Sears 12781, 12681, 12581, 11682 Care for Your, Replacing the Light Bulb, Cleaning the Machine

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SECTION 5, CARE FOR YOUR

Replacing the Light Bulb

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1.Unplug the machine and open the face cover.

CAUTION!	The light	bulb	will be
	HOT.	Protect	your
	fingers	when	you
	handle it.

2.Push the bulb up and turn the

bulb counter-clockwise to remove it.

Put the new bulb in by pushing it up and turning it clockwise.

MACHINE

Cleaning the Machine

To insure that your machine operates at its best, you need to keep the essential parts clean at all times.

The feed dogs and shuttle race areas can attract dust and lint. Your machine can become sluggish or knock loudly if a thread . is caught.

Check and clean those areas about every three months under normal use.

If you sew frequently, clean more often.

Clean the Feed Dogs

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Follow these		directions:
Unplug		the	machine.		Remove	2.	Use a lint brush and clean the feed	3.	Replace needle plate intoposition.
									Replace needle plate intoposition.
presser	foot		and	needle,			dogs.
Using	a	screw		driver,	remove
needle	plate.

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Contents Sewing Machine SEARS, Roebuck and CO Kenmore Sewing MachineImportant Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Table of Contents Locate and Identify the Parts Portable Case or Cabinet is AvailableFace Cover Plate Identify the Accessories AutoClutchKnobFoot Control Use ChildrenAdjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread Cutter Setting Spool PinSeveral Section Prepare Your Machine for Sewing ExtensionTableFabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart TtmdGreen For Check Your NeedleTo Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine Wind the BobbinPull 3 to Latch Bobbin as shown BobbinThread Your Needle Bring bobbin thread up by pulling Top threadOoI!t LoosePrepareyourmachineforsewing Top tension Too Tight Too Loose Just RightStitch Selector Prepare Your Machine for SewingStitch Length Control Reverse Stitch Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch BalanceReleaseto sew forward again StartingTo Sew Now that you are familiar Kenmore sewing machineUse the Seam Guides Learn the StitchesTurn a Square Corner Straight Stitches Usethe DarningPlate Straight Stretch DarningBe usedo et! f= csand Zigzag Stitches BasicZigzag Satin Stitch Heres HowBar Tacking Zigzag Stitches AppliqueSew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches Sew a Button To strengthen the shank, cutZigzag Stitches Overcasting Stitch Rick-Rack Stretch Section Learn StitchesThis zigzag variation is very useful HeresHow Place the fabric under the presserFoot so that the stitches are made Overcast Stretch Stitching Models 12781, 12681Zigzag Stitches Lace Work Models 12781, 12681Three-Step Zigzag Stitch and Its UsesBlind Hemming Models 12681Stjtch That Be*wcon exteRded=edeStitch selector ButtonholesTop thread tension Stitch length contro control 1 to5 Set the stitch selector at b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches Sew in a Zipper Per, set the zipper foot Right side of the needleStitch across and below Tom of the zipperShell Stitching Models 12781 Smocking Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selectorTop thread tension Stitch length Control 3 to Control 1to Set the stitch length as you desireElastic Stretch Stitch Model 12781 only Box Stitching Model 12781 onlyPosition Top thread tension Stitch Length Control 1 toWhat to Do When Check bobbin case threading Clean bobbin caseand shuttle What to Do WhenSkipping Stitches Breaking Upper Thread Fabric not MovingCleaning the Machine Care for YourReplacing the Light Bulb MachineOccasional tangled thread. Clean the shuttle race area Clean the Shuttle RaceAbout every three months Oiling the Machine Oil points in illustrationParts List Ref. NoShuttle InstructionsExtension IndexZipper application 3031 Memo Memo Warranty SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL