Sears 385. 17526 SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Kenmore Sewing, Machine

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.

Dear Customer:

You have just invested in a very fine zigzag sewing machine. Before using your new Kenmore machine,

please pause fora moment and carefully readthis booklet which contains instructions on how to operate

and care for your machine.

Specific instructionsare given on threading, tension adjustments, cleaning, oiling, etc. This will help you

obtain the best sewing results and avoid unnecessary service expense for conditions beyond our control.

Advice on the operation and care of your machine is always available at your nearest Sears Retail Store.

Please remember, ifyou have questions about your machine or need parts and service, always mention

the model number and serial number when you inquire.

Kenmore Sewing, Machine

Record in space provided below the model number and serial

number of this appliance. The model number and serial number

are located on the nomenclature plate, as identified on Page 4of

this booklet.

Model No. 385. Serial No,

Retain these numbers for future reterence.

THIS MODEL 1SACENTER NEEDLE, LOW BAR SEWING MACHINE.

Contents

Main SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Kenmore Sewing, Machine iMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER- o SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING- Toreduce the risk ot burns, fire, electric shock, TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available Locate and Identify the Parts Locate and Identify the Parts (Continued) identify the Accessories Y Buttonhole Attachment SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MAHCINE FOR SEWING / Page Page \ Page KnowWhat ! y,, t2 Page Choose the Needle and Thread oFabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart NEEDLE FABRIC SIZE AND THREAD SIZE COLOR RECOMMENDED STITCH LENGTH SETTING f 2. 15 5. Page @ Page Prepare o Thread the Needle ! Page I Page Stitch Width Control Stitch Length Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance 4- Starting To Sew 25 Practical Stitch Chart Selection Ul %% % Needle 26 <, % 27 I" tk % % Length width 28 46 % Cha_ onp. 15 Practical Stitch Chart (Continued) 0 Blue Zone ir 30 Refer to page 55- 56 ! Straight Stitches (Continued) 33 Straight Stitches (Continued) k. lO. Close the zipperand turn the fabric I ---7 Zigzag Stitches 36 I ( 4 ( > > SECTION 3 .LEARN THE STITCHES @ 38 Page Page Page / o Lace f Page 1 I 1 l I 1 I Page Page Stretch Stitches 49 Stretch St itches (Continued) _c 5O Page Stretch Stitches (Continued) =Herring Bone Stretch SettheMachine 52 Page Page !t I 0oo,+.3,o @ % Page O Page Mo, Page Twin Needle Stitching II t-------:,H', SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do When SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE Replacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine T T Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs Oiling the Machine SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE :IWf Page Page OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS + _' WARRANTY _' + + FULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEAD 0 t| Jl Printed inTa}wan 654-814--000 o __ Io=o SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE V MODEL 17526 ! o.........o IMPORTANT LOS PIES OPCIONALES ACCESORIOS (NUMERO DEL SUMINiSTRADOR DE MAQUINA DE COSER 385) (A) (C) (B) OPTIONAL FEET AND ATTACHMENT (SEWING MACHINE SOURCE 385) (A) (B) (c)