Kenmore 1791 manual Suspected Problem

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CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE

PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS? THIS CHART MAY SOLVE THEM

Your Kenmore sewing machine =sa precision instrument, designed to give you

many years of troublefree sewing -- with minimum maintenance. But it is a complex machine, And you may sometimes have difficulty in mastering a given

stitch, . adjusting for an unusual fabric., , learning when to replace a needle or use a different thread. So if trouble occurs, don't panic. •

First, check to see if machine is plugged into the electrical outlet, (Remember, for safety's sake, you always should unplug your machine when not in use!)

Second, check the list below. Often you'll be able to solve the problem yourself without a service call.

Then if you still need help, it's available.., call your nearest Sears Serv,ce Center.

SUSPECTED PROBLEM

IRREGULAR

STITCHES

BREAKING

"NEEDLE

i i

BUNCHING OF

THREAD

PROBABLE CAUSE

incorrect size needle,

Improper threading,

Loose upper thread tension. Pulling fabric,

Light pressure on presser foot, Loose presser foot.

Unevenly wound bobbin.

Nicks or burrs at needleplate opening.

Pulling fabric.

Incorrect size needle.

Incorrect setting of needle.

Loose presser foot.

Upper and lower threads not drawn back under presser foot before starting seam.

POSSIBLY EASY CORRECTION

Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.

Rethread machine; check tension spring threading. Tighten upper thread tension.

Do not pull fabric; guide it gently, Increase pressure on presser foot.

Reset presser foot. Rewind bobbin,

Replace needleplate, or polish off burrs completely,

Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.

Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric. Reset needle.

Reset presser foot.

When starting a seam be sure to draw both threads under and back of presser foot about 4" and hold

until a few stitches are formed.

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Contents Setting Knowing Parts and featuresNeedle Contro, stitch selector Indicator Check chartSolid State Foot Control Knowing Your Sewing MachineBack View Frontview Getting Ready to SEW SETrlNG UP Your MachineStitch Selector Electronic Needle ControlNeedle stops precisely in up or down position Push Before Turning DialPush Winding BobbinPutt out to disengage Drop-in bobbin Makes this a simple Sure operation Threading the Bobbin CaseUpper threading Threading the Rest of Your MachineNeedle threading Now quick and easyThread Tension Straight Stitching Thread TensionZigzag Stitching Checking for Correct Tension of ThreadNeedleplates Changing NeedlesTo Replace the Needleplate Insert Your Size 14 Needle is BASIC., oRight Needle For the Fabric ChoosingFabric is the KEY to Needle and Thread Choice Kenmore needles are Recommended for all Kenmore machinesPresser Foot Your Foot Controls SpeedApplies Pressure Straight and Zigzag SevngKeep YOU on Target Feed Dogs Keep the FabricMoving Swing UP For Free ARM SewingStitch length is your Easy to SET for ALL Straight Stitch I NGKey decision Here are Your Basic Seings for Straight StitchingHandsome Making Permanent Seams Truly PermanentTOP-STITCHING Backtacking Crossing seams oo Turning square cornersSewing By Machine TemporaryPIN Basting STAY-STITCHING NOW Simple New free Basting method for Very long stitchesExpands Your Skills Zigzag StitchingMany plain Fancy uses For easy zigzag SewingChange Stitch Length Width For Strength For Variety Special Edge Stitch Settings Stitch Selector -- ilMost important use for Basic zigzagHemming Can Simplified Also using the special Kenmore Heres how to set your machineBlind HEMMING-- a Basic Stitch That Adds a Finishing Touch Built-in Blindstitch is a reai time-saverMending Darning By Machine Setting your machineSo much easier Takes little practice No Presser FootBAR-TACKING FagotingDecorative stitch that also is good for mending knits To reinforce points of strain on any garmentZigzag To support and shape edges and detailsZigzag Presser Foot Buttonholes and Fastners Using Your BUILT-IN Buttonhole SystemIts great for Making single Extra-long buttonholes Your Kenmore built-in system is the only one that can beAnother important buttonhole accessory Using Your Special Buttonhole AttachmentIt wilt become Get acquainted with whats in yourYour NEW Buttonhole Skills Start with the ones You like in the chart belowRound END ButtonholeAn art by our Grandmothers Now easy to do By machine Settings for round-end, keyhole, eyeletWorked Buttonholing PURL-EDGING For That Professional Touch Bound buttonhole settingsTips on Making Bound Buttonholes Darning PlateHome-sewn zippers can look as nice as those on ex Cording is Simple with Same Zipper SettingsZippers That are SMOOTH-WORKING Good Looking Kenmore MACHINE-SEWED BUTTONS? YESClear plastic foot Makes job easyStraight Stretch Stitching Setting Your Machine for Straight Stretch StitchingStretch and Special Stitches For seams That need to stretch With the fabricUsed most often for Top-stitching StretchRICK-RACK STR Etch Elastic Stretch Feather StretchOvercast Stretch Youll love this For skirt-bands LingerieParis Point Stretch HOW to GET the HAND-SMOCKED Effect by MachineSome Favorite Stitches Can beUSE Them Satin Stitches AS the ProfessionalsMachine EMBROIDERY? Custom Designs By MACHINE? Finishing and Personal TouchesWeveadded an embroidered touch to a bias tape at Here are Some SINGLE-NEEDLE Designs Youll Like to USEOnly your fancy is needed for This fanciwork Is Easy These Kenmore Special AidsNOW Narrow Hemming Your Kenmore Edgestitcher Makes Many Trims Possible Most USEFUL, Versatile AccessoryEven Feed FootHandsome Shell Stitching Problem FABRICS? TOO Soft to FINISH? Here are Happy EndingsLovely Lettuce EdgingGuide for Easier with Your KenmoreQuilting the Kenmore WAY Orderly rows Uniformly spacedSuspected Problem Bent needle plate Hand wheel not returned to Incorrect thread tensionsKeeping IT Clean Cleaning YourSewing Bright Light JOBTo Keep Your Keeps IT Smooth Running Oiling YourOiling Under TOP Cover PlatePresser Feet AccessoriesNeedles ITEMS Other VitalUl o c