Sears 385. 17928 owner manual Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power, Safety Feature

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•Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power

Power supply plug

Power

Plugconnector \

Machine plug

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NOTE: Before inserting the plug into your

machine, be sure the power switch is OFF.

1.Check your outlet to be sure it is a 110to 120 Volt AC outlet.

2.Insert the machine plug into the three-prong outlet, as shown. It will only fit one way.

3.Insert the power supply plug into the outlet.

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Sewing light	Light	and	_1
	power	switch	J

4.Push the light and power switch to turn on the power and sewing light.

SAFETY FEATURE:

Your machine wilt not operate unless the

light/power switch is turned on. If you are

interrupted or stop sewing, turn off the

light/power switch to prevent injury to children.

•Foot Control Use

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Foot control

The foot control regulates the speed at which you sew.

To increase speed, gently press down with the ball of your foot.

To decrease speed, release your foot pres-

_Uli_ _llylltly,

NOTE: The foot control is sensitive and

will increase or decrease your

sewing speed immediately. Practice on a scrap of fabric to

regulate your sewing speed to your taste and needs.

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Contents Sewing Machine SEARS, Roebuck and CO Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Page ArmCoverPlate Page Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power Safety FeatureSet the Pressure Dial Adjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread CutterTo Attach To removeEtc Check the PresserFoot Stitcing PresserFoot TypesChange the Presser Foot Presser Foot Types Sliding Buttonhole FootChoose e Needle and Thread Check the NeedleFabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart To Change the NeedleAdditional Spool Pin Firmly against the thread spoolTo Remove the Bobbin from the Machine Horizontal Spool Pin Ordinary SpoolBobbin Winding Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder So that ThreadPrepare the Top Thread Thread the NeedlePick Up the Bobbin Thread Adjust the Top Thread Tension IIIFor Zigzag Stitch Top tension Too Tight Too Loose Just RightGuide messagewindow Rickrack stretch Reverse III Zigzag 38Red 3N5Refer to Herring Bone StretchButtonhole Twin Needle Stitches Satin Stitch Acceptable resu Its Darning Dropping the Feed DogsSet the Machine 213Topstitching Sew in a Zipper On the zipper footOpenthezipper Wtu Chalk Basic Zigzag Stitch width control 1 to Set the MachineMonogramming Stitch Length Control Satin Stitch234 Bar Tacking Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitchesSee EmbroideryFeed 0L\ Sew a ButtonOvercasting Stitch Zigzag footFor Blind Hemming Set the MachineControl 2 to 6Stitch length control red LaceWork Set the Machine Stitch width Control 2 to 213 Three-Step Zigzag Zigzag footBox Stitching Shell Stitching Set the Machine Stitch width control 3 toControl 3 to Stitch lengthTwo-point Shell Stitch Fagoting StitchUseful to join elastic Two-point Box StitchOveredging Stitch Decorate with Geometric Patterns Satin stitchFoot 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 Herring Bone Stretch Stretch Patching Set the MachineLength control Decorative Stretch PatternsTop thread tension #3t Vests, jackets or coatsBuilt-in System 213-4Stitch SliderStop sewing at the left stitch Set the stitch selector at USew 4 to 6 stitches Using Buttonhole Attachment Template 213504005 213505006 213506007 Sizes 15/16More Varied WillOptional Item Pins a Stitch length control 3 toOptional 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 Problem Probable Cause UpperProblem Page Page Parts List 647814020 No Single Needles 647814031 No. !4 Single Needles647814042 Single Nuuou IruR 647814053 No Single NeedlesStorage box Additional Spool Pin Appliqueing Bar tacking Base plate Basic zigzag3648 Zigzag Overcasting Zipper3435 Zipper Foot 13, 26,3435,6667Warranty SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, ILSEARS, Roebuck and CO., Chicago, IL60684 U.S.A 385