Sears 385. 19601 - Manual (Page 10)

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHÍNE FOR SEWING
Set Up the Machine (Continued)
» Set the Foot Controi Check Your Feed Balance Dial
The fool control regulates the speed si
which you sew.
Fosiiion the toot control as shown, with
your heel on the floor.
To increase speed, gently press down with
the ball of your toot.
To decrease speed, release your foot pressure
slightly.
NOTE: The toot control is sensitive and
wHl increase or decrease your
sewing speed immediately. Practice
on a scrap of fabric to regulate your
sewing speed to your taste and
needs.
For most sewing, the groove in the Feed
Balance Dial should point to the arrow
D>
Yoy may rarely need to adjust the dial. But,
if necessary, use this dial to regulate the teed
balance tor;
* Automatic Darnmg (See p. 68 for dstaiis)
* Buttonholes {See p.
12 for details!
* Any “stretch" stitch such as patterns
fS3] and monogramming when sewing
on special fabrics.
Set the Pressure Dial
The pressure control dial is located inside the face cover plate.
Set the dial ollgmngthe setting mark on the dial with the groove
as follows.
3 . . . . most sewing
applique and Cui-Out work
sewing chiffon, lace, organdy and other lightweight
tabfics. Also tor velours and knits (with more stretch!
basting, manual darning and embroidery
2 . . ,
1 . . .
0 ,
NOTE: The pressure dial should be reset at 3 after changing
pressure, so the machine is ready tor most normal
sewing the next time you use it.