Sears 385. 1264180 owner manual Set Up the Machine, = Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power

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Set Up the Machine

=Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power

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Power supply plug

swRch\ supply

Machine socket

Machfne

plug

NOTE: Before insarUng the plug into your

machine, be sure the power switch is OFF,

I.Check your outlet to be sure st Is a 110 to 120 Volt AC outlet.

2.Insert the machine plug into the three-prong

machine socket, as shown, it will only fit one way.

3.Insert the power supply plug into the outlet.

4.Push the light and power switch to turn on the power and sewing light,

SAFETY FEATURE:

Your machine wil! not operate unless the

light/power switch is turned on. If you are

interrupted or stop sewing, turn off the

light/power switch to prevent injury to children.

o Foot Control Use

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Foot control

The foot control regulates the speed at which you sew.

To increase speed, gendv press down with the ball of your foot.

To decrease speed, release your foot pres- sure slightly.

NOTE: The foot control is sensitive and

will increase or decrease your

sewing speed _mmed[atety. Practice on a scrap of fabric to

regulate your sewing speed to your taste and needs.

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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 Seep £01 Zigzag StitchesBasic Zigzag Section Stitc = Applique Set the Machine Zigzag Stitches= 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 ZipperLingere Shell Stitch ing M odels 12741For 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