Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 385.19005 Kenmore
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L H T Machine I 855-803-016 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Sears Canada Inc.,Toronto, Ont., MSB 2B8 WWW, sears com wwwsears ,ca.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I. NAME OF PARTS Names of Parts .................................................................................... 2 Available Accessories and Attachments ................................ 3 SECTION II. GETTING READYTO SEW Connecting Machine to Power Supply .
TABLE OF CONTENTS • To sew ......................................................................... 39 Eyelet ................................................................................. 40 ° To sew ...........................................
SECTION 1. NAME OF PARTS Names of Parts (,_1 Flip-top quick reference chart (_ Bobbin winder spindle (_ Hole for additional spool pin @, Spool holder' (Large) _,_ Spool pin _) Upper thread guide .
Available Accessories and Attachments To order parts and accessories listed below, cath I-800-4-MY-HOME ° (1-800-469-4663) When ordering parts and accessories, provide the following information: 1 Part Number 2.
SECTION ii. GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting Machine to Power Supply l_ Power supply plug (2"_) Power switch (._ Outlet (_) Foot control _1 Foot controi plug ('_) Machine plug (_) Mach ne sockets t .. Turn off the power switch (_). Insert the foot control ptug _.
Machine Operating Buttons Start/stop Button €i_i=_; Start/stop button Pressing the Start/Stop button will start or stop the machine in both Conventional and Embroidery sewing modes.
Foot Control Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control_ The harder you press on the foot control, the faster the machine runs. i The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the speed control lever when the foot control is being fully I i depressed .
Extension Table • Detaching the table Close the accessory box, and lift out the extension table _ toward you, as illustrated, for "free-arm" sewing, _i Extension table o Attaching the tabl.
Thread Cutter _) Thread cutter You do not need a pair of scissors to cut threads after sewing. Just use the built-in thread cutter G. Changing Needle d_ Flat side _> Needle clamp screw (_ Needle cl.
Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns The sewing results of tile stretch stitch patterns may vary depending upon the sewing conditions, such as sewing speed, type of the fabric, number of layers etc.
Presser Foot Types ° Zigzag foot (Foot A) Use this foot for both straight and zigzag stitching,. S . Straight stitch foot (Foot H) Use this foot for exclusively for straight stitching with center needle position. f J o Automatic buttonhole foot (Foot R) Use this foot for one step automatic buttonhole sewing.
o l/4_'Seam foot (Foot O) This foot is useful for patchwork quilt The guide on the foot maintains an exact I/4 _ (0,,7 cm) seam allowance,, o Embroidery foot (Foot P) This foot is a special attachment for professional-style embroidery o Walking foot This is special attachment for hard4o-feed materials.
Selecting Needle and Fabric For general sewing, use needle sizes 11 or I4 A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing lightweight fabrics, so the fabric wilt not be marred Heavy fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce the fabric without fraying the needle thread.
Bobbin Winding o Removing the hook cover plate !_._ Hook cover plate release button (_) Hook cover plate _ii_i Bobbin Slide the hook cover plate release button _ii[_ to the right, and remove the cover plate (_)_. Lift out the bobbin {ii_) from the bobbin holder.
Bobbin Winding .... Note: ............................................................................................................................................ Set the speed control Iever at its fastest position for (_ Upper thread guide (_ Bobbin _t Bobbin winder spindle Guide the thread around the upper thread guide (flli_.
o Inserting the bobbin q_ End of thread (_ Notch ('_) Notch @_ Threading diagram I.Tj Place a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise, [_ Guide the thread into th.
Threading the Machine = Threading the machine * Raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise * Raise the presser foot lifter * Place a spool on the .
o Drawing up bobbin thread _i_i,_ Up!down needle button [_] Raise the presser foot.. Hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand,, I_i Press the up/down needle button _,_) twice to bring the bobbin thread up Draw up the needle thread to bring up a loop of the bobbin thread, L3_] Pull both threads 4to 6"(10.
SECTION HL CONVENTIONAL SEWING Visual Touch Screen The "Kenmore Elite" display appears on the visual touch screen for a few seconds when turning the machine on, then it shows the initial screen as illustrated.
Conventional Sewing Mode Press the conventional sewing mode key to enter the conventional sewing mode The following four categories are available in this mode: eft.. Utility stitches You can select I1 types of utility stitches.. _-_Buttonhole stitches You can select 5 buttonhole variations and eyelet.
Machine Settings When you press the SET key (Jg,the setting mode window will be displayed and you can customize settings Ci_I SET key Designs HoopSize R' 126x110mm 1 i: 2 3 ii = : i = .
,,!_0_ Key position adjustment If you think the touch panel keys are out of alignment, you can correct it in the key position adjustment window When you press the ¥e, key, window (A) will be shown,. With your finger, press the black + sign as it appears in order When you press the last black + sign, the window (B) wilt be shown,.
Straight Stitch (_) Stitch pattern: _._ Needle thread tension (_) Presser foot A: Presser foot H: (5_ Pressure dial 1 or2 2to6 Zigzag foot (stitch pattern 1 or 2) Straight stitch foot (stitch pattern 1 only) 3 CAUTION: When using the straight stitch foot, make sure to select the straight stitch with the center needle drop position.
o Needle plate guide line The seam guides on the needle plate and hook cover plate help you to measure seam allowance,, The number marks on the needle plate indicate the distance between the center needle position and the edge of the fabric There are marks for 15 ram, 20 mm, 4/8 in, 5/8 in.
Quilting with Walking Foot The walking foot is effective in preventing the fabric (light materials, knits, real and imitation leather etc.) from slipping or puckering, because it sandwiches the material between the upper and the lower feed dog on the machine.
o Changing needle drop position _i_ii + key ,:i_,_ - key _! O0 (left position) (_',_ 3.5 (center position) (_i)70 (right position) Needle drop position is adjusted with the + and - keys.
Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension for Straight Stitch , Correct tension (_ Needle thread (Top thread) _1 Bobbin thread (Bottom thread) ._'._) To loosen (_ To tighten The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric, as illustrated (magnified to show detail).
Variety of Straight Stitches Lock-a-matic Stitch _i_ Stitch pattern: <_) Needle thread tension _i> Presser foot A: '_ii_ Presser foot H: _ii_ Pressure dial 4 2to6 Zigzag foot Straight stitc.
Zipper Sewing _1 Stitch pattern: ! (_) Needle thread tension 2 to 6 (_) Presser foot E: Zipper foot _] Pressure dial 3 . To snap on the zipper foot _,TI Groove (_> Pin (_:_ To sew left side _? To sew right side Fit the pin on the zipper foot into the groove on the foot holder.
i_J Raise and release foot, and re-attach it on left-hand side of pin.. Take the upper fabric layer and lay it flat over the zipper.. Starting just below zipper bottom stop, sew across fabric to about.
Zigzag Stitch _) Stitch pattern: 3 (_> Needle thread tension 3 to 7 ® Presser foot A: Zigzag foot _;> Pressure dial 3 The zigzag stitch is one of the most common and versatile stitches It can b.
o Changing stitch width _> + key <_ - key <_) Stitch width Stitch width is adjusted with the + and -- keys The larger the number, the wider the stitch width Press the + key to increase the st.
Adjusting 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 the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side (Bottom side) of the fabric.
Variety of Overcasting Stitches Overedge Stitch _) Stitch pattern: 7 (_.) Needle thread tension 3 to 7 (_._ Presser foot C: Overedge foot _:1 Brush holder seam guide t_) Presser foot A: Zigzag foot (_.
Serging _ Stitch pattern: 11 (3 Needle thread tension 3 to 6 __ Presser foot A: Zigzag foot (_ Pressure dial 3 This stitch is recommended for finishing edges of knit fabrics such as tricots, stretch velour etc., because it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength.
SECTaON r',L BUTTONHOLE Various kinds of buttonholes and their uses Press the buttonhole tab ':!,) to open the buttonhole stitch window,, (_) Square BH This square buttonhole is widely used .
Square BH _t Stitch pattern: _) Needle thread tension 61 Presser foot R: _4_) Pressure dial 12 1 to5 Automatic buttonhole foot 3 o Preparation for sewing _ Groove _1 Pin Press up/down needle button to raise the needle,.
_] Press the start/stop button to sew the buttonhole The buttonhole wilt be automatically sewn c_) Step 1: The machine will sew the front bartack and the left row first, Then it goes back to the starting point with straight stitch.
F Changing buttonhole width Press the *!!_,_ key, The adjusting window opens., The adjusting window displays the 4- and - keys for buttonhole width adjustment Press the + key to increase the buttonhole width, Press the - key to decrease the buttonhole width, Press the OKkey to register the settings, Note: The default setting is 5.
Corded Buttonhole _i_) Stitch pattern: (_) Needle thread tension (_i.i Presser foot R: _i) Pressure dial I2 t to 5 Automatic buttonhole foot 3 Use the same procedure as the square buttonhole procedure. * Set the stitch width to match the thickness of the cord used,.
Eyelet _._ Stitch pattern: 17 __ Needle thread tension 1 to 4 ® Presser foot F: Satin stitch foot (_ Pressure dial 3 The eyelet is used for belt holes etc. Press pattern 17 on the visual touch screen o To sew Attach the satin stitch foot E Depress the foot control to sew.
SECTION V. SATIN AND DECORATIVE STITCHES Key Functions Press the satin stitch tab _)to open the window for satin and decorative stitches. t_) Twin needle key Press key to limit the stitch width for twin needle sewing (_1Program key Press _, key to program pattern combinations.
(_2J Cursor keys Press the ÷ ÷ keys to move the cursor to left or right. You can select a pattern to delete or select a position to insert another pattern,. @ Delete key Press the ,_. ,._ keys to move the cursor under the pattern you would like to delete_ Press the _'t key to delete the selected pattern.
One Cycle Pattern Sewing Example: patterns 20 and LS __)Stitch pattern: 20, LS (_,J Needle thread tension 1 to 4 __i Presser foot F: Satin stitch foot (_,) Pressure dial 3 ,, To sew Press the ¢_.
Programming Pattern Combination Example: patterns 20 and 21 (3 Stitch pattern: 20, 21 _> Needle thread tension 3 to 4 (_ Presser foot F: Satin stitch foot _) Pressure dial 3 o To sew Press the .._, key. Select pattern 20. Select pattern 21. Start to sew.
Combination of Satin Stitch and Decorative Stitch Example: patterns 20 and 30 l_) Stitch pattern: (_) Needle thread tension (_') Presser foot F: (_) Pressure dial 20, 30 3to4 Satin stitch foot 3 ° To sew (2) Satin stitch mode (_) Decorative stitch mode Select the satin stitch mode (.
To Sew from the Beginning of a Combination Pattern with Beginning Key Example: patterns 20, 21 and 30 _1 Stitch pattern: 20, 21,30 (_; Needle thread tension 3 to 4 (_) Presser foot F: Satin stitch foo.
Editing Programmed Patterns o Example: To delete pattern 20 from the combination of patterns 18, 20 and 21 [_] Press the key to move the cursor under pattern 20 you would like to delete.
Saving and Opening a File o Saving a file (_ Save file key When you press the ._ key _, the save file window will open. Press the _ key, to select the location of either the internal memory of the sewing machine or a Compact Flash Card (adapter required).
Opening a Saved File __)Open file key (_) Open file window When you press the open file key ,_ (i_), the open file window (_) wilt appear. You can open the file to sew the programmed patterns that you have saved Press the _'_Jc.
Twin Needle Sewing Press the twin needle key (_) to enter the twin needle sewing mode., The single needle icon changes to twin needle icon.. The stitch patterns that cannot be sewn with twin needle are grayed out° The limit of stitch width for twin needle sewing will be set automatically.
SECTSON VL EMBROIDERY Getting Ready to Sew Embroidery • Embroidery Hoop F This is the standard size hoop, with 5.0 '_ X 4 3" (126 mm X 1 I0 ram) embroidery area for standard size embroidery designs o Instruction for template ([_ Starting point for the built-in embroidery designs.
Stabilizer To obtain the best quality embroidery, it is important to use stabilizers. Types of Stabilizer ° Tear-away stabilizer Tear-away stabilizer is made from a fiber that wilt tear easily Use te.
Adjusting the Thread Tension o Balanced thread tension A small amount of the needle thread shows on the wrong side of the fabric (!_ Needle thread (i_)Bobbin thread o When the needle thread tension is.
To Attach the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine Turn the attaching knob (T) so it is parallel with the hoop, and set it on the carriage Attach the hoop by fitting the pins (_) into the carriage holes (_;_, and turn the attaching knob {_ clockwise to secure the hoop.
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HoopSize F: 126x110mm _';"" -:_:. m Edi • 1 ..................... ................ [ , _",, 4 @ :_::,--:._r Edit Built-in Embroidery Designs Press the Built-in Design key, Press the pattern selection key to select the desired pattern.
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J A_Z Edit Starting to Sew Embroidery Press the Pattern Selection key to select the desired pattern. Lower the presser foot, Press the Start/Stop button and sew 5 to 6 stitches Press the Start/Stop bu.
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@ IGothic X°ii _' _] W_ C!_ ii ._jy cjyjjy h_J A-,.Z J J !_ I--lY "-J°-J_ Y ,_JY < fY_yY C_ : [::_y,:/l_-Jt : Edit 0 Monogram in Gothic Style Press the [_.!key and select Gothic style letters Select "W", Press the 2_:key to select lowercase letters CGoihic .
J *Gothic Wreath ® f J Use the Jog keys to adjust the position of the hoop to match the centedines ¢_ Jog Keys _ Centerlines Lower the presser' foot Press the start/stop button and sew 5 to 6 stitches PTess the start/stop button again to stop the machine.
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Gothic AB!_ "Gothic Aa !_ BEAT _Gothic _ B_AT _Gothic ABe! ['Gothic AB !_'t "-Gothic AB.!_ BEAT C7 F Correcting a Monogram • Deleting a letter Example: To delete "E" fr.
I _ [_ I ATA PC Card (Optional) o To insert the ATA PC card insert the SanDisk '-_ CompactFlash that contains saved stitch data into the SanDisk '_ CompactFlash PC card adapter Then insert the adapter into the slot with the front side of card _:i .
O i_ _. Reader 19000 You can download embroidery designs from model 19000 series memory card library via Card Reader- 19000 to you_ Kenmore 19005. , o Note: The Reader 19000 and RS-232C cable are sold separately.
Designs :_iiii_ i HoopSize R 126x110mm c:_ i i! I ! }%!-:• -:i: : : canc_l' Edi! • ,,, ,,,, ,,,, i 0 CD .... Oesigns .................................. H@Size F:I 26,'<110mrn c:_ Edit ..... __ _ A_2 LUg-- OK Ca_c_I Edit .:.: ::: : ? r'r_3 @ Editing Mode Press the Edit key __,_ to enter Editing mode,.
Edit _i i f} ..... _ O. 01< :: c_ce,:: Edit (_ (1 :> Edit i } i i iii i?-"'" ; € [ % OK :: C_no_ Edit O. A-z ¢ @ @ Moving a Selected Design You can move the selected pattern by pressing layout keys (_). Press the layout keys _ to move the pattern to the desired position on the edit screen.
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0 • i @ Save File (Built-in) 1 M.OOl .......................... J : File Namel Saving a File An original design created in the Editing Mode can be saved as a file in the internal memory or' an ATA PC card. Press the Save File key, the Save File window will open.
j,_jL o_jj v_j, YJS 7 t 81 e :oKlcaooo B,s ¢_) % r?) _ Short of memory space, the file cannot be saved,, _, The same file name exists overwrite it? Assigning a File Name You can assign a file name in the file name window, Press the nr_ ._.,_j key to open the file name window The character keys are displayed in the window.
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HoopTSize F: 126x110mm _ :'_': 2 .... 3 m Edi OPen File(Built:in) _JABC _f_J I_M 002 |_ 0 lcanc0,t #1 Are you sure you want to delete this file? i Opening a Saved File i You can open a file to sew embroidery patterns that you have saved I When you press the open file key _.
f ] Designs _,:.[_ _Size F: 126xllC_nrn ' ........ A_ I/ m Edi (_ Index • Adjusting pa|tems • Changing needles 2J • fnserling the bobbin • Sensor Buttonholes • Threading the machine ?,_.
% % GY "_ -® ®, ® j, SECTION Vii. CARE AND MAINTE- NANCE WARNING: • Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. • Do not dismantle the machine other than as explained in this section.
Replacing the Light Bulb WARNING: As the _ight bulb couJd be HOT, protect your fingers when you handte it,, Open the face cover {i_fi,_., Pull out the bulb __i) from the socket (_i_, insert the new li.
Troubleshooting " Problem The machine is noisy The needle thread breaks., The bobbin thread breaks, The needle break& 2_ . 2._ 3, 4. 5,. 6. 2 3,_ , 2,. 3., 4 5, Reference page 764 page 7& page 16, page 26, 32 page & page 8 page 8 page 54.
t" Problem Cause Slipping fabric i The presser foot pressure is not adjusted correctly 2. The correct presser foot is not being used, The cloth is not feeding smoothly The machine does not run St.
12 13 1 2 I I i I 14 15 25 26 27 28 z, ,% STITCH CHART 3 4 5 6 Cl IIi IIi c!!b III 7 8 16 17 18 19 20 21 @ 29 30 31 L.S _ .: : : ...... SPACE 32 9 10 11 If" • i " i SPACE 33 34. 35 23 24 LS I . ...... :, m EMBROIDERY MONOGRAMMING CHART Gothic A B D E F G H I J K M N O Q R S T U V W X Y Z [Z] F_ a b C d _e f g h i j k I m n o p q .
i'_ 2, ® j @ @ @ EMBROIDERY CHART ® ® ® @ ® © r' "_? @ =m @ @ @ ;;._ _-_ @ @ @ ® * Pattern 33 is the center lines for calibration of the Ctothsetter.
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