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To reverse stitch, hold down this con- trol during sewing.

Release to sew forward again.

Now that you are famillar with the controls on your machine and wlth the accessories provided for the machine,

you are ready to start to sew with your new Kenmore sewing machine. Below are some good habits to follow each time you sit down to sew:

1.Inspect the needle, tt should be straight, properly set and sharp on the point, It should be the correct size

for the fabric and thread being used. Do not be afraid to change your needle frequently, Many of the new fabrics made of synthetic blends tend to du!l the needles more easily than fabrics made of natural fibers.

2.Before placing the material on the machine, see that the ends of the threads have been drawn about 4

inches to the rear of the machine, Hold on to threads during the sewing of the first 3 or 4 stitches of the seam.

3.Test the machine stitch on a scrap of fabric you plan to use, The fabric should be double thickness, Adiust the machine for the length of stitch and tension suitable to your fabric.

4, Fabric should be placed under the presser foot with the bulk of the material to the left of the needle and the right edge of the material placed on the 5/8" seam marking on the needle plate when making a simple

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5.Run the machine at a slow even speed. The more pressure you put on the foot contro!, the faster the machine will sew.

6.Fasten each seam by back tacking at the beginning and end of the seam.

7.Always finish sewing each seam with the needte at its highest point.

8, Guide the fabric gently with your hand in front of the needle. Never pull or hold the fabric in such a way that the normal feeding is altered,

9.When turning the hand wheel manually, always turn it toward you,

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Contents Sewing Machine Kenmore Sewing Machine Sears Canada NCTable of Contents Portable Case or Cabinet is Available Know Your MachinePage Bobbin OFF Plug in the Machine and Switch on the PowerMachine is running Pressure Dial should Reset atFoot = Setting Spool Pins= Adjust the Presser Foot Lever = Thread CutterTo remove = Free-Arm Sewing the Removable Extension TableOranycirculargarmentarea Orareasofwearinchildrensclothes Etc Changethe Presser Foot To AttachTo Snap On PresserFoot TypesZigzag Foot Guide Sliding Buttonhole FootUse this Zipper EdgesQu liter FabNcs Check Your Needle = Presser Foot TypesButtonhole Foot TopstitchingTo Change Your Needle Pin With Thread Winding Direction = To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine = Wind the BobbinPut OntoInsertthe Bobbin into the Bobbin Hotder Thread Your Needle Toward Inches Pick Up Your Bobbin ThreadTop Adjust the Top Thread TensionIs up Indicator panelTop tension Too Tight Too Loose Is setStremh Stitch Needle position = Three Needle PositionWidth PositionThree Needle Position Sem Refer to 52 ~ Check ChartII1 III On pStitch Shell 3N6On p.15 Stitch Refer to OnpZone CheckOn p 155 Turn a Square Corner Thread tension Use the Darning PlateUse the darning plate in the following ways Control 0 grogControl orange Control 2 toCenter Out When you finish darning, remove the darning HeresHowPlate and replace foot holder and foot Contro I to Basle Zigzag Set the MachineContro 3 to Pressure dial2 Applique= Bar Tacking Very shortEmbroidery Sew a Button =dth controlZigzag foot Darning plate Stitch length Control = Rick-Rack StretchStitch width control 5 to Three-Step ZigzagZi£rzegfoot Overcast Stretch StitchingSarging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitchin Sat the MachineSet the Machine Stitch width Control Light WeightIlili!!ii!iiilji Or where = Learningto Sew ButtonholesHave CuffsControt 2 to Stitch wdthControl 3 to 31controtPage Buttonhole foot Pins a Lever Buttonhole Marked buttonhole End ol opemng Openthezipper Cosethe zipper and turn Set the Machine Stitch width LingerieControl 3 to 8Stitch Iength control orange zone Control 3 to 6 2 SmockingZigzag foot Zigzag toot Stlchwidth control 3 toIii¸!iiiiii¸...........i Stitch width control 3 to Stitch length controtPositron Satin stitch Contro greenWhatto do when Incorrect InsertImproper Cover plate by VacuumDriver Parts List 655t B868102403202 813404013Buttonhole Making 4551 Opener Template 6566 Overedge foot 13, 27, 40, 42 Parts list 6566 PerformancePlug connector Portable 1920Zipper Application 5253 Foot T2, 26 6566 Two-point BoxStitch Selector SettingupyourmachinePage FAGOT,NG Practical Stitch ChartYear WarrantySewing Machine 385Visit