Kenmore 12332 Manuel utilisateur

Kenm

SEWING MACHINE 1.2332

OWNER'S

Sears, Roebuck and Co.

Dear Homemaker:

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.

Specific instructions are given on threading, tension

adjustments, cleaning, oiling, etc. This will help you obtain

the best sewing results and avoid unnecessary service expense

for conditions beyond our controt.

Advice on the operation and care of your machine is always

available at your nearest Sears Retail Store. Please remember,

if you have questions about your machine, always mention the

model number and serial number when you inquire.

Kenmore Sewing Machine

Record in space provided below the model

number and serial number of this appliance.

The model number and serial number are

located on the nomenclature plate, as identified

on Page 2 of this booklet.

Model No.385. Serial No.

Retain these numbers for future reference.

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Machine identification .................... 2

Accessories .................. , ........ 4

Setting spool pins ....................... 5

Installing extension table .................. 5

Pressure regulator, Presser foot lever ........... 6

Presser feet, Speed control plug .............. 7

Light and power switch, Sewing light .......... 8

Foot control, Seam guides, Darning plate ....... 9

Needle, thread and fabric chart .............. I 0

Needles, Placement of needle ............... ! I

Winding the bobbin ....................... !2

Threading the bobbin case .................. 13

Threading top thread ..................... 14

Picking up bobbin thread .................. t5

Adjusting top thread tensions ................ 16

Adjusting bobbin tensions ................. 16

SIMPLE SEWING

Straight stitching ....................... ! 7

Fastening a seam, Turning a square corner ..... 18

Zigzag stitching ........................ 19

Checking tensions, Overcasting,

Interfacing darts ...................... 20

STRETCH AND UTILITY STITCH SEWING

Stretch stitching ........................ 21

Adjusting stretch stitch balance .............. 21

Straight stretch stitching .................. 22

Rick-rack stretch stitching ................. 23

Buttonhole making ...................... 24

Adjusting buttonhole stitch balance ........... 26

Satin stitching, Appliqueing ................ 27

Zipper application ...................... 28

Darning ............................. 29

Button sewing, Bar tacking ................. 30

Free-arm sewing ......... •............... 3t

CHECKING PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS ...... 32

CARING FOR THE MACHINE

Cleaning feed dogs and shuttle .............. 34

Oiling under arm cover plate ................ 35

Oiling underside ........................ 36

Oiling in face cover plate .................. 37

Parts list ............................. 38

USING PORTABLE CASE OR CABINET ....... 40

KNOWnNG YOUR SEWSNG MACHINE _ __I

MACHINE 1DENTt FmCATON

Pressure Regulator Upper Thread Guides Bobbin Winder

Take-up Lever Arm Cover Plate

Face Cover Plate Light and Power Switch

Extension Table

Buttonhole Stitch Adjustor

Thread Spoot Pins

Hand Wheel

Support Leg

Thread Guide

Presser Foot Thum_:Z :: :

Thread Guide

Needte Clamp

Screw

Needle Plate

Presser Foot

Clutch Knob Presser Foot Lever

Electric Cord Receptacle /

Free Arm

"_Nomenclatu re Plate

2. Stitch Selector

1. Top ThreadTension Control

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3. Stitch Length Control

4. Reverse Stitch Control

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This control regulates your top thread tension.

The higher the number, the tighter the tension.

The stitch selector control not only determines the stitch

you select, but also regulates the stitch width. The

different types of stitches are, designated by color.

Utility Stitches are orange

Stretch Stitches are yellow

Buttonhole settings are green

Note: Be sure your needle is up and out of fabric when

adjusting this control.

The stitch length control regulates the length of the stitch

calibrated in stitches per inches.

The higher the number, the shorter the stitch.

When you want to stretch stitch, set this control at

_r position.

To reverse stitch, turn this control clockwise. Hold down

during sewing. Release to sew forward again.

Buttonhole opener

Small screw driver

Bobbin

Large screw driver

Needle set

Darning plate Thread spoof pin Nylon disc

Buttonhole guide foot Satin stitch foot Zipper foot

Foot control Owner's manuat

SETTING SPOOL PINS

Spool Pins are packed in accessory box.

Screw thread spool pins in place securely with a screw driver.

Position nylon discs as shown in illustration,

(A) i

(B)

_NSTALLING EXTENSION TABLE

For all flat-bed sewing use the extension table provided with the machine. To install the

extension table, simply slide the table along the free arm until the two Pins (A) and (B)

enter fitting holes in the machine.

Lower the support leg,

To utilize free-arm feature for sewing tubular material, remove the extension table from

the machine by pulling it to the left_

Push down the outer ring of the pressure regulator. This will release the pressure on the

presser foot. (See above).

To increase the pressure, push down inner pin until suitable pressure is obtained,

Insufficient pressure may cause poor feeding of the fabric, skipped stitches, or difficulty

in guiding the fabric° If feed dogs or presser foot marks appear on the fabric, reduce the

pressure.

When sewing multiple thickness or heavy fabric, reduce the pressure° Increase pressure

when sewing lighter weight fabrics.

PRESSER FOOT LEVER

To aid you in the placement of heavy

fabrics under the presser foot, the lever

can raise foot beyond the normal "up"

posjtion. This is also an aid in changing

your presser feet,

PRESSER FEET

To change the various presser feet, raise

the presser bar to its highest position 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.

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SPEED CONTROL PLUG

Push the speed control plug onto three

prong connector.

Plug machine cord into any 110 "_ 120

volt wall outlet.

LIGHT AND POWER SWITCH

Turn on power by pushing light and

power switch.

Important safety feature

Your machine will not operate unless the

light/power switch is turned on. Turning

on the power automatically illuminates

the whole stitching area, If you're inter-

rupted or stop sewing, turn off light/

power switch.

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SEWING LIGHT

The sewing light is located in the face

cover as shown. To replace the bulb,

turn the light off and open the face

cover, Push the bulb up and turn the

bulb counter-clockwise and remove it

from the socket.

Push a new bulb in and turn it clockwise.

NOTE:

First, unplug the machine prior to re-

moving and replacing the bulb, Be aware

that the light bulb may be warm,

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