Kenmore 385. 19000 - Manual (Page 119)

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Problem
Type of
Sewing
Cause Reference
All (T) T be needle js incorrectly inserted. Sec page 10.
All @ The needle is bent or blunt. See page 10.
All The needle and/or threads are not suitable for
rhe work being sewn.
See page 22.
Skipped
All (?) A blue needle is not being used for
stretch sewing, very fine fabrics and
synthetics.
See page 22.
stitches All ( 5 ) The needle chiead is not threaded properly. Seepages 12-18.
All The wrong needle is used. Change the needle.
Conventional ( 7 ) The presser foot pressure is not strong
enough.
See page 20.
Embroidery (1) The embroidery hoop is not set properly. See pages 72, 74.
Embroidery The fabric is not pulled tightly on the
embroidery hoop.
See page 72.
All @ Stabilizer is not being used with stretch or
fine fabrics.
See page 72.
All (T) The needle thread tension is too tight. See page 26.
All ( 2 ) The needle thread or the bobbin thread is not
threaded correctly.
See pages 12-18.
All ( 3 ) The right size needle is not being used. Sec page 22.
Seam
Conventional ( 4 ) The stitch length is too long for the fabric. Make the stitches
denser.
puckering Conventional The presser foot pressure is not correctly
adjusted.
* When sewing extremely lightweight
materials, place stabilizer underneath the
fabric.
See page 20.
Embroidery (6) The fabric is not pulled tightly on the
embroidery hoop.
See page 72.
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All ( 7 ) Stabilizer is not being used with stretch or
fine fabrics.
See page 72.
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