Kenmore 385.15408 User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I. NAMES OF PARTS
Available Accessories and Attachments.............................4
SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting Machine to Power Supply................................6
Before Using Your Sewing Machine...................................6
For Your Safety ............................................................... 6
Polarized Plug.....................................................................6
Controlling Sewing Speed.................................................. 6
Setting Spool Pins.............................................................. 8
Presser Foot Lifter.............................................................. 8
Thread Cutter......................................................................8
Accessory Box.................................................................... 8
Extension Table................................................................ 10
• Detaching the table........................................................ 10
• Attaching the table..........................................................10
Changing Needle.............................................................. 10
To Remove and Attach the Foot Holder........................... 10
•To remove ....................................................... ............2.-10
• To attach ....................................................................... 10.
Changing Presser Foot..................................................... 12 '
• To remove .................................................................. 12
• To attach ...............................................i........................ 12
Presser Foot Types........................................................ 12
• Zigzag foot.................. ........................... i....................... 12,-
• Sliding b u t t o n h o l e . f o o t . . 1 2
• Zipper foot..................................................................... 12
• Straight stitch foot ........................................................ 12
Selecting Needle and Fabric.............. ..............................14
Bobbin Winding ......................................................... 18-22
• Removing bobbin case................... ...f............................18
• Bobbin winding........ ................................................. 18-20
• Inserting bobbin........... ................................................. 22
Threading the Machine..................................................... 24
• Threading the machine...................................................24
• Drawing up bobbin thread.............................................. 24
Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a
Straight Stitch................................................................... 26
• Correct tension .............................................................. 26
• Tension is too tight......................................................... 26
• Tension is too loose ..................................................... 26
• Adjust bobbin tension .................................................... 26
Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a Zigzag Stitch ... 28
• Correct tension .............................................................. 28
• Tension is too tight .................................................... 28
• Tension is too loose .......................................................28
Stitch Pattern Selector ................................................. 30
Stitch Length Dial..............................................................30
Stitch Width Dial........................................................... 30
Reverse Stitch Control .....................................................30
SECTION III. STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING
Straight Stitch................................................................... 32
• Starting to sew................................................................32
• Finishing sewing ............................................................32
Please note that some of the sections listed above not related to fundamental operations have been omitted from this manual
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Use the Seam Guides...................................................... 32
Turn a Square Corner.......................................................32
Variable Needle Position.................................................. 34
Topstitching.......................................................................34
Zipper Sewing..............................................................34-36
• Fabric preparation.......................................................... 34
• To sew............................................................................ 36
To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs.:..,.................................38
Darning ........................................................................... 38
SECTION IV. ZIGZAG STITCH.SEWING
Basic Zigzag............ ..................................................... 40
Safin Stitching
40
Monogramming............ ................................................... 42
Applique
.............. i..,.......................................... 42
Bar Tacking.......iL, .................... i:...... ............................ 44
Button Sewing ................................................................. 44
Overcasting Stitch ........................................................... 46
.Multiple Zigzag Stitch (Model 15408 exclusive)................ 46
• Seam finishing
46
• Mending........................................................................ 46
SECTION V. UTILITY AND DECORATIVE
STITCHES.' '
Blind Hem.Stitch (Model 15408 exclusive)................... 48
Lace Work (Model 15408 exclusive)................................ 48
Shell Stitch (Model 15408 exclusive) ........................... 50
Decorative Stitch Patterns (Model 15408 exclusive).... 50
Twin Needle Stitches (Option)...................................... 52
SECTION VI. BUTTONHOLE
Buttonhole................................................................... 54-56
• To adjust buttonhole stitch density ............................. 54
• Starting to sew.......................................................... 54-56
SECTION VII. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Replacing the Light Bulb.................................................. 58
Cleaning the Feed Dogs................................................... 58
Cleaning the Shuttle Race................................................ 60
• Cleaning the shuttle area............................................... 60
• Replacing shuttle assembly........................................... 60
Oiling the Machine............................................................ 62
• Oil behind the face cover........................................... 62
• Oil the shuttle area......................................................... 62
Troubleshooting............................................................ 64