Sears 385. 17928 owner manual Important Safety Instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Your sewing machine is designed and constructed only for HOUSEHOLD use.

Read all instruction before using this sewing machine.

DA NG ER- ,o.uo0the risk of electric shock:

1.An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always

unplug this appliance from ,the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

2. Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated

15Watts.

3.Do not reach for the appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.

4.Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.

WAR N IN G- reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock,

or injury to persons.

1.Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.

2.Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.

Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

3.Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into

water. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service

center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4.

Never operate

the

appliance

with

any

air opening

blocked.

Keep

 

ventilation

openings

of the

sewing

machine

and foot

controller

free from

 

accumulation

of

lint,

dust,

and

loose cloth.

 

 

 

5.Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

6.Do not use outdoors.

7.Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

8.To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("O") position, then remove plug from outlet.

9.Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

10.Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.

11.Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.

12.Do not use bent needles.

13.Do not pull or push fabric while stitching.

It may deflect the needle causing it to break.

i4. Switch the sewing machine off ('0") when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like.

15. Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when

removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other adjustments

mentioned in the instruction manual.

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Contents Sewing Machine SEARS, Roebuck and CO Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Page ArmCoverPlate Page Safety Feature Plug in the Machine and Switch on the PowerSet the Pressure Dial Thread Cutter Adjust the Presser Foot LeverTo remove To AttachEtc Check the PresserFoot PresserFoot Types Change the Presser FootStitcing Sliding Buttonhole Foot Presser Foot TypesCheck the Needle Choose e Needle and ThreadTo Change the Needle Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length ChartOrdinary Spool Additional Spool PinFirmly against the thread spool To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine Horizontal Spool PinBobbin Winding So that Thread Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin HolderThread the Needle Prepare the Top ThreadPick Up the Bobbin Thread III Adjust the Top Thread TensionTop tension Too Tight Too Loose Just Right For Zigzag StitchGuide messagewindow Rickrack stretch Reverse III Zigzag 3N5 38RedHerring Bone Stretch Refer toButtonhole Twin Needle Stitches Satin Stitch Acceptable resu Its 213 DarningDropping the Feed Dogs Set the MachineTopstitching On the zipper foot Sew in a ZipperOpenthezipper Basic Zigzag Stitch width control 1 to Set the Machine MonogrammingWtu Chalk Satin Stitch 234Stitch Length Control Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches Bar TackingEmbroidery FeedSee Sew a Button 0L\Zigzag foot Overcasting StitchBlind Hemming Set the Machine Control 2 to 6Stitch length control redFor LaceWork Set the Machine Stitch width Control 2 to 213 Zigzag foot Three-Step ZigzagStitch length Box StitchingShell Stitching Set the Machine Stitch width control 3 to Control 3 toFagoting Stitch Two-point Shell StitchTwo-point Box Stitch Overedging StitchUseful to join elastic Stretch Stitch Decorate with Geometric PatternsSatin stitch FootStraight Stretch Zigzag foot Stitch and Its Uses Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching Elastic Stretch StitchSet the Machine Stitch width control 3 to Stretch Patching Set the Machine Herring Bone StretchDecorative Stretch Patterns Top thread tensionLength control Vests, jackets or coats #3tSlider Built-in System213-4 StitchSet the stitch selector at U Sew 4 to 6 stitchesStop sewing at the left stitch Will Using Buttonhole AttachmentTemplate 213504005 213505006 213506007 Sizes 15/16 More VariedStitch length control 3 to Optional Item Pins aOptional Item Leave 3 to 4 inches of threadOptional Item Coarse stitches Set the Machine For any of these stitch Stitch width Satin stitch footIllustration a Upper Problem Probable CauseProblem Page Page Parts List Nuuou IruR 647814053 No Single Needles 647814020 No Single Needles647814031 No. !4 Single Needles 647814042 SingleBase plate Basic zigzag Storage box Additional Spool Pin Appliqueing Bar tackingZipper Foot 13, 26,3435,6667 3648Zigzag Overcasting Zipper 3435SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL Warranty385 SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Chicago, IL60684 U.S.A
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