Sears 385. 17928 owner manual Problem

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PROBLEM

Skipping Stitches

Breaking Upper Thread

Breaking Bobbin Thread

Fabric not Moving

Machine Jamming Knocking Noise

PROBABLE CAUSE

Incorrect size needle.

Bent or blunt needle.

Incorrect setting of needle.

Tight upper thread tension.

Starting to stitch too fast.

Improper threading.

Tight upper thread tension.

Incorrect size needle.

Sharp eye in needle.

Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate.

Improper bobbin threading.

Lint in bobbin holder or hook race.

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Stitch Length set at 0. Thread knotted under fabric.

Push-pull clutch is disengaged.

Thread caught in hook race.

Lint in bobbin holder or hook race.

CORRECTION

Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric. Insert new needle.

Reset needle.

Loosen upper thread tension.

Start to stitch at a medium speed.

Rethread machine.

Loosen upper thread tension.

Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric. Insert new needle.

Replace needle plate, or polish off burrs completely.

Check bobbin threading.

Clean bobbin holder and hook race.

Remove darning nl_t_

Adjust Stitch Length Control.

Place both threads back under presser foot before beginning to stitch.

Push in the clutch.

Disassemble and clean hook race.

Clean bobbin holder and hook race.

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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 Stitcing PresserFoot TypesChange the Presser Foot Sliding Buttonhole Foot Presser Foot TypesCheck the Needle Choose e Needle and ThreadTo Change the Needle Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length ChartFirmly against the thread spool Additional Spool PinTo Remove the Bobbin from the Machine Horizontal Spool Pin Ordinary SpoolBobbin 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 Dropping the Feed Dogs DarningSet the Machine 213Topstitching On the zipper foot Sew in a ZipperOpenthezipper Wtu Chalk Basic Zigzag Stitch width control 1 to Set the MachineMonogramming Stitch Length Control Satin Stitch234 Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches Bar TackingSee EmbroideryFeed Sew a Button 0L\Zigzag foot Overcasting StitchFor Blind Hemming Set the MachineControl 2 to 6Stitch length control red LaceWork Set the Machine Stitch width Control 2 to 213 Zigzag foot Three-Step ZigzagShell Stitching Set the Machine Stitch width control 3 to Box StitchingControl 3 to Stitch lengthFagoting Stitch Two-point Shell StitchUseful to join elastic Two-point Box StitchOveredging Stitch Satin stitch Decorate with Geometric PatternsFoot Stretch StitchStraight Stretch Zigzag foot Stitch and Its Uses Set the Machine Stitch width control 3 to Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch StitchingElastic Stretch Stitch Stretch Patching Set the Machine Herring Bone StretchLength control Decorative Stretch PatternsTop thread tension Vests, jackets or coats #3t213-4 Built-in SystemStitch SliderStop sewing at the left stitch Set the stitch selector at USew 4 to 6 stitches Template 213504005 213505006 213506007 Sizes 15/16 Using Buttonhole AttachmentMore Varied WillStitch length control 3 to Optional Item Pins aOptional Item Optional ItemLeave 3 to 4 inches of thread Coarse stitches Illustration a Set the Machine For any of these stitch Stitch widthSatin stitch foot Upper Problem Probable CauseProblem Page Page Parts List 647814031 No. !4 Single Needles 647814020 No Single Needles647814042 Single Nuuou IruR 647814053 No Single NeedlesBase plate Basic zigzag Storage box Additional Spool Pin Appliqueing Bar tackingZigzag Overcasting Zipper 36483435 Zipper Foot 13, 26,3435,6667SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL Warranty385 SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Chicago, IL60684 U.S.A