Cleaning the Shuttle Race

This area must be kept free of dust, lint and occasional tangled thread Clean the shuttle race area about every three months

•Cleaning the shuttle area (3"_Bobbin case

(_) Levers

_) Shuttle race cover (_ Shuttle

_3) Shuttle race

(_) Center pin on the shuttle

0Shuttle driver ® Pointed hook (_) (Oil here)

1, Raise the needle bar to its highest point and remove the bobbin case (_,,

2.Push shuttle race levers (_) aside. Lift shuttle race cover (_ and take shuttle Qout

3, Clean the shuttle race 0 with a lint brush°

4.Put a drop of oil on the center pin of the shuttle (_) and shuttle race(3)_ Do not over oil.

. Replacing shuttle assembly (_) Levers

(_ Shuttle racecover Q Shuttle

(_) Shuttle race

(_) Center pin on the shuttle

0Shuttle driver ® Pointed hook _b (Oil here)

1.,Position shuttle race (_) as illustrated so that the shuttle driver 0 is forming haft moon on the left side of the machine_

2 Hold shuttle (_) by center pin (_ and position shuttle so as

to form a haft moon on the right side. The pointed hook (_) will be on the bottom,,

3.Place shuttle race cover (_) into place over shuttle assembly.

4, Snap the levers (_) back into the original position.

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385.12314 specifications

The Kenmore 385.12314 is a remarkable sewing machine designed for both novice and experienced sewers. Known for its reliability and versatile features, this machine has carved a niche for itself in the market of home sewing appliances.

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