Sears OVERLOCK 3/4D 385.16631 manual

OWNER'S MANUAL S _A/RS OVERLOCK 3/4D P/N 785800851[...]

Dear Customer: You have just invested in a very fine overlock, 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, etc. This will help you obtain t[...]

10111, 11607, 12321, 12491, 12581, 12714, 12841, 17881 15841, 17822, 17928 18830, 19501, 15641, 16642 OPTIONAL FEET AND ATTACHMENT (SEWING MACHINE SOURCE 385) (A) SEWING MACHINE MODEL NO. 11541, 11551, 11581, 11608, 11682, 12320, 12331, 12332, 12490, 12492, 12493, 12541, 12612, 12641, 12712, 12741, 12781, 12814, 16951, 17622, 17781, 16816, 16841, 1[...]

LOS PIES OPCIONALES ACCESORIOS (NUMERO DEL SUMINISTRADOR DE MAQUINA DE COSER 385) (A) (R) (C) MAQUINA DE COSER NUMERO DE DESCRIPCION DE NUMERO DEL MODELO LA PARTE LA PARTE t0111, 11541, 11551, 11581, 11607, 11608, 11682, 12320, 12321, 12331, 12332, 12490, 12491, 12492, 12493, 12541, 12581, 12612, 12641, 12712, 12714, 12741, 12781, 12814, 12841, 169[...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your sewing machine is designed and constructed only for HOUSEHOLD use. Read all instruction before using this sewing machine. DA N G E R- To reduce the risk of electric shock: 2. 3. 4. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after [...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION SECTION 2. SECTION 3, 1_ KNOW YOUR MACHINE Locate and Identify the Parts .................. 2_3 Identify the Accessories ........................ 4 Attaching the Waste Clippings Catcher .............. 4 Storing the Accessory Holder .................... 4 PREPARE YOUR MACH#NE FOR SEWHNG Plug in the Machine and Switch on the[...]

Pressure adjusting Thread guide screw plate t Face plate Thread take+up lever thread guide Left needle thread tension dial Nead le thread guide Right needle thread guide Side cover Upper looper thread guide (1) Upper looper thread tension dial Lower looper / !bread gu!de !! ! ....... // / / Lower looper thread / tension diai / Carrying ha[...]

SECTION 1: KNOW YOUR MACHINE Needle clamp screws Upper knife Needle plate Presser foot "_-_. Needle plate set screw Knife holder Lower knife Lower looper thread guide (4) _f Lower looper thread guide (3) / Needle bar thread guide Needle clamp Foot holder Upper looper Upper looper thread guide Lower Ioo_ Upper looper thread guide (2) Lower loop[...]

/ Screwdrivers QQ GQ Spool caps @ Set of needles / Tweezers Looper threader Rolled hemming needle plate Nets Lint brush Accessory holder I I Projection )ov@ J Waste clippings catcher Looper cover Insert the projection into groove on looper cover. Accessory ho Ider @ Waste clippings catcher Insert the accessory holder into the waste clippings catc[...]

SECTION . PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Foot Control Use Power supply plug supply Plug connector Machine plug Power switch NOTE: Before inserting the plug into your machine, be sure the power switch is OFF. 1. 2. 3. Check your outlet to be sure it is a 110 to 120 Volt AC outlet. Insert the machine plug into the three-prong plug connector, as show[...]

7 i ¸¸ i i _ ;_i •ii;i ii • • • iiii !iii i i,j _ i How to Turn Hand Wheel = Always turn hand wheel toward you. Side cover _. To open: Push the side cover to the left. To close: Push the side cover to the right and slightly toward the machine body. S Looper cover To open: While pushing with the thumb to the right as far as it will go, pul[...]

The Position of Telescoping Thread Guide Bar SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Attaching the Spool Cap and Net f f / Thread guide Telescoping thread "guide bar _Stoppers G® . (_ Pull the telescoping thread guide bar up as far as it will go. Turn the thread guide bar until it clicks into position, Thread guides should stop directly ab[...]

Raising or LOwering the Presser Foot / f Presser foot ifter J By raisin 9 or lowering _ne presser foot lifter, the _resser foot goes up and down. While in operation, keep tiqe Dresser foot owered except for testing stitches, threading the machine or sewing heavy weight fabrics. NOTE: Thread tension will not be released if the presser foot is rais[...]

Threading the Machine SECTUON 2. PREPARE YOUR _4ACHINE FOR SEWING _.Orange &Blue 2.Red 1. Green # =====_.._ DL/'/_ Threading Chart ILocated behind ooper cover) For your convenience, your Kenmore overlock has been pre-threaded. To prepare to sew with your choice of threads, follow these simple instructions: Make sure unit is unplugged fro[...]

Threading the Lower Looper ©© Open the looper and side covers. Snap off presser foot. Place the spool of thread on the right side soool pin. I - Points to thread for lower Ioooer are marked 10 in green. _J Thread guide 'x 1_ Draw the thread through the right side thread guide from back to front, Thread guide 31ate (_) Pass the thread thro[...]

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Lower ooper tnreaa guide (1 ¢ Lower looper threat tension dial f_ Insert the thread between tension discs from the right. Then pull both sides of the thread firmly between tension discs. (_ Pass the thread through lower looper thread guide (1). LOWel !oooer thread guide (4) thread gui Lower oopef Loooar[...]

SECTION 2_ PREPARE UR MACHINE JFOR,SEW NG> _ _ :, e Threading the Upper Looper , , 1_ Draw the thread through the thread guide second from the right from back to front. = guide plate _) Pass the thread through the holes ir the second row from the right of threa_ guide plate as illustrated. Looper _hread guide g (_) Pass the thread througn the le[...]

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACH_NE FOR SEW NG ,t I " guide (t) X uDDer 1Doper thread 4_(_) ¢ tension dial (_ Insert the thread between tension discs from the right. Then pull both sides of thread. Pass the thread through upper Doper thread guide (1). Looper tiqread take-u lever fupper) ®@ 'J'DID e r IooDer rlqreao guide _2 9 (_) Pass [...]

HINE ::FOR SEWI NG ,: :, :_ o Threading the Needle on the Right _ Thread _uide ,D J _ Draw the thread through the thread guide second from the eft from back to front. $ Thread gurde _ Pass the tnreaa tnrough the holes in the second row from the left of thread guide plate as illustrated. 14 Place the spool of thread on the spool pin second from the [...]

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FORSEWING Right needle threac tension dia J _-_ Insert the thread between tension discs from the right. Then pul both sides of thread. Thread take up lever thread guide ± ÷ Rig_lt needle thread guide (_ (_ Turn the hand wheel toward you to bring needle bar to its higllest oosition, then pass the thread through ri[...]

o Threading the Needle on the Left J J J Draw the thread through the thread guide on the left from back to front. Thread guide plate b (_) Pass the thread through the holes on the left of thread guide plate as illustrated. 16 Place the spool of thread on the left side spool pin. " Points to thread for needle on the left are marked in orange.[...]

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FORSEWgNG Left needle tnreaa tension dial N ; Thread take-uu _ ever thread guide 9® (_ Insert the thread between tension discs from the right. Then pull both sides of thread. (_) Turn the hand wheel toward you to bring needle bar to its highest position, then pass the thread through thread take-up lever thread gu i[...]

SECTION Finishing to Sew (]_ Insert the fabric under the toe of the foot whileaiming to the guide line with the edge of the fabric. (It is not necessary to _aise the foot.) There are three each of solid and broken guide lines on the looper cover. The solid guide lines indicate the distance from the right qeedle ana the broken lines indicate it from[...]

Toavoid unravelling, it is necessary to leave a thread chain about 5col (2")long atthe begmning and end of seam. Tosecure the beginning and end ofaseam choose one of the following methods. A t the Beginning A. Separa£e the ena of threads and KnoT. B. Thread the chain through a large eved needle, and weave that chain through the overrock stitc[...]

Securing Ends (Continued) At the End You can use ;he same methods as at the beginning _ to secure the eno of seam except "'Backsttch'ng ', or the methods shown below. _) Serge one stitch off tile end of seam, "_ Raise the needle and presser foot, and gently pull the threads off the prong. Serge about 2.5 cm (1 ") over [...]

Thread Tension (4 threads) Thread Tension Dial f Loosen Setting mark Tighten Correct Tension looper [Rreao Need le thread on the right SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Thread Tension Needle tt__eaa Needle thread tension L) tension (R) upper ooper Lower looper thread tension thread tension The line below the setting of 3 on each of the dials indi[...]

• i ¸_':::L .!: :71"i ,/ 2' ?:, ::i:• • Thread Tension (_ threadS) '('continUed) Thre ad Tension Adjustment " Set all four thread tens on dials at "3". Then sew, and check the thread tensions. Wrong Tension Wrong Tension on he left is _oose. Right alae o_ fabric iQocer thr_'ao Lowur IC)Go_r ir&apo[...]

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Wrong Tension )er thread is tignT and/or reao is loose. )oDer t[_r oL_u Loosen ower Ioooer thread tension andfor tignten upper looper thread tension. Needle thread Needle thread ml/siorl IL tension (R: I_ {: :) )} uoper n(iDc{r Lower looper 1 lreac teRsioP Tnreaa lP-ns el 1 Wrong Ten_ion r thread is tight ari!!or is lo[...]

Threading the Machine (3 threads); Wide/Narrow Stitch _d; ii_i!, o_ h _; Using the Needle on the Right Only (for narrow three-thread serging) 3.5 mm width F Using the Needle on the Left Only (for wide three-thread serging) 5.7 mm width f Disconnect the machine from the power supply. Remove the needle and the thread on the left. Then tighten the nee[...]

SECTION 3. LEARN THESTnTCHES Thread Tension Adjustment * Set all mree Tnreao tension d_als at "3", Ther sew and check the _nreaa tensions. Wrong Tension Wrong Tension Tighten needle thread tension. "qeea_e thread Neec e _nreae tensicn [L 'rmsi_n [4 mreao is tight and/or lread is loose jpDer EonBtr Lower looper tnr,_au tension lr[...]

• ::i!£ 'i riijq : 1:!111!,i:£¸¸ ql.dlb Adjustment of Stitch Length f Setting marK_ ) Stitch length dial / _ J To select stitch length, turn the dial. The larger the number, the longer the stitch. The stitch ength can be adjusteo from 1 to 4 mm (approx. 1/32" to 5/32'q. Position "R" is for rolled and narrow hemming. S[...]

Adjustment of Foot Pressure To increase / aecrease // _Adjusting screw < Standard Setting Position > Top of the machine View from "'A'" "_A'" It is not necessary to adjust the pressure for normal sewing, When you sew heavy or lightweight fabrics, turn the adjusting screw to: - clockwise for heavywe[...]

Needle clamp screw on the left £3 screw • on tne right ® J (_ Disconnect the machine from the power supply. Raise the needle to its highest position. Then loosen the needle clamp screw for the needle you are goin£ to remove. Refer to page 24 for changing the needle for three-thread serging. 28 Edge of needle bar _4eedle clamp screw_/J_'[...]

SECTION 3. LEARN THESTNTCHES To Disengage the Upper Knife ' _17 t knife / _ I knob _ ,7, / "/ _'-_-Opperl I" 1_ Disconnect the machine from the Dower supply. 2_ Ooen the looper and side covers. Turn tne upper knife knoo toward you while pushing it in to the right, then guide the hole on upper knife to the pin to lock the up[...]

Stamp on the reverse "S" side of the plate * Select the needle plate for your sewing need. * Your overlock is shipped with the regular needle plate in place. Regular Rolled hemming (for normal (for rolled herrlqfing sewing) picot edging and narrow hemming) "R" For your Safety: When you change the needle plate, make sure that the[...]

SECTPON 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Thread and Needle Chart Type of Fabric Light Organdy, Georgette, weight Lawn, Crepe de chine, Lining. Medium Cotton, Linen, Satin, weight Ordinary fabric. Heavy i Tweed, Coating, Denim, weight Doeskin, Thick fabric. Knits Knitted fabric Type of Thread Cotton : Silk Synthetic : Cotton : Silk Synthetic : Cotton : No. 50 [...]

Rolled Hemmingi Picot Edging and Narrow Hemming 32 < Application _> Machine Settin, Rolled Hemming Picot Edging Narrow Hemming Stitch Length Differential Feed Ratio (R) Needle Remove the left needle. Needle Plate i il;iii! (3 _4) Z_ (R) [] Rolled hemming needle plate. (Marked R on reverse side.) Refer to page 30 for changing the needle plate.[...]

SECTION 3, LEARN THE STITCHES Thread, Fabric and Range of the Tension Dial (3 Threads) Tension dial settings may vary depending on _ne type and thickness of fabric and thread being used. Fabric Roiled Hemming Picot Edging Narrow Hemming Needle Long fiber polyester thread No. 80 _ 100 thread Upper and lower Woolly nylon, Synthetic : 60 _ 100, Woolly[...]

,i • • !i: ¸ i!i Adjusting Thread Tension 1. Set the tension dials as shown on page 33. 2. Sew and check the tensions. -- For better result -- /- f RoUled Hemming Pull the end of thread chain to the hack lightly in the beginning and end of sewing. Picot Edging Pull the fabric ightlv to the back while sewing. How to Adjust the Thread Tension o [...]

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES < Application > Thread, Fabric, Range of the Tension and Machine Setting Fabric Medium to Heavy Fabric Thread Standard Setting Needle thread Synthetic : No. 60_80 Silk : No. 50_80 Upper Buttonhole twist looper thread Light weight wool yarn Needle thread Needle thread tension (L) tension (R) Lower Synthetic : No, [...]

'!:?_ 36 < Application _> Pin tucking Thread, Fabric, Range of the Tension and Machine Setting Fabric Thread Light to Medium Fabric Needle thread Synthetic . No. 60_80 on the right Silk : No. 50-- 80 Upper and lower Synthetic : No. 60-- 100 looper Silk : No. 50_ 100 threads J Stitch R length Differential Machine feed Setting ratio Needle[...]

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES < Application > _/Gathering Thread, Fabric, Range of the Tension and Machine Setting Fabric Thread Needle Synthetic : No. 60 _ 80 Light threads Silk No. 50 _ 80 to Medium Upper Woven and lower Synthetic No. 60 _ 80 Fabric looper Silk No. 50 _ 80 threads Stitch 3_4 length Differential Machine feed II.oj- 2.0 Setti[...]

H ;F ,_¸ %ii!!il i!ii _ii_ _, Cleaning,the Feed Dog Disconnect the machine from the power supply before cleaning, / Open the looper cover. Remove the waste materials with a lint brush. Needle plate set screw (_ Open the looper and side covers. (_ Remove the needles and presser foot. ® Remove the needle plate set screw and needle plate. I L_j Push[...]

Replacing the Light Bulb clare 9 Disconnecl the machine from the power supply. Remove the face plate set screw, and remove the face ola_e. CAUTION! The light bulb will be HOT. Protect your fingers when you handle it. T ) remove i (_ Push the bulb up and turn the bulb counter- clockwise to remove "Lt. Put tne new bulb in by pushing it up and tu[...]

• i ii!iiii:! • '_ ,b ,;,2"_: .... ',i _ ,_4• • i•¸,¸4¸ . _,,i: _ ¸' • Disconnect the machine from the power supply before oiling. Open the side cover and apply oil. Open the looper cover, and apply Apply a few drops of fine quality sewing machine oil to the parts indicated with arrows. Oiling is recommended on[...]

Replacing the Upper Knife SECTION 4. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE To Remove: _'_ Disconnect tne machine from the Dower suoply. _" Open tne looper and side covers. (_ Disengage the upper knife (Refer to page 29.) _4_ Remove the hexagon Do_t. and remove the upper knife. / KnITE ,_exacl£)n DOlt / To Attach: @ nsert new upper knife into the groov[...]

What to Do When Condition The fabric is not being fed smoothly. The needle breaks. The thread breaks. Skipped stitches . The seam is not sewn neatay. Seam puckering. Cause 1. The feed dog is packed with lint. 2, The presser foot has been raised. 1. The needle is incorrectly inserted. 2. The needle is bent or blunt. 3. The fabric is forcefully pulle[...]

PARTS LIST !1 16 18 4 7 12 19 8 ic i 14 10 15 17 21 22 J All parts listed herein may De oroereu from any Sears store or serwce center. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS. ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING NFORMATION: 1. PART NUMBER 2. PART DESCRIPTION 3. MODEL NUMBER 4 NAME OF TEM If the carts you need are not s_ecked locally, your order wil be electronically tran[...]

iNDEX- A Accessory holder ................. 4 C Carrying handle ................... 2 Changing needle .................. 28 Changing the needle plate ............ 30 D Decorative overedging ............. 35 Differential feed dial .............. 2, 26 Face plate ..................... 2, 39 Foot holder .................... 3.27 Foot holder set screw [...]

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Specification of the Machine r Item Sewin£ speed Stitch ength (feed amountJ Specification 1,150_ 1,200 r.p.m. {maximum; 1 _ 4 mm (Ordinary average 3) Differential feed ratio Overedge stitch width Needle bar stroke Presser foot rise Needle Number of threads Machine dimensions Weight 1:0.7 _ 1:2.0 3.5 mm or 5.7 mm t3 threads) 5.7 mm t4 threads) 26 m[...]

z i,i/ _" ' OVERLOCK Now that you have purchased your Kenmore Overlock, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. The model number of your Overlook will be shown on your nomenclature plate on the back of your Overlock. See p[...]