Kenmore 385. 17624, 385. 17620 owner manual Width Length

Automatic Buttonhole (Continued)

• To Sew
(_)	Stitch	width:		2
(_)	Stitch	length:		3 to 4
_)	Needle		thread tension:	2 to 6
(_	Presser		foot:	Buttonhole foot

NOTE: Best results are obtained by using #60 or #80 lightweight thread for bobbin thread. It is advisable to use a #11 blue stretch

needle when sewing knits and synthetic fabrics. You can obtain buttonholes with wider cutting space by setting stitch width at 1.5 instead of 2.

(_ Needle thread Bobbin thread

(_) Two round holes Rectangular hole

_) Two pins fitting with the two round holes (_ Lever

(Z)Hook fitting with the rectangular hole (_) Base plate

Remove the extension table (accessory box). Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the

handwheel counterclockwise. Remove the foot holder. Pull bobbin thread about 3" (7 cm) straight back toward the rear of the machine. Insert the hook of the base plate _) into the rectangular hole on the needle plate (&). Pull lever _ back to align the hook with the rectangular hole. Snap base plate (_) down to fit the two pins _) at the back of base plate into the two round holes on needle plate (_). Release the lever.

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