Kenmore 19501 manual What t0 do whenc0ntinued, Size needte Bent or blunt Needle

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What t0 DO when(c0ntinued)

 

PROBLEM

 

 

PROBABLE

CAUSE

Monograms

and buttonholes

not

Machine

was

not

allowed

to complete the

identical,

 

 

last few

stitches,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect

size needte.

 

 

 

 

Bent or blunt

needle.

 

Skipping

Stitches

 

incorrect

setting

of

needle.

 

 

 

Tight upper thread

tension.

 

 

 

Light pressure on presser foot.

Starting to stLtch too fast.

Improper threading.

Tight upper thread tension.

Breaking Upper Thread

Incorrect size needle.

Sharp eye in needle,

Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate.

CORRECTION

Hold down the foot control until the machine has stopped.

Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric. insert new needle.

Reset needle.

Loosen upper thread tension.

Increase pressure on presser foot.

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 needle plate, or polish off burrs completely.

Breaking Bobbin Thread

Fabric not Moving

iImproperLint In-bobbinbobbincasecaseor threadingshuttle. .

Darning plate in place.

Light pressure on presser foot. Thread knotted under fabric.

Push-putt clutch is disengaged.

CheckClean bobbin casecase andthreading,shuttle,

Remove darning plate.

increase pressure on presser foot,

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

Push in the clutch.

Machine Jamm=ng Knocking

 

Thread

 

caught

in shuttle.

 

Noise

Lint in

bobbin

case or shuttle,

 

 

 

Fabric

is pulling and distorting

the

 

 

automatic

fabric feed.

 

Buttonholes

are not identical

Fabric is too thick near the seam and the

in length and

shape.

buttonholes.

Disassemble and clean shuttle.

Clean bobbin case and shuttle.

1.Keep the fabric from falling off the edges of the sewing surface.

2.Bunch the fabric slightly all around the needle

(see illustration on page 67).

1.Use the B Foot in these instances.

2.Start the buttonhole so that you sew toward the edge of the fabric.

3.Put standard writing paper {not tissue paper) under the

garment to aid fabric feed (for woven and stretch fabrics).

4.Do not use the Memory function. Sew each button individually.

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Contents Kenmope Write them here, for easy reference Model No Serial No Dear HomemakerTable of Contents 9394 Sew a Button Put m a Zipper 40429596 FeatherPortable Case or Cabinet is Availabie Locate and Identify the Parts ThreadingChartLocate and Identify the Parts 5ensorSeua ?0 Set Up the MachinePlug in the Machine and Switch on the Power Set the Foot Control @ ~ @ andmonogrommThread Cutter = Adjust the Presser Foot LeverFree-Arm Sewing the Removable Extension Table Oranycirculargarmentarea Orareasofwearin childrensclothes Numbers after each foot indicate the stitch patterns Where you use the footKnow What the Presser Feet Will Do Overedge Foot Presser Foot Types A, Zigzag FootZipper Foot PresserFoot TypesQuilter Sliding Buttonhole Foot f BlindStitchHemFootHghtweJght Choose Your Needle and ThreadTo Change Your Needle = Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length ChartFits Prepare the BobbinPut Thread on the Spool To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine Iens=tSeu= ?g = Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder = Check Your Presser Foot Prepare Your Top ThreadNeedle Posit$on buton Slip it Left Pick Up Your Bobbin ThreadLoos% = Adjust the Top Thread TensionToo Loose 5ensarSew 5ensurSem Up/Down Needle Position ButtonControl Panel Pattern Selection Buttons Pattern indicator Screen5ensQrSem 7o 5ensorSem ?1 IZEZZrIncrease Stitch Width and Length ButtonsStitch Width Button Range Stitch length depends on the stitch Pattern you select Wilt show ReverseStitch and Auto-LockButtonsAuto-Lock Button automatic with memory Turn a Square Corner Use the Seam GuidesHoles Are slightly Sew on Heavy Fabrics LllUse the Darning Plate Basting Put How to darn correctlySewa Button Set the Machine Put in a Zipper Itsas easyas a -- B -- CZipper teeth Put in a Zipper Page 1o/15!16 Chart of Sewing FunctionsZigzag a Stitch Pattern Chart£11g CUT*OUT NoI Tot I STl=iRi,lvpIxIYzltl Stratght Stitch Straight StitchesTopstitching Set the Machine Position Your Needle for Topstitching Straight StitchesWidth control PressPintucking Quilting Set the Machne Basting stttch, Then quilt from the center outGathering Set the Machine GCBOutline Stretch GQitStraight Stretch QQ /IHeresHow Saddle StitchZigzag Stitches TicmooD JSatin Stitch OoG O0Overedge toot Overcasting Stitch Set the MachineZigzag Stitches = MultipLeZigzag = 0veredge Seam Set the Machine Ezze 22 23 2L 25 2 2q ButtonholesAttach the extension table Tf,oo.,oOC 2.C Right Side Stitches too Far For ConditionTurn Feed balance Dial Slightly TowardCorded Buttonholes UII ++++Hemming and Edging Stitches JVV Blind Hem Stitch stretch = Blind Hem Stitch lwovenFor best effect Shell StitchII I Scallop StitchCut*Out Work Edging and Applique Set the Machine #,,,$ Reinforcing Stitches= Feather Stitch Set the Machine = Fagoting Stitch Set the Machine Reinforcing Stitches IElastic Casing Stitch Set the Machine Stitch and Its UsesDecorate with Geometric Patterns Il DOtfCross Stitch 50Q lStep 1to6 SmockingSand Stitch = Two Cycle Stitching = Pattern Single Units Aid to Programming Etc Program Decorative stitch PaernsMonogramming ÷,.LHeres How = Reduce the Size of Numbers and LettersIncrease pressure on presser foot Wlat,to Do WilenSize needte Bent or blunt Needle What t0 do whenc0ntinuedFingers Replace the Light BulbUnplug the machine and open the face cover Clean the Bobbin Holder Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs Do not Remove Oil the Underside Oil the Face Cover PlateParts List Parts List Memory Button Monogramming Multtpte Knit StitchingApplication 40442 Quilter QuiltingThread Guide Tensions Tension dial Sears Tower Chicago DateCircuit

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