Sears 385. 17526 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

"For appliances with a polarized plug {one blade wider than the other).

To reduce the risk of eiectdc shock, this plug is intended tofit in a

polarized outlet onlyone way. ffthe plug does not fit fully in the outlet,

reverse the plug. Ifit still does not fit, contact aqualified electrician to install

the proper outlet. Donot modify the plug in any way."

"Foot Controller Model YC-482P or YC-530 for use with Sewing Machine Models

385.!778x x x, 385.1684x x x, 385.1584x x x, 385.1664 x x x, 385.1754x x ×, 385.17526x x x,

385.1764x x x, 385.1884x xx, 385.17928x x x, 385.17924x x x, 385.t8836x x x,

385.17922x x x, 385.16816x x x, 385.17822x x x, 385.17828x x x, 385_18830xx x and

385.17026x x x.

x xx - represents numbers 000 through 999."

(For U.S.A. market only) 100-315-004

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)