Sears 385.1915 owner manual SetUp Machine, Operating Instructions

:SetUp	the	Machine	(Continued)
• Set the	Foot	Control	e Check the Feed Balance Dial	• Set the Pressure Adjusting Lever
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Pressu re

adjustin# lever

Foot control Open race cover plate

The foot controi regutates the speed at which you

Sew.

"To increase speed, gently press down with the bail of

your foot.

To decrease speed, release your foot pressure slightly.

NOTE: The foot control is sensitive and will increase or decrease your sewing speed immediately. Practice on a scrap of fabric to regulate your sewing speed to your taste and needs.

For most sewing, thegroove in the Feed Balance Dial should point to the arrow (" _ ").

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

Buttonholes (See p. 70 for details).

Any "stretch" stitch such as patterns _[_, [],

[] _ _ ,[_ _ [_ and monogramm,ng when sew_ng on special fabrtcs.

The pressure adjusting lever should be set at "3" for

regular sewing. Reduce the pressure to "2" for

applique, cut work, drawn work, basting and embroidery.

Set the pressure to "1" when sewing chiffon, lace,

organdy and other fine fabrics. Velours and knits with a lot of stretch may also require a "1" setting.

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

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

"For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,

reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way."

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

385.19150000 through 385. 19150999 and 385. 19153690." (For U.S.A. market only)