Sears 385. 1884180 owner manual Incorrect, Insert, Improper

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PROBLEM

PROBABLE

CAUSE

CORRECTION

incorrect

s_ze needle,

Choose

correct

s_ze needle

for

thread

and

fabNc.

SMpping

Stitches

Bent

or

blunt

needle,

insert

new

needle.

Incorrect

setting

of

needle.

Reset

needle.

Tight

upper

thread

tension,

Loosen

upper

thread

tension.

Starting

to

stEtch

too

fast.

Start

to

stitch

at

a medium

speed,

improper

threading.

Rethread

machine.

Breaking

Upper

Thread

Tight

upper

thread

tension.

Loosen

upper

thread

tension.

Incorrect

size

needle.

Choose

correct

s_ze needle

for

thread

and

tabnc.

Sharp

eye

m needle.

Insert

new

needle.

Nicks

or

burrs

at

hole

of

needle

plate.

Replace

needle

plate,

or

polish

off burrs compfetely.

Improper

bobbin

threading.

Check

bobbin

threading.

Breaking

Bobbin

Thread

Lint

in

bobbin

holder

or

hook

race,

Clean

bobbin

holder

and

hook

race.

Remove

darning

plate.

Darning

plate

In

place.

Adjust

Stitch

Length

Control.

Stitch

Length

set

at

0.

Place

both

threads back

under

presser

foot

before beginning

Fabric

not Moving

Thread

knotted

under

fabrfc,

to stitch.

Push-pull

clutch

is disengaged.

Push

in

the

clutch.

Machine

Jamming

Knocking

Thread

caught

m

hook

race.

Disassemble

and

clean

hook race,

Noise

m

bobbin

holder

or

hook

race,

Clean

bobbin

holder

and

hook

race.

Lint

62

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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= Setting Spool Pins = Adjust the Presser Foot Lever= Thread Cutter Foot= Free-Arm Sewing the Removable Extension Table To removeOranycirculargarmentarea Orareasofwearinchildrensclothes Etc To Attach Changethe Presser FootPresserFoot Types To Snap OnZigzag Foot Sliding Buttonhole Foot Use thisZipper Edges GuideQu liter = Presser Foot Types Buttonhole FootTopstitching FabNcs Check Your NeedleTo Change Your Needle = To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine = Wind the Bobbin PutOnto Pin With Thread Winding DirectionInsertthe Bobbin into the Bobbin Hotder Thread Your Needle Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread Toward InchesAdjust the Top Thread Tension TopIndicator panel Top tension Too Tight Too LooseIs set Is upStremh Stitch = Three Needle Position WidthPosition Needle positionThree Needle Position Sem Check Chart II1 IIIOn p Refer to 52 ~3N6 Stitch ShellOn p.15 Onp Stitch Refer toCheck ZoneOn p 155 Turn a Square Corner Use the Darning Plate Use the darning plate in the following waysControl 0 grog Thread tensionControl 2 to Control orangeCenter Out HeresHow When you finish darning, remove the darningPlate and replace foot holder and foot Basle Zigzag Set the Machine Contro I toContro 3 to Applique = Bar TackingVery short Pressure dial2Embroidery =dth control Sew a ButtonZigzag foot Darning plate = Rick-Rack Stretch Stitch length ControlThree-Step Zigzag Stitch width control 5 toOvercast Stretch Stitching Sarging or Pine Leaf Stretch StitchinSat the Machine Zi£rzegfootWeight Set the Machine Stitch width Control LightIlili!!ii!iiilji = Learningto Sew Buttonholes HaveCuffs Or whereStitch wdth Control 3 to31controt Controt 2 toPage Buttonhole foot Pins a Lever Buttonhole Marked buttonhole End ol opemng Openthezipper Cosethe zipper and turn Lingerie Set the Machine Stitch widthControl 3 to 8Stitch Iength control orange zone Smocking Control 3 to 6 2Zigzag foot Stlchwidth control 3 to Zigzag tootIii¸!iiiiii¸...........i Stitch length controt Stitch width control 3 toPositron Contro green Satin stitchWhatto do when Insert IncorrectImproper Vacuum Cover plate byDriver Parts List B868 102403202813404013 655tOveredge foot 13, 27, 40, 42 Parts list 6566 Performance Plug connector Portable1920 Buttonhole Making 4551 Opener Template 6566Two-point Box Zipper Application 5253 Foot T2, 26 6566Settingupyourmachine Stitch SelectorPage Practical Stitch Chart FAGOT,NGWarranty Year385 Sewing MachineVisit