Kenmore 385. 17622 owner manual Section Prepare Machine for Sewing, Choose Needle and Thread

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SECTION 2.

PREPARE

THE

MACHINE FOR SEWING

Set Up the

Machine (Continued)

 

 

Choose

the

Needle and Thread

• Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable

• Accessory Storage Box

Change the PresserFoot

• To Changethe Needle

Extension

Table

 

 

 

 

 

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Needle clamp screw

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Flat side away

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To Remove the Extension Table (for free-arm sewing)

1.Grip the table with your index finger and thumb, as shown.

2.Pull gently to the left, The extension table will snap out.

To Attach the Extension Table (for flat-bed sewing)

1.Insert the tab and the pin into their catches.

2.With your thumb and index finger, gently snap in.

The lid of the accessory storage box lifts open toward you.

Sewing accessories are conveni- ently located in the box.

Use the correct presser foot for the stitch you wish to sew.

To change the various presser feet, raise the presser bar to its highest position by lifting the presser foot lever.

Loosen the presser foot thumb screw, choose the proper foot, insert from the bottom.

Tighten the screw using the large screw driver to make certain the foot is secure.

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NOTE: Raise the needle bar to its highest

position by turning the hand wheel toward you.

1. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it toward you.

2.Remove the needle by pulling it down- ward.

3.Insert the new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side away from you.

4.Push the needle up as far as it will go.

5.Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly

with the large screwdriver from the accessory box.

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Contents Sewing Machine Kenmore Sewing Machine SEARS, Roebuck and COSewing machine KeepTable of Contents Locate and Identify the Parts Portable Case or Cabinet is AvailableIdentify the Accessories Foot Control Use Foot control is sensitiveAdjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread Cutter Section Prepare Machine for Sewing Choose Needle and ThreadTo Changethe Needle Stretch Clutch knob inside the hand wheel Thread Wind the BobbinEnd WindingPrepare the Top Thread Thread the Needle Pick Up the Bobbin Thread PresserHold top Adjust the Top Thread Tension Reverse Stitch Control To reverse stitch, hold down this control duringRelease to sew forward again Raise the needle to its highest position Stitch SelectorLength control Built-inAdjusting Stretch Stitch Balance Stitch Length Control=H--1-1-3-,- !t lJ Preparethe Machineforsewing Straight Stitches Topstitching Left Needle PositionZigzag foot Stitch selectorSew in a Zipper Set the Machine Fold back the left seam allowance As shownStitch Stitch length Stitch selector control Control 3 toInvisible Zipper and Cording Plate Needle plate PutRemove presser foot and stretch fabric Between embroidery hoops with holeZigzag Stitches Sure Section Learn StitchesFalls Edge of the appliqueSew about five stitches and raise needle Sew a ButtonZigzag Stitches Overcasting Stitch That the stitching will catch both sides Zigzag Stitches Three-Step ZigzagSelector retease Trim excess fabric close to stitching Section Learnthe StitchesCalled Shetl CanBox Stitching Set the Machine Decorate with Geometric Patterns Set the Machine Fagoting StitchSelector release Stitch length Green zoneRick-Rack Stretch Stretch Stitches StraightStretchRaveling With the stitch length at 4, sewFabric Needle Effectively PreventsSkipped stitches St=tch Herring Bone Stretch Decorative Stretch PatternsSelector From EdgeButtonholes Sewing at Check bobbin Breaking Bobbin ThreadLint in bobbin case or shuttle Machine Jamming Knocking NoiseWhat to Do When When starting a seam be sure to draw both threads underNicks or burrs at hole of needle plate Choose correct size needle for thread and fabricReplacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine Clean the Feed DogsUnplug Lever Oiling the Machine Parts List Index Adjusting stretchWarranty AppearSEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Chicago, IL60684 U.S.A Sewing MachineSurplus oil is absorbed Stitch SelectorBrown pOS T on Brown PosITIONBorroM Threading TensionDogs to remove accumulated dust and lint Which may cause Noise or JammingSewing Machin E Part Description Optional Feet and Attachment Sewing Machine Source Model noOrtant

385. 17622 specifications

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