Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 385 Kenmore
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OWNER'S MANUAL : SEWING MACHINE MODEL 385. 1584180 : :: :: :: i::::! :::ii::_:i!:::::::::!_!:i::!:::i _I:I ii:!:i:!i_:!_:!i:i::i_.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Dear Customer: You have just invested in a very fine zigzag sewing machine. 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION SECTION SECTION I. KNOW YOUR MACHINE A Portable case or Cabinet is Available ............. 2 Locate and Identify the parts .................. 2_3 Indentify the Accessories .......................... 4 2, PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine .
A fuN-line of sewing cabinets is available at your nearest Sears retail store or through our general catalog. Another option • , _ buy a Carrying Case .
Arm Cover Plate Hand Wheel Push*Pull Clutch Stitch Selector /_ Stretch Stitch Adiuster .t .JSll L_ght and . j Power Sw_tch _-, Plug Connector Carrying Handle / i !/ Free Arm -.
Bobbin Buttonhole opener Needle set Lint brush Darning plate Large screw driver Small screw drwer J Spool pin teft Zipper foot Stra3ght stitch foot --% Sliding /" buttonhole toot /.
Set Up the Machine Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power Power supply plug Power swlIch NOTE. PIug connector Machine plug Before inserting the plug into your machine, be sure the power sw_tch is OFF I, Check your outlet to be sureitis a 110to !20 Volt AC outlet.
SetUp the MaChine:i :I (Continued) = Set the Pressure Dial f Pressure control dial Setting mark Groove J The pressure control dial is located inside the face cover plate. Set the dial aligning the setting marl{ on the dial with the groove as follows. 3 .
o Setting Spool Pins Spool pln felt-_._O Spool pin The spool pins are used for holding the spools of thread in order to feed thread to the machine. To use, pull up the spool pros.
= Accessory Storage Box The lid of the accessory storage box lifts open toward you, Sewing accessories are conveniently located m the box, 8 o Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table To remove: To Remove the Extension TabLe (for free-arm sewing) 1.
* Stitching sleeves, wmstbands, pant or any circular garment area. J _egs, Darning socks or mending knees, e_bows, or areas of wear in children's clothes.
__o : c:,:.::_::_:-i _:/ :::: ::=,,--:-:::::!_,:_:;:_>: ¸, .::_:-: :_ _ :_: :_:. ;i:: i Know What the Presser Feet Will Do o Check Your Presser Foot The Presser feet are an important feature of this machine, You need to know what each foot does in order to use them effectively.
To Snap On the Presser Foot: t. Place the presser foot so the hori- zontal pin on the foot lies iust under the groove of the foot holder, 2. Lower the presser foot holder to lock the presser foot in place. NOTE: If you do not hear the presser foot snap m place, press down on the presser foot holder firmly until you hear the snap.
_/: KnowWilatthe Preset Feet Will: Do (Continued) o Presser Foot Types (Continued) Sliding ButtonhoJe Foot Sliding buttonhole toot _ J Use this foot for buttonholes of built in system, It is marked to measure your buttonholes accurately. Uses: Buttonhole making (see page 40).
_,_----dfm===_ ,M--, _t ...... Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing. In your needle case, you will find the following color-coded needles: Blue {11) .
o Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart FABRIC Lightwmght: NEEDLE SIZE AND COLOR Batiste0 Dimttyo Chiffon, Silks, Fine Lace. Organza, Crepe, Taffeta° Voile, Organdy Medium Weight: Cotton, Cotton Blends, Percate, Gingham, Shantung, Pique, Seersucker, Satin, Kmts.
Prepare the Bobbin o To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine !. Gently push down on the bobbin cover plate and slide it towards you. 2. Set aside. 3. Lift out the bobbin, as shown. o Wind the Bobbin Bobbin winding spindle Clutch 1. Put your spool of thread onto spool pin, with the thread winding in the direction sh own.
= Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder f _ F ® ........................ J 1, Put the bobbin into the bobbin holder so that the thread feeds counter-cfockwJse (left). ® 2. Pu_l about 4 inches of thread toward you through the tension slot _. "x F ® 3.
Prepare Your Top Thread Thread Your Needle The numbered steps above follow the numbers on the illustrations. Dotted lines show places where the thread loops and then ts pulled tight. f Raise take-up lever to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you.
: ii: :iPr_p_ _ou_::TOp Th:readii_(cOntinued ): = Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread f ,, J 1. Rinse presser foot _ever. Hold needle thread loosely in left hand and rotate handwheel toward you one complete turn. ,j 2. Bring bobbin thread up by pulling top th read, 3.
Adjust the Top Thread Tens=on Top side ol labrlc ll_read " _w- Setting mark Tighlen For Straight Stitch The _deal straight stitch will have threads locked between the two layers of fabric, as shown above, magnified to show detail.
For Zigzag Stitch In the correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads will not show on the top side of fabric and the top threads will show siightly on the bottom side. See below for the correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust your top tensi on.
Stitch Width Control V Widtl_ .........J The stitch width control regulates the width of the stitch you select. The higher the number, the wider the stitch. Stitch Length Control V Length Stretch SIIlch ,,) The stitch length control regulates the length of stitch, and also has a stretch stitches setting.
Reverse ',,,, j To reverse stitch, hold down this con- trol during sewing. Release to sew forward again. _: Starting To Sewii: Now that you are familiar with the controls on your machine and with the accessories provided for the machine, you are ready to start to sew with your new Kenmore sewing machine.
Practical Stitch Chart Thread Stitch Stitch Stitch Needle Tension Length Width Uses Orange 0 Regular searms, zippers, topstitching, darmng, Zone etc. STRAIGHT 1 I I I J STRAIGHT STR ETCH ZIGZAG RICK*RACK STRETCH BLIND HEM STITCH Stitch Selection Foot and Other Attach.
Stitch Stitch I .... Stitch Thread Length Width i uses tterer to t_age Stitch Selection Needle Tension OVERCAST STRETCH THREE-STEP ZIGZAG SMOCKING STITCH SHELL STITCH SERGING < p 4 i d t I Foot and Other Attach, Zigzag % Zigzag % Check Chart on p. 14 Check Chart on p.
Stitch Stitch Selection BOX STITCHING ELASTIC STR ETC H / FAGOTING STRETCH PATCHING ( <> <> (q <> TWO-POINT SHELL ST| TCH IN G L> L> r_> C> Foot end Other Attach, Needle Zigzag Check Chart (_ on p. 14 Zigzag Check Chart on p.
: iP'ractic_i:_s_itc_Cha_i:: iContinued): i ; Stitch HERRING BONE STRETCH / BUTTONHOLE SATIN STITCH Stitch Selection Foot and OtherAttach, Zigzag D Thread Stitch Stitch Needle Tension Length Width 2-6 3_5 Check Chart on p.
Straight Stitches o Straight Stitch f Sat the Machine Stitch w=dth control 0 Top thread tens|on control 2 to 6 H: Straight foot NOTE: Stitch length control orange zone Stretch Stitch Best sewmg results are obtained with the straight stitct! foot, but the zigzag foot wilt also provide acceptable results.
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Darning Straight Stretch Top thread tansloR control 2 to6 No presser toot S_t the Machine Stitch w_dth control 0 ] 2 3 4 Darning plate Stitch length control any number (not necessary to adjust) 2 Stretch Stitch Here's How 1. Put the darning plate on the needle plate (see page 2__88).
Basic Zigzag Set the Machine Stitch wtdth control i to 5 't 234 Top thread tension Stitch length control 3 to 8 control orange Zone 2 Stretch Stitch A: Zigzag foot .............. J The Stitch and its Uses The zigzag stttch _s one of the most common and most versatile stitches on your machine.
Satin Stitch Set the Machine Top thread tension control 3 to 8 Stitch width contro! 2 to 5 i 2 3 . @ Stitch length control 0.5 to 1 Stretch Stitch F: Satin stitch toot Pressure dial: I or The Stitch a.
Stitch width Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Stitch length control 0.5 to t 2 Stretch Stitch F_ Satin stitch foot Pressure dial: 2 Baste {or fuse with _ron-on fabric joiner) applique pieces on the fabric. Stitch around the applique making sure the needle falls along the outer edge of the applique.
Monogramming Set the Machine Stitcll width control 5 i 2 34 Top thread tension control 2 to 6 F' Satin stitch toot Stitch length control 0,5 to "i 4 Stretch Stitch Here's How 1. Set the same as satin stitch, 2. Back the fabric with paper or mterfacing.
o Sew a Button Set the Machine Top thread tenston control 2 to 6 Stitch width control Must be adiu sted _ 2 3 4 Stitch length control Any number {not necessary to adiust ) 4 Stretch Stitch A: Zigzag toot Darning pta Use the darning plate for button sewmg (see page 28).
Overcasting Stitch Set the Machine Top thread tension control 3 to 8 A: Zigzag toot Stitch wrdth control 3 to 5 I234 @ Stitch length control orange zone Stretch Stitch The Stitch and Its Uses Thts z_gzag variation is very useful m garment construction and =n finishing raw edges ot any sewing project.
o Three-Step Zigzag Set the Machine Stitch width control 5 "1234 Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Stitch length control 0.5 to 'l Stretch Stitch A: Zigzag foot _ ....... J The Stitch and Its Uses The three-step zigzag is a combination ztgzag and straight stitch.
o Overcast Stretch Stitching f Set the Machine Top thread tension control 2 to 6 A; Zigzag toot Stitch width control 3 to 5 -23 Stitch length control yellow stretch stitch pos_tlon 2 Stretch Stitch % ................................... J The Stitch and Its Uses This stitch can be used for sewing a seam with an overcast fimsh.
Set the Machine Stitch w_dth contro! 2 to 3 _ 2 3 4 Top thread tension contro_ 2 to 6 A: Zigzag foot Stitch length control orange zone 2 Stretch Stitch L_ght Weight Fabric Heavy Weight Fabric 1/4" 1/4" 1, Finish the raw edge of your hem any way you desire.
Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Set the Machine A: Zigzag toot Stitch width control 2 to 3 _2 3 4 Stitch length control 'l Stretch Stitch I ::_ : :::; ============================ _i_:!_:_!i!ii.
Set the Machine Stitch width control 3 to 5 llfl I 141 i III i g7 _ Stitch length control Blue zone F:_ 2 Top thread tension 0 L_'_i4 control 2 to 6 Stretch Stitch Sliding buttonhole loot Adjusti.
4, a, Set the stitch selector at . b. Sew 4 to 6 stMtches, c. Stop sewing at the right stitch. F! 5. a, Set the stitch selector at I_1 b, Sew untilyou reach the back of the buttonhole. c. Stop sewing at the right stitch. t_ 6. a, Set the stitch selector at 1,1 b, Sew 4 to 6 stttches.
Fabric Preparation: Put the top sides of the fabric together and sew to the end of the zipper opening. Use the reverse to lock the stitches. Sew the zipper opening with stitch length at "4" and top thread tension at "3".
8. Open the z_pper. 9. Lower the presser toot and stitch the rest of the seam. offabric ::::: i':: 10. Close the zipper and turn the fabric top side up, 11. Remove the zipper foot and attach the presser bar to the left pins on the zipper foot, 12.
Set the Machine Stitch width Top thread tension control 4 to 9 Stitch length control orange ,zone F_ Satin stitch foot Stretch Stitch The Stitch and Its Uses The Shell Stitch is formed by sewing a blind hem over folded fabric. Several rows of shell stitching are called shell tucks.
Smocking Stretch Patching N:TNEi:sTI Sgt the Machine Stitch width control 3 to 5 i 2 3, I Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Stitch length control yellow stretch stitch positton 4 Stretch Stitch ¢- -. With the stttch length at "'4", sew strmght stitching lines 3/8" apart across the area to be smocked.
::: Eagoting Stitch !,:: Set the Machine Top thread tension control 3 to 8 Stitch width control 5 i 2 3_ Stitch length control 0,5 to 2 4 Stretch Stitch A: Zigzag toot The Stitch and Its Uses J Use th.
Etastic Stretch Stitch Set the Machine Stitch width control 3 to 5 Top thread tension control 3 to 6 Stitch length controt yellow stretch stitch postflOl] A: Zigzag toot Stretch Stitch Box Stitching S.
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Irregular Stitches Breaking Needle Bunching of Thread Puckering Incorrect skze needle. Improper threading. Loose upper thread tension. Pulling fabric. Loose presser foot. Unevenly wound bobbin. Nicks or burrs at hote of needle plate, Pulling fabric.
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Skipping Stitches Breaking Upper Thread Breaking Bobbin Thread Fabric not Mowng Incorrect s_ze needle, Bent or blunt needle, tncorrec[ settmg of needle. Tight upper thread tension. Starting to stitch too fast. lmproper threading.
! i i I Unplug the machine and open the face cover. CAUTI 0 N ! The light bulb will be HOT. Protect your fingers when you handle it. 2. Push the bulb up and turn the bulb counter-clockwise to remove ft. 3. Put the new bulb in by pushing _t up and turning tt clockwise.
Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs Oiling the Machine :OR ,YOU R: MACHINE;:: 1, 2_ 3. 4, 6. Unplug the machine and remove the presser foot and needle, Remove the bobbin cover plate. Remove the screw on the left s=de of the needle with the large screw driver.
PARTS LIST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 lO 12 14 15 / / 16 52.
All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co. store or service center. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1.
INDEX A Accessory storage box ............... 2, 8 Appliqueing .................... 23, 32 B Bar tacking .................... 23, 32 Base ............................. 2 Basic zigzag ..................... 23, 30 Blind hemming ............... 23, 38_39 Bobbin .
WARRANTY _ () FULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEAD (_ For 25 years from the date of purchase, Sears will, free of charge, repair defects in material or workmanship which appear in the mechanical components of the sewing machine head.
SEWING MACHINE Now that you have purchased your Kenmore Sewing Machine, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Sears Service Center.
An important point after buying a device Kenmore 385 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Kenmore 385 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Kenmore 385 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Kenmore 385 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Kenmore 385 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Kenmore 385, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Kenmore 385.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Kenmore 385. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Kenmore 385 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
