Oiling the Machine, Oil points in illustration | Sears 12581, 12781

SECTION 5. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE

Oiling the Machine

Oil the machine in all areas shown on this page at least once a year; otherwise the machine can become sluggish or will knock loudly. If you use the machine frequently, oil the machine under the top cover about every three months. In case machine is not used for an extended time, oil it before sewing. Use good quality sewing machine oil. One or two drops of oil is sufficient. Remove excess oil, otherwise it may stain fabric.

Kenmore sewing machine oil is available at your nearest Searsretail store.

NOTE: Unplug the machine before oiling. Remove needle and put needle bar in full down position.

• Oil behind the Face Cover Plate and under the Arm Cover Plate

• Oil the Underside

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Open face cover plate and/or remove arm cover plate by loosening up top screw to oil points	Open the shuttle cover by		pulling	down the embossed part	on
in illustration.	the left side of the	cover,	Tilt	the machine head back	and
Use only a drop of oil; do not over-oil.	remove bottom cover.	Oil points in illustration.

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Sears 12581, 12781, 12681, 11682 manual Oiling the Machine, Oil points in illustration

Contents

Sewing Machine SEARS, Roebuck and CO Kenmore Sewing Machine Important Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Table of Contents Portable Case or Cabinet is Available Locate and Identify the PartsFace Cover Plate Identify the Accessories AutoClutchKnob Foot Control Use Children Setting Spool Pin Adjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread CutterSeveral Section Prepare Your Machine for Sewing ExtensionTable Green For Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length ChartTtmd Check Your Needle To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine Wind the Bobbin Pull 3 to Latch Bobbin as shown Bobbin Thread Your Needle Bring bobbin thread up by pulling Top thread OoI!t Loose Prepareyourmachineforsewing Top tension Too Tight Too Loose Just Right Prepare Your Machine for Sewing Stitch SelectorStitch Length Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance Reverse Stitch ControlReleaseto sew forward again StartingTo Sew Now that you are familiar Kenmore sewing machine Learn the Stitches Use the Seam GuidesTurn a Square Corner Straight Stitches Usethe DarningPlate Darning Straight StretchBe usedo et! f= csand Zigzag Stitches BasicZigzag Satin Stitch Heres How Zigzag Stitches Applique Bar TackingSew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches Sew a Button To strengthen the shank, cut Section Learn Stitches Zigzag Stitches Overcasting Stitch Rick-Rack StretchThis zigzag variation is very useful Foot so that the stitches are made HeresHowPlace the fabric under the presser Overcast Stretch Stitching Models 12781, 12681 Three-Step Zigzag Zigzag StitchesLace Work Models 12781, 12681 Stitch and Its Uses Stjtch Blind Hemming Models12681 That Be*wcon exteRded=ede Buttonholes Stitch selectorTop thread tension Stitch length contro control 1 to5 Set the stitch selector at b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches Sew in a Zipper Stitch across and below Per, set the zipper footRight side of the needle Tom of the zipper Top thread tension Stitch length Control 3 to Control 1to Shell Stitching Models 12781 SmockingSet the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Set the stitch length as you desire Position Elastic Stretch Stitch Model 12781 onlyBox Stitching Model 12781 only Top thread tension Stitch Length Control 1 to What to Do When Skipping Stitches Breaking Upper Thread Check bobbin case threading Clean bobbin caseand shuttleWhat to Do When Fabric not Moving Replacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the MachineCare for Your Machine Clean the Shuttle Race Occasional tangled thread. Clean the shuttle race areaAbout every three months Oiling the Machine Oil points in illustration Shuttle Parts ListRef. No Instructions Index ExtensionZipper application 3031 Memo Memo Warranty SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL