Sears 385.1915 owner manual With, Ventilation

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Your sewing machine is designed and constructed only for HOUSEHOLD use. Read all instruct=on before using this sewing machine,

DA N G ER- Toreduce the risk of electric shock:

1.An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always

unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cteamng.

2_ Always unplug before relampmg. Replace bulb with same type rated 13,2 V d.c., 3 Watts.

3, Do not reach for the appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.

4.Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink, Do not place {n or drop into water or other liquid.

WAR N i N G- Toreducether,skofburns, fire, electric shock,

or injury to persons.

I.Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this appliance ts used by or near children,

2.Use this appliance only for its intended use as described m this manual.

Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

Never operate this appliance if _t has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not

working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into

,water. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service

center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4.

Never operate

the

appliance

with

any

air

opening

blocked.

Keep

 

ventilation

openings

of the

sewing machine

and

foot controller

free from

 

accumulation

of

lint,

dust,

and

loose

cloth.

 

 

 

 

5.Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

6.Do not use outdoors.

7.Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

8.To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ('O"} position, then remove plug from outlet.

9.Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

10, Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.

1t. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.

12, Do not use bent needles.

13.Do not pull or push fabric while stitching.

tt may deflect the needle causing it to break.

14, Switch the sewing machine off ('O') when making any adjustment in

the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like.

15. Atways unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when

removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other adjustments

mentioned in the instruction manual.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT

Be sure to keep machine away heat sources, humidity, and direct

sunlight,

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Contents Sewing Machine With VentilationKenmore Sewing Machine Model No Serial No Retain these numbers for future referenceSection 7276 10tI02103104 Page Locate and Identify the Parts Sectionknow YOtFoot Lever Store the power supply cord Set Up the MachinePlug in the Machine and Switch on the Power SetUp Machine Operating InstructionsAdjust the Presser Foot Lever LeverYou Iid of the accessory storage box lifts open towardSewing accessones are conveniently located BoxClothes Foot Presser Foot Types Zigzag FootSiidng Snap On the Presser Silk-like Fabrics Thicker110 Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length ChartTo Change the Needle Additional spool pin is used to wind To Remove the Bobbin from the MachineHorizontal Spool Pin Ordinary Spool Wind the Bobbin Toward you through the tension Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin HolderPull the thread clockwise Attach the hook cover plateoPrepare the Top Thread Thread the NeedleLeft PreparetheTop Thread Pick Up the Bobbin ThreadButton By pullingAdjust the Top Thread Tension PreparetheT0pThrea d Too Tight Too Loose Just RightMain Function ButtonsDisplay Sharpness Adjusting Knob Control ButtonMode Button 0OTMirror Image Button Clear Button Light Stitch Length Control ButtonLength will be IncreaseMessage Button PressUse the Seam Guides Turn a Square CornerSewing on HeavyFabrics Dropping the Feed DogsSat the Machine BastingICTICE Commonstitching SKI LLS Iii GuidingSew a Button Thread tension$ lo FootAJ Itsas easy at a -- B -- C Set the MachinePut in a Zipper Closethezipperandturnthefabrictop sideup. Spreadflat 16,28 Chart of Sewing F,unctions30,31 13,14 10,19 40,52 41~43,61,62,74Tension Lever Stitch Pattern ChartOn p Refer toOveredge Seam Stitch Pattern Chart On p, t7Stitc H ES Sat,n ifSatin Qua 91 ~ Presser Straight StitchesStraight Stitch Its highest+t --eroot Aj Topstitchlng Set the Machine?Cfi!,,,,, .... i!i!iii?ii!¸iiiii!!¸!iii Effect+ Io--- ooT a Pintucking Sat the Machine+ !0-4 F00 a QuiltingAdjust your fabric accordingly GatheringStraight stretch Il z- 0oTAj Locl*Matic SeamOutlineStretch Ill 18 root Ill I3NWr00T a Satin Stitch Set the Machine Heres HowHeresHow Overcasting Stitch Set the MachineMending Set the Machine FO0 Overedge Seam Sat the Machine00,A Knit Stitch Set the MachineFootA Rick-Rack Stretch Set the MachineFOOTj 114= Adjusting Evenness of Darning Darning Small Rips=L=0B,3Foot Cm 31/321LSTEP2 !- ca sTEP Adjust the Stitch Width and Density Stitch Density in Entire ButtonholeIs EPi Manual BuOnhoiingStitch Density on One Side ForSetthe Machine Himinglad Eging Stitches WS,0 L2.0Foota Is to28 w5.0 L2.0 j Shell StitchEAR N T H E Sl Scallop Stitch Set the MachineCut-Out Work Edging and Applique Set the Machine EachSew this pattern On a seam that s Reinforcing stitchesTESI Already joined and pressed fiat33 Fo0T Fagoting Stitch Sat the MachineElastic Casing Stitch Set the Machine Elastic Stretch Stitch Set the MachineT40 FO01 FFootF Decorate with Geometric PatternsPage F34 Foot l Cross StitchIscki !i!iii¸!iii¸!iiiii Thread tension 2to Or2Thread tensio n 2to8 Pro,sMomo.o Same combination Pressthe next stitch pattern 6 I w- flashTwo Cycle Stitching Step = Test Sewing Pattern CombinationsCycle Stitching by Pressing Mirror image Button Press Auto-LockPattern Single Umts Aid to Programming Memory Lock Alphabet and Numbers Memory lock patternsQF- flash Flash I Ill Combining Letters in Block Style StepCombining Large and Small Letters Step FlashLqT Flash +-flashFlash @ 3E --- P, S . H flash Combining Letters in Script Style StepCursor Press the Edit button again when editing is completedChecking and Editing You r Program To Delete and Add Patterns Add pattern Z between D and E +-flashAccessory To Adjust Distorted PatternsTo Adjust Distorted Letters or Numbers LettersBreaks What to do WhenNeedle thread Skipped stitchesSmoothly Seam puckeringCloth is not feeding Machine doesntworkCleaningthe Machine Oiling the Machine No other oiling is requiredParts List LOl647814042 No Single Needles Ret. No647814031 No Single Needles 647814053 No, 18 Single NeedlesKnit Stitching Large screw driver 101102 Cross stTtching Cut-out WorkGathering Hook cover pate 18, 9g 7273Supply Quilter 12, 13, 51,101102 QuiltingFoot 1213 3638, t0t102 Except FromWiII, tree SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, ILSewing Machine