Kenmore 17922, 17920 manual Checking Performance Problems, Stitches are irregular

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CHECKING PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS

Your Kenmore sewing machine is a precision instrument, designed to give you many years of troublefree sewing - with minimum mainte-

Stitches are irregular

1.Needle size is not correct for thread and fabric. - See page 16.

2.Machine is not threaded correctly. - See page 10.

3.Top thread tension is too loose. See page 12.

4.Fabric is being pulled or pushed against machine feeding action. - Guide it gently.

5.Presser foot pressure is too light. - See page 15.

6.Bobbin has not beent wound evenly. Rewind bobbin.

7.There are nicks or burrs at needleplate opening. - Replace needleplate or polish off burrs completely.

Needle breaks

1.Fabric is being pulled or pushed against machine feeding action. - Guide it gently.

2.Needle size is not correct for thread and fabric. - See page 16.

3.Needle is not all the 'way up into needle clamp. - See page 17.

4.Presser foot holder is not fastened securely. - See page 17.

Bunching of thread

1.Top and bobbin threads are not drawn back under presser foot before starting seam. - Draw both threads back under presser foot about 4" and hold until a few stitches are formed.

Fabric puckers

1.Top thread tension is too tight. - Decrease top thread tension.

2.Presser foot pressure is too light. - See page 15.,

3.Two different sizes or types of thread are used. - Use same size and type of thread on top and in the bobbin.

4.Needle is bent or blunt. - Replace needle.

5.Presser foot holder is not fastened securely. - See page 17.

6.Fabric is too sheer or too soft. - Use underlay of tissue paper.

nance. If you have any performance problem, check the list below and you'll be able to

solve the problem yourself.

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Contents Table of Contents Knowing Your Sewing Machine Identification Chart Front ViewThread Back ViewLIGHT/POWER Switch Setting UP Your MachineFoot Control Basting Switch Needle UP/DOWN SwitchAccessory BOX Electronic Needle ControlPresser Feet Buttonhole AccessoriesOther Vital Items Optional AccessoriesNeedle Converting Spool Pins and CapsSewing Winding the Bobbin Threading the Bobbin Case Threading Double Needle Threading TOP ThreadPicking UP Bobbin Thread More Tips on Thread Tension Thread Tension ControlBalance Stitch WIDTH/NEEDLE Position Control Stitch Selector IndicatorStitch Width Control Width of all the stitches produced on thisStitch Length Control Reverse Stitch LeverStitch Modifier Presser Foot Lever Seam GuidesButtonhole Control Pressure RegulatorNeedles Fabric ChartNeedle To 10 stitches Per inchPresser Feet Changing NeedleChanging Presser Feet Even Feed Foot Adjustable HolderTo attach the even feed foot Presser foot Thumb screw Screw a Clamp NarrowQuilting Guide EdgestitcherThis one attachment helps you join fabric ThisChanging Needle Plate Needle PlatesFeed Cover Plate Bobbin case Bobbin case stopperCleaning and Oiling Shuttle Area Cleaning the Feed Dogs with a BrushReplacing Bobbin Case Feed dogsOiling Underside Oiling Under TOP Cover PlateIII Oiling in END Cover Plate Oiling in Face Cover PlateChanging Light Bulb Stitches are irregular Checking Performance ProblemsMachine skips stitches IiiiFabric is certain knit or synthetic. Use ==2. Starting to SEW III,i Ooo Fastening a Seam Straight StitchingTurning a Square Corner Removing FabricTemporary Sewing by Machine SettingsDarning Free Basting MethodZipper Application Cording Narrow Hemming QuiltingOvercasting Zigzag StitchingSatin Stitching BAR TackingAppliqueing MonogrammingEmbroidery IiiiiiiTape Button SewingBlind Hemming ProcedureTry Inside Finished Edge Guide Right Side Finished HEMStretch AdjustingStitch RecommendationSmocking Stretch Stitch RICK- Rack Stretch StitchStretch Stitch Elastic Stretch StitchPoint Stretch Stitch Preparation Adjusting Stitch BalanceCorded Buttonholes BU Tonhole Attachment Buttonhole MAKING-USINGIuide block Gear Djusting Stitch Density URL-EDGE ButtonholeStep Stitch width control toBound Buttonhole SettingIiiii Cut diagonally into corners as shown. FigFacing Side IiiiTips on Design Stitching Adjusting Stitch Balance of Yellow PatternsDecorative Embroidery Designs Sewing Machine

17922, 17920 specifications

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