Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 1232 Kenmore
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INSTRUCTIONS MODEL 1232oZIGo ZAG SEWING MACHINE / q !.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. Dear Homemaker: You have just invested in a very fine stretch stitch sewing machine Be- fore using your new Kenmore machine, please pause for a moment and carefully read this bo.
TABLE OF CORITEr_TS Section i Knowing Your Sewing Machine Identifying Parts Installing Machine Converting to Free-arm Sewing Winding the Bobbin Threading the Bobbin Case Threading of Top Thread Using .
1. Needle Plate 2, Presser Foot 3, Thread Guide 4, Needle Clamp Sinew 5 Thread Guide 64 Top Thread Tension Control 7 Face Cover Thread Guide 8 Face Cover Plate 9o Take-up Lever t0 Upper Thread Guides 1 1, Stitch Width Control 12,, Stretch Stitch Control 13.
20, Electric Cord Receptacle 21 Nomenclature Plate 22,, Clutch Knob 23, Hand Wheel 24 Bobbin Winder 25 Thread Spool Pins 26. Bobbin Winder Tension Disc 27,, Pressure Regulator 28 Presser Foot Lever 29.
Fig, 1 Fig, 3 Fig, 2 Fig 4 1 To install the machine in cabinet, posi- tion machine head on cabinet platform so that holes on bottom of machine match those on board Insert washers and screws and tighten into place.
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Probably the most important control on your machine is this one that regulates your top thread tension. It consists of discs between which the thread passes.
Bobbin tension requires adjusting less frequently than the upper thread tension. If the stitch is satisfactory but the seam is puckered, it may be necessary to loosen the tension on both the top and bottom threads.. Be sure to balance them as indicated on Page 9.
The easiest way to check tensions is to sew a medium zig zag stitch on the fabric you wilt be using, Use the appropriate type of thread and needle., Use different colors of thread on the bobbin and up.
This control regulates the width of the stitch you select.. THE HIGHER THE NUMBER-THE WIDER THESTITCH. You may vary your zigzag stitch width by adjusting this control to the setting you desire. This control must be set on ,, ,,,,,, position in order todo straight stitching° The stitchlength control regulates the length of the stitch you select.
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:!ii!_ii!! Fig. I The light and power switch shown in Fig. 1 provides the electric current for' the motor as wetl as the light In order to operate the machine, this switch must be on, To turn on .
Cornering Guide Seam guides are printed on either side of the needle plate to aid you in guid- ing your fabric, THE GUIDE LINE EXTENDING ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NEEDLE PLATE IS THE "ALL IMPORTANT" 5/8" SEAM LINE The cornering guides are convenient when turning a square corner 5/8" from the fabric edge,.
Fig° 1 Use KENMORE needles_ The size of the needle should conform with tbe size of the thread and both should be suitable to the fabric (See next page), Never use a bent needle or one with a blunt point.. Fig, 1_ shows you the exact length of your needle.
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! i _ _"_ _iii _ _i i_ 5:::_ i! _¸ _i_ _:._ _T To change the various presser feet, raise the presser bar to its highest posi- tion by lifting the presser foot lever. Loosen the presser foot thumb screw, choose the proper foot, insert from the bottom Tighten the screw using the large screw driver to make certain the foot is secure.
Now that you are familiar with the controis oil your machine and with the ac- cessories provided for [tie machine, you are ready to start to sew withyour new l<enmore sewing machine Below are some .
GARMENT CONSTRUCTOON STITCHES STRARGHT STOTCHONG Set your machine just as shown in the illustration in order to straight stitch, tt is important each dial has the fol- lowing settings: SETTINGS Stretch Stitch Control ....... Horizontal Stitch Width Control .
TURNING A SQUARE CORNER To turn a square corner 5/8" from the fabric edge, stop stitching with the needle tip piercing the fabric, when reaching the cornering guide as shown.. Raise the presser foot, turn fabric. New stitching line will align with 5/8" seam guide on side of needle plate.
ii i • % • :!:-: ::i ¸ _, !::: L:, •• STRAgGHT STRETCH STgTCHING SETTINGS Stretch Stitch Control ......... Vertical Stitch Width Control ........ IIII , I I!_ Stitch Length Control ......... 6 Zigzag Presser Foot Use this stretch stitch with knitted fabric and other fabrics that stretch,.
After tl_e basic constr[_ction of your garment is finished, tisere are still many finishing touches to beclone Toaid your completion of your garment, the Ken- more t_as been designed to do the following tasks thatformerly had to be done by hand SA'_N S'TFCH_NG SETTINGS Stretch Stitch Control .
BUTTONHOLE MAlt{.QN G SETTINGS Stretch Stitch Controi ....... Horizontal Stitch Width Control ............ Green Zone Stitch Length Control ...........
Fig, 4 ] Fig. 5 Lower Presser Foot and stitch one stitch to left by turning Hand Wheel toward you and raise needle, See Fig 4, Set Stitch Width Control to 5 and make bartack with a few stitches and ra.
ZIPPER APPLICATION SETTINGS Stretch Stitch Control .... Horizontal Stitch Width Control ........... 0 Stitch Lengfl_ ControI ......... 12 Zipper Foot foot adjusting Y (right) Fig, 1 /" Fig, 2 Fig, 3 REGULAR ZIPPER Pin or baste zipper to fabric and place the work in position under the presser foot.
BUTTON SEWING SETTINGS Stretch Stitch Control ...... Horizontal Stitch Width Control .......... Must be adjusted Stitch Length Control ....... :_i_ Zigzag Presser Foot 1, ,, 3.
DARNBPJG SETTINGS Stretch Stitch Control ........ Horizon[al Stitch Width Control ,_ .............. _H Stitch Length Control .......... _i# No Presser Foot Remove presser foot, stretch fabric be- twee.
This sewing machine can be used like a flat bed machine, but easily converts to free arm machine by removing the extension table The free arm enables you to sew tubular types of pieces more easily Just slip the sleeve or pants leg on the free arm as shown above.
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Ca ing iVlachine !i Fig 1 Fig 1 Cleaning the feed dogs with a brush,, To insure the best possible operation of your machine, it is necessary to keep the essential parts clean at all times, Using a small brush, remove the lint that accumulates in the shuttle area and around the feed dogs, Fig,.
Remove arm cover plate to oil points indicated in top of machine head. To re- move cover plate, loosen up two top screws and lift the cover plate as illustrated below,,.
ODLI[_G Uf'_J DE RSI_© E Tilt machine head back and remove bottom covers to oil points indicated on underside of machine, To remove bottom covers, remove screws (A), (B}, (C}, and (D) as shown b.
Open face cover plate and oil points in illustration.
PARTS LIST 5 4 6 9 I0 lI I4 15 16 17 t8 19.
iPAR3TS L!S_ All parts listed herein may beordered fromanySears, Roebuck and Co, or Simpsons - Sears Limited store or service center. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THEFOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1,PART NUMBER 2, PART DESCRIPTION 3, MODEL NUMBER 4.
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WARRANTY FULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEAD For 25 years from the first day of use in your home. Sears wilt, free of charge, repair defects in roateriai or workmanship which appear in the sewing machine head FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF SEWING MACHINE For two years from the first day of use in your home.
SEWING MACHINE ii: Now that you have purchased your Sewing Machine, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck and Co.o i:i: ::: Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.
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