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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 amoment and carefully read this booklet which containsinstructions on how to operate and care for your machine.

Specific instructions are given on threading, tensionadjustments, cleaning, oiling, etc. This will help you obtainthe best sewing results and avoid unnecessary service expensefor conditions beyond our controt.

Advice on the operation and care of your machine is alwaysavailable at your nearest Sears Retail Store. Please remember,if you have questions about your machine, always mention themodel number and serial number when you inquire.

Kenmore Sewing Machine

Record in space provided below the modelnumber and serial number of this appliance.The model number and serial number are

located on the nomenclature plate, as identifiedon Page 2 of this booklet.

Model No.385. Serial No.Retain these numbers for future reference.

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINEMachine identification .................... 2Accessories .................. , ........ 4

Setting spool pins ....................... 5Installing extension table .................. 5Pressure regulator, Presser foot lever ........... 6Presser feet, Speed control plug .............. 7Light and power switch, Sewing light .......... 8Foot control, Seam guides, Darning plate ....... 9Needle, thread and fabric chart .............. I 0Needles, Placement of needle ............... ! I

Winding the bobbin ....................... !2Threading the bobbin case .................. 13Threading top thread ..................... 14Picking up bobbin thread .................. t5Adjusting top thread tensions ................ 16Adjusting bobbin tensions ................. 16

SIMPLE SEWING

Straight stitching ....................... ! 7Fastening a seam, Turning a square corner ..... 18

Zigzag stitching ........................ 19Checking tensions, Overcasting,Interfacing darts ...................... 20

STRETCH AND UTILITY STITCH SEWING

Stretch stitching ........................ 21Adjusting stretch stitch balance .............. 21Straight stretch stitching .................. 22Rick-rack stretch stitching ................. 23Buttonhole making ...................... 24Adjusting buttonhole stitch balance ........... 26Satin stitching, Appliqueing ................ 27

Zipper application ...................... 28Darning ............................. 29Button sewing, Bar tacking ................. 30Free-arm sewing ......... •............... 3tCHECKING PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS ...... 32

CARING FOR THE MACHINE

Cleaning feed dogs and shuttle .............. 34Oiling under arm cover plate ................ 35Oiling underside ........................ 36Oiling in face cover plate .................. 37Parts list ............................. 38

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

KNOWnNG YOUR SEWSNG MACHINE _ __I

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Pressure Regulator Upper Thread Guides Bobbin Winder

Take-up Lever Arm Cover Plate

Face Cover PlateLight and Power Switch

Extension Table

Buttonhole Stitch Adjustor

Thread Spoot Pins

Hand Wheel

Support Leg

Thread Guide

Presser Foot Thum_:Z :: :

Thread Guide

Needte ClampScrew

Needle Plate

Presser Foot

Clutch KnobPresser Foot Lever

Electric Cord Receptacle /

Free Arm

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2. Stitch Selector

1. Top ThreadTension Control

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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 stitchyou select, but also regulates the stitch width. Thedifferent types of stitches are, designated by color.

Utility Stitches are orangeStretch Stitches are yellowButtonhole settings are green

Note: Be sure your needle is up and out of fabric whenadjusting this control.

The stitch length control regulates the length of the stitchcalibrated 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 downduring sewing. Release to sew forward again.

Buttonhole opener

Small screw driver

Bobbin

Large screw driver

Needle set

Darning plate Thread spoof pin Nylon disc

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Buttonhole guide footSatin stitch foot Zipper foot

Foot control Owner's manuat

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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,

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_NSTALLING EXTENSION TABLE

For all flat-bed sewing use the extension table provided with the machine. To install theextension 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 fromthe machine by pulling it to the left_

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Push down the outer ring of the pressure regulator. This will release the pressure on thepresser 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 difficultyin 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 pressurewhen sewing lighter weight fabrics.

PRESSER FOOT LEVER

To aid you in the placement of heavyfabrics under the presser foot, the levercan raise foot beyond the normal "up"

posjtion. This is also an aid in changingyour presser feet,

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PRESSER FEET

To change the various presser feet, raisethe presser bar to its highest position bylifting the presser foot lever. Loosen thepresser foot thumb screw, choose theproper foot, insert from the bottom_Tighten the screw using the large screwdriver 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 "_ 120volt wall outlet.

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LIGHT AND POWER SWITCH

Turn on power by pushing light andpower switch.

Important safety feature

Your machine will not operate unless thelight/power switch is turned on. Turningon the power automatically illuminatesthe 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 facecover as shown. To replace the bulb,

turn the light off and open the facecover, Push the bulb up and turn thebulb counter-clockwise and remove itfrom 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 awarethat the light bulb may be warm,

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Step on this control to start to sew. Theharder you press on the control, thefaster the machine will sew. Slow downby reducing foot pressure on the control.

You may want to practice your speed atdifferent levels when you first use themachine.

Cornering Guide

SEAM GUIDES

Seam guides are printed on either side ofthe needle plate to aid you in guidingyour fabric. THE GUIDE LINE EX-TENDING ALONG THE RIGHT SIDEOF THE NEEDLE PLATE IS THE "ALLIMPORTANT" 5/8" SEAM LINE

The cornering guides are convenient whenturning a square corner 5/8" from thefabric edge. See next section of this bookfor directions.

DARNING PLATE

There are a few times when you want tocontrol the feeding of the fabric yourself,Raise needle to its highest position andraise presser foot. Place darning plateover needle plate aligning two pins ofdarning plate with holes of needle plate.You may then determine the movementof the fabric yourself. See page 30 forbutton sewing application.

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NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART

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Polyester Core/CottonWrap •Fine Mercerized CottonSilk A

RECOMMENDEDTHREAD SIZE STITCH LENGTH

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1 2 stitchesper inch

50 Mercerized CottonMercerized Heavy-DutyPolyester Core!CottonWrapSilk A

Heavy Duty MercerizedCotton /Polyester Core/CottonWrapSilk A

Buttonhole Twist(Use as top thread only)

10 to 12 stitchesper inch

8 to 10 stitchesper inch

8 stitchesper inch

6 stitchesper inch

10 for Regularor

6 for StretchStitches

Polyester Core CottonWrap50 Mercerized Cotton

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NEEDLES

Use KENMORE needles. The size of theneedle should conform with the size ofthe thread and both should suit thefabric. Kenmore needles are color-codedby size for your convenience (See chart

on facing page),

Never use a bent needle or one with adull point.

The exact length of your needle is shownat left. Be sure you never use one inyour machine that is not this exactlength.

You will find among your accessories aQ NEEDLE'"with blue shank, This specialneedle is to be used when sewing knitsand certain difficult synthetic fabrics, Ifyou experience skipped stitches in any ofyour sewing, use Q NEEDLE'" andQ FOOT TM *

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PLACEMENT OF NEEDLE

Raise needle bar to its highest position byturning the hand wheel toward you,Loosen the needle clamp screw. Holdingthe needle with the flat side away fromyou, slip the needle into the needle bar,

When it is in as far as it will go, tightenthe needle clamp screw with small screw-driver provided in the accessory box,

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1. Release clutch by turning clutch knobtoward you.

2. Draw thread from spool throughbobbin winder tension disc as sho_vn.

3. Pull end of thread through hole inbobbin as shown.

4, Place bobbin onto bobbin winder

shaft with end of thread coming from

the top of the bobbin. Push bobbin

winder shaft to the right until it clicks.Holding onto end of thread, startmachine. When bobbin is slightlyfilled, snip off end of thread.

5, Wind thread until winder stops.Remove bobbin. Clip thread.

6. Tighten clutch knob.

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THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE

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1. Remove the extension table from the

machine by pulling it to the left.Open the shuttle cover by pullingdown the embossed part on the leftside of the cover,

2. 'Raise needle to its highest position byrotating hand wheel toward you.

3. To remove bobbin case from shuttle,pull open latch of bobbin case.

Pull bobbin case straight out of shuttle,

4. Insert bobbin into bobbin case makingsure thread is coming from bobbin asshown°

5o Pull thread through slot of case asshown.

Pull thread under tension spring.

6, Holding latch open, position case intoshuttle, and release latch. Case shouldlock into place when latch is released.

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THREADING TOP THREAD

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Place spool on spool pin as shown, withthread coming from the back of the

spool.

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Release spool

Draw thread through top thread guides.

Holding spool stationary with right hand,pull the end of the thread between thetension discs as shown above (_)o

Pull the end of the thread taut with left

hand. This will pull the spring wire upand past the end of the hook. The threadwill then slip into the hook when thespring is released as in _'_

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machine throu_.h take-up lever (_ andthread guide (.6_ as shown above. Threadthen passes through guides (_ and (_.

Thread needle 9_ from front to rean

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PICKnNG UP BOBBIN THREAD

Raise presser foot lever, Hold needlethread loosely in left hand and rotatehandwheel toward you one completeturn.

® 2. Bring bobbin thread up by pullingupper thread,

3_ Pull both threads under and to the

back of the presser foot, leaving 3 to4 inches of thread clear°

If you cannot pick up bottom thread byfollowing steps given above, then check:

1, ls needle threaded from front to back?

2, Is thread tangled around needle?3. Is there 3 to 4 inches of thread coming

from the bobbin case?

4. Is thread from bobbin case tangled?

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ADJUSTING TOP THREADTENSIONS

Probably the most important control onyour machine is this one that regulatesyour top thread tension.

There are many reasons for having toreset your tension. The best tension forone fabric may not be correct for another.The required tension depends upon thestiffness of the fabric, thickness of thefabric, numbers of layers of fabric being

An ideal straight stitch will havethreads :locked between the twolayers of fabric

Upper thread ,too tight

sewn, as well as the type of stitch you are

making. __It is best to test the stitching on a scrap Decrease Tensionof the fabric you are using before startingto make a garment, Use the straight stitchfunction as shown at the right.

Upper thread too loose

Increase Tension

ADJUSTUNG BOBBINTENSgONS

Bobbin tension requires adjusting lessfrequently than the upper thread tension.

tf the stitch is satisfactory but the seamis puckered, it may be necessary to loosenthe tension on both the top and bottomthreads. Be sure to balance them,

When adjusting the tension on the bobbincase, make slight adjustments with ascrew driver.

:DECREASE TENSION

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SIMPLE SEWING

STRARGHT ST93"CH_NG

Top thread tensioncontrol 3 to 6

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Stitch selector

Stitch length control12to6

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You will find in garment construction that you are doing two types of sewing-temporaryand permanent.

1_ Temporary stitching-Usually the longest stitch possible and often done on a single layerof fabric. The various types of temporary stitching are:

BastingStay stitching

Guide line marking

2. Permanent stitching. This is the actual stitching that holds the garment together. Muchof this stitching is visible on the outside of the garment and therefore must be goodlooking,

The best length stitch to use for medium weight fabrics is t0-12 stitches per inch. This is inthe middle range of the Stitch Length Control.

You must remember to lengthen the stitch for heavier fabrics, multiple layers of fabricand thicker seams. Some of these seams are:

Common two layer seamsCurved two layer seamsTop stitched three layer seamsTop stitched four layer seams

When you have two seams crossing each,other with considerable thickness, sew slowly andcarefully so the seam will be as strong as possible in this area,

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FASTENING A SEAM

Be sure both threads are drawn back

under the presser foot. Lower needleinto fabric about 1/2 inch from begin-

ning of seam, Turn the reverse stitchcontrol clockwise and stitch in reverse

until needle reaches beginning of seam.Release control and complete seam.When you reach the end, turn the con-trol clockwise and sew back over 1/2

inch of completed seam.

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TURNING ASQUARECORNER

To turn a square corner 5/8" from thefabric edge, stop stitching with the needletip piercing the fabric, when reaching thecornering guide as shown° Raise thepresser foot, turn fabric, New stitchingline will align with 5/8" seam guide onside of needle plate. Lower the presserfoot and begin stitching in new direction,

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ZgGZAG STgTCHING

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Top thread tensioncontrol 0 to 4

Presser foot

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Stitch selector

Stitch length controlGree Zone to 6

This type of stitching greatly expands the use of your machine. This is the feature that

enables you to overcast seams, applique and sew on buttons. Using the range of widths asindicated on the central dial, you can sew any width you desire. Since this is a range, youmay set the dial between the illustrated widths.

The following pages will give you directions for utilizing your machine to its greatestpotential,

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CHECKDNG TENSIONS

The easiest way to check tensions is tosew a medium zigzag stitch on the fabricyou wil! be using.

Use the appropriate type of thread andneedle. Use different colors of thread on

the bobbin and upper spool.

Sew a line of medium zig-zag stitches.The bobbin thread should not show on

the top of the fabric.

Adjust the top tension if necessary toachieve the stitch formation mentioned

above.

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OVERCASTING

This is one of the more frequently usedzigzag stitches in garment construction.You may want to overcast along the rawedge of each seam allowance or fold theraw edge toward the garment and stitch,

Fig. t shows the raw edge finished.Fig. 2 illustrates the folded edge stitched.

Stitch so the needle pierces the fabricjust short of the outside edge, Raw orworn edges of older garments can beovercast to prevent further raveling.

HNTERFAC_NG DARTS

To reduce bulk of interfacing darts, cutinterfacing down center between dartlines, Overlap cut edges, matching dart

lines. Zigzag stitch along marking linefrom point to wide end of dart, Trim

both raw edges close to stitching.

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STRETCH AND UTILITY STaTCH SEWING

STRETCH STITCHING

The stitches shown below are all for use with stretch and knit fabrics, These are specialstitches built in to the machine for your quick selection.

1. Straight Stretch

2, Rickrack Stretch

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Nickrack Stretch

ADJUSTRNG STRETCHSTITCH BALANCE

In stretch stitch sewing, Stitch LengthControl should be in the detent positionbetween S and L ( Y position) for most

materials. Depending upon the type offabric used, you may need to adjust thiscontrol to match forward stitches ofstretch sewing with reverse motion

stitches. To shorten stretch stitches, turnthe control slightly toward "S", Tolengthen, turn toward "L".

RECOMMENDATION

1. It is recommended that the "Q"needle and "Q" foot be used for

sewing knits and synthetic fabrics,

2, It may be necessary to use a backingwith very soft fabrics. Tissue paperis usually available. It can be tornaway from seam after sewing,

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STRAtGHT STRETCHSTaTCHING

Top thread tensioncontrol 3 to 6 Stitch selector

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Use this stretch stitch with knitted fabricand other fabrics that stretch. Sew as

you do with regular straight stitchseaming. The seam may be pressed openas with any regular seam, but will stretchif necessary,

This is also a good stitch to use on curvedseams regardless of the type of fabric.Any. seam that will receive a great deal ofstrain when worn should be sewn withthe stretch stitch. Use in children's shorts

and slacks as well as adult sports clothes.

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R_CK-RACK STRETCH STITCHING

Top thread tensioncontrol 0 to 4

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Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that you might use a zigzag stitch.This stitch can be used as a decorative top stitch as well.

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Top thread tensioncontrol 0 to 4

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Carefully mark the buttonhole lengthon your garment. Place the fabricwith the buttonhole marked under the

buttonhole foot, Pull the guide foot(A) all the way forward so that theindex mark (B) is aligned with the

graduation (C), with thread to rear.(Reproduction of the identical sizebuttonholes is facilitated with the aid

of the graduations on the left side ofthe buttonhole guide foot. These gra-duations are 1/5" apart. Graduationsact as reference mark.)

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!2_ Set stitch selector at _ . Stitch for,,

ward until you approach the bottommarking of the buttonhole. Stopsewing at the right stitch and raise theneedle to its highest position byturning hand-wheel toward youmanually.

!3. Set stitch selector at _ and barrack

5 or 6 stitches at the bottom mark of

the buttonhole, Stop sewing at theleft stitch, Raise needle to its highestposition by turning handwheel toward

you.

4. Set stitch selector at _[_ and sew theother side of the buttonhole until

you approach the top marking of thebuttonhole, Stop sewing at the leftstitch. Raise the needle to its highestposition,

!5, Set stitch selector at _ again and

bartack 5 or 6 stitches to finish thebuttonhole.

Always make a practice buttonhole on a scrap of fabric you plan to use, Try the button-hole with the button you will use.

Always use an interfacing in area of garment where buttonholes are placed. Tissue paper orregular interfacing can be used, Tear paper away after stitching, if it is used,

For heavier weight fabrics, loosen your top tension slightly.

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ADJUSTING BUTTONHOLESTITCH BALANCE

If the stitching on both sides of thebuttonhole does not have the same

density, adjust-by turning the adjuster.

adjuster

Using a screw driver, make a slightadjustment to left (+) increase the densityof the left side; turn to the right (-) toincrease the density of the right side.Both sides should be similar in appea-rance.

After sewing buttonholes, return adjusterto original position as shown in illustrationat left.

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SATBN STITCHRNG __', _I_

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Closely spaced zigzag stitches are called satin stitches. This is an attractive stitch used forappliqueing, bar tacking or sewing on buttons,

Whenever you are using this stitch, it is well to remember 'to loosen the tension of the topthread slightly. The wider the stitch sewn the looser the tension.

If you are stitching on a very soft fabric, it is well to use a backing of tissue paper or inter-facing for a well formed stitch. Puckering of the material will be eliminated and thebobbin thread will not be visible on the top side of the fabric.

It is best to practice a sample design on a fabric scrap before sewing design on garment.

APPLIQUEING

SETTINGS

Same as with Satin Stitching

Select an applique design to be applied toyour garment and baste it in place. Satinstitch around the raw edge of theapplique completely covering the edge.You may want to do this with a con-trasting color of thread or self color.

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ZIPPER APPLICATION]

SETTINGS

Stitch Selector _"_

Stitch Length Control . . .12Zipper Foot

Thumb /

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Zipper footadjusting

Needle entry(right)

REGULAR ZIPPER

Pin or baste zipper to fabric and place thework in position under the presser foot.Loosen the zipper foot adjusting screw toset the foot on the left side of the needle,and sew the left side zipper as shown.

(Fig. 1) To sew the rightside zipper,loosen the screw and bring the foot tothe right side Of the needle.

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INVISIBLE ZIPPER

Adjust the foot so the needle is sewingthrough the center hole of the footand one groove of the foot is riding onthe teeth of the zipper. See Fig. 2. Fol-low the zipper manufacturer's instruc-tionso

After zipper has been inserted, finishsewing seam by shifting foot to sideposition sewing through side notch.

CORDING

Foot can also be used to make cording

for slipcovers etc. Cover a cord with astrip of bias fabric and sew as shown inFig. 3.

N OTE:Use "Low Bar Sewing Machine ZIPPERFOOT" (6757) for "invisible zipper" and

"cording", which can be obtained at anystores of Sears Roebuck and Co.

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DARNING

SETTINGS

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Stitch Selector ........ ', ',IIStitch Length Control . . . 8 to 10Presser Foot Pressure .... 0

Zigzag Presser Foot

Use Darning plate (See page 9)

Stretch fabric between embroidery hoopswith hole centered. Lower presser barand sew at a slow speed moving fabricback and forth with a steady rhythm tocover darning area. When it is covered,turn fabric 1/4 a turn and sew layer ofstitching across first layer.

If fabric is thin or badly damaged in holearea, you may want to put a separatepiece under the hole for reinforcement.

Be sure to return pressure on presser footto original adjustment after darning.(See page 6)

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BUTTON SEWING

SETTINGS

Stitch Selector ........ Must be

adjusted

Use Darning plate (See page 9)

Zigzag Presser Foot

!, Align two holes of button with slotof presser foot and lower foot to holdthe button securely.

2, Turn hand wheel manually untilneedle point is just above button,

3. Adjust stitch selector so needle entersright hole of button,

4. Turn hand wheel by hand so needleenters second hole. The stitch selector

may need to be adjusted again, Stitcha number of times.

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You may find it helpful to use trans-parent tape to position your buttonand to keep it in place during sewing.Tear away after stitching.

Finish sewing with an extra two inchesof thread remaining. Draw thesethreads to reverse side of garment andtie,

BAR TAClKING

SETTINGS

Stitch Setector ........ _ to_

Stitch Length Control _ . . Green ZoneZigzag Presser Foot

This stitch is similar to a very short satinstitch and is used to reinforce points ofstrain such as corners of pockets andstraps on lingerie,

Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches,

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FREE-ARM SEWING

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This sewing machine can be used like aflat bed machine, but easily converts tofree arm machine by removing theextension table_

The free arm enables you to sew tubular

types of pieces more easily. Just slip thesleeve or pants leg on the free arm asshown above,

You will find many uses for this free armfeature such as:

1. Mend elbows and knees of garmentsmore easily.

2. Sew in sleeves more easily. This isespecially true when sewing smaller

garments.

3. Applique, embroider or hem aroundedges of cuffs or pants legs_

4. Sewing in elastic casings in skirts orpants at the waistline_

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CARING FOR THE MACHIN

CLEANING FEED DOGS AND SHUTTLE

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Cleaning the feed dogs with abrush.

To insure the best possible operationof your machine, it is necessary to keepthe essential parts clean at all timesUsing a small brush, remove the lint thataccumulates in the shuttle area and

around the feed dogs.

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Lever

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Clean the Shuttle Area:

This area must be kept free of dust,lint and occasional tangled thread,Raise the needle bar to its highestpoint and remove the bobbin case.

Push levers of shuttle race aside andlift shuttle race cover and shuttle out°

Clean the shuttle race with smallbrush.

Put a drop of oil on the center pin ofthe shuttle and shuttle race. (see

arrows)

To Replace Shuttle Assembly:

1. Position shuttle race as illustrated so

that race is forming half, moon on theleft side of the machine.

2_ Hold shuttle by center pin and posi-tion shuttle so as to form a half moon

on the right side, Pointed hook willbe on the bottom.

3o Place shuttle race cover into place overshuttle assembly.

4, Snap the levers into position.

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OILING UNDER ARM COVER PLATE

Remove arm cover plate to oil points indicated in top of machine head. To remove coverplate, loosen up two top screws and lift the cover plate as illustrated below.

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OILING IN FACE COVER PLATE

Open face cover plate and oil points in illustratiom

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PARTS LDST

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PARTS LIST

All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co. store or servicecenter.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFOR-MATION:

1, PART NUMBER3, MODEL NUMBER

2. PART DESCRIPTION4. NAME OF ITEM

If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically transmittedto a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for expedited handling,

Ref. No. Description

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Part No,

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6510

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1939

8286

2273

655O

6551

6552

6553

Shuttle

Bobbin case

Bobbin box with 10 bobbins

Bobbin winder rubber ring

Thread spool pin

Nylon disc

No. 9 Single needles (BRN)

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* These items are not furnished with the machine,instructions above.

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No. 14

No. 16

Single needles (ORG)

Single needles (RED)

Single needles (PU R)

6554

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36353

648801005

40390

6870

593401008

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6797

40164

33379

6830

41670

41669

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*6530

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No. t8 Single needles (GRN)

"Q NEEDLES",,,

Needle clamp with screw

Buttonhole guide foot

Standard zigzag foot

Satin stitch foot

Zipper foot

Zipper foot

Needle threader

Light bulb

Motor belt

Motor belt

Buttonhole opener

Large screw driver

Small screw driver

Oil and lint brush

Flower stitch attachment

Darning plate

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A full line of sewing cabinets is availableat your nearest Sears retail store orthrough our general catalog[. Wheneveryou're ready to sew, so iS your sewingpeace. Another option.., buy a CarryingCase... then your Kenmore goes any-where, can be stored anywhere.

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FULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE

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For 25 years from the date of purchase, Sears will, free of

charge, repair defects in material or workmanship whichappear in the sewing machine head.

FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIP-

MENT OF SEWING MACHINE

For two years from the date of purchase, Sears will, free ofcharge, repair defects in material or workmanship whichappear in the electrical equipment of the sewing machine,including motor, wiring, switch and speed control.

FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS AND

MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS

For 90 days from the date of purchase, Sears will, free ofcharge, replace any parts and provide mechanical service

necessary for proper operation of the sewing machine, exceptfor normal maintenance.

To obtain warranty service described above, SIMPLY CONTACTTHE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER IN THE

UNITED STATES° This warranty applies only while this productis in use in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also haveother rights which vary from state to staten

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SEWING MACHINE

Now that you have purchased your Kenmore Sewing Machine,should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simplycontact any Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck andCo. Stores. Be sure to provide al! pertinent facts when youcall or visit.

The model number of your Sewing Machine will be shown onyour nomenclature plate on the back of your Sewing Machine°See page 2 for location,

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THEFOLLOWING INFORMATION:

*MODEL NUMBER*NAME OF ITEM *PART DESCRIPTION

If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order willbe electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribu-tion Center for handling.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO°, Chicago, IL60684 U.S.A.

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