Automatic Buttonhole (Continued)

To Sew

 

 

(_

Stitch width:

2

(_) Stitch length:

3to4

 

Needle

thread tension:

2to6

(_

Presser

foot:

Buttonhole foot

f

NOTE: Best results are obtained by using #60 or #80 lightweight thread for bobbin thread., It is advisable to use a #t 1 blue stretch

needle when sewing knits and synthetic fabrics,, "You can obtain buttonholes with

wider cutting space by setting stitch width at 1o5 instead of 2_

(i_ Needle thread (_ Bobbin thread (_) Two round holes

(_) Rectangular hole

(_) Two pins fitting with the two round holes

(_) Lever

0Hook 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 0 into the rectangular hole on the needle plate (_o 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,,

_WIDTH (i)

_LENGTH ®

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Kenmore 385. 17630 owner manual Automatic Buttonhole

385. 17630 specifications

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