Sears 385. 1884180 owner manual Sears Canada NC, Kenmore Sewing Machine

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SEARS CANADA NC,

Dear Customer:

You have just invested m a very fine zigzag sewing machme. Before using your new Kenmore machine,

please pause for a moment and carefully read this booklet which contains instructtons on how to operate and care for your machine.

Specific instructions are given on threading, tension adjustments, cleamng, oiling, etc_ Th_s wilt help you

obtain the best sewing results and avoid unnecessary service expense for conditions beyond our control.

Advice on the operation and care of your machine is always available at your nearest Sears Retail Store,

Please remember, if you have questions about your machine or need parts and service, always mentton the model number and seria_ number when you inquire.

Kenmore Sewing Machine

Record _n space provided betow the mode_ number and serial number of this appliance. The model number and serial number

are located on the nomenclature plate, as identified on Page 3 of th_s booklet,

Model No..385.Serial No,

Retain these numbers for future reference,

THIS MODEL IS A CENTER NEEDLE, LOW BAR SEWING MACHINE.

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Contents Sewing Machine Sears Canada NC Kenmore Sewing MachineTable of Contents Know Your Machine Portable Case or Cabinet is AvailablePage Bobbin Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power OFFPressure Dial should Reset at Machine is running= Thread Cutter = Setting Spool Pins= Adjust the Presser Foot Lever Foot= Free-Arm Sewing the Removable Extension Table To removeOranycirculargarmentarea Orareasofwearinchildrensclothes Etc To Attach Changethe Presser FootZigzag Foot To Snap OnPresserFoot Types Zipper Edges Sliding Buttonhole FootUse this GuideQu liter Topstitching = Presser Foot TypesButtonhole Foot FabNcs Check Your NeedleTo Change Your Needle Onto = To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine = Wind the BobbinPut Pin With Thread Winding DirectionInsertthe Bobbin into the Bobbin Hotder Thread Your Needle Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread Toward InchesAdjust the Top Thread Tension TopIs set Indicator panelTop tension Too Tight Too Loose Is upStremh Stitch Position = Three Needle PositionWidth Needle positionThree Needle Position Sem On p Check ChartII1 III Refer to 52 ~3N6 Stitch ShellOn p.15 Onp Stitch Refer toOn p 155 ZoneCheck Turn a Square Corner Control 0 grog Use the Darning PlateUse the darning plate in the following ways Thread tensionCenter Out Control orangeControl 2 to Plate and replace foot holder and foot When you finish darning, remove the darningHeresHow Basle Zigzag Set the Machine Contro I toContro 3 to Very short Applique= Bar Tacking Pressure dial2Embroidery Zigzag foot Darning plate Sew a Button=dth control = Rick-Rack Stretch Stitch length ControlThree-Step Zigzag Stitch width control 5 toSat the Machine Overcast Stretch StitchingSarging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitchin Zi£rzegfootWeight Set the Machine Stitch width Control LightIlili!!ii!iiilji Cuffs = Learningto Sew ButtonholesHave Or where31controt Stitch wdthControl 3 to Controt 2 toPage Buttonhole foot Pins a Lever Buttonhole Marked buttonhole End ol opemng Openthezipper Cosethe zipper and turn Control 3 to 8Stitch Iength control orange zone Set the Machine Stitch widthLingerie Smocking Control 3 to 6 2Zigzag foot Stlchwidth control 3 to Zigzag tootIii¸!iiiiii¸...........i Positron Stitch width control 3 toStitch length controt Contro green Satin stitchWhatto do when Improper IncorrectInsert Vacuum Cover plate byDriver Parts List 813404013 B868102403202 655t1920 Overedge foot 13, 27, 40, 42 Parts list 6566 PerformancePlug connector Portable Buttonhole Making 4551 Opener Template 6566Two-point Box Zipper Application 5253 Foot T2, 26 6566Settingupyourmachine Stitch SelectorPage Practical Stitch Chart FAGOT,NGWarranty YearVisit Sewing Machine385