Kenmore 385. 17622 Breaking Bobbin Thread, Check bobbin, Lint in bobbin case or shuttle

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SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART

What to Do When

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

Incorrect size needle.

Bent or blunt needle.

Skipping StitchesIncorrect setting of needle. Tight upper thread tension.

Starting to stitch too fast. Improper threading.

Tight upper thread tension.

Breaking Upper ThreadIncorrect size needle.

Sharp eye in needle.

Nicks or burrs on shuttle.

Nicks o_bun_ at hole of_eedle plate_

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	shuttle,	or polish off burrs completely.
Rep!ane	needlep_	po!isl_of_burr_€on_y.

Breaking Bobbin Thread

Improl_er bobbin case threading.	Check bobbin	case threading.
Lint in bobbin case or shuttle,	Clean bobbin	case and shuttle.

Fabric not Moving

Machine Jamming Knocking Noise

Darning plate in place. Stitch Length set at 0. Thread knotted under fabric.

Thread caught in shuttle.

Lint in bobbin case or shuttle.

Remove darning plate.

Adjust Stitch Length Control.

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

Disassemble and clean shuttle.

Clean bobbin case and shuttle.

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Contents Sewing Machine SEARS, Roebuck and CO Kenmore Sewing MachineKeep Sewing machineTable of Contents Portable Case or Cabinet is Available Locate and Identify the PartsIdentify the Accessories Foot control is sensitive Foot Control UseAdjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread Cutter Choose Needle and Thread Section Prepare Machine for SewingTo Changethe Needle Stretch Clutch knob inside the hand wheel Wind the Bobbin ThreadEnd WindingPrepare the Top Thread Thread the Needle Presser Pick Up the Bobbin ThreadHold top Adjust the Top Thread Tension To reverse stitch, hold down this control during Reverse Stitch ControlRelease to sew forward again Stitch Selector Raise the needle to its highest positionLength control Built-inStitch Length Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance=H--1-1-3-,- !t lJ Preparethe Machineforsewing Straight Stitches Left Needle Position TopstitchingZigzag foot Stitch selectorFold back the left seam allowance As shown Sew in a Zipper Set the MachineStitch Stitch length Stitch selector control Control 3 toInvisible Zipper and Cording Put Plate Needle plateRemove presser foot and stretch fabric Between embroidery hoops with holeZigzag Stitches Section Learn Stitches SureFalls Edge of the appliqueSew a Button Sew about five stitches and raise needleZigzag Stitches Overcasting Stitch Zigzag Stitches Three-Step Zigzag That the stitching will catch both sidesSelector retease Section Learnthe Stitches Trim excess fabric close to stitchingCalled Shetl CanBox Stitching Set the Machine Fagoting Stitch Decorate with Geometric Patterns Set the MachineSelector release Stitch length Green zoneStretch Stitches StraightStretch Rick-Rack StretchWith the stitch length at 4, sew RavelingEffectively Prevents Fabric NeedleSkipped stitches Herring Bone Stretch Decorative Stretch Patterns St=tch Selector From EdgeButtonholes Sewing at Breaking Bobbin Thread Check bobbinLint in bobbin case or shuttle Machine Jamming Knocking NoiseWhen starting a seam be sure to draw both threads under What to Do WhenNicks or burrs at hole of needle plate Choose correct size needle for thread and fabricClean the Feed Dogs Replacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the MachineUnplug Lever Oiling the Machine Parts List Adjusting stretch IndexAppear WarrantySEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL Sewing Machine SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Chicago, IL60684 U.S.AStitch Selector Surplus oil is absorbedBrown pOS T on Brown PosITIONTension BorroM ThreadingDogs to remove accumulated dust and lint Which may cause Noise or JammingOptional Feet and Attachment Sewing Machine Source Model no Sewing Machin E Part DescriptionOrtant