Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 385. 564180 Sears
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OWNER'S MANUAL OVERLOCK 3j4 MODEL 385. 564180.
Dear Customer: You have just invested in a very fine overtock. Before using your new Kenmore machine, please pause for a moment and carefully read this booklet which contains instructions on how to operate and care for your machine. Specific instructions are gLven on threading, tension adjustments, cleaning, oiling, etc.
TABLE OFCONTENTS SECTION SECT! ON SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE Locate and Identify the Parts ............... 3_4 Identify the Accessories ..................... 4 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power .... 5 Foot Control Use .
Face plate Thread take-up lever thread gude Let[ needle thread tension dia! Need le thread guide Rigilt needle tllread guide Side cover Upper looper thread guide (t) Upper looper thread tension dial .
Needle clamp screws Upper knife Needle ptate Presser foot Needle plate set screw Knife holder knife Lower looper thread guide 14) Lower looper thread guide (3} Needle bar thread guide Needle clamp Foo.
_r _IU_ _ i_ _ _ i_ _M a chrin_ _a _d Swit_ h _ _ _t_ _ J_w_ _ _ _ Power supply plug supply Power switch conneCtOr Machine plug NOTE: Before inserting the plug into your machine, be sure the power switch is OFF, 1, Check your outlet to be sure it is a 110to 120 Volt AC out_et.
_eel Always turn hand wheel toward you. ¸¸, Side To open: Push the side cover to the left. To close: Push the side cover to the right and slightly toward the mach}ne body, Looper cover To open: While pushing with the thumb to the right as far as it will go, pull looper cover toward you.
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,; Raising. o_ L "_ ;'= _ ,_: T:_,:_"_ ;,._o _=_,,:werin= , _,.g _=., _ =the Presser Foot, _'= :_ .._ =, _feSSer _oOt Iifter By raising or lowering the presser foot lifter, the presser foot goes up and down.
::i I: Th _ead i ngl the Mach ine I I. Green | 3.Blu e_------___,::2_] I J ,_'k p.Orano - I f Threading Chart (Located behind tooper cover) For your convenience, your Kenmore ovedock has been pre-threaded.
e Threading the Lower Looper ® Open the looper and side covers. Loosen screw and remove presser foot assembly. Place the spool of thread on the right side spool pin. i * Points to thread for lower looper are marked 10 [ in green. Thread guide (9 _ .
._- looper Ik-k %._-___ I g_,de I_l 31_ EL;xT..- Looper I " ,..oooo, threader __ __ 0 ,deI41 III hl I /, I / _ Lower ! // | _ looper thread I Lower looper Looper li_read w (_) Insert the thread between tension (_) Pass the thread through the thread gutde (2}.
e Threading the Upper Looper Thread guide p_ate i./ thread guide & C) Draw the thread through (_) Pass the thread through the (_ Pass the thread through the the thread guide second holes in the se.
-,_ toope_ thread _(_ _ ,ens,on dia, J Insert tension discs from the thread between the right, Then pufl both sides of thread. _) Pass the thread through upper looper thread guide (1). (_ Pass the thread through upper looper thread guJde (2). (_ Pass the thread through the looper thread take- up lever (upper).
e Threading the Needle on the Right © _ Thread gu+de ® (_ Draw the thread through the thread guide second from the left from back to front. (_) Pass the thread through the holes +n the second row from the left of thread guide plate as illustrated. 14 Place the spool of thread on the spool pin second from the left.
Right needle threat tension dial (_ Insert the thread between tension discs from the right. Then pull both sides of thread. ®® Thread take-up lever thread guide t Right needle thread guide Turn the .
e Threading the Needle on the Left ® 16 0 Place the spool of thread on the left side spool pin. * Points to thread for needle on the teft are marked in orange.
2® _= needle thread I [ension dial _-_ Thread take-up [_ lever thread guide ......J (_ Insert the thread between tension discs from the right. Then pull both sides of thread. (_ Turn the hand wheel toward you to bring needle bar to its highest position, then pass the thread through thread take-up lever thread gu ide.
(_, (_) (_) Insert the fabric under the toe ot the foot. (It is not necessary to raise the fooL) (_ Turn the hand wheel gently toward you a couple of turns and check the thread chain. Then start sewing slowly. The fabric will be auto- maticatly fed, Guide the fabric in the direction desired.
Securing Ends To avokd unravelling, _t Is necessary to leave a thread chain about 5 cm (2") long at the beginning and end of seam, To secure the beginning and end of a seam choose one of the lotlowmg methods. At the Begmn|ng A. Separate the end of threads and knot, B.
At the End You can use the same methods as at the beginning to secure the end of seam except "Backstttching", or the methods shown below. (_ Serge one stitch off the end of seam. ®® (_) Rinse the needle and presser foot, and gently pull the threads off the prong.
:Thread Tension (4 threads) Thread Tension Dial f Setting mark Loosen L _ Tighten Correct Tension Needle thread on the rtght looper J Thread Tension Need Ie thread Needle thread tension (L) tension (R.
Thread Tension Adjustment * Set all four thread tension dials at "3" Wrong Tension on the left ts loose. looper thread Cower looper thread Tighten needle thread tenston on the left.
Wrong Tension _er thread is tight and/or read is loose. looper thread Loosen fewer looper thread tension and!or tighten upper looper thread tension. Needle tt_read Needle tl_tead tens_o_ ILl _enslon (R) @@ Uppe[ looper Lower looper the*cad tenSlO_*_ lt_read tension Wrong Tension thread is tlght and/or is loose.
Using the Needle on the Right Only (for narrow three-thread sergmg) Disconnect the machine from the power suppiy. Remove the needle and the thread on the left, Then tighten the needle clamp screw on the left slightly to avoid tosing the screw.
Thread Tension Adjustment " Set alt three thread tension dials at "3" Then sew. and check the thread tensions. Wrong Tension _read is loose.
To select stitch length, turn the dial. The larger the number, the longer the stitch. The stitch length can be adjusted from 1 to 5 mm, (approx. 5/! 28" to 25/128"').
"i:i:_ Removing the Presse_:Foot iool _if ter 11_ Ratse the needle and presser toot. __ zFoo! holder Lever _ D (_ Press the lever located on the back holder, The presser foot will drop off. of foot f _foove Pin Place the presser foot so that the pin on the foot ties just under the groove of the foot holder.
Needle clamp screw [he Iett ® (_ Disconnect the machine from the power supply. Raise the needle to its highest position. Then loosen the needle clamp screw for the needle you are going to remove, Refer to page 24 for changing the needle for three-thread serging.
_To Disengage the Upper: Knife: --b.-'--..b,>_<d_tt! IlO_ _f'C""no Upper _ _ topper p_n knob _ f_ !It v _'_Upper, f Upper knite knob I Upper , knife I '% i Slopper pin J _ ........................... J 1_) Disconnect the machine from the powersupply.
® ® Regular Rolled her'nm_ng (ior normal (for rolled hemming Sewing} p_cot edging and narrow hemming) Stamp on the reverse "S .... R" stde ol the plate " Select the needle plate for your sewing need.
L_ght wetght Medium weight Heavy weight Knits NOTE: Type of Fabric Organdy, Georgette, Lawn, Crepe de chine, Limng. Cotton, Linen, Satin, Ordinary tabrlc. Tweed, Coating, Demm, Doeskin, Thick fabric. Kmtted fabrfc Type of Thread Cotton No. 80 "_ Silk No.
< Application > Machine Setting f Roiled Hemming Picot Edging Narrow Hemming Stitch Length {a) Needle Remove the left needle. Needle Plate Rolled hemming needle plate. (Marked R on reverse side.) Refer to page 30 tot changing the needle plate. (R) .
Thread, Fabric and Range of the Tension Dial (3 Threads) Tension dial settings may vary depending on the type and thickness of fabric and thread being used. Fabric Rolled Hemmtng Picot Edging Narrow Hemming Needle thread Long fiber polyester thread No.
Adjusting Thread Tension 1. Set the tension dials as shown on page 33, 2. Sew and check the tensions, -- For better result - f _,_,_j_,,>,!_!i_>ii_!_!_ ii _, ii! _i ! ii!)i!i!!i!iii'i ! ! i.
< Application > /Overedgmg .................. J Thread, Fabric, Range of the Tension and Machine Setting Fabric Medium to Heavy Fabric Needle thread Upper looper thread Lower looper thread Thread " 'I Synthetic : No. 60_ 80 Silk : No. 50_80 Buttonhole twist Lightweight woof yarn Synthetic .
< App|ication > ........................ J 36 Fabric, Thread and Machine Setting Fabric Thread Needle thread Synthetic No. 60 _ 80 on the rtght Silk No. 50 _ 80 Light to Medium Fabric Upper and lower looper threads Synthetic No, 60 "* 100 Silk No.
Disconnect the machine from the power supply before cleaning. J Open the looper cover, Remove the waste materials with a lint brush, Needle pla $8_ SCreW (_ Open the looper and side covers, (_) Remove the needles and presser foot. Remove the needle ptate set screw and needle plate.
plale Disconnect the machtne from the power supply. Remove the face plate set screw, and remove the face plate. CAUTION! The light bulb will be HOT. Protect your fingers when you handle it, bulb (_ Put the new bulb in by pushing it up and turning it clockwise.
Disconnect the machine from the power supply before oiling. Open the looper cover. end apply ,:,:::::,::::: .... Apply a few drops of fine quality sewing machine oil to the parts indicated with arrows. Oiling is recommended once a week in normal use, once in ten hours m continuous use.
To Remove: (_) Disconnect the machine trom the power supply. (_ Open the looper and side covers. 1_ Disengage the upper knife. (Refer to page 29.) (_) Remove the hexagon bolt, and remove the upper knife. To Attach: knife insert new upper knife into the groove of knife holder and stopper pro, then tighten the hexagon bolt slightly.
; _Y:T'_: _ _;=i _?::? :_' :_':::_:::::_:_=: :_ : What to: DO When :_ Condition The fabric is not being fed smoothly. The needle breaks. The thread breaks. Skipped stitches The seam is not sewn neatty, Seam puckering. The machine does not operate, t.
PARTS LIST 3 4 6 @ 7 8 9 10 42 11 12 13 14 15 All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears store or service center. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1.
INDEX A Accessory box .................. 4 C Carrying handle ................... 3 Changing needle .................. 28 Changing the needle plate ............ 30 D Decorative overedglng ............. 35 F Face plate ...................... 3, 38 Foot holder .
Specification of the Machine Item Sewing speed Stitch length (feed amount) Overedge stitch width Specification t,300 r.p.m, maximum 1 _ 5 mm (Ordinary average 3) 3.
OVERLOCK Now that you have purchased your Kenmore Overlocko should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or v|sit, The model number of your Overlock will be shown on your nomenclature plate on the back of your Over!ock.
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