Kenmore 12621, 14502, 14501, 14572, 14401, 10101, 14571, 11101 General Problems, Stitching Problems

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8. CHECK CHART FOR PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS

Your sewing machine is a precision instrument, designed to give you many years

of troublefree sewing with minumum

maintenance. If you have any performance problem, check the list below and you'll be able to solve the problem yourself.

GENERAL PROBLEMS

Machine does not sew.

*Hand wheel or clutch knob is not returned to

stitching position. - Push in or tighten clutch (see page 10).

*Power line cord is not connected. -- Check

plug.

*Power/light switch turned off, -- Turn on the switch.

Machine jams/knocks.

*Thread is caught in shuttle. -- Clean shuttle (see page 55),

*Needle is damaged. -- Replace needle (see page 13).

Fabric does not move.

*Presser foot not lowered. - Lower presser foot.

*Stitch length control is set at 0. -- Set it at 24 to 6.

*Feed cover plate is attached. - Remove feed

cover plate.

*Thread is knotted under fabric.

STITCHING PROBLEMS

Machine skips stitches.

*Needle size is not correct for thread and fabric,

-- See page 14.

*Fabric is a certain knit or synthetic. - Use "Q NEEDLE" TMand "Q FOOT"TM.

*Needle is bent or blunt. -- Replace needle (see page 13).

*Needle is not all the way up into needle clamp.

-See page 13.

*Top thread tension is too tight. -- Decrease top thread tension.

*Machine is not threaded correctly. - See page 12 and 15.

*Thread is caught in shuttle, -- Clean shuttle (see page 55).

Stitches are irregular.

*Needle size is not correct for thread and fabric.

-- See page 14.

*Machine is not threaded correctly. - See page 12 and 15.

*Top thread tension is too loose. - Increase top thread tension.

*Fabric is being pulled or pushed against machine feeding action. -- Guide it gently.

*Bobbin has not been wound evenly, - Rewind bobbin.

*There are nicks or burrs at needle plate opening. - Replace needle plate or smooth burrs with extra fine Emory cloth.

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Contents SWA/RS Sears, Roebuck and Co This Model is a Center NEEDLE, LOW BAR Sewing MachineTable of Contents Know Your Machine Locate and identify the parts on your machineBobbin winder latch Locate and identify the accessories Parts and accessoriesfitted on the machine Optional accessories Foot NeedleSet the foot control Plug in the machine and switch on the powerSet up the machine Control the presser foot leverPut thread on the spool pin Attach th.e spool pinsConvert to free-arm sewing Prepare the bobbin Load Thread on the Bobbin Prepare the bobbin IIIRemove the Bobbin Case from the Shuttle Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case Insert the bobbin Case into the ShuttlePrepare the Needle Change the needleNeedle, Thread, Fabric and Stitch Length Chart FabricPrepare the Top Thread Thread the NeedlePick up the Bobbin Thread Hold the top thread loosely in your left handStraight Stitching Check the Thread Tension Adjust the top thread tensionAdjust the bobbin thread tension Zigzag StitchingKnow what the presser feet will do Choose the Right Presser FootLjI Change the presser foot Foot holderUse the Feed Cover Plate Use the Double NeedleStitch Selector Stitch Length ControlSeam Guide Lines Stitch Width ControlReverse Stitch Lever BacktackingWhen you begin to sew Before you begin to sewMachine Setting Chart Learn to USE the StitchesSewing a Straight Seam Straight StitchesPresser foot Top-stitching Square the Corner 5/8 from the fabric edgeDarning Gathering BastingIiii Cording Attaching a zipperResser,oot ZigzagBar tacking Satin stitchOvercasting stitch Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches on top of the fabricApplique Embroidery and MonogrammingButton sewing IIInl Three-step ZigzagInside Dress Final Blind HemFinished Finished Edge Right Side of Finished HEM Box Stitch Shell Stitch Two types of shell stitches are built into your machineStretch Stitches Ultra StitchSerging Or Pine Leaf Where to Use Which Stretch Stitch a Check-ChartSuitable for Stretch Fabrics Basic Stitches with Stretch ApplicationsTips on Sewing Different Fabrics Rick-Rack Stretch Stitch Straight Stretch StitchSmocking Stretch Stitch Overcast Stretch Stitch Elastic Stretch StitchOverlock Stretch Stitch Elastic Edge Stretch StitchLearning to SEW Buttonholes Tips on buttonholingManual Method III Adjust the stitch density Adjust the stitch widthMethod Make the Buttonhole Corded Buttonholes a variation of the built-in buttonhole Buttonhole Attachment System Set up the machine NlnnIIIllmli!.LJilII1 f I slot IllllIIi!i tlllll 11-PienOn Iiiifiii IiIIIltl..J..-Guide Make the Buttonhole Clean your machine Clean the feed dogsChanje the light bulb Clean the shuttle LibGeneral Problems Stitching ProblemsThread Problems Sewing Machine SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A