
button. Turn
into
Stitch a number
Finish
sewing
to
reverse side and
when
sewing
between
type
of
edgestitched
with
either
from
the
sewing
and
stitch
basting
edge
the
line
and
lower
wheel
stitch
second
with
on a
the
holes
material)
finish,
straight
of
the
machin
along
step
may
by
of
an
e.
19
Use disc
BUTTONHOLES
Place the fabric,
buttonhole foot.
at
the beginning
red zone (closest
buttonhole. Lower the foot.
Stitch
forward
Then
turn
knob back
is turned determines the number
The
slower
See page
Reproduction
graduations on the
~
inch apart.
pierce the fabric and set the index mark (A)
at
the same graduation
the foot. Follow the procedures outlined above.
Always
using a double thickness
The
within
the
reverse
stitches
shorter
may vary depending on the type
make a practice buttonhole on a scrap
stitch
the 0
red
mark
stitch
with
stitches;
with
Without
of
to
until
the knob
to F to
21.
length may be varied
finish end
the knob is turned,
of
identical size buttonholes is
Just
to
1 range. To increase
toward
length control (C) is used
the
forward
to
Stitch
Buttonhole control knob F
Feed
the buttonhole length marked
lowering
the buttonhole. Set the
the needle) is
the needle reaches the red zone
to
R,
and
left
side
mark
the plus
of
the
mark
(B)
of
fabric, and an interfacing
1 ,
to
decrease move
stitches. Turn the dial
;;
1 A and special buttonhole
length
at
red
dog control U
the
foot,
let
at
the mark
stitch
the
of
buttonhole. The speed
while
the buttonhole foot. These graduations are
starting
as
slightly
direction
of
other
of
stitches
sewing, the more
facilitated
points
of
it
was set
fabric used.
on
for
by the
forward
it
toward
to
match the length
for
longer stitches. These settings
at
mark
at
both ends, under the
the needle pierce the fabric
foot
so the beginning
of
the opposite
on
the
side
of
the buttonhole. Turn
with
the ends
the buttonholes,
the upper portion
of
stitch
stitches
with
the
first
fabric used in the garment,
if
used in garment.
stitch
length control lever
move
the 0. The buttonhole
to
the minus direction
foot
of
end
front
edge
of
which
of
buttonhole. Lower
the knob
the buttonhole.
are formed.
the aid
this
of
of
let
the needle
of
the
lever
the reverse
of
foot.
foot
from
the
the
the
for
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20
Position 1
Step
1
Position 2
Step
2
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•
•
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21
APPLIQUE
Baste
cutout
4. Set
plate
ing
stitch
. Zigzag
the
raw
Use
applique
length
stitch
edge.
disc
;;
1 A
to
fabric
. Set
at
the
red
mark
around applique
stitch
width 2 to
on
the
completely
indicator
cover-
22
SEWING
Set
Place
Y4
inch
so
that
stitching
stitch
fabric
from
right
ON
width
so
that
STRAIGHT
Use
disc ~ 4A
Stitch
width
Stitch length at
Position
tear
catching
cornered
4
tear
under needle and sti
tear, stitch
LACE
to
under the presser
edge
stitch
edge
OR
THREE· CORNERED TEAR
red
sides
of
Use
disc ~ 1 A
2. Set
of
catches
mark
material. When
from
fabric
of
stitch
. Position
left
lace is
each end
length
foot
edge
overcast
tch
to
and
of
along
to 2 or
position
fabric
lace. Continue
.
the
mending a three
center.
3.
lace
and lace
stra i
ght
OVERCASTING
Set
stitch
width
stitch
Zigzag
cover
the
around
edge.
to
Use disc
4. Set
raw
edge
;;
1 A
stitch
of
length
fabric
to
about 3.
to
completely
WRITING AND MONOGRAMMING
Free hand
Stitch
width
Feed dog
Draw
fabric
either
foot.
control
initials
into
zigzag
Set
stitch
desired. Slip hoop and
presser bar and take one
through
marked
fabric
outline
0
to
Right
or
words
embroidery
or
straight
width
. Using a
, guiding
4
to
be sewn on
hoops.
stitching
for
straight
fabric
stitch
medium
fabric
Writing
. Remove presser
or
zigzag
under the needle,
to
raise bobbin thread
speed,
carefully
use
fabric
is done
stitches
stitch
by
hands.
disc
and
~
1 A
fit
with
as
lower
along
23
DOUBLE
NEEDLE
SETTING THE DOUBLE NEEDLE
Raise
the
clamp
from
and
screw.
you.
tighten
needle bar
Slip
the
to
its
highest
Hold double needle assembly
the needle
screw
as
far
.
as
position
it
will
THREADING THE DOUBLE NEEDLE
Place a spool
through
tension discs
as
you
thread guides are provided .
of
the
double thread guides and through each needle
to
back. Pull several inches
and
pick
of
thread on each spool pin.
upper thread guides. Pass a
of
the
thread tension assembly. Continue threading
would
for
single needle
up bobbin thread
sewing
Draw
one thread through each side
of
thread through . Thread bobbin
as
for
single needle
thread
THREAD SELECTION
Use
only
mercerized
size thread is recommended
sewing
thread size
for
both
upper and
and loosen needle
with
flat
side
away
go into needle clamp ,
Draw
both threads
between
except
50
or finer. The same
each set
whel'e double
from
sewing
.
lower
threading.
of
front
24
STITCHING
All
decorative
Before
by
turning
fabric
The
stitch
setting
starting
without
.
patterns
any
stitching
the handwheel manually. Needle should enter
touching presser
width
control
TURNING A CORNER
To
turn
stop
fabric. Raise
lower
foot
new
a square corner when
stitching
presser
again,
direction
with
the
presser
foot
and take one
complete
.
the
the
are possible
operation, check needle drop
must
not
stitching
longer needle
foot, shift
turn
, and begin
with
foot
and needle
be
advanced beyond 2
w i
th
a double needle,
tip
just
fabric
stitch.
Raise the presser
stitching
double needle.
half
plate
piercing
the
in the
.
turn
72'
the
,
25
SYNTHETICS
Your
KENMORE will sew al l
rion, **Da
* O
synthet
fibers.
percentage. For
be
handled
When stitching a fabric tha
a.
b. U
c.
J.
Wind
e.
f.
cro
ic and
handle
Select
becau
ing , and are
se a synthetic
Use a fine
tension
Choo
Check
be used. U
Sometimes
(pages 12 , 13).
n, r
natur
it as you
example
as
one
patterns
se most synthet
needl
the
bobbin
discs.
se
the
stitch
thr
ead
sually
both bobb in a
ayo
al
fiber
made
of
not
absorbent
thread
e as
in
Guide thread
length
tensions
the
the
new fab rics
n, aceta te, blends
s.
When
wou
, a
enti
the
the
stitching a fabric
ld a
material
fabric
woven of 6096 Orion and 4096
rely of
Orion
t is
over 50% sy
loose
fitting
ic f iber
fabrics
.
.
recommended
usual
way,
by
hand
that
gives
by
sewin
upp
g on a double thi
er
thread
nd
upper thread tensions must
of synthetic fiber
of
these. and combinati
of
of
the
.
nthetic
type
cannot
in
chart
but
for a smooth
the
most
tens
ion must
blended
fiber present
fiber
, rernernber:
with cap
be eased w ith stea m press -
on page 5.
do
not
pass
ly
satisfact
ckness
be l
. such as nylon
or
in the la
or
kimono
thr
ead
wound
ory sea m.
of
the
oosened.
be
ons
combined
rgest
silk
shou
sleeves,
between
bobbin.
fabric
loosened
,
of
ld
to
26
SEWING
Set
the
a
fine
cellophane tape o r
r
ather
*Trademark
fi
ber
.
ON
mac
hine
need le and
tha n
square.
for Dupont
PLASTIC FILMS
with nor
mal
thread
mercerized
paper
clips rather
's
Acrylic fiber
tensions
th read. Hold plas
than
pins. Sew
. * * T r
and a
adema
large
tic
pieces
corners
rk
for
size stitch, U
togethe
sli
ght
ly
Dupont
's poly
se
r w
ith
rounded
ester
REPLACEMENT
Push
motor
against machine and remove
from
motor
pulley. Let
Pull
belt
out
belt
reversing
OF
over
hand wheel.
the
above procedure .
THE BELT
motor
down
Install
belt
gently.
new
CLEANING AND OILING
Keep
the
moving
thread
Cleaning should be done
When machine runs hard or makes excessive
noise, place a
machine
for
oil
A, B, & C.
quiet
at
the
parts
and
drop
efficient
of
points
free
from
with
a small brush.
KENMORE
indicated in
dust
and
operation
sewing
figs.
.
Fig. A
Swing
points
hinged face cover
indicated
at
end
plate
open
of
machine head.
to
oil
27
It
may
1. Raise
point
2. Push
assembly
and
28
be necessary
the
needle bar
and
remove
levers
sideways
and
shuttle
lift
out
to
clean
to
bobbin case.
from
shuttle
by
the
center
the
shuttle
its
highest
the
shuttle
race cover
pin.
area
occasionally
3. Clean
small
brush.
4. Put a
shuttle
.
the
shuttle
particles
drop
of
and on
of
oil
on
shuttle
race
thread
the
center
race (see
of
any
with
lint
a small
pin
of
arrows).
or
the
Shuttle
Assembly
To reassemble, hold
fit
carefully
and
shuttle
place. Snap
Occasionally, remove
clean feed dog
driver. Slip
into
the
levers
with a soft
shuttle
assembly
shuttle
into
the
needle
by
opposite
race
position
brush.
center
cover
.
plate
pin
the
into
and
Shuttle
Race Cover
Shuttle
Shuttle
Race
29
WHAT TO
DO
PROBLEM
Irregular
Stitches
Breaking
Needle
Bunching
Thread
Puckering
30
of
PROBABLE CAUSE
Incorrect
Improper
Loose upper
Pulling
Light
Loose presser
Unevenly
Pulling
Incorrect
Incorrect setting
Loose presser
Upper and
drawn
Feed dog
Incorrect
Li
ght
Using
kinds
Bent
Loose presser
Fabric
size needle.
thread
thread
fabric
.
pressure on presser
wound
fabric
.
size needle.
lower
back under presser
down
thread
pressure on presser
two
different
of
thread
or
blunt
needle.
too
sheer or
ing.
foot.
bobb in.
of
foot
threads
.
tension
.
foot
tension
needle.
.
sizes or
.
too
(s)
soft
.
foot
not
foot
.
foot
CORRECTION
Choose
Rethread machine (page 9).
Tighten
Do
.
.
.
.
Increase
Reset presser
Rewind
Do
Choose
Reset
Reset presser
Draw
Raise feed dog (page
Re
Incr
Upper
and
Inse
Re
Use
correct size
upper
not
pull
fabric
pressure on presser
bobbin (page 7).
not
pull
fabric
correct
needle (page 5) .
both
threads back under presser
set
thread
ease pressure
thread
kind
.
rt
new
needle (page 5) .
set
presser
underlay
needle
thread
tension (page
; guide
foot
(page 1 5) .
; guide
size needle
foot
(page 1 5) .
15)
tension
(s)
on
presser
and bobbin
foot
(page 1 5) .
of
tissue paper
for
thread
12)
it
gently
.
foot
(page 1 0) .
it
gently
.
for
thread
.
(pages 1 2, 1 3) .
foot
(page 1 0).
thread
should
or
tarlatan when st
and
fabric
.
and fa
bric
foot (page 1
be same size
(page 5) .
(page 5).
0).
itching
.
WHAT
TO
DO
PROBLEM
Skipping
Stitches
Breaking Upper
Thread
Breaking Bobbin
Thread
Fabric
not
Moving
Machine
(Knocking Noise)
Jamming
PROBABLE CAUSE
Incorrect
Bent or
Incorrect
Tight
Light
Starting
Improper
Tight
Incorrect
Sharp
Improper
Tight
Lint
Feed
Light
Threads
Thread caught in
size needle.
blunt
needle.
setting
upper thread tension .
pressure on presser
to
stitch
threading.
upper
thread
size needle.
eye in needle.
bobbin case threading.
bobbin thread tension.
in bobbin case or
dog
down
.
pressure on presser
knotted
of
needle .
too
tens ion.
under
shuttle
fast.
shuttle
fabr
.
foot
foot
ic.
CORRECTION
Choose
Insert
Reset
Loosen upper
.
.
.
Increase pressure on presser
Start
Rethread machine (page 9).
Loosen upper
Choose
Insert
Check bobbin case
Loosen bobbin
Clean bobbin case and
Raise feed dog (page 1 5).
Increase pressure on presser
Place
beginning
Disassemble and clean
correct size
new
needle (page 5) .
needle (page 5) .
to
stitch
correct
new nee
both
threads
to
needle
thread
at a medium
thread
size needle
dle (page 5).
threading
thread
back
stitch.
for
tension
tension
(page 1 2).
speed.
(page 1 2).
for
tension
shuttle
under presser
shuttle
thread
foot
(page 1 0).
thread
(page 8).
(page 1 3) .
(pages 28,
foot
(page 1 0).
(pages
and
and
foot
28,
fabric
fabric
29)
before
29)
.
.
(page
5).
(page 5).
31
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parts
listed
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here
office
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or
mail
be ordered
order
PARTS LIST
through
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your nearest Sears
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Simpsons-
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When
ordering
1 .
2.
When
ordering
prevailing
these
Model & serial
Parts
number
by
mail,
prices
and
parts,
numbers
(s)
and
you
please
description
prices
will
be
be
of
machine
will
billed
sure
to
shown
(s)
here.
be
furnished
accordingly
mention
.
on
on
the
following
the
nomenclature
request,
or
parts
references:
plate
will
. See
be
page
shipped
2.
at
J
Ref No.
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Parts No.
47
26929
6862
6510
6797
3015
3016
6745
6741
6742
6743
6744
1939
2273
Description Ref No.
Shuttle
Needle
Bobbin box
Bobbin case
Light
Large
Small
Double needle in
~
;!
;i
#
Bobbin
Nylon disc
hook
clamp
10
ivory
rubber
bobbins
case
yellow
ring
with
bulb
screw
driver
screw
driver
Single needles in
11
14
Single needles in red case
16
Single needles in green case
18
Single needles in blue case
winder
case
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Parts No.
8286
1081
1102
1103
111
9 Pattern
1105
1106
1107
1222
9363
135
6902
6864
Description
Thread spool pin
Pattern
Pattern
Pattern
Pattern
Pattern
Pattern
Bobbin
Presser
Presser
Motor
Needle
disc
disc
disc
disc
disc
disc
disc
winder
foot
foot
rubber
threader
#1 A & B
#
2A
#
3A
#
4A
#
5A
~
6A
#7 A & B
thumb
belt
& B
& B
& B
& B
& B
tension
screw
disc
33
ADJUSTING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
FOR
GOOD
STITCHES
When your
Insert a
1 .
Consult chart on page 5
2. The upper and bobbin thread should be matched in size and
3.
Check threading
Check the thread tension balance. Use mercerized thread, and a correct size needle
4.
fabric
Both threads do
Bobbin tension
Tighten the spring
hand
34
sewing
new
you are using. Do not
Begin
stitches per inch. Fold a
Make a line
a.
If
b.
If
See
c.
If
page
Grasp
a.
If
If
b.
c:
If
d.
If
by
the
machine does
needle
with a full
seam is
the
page
the
12,
the
stitching
both threads break - tensions are balanced.
neither thread
upper thread
lower
not
may
end
of
of
the
for
carefully.
bobbin,
of
stitching
puckered-
bottom
top
screw
thread lays on the
12,
Figure 3. .
thread lays on the
Figure 2.
and pull
breaks-
breaks-
thread
have
be reset
the
breaks-
to
break
by
gradually
bobbin thread.
not
sew a properly
correct
See
properly
U.
the
size
for
needle size.
page 9.
try
this
test
threaded
6"
square
"
from
both
with
both
loosen upper tension.
tighten
at
the
following
until
of
fold.
tensions are too
fabric-
fabric
a snap
tensions are
upper tension.
same place,
bobbin case and
locked
the thread and
with
synthetic
into
the case. Set the
your
fabric
tighten
- loosen upper thread tension, and repeat test.
to
make threads break.
too
but
procedure.
stitch,
in
tight.
upper thread tension, and repeat
loose.
they
Start
full
check the
fabric
you are using.
type
.
thread
bobbin can be gently
as
half
diagonally, forming a triangle.
should break on the same snap.
with
a loose bobbin thread tension.
it
will
stitch
following
not break.
length at about
lifted
:
from
for
the
12
test.
See
your
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