Kenmore 19501 manual Wlat,to Do Wilen, Increase pressure on presser foot

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Wl_at,to Do Wilen;

PROBLEM

The machine does not work.

The machine does not work and the Pattern Indicator reads "'Er".

Irregular Stitches

Breaking Needle

Bunching of Thread

Puckering

Monograms and buttonholes are

not identical during memory sewing.

PROBABLE CAUSE

A single digit number was programmed. A number w_thout pattern was selected.

The area of feed dogs is filled with dust and lint.

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 hole of needle plate.

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.

Incorrect thread tension(s). Lfght pressure on presser foot.

Using two different sizes or kinds of thread. Bent or blunt needle.

Loose presser foot.

Fabric too sheer or too soft,

Fabric feed }s restricted }n some way,

CORRECTION

Two digit number must be programmed.

A number in the stttch package chart must be selected.

Clean the area of the feed dogs.

Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric. Rethread machine.

Tighten upper thread tenston.

Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.

Increase pressure on presser foot.

Reset presser foot.

Rewind bobbin.

Replace needle plate, 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 toot about 4" and hold until a few st_tchs are formed.

Reset thread tension (s).

Increase pressure on presser foot.

Upper thread and bobbin thread shoutd be same size and kind. Insert new needle,

Reset presser foot,

Use underlay of tissue paper,

Check threads for tangles.

Check feed dogs and clean, if necessary,

Be sure fabric does not pile up behind the presser foot.

See pages 65 _ 69 for buttonholing instructions,

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Contents Kenmope Dear Homemaker Write them here, for easy reference Model No Serial NoTable of Contents Sew a Button Put m a Zipper 4042 93949596 FeatherPortable Case or Cabinet is Availabie ThreadingChart Locate and Identify the PartsLocate and Identify the Parts Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power Set Up the Machine5ensorSeua ?0 @ ~ @ andmonogromm Set the Foot Control= Adjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread CutterFree-Arm Sewing the Removable Extension Table Oranycirculargarmentarea Orareasofwearin childrensclothes Know What the Presser Feet Will Do Where you use the footNumbers after each foot indicate the stitch patterns Presser Foot Types A, Zigzag Foot Overedge FootQuilter PresserFoot TypesZipper Foot BlindStitchHemFoot Sliding Buttonhole Foot fChoose Your Needle and Thread HghtweJght= Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart To Change Your NeedlePut Thread on the Spool Prepare the BobbinFits To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine Iens=tSeu= ?g = Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder Prepare Your Top Thread = Check Your Presser FootNeedle Posit$on buton Slip it Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread Left= Adjust the Top Thread Tension Loos%Too Loose 5ensarSew Control Panel Up/Down Needle Position Button5ensurSem Pattern indicator Screen Pattern Selection ButtonsIZEZZr 5ensQrSem 7o 5ensorSem ?1Stitch Width Button Stitch Width and Length ButtonsIncrease Range Stitch length depends on the stitch Pattern you select Auto-Lock Button automatic with memory ReverseStitch and Auto-LockButtonsWilt show Use the Seam Guides Turn a Square CornerUse the Darning Plate Sew on Heavy Fabrics LllHoles Are slightly Basting How to darn correctly PutSewa Button Put in a Zipper Itsas easyas a -- B -- C Set the MachineZipper teeth Put in a Zipper Page Chart of Sewing Functions 1o/15!16Stitch Pattern Chart Zigzag a£11g CUT*OUT NoI Tot I STl=iRi,lvpIxIYzltl Straight Stitches Stratght StitchTopstitching Set the Machine Straight Stitches Position Your Needle for TopstitchingWidth control PressPintucking Basting stttch, Then quilt from the center out Quilting Set the MachneGCB Gathering Set the MachineGQit Outline StretchQQ /I Straight StretchSaddle Stitch HeresHowTicmooD J Zigzag StitchesOoG O0 Satin StitchOvercasting Stitch Set the Machine Overedge tootZigzag Stitches = MultipLeZigzag = 0veredge Seam Set the Machine Ezze Buttonholes 22 23 2L 25 2 2qTf,oo.,o Attach the extension tableOC 2.C For Condition Right Side Stitches too FarTurn Feed balance Dial Slightly TowardUII ++++ Corded ButtonholesHemming and Edging Stitches Blind Hem Stitch stretch = Blind Hem Stitch lwoven JVVShell Stitch For best effectScallop Stitch II ICut*Out Work Edging and Applique Set the Machine = Feather Stitch Set the Machine Reinforcing Stitches#,,,$ Reinforcing Stitches I = Fagoting Stitch Set the MachineStitch and Its Uses Elastic Casing Stitch Set the MachineIl DOtf Decorate with Geometric Patterns50Q l Cross StitchSmocking Step 1to6Sand Stitch = Two Cycle Stitching = Pattern Single Units Aid to Programming Program Decorative stitch Paerns Etc÷,.L Monogramming= Reduce the Size of Numbers and Letters Heres HowWlat,to Do Wilen Increase pressure on presser footWhat t0 do whenc0ntinued Size needte Bent or blunt NeedleUnplug the machine and open the face cover Replace the Light BulbFingers Clean the Bobbin Holder Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs Oil the Underside Oil the Face Cover Plate Do not RemoveParts List Parts List Knit Stitching Memory Button Monogramming MulttpteThread Guide Tensions Tension dial Quilter QuiltingApplication 40442 Circuit DateSears Tower Chicago

19501 specifications

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