Sears 385. 1254180, 385. 1264180, 385. 1274180 owner manual Oilingthe Machine

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Oilingthe Machine

Oil

the

machine

m all areas

shown

on

the next

two

pages

at

least

once

a year;

otherwise

the

machine

can

become

sluggish

or will

knock loudly,

tf you

use

the

machine

frequently,

oil

the

machine under

the top

cover

about

every

three months,

In case machne

_s not used

for an extended t_meo oil It

before

sewing.

Use good quality

sewing

machine

oil.

One

or

two

drops

of oil

ts sufficient.

Remove

excess

oil, otherwise

it

may

stain fabric,

Kenmore sewing machine oil _savailable at vour nearest Sears retail store.

NOTE: Unplug the machine before oiling.

Oil behind the Face Cover Plate

Oil under the Top Cover

Open face cover plate and oil points m ilfustrat_on. Use only a drop of oil; do not over-oil.

Remove top cover plate to oil potnts indicated in top of machine head. To remove cover plate, loosen up two top screws and lift the cover plate as illustrated.

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Contents 385 Kenmore Sewing Machine SEARS. Roebuck and COTableofcontents LoCate and identify the Parts APortable Case OtCabinet is AvaiiasieClutchKnob Identify the AcCeSsories = Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power Set Up the MachineAdjust the Presser Foot Lever Set Upthe MacinePage Toops Waistline Setl Up the MaChine= Free-Arm Sewing StitchingZigzag toot Presser Foot Types Know What the Presser Feet WillDoHeavy Choose Your Needle and ThreadYou Choose Your Needle and ThreadToward you Prepare the BobbinThrough = Wind the Bobbin= insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case € Thread Your Needle Prepare Your Top ThreadLeaving EFo1R SEAdjust the Top Thread Tension Too Tight Too Loose Just R ight IVlode 12741l Model Stitch SelectorSooVooL Starting To Sew On p Check Chart On p Practical Stitch ChartStitch Length Practical Stitch ChartSet the Machine Straight StitchesUse the Seam Guides Turn a Square CornerUse the Darning Plate Darning Straight Stretch Zigzag Stitches Seep £01Basic Zigzag Section Stitc Zigzag Stitches = Applique Set the Machine= Bar Tacking Set the Machine Interfacing MonogrammingSt chselector Sewa Button Set the Machine= Overcasting Stitch Set the Mchme Seam Finishing MendingSetthe Machine Iiiil iii! !i i i i ! iiSet Machine Blind HemmingLaceWork EctionTiE ButtonholesSelector To Sew Sew in a ZipperStop about 2 from the top Sew in a ZipperShell Stitch ing M odels 12741 LingereFor best effect Set What to Do When ProblemProblem Probable Cause Correction Your Cleaning the MachineReplace the Light Bulb Tight bulb= Clean the Shuttle Race Oilingthe Machine Oil the Underside I ii!i,iiPart Parts ListExtension IndexWarranty On Sewing Machine Head WarrantySewing Machine