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SEWING MACHINE

Now that you have purchased your Kenmore Sewing Machine, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Sears Service Center. Be sure to pertinent facts when you call or visit.

The model number of your Sewing Machine will be shown on your nomenclature plate on the back of your Sewing Machine. See page 4 for location.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

*PART NUMBER * PART DESCRIPTION * MODEL NUMBER " NAME OF ITEM

If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Canter for handling.

SEARS CANADA INC., TORONTO, ONT M5B 2B8

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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 ControlStitch Selector ModelStitchSelector 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 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 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 plateAssembly 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 ListStorage box Problems chartArm cover plate 9I0This warranty gives you For 25 years from Date90-DAY Sears Canada INC., TORONTO, ONT M5B 2B8