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SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.
Kenmore Sewing Machine
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE A Portable Caseor Cabinet isAvailable
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Locate and Identify the Parts
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SECTION 1.
KNOW THE MACHINE
Identify the Accessories
Light and Power Switch
Sliding buttonhole foot
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Setting Spool Pins f
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Set Up the Machine (Continued) Free-Arm Sewing: theRemovable Extension Table
SECTION 2.
Changethe PresserFoot
PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Choose the Needle and Thread To Changethe Needle
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Draw thread from spool through bobbin winding tension disc asshown,
Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case
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Adjust the Top Thread Tension
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When adjusting top thread tension, the higher the number, the tighter the top thread.
Reverse Stitch Control
To reverse stitch, hold down this control during sewing. Releaseto sewforward again.
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Stitch Selector
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Stitch Length Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance
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SECTION2. PREPARETHEMACHINEFORSEWING Starting
Straight Stitches Straight Stitch
1. Raisethe presserfoot. 7. At the end of the seam, you may
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Here's How 1. 2.
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Zigzag Stitches
Zigzag Stitches (Continued)
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SECTION 3. LEARNTHE STITCHES
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The Stitches and Their Uses
3. Mark the line for decoration on the fabric, using a washable fabric marker,
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Stretch Stitches StraightStretch
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Herring Bone Stretch
Use as hemming stitch for blankets, tablecloth and draperies.
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Decorative Stretch Patterns
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Buttonholes
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SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do When
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Machine Jamming Knocking Noise
What to Do When (Continued)
SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART
SECTION 5, CARE FOR THE MACHINE Replacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine
SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE
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SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE Oiling the Machine
Oil behind the Face Cover Plate and under the Arm Cover Plate Oil the Underside
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PARTS LIST 12 5 6
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