Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 385.12614 Kenmore
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OWNER'S MANUAL S _,A/RS SEWING MACHINE ! i_ i ! ? i ¸ili iill ii_ii,!! i_ i i i! _ i i_.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Dear Customer: You have just invested in a very fine zigzag sewing machine. Before usng your new Kenmore machne, please pause for a moment and carefully read this booklet which contains instructions on how to operate and care for your machine.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your sewing machine is designed and constructed only for HOUSEHOLD use. Read all instruction before using this sewing machine. DA N G E R- To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
TABLE OFCONTENTS SECTION SECTION SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is Avaialble .............. 3 Locate and Identify the Parts .................. 3_4 Identify the Accessories ........................ 4 2, PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine .
SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available A full line of sewing cabinets is available at your nearest Sears retail store or through our general catalog. Another option . . . buy a Carrying Case . . . then your Kenmore goes anywhere, can be stored any- where.
SECTION 1. KNOWTHE MACHINE Arm Cover Plate Hand Wheel Auto Clutch Knob Light and Power Switch Plug Connector Foot Control Needle Clamp Screw Presser Foot Carrying Handle Presser Foot Lever Free Arm.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine • Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power f -. Power switch Power supply plug Plug connector Machine plug NOTE: Before inserting the plug into your machine, be sure the power switch is OFF.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING o Setting Spool Pin f t 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. NOTE: Model 11607 has one spool pin.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine (Continued) • Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table • Accessory Storage Box -_ f f To Remove the Extension Table (for free-arm sewing) 1. Grip the table with your index finger and thumb, as shown.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing. In the needle envelope, you will find the following color-coded needles: Blue (1 1 ) ......... for stretch fabrics. Orange (1 1 ) ........
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING i Prepare the Bobbin o To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine f Remove the extension table from the machine by pulling it to the left. Open the shuttle cover by pulling down the embossed part on the left side of the cover.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING = Wind the Bobbin (Continued) Draw thread from spool through bobbin winding tension disc as shown. J Pull end of thread through hole in bobbin as shown. 7 J Place bobbin onto bobbin winding spindle with end of thread coming from the top of the bobbin.
Prepare the Top Thread ® Thread the Needle The numbered steps above follow the numbers on the illustrations. Dotted lines show places where the thread loops and then is pulled tight. SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Raise take-up lever to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING o Pick Up the Bobbin Thread ! Raise presser foot lever. Hold top thread loosely in left hand and rotate handwheel toward you one complete turn. 2. Bring bobbin thread up by pulling top thread. 3. Pull both threads under and to the back of the presser foot, leaving 4 to 6 inches of thread clear.
Adjust the Top Thread Tension SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Too side of fabric X TOD. tnreaa tnreao Setting mark Loosen Tighten For Straight Stitch The ideal straight stitch will have threads locked between the two ayers of fabric, as shown above, magnified to show detail.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING For Zigzag Stitch In a correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads will not show on the top side of fabric and the top threads will show slightly on the bottom side. See below for the correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust the top tension.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Stitch Selector Model 12614 //Setting mark / / '-, r 1 Stitch Se_ Model 11607 jSetting marK 7 f // S_tch Selector FI [q i', > / Stitch Se_ The stitch selector control not only determines the stitch you select, but also regulates the stitch width for regular zigzag.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Stitch Length Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance (Model 12614 only) _[_'_ t // tit h Length / / , / g 0 234 I I I I (Model 12614) jSetting mark_ (Model 116071 The stitch ength control regulates the length of stich.
Starting To Sew SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING 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. Below are some good habits to follow each time you sit down to sew: 1.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches = Straight Stitch Set the Machine Stitch I I I Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Straight foot Stitch selector (Model 12614) {Model 11607) Stitch length control red zone Zigzag foot or 1. Raise the presser foot.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES • Topstitching Set the Machine Stitch I I I Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Straight foot Stitch selector (Model 12614) (Model 11607) Stitch length control red zone Zigzag foot or The Stitch and Its Uses Topstitching emphasizes the lines of your garment and keeps seams and edges flat and crisp.
.." .. SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES • Sew in a Zipper Fabric Preparation: Put the right sides of the fabric to- gether and sew to the end of the zip- per opening. Use the reverse to lock the stitches. Sew the zipper opening with stitch length at "4" and top thread tension at "3".
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES 8. Open the zipper. 9. Lower the presser foot and stitch the rest of the seam. 10. Close the zipper and turn the fabric right side up.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES = Use the Darning Plate Sometimes when you sew, you want to contro the fabric youself. The Darning Plate covers the feed dogs so that they do not touch the fabric. To Put on the Darning Plate: NOTE: The rectangular holes in the Darning Plate match the holes in the needle plate.
Zigzag Stitches • Basic Zigzag f Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension control 2 to 5 (Model 12614) (Model 11607) Stitch length control red zone Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses The zigzag stitch is one of the most common and most versatile stitches on your machine.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES • Satin Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector (Model 12614) Top thread tension I_lllt_t control 1 to 4 L__J (Model 11607) Stitch length control 0.
Zigzag Stitches (Continued) ® Appliq ue Set the Machine Stitch Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Stitch selector (Model 12614) (Model 11607) Stitch length control 0.5 to 1 Zigzag foot L 1 Baste (or fuse with ron-on fabric joiner) applique pieces on the fabric.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES ® Sew a Button Set the Machine Stitch Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Zigzag foot Stitch selector (Model 12614) (Model 11607} Stitch length control any numoer (not necessary to adjust) Darning plate ,/ z Use the darning plate for button sewing (see p.
Zigzag Stitches (Continued) = Overcasting Stitch f Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector (Model 12614) Top thread tension I_lll_t control 1 to 4 L___J (Model 11607) Stitch length control 1 to 2 Zigzag foot J Helpfu Hints Start overcasting about 1/8" inside the raw corner of your seam.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) = Three-Step Zigzag f Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector "- (Model 12614) Top thread tension I :_: I control 1 to 4 L____J (Model 11607) __ Stitch length control 0.5 to 1 Zigzag foot J The Stitch and Its Uses The three-step zigzag is a combination zigzag and straight stitch.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Blind Hemming Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector (Regular) (Model 12614) Top thread tension _-_ control 1 to 4 (Model 11607) Stitch length control 1 to 3 _igzag foot .
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES • Shell Stitching Set the Machine Stitch Top thread tension control 3 to 9 Stitch selector (Model 12614) (Vlodel 11607) Stitch length control 1 to 2 Zigzag foot • J The Stitch and Its Uses The Shell Stitch is formed by sewing a blind hem over folded fabric.
Stretch Stitches (Model 12614 only) e Straight Stretch (Model 12614 only) f Set the Machine Stitch III III III Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 2 to 6 control brown stretch sti.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Smocking (Model 12614 only) Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control control 1 to 4 brown stretch stitch oosition Zigzag foot # With the stitch length at "4", sew straight stitching lines 3/8" apart across the area to be smocked.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES • Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching (Model 12614 only) [ Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 control brown stretch stitch ._ position L_J Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses Use this stitch when you want a narrow seam that you do not need to press open flat.
SECTION 3. Buttonholes LEARN THE STITCHES Stitch Set the Machine Stitch selector Top thread tension control 1 [o 5 Stitch length control blue zone === Sliding buttonhole foot _ j Adjusting the Stitch .
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Set the stitch selector at a. l b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches. c. Stop sewing at the right stitch. 5. a. Set the stitch selector at [_ m b. Sew until you reach the back marking of the buttonhole. c. Stop sewing at the right stitch.
SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do When PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE Skipping Stitches Breaking Upper Thread Breaking Bobbin Thread Fabric not Moving Incorrect size needle. Bent or blunt needle. Incorrect setting of needle. Tight upper thread tension.
SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do When (Continued) PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Irregular Stitches Breaking Needle Bunching of Thread Puckering Incorrect size needle. Improper threading. Loose upper thread tension. Pulling fabric. Loose presser foot.
SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE Replacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine 1. Unplug the machine and open the face cover. CAUTIONJ The light bulb could be HOT.
SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE • Clean the Shuttle Race This area must be kept free of dust, lint and occasional tangled thread. Clean the shuttle race area about every three months. Center oin of tne ShUttle ever Bobbin case To Clean the Shuttle Area: 1.
.-... SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE Oiling the Machine Oil the machine in all areas shown on this page at least once a year; otherwise the machine can become sluggish or will knock loudly. If you use the machine frequently, oil the machine under the top cover about every three months.
PARTS LIST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 17 14 15 19 22 23 24 20 11 12 16 21 25 26 All parts isted herein may be ordered from any Sears store or service center. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1. PART NUMBER 2. PART DESCRIPTION 3.
Accessory storage box ............... 3,7 Adjusting stretch stitch balance ......... 16 Applique ........................ 25 Arm cover plate .................. 4, 40 Bar tacking ...................... 25 Basic zigzag ...................... 23 Blind hemming .
WARRANTY iI 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.
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