Sears 385.12514 owner manual Section Performance Problems Chart, What to Do When, Thread

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SECTION

4.

PERFORMANCE

PROBLEMS

 

CHART

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What to Do When

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEM

 

 

PROBABLE

CAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

incorrect

size

needle.

 

Choose

correct

size

 

needle for

thread

and

labric.

Skipping

Stitches

 

Bent

or blunt needle.

 

Insert

new

needle,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

incorrect setting ot needle.

Reset

needle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tight

upper thread tension.

Loosen

upper

thread

tension.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starting

to stitch too last.

Start to stitch

at a medium speed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

improper threading.

 

Rethread

machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tight

upper thread tension.

Loosen

upper

thread

tension.

 

 

 

 

Breaking

Upper

Thread

incorrect

size

needle.

 

Choose

correct

size

 

needle tor

thread

and

fabric.

 

 

 

 

Sharp

eye in needle.

 

insert

new

needle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nicks

or burrs

on shuttle.

Replace

shuttle,

or polish off bum

completely.

 

 

 

 

Nicks

or burrs

at hole ot needle plate.

Replace

needle

plate, or polish

off

burrs completely.

Breaking

Bobbin

Thread

improper bobbin case

threading.

Check

bobbin

case

threading.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lint in bobbin

case or shuttle.

Clean bobbin case and shuttle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Darning

plate

in place.

 

Remove

darning

plate.

 

 

 

 

 

Fabric not Moving

 

Stitch

Length

set at O.

Adjust

Stitch

Length

 

Control.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thread

knotted under

tabric.

Place

both threads

back

under

presser

foot

beore beginning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to stitch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Machine

Jamming

Knocking Noise

Thread

caught

in shuttle.

Disassemble

and clean

shuttle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lint in bobbin

case or shuttle.

Clean bobbin case and shuttle.

 

 

 

 

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Contents SEA/RS SEARS, Roebuckandco Kenmore Sewing MachineImportant Safety Instructions Table of Contents Know the Machine Portable Case or Cabinet is AvailableCatalog Locate and Identify the PartsIdentify the Accessories Ao%le tooiPrepare the Machine for Sewing = Foot Control UsePin Adjust Presser Foot Lever Thread Cutter Section Prepare Machine For SewingTo Change the Needle Set Up the MachineChoose the Needle and Thread ExtensionFabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart FabricWind the Bobbin Thread under When latch is releasedInsert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case Prepare the Top Thread Thread the Needle Left Pick Up the Bobbin ThreadLeaving Adjust the Top Thread Tension Reverse Stitch Control Too Tight Too LooseStitch Selector LJj it Stitch Length ControlStarting To Sew Use the Seam Guides Learn the StitchesStraight Stitches Set the Machine Turn a Square CornerLeft Needle Position Rearn the StitchesTopstitching To Sew Rearnthe Stitches Invisible Zipper and CordingUse the Darning Plate Set the Machine FabricBasic Zigzag Stilch StitchselectorSatin Stitch Set the Machine Applique Set the Machine Rearn the t5 t I t UHIZigzag Stitches @ Bar TackingSew a Button Set the Machine Overcasting Stitch Zigzag Stitches Three-Step Zigzag Set the Machine Blind Hemming Stitch seleclorBox Stitching Set the Machine Shell Stitching Set the MachineTucks Stretch Stitches Straight Stretch Smocking Rearnhe ,..51i IUHLb = Etastic Stretch Stitch Set the MachineButtonholes Set the MachineSECT!ON 3. Rearn the Stitches Thread Section Performance Problems ChartWhat to Do When Performance Problems Chart What to Do WhenCare for the Machine Replacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the MachineClean the Feed Dogs Center pn oi Shuttle driver Lhe shullle Lever Oiling the Machine Parts List Warranty Will, treeSewing Machine

385.12514 specifications

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