Kenmore 385.4052LX200 Owner's manual

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Model, Modelo, ModUle 385.4052LX200
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.&A°
www, sears,corn
502-800-102 Sears Canada Inc.,Toronto, OnL, M5B 2B8 CANADA www.searsca
iMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTPONS
CAUTION
Your sewing machine is designed and constructed only for HOUSEHOLD use
Before using this sewing machine, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions
DANG ER- Toreducetheriskofelectricshock:
1 This sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in Always unptug this sewing machine from the
electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
2. Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine butb Replace bulb with same type rated !5 Watts
3 Do not reach for a sewing machine that has fallen into water Unpiug immediately
4, Do not place or store this sewing machine where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink Do not place or drop it intowater
or other liquid,
WARNING- To,educetheriskofburns,fire,e,ectricshock,orinjurytopersons:
1, Do not allow this sewing machine to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by
or near children
2 Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this owner's manual
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner's manual,
3 Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped
or damaged, or dropped into water
Return this sewing machine to the nearest Sears store or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical
adjustment,
4. Never operate this sewing machine with any air opening blocked, Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine and
foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth
5 Never drop or insert any object into any opening
6 Do not use outdoors..
7, Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered
8 To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (" O") position, then remove plug from outlet
9 Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord,
t0 Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle
11 Always use the proper needle plate.. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break
12,,Do not use bent needles
I3 Do not pull or push fabric while stitching.. It may deflect the needle causing it to break,,
14 Switch this sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustment in the needIe area, such as threading the needle,
changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and the tike
!5, Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any
other adjustments mentioned in this owner's manual
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using your sewing machine for the first few times, place a waste fabric under the presser foot and run /
the machine without thread for a few minutes Wipe away any oil which may appear
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WARRANTY
FULL 25 YEAR WARRANTY ON DEFECT IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP
For 25 years from the date of purchase, .Sears will, free o! charge, repair defects in materia] or workmanship which
appear in the internal mechanical part of the sewing machine
FULLTWOYEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF SEWING MACHINE
For two years from the date of pu[chase Sears will, free 9f charge_ repair defects in material or workmanship
which appear in the eiectdcal ann e!ectronic equipment ot the sewing machine, including motor, wiring, electronic
components, swilcn ane speeo con[tel
FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS AND MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
For 90 days from the date of purchase, Sears wii!, free of charge, replace any parts and provide mechanical
service necessary For proper operation of the sewing macnine except for normal maintenance, Warranty service
is avaiiabie ey returning the sewing macn ne to the nearest Sears _ervice L;enter in the United States
IFTHlS MACHINE IS USED FOR COMMERCIAL OR RENTAL PURPOSES,THE ABOVE WARRANTY
COVERAGES APPLY FOR ONLY 90 DAYS FROMTHE DATE OF PURCHASE
This warranty gives you specific lega_ rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state
......................... Sears, Roebuck and Co.,: D/817 WA.: Hoffman,Estates,, IL 60.17.9 .........................
GARANTIA
GARANTtA COMPLETA PeR 26 ANOS EN LA CABEZA DE LA MAQUINA DE COSER
Durante 25 aries desde la {echade la compra. Sears ofrece, libre de costo, reparar !os defectos en material o de manufacture
que puedan presentarse en {escomponemes mec&nicos oe la caoeza ca la mfiquina ae coser
GARANT1A COMPLETA PeR 2 AttICS EN EOUIPO ELECTRICO DE LA MAQUINA DE COSER
Durante 2 a_os desde la fecha de ta compra Sears ofrece_ libre de costo, repara[ }os defeclos, en material o de rnanufactura
quepueoan presemarse en.e_equip? e]ecLncooe ia maquma oe coser, inclayenoo componentes e|ectncos, motor, conexlones
eleclricas, interrup{or y controJoe veloc_oaa
GARANTIA COMPLETA PeR 90 DIAS SOBRE TODAS LAS PARTES Y AJUSTES MECANlCOS
Durante 90 d{asdesde la !echa de Ia compra Sears pfrece fibre de costo reemplazar cualquiera parte y proveer el servicio,
mecanico necesario pare la apropiaaa operaci6n oe ta m_,quina ae.coser,,excep[o pare mante_mlento normal El se_icio oe
o.,aranliase p,ueaeolStener envianao _amaquina oe coser at centro/oepartamento ee _ervicios _ears mas cercano en lOS
_:staaos umoos
SI ESTA MAQUINA DE.COSER SE UTILIZA PARA PROPOSITOS COMERCIALES O DE ALQUILER, LA COEIERTURA DE
GARANTIA ClTADA MAS ARRIBA ES VALIDA UNICAMENTE DURANTE 90 DIAS A PARTIR DE LA FECHA DE COMPRA
Esta qaranti& tedaa usted derechos legales especificos, pero usted puede f.enertambien o_rosderechos Ios cuales vat{an de
estad-oa estado
Sears, Roebuck and Coo,D1817WA, Hoffman Estates, 1L60179
GARANTIE
GARANTIE TOTALE DE 25 ANS SUR LE MI_CANISME DE LA MACHINE
Pendant 25 arts.& partir de la date d'achat, .Searsr_parera gratuitement tout d_,fautde mat_riau ou de tabrication qui
appara'itra cans e mecanisme de votre macnine
GARANTIE TOTALE DE DEUX ANS SUR L'C:QUIPEMENT ELECTRtQUE
Pendant deux aqs, & partir de ia date d'achat. Sears reparere gratu!tement tout d6faut de ma!eriau ou de tabrication qui
appara[tra aans le moteur le c_b[age, }'interrupteur ou la commence oe vitesse oe marcne, aans les circuits elec[riques ou
_ectron ques
GARANTIETOTALE DE 90 JOURS SUR TOUTES LES PIECES ET LA MISE AU POINT Dr] MI_CANISME
Pendant 90,iours0&part{r de la date d'achat, Sears effectuera grat,uite,menttout ,remplaceme.nt de,piece et reglage n_cessaires
au Bentonc[ionnement de Hamacnine Centretien oroinaire 6[ant _ la cnarge oe i'uti=ismeur__our b_6ne_ic{eroes avantages
.qu'of_reta garantie ci-dessus, adressez-vous a votre magasin naDitue_ou au service apres-vente bears, partout aux Etats-
unis
SI CETT.EMACHINE A COUDRE SERT _,DES FINS COMMERCIALES OU DE LOCATION, LA GARANTtE CI-DESSUS SE
LIMtTE A 90 JOURS A COMPTER DE LA DATE D'ACHAT.
Cette garantie vous donne des droits legaux precis,et eventueHement d'autres droits, ceux-ci pouvant verier d'une 6tat & une
autre
Sears, .Roebuck and Co,, D,s817WA, Hpffman Estates tL 69179"
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WARRANTY
FULL 25YEAR WARRANTY ON DEFECT IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP
For 25 years from the date of purchase, Sears will free of charge repair defects inmateriat or workmanship which
appear in the internal mechanical part of the sewing machine.
FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF SEWING MACHINE
For two years from the date of purchase, Sears witl, free of charge_ repair defects in material or workmanship
which appear in the electrical and electronic equipment of the sewing mach ne, nc ud ng motor, wiring, electronic
components, switch and speed controt
FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS AND MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
For 90 days from the date of purchase, Sears w , free of charge, replace any parts and provide mechanical
service necessa_ for proper operation of the sewing machine except for normal maintenance. Warranty serv ce
is available by returning the sewing machine to the nearest Sears Serv ce Center in Canada
IF THtS MACHINE IS USED FOR COMMERCIAL OR RENTAL PURPOSES,THE ABOVE WARRANTY
COVERAGES APPLY FOR ONLY 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE
This warrant,/gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province
SEARS CANADA.,TORONTO, ONT., MSB 2B8
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GARANTIA
GARANTIA COMPLETA POR 25 AF_IOSEN LA CABEZA DE LA MAQUINA DE COSER
Durante 25 a_,osdesde ta fecha de la compra. Sears ofrece fibre de costo, reparar {osdefectos en material o de manufactura
que puedan presentarse en los componentes macon cos de a cabeza de }a maquina de coser
GARANT|A COMPLETA POR 2 ANOS EN EQUIPO ELECTRICO DE LA MAQUINA DE COSER
Durante 2 aSos desde la fecha de ta compra, Sears ofrece_ Itbre de costo, reparar los defectos en material o de manufactura
qua puedan presentarse en el equipo electrico de la m&quma da coser, incluyendo componentes e[_ctricos, motor, conex{ones
el_cfricas, interruptery centre{ de velocidad
GARANTIA COMPLETA POR 98 DIAS SOBRE TODAS LAS PARTES Y AJUSTES MECAN[COS
Durante 90 d{as desde ]a fecha de la cempra, Sears ofrece, lfbre de costo, reemplazar cualquiera parte y proveer el servicio
mec_nico necesado para ta aproptada operac 6n de ta m&quina de coser, exceplo para mantenimtento normal. Et servicio de
garantla se puede oiStenerenviando la m_quina de coser al centro/departamento de Serv}cies Sears mas cercano en Canna&
SI ESTA MAQUINA DE COSER SE UTILIZA PARA PROPOSITOS COMERClALES O DE ALQUtLER, LA COBERTURA DE
GARANTIA CITADA MAS ARRIBA ES VALIDA UNICAMENTE DURANTE 90 DIAS A PARTIR DE LA FECHA DE COMPRA
Esta garantia le daa usted derechos fegales espec{ficos, pete usted puede tener tambi_n otros derechos los cuales varian de
provincia a prov{ncia
SEARS CANADAo, TORONTO, ONT_, M5B 2B8
GARANT|E
GARANTIETOTALE DE 25 ANS SUR LE MI_CANISME DE LA MACHINE
Pendant 25 ans, & partir de la date d'achat, Sears r_parera gratuitement tout d_faut de mat_riau ou de fabricationqui
appara_traclans e m_canisme ae votre macnine
GARANTIE TOTALE DE DEUX ANS SUR UI_QUtPEMENT ELECTRIQUE
Pendant deux ans,& partir de ladate d'achat, Sears r_parera gra{uitement tout d_laut de mater au ou de fabr cation qui
apparaTtra darts lemoteur. _ec&blage, l'interrupteur oula commande de v tesse de marche, darts {escircuits eIectdques ou
_lectroniques
GARANTIE TOTALE DE 90 JOURS SUR TOUTES LES PIIECES ET LA MISE AU POINT DU MECAN|SME
Pendant 90iours, a partir de la date d'achat Sears effectuera gratuitement tout remp_acement de piece et r_glage nCcessaires
au ben fonctionnement de la machine; l'entr_tien ord na re _tant & la charge de rut}lisateur. Pour _eneficier des&vantages
qu'offre la garantie ci-dessus, adressez-vous a votre magas{n hal3itue}ou au service apr_swente Sears, partout aux Canada
SI CETT_EMACHINE A COUDRE SERT A DES FINS COMMERCIALES OU DE LOCATION, LA GARANTIE CI-DESSUS SE
LIMITE A 91)JOURS A COMPTER DE LA DATE D'ACHAT..
Carte garantie vous donne des droits legaux precis, et _.ventueIlement d autres droits, ceux-ci pouvant varier d'une province &
une autre
SEARS CANADAo,TORONTO, ONT., M5B 2B8
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SECTION1.ESSENTIALPARTS..............................2
NamesofParts............................................................2
ExtensionTable(AccessoryStorageBox)...............4
FootStorageCompartment......................................4
AvailableAccessoriesandAttachments....................6
SECTIONII,GETTINGREADYTOSEW........................8
ConnectingtheMachinetothePowerSupply...............8
ControllingSewingSpeed............................................8
Polarizedplug.......................................................8
ReplacingtheLightBulb............................................8
ReverseStitchButton...........................................10
DroppingtheFeedDogs....................................10
ToSnapOnandSnapOffthePresserFoot...............I0
ToDetachandAttachtheFootHolder.......................10
PresserFootLifter...............................................t2
PressureAdjustingDial.................................................I2
BalancingNeedleThreadTension.........................I2
ChangingtheNeedle.........................................t4
<Tochecktheneedle>........................................14
SelectingNeedleandFabric................................16
WindingtheBobbin...........................................20
, Removingthebobbin.............................................20
Horizontalspoolpin................................... 20
BobbinWinding..................................................20
Additionalspoolpin........................................20
InsertingtheBobbin.................................... 22
ThreadingtheMachine......................................24
Threadingthemachine..............................................24
AutomaticNeedleThreader................................26
DrawingUptheBobbinThread...................................26
PatternSelectorDial................................................28
StitchWidthDial.................................................28
StitchLengthDial...........................................28
VariableNeedlePosition..........................................28
SECTIONttf BASICSEWING....................................30
StraightStitchSewing............................................30
Startsewing......................................................30
Changingsewingdirections....................................30
Endofsewingandcuttingthreads.................................30
Needleplateguideline............................................30
SECTIONIVUTILITYSTITCHING.........................32
StraightStretchStitch..........................................32
SewingonButtons..........................................32
ZigzagStitching....................................................34
TricotStitch...............................................34
OvercastingStitch.............................................34
AutomaticButtonhole.............................................36
[Adjustingbuttonholestitchdensity]........................38
CordedButtonholes.......................................40
ZipperApplication................................................42
[Fabricpreparation:]..........................................42
[Tosew]......................................................44
BlindHemStitch..........................................46
SECTIONV DECORATIVESTITCHING..................48
Quilting.............................................................48
Applique.....................................................................48
ShellTuck.............................................................50
Patchwork............................................ 50
Fogoting....................................................................50
Smocking................................................................52
Straightstitch..........................................................52
Decorativestitch.................................................................52
DecorativeSatinStitchPatterns...............................52
StretchStitchPatterns.............................................54
CorrectingDistortedStitchPatterns.............................54
TwinNeedleSewing.......................................................56
[AdditionalSpoolPin].....................................................56
UsingEvenFoot.............................................................58
Quiltingbarfortheevenfoot...................................58
SECTIONVl.CAREOFYOURMACHINE...............60
CleaningtheHookRaceandFeedDog....................60
Cleaningthebobbinholder...........................................60
Assemblethebobbinholderandneedleplate.............60
TroubleShooting............................................62
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SECTION i. ESSENTIAL PARTS
Names of Parts
(_ Patternindicatingwindow
(_ Stitch length dial
Q Stitch width dial
Q Spool holder (Large)
O Spoot pin
(_ Thread tension dial
O Bobbin winder thread guide
(_ Thread take-up lever
(_ Pressure adjusting dial
O Face plate
@ Thread cutter
@ Needle threader
@ Needle plate
@ Hook cover
@ Extension table (Accessory box)
Hook cover plate release button
@ Reverse stitch button
@ Drop feed lever
@ Carrying handle
Bobbin winder spindle
@ Bobbin winder stopper
@ Handwheet
_ Pattern selector dial
-@ Feed balancing dial
Power switch
--_ Machine socket
@ Free arm
Bu_onhote lever
Presser foot lifter
Additional spool pin hole
NOTE:
The specifications are subject to change without prior
notice
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Extension Table (Accessory Storage Box)
[] Detaching and attaching the table
<Detaching the table>
Pull the table away from the machine, as illustrated
10 Extension table
<Attaching the table>
Push the extension table until it snaps into the machine.
0 Tab
Q Hole
[] For free arm sewing
it can be used for: - stitching sleeves, waistbands,
pants legs or any tubular
garment area
- darning socks or mending
knees, elbows or children's
wear
Foot Storage Compartment
Pull out the extension table to the left and open the lid,
The sewing accessories are conveniently located in the
box.
(_ Extension table
(_ Lid
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Available Accessories and Attachments
To order parts and accessories listed below, call:
1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) (USA only)
6 am-11 pm, CST, 7 days a week
1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) (CANADA only)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
When ordering parts and accessories, provide the
following information:
1 Part Number
2, Part Name
3, Model Number of Machine
Ref. No, Part No, I Description ..................
10226100013 x Bobbin
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t024031091 Spool pin felt
639804000 iNeedle set (HA-14 x 3}
"993001100 i5 x No 1t stretch fabric needle (BLUE)
"993011100 5 x No 11 needle (ORANGE)
"99301t400 5 × No 14 needle (RED)
*993011600 5 x No 16 needle (PURPLE)
"99301 !800 5 x No t 8 needle (GREEN)
826815000 Twin needle
625031500 Additional spool pin
"82380tO15 H:Straight Stitch foot
685502019 A:7-.tgzagfoot
822804118 F:Setin sfilch foot
829801002 E:Z_pper foot
753801004 R:Automatic buttonhole foot
! "820801016 B:Buttonhole foot
I *822801001 C:Overedge foot
820817015 G:8llnd hem foot
i 214508002 Walking foot
i "200030108 1t4" Seam foot
' "260262101 Needle threader
802422002 Quilter
000009803 Light buIb
647806009 Seam ripper./Buttonholeopener
653802002 Screwdriver
I "741614003 Oil
802424004 Lint brush
822020503 Large spool holder
i 822019509 Small spool holder
*200002008 Piping foot
*200003009 Gathering foot
*200005001 Pinquck foot
*2000!_3105 Hemmer foot (2ram)
'941623000 Ruffler
031t ! 91 t5 Foot control
I 214015007 Quilter bar (for walking foot)
t 829803004 Spool stand
484701000 Carring case (hard cover)
These items are not furnished with lhe machine, but may be
ordered per instructionsabove
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SECTION I!, GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply
1 Turn off the power switch,
2 Insert the machine plug into the machine socket
3, Insert the power supply plug into the outlet
4 Turn the power switch "ON"
(_ Power switch
Q Machine plug
(_) Machine socket
Q Power supply plug
O Outlet
Controlling Sewing Speed
Sewing speed is varied by the foot control.
The harder you press on the foot control, the faster the
machine runs,
Polarized plug
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider
than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
plug is intended to fit in a polarizedoutlet only one way,
If the plug does not fit inthe outlet, reverse the plug,. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install
the proper outlet Do not modify the plug in any way,
Foot Controller Model YC-482J-1 or TJC-150 is used
with Sewing Machine Model 38&4052LXxxx
(xxx represents numbers 000 through 999).
Replacing the Light Bulb
Unplug the machine.
Do not dismantle the machine other than as
explained in this section,
Warning;
As the light bulb could be HOT, protect your fingers
when you handle it
<Removing the light bulb>
1, Remove the set screw,.
2 Remove the face plate,
3, Push the bulb up and turn it counterclockwise to
remove.
(!) Setscrew
O Face plate
(_ Light bulb
<Attaching the light bulb>
4. Push up the light bulb and turn it to clockwise
5. Attach the face plate.
6, Tighten the screw
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Reverse Stitch Button
While the reverse stitch button ispressed, the machine
sews backwards.
0 Reverse stitch button
Dropping the Feed Dogs
For dropping the feed dogs, push the leverto the right as
illustrated,
, After sewing, push the lever to the left side for up
position.
The feed dogs automatically return to the up position
when the machine starts running,
C) Drop feed lever
O Down position
(&) Up position
To Snap On and Snap Off the Presser Foot
<To snap off:>
Turn the handwheet toward you to raise the needle to its
highest position.
Raise the presser foot,
Press the lever on the back of the foot holder,
The presser foot wilt drop off,
When pressing the lever, the lever should be
pushed in the direction of the arrow,
Do not press it from the top,
<To snap on:>
Place the presser foot so the pin on the foot lies just
under the groove of the foot holder
Lower the foot holder to lock the foot in place,
(_ Lever
(_ Pin
(_ Groove
When changir_g the presser foot, turn off the
power switch,
To Detach and Attach the Foot Holder
<To detach:>
Raise the presser foot and loosen the setscrew by
turning it counterclockwise,.
<To attach:>
Align the hole in the foot holder with the threaded hole in
the presser foot bar and fit the setscrew into the hole_
T_ghtenthe setscrew by turning it clockwise,.
O Setscrew
Q Footholder
(_) Hole
Q Threaded hole
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Presser Foot Lifter
The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser fool
You can raise it about 0,6 cm (t/4") higher than the
normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot,
or to help you to place heavy fabric under the foot.
(_ Lowered position
O Normal up position
(_ Highest position
Pressure Adjusting Dial
The pressure adjusting dial should be set at "3"
for regular sewing.
Reduce the pressure to "2" for the applique,
cutwork, drawn work and basting
Set the pressure at "I" when sewing the chiffon,
lace, organdy and other fine fabrics..
Velour and knits with a lot of stretch may also
require the pressure at "1"
(_ Setting mark
Balancing Needle Thread Tension
Correct tension
The thread tension is adjusted depending on the sewing
materials, layers of fabric and sewing
method..
,_ The ideal straight stitch has threads locked
between two layers of fabric, as illustrated
(magnifies to show detail).
,=, For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread
does not show on the right side (top side) of the
fabric, and the needle thread shows slightly on
the wrong side (bottom side) of the fabric
[] Needle thread tension is too tight
The bobbin thread (bottom thread) will appear
on the right side (topside) of the fabric ........
Loosen the needle thread tension by moving the
dial to a lower number.
[] Needle thread tension is too loose
The needle thread (top thread) will appear on
the wrong side (bottom side) of the fabric ......
Tighten the needle thread tension by moving the
dia! to a higher number,
(_ Needle thread (Top thread)
O Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
(_ Right side (Top side) of fabric
40 Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
(_ Setting mark
_) Thread tension dial
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Changingthe Needle
Turn off the power switch and turn the handwheel
toward you to raise the needle at its highest position,
and lower the presser foot
[] Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the
needle clamp,
Needle clamp
[] Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with
the flat side to the rear When inserting the
needle into the needle clamp, push it as far as it
goes Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly by
turning it clockwise,.
0 Pin
(_) Flat side
<To check the needle>
To see if the needle is good, place the flat side of the
needle onto something flat (needle plate, glass etc)o
The clearance between the needle and the flat surface
should be consistent. Never use a bent or blunt needler
A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs
in knits, fine silks and silk-fike fabrics.
(_ Clearance
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Selecting Needle and Fabric
For general sewing, use needle sizes 1t or 14, A fine thread and needle should be
used for sewing lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will not be marred. Heavy fabrics
require a needle large enough to pierce the fabric without fraying the needle thread
in the needle set, there is one each of sizes t 1, 14, 16, and I8, and a blue needle,
Use the blue needle to eliminate skipped stilches when sewing knits and synthetic
fabrics.,
Special needles should be used on certain fabrics A denim needle with a sharp tip
effectively pierces dense fabrics such as denim and canva& For topstitching, a
special topstitching needle with a larger eye, accommodates heavier weight thread
Leather needles punch small holes in leather and suede, allowing the thread to
follow through the hole
Check your needles frequently for rough or blunt tips, Snags and runs in knits, fine
silks and silk-like fabrics are permanent, and are often caused by damaged
needles
Always purchase a good quality thread It should be strong, smooth and consistent
in thickness
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WEIGHT FABRIC TYPE OF NEEDLE NEEDLE SIZE "_
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy, Organdy Universal 9 (65)
Very Light Net, Tulle Ball Point 9 (65)
Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,
Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen,
Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de Sole,
Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed Crepe,
Qiana
Orange
Blue
1t (75)
1t (75)
12 (80)
Light
Blue 1t (75)
Single Knits, ,Jersey, Swimwear, Tricot Ball Point 11 (75)
Leather, Suede Wedge Point Leather I 1t (75)
Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen, Poplin,
Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz, Gabardine, Felt, Red 14 (90)
Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics
Medium Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch
Velour,
Stretch Terry, Ball Point t4 (90)
Sweater Knits
Leather, Vinyl, Suede Wedge Point Leather 14 (90)
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking Denim 16 (100)
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur, Purple 16 (t00)
Heavy Drapery Fabrics
Leather, Suede
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics
All
I Wedge Poinl Leather
i Green
I Topstitching
Topstitching for Special Finish
16(100)
18(11o)
1t (75)
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Winding the Bobbin
Removing the bobbin
Gently slide the hook cover plate release button to the
right, and remove the cover plats.
Lift the bobbin
O Hook cover plate release button
Horizontal spool pin
Lift up the spool pin, Place the spool of thread on the
spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown,
[]Ordinary spool
O Spool hoider (Large)
[] Small spool
(_) Spool holder (Small)
Use the small spool holder for narrow or small
spools,
Note: If the thread tends to tangle around the spool pin,
place the spool stand on the spool pin,
(_)Spool stand
Bobbin Winding
[Guide the thread around the bobbin winder
thread guide.
[]Insert the thread through the hole on the bobbin,
threading from the inside to the outside, Put the
bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle
[]Push the bobbin winder spindle to the righL
With the free end of the thread held in your
hand, depress the foot control,,
Stop the machine when it has made a few turns,
and cut the thread close to the hole on the
bobbin,
Bobbin winder stopper
4mDepress the foot control again When the bobbin
is fully wound, it will stop automatically. Return
the bobbin winder to its original position by
moving the spindle to the left, and cut the thread
as shown.
. The machine will not sew until the spindle has
been returned to the left position..
Additional spool pin
Insert the additional spool pin into the spool stand and
hole,
Place a felt on the spool pin and place a spool of thread
on it as shown,
(_) Additional spool pin
($) Spool stand
(_) Felt
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Inserting the Bobbin
[] Remove the hook cover and place the bobbin in
the bobbin holder with the thread running
counter-clockwise,,
[] Guide the thread into the notch A on the front
side of the bobbin holder+
Draw the thread to the left sliding it between the
tension spring blades
(_) Notch A
[] Continue to draw the thread lightly until it slips
into notch B,
(_) Notch B
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Threading the Machine
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Raise the presser foot lifter.
Raise the thread take-up leverto its highest
position by turning the handwheel
counterclockwise
reDraw the end of the thread with your left hand
and hold the spool with your right hand as
shown and place it around the upper thread
guide.
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the end of the thread down around the thread
guide plate.
(_) Thread guide plate
[]Firmly draw up the thread up from right to left
over the take-up lever, and down into the thread
take-up eye,,
(_ Thread take-up lever
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guide on the left
Needle bar thread guide
[_Thread the needle from front to back, or use a
needle threader
(See page 26 for built-in needle threader model)
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Automatic Needle Threader
[] Raise the needle to its highest position and
push down the needle threader knob until it
stops.. The hook comes out through the needle
eye from behind it.
Needle threader knob
(_) Hook
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Pull the thread down around the thread guide,
then pass the thread from the right and under
the hook as shown.
(_) Thread guide
[] Hold the end of the thread gently, and release
the needle threader knob gently so the loop of
thread is pulled up,
[] Remove the loop of thread from the threader
and pull out the end of thread from the needle
eye
,._ Recommended needles and threads for the
needle threader:
Threads: #50 to 100
Needles: #1t to I6 and Blue Tipped
needle
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread
[] Raise the presser foot and hold the needle
thread with your left hand_
(_ Needle thread
[] Turn the handwheet one rotation toward you to
raise the needle to its highest position.
Draw up the needle thread to pick up a loop of
the bobbin thread.
(_) Bobbin thread
[] Slide 10 cm (47 of both threads to the back
under the presser foot,
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Pattern Selector Dial
Select the pattern by turning the pattern selector dial and
the selected pattern is shown in the pattern indicating
window
Raise the needle above the fabrics and raise the presser
foot when you turn the pattern selector dial,
O Pattern selector dial
(_ Pattern indicating window
Stitch Width Dial
Turn the stitch width dial to set the desired stitch width
at the setting mark,.
The higher the number, the wider the stitch width
(_ Setting mark
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Turn the stitch length dial to set the desired stitch length
at the setting mark.
The higher the number, the longer the stitch length
You can select the suitable stitch length for fabrics that
you plan to sew..
(_ Setting mark
_, This "ECC]" mark indicates the adjustable
allowance for buttonhole stitch density.
_, Stitch length of" $I "is for the stretch stitch
patterns group A.
._ Stitch length of" $2 " is for the stretch stitch
patterns group B
Variable Needle Position
When the straight stitch is selected, you can move the
needle between center and left needle positions.
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SECTION ill. BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch Sewing
Machine setting
pattern :
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Stitch
(_) Presser foot: A: Zigzag foot
(_ Thread tension dial: 2-6
(_ Stitch width: 0 or 5
(_) Stitch length: 1.5-4
Start sewing
Hold the fabric and threads with your left hand, and turn
the handwheel toward you and lower the needle to
pierce the fabric at the start sewing position.. Lower the
presser foot and start to sew
,_,To fasten the beginning of the seams, sew
several reverse stitches by pressing the reverse
stitch button.
Changing sewing directions
Stop the machine and bring the needle down into the
fabrics by turning the handwhee! toward you,,
Raise the presser foot,
Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing
direction as desired,
Lower the presser foot and start sewing.
End of sewing and cutting threads
For fastening the end of seams, press the reverse stitch
button and sew several reverse stitches.
After finishing sewing, raise the presser foot and pull the
fabric to the rear and draw both needle and bobbin
threads up and into the thread cutter,,
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The threads are cut at the proper length for starting the
next seam.
(_ Thread cutter
Needle plate guide line
The seam guides on the needle plate and hook cover
plate help you to measure seam allowance.
The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance
between the center needle position and the edge of the
fabric.
Number 10 20 30 40 1i2 i3/41 ! 1!1/2
Space(cm) t.0 20 3.0 40 13 2_I 2.5 38
(_ Distance between the center needle position and
the edge of the fabric
Guide line
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SECTION iV UTILITY STITCHgNG
Straight Stretch Stitch
Machine setting
(_ Stitch pattern:
(_ Presser foot: A: Zigzag foot
(_ Thread tension dial: 2-6
(_ Stitch width: 0 or 5
(_) Stitch length: $1
This strong, durable stitch is recommended where both
elasticity and strength are needed to insure comfort and
durability
Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole
seams, as well as to eliminate puckering on knits and
stretch fabrics Also use when constructing items
requiring extra strength such as backpacks
Sewing on Buttons
Machine setting
(_ Stitch pattern:
(_) Presser foot: F: Satin stitch foot
(_) Feed dogs: Dropped
O Thread tension dial: 3-7
(_ Stitch width: Adjust as necessary
(_) Stitch length: Any
.._ Turn the handwheel toward you to test the
needle swing making sure the needle drops in
each hole.,Adjust the stitch width if necessary.
Lower the presser foot to hold the button in
place.
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A pin can be placed on top of the foot to from a
shank. Turn the handwheel toward you to check
the needle enters both left and right holes of
button
Press the foot control to sew I0 stitches and cut
the threads leaving 20 cm (8_)tail.
After sewing on button, pull the beginning of the
bobbin thread to pick up the needle thread on
the wrong side of the fabric and tie them
together, then trim the excess threads°
Pul! the end of needle thread to pick bobbin
thread up between the button and fabric,
Wind the threads in opposite directions around
the thread shank a few times and tie them
together.
[] When button sewing is finished, raise the feed
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Kenmore 385.4052LX200 Owner's manual

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