Sears 385.12514 manual

OWNER'S MANUAL SEA/RS SEWING MACHINE MODEL 3 4[...]

SEARS, ROEBUCKANDCO. Dear Customer: You have just invested in a very fine z_gzag 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[...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your sewing machine is designed and constructed only for HOUSEHOLD use. Read all instruction before using this sewing machine. DANG E R--toredu ce the risk ot electric shock: 1. An appliance should never be left unattended when pluggedin_ Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available ................................... 3 Locate and Identify the Parts .............................................. 3 - 4 Identify the Accessories ............................................................ 4 SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Ma[...]

SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE A. Portable Case or Cabinet is Available A tulf line ot sewing cabinets is available at your nearest Sears retai lstore or through our general catalog, Another option , , , buy a Carrying Case . , then your Kenmore goes anywhere, can be stored anywhere. f Locate and Identify the Parts Take-up Lever Bobbin Winding Tension[...]

SECTION 1, KNOW THE MACHINE Arm Cover Plate Hand Wheel Auto Clutch Knob Ughl and Power Switch Plug Connector Presser Foot 4 i d le Foot Control Clamp Screw Carrying Handle Presser Foot Lever Free Arm Nomenclature Plate Identify the Accessories Needle set_ (__Large screw driver Darning plate / __ Lint brush j.a'o%le tooi ' . Zipper loot [...]

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power f Power supply plug Power switch COnnector supply Machine p}ug ........ J NOTE: 8etore inserting the plug into your machine, be sure the power switch is OFF, t. Check your outlet to be sure it is a 110 to 120 Volt AC outlet. 2. Insert the mach[...]

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING = Setting Spool Pin • Adjust the Presser Foot Lever f -_ f t The spool pins are used for holding the spools ol thread when teeding thread tothe machine. To use, puli up the spool pins. Push down for storage. lever The Presser Foot Lever raises and lowers your presser toot. You can raise it about 1/4- high[...]

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine (Continued) • Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table f- J 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. To Attach the Extension Table (for flat-bed [...]

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 wilt find the toilowing color-coded needles: Blue (11) ............ for stretch fabncs. Orange (11 ) .......... for lightweight fabrics. Red (14) ............ for medium or medium-heavy weight fabrics. Purple [...]

Prepare the Bobbin = To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine Remove the extension tabte from the machine by pulling it to the left. Open the shuttIe cover by pulling down the embossed part on the left side of the cover. Raise needle to its highest position by rotating hand whee! toward you. J To remove bobbin case from shuF tie, pull open latch [...]

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING = Wind the Bobbin {Continued) f Draw thread from spool through bobbin winding tension disc as shown. Pull end ol thread through bobbin as shown. J hole in 7 J Place bobbin onto bobbin winding spindle with end of thread coming from the top ot the bobbin. Push bobbin winding spindle to the right until it clic[...]

Prepare the Top Thread • Thread the Needle The numbered steps above tollow 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, Raise presser toot lever, Place spool on spoo[...]

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING • Pick Up the Bobbin Thread T 1. Raise presser foot Iever. Held top threadloosely in left hand and rotate handwhee] 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 toot, leaving 4 to 6 inches of thread clear. If you c[...]

Adjust the Top Thread Tension Top side of |abnc ihread Sei|ing mark f Tighlen For Straight Stitch The ideal straights|itch wilt have threads locked between the two layers el tabric, as shown above, magnified to show detail If you took at the stitch, trent and back, you wifl notice tha_ there are no gaps, that each stitch is smooth and even. When ad[...]

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 labric and the top threads wifi show slightly on the bottom side. See below lor the correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust the top tension. Top tension Top tension Too Tight Too Loose j Top side o[...]

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Stitch Selector f Sel_,ing mark f The stitch selector control not onty determines the stitch you select, but also regulates the stitch width lot regular zigzag. The different types o! stitches are designated by coJor. Straight, zigzag and utility stitches are red. Stretch stitches are brown. Buttonhole sett[...]

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Stitch Length Control / / Stitch Length / ,,, lJj i: t 01234 ' I , ! Z . i It Setting rnad_ 0 The stitch length control regulates the length ot stich. The higher the number, the longer the stitch. "'0"°means no teed. Depending upon your fabric or your own preterence in buttonholes, [...]

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Starting To Sew 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 lotlow each time you sit down to sew: 1. Inspect the needle. It should be straight,[...]

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches • Straight Stitch f Set the Machine Slitch S'Li|ch seteclor Top thread tension conl[ol 2 to 6 Stitch length control red Slra_ght toot Zigzag loot 18 1, 2. 3, 4. .* 5. 6. Raise the presser toot. Raise the needle to its highest position. Place the edge of the fabric next to a stitching guide line[...]

SECTION 3. REARN THE STITCHES • Topstitching f Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top th,read tension SfJIch ten0th Straight loot Zigzag _oot Or The S_itch and itS, Uses Topstitchlng emphasizes the lines of your garment and keeps seams and edges flat and crisp. Accent suits or blouses with one or two rows ot topstitching around the outer edge[...]

SECTION 3. REARN THE STITCHES ,* Sew in a Zipper Fabric Preparation: Put the right sides of the fabric together and sew to the end of the zipper opening. Use the reverse to lock the stitches. Sew the zipper opening with stitch length at °°4 °" and ta;p thread tensiaen at "°3 "' End ol opemng k_ ............ Top edge of labr_[...]

SECTION 3. REARNTHE STITCHES Slider Wrong stde of [abric • J 8. Open the zipper. 9, Lower the presser toot and stitch the rest of the seam. f INVISIBLE ZIPPER AND CORDING 10. Close the zipper and turn the tabric right side up, fNVIStBLE ZIPPER Adjust the toot so the needle is sewing through the center hole of the tool and one groove o! the toot i[...]

SECTION 3. REARN THE STITCHES Use the Darning Plate f Sometimes when you sew, you want to control the tabnc youself. The Darning Plate covers the teed dogs so that they do not touch the fabric. To Put on the Darning PIate: NOTE: The rectangular holes in the Darning Plate match the holes in the needle plate. In the darning plate, these holes are s]i[...]

SECTION 3. REARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches Basic Zigzag Set the Machine Stilch Stitchselector Zigzag loot The Stitch and Its Uses The zigzag stitch is one ot the most common an6 most versatile stitches on your machine. _tcan be a utility stitch tor sewing buttons, buttonholes, hemmin 9, overcasting, mending and darning. It can also be used to [...]

SECTION 3. REARN THE STITCHES Satin Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension cont_'ol 1 to 4 control 0.5 to t Satin stitch too! The Stitch and Its Uses The Satin stitch is a versalile and often used decorative stitch, but it can also be used to overcast a raw edge (for example, blankets, finens, tablecloths and napkins)[...]

SECTION 3. REARN THE t5 t I t UHI:._ Zigzag Stitches (Continued) Applique Set the Machine Stitch Sl_lch seteclor ) Top thread tension Control_ Stilch length control 0.5 to I Zigzag toot J Baste (or luse with iron-on fabric joiner) applique pieces on the tabnc. Stitch around the applique making sure the needle lalls along the outer edge ot the appli[...]

SECTION 3. REARNTHE STITCHES Sew a Button Set the Machine Stitrh S_it_t_, _;etector Top thread tension conl[OI i to 4 Stilch length control any number (not _ nece_ adjust) Zigzag loot Dam_ng plale q Use the darning plate tot button sewing (see p. 2__23. t. Set the stitch selector at °" ci='" 2. Atign both holes ot the button with th[...]

SECTION 3. REARNTHE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) e Overcasting Stitch f Set the Machine Slitch Stilch selector Top thread tension control t Io 4 con|rol t tO 2 Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses This zigzag variation is very usalul in garment construction and in finisfing raw edges ol any sewing project. J He!p!ul Hints Start overcasting[...]

SECTION 3. REARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) • Three-Step Zigzag f Set the Machine Stitch SRch selector Top thread tens{on control I to 4 Sli[eh ter_gth Zigzag loci The Stitch and Its Uses The three-step zigzag is a combination zigzag and straight stitch. You may use the three-step zigzag everywhere you would use the basic zigzag sti[...]

SECTION 3. REARN THE STITCHES f Blind Hemming Set the Machine Stitch Stitch seleclor (Regular) Top thread tension conlro! i to 4 Sti[ch length con|to! I lo 3 Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector (Stretch) Tap thread _ens_on control I _o 4 control 1 Io 3 fool Ligh 1_'" Fabric /,_._,,... _ ,, Heavy weight _ /_._ ". Fabric _ ,J k,. ..[...]

SECTION 3. REARN THE STITCHES Shell Stitching Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread lenston control 3 to 9 Zigzag loot % J The Stitch and !Is,Uses The Shell Stitch is formed by sewing a blind hem over tolded labrlc. Several rows ol shell stitching are calted shell tucks. Shell stitching can be used to finish hems, sleeve and neck openin[...]

SECTION 3. REARN THE STITCHES Stretch Stitches Straight Stretch ,f Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selecto_ tit lU Top thread tension Slitch length control 2' to 6 control brown k'k_ strelch stitch position t__J Straight loot Zigzag ioo! The Stitch and Its Uses This stitch is the stretch variation oi the straight stitch, especially develope[...]

SECTION 3. REARN THE STITCHES Smocking Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension conlrol 1 tO 4 Stitch Jength control brown stretch stitch position Zigzag too! s_de ol labnc With the stitch length at "'4"', sew straight stitcing lines 3/8 °" apart across the area to be smoked. Knotthe threads along one edge[...]

SECTION 3. REARN ]HE: ,..'51 i I UHLb = Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching f Set the Machine Stitch Stilch selector Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Slitch length con{ro_ brown s[retch stilch position L_J Zigzag too{ The Stitch and its Uses Use this stitch when you want a narrow seam that you do not need to press open flat. [t is ideal to[...]

SECTION 3. REARN THE STITCHES Buttonholes Set the Machine Slilch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control contro_ _ to 5 Sliding buttonhole loci % Adiust!ng the Stitch Density Depending upon your fabric or your own prelerence in buttonholes, you may alter the buttonhole stitch density within the blue buttonhole range on the stitch l[...]

SECT!ON 3. REARN THE STITCHES 4. a. Set the stitch selector at W b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches. c. Stop sewing at the right stitch, i Set the stitch selector at I_ 5. a, b, Sew until you reach the back marking of the buttonhole. c. Stop sewing at the right stitch. k. 6. a, Set the stitch selector at W b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches. c. Stop sewing at the left sti[...]

SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do When PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION incorrect size needle. Choose correct size needle for thread and labric. Skipping Stitches Bent or blunt needle. Insert new needle, incorrect setting ot needle. Reset needle. Tight upper thread tension. Loosen upper thread tension. Breaking Upper Thread Starting[...]

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. Unevenly wound bobbin, Nicks or burrs at hole ot needle plate, Pulling labric, [...]

SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE Replacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine _=qJ J I %* J 1. Unplug the machine and open the lace covert CAUTION! The light bulb could be HOT. Protect your fingers when you handle it. To insure that your machine operates at its best, you need to keep the essential parts clean at all times. The teed dogs and shuttle[...]

SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE _, Clean the Shuttle Race This area must be kept tree of dust, lint and occasional tangled thread, Clean the shuttle race area about every three months. f t Center p_n oi lhe shullle Lever Lever Bobbi_ _''_" To Clear} the Shuttle Area: 1. Raise the needle bar to its highest point and remove the bobbin [...]

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. In case machine ]s not used for an extended time, oil it beiore sewi[...]

PARTS LIST 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 5 6 11 12 13 14 17 20 22 23 15 J 19 / 24 25 21 26 AIt parts listed herein may be ordered trom any Sears store or service center. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1. PART NUMBER 2. PART DESCRIPTION 3. MODEL NUMBER 4. NAME OF ITEM If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order w[...]

WARRANTY FULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEAD For 25 years from the date of purchase, Sears wilt.•tree of charge, repair delects in materia_ or workmanship which appear ÷ - in the mechanlcal components ot the sewing machine head. FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF SEWING MACHINE For two years from the date ot purchase, Sea[...]

SEWING MACHINE Now that you have purchased your Kenmore Sewing Machine, should a need ever ex+st lor repair parts or service, simpty contact your nearest Sears Serv+ce Center+ Be sure to prov+de all pertinent tacts when you cal+ or visit+ The model number wilt be shown on the nomenclature plate on the back ot your sewing machine. See page 4 for loc[...]