Kenmore 17920, 17922 manual Setting UP Your Machine, Foot Control, LIGHT/POWER Switch

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SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE

Fig. 1

Foot Pedal lock knob pedal

Fig. 2

. Install your Kenmore sewing machine in a Kenmore cabinet, case or set the machine on a sturdy flat surface.

. Your Kenmore sewing machine has been thoroughly oiled at the factory. Be sure to wipe off the needle plate area and bed plate carefully before sewing a garment.

It is wise to practice on a scrap of fabric so any surplus oil is absorbed.

,FOOT CONTROL

Your machine is supplied with an electronic foot control which enables you to sew very slowly. Even at low speed you have extra power for the needle to penetrate through several thicknesses of

fabric. Faster speeds are also easily controlled.

. Pull out the foot control from its storage position under the free arm. (Fig. 1)

,Slide pedal lock knob to the right and the foot pedal will pop up to its operating position. Push foot control plug into the cord receptacle on the

foot control. (Fig. 2)

, Push machine plug into the cord

receptacle at the rear side of the

machine. Then connect power-line plug into any 110-120 volt A.C. wall outlet. (Fig. 2)

. LIGHT/POWER SWITCH

Your machine will not operate unless the

light/power switch is turned on. This same switch controls the machine power, sewing light and indicator lights on the

stitch indicator panel and electronic needle control. If you are interrupted or stop sewing, turn off the switch.

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Contents Table of Contents Identification Chart Front View Knowing Your Sewing MachineBack View ThreadLIGHT/POWER Switch Setting UP Your MachineFoot Control Needle UP/DOWN Switch Basting SwitchAccessory BOX Electronic Needle ControlButtonhole Accessories Presser FeetOther Vital Items Optional AccessoriesNeedle Converting Spool Pins and CapsSewing Winding the Bobbin Threading the Bobbin Case Threading TOP Thread Threading Double NeedlePicking UP Bobbin Thread More Tips on Thread Tension Thread Tension ControlBalance Stitch Selector Indicator Stitch WIDTH/NEEDLE Position ControlStitch Width Control Width of all the stitches produced on thisStitch Length Control Reverse Stitch LeverStitch Modifier Seam Guides Presser Foot LeverButtonhole Control Pressure RegulatorFabric Chart NeedlesNeedle To 10 stitches Per inchPresser Feet Changing NeedleChanging Presser Feet Adjustable Holder Even Feed FootTo attach the even feed foot Presser foot Thumb screw Screw a Clamp NarrowEdgestitcher Quilting GuideThis one attachment helps you join fabric ThisNeedle Plates Changing Needle PlateFeed Cover Plate Bobbin case Bobbin case stopperCleaning the Feed Dogs with a Brush Cleaning and Oiling Shuttle AreaReplacing Bobbin Case Feed dogsOiling Underside Oiling Under TOP Cover PlateIII Oiling in END Cover Plate Oiling in Face Cover PlateChanging Light Bulb Checking Performance Problems Stitches are irregularMachine skips stitches IiiiFabric is certain knit or synthetic. Use ==2. Starting to SEW III,i Ooo Straight Stitching Fastening a SeamTurning a Square Corner Removing FabricSettings Temporary Sewing by MachineDarning Free Basting MethodZipper Application Cording Quilting Narrow HemmingZigzag Stitching OvercastingSatin Stitching BAR TackingMonogramming AppliqueingEmbroidery IiiiiiiButton Sewing TapeProcedure Blind HemmingTry Inside Finished Edge Guide Right Side Finished HEMAdjusting StretchStitch RecommendationRICK- Rack Stretch Stitch Smocking Stretch StitchStretch Stitch Elastic Stretch StitchPoint Stretch Stitch Preparation Adjusting Stitch BalanceCorded Buttonholes Buttonhole MAKING-USING BU Tonhole AttachmentIuide block Gear URL-EDGE Buttonhole Djusting Stitch DensityStep Stitch width control toSetting Bound ButtonholeIiiii Cut diagonally into corners as shown. FigIiii Facing SideTips on Design Stitching Adjusting Stitch Balance of Yellow PatternsDecorative Embroidery Designs Sewing Machine