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SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING

Stitch Selector

Model 12614

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Stitch Se_

Model 11607

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Stitch Se_

The stitch selector control not only determines the stitch you select, but also regulates the stitch width for

regular zigzag.

The different types of stitches are designated by color.

Straight, Zigzag and Utility Stitches are red.

Stretch Stitches are brown. (Model 12614 only)

Buttonhole Settings are blue.

NOTE: To avoid needle or fabric damage, be sure your needle is up and out of fabric when adjusting this control.

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Contents

Main SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Kenmore Sewing Machine IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DA NG ER- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WAR NI NG- 12. 13. 14. 15. TABLE OFCONTENTS SECTION SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE 2, PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART \\\\Shuttle Cover SECTION 1. KNOWTHE MACHINE \\\ Identify the Accessories ) i / t Set Up the Machine (Continued) Choose the Needle andThread o Fabric, Needle, Thread and SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING i Prepare the Bobbin Page Prepare the Top Thread \ oPick Up the Bobbin Thread ! Adjust the Top Thread Tension L Top tension Too Loose Reverse Stitch Control Stitch Selector Model 12614 15 Model 11607 FI [q i', > Stitch Length Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance (Model 12614 only) , _[_'_ t I I I Starting To Sew Straight Stitches / I To Sew: 1, Page Page Zigzag Stitches ........ iii:ii!i!ii!i!i > Here's How 24 L 1 ,/ J 26 Page "- LaceWork & Page Page Stretch Stitches (Model 12614 only) # t__J L_J / [__J SECTION 3. Buttonholes Fne Coarse LEARN THE STITCHES \, 3> @ Page SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do When SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do When (Continued) Replacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine CAUTIONJ 38 / Page Oiling the Machine Oil behind the Face Cover Plate and under the Arm Cover Plate Oil the Underside Page C INDEX H Hand wheel ..................... 4, 17 I nvisible zipper .................... 21 WARRANTY SEWING MACHINE SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL60684 U.S.A.