Sears KENMORE 385.1915 - Manual (Page 4)

SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE
A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available , 4
Locate and Identify the Parts > . , . .. ................... - - . - 5~6
Identify the Accessories - , . -.................. .. 6
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING
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Set Up the Machine
• Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power :
• Set the Foot Control
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• Check the Feed Balance Dial
• Set the Pressure Adjusting Lever
• Adjust the Presser Foot Lever , -...................... . , , , . 9
• Thread Cutter , — ........... ... . 9
• Accessory Storage Box ■ . ..... ................ ... - - - - • - 10
• Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable
Extension Table . .... ................ ......................10~11
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Know What the Presser Feet Wi
• Foot Storage Compartment
• Presser Foot Types . -
A. Zigzag Foot . . . .
C, Overedge Foot . .
QuiSter , . . .
Zipper F o o t . . . .
Satin Stitch Foot
Blind Hem Stitch Foot ,
Straight Stitch Foot . . ,
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Sliding Buttonhole Foot , .
Automatic Buttonhole Foot
• Check the Presser Foot . . . . .
• Change the Presser Foot..................
Choose the Needle and Thread
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• Check the Needle .......................... ..
o Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart .
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« To Change the Needle
Prepare the Bobbin
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• To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine . , . , .
• Horizontal Spool Pin
• Additional Spool Pin ................................
• Wind the Bobbin ........................... .. .........................
• Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder . . . . . . . 20
Prepare the Top Thread
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• Thread the Needle ................................... .................. .. , . . 21
• Pick Up the Bobbin Thread ..................... 22
• Adjust the Top Thread Tension
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For Straight Stitch , ......................... .. .... .............. . . . . . 23
For Zigzag Stitch................ ................................. .. . . . . . . 24
SECTION 3. LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS
Main Function of Buttons , . , . , 25
• Reverse Stitch Button 25
• Auto-Lock Button , , . . ......................................... 25
• Up/Down Needle Position Button..................... . , . . . , 25
• Control Panel, . ..................... ................... . . . . . . 26
• Display Sharpness Adjusting Knob ... ................. 26
® Mode Button .... ............................................................. ... 27
» Pattern Selection Buttons ...... ................................. .. 27
• Direct Entry Stitch Buttons
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Memory Button
Mirror Image Button .
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Clear Button , , -
Twin Needle Button ...................
Editing Button . , . , ,
Stitch Width Control Button .
Stitch Length Control Button
Message Button , , .
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SECTION 4. PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS
Use the Seam Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Turn a Square Corner , . ............................... ... 31
Sewing on Heavy Fabrics 32
Dropping the Feed Dogs ..... ................... ... - ........... 32
Basting 091 - .................... .................................................... - , 33
Darning SI ■ - - - - . • - • ....................... - ■ 34
Sew a Button ................................... .. - 35
Put in a Zipper ...................................... . . . . . . . . . 3 6 ~ 3 8
SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES
Chartof Sewing Functions . . . .
Stitch Pattern Chart . . . . . . . .
Straight Stitches |l0l ED. 1
• Straight Stitch
• Topstitching . . . . . . . . .
• Position the Needle for Topstitching
• P i n t u c k i n g . - , , .
• Quilting
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