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Sears 385. 12708, 385. 12714, 385. 12712, 385. 12710 owner manual Table Ofcontents

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SECTION 1.	KNOW THE MACHINE
A Portable Case or Cabinet is Avaialble		3
Locate and Identify the Parts		3_4
Identify the Accessories		4
SECTION 2.	PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING
Set Up the Machine		5_7
•	Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power	S
•	Foot Control Use	5
•	Setting Spool Pins	6
•	Adjust the PresserFoot Lever	6
•	Thread Cutter	6

•Free Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table . . . 7


•	Accessories Storage Box					'	7
•	Change the PresserFoot						7
Choose the Needle and Thread							7_8
•	To Change the Needle						7
•	Check the Needle						B
•	Fabric,			Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart		......	8
Prepare the					Bobbin		9_10
•	To	Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine				......	9
•	Wind the				Bobbin		9_10
•	Insert the				Bobbin into the Bobbin Case		10
Prepare the Top Thread							11_12
•	Thread the Needle						11
•	Pick Up the Bobbin Thread						12
Adjust the Top Thread Tension							13_14
Reverse Stitch Control							14
Stitch		Selector					15
Stitch		Length Control					16
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance							16
Starting			To Sew				17
SECTION 3.	LEARN			THE STITCHES
Straight			Stitches				18_22
•	Straight Stitch						18
•	Use the Seam Guides						18
•	Turn a Square Corner						18
•	Topstitching						19
•	Left Needle Position						19
•	Sew in a Zipper						20_21

•	Use the			Darning			Plate		22
•	Darning				...............................				22
Zigzag Stitches									23_30
•	Basic Zigzag								23
•	Satin	Stitch							24
•	Applique				...............................				25
•	Bar Tacklng								25
•	Sew a Button								26
•	Overcasting Stitch								27
•	Three-Step				Zigzag				28
•	LaceWork				..............................				28
•	Blind	Hemming					..........................		29
•	Shell Stitching					(Models 12712and 12714)			30
•	Box	Stitching (Model 12714						only)	30
Stretch		Stitches							31 _33
•	Straight			Stretch			..........................		31
•	Rick-Ruck				Stretch				31
•	Smocking				..............................				32
•	Overcast			Stretch			Stitching		32
• Serging				or Pine		Leaf Stretch		Stitching
	(Models			12712		and 12714)			33
•	Elastic Stretch Stitch (Model 12714 only)								33
Buttonholes				.............................					34_35
SECTION 4.	PERFORMANCE						PROBLEMS CHART
What to		Do When					........................		36_37
SECTION 5.	CARE		FOR THE				MACHINE
Replacing			the Light				Bulb		38
Cleaning the					Machine				38_39
•	Clean the				Feed Dogs				38
•	Clean the				Shuttle		Race		39
Oiling the			Machine				..........................		40
•	Oil behind				the Face Cover Plate and Under
	Arm	Cover Plate					..........................		40
•	Oil the		Underside				.........................		40
PARTS LIST									41
INDEX									42

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SFA/RS Kenmore Sewing Machine Sears Canada INCTable Ofcontents Where Portable Case or Cabinet is AvailableLocate and Identify the Parts Full line of sewing cabinets is available at yourIdentify the Accessories Sure slightry Machine, be sure the power switch isLight/power switch is turned on. If you are Foot Control UseAdjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread Cutter Choose the Needle and Thread To Change the Needle Set Up Machine Free-Arm Sewing the RemovableAccessory Storage Box Change the Presser Foot Extension TableOrange Stretch fabricsPrepare the Bobbin To Removethe BobbinCasefrom the Machine Wind the Bobbin Prepare the Top Thread Thread the Needle ILuLfTo 6 inches of thread clear Top thread Back Presser foot, leavingBest tension will depend on Adjust the Top Thread TensionTop tension Too Tight Too Loose Just Right Reverse Stitch ControlStitch Selector ModelStitchSelector Stitches Adjusting Stretch Stitch BalanceStitch Length Control I12--3Stardng To Sew Stitch selector Straight StitchesRaise the presser foot and remove the fabric Straight Stitch Set the MachineHeresHow Pierces Straight Stitches Sew in a Zipper Fabric PreparationPut the right sides of the fabric to SideLearnthe Stitches Straight Stitches Usethe DarningPlate Presser foot StretchWith Zigzag Stitches Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Satin StitchTop thread tension Stitch Applique Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selectorSewa Button Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Learn the STI,TCHESOvercasting Stitch Three-step zigzag stitch is especial- ly useful for Pillows become more elegant when trimmed with laceZigzag Stitches Seam FinishingBlind Hemming Weight Fabric1/4Zigzag foot Shell Stitching Models 12712Position Stretch StitchesStraight Stretch Rick-Rack StretchRaveling Needle, which effectively prevents skipped stitches Stretch StitchesElastic Stretch Stitch Model 12714 only Serglng or Pine Leaf Stretch StitchinStop sewing at the left stitch ButtonholesFor more density, turn the dial For less density, turn the dial towardOpener Bl--r-lAt r m Cut the holeFabric very sheer or very soft Incorrect ThreadSizes or kinds of thread Bent or blunt needlePerformance Problems Chart Needle plate Replacing Light Bulb Cleaning the MachineUse a lint brush to clean the feed UnplugAssembly Shuttle and shuttle race. Do notOver-oil Snap the levers back into the original position Oiling the Machine Left side of the cover. Tilt the machine head backRemove bottom cover. Oil points in illustration 131415 Parts List9I0 Problems chartStorage box Arm cover plateThis warranty gives you For 25 years from Date90-DAY Sears Canada INC., TORONTO, ONT M5B 2B8

Sears 385. 12708, 385. 12714, 385. 12712, 385. 12710 owner manual Table Ofcontents