Kenmore 1232 manual

INSTRUCTIONS MODEL 1232oZIGo ZAG SEWING MACHINE / q ![...]

Sears, Roebuck and Co. Dear Homemaker: You have just invested in a very fine stretch stitch sewing machine Be- fore using your new Kenmore machine, please pause for a moment and carefully read this booklet wllich contains instructions on how to oper- ate and care for your machine Specific instructions are given on threading, tension adjustments, cl[...]

TABLE OF CORITEr_TS Section i Knowing Your Sewing Machine Identifying Parts Installing Machine Converting to Free-arm Sewing Winding the Bobbin Threading the Bobbin Case Threading of Top Thread Using the Controls Adjusting Top Tension Adjusting Bobbin Tension Checking Tensions Stitch Width Control Stitch Length Controf Reverse Stitch Control Stretc[...]

1. Needle Plate 2, Presser Foot 3, Thread Guide 4, Needle Clamp Sinew 5 Thread Guide 64 Top Thread Tension Control 7 Face Cover Thread Guide 8 Face Cover Plate 9o Take-up Lever t0 Upper Thread Guides 1 1, Stitch Width Control 12,, Stretch Stitch Control 13. Stitch Length Control 14 Reverse Stitch Control 15. Light and Power Switch 16, Extension Tab[...]

20, Electric Cord Receptacle 21 Nomenclature Plate 22,, Clutch Knob 23, Hand Wheel 24 Bobbin Winder 25 Thread Spool Pins 26. Bobbin Winder Tension Disc 27,, Pressure Regulator 28 Presser Foot Lever 29, Thread Cutter 30, Presser Foot Thumb Screw 31, Feed Dogs[...]

Fig, 1 Fig, 3 Fig, 2 Fig 4 1 To install the machine in cabinet, posi- tion machine head on cabinet platform so that holes on bottom of machine match those on board Insert washers and screws and tighten into place. (Fig 1) (Follow instructions provided with Sears Cabinet Screws and washers are supplied with cabinetl) 2 A separate base and cover is a[...]

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_i'.:i ii,;] i i::.! [,i ":-i-ii:;iE {] [,: {:,:!, i{_ i iG ® ® o ® ® ® 3 t 1, Release clutch by turning clutch knob toward you, 2, Draw thread from spool through bobbin winder tension disc as shown,, 3, Pull end of thread th[ough hole in bobbin as shown,. 4. Place bobbin onto bobbin winder shaft with end of thread coming from the to[...]

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Probably the most important control on your machine is this one that regulates your top thread tension. It consists of discs between which the thread passes. The pressure on these discs is regulated by turning the dial.. The higher the num- ber, the tighter the tension There are many reasons for having to reset your tension The best tension for one[...]

Bobbin tension requires adjusting less frequently than the upper thread tension. If the stitch is satisfactory but the seam is puckered, it may be necessary to loosen the tension on both the top and bottom threads.. Be sure to balance them as indicated on Page 9. When adjusting the tension on the bobbin case, make slight adjustments with a screwdri[...]

The easiest way to check tensions is to sew a medium zig zag stitch on the fabric you wilt be using, Use the appropriate type of thread and needle., 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 to achi[...]

This control regulates the width of the stitch you select.. THE HIGHER THE NUMBER-THE WIDER THESTITCH. You may vary your zigzag stitch width by adjusting this control to the setting you desire. This control must be set on ,, ,,,,,, position in order todo straight stitching° The stitchlength control regulates the length of the stitch you select. TH[...]

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:!ii!_ii!! Fig. I The light and power switch shown in Fig. 1 provides the electric current for' the motor as wetl as the light In order to operate the machine, this switch must be on, To turn on the light, depress the switch,, If you are interrupted while sewing and must leave the machine un- attended, just turn off the switch and the machine [...]

Cornering Guide Seam guides are printed on either side of the needle plate to aid you in guid- ing your fabric, THE GUIDE LINE EXTENDING ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NEEDLE PLATE IS THE "ALL IMPORTANT" 5/8" SEAM LINE The cornering guides are convenient when turning a square corner 5/8" from the fabric edge,. See next section of t[...]

Fig° 1 Use KENMORE needles_ The size of the needle should conform with tbe size of the thread and both should be suitable to the fabric (See next page), Never use a bent needle or one with a blunt point.. Fig, 1_ shows you the exact length of your needle. Be sure you never use one in your machine that is not this exact length, "Q Needle"[...]

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! i _ _"_ _iii _ _i i_ 5:::_ i! _¸ _i_ _:._ _T To change the various presser feet, raise the presser bar to its highest posi- tion 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. A 8 C You h[...]

Now that you are familiar with the controis oil your machine and with the ac- cessories provided for [tie machine, you are ready to start to sew withyour new l<enmore sewing machine Below are some good habits to follow each time you sitdown to sew: 1,, Test the needte it should be straight, propedy set and sharp on the point° It should be the c[...]

GARMENT CONSTRUCTOON STITCHES STRARGHT STOTCHONG Set your machine just as shown in the illustration in order to straight stitch, tt is important each dial has the fol- lowing settings: SETTINGS Stretch Stitch Control ....... Horizontal Stitch Width Control .............. !iii Stitch Length Control ......... 12 to 6 Zigzag Presser Foot You will find[...]

TURNING A SQUARE CORNER To turn a square corner 5/8" from the fabric edge, stop stitching with the needle tip piercing the fabric, when reaching the cornering guide as shown.. Raise the presser foot, turn fabric. New stitching line will align with 5/8" seam guide on side of needle plate. Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in new d[...]

ii i • % • :!:-: ::i ¸ _, !::: L:, •• STRAgGHT STRETCH STgTCHING SETTINGS Stretch Stitch Control ......... Vertical Stitch Width Control ........ IIII , I I!_ Stitch Length Control ......... 6 Zigzag Presser Foot Use this stretch stitch with knitted fabric and other fabrics that stretch,. Sew as you do with regular straight stitch seaming,[...]

After tl_e basic constr[_ction of your garment is finished, tisere are still many finishing touches to beclone Toaid your completion of your garment, the Ken- more t_as been designed to do the following tasks thatformerly had to be done by hand SA'_N S'TFCH_NG SETTINGS Stretch Stitch Control .... Horizontal Stitch Width Control ........ 2[...]

BUTTONHOLE MAlt{.QN G SETTINGS Stretch Stitch Controi ....... Horizontal Stitch Width Control ............ Green Zone Stitch Length Control ........... Green Zone Satin Stitch Foot Fig. 1 A/ Fig. 2 } Always make a practice buttonhole on a scrap of fabric you plan to use, Try the buttonhole with the button you wil! use,, Always use an interfacing in[...]

Fig, 4 ] Fig. 5 Lower Presser Foot and stitch one stitch to left by turning Hand Wheel toward you and raise needle, See Fig 4, Set Stitch Width Control to 5 and make bartack with a few stitches and raise needle See Fig, 5 Set Stitch Width Control to Green Zone and sew other side of buttonhole stopping a few stitches before desired length and raise [...]

ZIPPER APPLICATION SETTINGS Stretch Stitch Control .... Horizontal Stitch Width Control ........... 0 Stitch Lengfl_ ControI ......... 12 Zipper Foot foot adjusting Y (right) Fig, 1 /" Fig, 2 Fig, 3 REGULAR ZIPPER Pin or baste zipper to fabric and place the work in position under the presser foot.. Loosen the zipper foot adjusting screw to set[...]

BUTTON SEWING SETTINGS Stretch Stitch Control ...... Horizontal Stitch Width Control .......... Must be adjusted Stitch Length Control ....... :_i_ Zigzag Presser Foot 1, ,, 3. 4 k 5. Align two holes of button with slot of presser foot and lower foot to hold the button securely, Turn hand wheel manually until needle point is just above button, Adju[...]

DARNBPJG SETTINGS Stretch Stitch Control ........ Horizon[al Stitch Width Control ,_ .............. _H Stitch Length Control .......... _i# No Presser Foot Remove presser foot, stretch fabric be- tween embroidery hoops with hole centered Draw the bobbin thread up through the fabric by holding the top thread and taking one stitch at the spot where y[...]

This sewing machine can be used like a flat bed machine, but easily converts to free arm machine by removing the extension table The free arm enables you to sew tubular types of pieces more easily Just slip the sleeve or pants leg on the free arm as shown above.. You will find many uses for this free arm feature such as: 1 Mend elbows and knees of [...]

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Ca ing iVlachine !i Fig 1 Fig 1 Cleaning the feed dogs with a brush,, To insure the best possible operation of your machine, it is necessary to keep the essential parts clean at all times, Using a small brush, remove the lint that accumulates in the shuttle area and around the feed dogs, Fig,. 2 Parts of the Shuttle Assembly Lever-_ 4_Lever Shuttle[...]

Remove arm cover plate to oil points indicated in top of machine head. To re- move cover plate, loosen up two top screws and lift the cover plate as illustrated below,,[...]

ODLI[_G Uf'_J DE RSI_© E Tilt machine head back and remove bottom covers to oil points indicated on underside of machine, To remove bottom covers, remove screws (A), (B}, (C}, and (D) as shown below, ® D C ® --- A[...]

Open face cover plate and oil points in illustration[...]

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iPAR3TS L!S_ All parts listed herein may beordered fromanySears, Roebuck and Co, or Simpsons - Sears Limited store or service center. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THEFOLLOWING 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 wil! be electronically tr[...]

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WARRANTY FULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEAD For 25 years from the first day of use in your home. Sears wilt, free of charge, repair defects in roateriai or workmanship which appear in the sewing machine head FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF SEWING MACHINE For two years from the first day of use in your home. Sears will. f[...]

SEWING MACHINE ii: Now that you have purchased your Sewing Machine, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck and Co.o i:i: ::: Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. The model number of your Sewing Machine will be shown on your nomenclature plate on[...]