Sears 385. 12714, 385. 12712 Set Up Machine Free-Arm Sewing the Removable, Extension Table

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SECTION 2.

Set Up the

Machine (Continued)

 

 

Free-Arm

Sewing: the Removable

Accessory Storage Box

Change the Presser Foot

Extension Table

 

 

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PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING

Choose the Needle and Thread

To Change the Needle

(

_",_"k Needle clamp screw

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Flat side

away from

you

To

Remove

the Extension Table

The

lid

of the accessory storage

(for

free-arm

sewing)

box

lifts

open toward you.

1. Grip the table with your index finger Sewing accessories are conveni-

and thumb, as shown,

ently located in the box.

2.Pull gently to the left. The extension table will snap out.

To Attach the Extension Table

(for flat*bed sewing)

1.Insert the tab and the pin into their catches.

2.With your thumb and index finger, gently snap in.

Use the correct presser foot for

the stitch you wish to sew.

To change the various presser feet, raise the presser bar to its highest position by lifting the presser foot lever.

Loosen the presser foot thumb screw, choose the proper foot, insert from the bottom.

Tighten the screw using the large screw driver to make certain the foot is secure.

NOTE: Raise the needle bar to its highest position by turning the hand wheel toward you.

I, Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it toward you.

2, Remove the needle by pulling it down- ward.

3. Insert the new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side away from you.

4.Push the needle up as far as it will go.

5.Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly

with the rarge screwdriver from the accessory box.

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SFA/RS Sears Canada INC Kenmore Sewing MachineTable Ofcontents Portable Case or Cabinet is Available Locate and Identify the PartsFull line of sewing cabinets is available at your WhereIdentify the Accessories Machine, be sure the power switch is Light/power switch is turned on. If you areFoot Control Use Sure slightryAdjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread Cutter Set Up Machine Free-Arm Sewing the Removable Accessory Storage Box Change the Presser FootExtension Table Choose the Needle and Thread To Change the NeedleStretch fabrics OrangePrepare the Bobbin To Removethe BobbinCasefrom the Machine Wind the Bobbin ILuLf Prepare the Top Thread Thread the NeedleTop thread Back Presser foot, leaving To 6 inches of thread clearAdjust the Top Thread Tension Best tension will depend onReverse Stitch Control Top tension Too Tight Too Loose Just RightStitchSelector Stitch SelectorModel Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance Stitch Length ControlI12--3 StitchesStardng To Sew Straight Stitches Raise the presser foot and remove the fabricStraight Stitch Set the Machine Stitch selectorHeresHow Straight Stitches Sew in a Zipper Fabric Preparation Put the right sides of the fabric toSide PiercesLearnthe Stitches With Straight Stitches Usethe DarningPlatePresser foot Stretch Zigzag Stitches Satin Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tensionApplique Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension StitchLearn the STI,TCHES Sewa Button Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selectorOvercasting Stitch Pillows become more elegant when trimmed with lace Zigzag StitchesSeam Finishing Three-step zigzag stitch is especial- ly useful forWeight Fabric1/4 Blind HemmingShell Stitching Models 12712 Zigzag footStretch Stitches Straight StretchRick-Rack Stretch PositionStretch Stitches Raveling Needle, which effectively prevents skipped stitchesSerglng or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitchin Elastic Stretch Stitch Model 12714 onlyButtonholes For more density, turn the dialFor less density, turn the dial toward Stop sewing at the left stitchBl--r-l At r mCut the hole OpenerIncorrect Thread Sizes or kinds of threadBent or blunt needle Fabric very sheer or very softPerformance Problems Chart Replacing Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine Use a lint brush to clean the feedUnplug Needle plateOver-oil Snap the levers back into the original position AssemblyShuttle and shuttle race. Do not Remove bottom cover. Oil points in illustration Oiling the MachineLeft side of the cover. Tilt the machine head back Parts List 131415Problems chart Storage boxArm cover plate 9I090-DAY This warranty gives youFor 25 years from Date Sears Canada INC., TORONTO, ONT M5B 2B8