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Sears KENMORE 385. 12708 manuel d'utilisation

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    OWNER'S MANUAL S_FA/RS SEWING MACHINE MODELS 385. 12708 385. 12710 385. 12712 or 385. 12714[...]

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    SEARS CANADA INC. Dear Customer: 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, e[...]

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    TABLE OFCONTENTS SECTION 1. SECTION 2. SECTION 3. KNOW THE MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is Avaialble .............. 3 Locate and Identify the Parts .................. 3_4 Identify the Accessories ........................ 4 PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine ......................... 5_7 • Plug in the Machine and Switch on the[...]

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    SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available 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. Locate and Identify the Parts Take-up Lever Bobbin Winding Tensio[...]

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    SECTION 1. KNOWTHEMACHINE Identify the Accessories Arm Cover Plate Hand Wheel Auto Clutch Kno _i_ Light and power Switch Plug Connector __ Presser Foot Carrying Handle Presser Foot Lever _ Nomenclature Plate Free Arm Foot Control Need le set /_I lI'_ Lint brush _mall screw driver __ittonhole opener (_ Large screw driver Sliding buttonhole fo[...]

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    Set Up the Machine Plug in the Machineand Switch on the Power SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Foot Control Use NOTE: 1. 2. 3. Power supply plug Power _1 _[ _ switch Power supply Plug connector Machine plug J Before inserting the plug into your machine, be sure the power switch is OFF. Check your outlet to be sure it is a 110 to 120 Volt A[...]

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    SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Setting Spool Pins t Spool pin The spool pins are used for holding the spools of thread when feeding thread to the machine. To use, pull up the spool pins. Push down for storage. Adjust the Presser Foot Lever Normal up __._ position positior High position P position 'Presser foot lever J The Presser Fo[...]

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    Set Up the Machine (Continued) • Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table • Accessory Storage Box To Remove the Extension Table The lid of the accessory storage (for free-arm sewing) box lifts open toward you. 1. Grip the table with your index finger Sewing accessories are conveni- and thumb, as shown, ently located in the box. 2. Pull [...]

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    SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING II _- , 1 L- i r Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing. rn the needle envelope, you will find the following color-coded needles: Blue (11 ) ......... for stretch fabrics. Orange (11) ........ for lightweight fabrics. Red (14) .......... for medium or medium-heavy weight fabri[...]

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    Prepare the Bobbin • To Removethe BobbinCase from the Machine SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING • Wind the Bobbin Remove the extension table from the machine by pulling it to the left. Open the shuttle cover by pulling down the embossed part on the left side of the cover. Raise needle to its highest position by rotating hand wheel towar[...]

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

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    Prepare the Top Thread • Thread the Needle SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING ILuLf_ Raise take-up lever to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you. Raise presser foot lever. Place spool on spool pin as shown, with thread coming from the back of the spool. 1. Draw thread into thread guide using both hands. The numbered steps [...]

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    SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Pick Up the Bobbin Thread ! 1. Raise presser foot lever. Hold top thread loosely in left hand and rotate handwheel 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 foot, leaving 4 to 6 inches of thread clear. If you cann[...]

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    Adjust the Top Thread Tension SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Top side of fabric Top _hread Bobbin Setting mark Tighten For Straight Stitch The ideal straight stitch will have threads locked between the two layers of fabric, as shown above, magnified to show detail. If you look at the stitch, front and back, you will notice that there are[...]

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    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 fabric and the top threads will show slightly on the bottom side. See below for the correct appearance, To match this appearance, adjust the top tension. Top tension Top tension Too Tight Too Loose Just Right T[...]

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    Stitch Selector SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Model 12714 Settlng mark // _ StitchSelector L m If "q / STRETCH ___ • m D CHI] (t Stitch Selector / _"'"_ "_ _ The stitch selector control not only determines the stitch you select, but also regulates the stitch width for regular zigzag and rick rack stretch stitc[...]

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    SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Stitch Length Control j Setting mark / Stitch Length 1/ / .I [ I i I I I I I i/I .=1 / / Stitch Length Control 0 2 4 l t ' t J I i i tting mark The stitch length control regulates the length of stitch, and also has a stretch stitche setting. The higher the number, the longer the stitch. "0[...]

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    Stardng To Sew SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING 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 follow each time you sit down to sew: 1. 2. 3. Inspect the needle, it should be stra[...]

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    SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES 18 Straight Stitches Straight Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector 1 Top thread tension Stitch length control 2 to 6 control red x_ z°n_ Straight foot Zigzag foot 1. 2. 3. 4, 5. 6. Raise the presser foot, Raise the needle to its highest position. Place the edge of the fabric next to a stitching guide line on [...]

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    SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Topatitching set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector I Top thread tension Stitch length control 2 to 6 control red zon Straight foot Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses Topstitching emphasizes the lines of your garment and keeps seams and edges flat and crisp. Accent suits or blouses with one or two rows of topstitching[...]

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    SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches (Continued) • Sew in a Zipper Fabric Preparation: Put the right sides of the fabric to- gether and sew to the end of the zip- per opening, Use the reverse to lock the stitches. Sew the zipper opening with stitch length at "4" and top thread tension at "3", of fabric Top edge of f[...]

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    SECTION 3. LEARNTHE STITCHES 8. Open the zipper. 10. Close the zipper and turn the 9. Lower the presser foot and stitch fabric right side up. the rest of the seam. INVISIBLE ZIPPER AND CORDrNG INVISIBLE ZIPPER Adjust the foot so the needle is sewing through the center hore of the foot and one groove of the foot is riding on the teeth of the zipper [...]

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    SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches (Continued) Use the DarningPlate Sometimes when you sew, you want to control the fabric youself. The Darning Plate covers the feed dogs so that they do not touch the fabric. To Put on the Darning Plate: NOTE: The rectangular holes in the Darning Plate match the holes in the needle plate. In the darnin[...]

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    Zigzag Stitches Basic Zigzag Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 2 to 5 control red Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses The zigzag stitch is one of the most common and most versatile stitches on your machine. It can be a utility stitch for sewing buttons, buttonholes, hem- ming, overcasting, mending and d[...]

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    SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) Satin Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 control 0.5 to 1 Satin stitch foot The Stitch and Its Uses The Satin stitch is a versatile and often used decorative stitch, but it can also be used to overcast a raw edge (for ex- ample, blan[...]

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    SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Applique Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 control 0.5 to 1 Satin stitch foot J Baste (or fuse with iron-on fabric joiner) applique pieces on the fabric. Stitch around the applique making sure the needle falls along the outer edge of the applique. When sewing corners[...]

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    SECTION 3. LEARN THE STI,TCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) • Sewa Button Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control control 1 to 4 any number (not Zigzag foot Darning plate Use the darning plate for button sewing (see p. 22). I 1. Set the stitch selector at " c_ • 2. Align both holes of the button with [...]

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    SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES • Overcasting Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector lop thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 control 1 to 2 Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses This zigzag variation is very useful in garment construction and in finishing raw edges of any sewing project. Helpful Hints Start overcasting about 1/8" [...]

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    SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) Three-Step Zigzag Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 control 0.5 to 1 Zigzag foot 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 basi[...]

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    SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Blind Hemming Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector (Regular) top thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 control 1 to 3 Zigzag foot Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector (Stretch) Top thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 control 1 to 3 _ Zigzag foot 1/4" Light Weight Fabric 1/4" Heavy Weight Fab[...]

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    SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) Shell Stitching (Models 12712 and 12714) Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 3 to g control 1 to 2 Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses Here°s How 1. For best effect: 2. -- set the stitch length as you desire. - you may need to tighten the top thre[...]

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    Stretch Stitches Straight Stretch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector III Ill Top thread tension Stitch length control 2 to 6 control yellow _k_ stretch stitch position Y_J Straight foot Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses This stitch is the stretch variation of the straight stitch, especially develop- ed for knits and stretch fabrics. Stretch s[...]

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    SECTION 3. LEARN THE STfTCHES Stretch Stitches {Continued) Smocking Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control control 1 to 4 yellow stretch stitch position L_J Zigzag foot With the stitch length at "4", sew straight stitching lines 3/8" apart across the area to be smocked. Knot the threads along [...]

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    SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Serglng or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitchin Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 control yellow _ stretch stitch position t___J Models 12712 and 12714) Here's How Place the fabric under the presser Zigzag foot foot so that the stitches are made over the edge. Or, place y[...]

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    SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Buttonholes Sat the Machine Stitch Stitch selector B Top thread tension Stitch length contro control 1 to 5 blue zone _== Sliding buttonhole foot % Adjusting the Stitch Density Depending upon your fabric or your own preference in buttonholes, you may alter the buttonhole stitch density within the blue buttonhole range [...]

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    SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES P_ 4. a. Set the stitch selector at _Jz m b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches. c. Stop sewing at the right stitch. . ...... : c- : " t ) I? ; ; : : ? r ,.£; = 5. a. Set the stitch selector at I_ " 6. a. Set the stitch selector at r_ m m b. Sew until you reach the back b. Sew4 to 6 stitches. marking of the buttonhole. c. [...]

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    SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do When PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Incorrect size needle, Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric, Improper threading, Rethread machine, Loose upper thread tension. Tighten upper thread tension. Irregular Stitches Pulling fabric. Do not pull fabric; guide it gently. Loose presser foot, R[...]

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    SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Incorrect size needle. Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric. Bent or blunt needle. Insert new needle. Skipping Stitches Incorrect setting of needle. Reset needle. Tight upper thread tension. Loosen upper thread tension. Starting to stitch too fast. Start to stitch a[...]

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    SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE Replacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine T T 1. Unplug the machine and open the face cover. CAUTION! The light bulb could be HOT. Protect your fingers when you handle it. 2. 3. Push the bulb up and turn the bulb counter*clockwise to remove it, Put the new bulb in by pushing it up and turning it clockwise. To ins[...]

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    SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE • Clean the Shuttle Race This area must be kept free of dust, lint and occasional tangled thread. Clean the shuttle race area about every three months. Center pin of the shuttle Lever case Shuttle driver Lever Lever hurtle To Clean the Shuttle Area: 1. Raise the needle bar to its highest point and remove the bobbin[...]

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    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 is not used for an extended time, oil it before sewi[...]

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    PARTS LIST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 15 20 21 All parts listed herein may be ordered from 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 will be electroni[...]

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    A Accessory storage box ............... 3, 7 Adjusting stretch stitch balance ......... 16 Applique ........................ 25 Arm cover plate .................. 4, 40 Bar tacking ...................... 25 Basic zigzag ...................... 23 Blind hemming .................... 29 Bobbin ................... 4, 9_10, 41 Bobbin case ...............[...]

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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, simply contact your nearest Sears Service Center. Be sure to pertinent facts when you call or visit. The model number of your Sewing Machine will be shown on your nomenclature plate on the back of your Sewing Machine. See pa[...]