Kenmore_Sewing_Machine

INSTALLING MACHINE

. Loosen the two hinge screws under holes in the rear edge of the machine bed.

2.Raise hinge pins in the cabinet cutout.

3.Slip machine head onto the pins and tighten hinge screws securely.

4.Push the speed control plug onto three-prong connector under the bed plate. Lower machine head to front cabinet flap.

5.Plug the speed control cord into any 110-120 volt wall outlet.

6.Turn on power by pushing light and power switch.

7._Screw spool pins firmly in place with screwdriver. Place the plastic spool

holder onto the spool pin. Holder and pins are packed in the accessory box.

WINDING THE BOBBIN

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,Release clutch by turning clutch knob toward you.

2.Draw thread from spool through bobbin winder tension discs as shown.

3.Pull end of thread through hole in bobbin as shown.

4.Place bobbin onto bobbin winder shaft

with end of thread coming from the top of the bobbin. Push bobbin winder

latch against bobbin until it clicks.

Holding onto end of thread, start machine. When bobbin is slightly filled, snip off end of thread.

5.Start machine. Wind thread until bobbin winder latch releases.

6.Tighten clutch knob and remove bobbin.

Two spool pins have been included with this machine to aid in bobbin winding. By

placing a spool of thread on the second spool pin, you may wind your bobbin without unthreading the machine.

THREADING OF TOP THREAD

Fig 1

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1.Place thread on spool pin as shown, with the thread coming from the back of the spool (Fig. 1-O). Draw thread

through the top thread guide(s)(Fig. 1-_or (_).

2.Holding the spool with the right hand, pull the thread through the tension discs. The spring wire loop should be pulled up until the thread passes beyond the beak of the hook. Fig. 2.

3.After the thread has slipped into the hook, allow the spring wire to return to position by releasing the thread spool. Fig. 3.

4.Continue threading through the front thread guide, hook thread into take up lever and down through path shown in Fig. 4 and 5.

5.Always thread needle in direction as shown in Fig. 5.

CONTROLS

TOP TENSION CONTROL

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Probably the most important control on your machine is this one that regulates your top thread tension. It consists of discs between which the thread passes. The pressure on these discs is regulated by turning the dial. The higher the number, the tighter the tension.

There are many reasons for having to reset your tension. The best tension for one fabric may not be correct for another. The required tension depends upon the stiffness of the fabric, thickness of the fabric, numbers of layers of fabric being sewn, as well as the type of stitch you are making.

It is best to test the stitching on a scrap of the fabric you are using before starting to make a garment. To adjust for the correct stitch; see next page.

ADJUSTING BOBBIN TENSIONS

Bobbin tension requires adjusting less frequently than the upper thread tension.

If the stitch is satisfactory but the seam is puckered, it may be necessary to loosen the tension on both the top and bottom threads. Be sure to balance them as indicated on page 10.

When adjusting the tension on the bobbin case, make slight adjustments with a screwdriver. CorreCt tensions will produce the stitch shown on page 10.

DECREASE TENSION

Turn Counter Clockwise.

INCREASE TENSION

Turn Clockwise.

OTHER ADJUSTMENTS OF MACHINE IN SEWING

In addition to the obvious controls of your machine there are other small regulators and controls to aid you in using your sewing machine.

PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE REGULATOR

Push down outer ring of presser foot pressure regulator (See above illustration). This will release pressure of presser foot. To increase pressure, push down inner pin until suitable pressure is obtained. For ordinary sewing, the inner pin should be all the way down.

Insufficient pressure may cause poor feeding of the fabric, skipped stitches, or difficulty in guiding the fabric.

When sewing multiple thickness or heavy fabric reduce the pressure. Increase pressure when sewing lighter weight fabrics. If feed dog or presser foot marks appear on the fabric, reduce the pressure.

FEED DOG CONTROL

The feed dog control is located on the right front of the machine bedplate. There are a few times when you want to control the feeding of the fabric yourself. When the control is set to the left, the feed dogs drop and do not move the fabric.

For most of your sewing the feed dog control is turned to "U". (Feed dog up)

Fig. 1

SEWING LIGHT

The light and power switch shown at left provides the electric current for the motor as well as the light. In order to operate the machine, this switch must be on.

To turn on the light, depress the switch. If you are interrupted while sewing and must leave the machine unattended, just turn off the switch and the machine cannot be started accidentally.

The sewing light is located inside the face cover plate as shown. To replace the bulb, push switch to off, unplug machine and swing the face cover plate open. Push up on the bulb slightly and turn bulb to the left. Remove bulb from socket. Push in new bulb and turn to the right.

Fig. 2

SEAM GUIDES

Seam guides are printed on either side

of the needle plate to aid you in guiding your fabric. THE GUIDE LINE

EXTENDING ABOVE THE RIGHT SIDE

OF THE NEEDLE PLATE IS THE "ALL

IMPORTANT" 5/8" SEAM LINE.

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PRESSER FOOT LEVER

To aid you in the placement of heavy fabrics under the presser foot, the lever can raise foot beyond the normal "up" position. This is also an aid in changing your presser feet.

ACCESSORIES

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NEEDLES

Us'eKENMORE needles. The size of the needle should conform with the size of the thread and both should be suitable

to the fabric (See next page).

Never use a bent needle or one with a

blunt po!nt.

Fig. 1. shows you the exact length of

your needle. Be sure you never use one in your machine that is not this exact length,

You will find among your accessories a

"Q NEEDLE",. with blue shank. This

special needle is to be used when sewing knits and certain difficult synthetic fabrics. If you experience skipped stitches in any of your sewing,

use "O NF:EI)LF:",..

Flat_ .s

side

away

from

you.

PLACEMENT OF NEEDLE

Raise needle bar to its highest position

???by turning the hand wheel toward you. Loosen the needle clamp screw. Hold- ing the needle with the flat side away from you, slip the needle into the needle bar. When it is in as far as it will go, tighten the needle clamp screw with screwdriver provided in the accessory kit.

NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART

: Lightweight: Batiste, Dim

Fine::Me_cerJ_e_:_:co_n :'_:::_:!::_i/-:!Chiffon, Silks, Synthetic J_

Fine Lace, Organza, Crepe,

Taffetta. Voile, Organdy _

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Medium Weight: Cotton

Blends, Percale, Gingha

Shantung, Pique,

Satin. Knits, Vinyl, Suitings,

Linen, Wool Crepe,

Medium Heavy Weight: Corduroy_

Denim, Wool, Sailcloth, Wool.

Flannel, Gabardine, Velvets_ !-:::/

Leather" " :

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Heavy Weight: Coatings, :;i-:_.::i::.

Upholstery, Cotton DuckiHeavy

Twills, Canvas......

Decorative Top Stitching onla!! :;::{. types of fabric

-"O SET-.Synthetic Knits and Stretch Fabrics:

Presser

foot lever

Presser : foot screw

Presser foot

You have been given a variety of presser

A.Zigzag Stitch Foot

B.Satin Stitch Foot

C.Straight Stitch Foot

D.Zipper Foot

PRESSER FEET

The various presser feet that come with your Kenmore Sewing Machine are designed to help you to do every kind of sewing easily and perfectly.

To change the presser foot:

1.Raise the needle to its highest position by turning hand wheel towards you.

2.Raise the presser bar to its highest position by lifting the presser foot

???lever.

3.Loosen the presser foot screw. (You do not need to remove the screw)

4.Choose the proper foot. Insert from the front.

5.Tighten the screw using the large screwdriver to make certain the foot is secure.

feet:

Now that you are familiar with the controls on your machine and with the accessories provided for the machine, you are ready to start to sew with your new Kenmore sewing machine. Below are some good habits to follow each time you sit down to sew:

. Check the needle-it should be straight, properly set and sharp on the point.

It should b_ the correct size for the fabric and thread being used. Change your needle frequently. Many of the new fabrics made of synthetic blends tend to dull the needles more easily than fabrics made of natural fibers.

. Before placing the material on the machine, see that the ends of the threads have been drawn about 4 inches to the rear of the machine. Hold on to threads during the sewing of the first 3 or 4 stitches of the seam.

. Test the machine stitch on a scrap of fabric you plan to use. The fabric should be double thickness. Adjust the machine for the length of stitch and tension suitable to your fabric.

oFabric should be placed under the presser foot with the bulk of the material to the left of the needle and the right edge of the material placed on the 5/8" seam marking on the needle plate when making a simple seam.

5.Run the machine at a slow even speed. The more pressure you put on the speed control, the faster the machine will sew.

6.Fasten each seam by back tacking at the beginning and end of the seam.

7.Always finish sewing each seam with the needle at its highest point.

8.Guide the fabric gently with your hand in front of the needle. Never pull or hold the fabric in such a way that the normal feeding is altered.

9.When turning the hand wheel manually, always turn it toward you.

GA {MENT CONSTRUCTION STITCHES

STRAIGHT STITCHING

SETTINGS:

Special Stitch Dial- _'olll(Model 1250 only, Special Stitch Variegator- Red mark on top

(Model 1250) Red dot to the left (Model 1240)

Stitch Width Control - Red Dot Stitch Length Control - 8 to 12 Straight Stitch Foot

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Set your machine just as shown in the

.illustration in order to straight stitch. It is important that each dial have the above setting. Before setting turn hand wheel toward you, so that needle is above fabric.

You will find in garment construction that you are doing two types of sewing- temporary and permanent.

??Temporary stitching-Usually the longest stitch possible and often done on a single layer of fabric. The various types of temporary stitching are:

Basting

Stay stitching

Guide line marking

,Permanent stitching-This is the actual stitching that holds the garment together.

Much of this stitching is visible on the outside of the garment and therefore must be good looking.

The best length stitch to use for medium weight fabrics is 10-12 stitches per inch.

This is in the middle range of the Stitch Length Control.

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You must remember to lengthen the stitch for heavier fabrics, multiple layers of fabric and thicker seams. Some of these seams are:

Common two layer seams

Curved two layer seams

Top stitched three, layer seams

Top stitched four layer seams

When you have two seams crossing each other with considerable thickness, sew slowly and carefully so the seam will be as strong as possible in this area.

FASTENING A SEAM (Backtacking)

Be sure both threads are drawn back under the presser foot. Lower needle into fabric about ?? inch from beginning

of seam. Raise the Stitch Length Control to R and stitch in reverse until

needle reaches beginning of seam. Lower the control to again stitch forwards and complete seam. When you reach the end, raise the control and sew back over ?? inch of completed seam.

(Model 1250 only) o , .....

ZIGZAG STITCHING

SETTINGS:

Special Stitch Dial ._o _/,l(Model 1250 only) Special Stitch Variegator- Red mark on top

(Model 1250) Red dot to the left(Model 1240)

Stitch Width Control - 2 to 5

Stitch Length Control-Any setting except White Dot

Zigzag Stitch Foot

This type of stitching greatly expands the use of your machine. This is the feature that enables you to overcast

seams,, applique and monogram.

Simply use the settings indicated in the

illustration for the simple zigzag. Follow

directions given below and in the

following pages for more specific uses.

OVERCASTING

Fig. 1

This is one of the more frequently used zigzag stitches in garment construction.

You may want to overcast along the raw edge of each seam allowance or fold the

raw edge toward the garment and stitch.

Fig. 1 shows the raw edge finished.

Fig. 2 illustrates the folded edge stitch- ed.

Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric

just short of the outside edge. Raw or

worn edges of older garments can be

overcast to prevent further raveling.

(Model 1250 only) 24-

12-

(Model 1250 only) 24-

12-

STRAIGHT STRETCH

STITCHING (Models 1_40, 1250)

SETTINGS'

Special Stitch Dial - _??J,_(Model,l 1250 only) Special Stitch Variegator-Black mark on

top (Model 1250) White circle to the 'left

(Model 1240) Stitc Width Control - Red Dot

Stitch Length Control - All the way down Straight Stitch Foot

Use this special stretch stitch with knitted fabrics and othre fabrics that stretch. Sew

as you do a regular straight stitch seam. The machine will make triple lock stitches back and forth which gives the stretch to the seam. See illustration.

This stitch enables you tO press open your seam as with any straight stitched seam. The seam will stretch with the fabric without breaking the thread.

This is also a good stitch to use on curved seams that will receive a great deal of strain when worn, such as in children's shorts and slacks as well as adult sport clothes.

RICK- RACK STRETCH

STITCHING (Models 1240, 1250)

SETTINGS:

Special Stitch Dial - _o_,ll(Model 1250 only) Special Stitch Variegator-Black mark on

top (Model 1250) White circle to the left

(Model 1240) Stitch Width Control - Any number 2 to 5 Stitch Length Control - All the way down Zigzag Stitch Foot

Use this special stitch for all-purpose heavy duty sewing of stretch fabrics. Sew as you do a regular plain zigzag seam. The machine will make triple lock stitches back and forth of a fixed stitch length, to give the stretch to seam. For further directions, see GENERAL

GUIDANCE FOR SEWING ON STRETCH FABRICS in the next section of the book.

SPECIAL FINISHING STITCHES

After the basic construction of your garment is finished, there are still many finishing touches to be done. To aid your completion of your garment, the Kenmore has been designed to do the following tasks that formerly had to be done by hand.

BLIND HEMMING

(Model 1250 only)

SETTINGS:

24-

Special Stitch Dial - v'v"

Special Stitch Variegator- Red mark on top

Stitch Width Control - 2 to 3

Stitch Length Control - about 8 to 12 Zigzag Stitch Foot

,Finish edge of hem anyway you desire. Turn up hem appropriate width. (Fig. 1)

Finished edge

Fig. 1

PresserF oot

Fig. 3

Fold garment away from hem leaving 1/8" of hem edge extending. (Fig. 2)

Place garment under presser foot in such a manner that straight stitches will be sewn on extended edge. The zigzag stitch should just catch the fold of the garment. (Fig. 3)

Fig. 4

4. Press both sides of the finished hem.

The right side of the garment will show only the blind stitches. (Fig. 4)

finished hem

SATIN STITCHING

SETTINGS:

Special Stitch Dial- {e ',ll(Model1250 only) Special Stitch Variegator- Red mark on top

(Model 1250) Red dot to the

(Model 1250 only) oleft (Model 1240) Stitch Width Control - An'ynumber 2 to 5

Stitch Length Control- Between 24 and white dot

Satin Stitch Foot

Closely spaced zigzag stitches are called satin stitches. This is an attractive stitch used for appliqueing, monogramming, buttonhole making.

Whenever you are using this stitch, it is well to remember to loosen the'tension of

the top thread slightly. The wider the stitch you make, the Iooserthe tension should be.

If you are stitching on a very soft fabric, it is well to use,a backing of tissue paper or interfacing for a well formed stitch. Puckering of the material will be eliminated and the bobbin thread will not be visible on the right side of the fabric.

As with all special stitches, it is best to make a sample design on your fabric before starting the design on the garment.

MENDING

(Model 1250 only)

SETTINGS:

Special Stitch Dial- ..Vv';

Special Stitch Variegator- Red mark on top Stitch Width control - 4 to 5

Stitch Length Control- Any setting except white dot

Zigzag Stitch Foot

To repair a straight or three-cornered tear, position the tear under the needle in such a way that the stitching catches both sides of the tear. When mending a three-cornered tear, stitch from each end to the center. It is well to use a piece of fabric under the tear for reinforce- ment.

BUTTONHOLING

SETTINGS:

Special Stitch Dial - {o Iii(Model 1250 only) Special Stitch Variegator- Red mark on top

(Model 1250) Red dot to the

..--=left(Model 1240) Stitch Width Control - -_.-:

Stitch Length Control- Between 24 and

white dot

Satin Stitch Foot

1 Mark the buttonhole length at both ends and also the center line.

See Fig. 1

,Raise presser foot and turn material and set stitch width control to three. Lower??? presser foot and take one stitch to the left. Point B to C. See Fig. 3

Fig. 3

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BUTTON SEWING

SETTINGS:

Special Stitch Dial - _oa,l: (Model 1250 only)

Special Stitch Variegator- Red mark on top (Model 1250) Red dot to the left (Model 1240)

Feed Dog - Down

Zigzag Stitch Foot

. Align two holes of button with slot of presser foot and lower foot to hold the button securely.

, Turn hand wheel manually until needle point is just above button.

. Adjust stitch width control so needle will enter left hole of the button.

o Turn hand wheel again by hand so

needle enters second hole. Readjust stitch width if necessary. Stitch a number of times.

. Finish sewing with an extra two inches of thread remaining. Draw these threads to reverse side of garment and tie.

BAR TACKING

SETTINGS:

Special Stitch Dial - _,_1_(Model, 1250 only) Special Stitch Variegator- Red mark on top

m(Model 1250) Red dot to the

left(Model 1240) Stitch Width Control - 2 to 5

Stitch Length Control- Between 24 and

white dot

This stitch is similar to a very short satin stitch and is used to reinforce points of strain such as corners of pockets and straps on lingerie.

Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches.

NIAXi -STITCH

STRETCH STITCHING.

(Model 1250 only)

SETTINGS:

Special Stitch Dial - ,,_v_

Special Stitch Variegator- Red mark on top

Stitch Width Control - 2 to 5

The elastic used in lingerie, swimwear

and sportswear may be sewn into place with this stitch.

Simply stitch the elastic into place around, the waist, armhole or leg of the garment.

The elastic may have to be stretched slightly to fit the area of the garment. Try and distribute the elastic evenly by marking it into quarters and matching with corresponding quarter marks of the garment.

FEATHER STRETCH

STITCHING

(Model 1250 only)

SETTINGS:

Special Stitch Dial- ??_,

Special Stitch Variegator - Black mark on top

Stitch Width Control - 3 to 5

Stitch Length Control - All the way down

Zigzag Stitch Foot

This specially designed stitch is very useful to sew on appliques, insert panels and lace when making lingerie or girdles. For further directions, see GENERAL

GUIDANCE FOR SEWING ON STRETCH FABRICS in the next section of the book.

DARNING

SETTINGS:

Special Stitch Dial - _olII (Model 1250 only) Special Stitch Variegator- Red mark on top

(Model 1250) Red dot to the left (Model 1240)

Stitch Width Control- Red Dot

Feed Dog - Down

No Presser Foot

Remove presser foot, stretch fabric be- tween embroidery hoops with hole centered. Draw the bobbin thread up through the fabric by holding the top thread and taking one stitch at the spot where you wish to start darning.

Lowering the presser bar, start sewing at a slow to medium speed. Move the fabric back and forth with a steady rhythm to cover the darning area. When it is covered, turn the fabric and sew another layer of stitching across the first layer of stitching.

WRITING AND

MONOGRAMMING

SETTINGS'

Free hand

Stitch Width Control - Any setting

Feed Dog- Down

No Presser Foot

Draw initials or words to be sewn on fabric and fit fabric into embroidery hoops. Writing is done with either zigzag or straight stitching. Remove presser foot. Set stitch width for straight or zigzag stitches as desired. S!ip hoop and fabric under the needle, lower presser bar and take one stitch to raise bobbin thread through fabric. Using a medium speed, stitch along marked outline, guiding fabric carefully by hands.

ZIPPER APPLICATION

SETTINGS:'

Special Stitch Dial - _o'I,(Modelt 1250 only) Special Stitch Variegator- Red mark on top

(Model 1250) Red dot to the left(Model 1240)

Stitch Width Control - Red Dot Stitch Length Control - 10 to 12 Zipper Foot

Fig_ 1

REGULAR ZIPPER

The foot is adjustable for use on the right or left side of the needle when

sewing the regular type of zipper. Adjust the foot so the needle clears the side

notch on the foot. See Fig. 1. Carefully follow directions given on the zipper package.

INVISIBLE ZIPPER

Adjust the foot so the needle is sewing

through the center hole of the foot at4

one groove of the foot is ;i;i_;:_g on _, teeth of the zipper. See Fig. 2. Folle_, the zipper manufacturer's instructions.

After zipper has been inserted, finish

Fig. 2 sewing seam by shifting foot to side position sewing through side notch.

CORDING

Foot can also be used to make cording for slipcovers etc. Cover a cord with a strip of bias fabric and sew as sh'own in Fig. 3.

Fig. 3

GUIDANCE For Your Selection of the Best Kind of

Stitch For Your Stretch Fabrics,

STRAIGHT STRETCH (Models 1240, 1250)

RICK-RACK STRETCH

(Models 1240, 1250)

FEATHER STRETCH (Model 1250)

;'VVVV

MAXI STITCH STRETCH

(Model 1250)

WVVv

PLAIN ZIGZAG

'VV_f

BLIND STITCH

(Model 1250)

USE

Use on stretch knit fabrics. 'Use to repair knit ready made garments where seams need give. Use to seam areas of stress in children's and adult sports- wear-crotch seams, armholes', etc. Sew center seam of men's neck ties. Sew any seam that is on the bias and must give.

Use for all-purpose heavy duty sewing of stretch fabrics. Same usages as that of zigzag stitch on lighter weight stretch fabrics.

Sew appliques, insert panels and lace on lingerie and girdles.

Sew on all types of elastics in swim- wear, lingerie, and sportswear.

USE

Use for all-purpose stretch sewing, seam finishing, edge finishing, or attaching stretch laces.

Overcast seam finishing on all types of stretch fabrics.

Flexible blind hemming.

Nylon Tricot

Terry Cloth

Regular

Corduroy

Terry Cloth

Stretch

Leather

Stretch knits for Swimwear and Ski wear or Girdles

Straight stretch or Rick-Rack

stretch. (Model 1240, 1250) Feather stretch. (Model 1250)

Blind hem. (Model 1250)

Straight or simple zigzag.

Straight stretch or Rick-Rack stretch. (Model 1240, 1250) Feather stretch. (Model 1250) Maxi stitch stretch. (Model 1250)

Straight or simple zigzag.

Straight stretch or Rick-Rack stretch. (Model 1240, 1250) Feather stretch. (Model 1250) Maxi stitch stretch. (Model 1250) Mending stitch. (Model 1250)

Sharp new needle, Size 9 or 11.

Synthetic thread.

Mercerized thread.

Size 14 needle.

Mercerized thread.

Size 14 needle.

Mercerized or silk thread. Size 14 needle.

Pressure on presser foot.

Synthetic thread.

Sharp new needle Size 9 or 11.

Lace Seam tape.

Pre-shrunk zippers.

New fabrics are coming on the market all the time. Remember that soft fabrics may need to be stabilized a little. This is especially true when buttonholing, monogramming, or design sewing as the stitches are so close together. A backing of tissue paper or interfacting may assist you in your sewing. The paper may be torn away and the interfacing cut away after sewing. Check your fabric by making samples of the designs, monograms, or buttonholes on a scrap of fabric before sewing on your garment.

Checking

Performance Problems WHATTODO

PROBLEM

|rregular

Stitches

Breaking

Needle

Bunching of

Thread

PROBABLE CAUSE

Incorrect size needle.

improper threading;

Light pressure on presser foot. Loose presser foot,

Unevenly wound bobbin, Nicks or burrs on shuttle,

Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate, i!; _

Pulling fabric.

Incorrect size needle.

Incorrect setting of needle.

Loose presser foot;

backunder presser foot before starting; seam.

lnco, ectthreadltensiOn(s).....

Light pressure on presser foot:

Using: twodifferent sizes or kinds of thread.;

Bent: or blunt needle.

Loose presser: foot_:

Fabri??! too::sheer!or tOO..soft; _

CORRECTION

Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.

Rethread machine.

Tighten upper thread tension.

Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.

Increase pressure on presser foot.

Reset presser foot.

Rewind bobbin.

Replace shuttle, or polish off burrs completely,

Replace needle plate; or polish off burrs completely.

Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.

Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.

Reset needle.

Reset presserfoot,

When starting a seam be sure to draw both threads under and back of presser foot about 4" and hold until a few stitches

are formed.

Reset thread tension(s).

Increase pressure on presser foot.

Upper thread and bobbin thread should be same size ancj kind.

insert new needle; Reset presser foot.

Use underlay of tissue paper.

Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric. Use "Q N E_:Dt,_:,_.

Insert new needle,

Reset needle.

Loosen upper thread tension. increase pressure on presser foot.

Breaking Upper

Thread

: .... Starting to stitch too:fast.

improper: :threading.

Tight upperithread tension. incorrect size needle

Sharp eye in needle.

Nicks or burrs on shuttle;

Nir,,ks or burrs:at hole of needle plate.:

Start to stitch at a medium speed,

Rethread machine,

Loosen upper thread tension.

Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.

Insert new needle.

Replace shuttle, or polish off burrs completely.

Replace needle plate, or polish off burrs completely.

Breaking Bobbin:

Thread

Fabric not

Moving

Machine Jamming:

Knocking Noise

Improper bobbin case threading,

Tight bobbin thread tension, Lint in bobbin case or shuttle;

Feed dog down:

Light pressure on presser foot.

Thread knotted :_under :fabric.

Thread caught in shuttle.

Check bobbin case threading.

Loosen bobbin thread tension,

Clean bobbin case and shuttle.

Raise feed dog.

Increase pressure on presser foot.

Place both threads back under presser foot before beginning to stitch.

Disassemble and clean shuttle.

Caring for the Machine

CLEANING AND OILING

Fig. 1 Cleaning the feed dogs with a brush.

To insure the best possible operation of your machine, it is necessary to keep the essential parts clean at all times. Using a small brush, remove the lint that accumulates in the shuttle area and

Fig. 1 around the feed dogs.

Fig. 2 Parts of the Shuttle Assembly

To Clean the Shuttle Area'

1. This area must be kept free of dust, lint and occasional tangled thread. Raise the needle bar to its highest point and remove the bobbin case.

2. Push levers of shuttle race aside and lift shuttle race cover and shuttle out.

3. Clean the shuttle race with small brush.

. Put a drop of sewing machine oil on the center pin of the shuttle and shuttle race. (see arrows)

To Replace Shuttle Assembly:

1. Position shuttle race as illustrated so

that race is forming half moon on the left side of the machine.

hook

Hold shuttle by center pin and po- sition shuttle so as to form a half

moon on the right side. Pointed hook will be on the bottom.

Place shuttle race cover into place over shuttle assembly.

4.Snap the levers into position.

Shuttle Race

Fig, 2

SEWING MACHINE

Now that you have purchased your Sewing Machine, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck and Co. or Simpsons-Sears Limited Stores. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.

The model number of your Sewing Machine will be shown on your nomenclature plate on the front side of bedplate of your Sewing Machine. See Section 1, Page 2 for location.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING INFORMATION :

*MODEL NUMBER *NAME OF ITEM *PART DESCRIPTION

If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for handling.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A. and

SIMpSONS-SEARS LIMITED, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Part No. 52917