Kenmore Elite 385.19005 User manual

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855-803-016

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Sears Canada Inc.,Toronto, Ont., MSB 2B8

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Your sowing machine is designed and constructed only for HOUSEHOLD use.

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Read all instructions before using this appliance

DAN G E F_ - To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1.. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in Always unplug this sowing machine from the electric

outlet immediately after using and before cleaning

2 Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated I2 V, 5 Watts

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1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children.

2 Use this appliance 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..

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controller free from accumulation of tint, dust and loose cloth

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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.

I0. 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,

13 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 needle area, such as threading the needle,

changing the needle, threading the bobbin, changing the presser foot, and the like..

15..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.

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Kenmore Sewing Machine Warranty

25 Year Limited Warranty on Sewing Machine Die-Cast Metal Internal Frame

For 25 years from the date of purchase, Sears will provide free repair for the die-cast metal internal frame of this

sewing machine if it is defective in material or workmanship

10Year Limited Warranty on Internal Mechanical Components

For t0 years from the date of purchase, Sears wil! provide free repair for the internal mechanical components of this

sewing machine if they are defective in material or workmanship This t0 year warranty does not include belts, which

are only included in the 90 day warranty described below

2Year Limited Warranty on Sewing Machine Exterior Components

For 2 years from the date of purchase. Sears will provide free repair for all components of the sewing machine exterior

if they are defective in material or workmanship This 2 year warranty does not include needle plates or accessory

parts, which are only included in the 90 day warranty described below,

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For two years from the date of purchase, Sears wilt provide free repair for the electrical equipment of this sewing

machine, if any part of it, including motor, wiring, electronic circuitry, switch and speed control, is defective in material or

workmanship. This 2 year warranty does not include light bulbs, which are only included in the 90 day warranty de-

scribed below

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For 90 days from the date of purchase, Sears wil! provide:

• free mechanical adjustments necessary for the proper operation of this sewing machine, except for normal

machine care maintenance as described in the owner's manual

= free replacement of belts, light bulbs, needle plates and accessory parts if defective in material or workmanship,,

This 90 day warranty does not include sewing machine needles, which are expendable parts

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I. NAME OF PARTS

Names of Parts ....................................................................................2

Available Accessories and Attachments ................................3

SECTION II. GETTING READYTO SEW

Connecting Machine to Power Supply ..................................4

Before Using Your Sewing Machine ...........................................4

For Your Safety ...........................................................................4

Polarized Plug .....................................................................................4

Machine Operating Buttons .........................................................5

Start/stop Button .................................................................................5

Reverse Button .................................................................................5

. Patterns 1,2, 3 and 6: .....................................................................5

oAll other patterns: ..................................................................5

Auto-lock Button ..............................................................................5

=Patterns t, 2, 3 and 6: ..............................................................5

. All other patterns: .......................................................................5

Up/down Needle Button ...............................................................5

Speed Control Lever-,.......................................................................5

Foot Control ........................................................................................6

Operation Instructions: .........................................................6

Pressure Dial .........................................................................................6

To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs ...............................................6

Extension Table ..........................................................................................7

• Detaching the table ................................................................7

. Attaching the table ..................................................................7

Presser Foot Lifter ................................................................ 7

Thread Cutter ..................................................................................8

Changing Needle ..........................................................................8

Changing Presser Foot ...................................................................8

oTo remove ........................................................................................8

oTo attach ....................................................................................8

Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns .........................................9

Presser Foot Types ........................................................................10

oZigzag foot (Foot A) .........................................................10

- Straight stitch foot (Foot H) ..................................................10

• Automatic buttonhole foot (Foot R) ....................................10

oZipper foot (Foot E) ...............................................................t0

° Overedge foot (Foot C) ...........................................................t0

. Satin stitch foot (Foot F) .........................................................10

oBlind hem stitch foot (Foot G) ..........................................!0

o 1/4 Seam foot (Foot O) ...........................................................11

• Embroidery foot (Foot P) ........................................................11

oWalking foot ..................................................................................11

Selecting Needle and Fabric .....................................................I2

Bobbin Winding ................................................................................13

. Removing the hook cover plate .......................................13

° Horizontal spool pin ...................................................................13

. Additional spool pin ...............................................................13

Bobbin Winding ..............................................................................14-15

° inserting the bobbin ..................................................................15

Threading the Machine ...............................................................16-17

oThreading the machine ..............................................................16

- Builtqn needle threader .........................................................16

oDrawing up bobbin thread ....................................................17

SECTION lU. CONVENTIONAL SEWING

Visual Touch Screen ..............................................................18

Mode Selection Keys .......................................................................18

Conventional Sewing Mode ........................................................19

Utility Stitches .................................................................................19

Pattern Selection .............................................................................19

Machine Settings ....................................................................20

Setting Mode .....................................................................................20

Formatting the Memory ..................................................................21

Language Selection .....................................................................21

Straight Stitch .........................................................................22-23

oTo sew .....................................................................................22

°Securing seam .............................................................................22

=Changing sewing direction .....................................................22

=Needle plate guide line ...............................................................23

° To sew from the edge of thick fabric ....................................23

Quilting .....................................................................................................23

Quilting with Walking Foot .............................................................24

°To attach the walking foot .....................................................24

Manual Adjustment of Straight Stitches .........................24-25

•Changing needle drop position ........................................25

• Changing stitch length ..............................................................25

Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Straight Stitch .....26

• Correct tension .....................................................................26

•Tension is too tight ...................................................................26

. Tension is too loose ...................................................................26

Variety of Straight Stitches .................................................27-28

Lock-a-matic Stitch ............................................................................27

Triple Stretch Stitch ....................................................................27

Stretch Stitch .....................................................................................27

Zipper Sewing ..................................................................................28

. To snap on the zipper foot .................................................28

° Fabric preparation ......................................................................28

°To sew ......................................................................................28-29

Zigzag Stitch .................................................................................30

Manual Adjustment ofZigzag Stitch Width and Length .............30

• Changing stitch width ..............................................................31

-Changing stitch length ..............................................................31

Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch ........32

• Correct tension ..............................................................................32

oTension is too tight ......................................................................32

oTension is too loose .......................................................................32

Variety of Overcasting Stitches ...............................................33

Overedge Stitch ...........................................................................33

Overedge Stitch (using zigzag stitch) ........................................33

Multiple Zigzag Stitch ..........................................................................33

oSeam finishing ..................................................................................33

• Mending ...............................................................................................33

Serging ..................................................................................................34

Blind Hem Stitch ...................................................................................34

oTo sew ............................................................................................34

SECTION IV. BUTTONHOLE

Various kinds of buttonholes and their uses ........................35

Square BH .....................................................................................36-38

o Preparation for sewing .............................................................36

•To sew ......................................................................................36-37

oTo repeat buttonhole sewing ..............................................37

oChanging buttonhole width ..................................................38

oChanging buttonhole stitch density ...................................38

Corded Buttonhole .....................................................................39

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

•To sew ......................................................................... 39

Eyelet ................................................................................. 40

° To sew .................................................................................40

°To adjust the shape of an eyelet .........................................40

SECTION V, SATIN AND DECORATIVE STITCHES

Key Functions ........................................................... 41-42

One Cycle Pattern Sewing

Example: patterns 20 and L.,S................................................43

oTo sew .................................................................................43

Elongation Sewing

Example: pattern 20 ....................................................................43

oTo sew ................................................................................43

Programming Pattern Combination

Example: pattern 20 and 21 ...........................................................44

oTo sew ...........................................................................................44

Programming Pattern Combination with Mirror Image

Example: pattern 20 .........................................................................44

,,To sew ............................................................................................44

Combination of Satin Stitch and Decorative Stitch

Example: patterns 20 and 30 ................................................45

oTo sew .................................................................................45

To Sew from the Beginning of a Combination Pattern with

Beginning Key

Example: pattern 20, 21 and 30 ........................................46

•To sew ...................................................................... 46

Individual Pattern Adjustment

Example: patterns t8, 20 and 21 ........................................46

Editing Programmed Patterns ..................................................47

oExample:

To delete pattern 20 from the combination of patterns

18, 20 and 21 .......................................................................47

• Example:

To insert pattern t9 between pattern 18 and 20 in the

combination of patterns 18, 20 and 2! ...................... 47

Program Check ............................................................................... 47

oExample:

Tocheck the combination of patterns I8, !9, 20 and 2I 47

Saving and Opening a File .........................................................48

oSaving a file .......................................................................48

°Assigning a file name .....................................................48

Opening a Saved File ................................................................49

Deleting a Saved File ...............................................................49

Twin Needle Sewing ................................................................50

oTo sew ...............................................................................50

SECTION Vl, EMBROIDERY

Getting Ready to Sew Embroidery ......................................5t

. Embroidery Hoop F ..........................................................51

° Instruction for template .........................................................5I

Stabilizer .................................................................................52

Types of Stabilizer .............................................................. 52

°Tear-away Stabilizer .............................................................52

° Iron-on Stabilizer ........................................................... 52

° Cut-away Stabilizer ............................................................52

•Water Soluble Stabilizer ....................................................52

• Sticky Stabilizer ...................................................................52

Usage: .........................................................................................52

Adhesive (iron-on) Stabilizer .................................................52

Adjusting the Thread Tension ............................ 53

° Balanced thread tension .................................. 53

° When the needle thread tension is too tight ........... 53

o When the needle thread tension is too loose ........... 53

Pressure Dial ............................................. 53

To Set the Fabric in the Embroidery Hoop ............... 53

To Attach the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine 54

To Attach Embroidery Foot P ................. 54

Thread Holder 54

Mode Selection ......................... 55

Built-in Embroidery Designs ............ 56-57

Starting to Sew Embroidery .............. 58

Sewing Results .............................................. 58

Monogram Embroidery ................ 59

° Function keys ............................... 59-60

Monogram in Gothic Style .............. 61-62

2-Letters Monogram o, 63

Correcting a Monogram 64

° Deleting a letter ............................ 64

o Inserting a letter ................... 64

ATA PC Card (Optional) ..................................... 65

. To insert the ATA PC card. 65

• To eject the ATA PC card ....... 65

Selecting Card Designs .................................... 65

Reader 19000 ......................................... 66

• Connecting Reader t9000 ................... 66

Pattern Selection Screen 66

Editing Mode ......................................... 67

Selecting the Pattern to Edit ................................ 67

Moving a Selected Design 68

° Resizing a Selected Pattern ....... 69

• Flipping a Selected Pattern ..................... 69

oDeleting a Selected Pattern ................ 69

o Rotating a Selected Pattern ................ 69

° Magnifying a Selected Pattern .................... 69

Saving a File ...................... 70

Assigning a File Name ......................................... 7I

Combining a Built-in Design and Monogram .............. 72

Example: To combine builbin design 5 and the

word "Wreath .............................................. 72-73

Opening a Saved File ........................................ 74

Deleting a Saved File ................................................. 74

On-screen Help .................................................. 75

SECTION VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dogs .................... 76

Assemble the Hook Race .......................................... 76

Replacing the Light Bulb ................................... 77

Troubleshooting ................................................ 78-79

STITCH CHART .............................................. 80

EMBROIDERY MONOGRAMtNG CHART ................. 80

EMBROIDERY CHART ........................................ 8I

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SECTION 1.NAME OF PARTS

Names of Parts

(,_1Flip-top quick reference chart

(_ Bobbin winder spindle

(_ Hole for additional spool pin

@,Spool holder' (Large)

_,_Spool pin

_) Upper thread guide

(,_ Pressure dial

(_8_Thread take-up lever

ci_)Thread tension dial

<i-0_Face cover

(1_)Thread cutter/holder

_ Built-in needle threader

([}_Needle plate

i1_)Hook cover plate

(_ Hook cover plate release button

(_) Extension table

(!_ Feed balancing dial

(_ Start/stop button

(_) Reverse button

€_O_Auto-lock button

_ Up/down needle button

_2"_Speed control lever

{_ Visual touch screen

_) Presser foot lifter

_ Carrying handle

_ Thread cutter

_,_Hand wheel

_2_PC card slot

4_iATA PC Card (optional)

{_ Card eject button

(_) RS-232C port

i_ Machine socket for foot control

t_, Machine socket for power supply plug

!_) Power switch

i_ Carriage (for embroidery)

l_ Drop feed dog lever

(_ Buttonhole lever

{_ Thumb screw

(@1Foot holder

@_Presser' foot

@ Needle

4@Needle clamp screw

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Available Accessories and Attachments

To order parts and accessories listed below, cath

I-800-4-MY-HOME ° (1-800-469-4663)

When ordering parts and accessories, provide the following

information:

1 Part Number

2.. Part Name

3 Model Number of Machine

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

!1

12

13

14

!5

16

t7

18

t9

2O

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

3O

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

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102403109

650807101

1'993010900

'993001100

!'993011100

"9930t1400

*993011600

*993011800

826615000

823801107

832523007

822804129

829801002

822801001

820817015

200008037

830810031

830823118

2145O7OO1

214015007

802422002i

000026002

560406104

"822814007

10 x Bobbin

Spool pin felt

Assorled needle set

5 x No 9 needle {BROWN)

5 x No 11 stretch fabric needle {BLUE)

5 x No 1t needle {ORANGE)

5 x No 14 needle (RED)

5 x 1'4o16 needle {PURPLE)

5 x No 18 needle {GREEN)

Twin needle

H: Straight stitch foot

A:Zigzag fool

F: Salin stitch foot

E:Zipper fool

C:Overedge toot

G:Blind f_em foot

O:1/4 seam toot

P:Embroidary fool

R:Automatic butlonhole foot

Walking foot

Quilter bar (for walking foot)

Quilter

Light bulb

Seam ripperiButtonhole opener

Scissors

820832005 Large screwdriver

653802002 Screwdriver

°741814003 Oit

802424004 [Linl brush

625031500 iAddifional spool pin

822020503 ! Large spoo _older

822019509 Small spooI holder

829803004 !Spool stand

851801104 /F:Embroidery hoop

851801403 !Template

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*2000030091

"200005001

_2000t3105

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Piping foot

Gathering foot

Pin4uck foot

Hemmer foot (2mm)

Ruffler

Foolconlrol

Clotilsetler

855808000 Instructional DVD

653524007 !Cord

855807009 Template sheel

852806102 fDust cover

855803005 Owner's manual

855804006 Quick reference chart

* These items are notfurnished with the machine, bul may be

ordered per instruclions above

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7 8 I0 11 12

25

!3 14 15

29

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20 21

16 17 18

23 24

26 27 28

*30 "31 *32 *33

35 *36 37 38

39 40 42

SECTION ii. GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting Machine to Power Supply

l_ Power supply plug

(2"_)Power switch

(._ Outlet

(_) Foot control

_1 Foot controi plug

('_)Machine plug

(_) Mach ne sockets

t ..Turn off the power switch (_).Insert the foot control ptug

_._and machine plug (_ into the machine sockets _")

2. Insert the power supply plug CI into the outlet (_._

3.. Turn the power switch (_) to turn on the power and

the sewing light.

Note: ...............

• If you turn off the power switch, wait 5 seconds before

turning it on again

Before Using '/'our Sewing Machine

Before using your sewing machine for the first time, place a

waste fabdc under- the presser foot and run the machine

with thread for a few minutes_ Wipe away any oil which may

appear,.

For Your Safety

* While in operation, always keep your eyes on the sewing

area. Do not touch any moving parts such as the thread

take-up lever, handwhee! or needle

* Always turn off the power switch and unplug from the

power supply:

,,When leaving the machine unattended,

oWhen attaching or removing any parts,,

oWhen cleaning the machine,

* Do not place anything on the foot control, when not

sewing

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 polarized outlet only one way If the plug

does not fit in the 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

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Machine Operating Buttons

Start/stop Button

€i_i=_;Start/stop button

Pressing the Start/Stop button will start or stop the machine

in both Conventional and Embroidery sewing modes.. When

you press the button to start sewing in the Conventional

mode, the machine will run slowly for the first few stitches,

then accelerate to the speed you have set with the speed

control lever If you want the machine to run slowly for more

than the first few stitches, continue to press the Start/Stop

button. Once you release the button the machine will

accelerate to YOUr set sPeed.:.............................................

Note:

The Start/stop button cannot be used when the foot

control is connected to the machine..

Reverse Button

_.2._)Reverse button _, , _ _.:i

o Patterns 1,2, 3 and 6: ,_i:, _ <-

The machine will sew in reverse while the reverse button

is pressed

o All other patterns:

When the reverse button is pressed, the machine will sew

locking stitches immediately and automatically stop

Auto-lock Button

_i._)Auto-lock button

o Patterns 1, 2, 3 and 6: '-I:' _I. :_:

When the auto-lock button is pressed, the machine will

immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop

° All other patterns:

When the auto-lock button is pressed, the machine will

sew locking stitches at the end of the current pattern and

automatically stop

Uptdown Needle Button

_) Up/down needle button

Press this button to bring the needle up or down,

Speed Control Lever

Sewing speed can be varied by the speed control lever

according to your sewing needs..

To increase sewing speed, slide the lever to the right.

To decrease sewing speed, slide the lever to the left..

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Foot Control

Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control_

The harder you press on the foot control, the faster the

machine runs.

i The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the

speed control lever when the foot control is being fully I

i depressed ........................................................................... !

Operation Instructions:

Foot Controller Model 21371 is used with Sewing Machine

Model 385.19005

Note: .....................

The Kenmore Elite sewing machine model 19005 is

equipped with an automatic shutdown safety feature to

prevent overheating. Follow safety instructions that appear

on the visual touch screen..

Pressure Dial

The pressure dial should be set at "3" for regular sewing..

Reduce the pressure to "2" for applique, cut work, drawn

work, basting and embroidery.

Set the pressure to "t" when sewing chiffon, lace, organdy

and other' fine fabrics

Velour and knits with a lot of stretch may also require a "1"

setting.

Turn the pressure dial (t'_i)and set the desired number at the

setting mark _t

(_1Pressure dial

(_) Setting mark

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To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs

The drop feed dogs lever is located underneath the free

arm bed on the back side of the machine.

(_ To drop the feed dogs, push the lever in the direction

of the arrow, as illustrated.

_ To raise the feed dogs, push the lever in the direction

of the arrow, as illustrated, and turn the handwheel

toward you. Feed dogs must be up for normal sewing.

_ Note: ............................................................................................................................

The feed dogs drop automatically when embroidery mode,

is selected.

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Extension Table

• Detaching the table

Close the accessory box, and lift out the extension

table _ toward you, as illustrated, for "free-arm" sewing,

_i Extension table

o Attaching the table

Push the extension table (_i until it snaps into the

machine,

C_)Extension table

i_t Tabs

t_ Holes

Free-arm sewing can be used for:

=Stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or any tubular

garment area,

, Darning socks or mending knees, elbow or children's

wear.,

Open the lid of the extension table and you can

conveniently store feet and accessories in the handy

compartments,

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Presser Foot Lifter

I_ Presser foot lifter

The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot,

You can raise it higher than the normal up position for easy

removal of the presser foot or to help you place heavy fabric

under the foot..

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Thread Cutter

_) Thread cutter

You do not need a pair of scissors to cut threads after

sewing. Just use the built-in thread cutter G.

Changing Needle

d_ Flat side

_> Needle clamp screw

(_ Needle clamp

1MTurn off the power switch,

Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the

handwheel counterclockwise, toward you, and lowering

the presser fool Loosen the needle clamp screw _ by

turning it counterclockwise Remove the needle from the

needle clamp (&).

Insert a new needle into the needle clamp _) with the

flat side C_to the rear. When inserting the needle into

the needle clamp _), push it up as far as it goes Tighten

the needle clamp screw (_ firmly by turning it clockwise

To check for a good needle, place the flat side of the

needle onto something flat (needle plate, glass, etc,).

The gap between the needle and the flat surface should

be consistent. Never use a bent or blunt needle..

A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs

in knits, fine silks and silkqike fabrics.

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Changing Presser Foot

d_)Snap-on button (red button)

(_) Groove

_) Pin

• To remove

Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the

handwheel counterclockwise Raise the presser foot, and

press the red button _Ti)on the back of the foot holder,

• To attach

Place a selected presser foot so the pin (_ on the foot lies

just under the groove (_ on the foot holder,, Lower the

presser- bar to lock the foot in place..

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Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns

The sewing results of tile stretch stitch patterns may vary

depending upon the sewing conditions, such as sewing

speed, type of the fabric, number of layers etc.

Always make test sewing on a scrap piece of the fabric that

you wish to use

if decorative stitch patterns, letters, or numbers are

distorted, correct it with the feed balancing dial.

Notes:

oIn normal sewing, set the feed balancing dial ,_>to the

neutral position, i e,, the groove on the dial _)is

centered with the standard setting mark (_)_.

°Turn timefeed balancing dial ':.i_)with a coin.

o If the pattern is compressed, turn the dial in the direction

of "+"

o tf the pattern is drawn out, turn the dial in the direction

of"-".

_._)Feed balancing dial

(_) Groove on the dial

¢_>Standard setting mark

(_>Correct shape

Note:

Return the feed balancing dial (i-) to its neutral position

when the sewing is finished,.

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° Zigzag foot (Foot A)

Use this foot for both straight and zigzag stitching,.

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. Straight stitch foot (Foot H)

Use this foot for exclusively for straight stitching with

center needle position.

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o Automatic buttonhole foot (Foot R)

Use this foot for one step automatic buttonhole sewing..

Simply set a button on the guide of this foot and depress

the foot control. You can sew exactly the same length of

buttonhole as the button,

• Zipper foot (Foot E)

This foot can be set to sew on each side of the zipper.

The edge of the foot guides the zipper and keeps the

seam straight.

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=Overedge foot (Foot C)

This foot is specially constructed for stitching and/or

overcasting seams_ The small brush and wire guides help

control the fabric, hold the raw edge in place and keep it

from puckering, especially when sewing on knit fabrics

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oSatin stitch foot (Foot F)

Use this foot for satin stitch and outlining applique,

° Blind hem stitch foot (Foot G)

Use this foot for perfect blind hemming and topstitching,

The foot has ridges on the bottom to keep the fabric from

slipping and a screw on top to guide the folded edge of

your hem.

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o l/4_'Seam foot (Foot O)

This foot is useful for patchwork quilt The guide on the

foot maintains an exact I/4 _(0,,7cm) seam allowance,,

o Embroidery foot (Foot P)

This foot is a special attachment for professional-style

embroidery

oWalking foot

This is special attachment for hard4o-feed materials.. This

foot effectively prevents fabrics from shifting and

puckering, It is great for quilting and matching plaids,

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Selecting Needle and Fabric

For general sewing, use needle sizes 11 or I4 A fine thread and needle should be

used for sewing lightweight fabrics, so the fabric wilt 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 1I, 14, 16, and 18, and a blue needle

Use the blue needle to eliminate skipped stitches 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 canvas.. 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

needle&

Always purchase a good quality thread. It should be strong, smooth and consistent

in thickness

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WEIGHT TYPE OF NEEDLE NEEDLE SIZE

Universal 9 (65)

Very Light Ball Point 9 (65)

Light

Medium

FABRIC

Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy, Organdy

Net, Tulle

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

Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear; Tricot

Ball Point

Leather, Suede _ Wedge Point Leather

Red

Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen, Poplin,

Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz, Gabardine, Felt,

Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics

Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch

'Velour,

Stretch Terry,

Sweater Knits

Leatheq Vinyl, Suede

Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking

Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,

Drapery Fabrics

Ball Point

11 (75)

12 (80)

11 (75)

14 (90)

Wedge Point Leather 14 (90)

Denim 16 (!00)

Purple 16 (100)

Heavy

Leather, Suede Wedge Point Leather 16 (100)

Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics Green 18 (110)

All Topstitching for Special Finish Topstitching 11 (75)

14 (90)

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Bobbin Winding

o Removing the hook cover plate

!_._Hook cover plate release button

(_) Hook cover plate

_ii_iBobbin

Slide the hook cover plate release button _ii[_to the right,

and remove the cover plate (_)_.

Lift out the bobbin {ii_)from the bobbin holder.,

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(i) Spool pin

€i_)Large spool holder

_1_i)Small spool holder

Lift up the spool pin _J_i).Place a spool of thread on the

spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown.

Attach the large spool holder (_'_,and press it firmly

against the spool of thread,

The small spool holder (_ is used with narrow or small

spools of thread..

o Additional spool pin

(_.)Additional spool pin

(_i.)Spool pin hole

_) Spool pin felt

(._)Spool stand

The additional spool pin (_)is for bobbin winding, without

unthreading the machine, and for twin needle sewing

Insert the additional spool pin (_) into spool stand _ and

the hole _i_.

Place the felt €_i>and a spool on the pin as illustrated,,

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Bobbin Winding

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Set the speed control Iever at its fastest position for

(_ Upper thread guide

(_ Bobbin

_t Bobbin winder spindle

Guide the thread around the upper thread guide (flli_..

Insert the thread through the hole on the bobbin @,

threading from the inside to the outside. Put the

bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle _3_.

Push the bobbin winder spindle _3_to the right

4[_With the free end of the thread held in your hand,

depress the foot control. Stop the machine when

the bobbin has made a few turns, and cut the

thread close to the hole on the bobbin_

Depress the foot control again. When the bobbin is

fully wound, release the foot control and return the

bobbin to its original position by moving the spindle to

the left. Cut the thread as shown

Note:

For safety purposes, the machine witl stop automatically

2 minutes after the start of bobbin winding

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oInserting the bobbin

q_ End of thread

(_ Notch

('_)Notch

@_Threading diagram

I.TjPlace a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread

running off counterclockwise,

[_ Guide the thread into the notch (_j)on the front side of

the bobbin holder,

Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension

spring blades

_j Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips

into notch t_, Pull out about 6" (15 0 cm) of thread

[_ Attach the hook cover plate, Check the threading by

referring to the diagram _jt shown on the hook cover plate

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