Sears 385.128418 owner manual Problem, Incorrect setting of needle. Tight upper thread tension

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PROBLEM

Skipping Stitches

Breaking Upper Thread

Breaking Bobbin Thread

Fabric not Moving

Machine Jamming Knocking Noise

PROBABLE CAUSE

Incorrect size needle.

Certain knits and synthetics,

Bent or blunt needle,

incorrect setting of needle. Tight upper thread tension.

Starting to stitch too fast.

Improper threading.

Tight upper thread tension,

Incorrect size needle.

Sharp eye in needle.

Nicks or burrs on shuttle.

Nicks or burrs at hole of needle ptate.

Improper bobbin case threading. Lint in bobbin case or shuttle.

Darning plate in place. Stitch Length set at 0. Thread knotted under fabric.

Thread caught in shuttle.

Lint in bobbin case or shuttle.

CORRECTION

Choose correct s_ze needle for thread and fabric. Use "Q NEEDLE',',,.

insert new needle. Reset needle.

Loosen upper thread tension.

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.

Check bobbin case threading.

Clean bobbin case and shuttle.

Remove darning plate.

Adjust Stitch Length Control.

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

Disassemble and clean shuttle.

Clean bobbin case and shuttle.

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SEA/RS SEARS, Roebuck and CO Table of Contents Line CabinetsGeneral WhereAf# Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power Foot Control UseSetting Spool Pins Adjust the Presser Foot Lever= Free*Arm Sewing the Removable Extension Table To removeFree-Arm Sewing TackingPockets SleevesZigzag fooI Straight Stitch loot Presser Foot Types Purple16 Leather = Wind the Bobbin = To Remove the Bobbin Case from the MachinePareith¸gobniliCo.ti.edi Wind the BobbinInsert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case CaseTension OpenThread Your Needle Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread TowardChoose the Correct Tension Tdo Tight Loose=Adj us¼ing Stretch Stitch Reverse Stitcl €otrot Rickrack stretchPage Check 14 Chart Smocking BOX = Straight Stitch Set the Machine Straight tootUse the Darning Plate TopstitchingDarning ClothesBasic Zigzag SettheMachineSatin Stitch Applique Very shortSew a Button This zigzag variation is very useful Zigzag Stitches = Overcast Stretch Stitching Sat the Machine TOp thread tens=on OLBlind Hemming Stitch selector Stitch length TE3 Tto. Co.ti.. d Sewina ZiPper Stop about 2 from the top of the zipper Sheii Stitching Top thread tension control i o Correct IncorrectProblem Incorrect setting of needle. Tight upper thread tensionIscaught = Clean the Shuttle Race =iiioiii ii GiMiiiiiiiii¸¸ Oil behind the Face Cover PlateII¸¸¸ii i i iiiii, !,iiiil Oil the UndersidePartslist Index Warranty Sewing Machine SEARS, Roebuck and CO,, Chicago, IL60684 U.S.A