Kenmore 385.101118 Manuel utilisateur

OWNER'S MANUAL

SEWING MACHINE

MODELS 385. 1155180

385. 1154180

385. 1011180

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.

Dear CustomeP:

You have just invested in a very fine zigzag sewing machine. Before us]rig 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 control.

AdvTce 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 or need parts and service, 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 4 of

this booklet.

Model No. 385. Serial No.

Retain these numbers for future r'eference.

THIS MODEL IS A CENTER NEEDLE, LOW BAR SEWING MACHINE.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1.

SECTION 2.

SECTION 3.

KNOW YOUR MACHINE

A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available .............. 2

Locate and Identify the Parts .................. 2_3

Identify the Accessories ........................ 3

PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING

Set Up the Machine ......................... 4_6

Know What the Presser Feet Will Do ............. 7_8

Choose Your NeedLe and Thread ............... 9_10

Prepare the Bobbin ........................ 11_13

Prepare Your Top Thread .................... 14_15

Adjust the Top Thread Tension ................ 16_17

Stitch Selector ............................. 18

Stitch Length Control ........................ 18

Reverse Stitch Control ........................ t8

Starting To Sew ............................ 19

LEARN THE STITCHES

Practical Stitch Chart ...................... 20_21

Straight Stitches .......................... 22_23

Darning ................................. 24

Straight Stretch ............................ 24

Zigzag Stitches ........................... 25_31

•Basic Zigzag ............................. 25

•Satin Stitch ............................. 26

• Applique ............................... 27

• Bar Tacking ............................. 27

• Monogramming .......................... 28

• Embroidery ............................. 28

• Sew a Button ............................ 29

• Overcasting Stitch ......................... 30

• Rick-Rack Stretch ........................ 30

• Three-Step Zigzag ......................... 31

Buttonholes ............................. 32_33

Sew in a Zipper .......................... 34_35

Smocking ................................ 36

SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART

What to Do When ......................... 37_38

SECTION 5. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE

Replacing the Light Bulb ...................... 39

Cleaning the Machine ...................... 39_40

Oiling the Machine ........................ 41_42

PARTS LIST ........................................ 43

INDEX ............................................ 44

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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.

_1r_Lobate:and r!dentlfy _the_P_,ts:

Bobbin W;nder Tension D_sc

Up per Th read Guide

Top Thread Tension Control

Face Cover Plate

Needle Plate

Take up Lever Stitch Selector

Shuttle Cover

SpooEPins

ClutchKnob

Hand Wheel

Lcght and

Power Switch

Plug Connector

Foot Control

Top Cover

Presser Foot

Thread Guide

Presser Foot Lever

Free Arm

Nomenclature Plate

Thread Guide

Need le Clarqp

Accessory box

Bobbin

Needle set

Darning plate_

Straight

stitch foo:

footSatinstitch

nt brush

_nhofe opener

_rge screw driver

_1 screw driver

)_ Spool pin felt

*But[onhole

guide foot

* Model 11551 only 3

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.Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power

Power

switch

\\\

Power supply plug

supply

NOTE:

Machine

socket

Machine

plug

Before inserting the plug into your

machine, be sure the power switch is

OFF.

1, Check your outlet to be sure it is a 110 to 120

Volt AC outlet.

2. Insert the machine plug into the three-prong

outlet, as shown. It wilt only fit one way.

3. Insert the power supply plug into the outlet.

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4. Push the light and power switch to turn

on the power and sewing light,

SAFETY FEATURE:

Your machine will not operate unless the

light/power switch is turned on. If you are

interrupted or stop sewing, turn off the

light/power switch to prevent injury to

children.

Foot Control Use

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Foot control

The foot control regulates the speed at

which you sew.

To increase speed, gently press down with

the ball of your foot.

To decrease speed, release your foot pres-

sure slightly,

NOTE: The foot control is sensitive and

will increase or decrease your

sewing speed immediately.

Practice on a scrap of fabric to

regulate your sewing speed to

your taste and needs.

Setting Spool Pins

\ Spool pin felt

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Adjust the Presser Foot Lever

H=gh

position

Norrnal

position •,

Presser foot _-_-_,';;'

lever Normal up

High position

pos[tiof_'_ k,

•Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table

To remove:

To Remove the Extension Table (for free-arm sewing)

1, Grip the table with your index finger,and thumb, as shown.

2. Pull gently to the left. The extension table will snap out.

Spool Pins are packed in accessory box.

Screw spool pins in place securely with a

screw driver.

Position sppo! pin felts as shown in illustra-

tion.

The Presser Foot Lever raises and lowers

your presser foot.

You can raise it about 1/4" higher than

normal up position for easy removal of the

presser foot or to help you place heavy

fabrics under the presser foot.

To Attach :

To Attach the Extension Table (for flat-bed sewing)

1. Insert the tab and the pin into their catches.

2. With your thumb and index finger, gently snap in.

•Free-Arm Sewing (Continued)

Your sewing machine can do free arm sewing.

This feature makes sewing easy for:

* bar tacking to reinforce pockets,

belt loops and waistline on ready-

made or homemade garments to

avoicl fabric bunching around the

needle.

* stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant * darning socks or mending knees,

legs, or any circular garment area. elbows, or areas of wear in child

ren's clothes.

sewing buttons on sleeves, waist-

bands, etc.

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The Presser feet are an important feature of this machine. You need to know what each foot does in order to use them effectively.

•Change the Presser Foot

Use the correct presser foot for the stitch

you wish to sew. Consult the practical

Stitch Chart on pages 20 _21 and the

detailed directions for sewing with the

various 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.

• Presser Foot Types

Zigzag Foot Straight Foot

Ztgzag foot

Use this foot for both straight and zigzag

stitching.

Uses: Straight stitching (see p. 2_22),

Topstitching (see p. 23),

Straight stretch (see p. 24),

Zigzag stitching (see p. 25),

Bar tacking (see p. 2j),

Button sewing (see p. 2__9_9),

Overcasting stitch (see p. 30),

Rick-Rack stretch (see p. 30),

Three-step zigzag [see p. 3__11),

Smocking (see p. 3__66)

Straight sti%ch foot

Use this foot exclusively for straight stitching

using center needle position only.

Uses: Stratight stitching (see p. 22),

Topstitching (see p. 23_),

Stratight stretch (see p. 24)

•Presser Foot Types (Continued)

Satin Stitch Foot

Satin stitch foot

Use this foot for satin stitch and oultining

applique and Buttonhole making.

Uses: Satin stitch (see p. 26),

Applique (see p. 27),

Monogramming (see p. 28)

Zipper Foot

Zipper foot

This foot can be set to sew on each side of

your zipper. The edges of the foot guide the

zipper and keep the seam straight,

Uses: Zipper application (see p. 3#,)

Buttonhole Guide Foot (Model 11551 only)

Buttonhole guide fool

Use this foot for buttonholes. It is marked

to measure your buttonholes accurately.

Uses: Buttonhole making (see p. 3__2)

(Built-in method)

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