Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 385.12916 Sears
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Owner's Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d'instructions SEWING MACHINE MAQUINA DE COSER MACHINE A COUDRE Model } Mode!o Mod61e 385.12912 385.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your sewing machine is designed and constructed onty for HOUSEHOLD use Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. DANGER --To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1o This sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in.
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IIVIPORTANTES Su m&quina de coser est& diseSada y construida s61o para uso dom6stico,. Lea todas las instrucciones antes de usar esta mAquina de coser_. PELIGRO -- Para reducir el riesgo de descarga el6ctrica: 1., La m_.
IMPORTANTES CONSIGNES DE SI CURITE Votre machine & coudre n'est congue et construite que pour !'usage m#nager. Lisez routes ces consignes avant d'utiliser cette machine & coudre, DANGER -- Comment r_duire le risque de choc 61ectrique: 1.
WARRANTY FULL 25 YEAR WARRANTY ON DEFECT IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP For 25 years from the date of purchase, Sears witl, free of charge, repair defects in materiaI or workmanship which appear in the internal mechanical part of the sewing machine.
Machine Specifications f Item Sewing speed (Maximum): Stitch length: Stitch width: Stitch package (Stitch functions): (Built-in stitchs): Buttonf_ole: Machine dimensions: Weight (Net): Specification Over 730 r..pom,. 4 mm (Maximum) 5 mm (Maximum) 30 (12912) / 34 (12916) 12 (12912) / 16 (12916) 4 step built-in buttonhole W 390 mm (15.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I. NAMES OF PARTS Portable Case or Cabinet ................................ 2 Names of Parts ........................................................ 2 Available Accessories and Attachments ......... 4 SECTION B. GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting Machine to Power Supply .
INDiCE SECClON I. NOMBRE DE LAS PARTES Gabinete o estuche port&til ............................................. 3 Nombre de las partes ............................................................ 3 Accesorios y refacciones disponibtes ...........
TABLE DES IV1ATII_RES PARTIE L IDENTIFICATION DES PII_CES DE LA MACHINE Matlette de transport et meuble .............................................. 3 Identilication des pl_ces ........................................................ 3 Accessoires disponibles .
SECTION 1. NAMES OF PARTS Portable Case or Cabinet A full line of sewing machine cabinets and carrying cases is available through your nearest Sears retail store or general catalog Names of Parts (D S.
SECCION 1. NOMBRE DE LAS PARTES Gabinete o estuche port_til En su tienda Sears m_s cercana a su domicilio se cuenta con una linea compoleta de gabinetes para su m_quina de coser Kenmore PARTIE 1.
Available Accessories and Attachments All parts listed ma_ be ordered from any Sears store or service center. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1.
Accesorios y refacciones disponibles Todas las partes listadas se pueden ordenar de cuatquier tienda de Sears o centre de servicio de Sears, CUANDO ORDENE REPUESTOS, StEMPRE PRORORCIONE LA SIGUtENTE INFORMACION: 1.
SECTKON IL GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting Machine to Power Supply (D Power supply plug _) Power switch (_) Outlet (_) Machine socket (_) Machine plug (_)Light bulb Before connecting the power cord, make sure the voltage and frequency shown on the machine conform to your electrical power 1.
SECCiON I1. PREPARAClON DE LA IVIAQUINA PARA CosER Conexi6n de la m_quina a ia red el6ctrica (_ Ciavija de toma de cordente (_) Interrupter da corriente (_) Red el_ctrica (_) Enchufe de la m_quina (_).
Setting Spool Pins ,_ _ 0 Spool pin The spool pins are used for holding the spools of thread when feeding thread to the machine. To use, pull up the spool pins. Push down for storage. Presser Foot Lifter C) Presser foot lifter (_) Normal up position (_) Highest position The presser foot lifter raises and lowers your presser foot.
Ajuste de los porta-carretes (D Porta-carrete Los porta-carretes se utilizan para sostener los carretes de hi!o y alimentar asi a la m_quina con el hilo.
Free-arm Sewing o For free-arm sewing: 1. Grip the extension table with your index finger and thumb 2 Pult gently to the left, The extension table will snap out o For flat-bed sewing: t Insert the tab.
Braze para costura tubular Utilisation du bras libre • Pare costura tubular: 1,, Sujete la extensi6r_ con los dedos pufgar e indice, 2 Deje suavemente hacia la izquierda La extensi6n quedar& fue.
Presser Foot Types r o Zigzag foot Use this foot for both straight and zigzag stitching For: Basic zigzag (page 40) Bar tacking (page 44) Button sewing (page 44) Overcasting stitch (page 46) Blind hem.
Tipos de prensatelas Diff_rents pieds presseurs Prensatelas pare zig-zag Utilice este prensatefas para puntada recta y puntada de zig-zag Pare: Puntada de zig-zag (p&gina 41) Costura de refuerze (.
Selecting Needle and Thread For general sewing use needle size 11 or 14 A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing lightweight fabrics so the fabric wil! not be marred Heavy fabrics require a .
Selecci6n de aguja e hito Para [a costura general se utilizan agujas del tamafio 11 o 14 Los hilos y agujas delgados deber#.n utilizarse pare coser tejidos ligeros evkando as[ que _stos se puedan echar a perder.
Choix de I'aiguille et du fil Pour les coutures normaies, utilisez une aiguille n°1! ou 14 On devrait utiliser du fil fin et une aiguille fine avec lee tissus t_gers pour ne pas les endommagen Les tissus lourds n_cessitent une aiguitle assez grosse pour percer le tissu sans effilocher le fil de I'aiguille.
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Bobbin Winding o Removing bobbin case Remove the extension table from the machine by pulling it to the left, Open the shuttle cover ('fD by pulling down the em- bossed part on the left of the cov.
Embobinado de la canilla • C6mo sacar el portacanillas Retire la extensi6n desliz_ndota hacia la izquierda. Abra la tapa lanzadera (_ jatando hacia abajo la parte protuberante deJ ]ado izquierdo de la tapa. Levante la oguja hasta la posicion m_s alta, girando el volante hacia usted.
Bobbin winding.,(continued) [_ Push the bobbin to the right [] With free end of the thread held in your hand, depress the foot control. Stop the machine when it has made a few turns, and ct.,t the thread close to the hole in the bobbin. [] Depress {he foot control again.
Embobinado de la canilla (Continuaci6n) [] Empuje ta canifta a la derecha [] Sujete el linat del hilo con los dedos y pise el pedal de control Cuando haya dado unas cuantas vueltas, pare la mAquina y .
,, Inserting bobbin [] Place a bobbin in the bobbin case making sure thread feeds clockwise coming from the bobbin [] Draw lhe thread through the slot of case [] Continue to draw the thread under the .
o Colocaci6n de la canilla • Insertion de la canette [] Coloque la canilla en el portacaniI[as asegur_ndose que sl hile se alimente en el sentido alas agujas del reIoj y salga de la bobina, [] Introduisez la canette dans le porlecanette en prenant soin que le fil se d6roule vers la droite et qu'il sorte de la canette.
Threading the Machine • Threading the machine * Raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise, toward you. * Raise the presser foot tifter_ * Place a spool on the spool pin, with thread coming off as shown_ [] Draw the end of thread around the upper thread guide.
Enhebrado del hilo de la aguja o Enhebrado del hilo de la aguja Enfilage de la machine , Enfilage de la machine Suba el tirahilos hasta su posici6n m&s alta girando el volante en el sentido contrario afas agujas del reloj. Levante la palanca de elovaci6n del prensatelas.
Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Straight Stitch • Correct tension (_ Needle thread (Top thread) (_) Bobbin thread (Bottom thread) (_ To loosen (_) To tighten The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two lay- ers of fabric, as illustrated (magnified to show detail).
Ajuste de la tensi6n del hilo de la aguja para puntacla recta o TensiSn correcta O Hilo de la aguja (Hilo superior) (_) Hilo de ia canilla (Hile inferior) (_ Para aflojar (_ Para apretar La puntada re.
Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show on the right side (top side) of the fabric and needle thread shows slightly on the wrong .
Ajuste de la tensiSn del hilo de la aguja para puntada zig-zag En la puntada zig-zag ideal, el hilo de la canilla no aparecer& en la parte de arriba de ta tela y el hilo de la aguja se ver_. ligeramente en fa parte de abajo de la tela. Vea el aspecto correcto an las ilustraciones siguientes.
Stitch Selector- (_ Setting mark (_) Stitch selector The stitch selector not only determines the stitch you select, but also regulates the stitch width (except straight stitches). NOTE : Toavoid needle orfabric damage, make sure the needle is up andout of the fabric while selecting a stitch.
Selector de patr6n O Marca de ajuste (_) Selector de patrSn El selector de patr6n no sSlo determina la puntada seleccionada, sine que tambi6n reguta el ancho de puntadas (excepto puntadas rectas). NOTA: Para evitar queta aguja o la tela se daSen, aseg_rese que la aguia est_ arriba y fuera de la tela cuando est8 seteccionando una puntada.
SECTION III..STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING Straight Stitch O Stitch selector: 1 or 2 ® Stitch length: Red zone ® Needle thread tension: 2 to 6 (_ Presser foot: Straight stitch foot (_) Presser foot: Zigzag.
SECClON III. COSTURA DE PUNTADA RECTA Puntada recta (_ Selector de patr6n: I o 2 (_ Control de ]a longitud: Zona roja (_ Tensi6n del hilo de la aguja: 2 a 6 (_ Prensateras: Prensatelas para puntada re.
Topstitching 0 Stitch selector: 1 or 2 (_) Stitch length: Red zone (_ Needle thread tension: 2 to 6 (_) Presser foot: Straight stitch foot 0 Presser foot: Zigzag foot NOTE: When using the straight sti.
Costura a la vista Surpiqere 1_) Selector de patr6n: 1 o 2 (_) Control de la longitud: Zona roje (_) Tensi6n del hilo de fa aguja: 2 a 6 O Prensatelas: Prensatetas para puntada recta (_) Prensatelas: Prensatelas zig_zag NOTA: Cuando use el prensatelas para puntada recta asegC_rese de ajustar el selector de patr6n en 1.
Zipper Sewing (Continued) o To sew: (_) Zipper teeth (_) Zipper tape (_ Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric [] Fold back the left seam allowance, Turn under the right seam allowance to form a 02 to 03 .
Costura de cremalleras (continuaci6n) = Para coser (_ Dientes de la cremallera (_) Cinta de la cremallera (_) Porte de abajo de ta tela [] Dobfe la tela superior de la costura izquierda hacia arriba t.
To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs O To drop the feed dogs, press the lever in the direction of the arrow as illustrated, (_) To raise the feed dogs, push the lever in the direction of the arrow as illust.
Cdmobajar/subirlosdientesdeltransporte Comment descendre ou reenter les griffes d'entrafnement (_ Para bajar los dientes def transporte mueva la palanca de mando en la direcci6n indicada per ]a flecha come se muestra en la ilusb'aciSn.
SECTION iV. ZIGZAG STITCHES Basic Zigzag O Stitch selector: 3 (_) Stitch length: Red zone (_) Needle thread tension: 2 to 5 (_ Presser foot: Zigzag foot The zigzag stitch is one of the most common and.
SECCION IV. PUNTADAS DE ZIG-ZAG Puntada de zig-zag C) Selector de patrSn: (_) Control de ta Iongltud: (_ Tensi6n del hilo de la aguja: (_) Prensatelas: 3 Zona roja 2a5 Prensatelas para zig-zag PARTIE IV.
Monogramming (_ Stitch selector: 3 (_) Stitch length: 0,5 to 1 (_) Needle thread tension: 1 to 4 (_) Presser foot: Satin stitch foot Attach a piece of stabilizer on the wrong side (bottom side) of the.
Monogramas Monogrammes (_ Selector de patr6n: 3 (_) Control de la iongitud: 0,5 a 1 (_ Tensi6n del hilo de la aguja: 1 a 4 (_ Prensatelas: Prensatelas parapuntada decorativa (_) S_lecteur de point: 3 (_) Lonqueur du point: 5.
Bar Tacking (_) Stitch selector: 3 (_) Stitch length: 0,5 to 1 0 Needle thread tension: 1 to 4 (_) Presser foot: Zigzag foot This is similar to a very short satin stitch and is used to reinforce points of strain such as corners, pockets and straps of lingerie.
Puntada de refuerzo (_ Selector de patr6n: (_) Control de la Iongitud: (_) Tensi6n del hilo de la aguja: (_) Prensatelas: 3 0,5a 1 la4 Prensatelas para zig-zag Brides de renfort (_ S_lecteur de point: 3 (_) Longueur du point: 0.
Overcasting Stitch (_) Stitch selector: 3 (_) Stitch length: 1 to 2 (_) Needle thread tension: 1 to 4 _) Presser foot: Zigzag foot This is useful in garment construction and in finishing raw edges of any sewing project Start overcasting about 0.
Puntada de sobrehilado o remate Surfilage 1_ Selector de patrSn: 3 (_) Control de la longitud: 1 a 2 (_) Tensi6n del hilo de la aguja: 1 a 4 (_ Prensatelas: Prensatelas para zig-zag (_) S61ecteur de p.
Lace Work (_) Stitch selector: 5 (_) Stitch length: 1 to 3 (_ Needle thread tension: t to 4 Q Presser foot: Zigzag foot Lace adds a fanciful, feminine touch to Mouses and lingerie, Table linens and pi.
Trabajos con encajes Dentelle (_ Selector de patr6n: 5 (_) Control de la longitud: I a 3 (_) Tensi6n del hilo de la aguja: 1 a 4 (_ Prensatelas: Prensatelas para zig-zag C) S6fecteur de point: 5 (_) Longueur du point: 1 & 3 (_ Tension du fil de l'aiguille: I & 4 %t_) Pied presseur: Pie_ _.
Shell Stitch Q') Stitch selector: 7 (_) Stitch length: 1 to 2 0 Needle thread tension: 3 to 9 (_) Presser foot: Satin stitch foot Use a lightweight fabric such as tricot Fold the fabric and stitch on the bias, You may need to increase the needle thread tension slightly.
Puntada en forma de concha Point coquJ|le (_ Selector de patr6n: (_) Control de la {ongitud: (_ Tensi6n del hi_o de ta aguia: (_) Preneatelas: 7 la2 3a9 Prensatelas para puntada decorativa (_ S61ecteu.
SECTION VI, STRETCH STITCHES Straight Stretch" (_ Stitch selector: 1 or 2 (_) Stitch Jength: Gold stretch stitch position (_ Needle thread tension: 2 to 6 (_) Presser foot: Straight foot (_) Pres.
SECCION VI. PUNTADAS EL/_STiCAS Puntada recta triple PARTIE VI. POINTS EXTENSIBLES Point droit extensible (_) Selector de patr6n: 1 (_) Control de ta Iongitud: Posici6n oro de puntada et&stica (_).
Overcast Stretch Stitching L'_ Stitch selector: 5 (_) Stitch length: Gold stretch stitch position (_) Needle thread tension: 1 to 4 (_ Presser foot: Zigzag foot This stitch is for sewing a seam with an overcast finish. It is used when re&king swim wear, ski pants and other garments which require stretch.
Puntada el_stica de sobrehilado Surfilage extensible C)Setector de patr6n: 5 (_) Control de [a longitud: Posici6n oro de puntada el_,stica (_)Tensi6n del hilo de fa aguja: 1 a 4 (_ Prensatelas: Prensa.
Serging O Stitch selector: 7 (_) Stitch length: Gold stretch stitch position (_ Needle thread tension: 1 to 4 (_ Presser foot: Zigzag foot f ® @ PATTERN _ LENGTH ,_V_, This stitch is idea_ for 0 6 cm.
Puntada de dobladillo Point de surjet (_ Selector de patr6n: 7 (_ Control de la Iongitud: Posici6n ore de puntada el&stica (_) Tensi6n det bile de fa aguja: 1 a 4 (_ Prensatelas: PrensateEas paraz.
SECTION Vii. BUTTONHOLE Buttonhole (_D Stitch selector: _] _] [_ (_) Stitch length: Blue zone (_ Needle thread tension: 1 to 5 @ Presser font: Sliding buttonhole foot Q ® PATTERN [-_ LENGTH Depending.
SECClON VII. OJALES PARTIE VIi. BOUTONNII_RE Ojal incorporado C) Selector de patr6n: I[_ (_ Control de la [ongitud: Zona Azul (_) Tensi6n del hi]o de [a aguja: 1 a 5 (_ Prensatelas: Prensatelas para o.
Buttonhole (Continued) Set the stitch selector at _ oSew four (4) to six (6) stitches Stop sewing at a right stitch 11 Set the stitch selector at [_ • Sew until you reach the back marking of the but.
Ojal (continuaci6n) Ajuste el selector de puntada a _]° Cosa de cuatro (4) a seis (6) puntadas. Termine cosiendo con una puntada derecha, Boutonniere (suite) R6glez le s_lecteur de point sur [_] Cous.
SECTION VHI. CARE OF YOUR IVIACHINE NOTE: Unplug the machine. Do not dismantle the machine other than as explained in this section Do not store the machine in a high-humidity area, near a heat radiator or in direct sunlighL Clean the outside of the machine with a soft cloth and mild soap.
SECClON VIII. MANTENIMIENTO DE LA MAQUINA NOTA: Desenchufe la m&quina, No desmonte la m&quina de ninguna otra forma que ta explicada en esta secci6n, No guarde la m_quina en un lugar muy humede, cerca de un radiader o bajo ta luz directa de los rayes del sol Limpie el exterior de la m&quina con un pa_e suave y jab6n neutro PARTIE VIII.
Cleaning the Shutlle Race This area must be kept free of dust, lint and occasional tangled thread Clean the shuttle race area about every three months.
Limpieza de la corredera de la lanzadera Nettoyage de la coursibre Esta #,tea deber& mantenerse libra de polvo, pelusa y de oeasionales hi]os atorados,. Limpie et &rea de la cqrredera de la lanzadera. Limp[e la _rea de la corredera de la lanzadera cada tres mesas aproximadamente.
Oiling the Machine Oil the points as shown at least once a year Use good quality sewing machine oil One or two drops of oil is sufficient Remove excess oi!, otherwise it may stain fabric, In case mach.
Lubricaci6n de la rn_quina Huilage de la machine Lubrique la m_quina, los puntos itustrados per 1o menos una vez al a5o Una o dos gotas de aceite ser& suficiente Efimine el exceso de aceite, de ot.
Troubleshooting f Condition The needle thread 1, brea ks. 2 4 Cause Reference 5 6 7 The bobbin thread 1 breaks° 2 3 The needle breaks. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Skipped stitches 1 2 3 4 Seam puckering The cloth is not feeding smoothly° The machine doesn't work_ Patterns are distorted.
Soluciones para problemas de funcionamiento (- Condicion Causa Probable Referencia Se rompe el hilo de la aguja. Se rompe el hilo de la cani!la,, Se rompe la aguja. AI coser saltan algunas puntadaso Frunce las costuras. La tela no se arrastra uniformemente.
En cas de probl_me f Prob!&me , ,,,,,, ,. Le fi! d'aiguille se Cssse. Le fil de canette se casse. L'aiguilte se cssse. Points manqu6s, La couture fronce. Le tissu n'avance pas r_guli6rement. La machine ne marche pas. Lee motifs sont ddform6s, Le fonctionnement est bruyant.
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