Your Foot Controls Speed, Presser Foot | Kenmore 1791 specification

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YOUR FOOT

CONTROLS THE

SPEED

THE

"PRESSER FOOT"

APPLIES THE

PRESSURE

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STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG SEV_NG

Easy to use as an automobile accelerator{ Seated comfortably? Directly in front of your machine? Place the Foot Control

(46)where your foot reaches it easily,

Turn on the PowerlLight Switch (28). Now simply press your foot on pedal (45) until you reach a slow even speed. Never try to sew too fast. The harder you push, the faster the machine will sew (Except when Basting Switch (24) is on}, Good idea: For your very first use, test speed control on a remnant!

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The Presser Foot (7) exerts pres- sure on fabnc when stitching.

To change presser feet, simply drop Presser Foot Lock (39--ar- row) and slip foot away from the Presser Bar (38). For added con-

venience, the Presser Foot Lever (371 has a double lift; raise this lever

beyond the normal up position and ptace new foot on presser bar. To lock toot securely, raise presser toot lock as high as possible. That's a!I there ts to it!

Speed range switch

Your machine has two ranges of

speed- a low range for slower, intricate work and a high one for

faster, general work. On the low setting the machine will not sew faster than a certain speed, even when the foot control is fully

depressed.

Presser foot pressure is vitat for

straight seams, uniform stitch length, even handling of both layers of fabric. To adjust pressure; use Pressure Regulator which is situated reside the face cover (12). Then to increase pressure, turn the dial

clockwise (or vice versa). Just remember.., for lightweight fabnc,

more pressure; for heavy fabr=c, tess pressure.

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Kenmore 1791 manual Your Foot Controls Speed, Presser Foot, Applies Pressure, Straight and Zigzag Sevng

Contents

Knowing Parts and features SettingNeedle Contro, stitch selector Indicator Check chart Knowing Your Sewing Machine Back ViewSolid State Foot Control Frontview SETrlNG UP Your Machine Getting Ready to SEW Electronic Needle Control Stitch SelectorNeedle stops precisely in up or down position Push Before Turning Dial Winding Bobbin Putt out to disengagePush Threading the Bobbin Case Drop-in bobbin Makes this a simple Sure operation Threading the Rest of Your Machine Upper threadingNeedle threading Now quick and easy Thread Tension Thread Tension Straight StitchingZigzag Stitching Checking for Correct Tension of Thread Changing Needles NeedleplatesTo Replace the Needleplate Insert Your Size 14 Needle is BASIC., o Choosing Right Needle For the FabricFabric is the KEY to Needle and Thread Choice Kenmore needles are Recommended for all Kenmore machines Your Foot Controls Speed Presser FootApplies Pressure Straight and Zigzag Sevng Feed Dogs Keep the Fabric MovingKeep YOU on Target Sewing Swing UP For Free ARM Easy to SET for ALL Straight Stitch I NG Stitch length is yourKey decision Here are Your Basic Seings for Straight Stitching Making Permanent Seams Truly Permanent HandsomeTOP-STITCHING Backtacking Crossing seams oo Turning square corners Temporary Sewing By MachinePIN Basting STAY-STITCHING NOW Simple New free Basting method for Very long stitches Zigzag Stitching Expands Your SkillsMany plain Fancy uses For easy zigzag Sewing Special Edge Stitch Settings Stitch Selector -- il Change Stitch Length Width For Strength For VarietyMost important use for Basic zigzag Heres how to set your machine Hemming Can Simplified Also using the special KenmoreBlind HEMMING-- a Basic Stitch That Adds a Finishing Touch Built-in Blindstitch is a reai time-saver Setting your machine Mending Darning By MachineSo much easier Takes little practice No Presser Foot Fagoting BAR-TACKINGDecorative stitch that also is good for mending knits To reinforce points of strain on any garment To support and shape edges and details Zigzag Presser FootZigzag Using Your BUILT-IN Buttonhole System Buttonholes and FastnersIts great for Making single Extra-long buttonholes Your Kenmore built-in system is the only one that can be Using Your Special Buttonhole Attachment Another important buttonhole accessoryIt wilt become Get acquainted with whats in your Start with the ones You like in the chart below Your NEW Buttonhole SkillsRound END Buttonhole Settings for round-end, keyhole, eyelet Worked ButtonholingAn art by our Grandmothers Now easy to do By machine Bound buttonhole settings PURL-EDGING For That Professional TouchTips on Making Bound Buttonholes Darning Plate Cording is Simple with Same Zipper Settings Zippers That are SMOOTH-WORKING Good LookingHome-sewn zippers can look as nice as those on ex MACHINE-SEWED BUTTONS? YES KenmoreClear plastic foot Makes job easy Setting Your Machine for Straight Stretch Stitching Straight Stretch StitchingStretch and Special Stitches For seams That need to stretch With the fabric Stretch RICK-RACK STR EtchUsed most often for Top-stitching Feather Stretch Elastic StretchOvercast Stretch Youll love this For skirt-bands Lingerie HOW to GET the HAND-SMOCKED Effect by Machine Paris Point StretchSome Favorite Stitches Can be Satin Stitches AS the Professionals USE ThemMachine EMBROIDERY? Custom Designs By MACHINE? Finishing and Personal Touches Here are Some SINGLE-NEEDLE Designs Youll Like to USE Only your fancy is needed for This fanciworkWeveadded an embroidered touch to a bias tape at These Kenmore Special Aids NOW Narrow HemmingIs Easy Most USEFUL, Versatile Accessory Your Kenmore Edgestitcher Makes Many Trims PossibleEven Feed Foot Problem FABRICS? TOO Soft to FINISH? Here are Happy Endings Handsome Shell StitchingLovely Lettuce Edging Easier with Your Kenmore Guide forQuilting the Kenmore WAY Orderly rows Uniformly spaced Suspected Problem Incorrect thread tensions Bent needle plate Hand wheel not returned to Cleaning Your Keeping IT Clean Light JOB To Keep YourSewing Bright Oiling Your Keeps IT Smooth RunningOiling Under TOP Cover Plate Accessories NeedlesPresser Feet Other Vital ITEMS Ul o c