Sears 385. 12708, 385. 12714 Replacing Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine, Unplug, Needle plate

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SECTION 5.

CARE FOR THE

MACHINE

 

 

 

 

Replacing the

Light Bulb

Cleaning the Machine

 

 

 

 

To insure that your machine operates at its best, you need to keep the essential parts clean at all times.

 

 

The feed dogs and shuttle race areas can attract dust and lint. Your machine can become sluggish or knock loudly if a thread

 

 

is caught.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check

and

clean those

areas

about

every three months under normal use.

 

 

If you

sew

frequently,

clean

more

often.

T T

1.Unplug the machine and open the face cover.

CAUTION! The light bulb could be

HOT. Protect your

fingers when you handle it.

2.Push the bulb up and turn the bulb counter*clockwise to remove it,

3.Put the new bulb in by pushing it up and turning it clockwise.

Clean the Feed Dogs

Follow these

directions:

 

 

 

1,

Unplug

the machine.

Remove

2. Use a lint brush to clean the feed

3. Replace needle plate.

 

presser foot and needte.

 

dogs.

 

 

Using a screw driver, remove

 

 

 

needle plate.

 

 

 

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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