Kenmore 385.15208 - Manual (Page 18)

Extension Table
' Detaching the table
Pull the table away from the machine, as illustrated, for
“free-arm” sewing of cuffs and sleeves.
® Attaching the table
Push the extension table until it snaps into the machine,
0 Extension table
(2) Pin
(D Holes
d)Tab
d) Free-arm
Changing Needle
0 Needle damp screw
(D Needle clamp
[TjTurn off the power switch.
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise, toward you, and lowering
the presser foot. Loosen the needle damp screw 0 by
turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the
needle clamp
[|] Insert a new needle into the needle clamp(|)wiih the
fiat side to the rear. When inserting the needle into the
needle clamp (2), push it up as far as it goes. Tighten
the needle clamp screw 0 firmly by turning it clockwise.
[UT o see if the needle is good, place the flat side of the
needle onto something fiat (e.g needle plate or glass).
The gap between the needle and the flat surface should
be consistent. Never use a bent or blunt needle.
A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs
in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics.
To Remove and Attach the Foot Holder
® Thumb screw
(D Foot holder
(D Presser bar
»To remove
Remove the thumb screw ® by turning it counterclock­
wise with a screwdriver.
»To attach
Match the hole in the foot holder © with the threaded
hole in the presser bar (|), Fit the thumb screw © into
the hole Tighten the screw ® by turning it clockwise with
screwdriver.
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