Kenmore 14502, 14501, 14572 Plug in the machine and switch on the power, Set the foot control

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2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING

Set up the machine

1.Be sure your machine is resting securely on a sturdy, flat surface.

2.You may want to practice with a scrap of fabric to absorb any dirt or grease.

Plug in the machine and switch on the power

1.a. Plug the foot control into the machine.

b. Plug the cord into 110-120volt A.C. wall outlet.

Turn on the power/light switch.

Be sure to turn off the power/light switch if you are interrupted or stop sewing.

NOTE: Your machine will not operate with the power/light switch off.

Set the foot control

The foot control regulates the speed of the

sewing machine.

Position the foot control with your heel on the floor. The more pressure you apply to the foot control, the faster the machine will run.

Control the presser foot lever

The presser foot lever raises and lowers your

presser foot.

1.Lower the presser foot lever to sew.

,Raise the presser foot lever and the pressure of the presser foot will be released to insert or remove thin or thick fabrics.

. Extra height of the presser foot can be obtained by lifting the presser foot thumb

screw by finger to allow insertion of thicker material.

NOTE: Presser foot pressure is set at the

factory. No adjustment is required.

Power/ligh switch

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Contents SWA/RS This Model is a Center NEEDLE, LOW BAR Sewing Machine Sears, Roebuck and CoTable of Contents Locate and identify the parts on your machine Know Your MachineBobbin winder latch Locate and identify the accessories Parts and accessoriesfitted on the machine Foot Needle Optional accessoriesSet up the machine Plug in the machine and switch on the powerSet the foot control Control the presser foot leverAttach th.e spool pins Put thread on the spool pinConvert to free-arm sewing Prepare the bobbin Load Thread on the Bobbin III Prepare the bobbinRemove the Bobbin Case from the Shuttle Insert the bobbin Case into the Shuttle Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin CaseChange the needle Prepare the NeedleFabric Needle, Thread, Fabric and Stitch Length ChartThread the Needle Prepare the Top ThreadHold the top thread loosely in your left hand Pick up the Bobbin ThreadAdjust the bobbin thread tension Check the Thread Tension Adjust the top thread tensionStraight Stitching Zigzag StitchingChoose the Right Presser Foot Know what the presser feet will doLjI Foot holder Change the presser footUse the Double Needle Use the Feed Cover PlateStitch Length Control Stitch SelectorReverse Stitch Lever Stitch Width ControlSeam Guide Lines BacktackingBefore you begin to sew When you begin to sewLearn to USE the Stitches Machine Setting ChartStraight Stitches Sewing a Straight SeamPresser foot Square the Corner 5/8 from the fabric edge Top-stitchingDarning Basting GatheringIiii Attaching a zipper CordingZigzag Resser,ootOvercasting stitch Satin stitchBar tacking Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches on top of the fabricEmbroidery and Monogramming AppliqueButton sewing Three-step Zigzag IIInlBlind Hem Inside Dress FinalFinished Finished Edge Right Side of Finished HEM Box Stitch Two types of shell stitches are built into your machine Shell StitchUltra Stitch Stretch StitchesSuitable for Stretch Fabrics Where to Use Which Stretch Stitch a Check-ChartSerging Or Pine Leaf Basic Stitches with Stretch ApplicationsTips on Sewing Different Fabrics Straight Stretch Stitch Rick-Rack Stretch StitchSmocking Stretch Stitch Elastic Stretch Stitch Overcast Stretch StitchElastic Edge Stretch Stitch Overlock Stretch StitchTips on buttonholing Learning to SEW ButtonholesManual Method III Adjust the stitch width Adjust the stitch densityMethod Make the Buttonhole Corded Buttonholes a variation of the built-in buttonhole Buttonhole Attachment System Nlnn Set up the machineIiiifiii IiIIIltl..J..-Guide IIIllmli!.LJilII1 f I slot IllllIIi!i tlllll 11-PienOnMake the Buttonhole Clean the feed dogs Clean your machineChanje the light bulb Lib Clean the shuttleStitching Problems General ProblemsThread Problems SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A Sewing Machine