Sears 385. 12712, 385. 12714 Incorrect Thread, Sizes or kinds of thread, Bent or blunt needle

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SECTION

4.

PERFORMANCE

PROBLEMS CHART

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What to Do When

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEM

 

 

PROBABLE

CAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect

size needle,

 

 

Choose

correct

 

size

needle

for

thread

and

fabric,

 

 

 

 

 

Improper

threading,

 

 

 

Rethread

machine,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loose

upper

thread

tension.

 

Tighten

upper

thread

tension.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Irregular

Stitches

Pulling

fabric.

 

 

 

 

 

Do not

 

pull

fabric;

guide

it

gently.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loose

presser

foot,

 

 

 

Reset

presser

foot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unevenly

wound

bobbin,

 

 

Rewind

 

bobbin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate.

Replace

needle

 

plate,

or

polish

 

off

burrs

completely.

 

 

 

 

 

Pulling

fabric.

 

 

 

 

 

Do not

 

pull

fabric;

guide

it

gently.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect

size

needle.

 

 

Choose

 

correct

 

size

needle

for

thread

and

fabric.

 

 

Breaking

Needle

Incorrect

setting

of

needle.

 

Reset

needle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loose

presser

foot.

 

 

 

Reset

presser

foot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upper

and

lower

threads

not drawn

back

When

starting

a seam

be

sure to

draw

both

 

threads

under

and

Bunching

of

Thread

under

presser

foot

 

before

starting

seam.

back of

presser

foot

about

4"

and

hold

until

a few

stitchs

are

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

formed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect

thread

tension(s).

 

Reset

thread

tension(s).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using two different

sizes or kinds of thread.

Upper

thread

and bobbin

thread

should

be

same size and

kind,

Puckering

 

Bent or blunt needle.

 

 

Insert

new

needle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loose presser foot.

 

 

 

Reset

presser

foot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fabric very sheer or very soft.

 

Use underlay

of

tissue

paper.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents SFA/RS Kenmore Sewing Machine Sears Canada INCTable Ofcontents Locate and Identify the Parts Portable Case or Cabinet is AvailableFull line of sewing cabinets is available at your WhereIdentify the Accessories Light/power switch is turned on. If you are Machine, be sure the power switch isFoot Control Use Sure slightryAdjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread Cutter Accessory Storage Box Change the Presser Foot Set Up Machine Free-Arm Sewing the RemovableExtension Table Choose the Needle and Thread To Change the NeedleOrange 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 ControlModel Stitch SelectorStitchSelector Stitch Length Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch BalanceI12--3 StitchesStardng To Sew Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric Straight StitchesStraight Stitch Set the Machine Stitch selectorHeresHow Put the right sides of the fabric to Straight Stitches Sew in a Zipper Fabric PreparationSide PiercesLearnthe Stitches Presser foot Stretch Straight Stitches Usethe DarningPlateWith 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 Zigzag Stitches Pillows become more elegant when trimmed with laceSeam Finishing Three-step zigzag stitch is especial- ly useful forBlind Hemming Weight Fabric1/4Zigzag foot Shell Stitching Models 12712Straight Stretch Stretch StitchesRick-Rack Stretch PositionRaveling Needle, which effectively prevents skipped stitches Stretch StitchesElastic Stretch Stitch Model 12714 only Serglng or Pine Leaf Stretch StitchinFor more density, turn the dial ButtonholesFor less density, turn the dial toward Stop sewing at the left stitchAt r m Bl--r-lCut the hole OpenerSizes or kinds of thread Incorrect ThreadBent or blunt needle Fabric very sheer or very softPerformance Problems Chart Use a lint brush to clean the feed Replacing Light Bulb Cleaning the MachineUnplug Needle plateShuttle and shuttle race. Do not AssemblyOver-oil Snap the levers back into the original position Left side of the cover. Tilt the machine head back Oiling the MachineRemove bottom cover. Oil points in illustration 131415 Parts ListStorage box Problems chartArm cover plate 9I0For 25 years from Date This warranty gives you90-DAY Sears Canada INC., TORONTO, ONT M5B 2B8

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