Sears 385.11608 Series User manual

OWN ER'S MAN UAL

MANUEL D'INSTR UCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

MODELS

i "LES 385. 11608

: ::MODE .1

MODELOS 385 2814

SEARS, ROEBUCKANDCO.

Dear Customer:

You have just invested in a very fine zigzag sewing machine. Before using your new Kenmore machine,

please pause for a moment and carefully read this booklet which contains instructions on how to operate

and care for your machine.

Specific instructions are given on threading, tenskon adjustments, cleaning, oiling, etc. This will help you

obtain the best sewing results and avoid unnecessary service expense for conditions beyond our control.

Advice on the operation and care of your machine is always available at your nearest Sears Retail Store.

Please remember, if you have questions about your machine or need parts and service, always mention

the model number and serial number when you inquire.

Kenmore Sewing Machine

Record in space provided below the model number and serial

number of this appliance. The model number and serial number

are located on the nomenclature plate, as identified on Page 4 of

this booklet.

Model No. 385. ,Serial No.

Retain these numbers for future reference.

THIS MODEL 1SA CENTER NEEDLE, LOW BAR SEWING MACHINE.

nMPORTANTSAFETY

UNSTRUCTt!ONS

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

Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

DANGER --To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. A sewing machineshould never be left unattended when plugged in. Always

unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using

and before cleaning.

2. Always unplug before replacing sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with

same type rated 15 Watts.

3. Do not reach lora sewing machine that has laflen into water. Unplug

immediately,

4. Do not place or store sewing machine where it can tall or be pulled into a tub

or sink. Do not place or drop into water or other liquid.

WA RN NG -Toreducethe,s,ofbu.os.,re.elecfricshook.or ory

to persons.

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 sewing machine only for itsintended use as described in this manual

Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in

this 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 the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for

examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adiustment.

4. Never operate the sewing machine wilh any alropening blocked. Keep ventilation

openings of the sewing machine arid foot controller free from accumulation

of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

5. Never drop or insert any obiect into any opening.

6. Do not use outdoors.

7. Do net operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where

oxygen is being administered.

8. To disconnect, turn all controis to the off _"0") position, then remove plug

from outlet.

9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

10. 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. De not pull or push fabric while stitching, tt may deflect the needle causing it

to break.

14. Switch the sewing machine off ("0 °') when making any adjustment in the

needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin,

or changing presser foot, and the like.

15. Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when

removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other adjustments

mentioned in the instruction manual

SAVE THESE UNSTRUCTIONS

" TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE

A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available ...................................... 4

Locate and Identify the Pads ....................................................... 4

fdenSfy the Accessories ............................................................... 5

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING

Set Up the Machine ...................................................................... 6

• Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power ........................ 6

- Foot Control Use ..................................................................... 6

• Setting Spool Pins ................................................................... 8

• Adiust the Presser Foot Lever ................................................. 8

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

• Free Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table ................ 9

• Accessories Storage Box ........................................................ 9

• Changethe Presser Foot ........................................................ 9

Choose the Needle and Thread ................................................... 9

• To Changethe Needle ............................................................ 9

• Checkthe Needle .................................................................. 12

• Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart ................... 12

Prepare the Bobbin .................................................................... 15

• To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine ................... 15

• Wind timeBobbin ............................................................ I5 - 17

Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case ................................. 18

Prepare the Top Thread ............................................................. 19

• Thread the Needle ................................................................. t9

Pick Up the Bobbin Thread .................................................... 2I

Adjust the Top Thread Tension ............................................ 23, 26

Reverse Stitch Control ............................................................... 26

Stitch Selector ............................................................................ 29

Stitch Length Control ................................................................. 30

Adiusting Stretch Stitch Balance (Model 127t4 only) ................ 30

Starting To Sew .......................................................................... 32

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES

Straight Stitches ......................................................................... 35

• Straight Stitch ........................................................................ 35

• Use the Seam Guides ........................................................... 35

• Turn aSquare Corner ............................................................ 35

• Topstitching ........................................................................... 38

• Left Needle Position .............................................................. 38

• Sew in a Zipper ......................................................... 39 - 40, 43

• Use the Darning Plate ........................................................... 44

• Darning .................................................................................. 44

Zigzag Stitches ................................................................... 47 - 58

• Basic Zigzag .......................................................................... 47

• Satin Stitch ............................................................................ 49

• Applique ................................................................................ 50

• Bar Tacking ........................................................................... 50

• Sew a Button ......................................................................... 51

• Overcasting Stitch ................................................................. 53

• Three-Step Zigzag ................................................................ 54

• Lace Wod< ............................................................................. 55

• Blind Hemming ...................................................................... 56

• Shell Stitching ........................................................................ 58

Stretch Stitches (Model 12814 only) ......................................... 59

• Straight Stretch (Model 12814 only) ...................................... 59

• Rick-Rack Stretch (Model 12814 only) .................................. 60

. Overcast Stretch Stitching (Model 12814 only) ..................... 6!

. Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching (Model 12814 only) ........ 63

Buttonholes .......................................................................... 64, 67

• Feather Stitch (Model 12814 only) .......................................... 68

- Decorate with Geometric Patterms ....................................... 69

SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART

What to Do When ....................................................................... 70

SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE

Replacing the Light Bulb ............................................................ 73

Cleaning the Machine ................................................................ 73

• Clean the Feed Dogs ............................................................ 73

• Clean the Shuttle Race ......................................................... 75

Oiling the Machine ..................................................................... 77

• Oil Behind the Face Cover Plate and Under .......................... 77

• Oil the Underside ................................................................... 77

PARTS LIST .................................................................................................... 80

KNOW THE MACHINE CONNAISSEZ VOTRE MACHINE

CONOZCA SU MAQUINA

A Portable Case or Cabinet is

Available

A tuHline ot sewing cabinets is available at

your nearest Sears retail store or through our

general catalog,

Another option .... buy a Carrying

Case ..... then your Kenmore goes

anywhere, can be stored anywhere.

Mallette de transport et nteuble de

machine h coudre

Locate and Identify the Parts

Identification des pibces

Loealice e identifique las partes

Vous trouverez dans les mogasms Sears,

ainsi que dans notre catalogue g_n_raL une

gamme complete de meubIes de machine h

coudre.

Autre possibilitd . la mallette

de transport . , votre Kenmore

$;OltS suit partout et pettt _tre rangde

n'importe oft.

Gabinete O Estuche Por_til

Para M_iquina de Coser

En su tienda Sears m_s cercana a su dormcilio

se cuenta con una lfnea completa de gabinetes

para su m_quina de coser Kenmore.

Otra opci6n es un estuche .... asi

su m_tquma Kenmore fr_i con usted a

cualquier parte y se pedro1 guardar

fficilmente.

1 Stitch Selector

2 Reverse Stitch Controf

3 Stitch Pattern Setting Window

4 Stitch Length Control

5 Stitch Length Setting Window

6 Bobbin Winding Spindle

7 Thread Spool Pins

8 Bobbin Winding Tension Disc

9 Upper Thread Guide

10 Take-up Lever

1! Top Thread Tension Control

12 Face Cover Plate

13 Thread Cutter

14 Needle Ptate

15 Extension Table (Accessory storage box)

16 Shuttle Cover

17 Car_ing Handle

t8 Hand Wheel

t9 Clutch Knob

20 Light and Power Switch

21 P]ug Connector

22 Nomenclature Plate

23 Free Arm

24 Presser Foot Lever

25 Presser Foot

26 Needle Clamp Screw

27 Foot Control

1 Sdlecteur de point

2 Piquage en arri_re

3 FertOtre da S_lecteur des poims

4 R_glage de longueur du point

5 Fen_tre du Longueur des points

6 Bobineuse de maniOre

7 Broches a bobines

8 Bobineuse a disque de tension

9 Guide-ill superior

10 Releveur-tendear de fil

11 Tension da fil de dessus

12 Cot¢vercie de tote

13 Coupe-ill

i4 Platme d'algaitle

15 Table d' e:_'tenston (Belie a accessoires)

16 Logement dE navette

17 Potgnke de transport

18 Volant a main

19 Boalott de vofant attlot_tattque

20 laterrupteur eclairage et moteur

21 Logement de fiche

22 plaque slgnaldtique

23 Bras libre

24 Relevage da pied-de-biche

25 Pied normal a potnt zigzag

26 Vis de pmce-atguilte

27 P6dale de vitesse

1 Selector de puntada

2 Control puntada de reverse

3 Ventana de patr6n de puntada

4 Control largo de puntada

5 Ventana de largo de puntada

6 Husillo dei devanador

7 Pens carretes de bile

8 Guia-hilos del hilo de fa aguja

9 Gu_a del hilo superior

t0 Palanca Tirahilo

11 Control de tensi6n del bile superior

12 Plancha cubierta frontal

13 Cortador de bile

14 Plancha de aguja

15 Mesa de extensi6n (Caja pars guardar accesolos)

16 Taps de la ianzadera

17 Ass trasportadora

18 Volante manual

19 Embrague Oprima-haie

20 Interrupter EncendidolApagado

21 Enchufe conector

22 Placa de nomenclatura

23 Braze fibre

24 Palanca dot pie prensateiss ias

25 Pie prensateias

26 Sujetador de ta aguja

27 Pedal

Identify the Accessories

Bobbin

Canelte

Bobina

Lint brush

Brosse &cttarpte

Broths

Presentation des accessoires Identifique los Accesorios

Buttonhole opener

Ouvre-boutonnidres

Cuehilla pars Abnr Oja|es

ll screw driver

t [onrnew$

omiltador Chico

Needle sol

Jett d'aigurTies

Caja de Agujas

Pie pars Zipper

Darning plme

Platme a reprtser

Placa de Zurcido

Straight stilch tool

Pied h paint droit

Pie de puntada Recta

Sliding buttonhole too!

Calibre _ boutannidres

Pie Guia pars Ojales

Satin stitch foot

Pied t_point lanc_

Pie pars Punladade Raso

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PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING PI_PARATION DE LA MACHINE A COUDRE

Powersupplyplug

Cordon Electrique

suppJy

tse de

CoIIrQ#II

Plug connector Machine plug

Fiche encastree _'che de DEdafe

Set Up the Machine

- Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power

NOTE: Before inserting the plug into your machine,

be sure the power switch is OFF°.

1. Check your ouUet to be sure it is a 110 to 120 Volt

AC outlet.

2. Insert the machine plug into the three-prong plug

connector, as shown. It will only fit one way.

3. Insert the power supply plug into the outlet.

Installation de la machine

• Branchement et raise soils tension de ta ntachine

REMARQUE: Avant de brancher te cordon dlectrtque

a la prise de courant, assurezvous qne

l'hzterrttpteur est sur la position ARRET.

1. La prise de courant murale dolt _tre alimentde en

courant alternafif sous t10 a 120 volts.

2. h_troduisez lafiche de pddale dans Ia fiche encastrde,

en la tournant dans le hens sens.

3. Branchez Ie cordon clans la prise de coltrant.

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__/Sewing ligh!

AmDoule

d'dcJatrage

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4. Push the power switch to turn on the power

and sewing light.

SAFETY FEATURE;

Your machine will not operate unless the

power switch is turned on. if you are

interrupted or stop sewing, turn off the power

switch to prevent injury to children.

4, Appuyez sur l' interrupteur d' #ciairagetali

mentation pour mettre la machine sous ten

sion et alhuner Fampoule.

MESURE DE SECUR1TE

Votre machine ne peut pas marcher en

appuyant sur ta pEdaie, si I"_clairage n' est pas

alhtme. Si vous devez interrompre votre

couture, Eteignez l' dclairage de la machine et

elle ne pourra pas Otre raise en marche par de

jeunes enfants.

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Foot controt

Pdda_ede vttesse

• Foot Control Use

The foot control regulates the speed at which

you sew.

To increase speed, gently press down with the

ball ot your foot.

To decrease speed, release your toot pressure

slightly.

NOTE: The foot control is sensitive and will

increase or decrease your sewing

speed immediately.

Practice on a scrap e[ fabric to regu-

late your sewing speed to your taste

and needs.

. PMale de vitesse

La pEdale de vitesse permet de piqner pins ou

ntoins vlte par une simple presston du pied.

Pour attgmenter la vitesse, abaissez

progressivement la pddaie avec l°avant du pied.

Pour diminuer la vttesse, r_duisez Ia pression

en relevant ldg_rement le pied.

RElffARQUE: Lapddale de vitesse est sensible

et aztgmentera ou diminuera la

vitesse attssit_t que votts faites

varier la pression. Faites un

essai pour voir Ia vitesse qu

convient le mieux pour ltdtoff,

travaill_e.

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• Setting Spool Pin

The spoo! pins are used for holding the spools

of thread when |eeding thread to the machine.

To use, pull up the spool pins. Push down tar

storage,

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Normalup position

Positionde retevage I

Posiei6nsuperior normal]

High position _ 1 _"

Position haute \

Posmi6nalia _ \ 1

il:y._ k_-_ High position

PosUion]tt_ttle

U_ "_- Posmi6naha

_ Normal up position

__\ ._a _'. Position de relevag,

:O _¢ P'-"" :" -osmi6n superiorrtonnat

_. Presser toot lever I

Levter de retevage

" Pah'mcadei I_ieprensatelas I

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• Adjust the Presser Foot Lever

The Presser Foot Lever raises and lowers your presser toot.

You can raise it about 1/4°°higher than the normal up position

toreasy removal ofthe presser foot or to help you place heavy

fabrics under the presser toot.

• Thread Cutter

You don't need a pair at scissors to cut the

thread after you finish sewing. Just use the

handy thread cutter.

Pull the threads several inches to the rear

before starting the next seam.

• Pose de la broche h bobine

Les broches it bobines servent h retenir les

bobines de fil en vue de proc_der izl' el_lage du

fiI sup_rleur. Pour ee faire, it sttffit de faire

fomenter la broche de la t_te.

Enfoncez Ia broche Iorsque vous rangez ta

machine.

. Refevage du pied-de-biehe

Le levier de relevage sert ?zremonter ie pted-de-biche et ii ie

descendre.

Vous pouvez le remonter de 1/4 po. plus haut que la position de

relevage normale pour changer plus facilement le pied presseur

ou faire passer dessous une forte dpaisseur de tissu.

• Coupe-j_l

Vous pom,ez couper le fil sans vous servir de

cisemoq lorsque vous avez temniud une COllfure.

Utilisez si,_piemeut te coupe-ill.

Tirer tes ills pour les rallonger de quelques

pouces, avant de commencer ta proehaiue

opdration de couture.

. Montando los Porta-carretes

Los porta-carretes se utilizan para sostener los

del hilo y alimentarasia la mf_quina con el hilo_

Para usarse, hale hacia arriba los portacarretes.

Coloque el fie|tro de los carretes en los

pasadores, Para guardarlos oprimalos hacia

abajo.

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• Ajuste de la Palanea del Pie Prensatdas

La palanca del,pie prensatelas sube y baja et pie prensatelas.

Lo puede levantar cerca de 0.6 cm per encima de la posici6n

superior normal para peder retirar fficilmente el pie prensatelas,

o para ayudarle a eolocar telas pesadas debajo del pie

prensatelas.

• Cortahilos

No neees_ta tijeras para cortar el hito despufs de

coser.

$6to necesita el prfictlco cortahitos.

Halar el hilo unas cuantas pulgadas antes que

empieze la proximo costora.

• Accessory Storage Box

The lid ot the accessory storagebox lifts

open toward you.

Sewing accessories are conveniently

located in the box.

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• Free-Arm Sewing: the

Removable Extension Table

To Remove the Extension Table

(for tree-arm sewing)

1. Grip the table with your index

finger and thumb, as shown.

2. Pull gently to the left. The

extension table will snap out.

To Attach the Extension Table

(for flat-bed sewing)

1. insert the tab and the pin into

their catches,

2. With your thumb and index

finger, gently snap in.

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• Change the Presser Foot

Use the correct presser foot lor

the stitch you wish to sew+

To change presser leet, raise

the presser bar to its highest

position by lilting the presser

toot lever.

Loosen the presser toot thumb

screw, choose the proper foot,

insert item the bottom.

Tighten the screw using the

large screw driver to make

certain the foot is secure.

FLat "" `[_-++'

s+<:_e

away

Lrom

You

Needle clamp screw--

Choose the Needle and Thread

• To Change the Needle

NOTE: Raise the needle bar to its highest

position by turning the hand wheel

toward you.

1+ Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it

toward you+

2. Remove the needle by pulling it downward.

3. insert the new needle into the needle clamp

with the flat side away from you.

4. Push the needle up as lar as it will go.

5. Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly with

the large screwdriver from the accessory

box.

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Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart

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Your choice ol needle and thread depends on the labfic you are

sewing,

In the need}e envelope, you wili find the following color-coded

needles:

Blue _11) ......................... tot stretch fabrics.

Orange (11) .................... for lightweight fabrics.

Red {14) .......................... for medium or medium-heavy weight

fabrics.

Purple (16) ...................... tor medium-heavy weight fabrics and

decorative topstitching on these tabncs.

CThis needte has a larger thread hole for

thicker topstitching thread.)

Green [18) ...................... tot heavyweight labrics and decorative

top-stitching on these tabrics.

Kenmore replacement needles are available at your nearest Sears

store.

• Check the Needle

t, Look for a barbed or blunt point.

2. A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs in knits,

fine silks and silk-like fabrics,

Always buy a good quality thread, It should resist tangling and be

strong, smooth and consistent in thickness.

FABRIC

Lightweight:

Batiste, Dimity, Chiffon,

Silks, Fine Lace, Organza,

Crepe, Taffeta, Voile,

Organdy

Medium Weight:

Cotton, Cotton Blend,

Percale, Gingham,

Shantung, Pique,

Seersucker Satin, Knit,

Suitings, Linen,

Wool Crepe, Leather

Medium Heavyweight:

Corduroy Denim, Woot.

Sailcloth, Wool Fannei,

Gabardine, Velvet,

Leather

Heavyweight:

Coating, Upholstery

Cotton Duck, Heavy

Twills, Canvas

NEEDLE

SIZE AND

COLOR

11-ORANGE

14-RED

or

16-PURPLE

18-GREEN

THREAD SIZE

Polyester Core!Cotton

Wrap

Fine Mercerized Cotton

Silk A

50 Mercenzed Cotton

Polyester CorefCotton

Wrap

Silk A

50 Mercerized Cotton

Mercerized Heavy-duty

Polyester CorelCoUon

Wrap

Sitk A

RECOMMENDED

STITCH LENGTH

SETTING

2

('12 stitches per

nch)

2-2.5

{10 12 stitches

per inch)

Heavy-duty Mercenzed

Cotton

Polyester CorelCotton

Wrap

Silk A

2-3

(8-10 stitches

per inch)

3

('8stitches per

inch)

Decorative top-stitching 16-PURPLE Buttonhole Twist 3-4

on alt types of fabnc 18-GREEN _Use as top thread only) f6-8 stitches

per inch)

Stretch Fabric: 1I-BLU E Polyester CoretCotton

Polyester Double Knit, {STRETCH Wrap 2-2.5

Nylon Tricot, Jersey, FABRIC 50 Mercerized Cotton _t0-12 stitches

per inch)

Stretch Terry', Spandex, NEEDLE)

Cire Tricot

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::ZZ2ZZ_

C'est t'Otoffe it coudre qni ddternUne tefit et l' aiguille h employer.

Dans votre enveIoppe d'aiguilles, volts troaverez les aigui!les

stttvatltes coddes par cotttetlr:

Bleu (l 1) ......................... pott r tissus extensibles

Orange (1 l) .................... pottr les eloffes t_g_res

Rouge (14) ...................... pour nssus d' dpatsseur moyenne ou forte

Pourpre (16) ................... pour tissus d'Opaisseur ntoyenne et les

sttrplqFtres stir ces ttssus (Cette atguilte

a un chas plies grand pottr passer until a

sarpiquer plus gros.)

Vert (!8) ......................... poltr ies gros ltsstts et broder desstts des

points ddcoratifs

• Examlnez votre aiguille

1. Voyez s'it y a des aspOrttos atttour du chaset s_ ta pomte West pas

_tnoassee.

2. Une algui!le d_fecttteuse peut _tre ttne cause continue d'ennuts et

de points sautOs, de ilts tiros dans ies jerseys et les sates naturelles

ou artificielles,

Aelwtez toujours du fit de bonne qualitO. 1I ne dolt pas avotr tendance

it s' emmYler, il dolt Otre solide, lisse et d' Opaisseur constante.

• Tableau des _toffes, aiguilles, ills et longueur dupoint

E'TOFFE

Tissus fins: batisle, zephyre,

synth_tique, demelte fine,

organza, cr_pe de .vote,

taffetas, voile, organdi

Tissus moyetts: cotott, color1

tnOlang_, percale, gmghan_

shantung, pique, crepon de

eolott, satfti, jersey, vtnyfe,

_tSSIIS a eoslltttle, lin, cr_pe

de lame, cmr

Tissus mt-epals: velours

eOtetd, denim, lame, toite

a voile,flanelle de lame,

gabardine, velours, cutr

Tissus _pats: lisstts a

OfatlfeallX el d'antelt*

blemem, gros colon, gros

.verge, eallev(ts

Collitlre sllrplqllOe sat lOllS

liSSUS a effet dOcoratif

Tissus extensibles et derseys

syntheliques: jersey double

en polyester, lEtCOtde

nylon, jerse),, Oponge

e.rlensibte,

jersey clre

AIGUtLLE:

NOET

COULEUR

! t ORANGE

!4 ROUGE

_4 ROUGE

Ol_

16 POURPRE

18 VERT

16 POURPRE

18 VERT

11 BLEUE

(A TISSUS

EXTENSIBLES)

FIL

lCoton sur _me polyester

Co¢on mercerisd fin

Soie A

Colon mercertsd 50

Colon slit" 6me polyester

Soie A

Colon mercertsd 50

Mercerlse renforee

Colon sur dine polyester

Soie A

Colon sur dine polyester

Colon mercerise re_lforee

Sole A

Sate retorse gtboutonnieres

(Fil de dessus seMement)

Cotoa sur Qllte polyester

Colon mercerts_ 50

LONGUEUR

DE POINT

I_, CO MMANDE" E

I 2

(12 points

au pouee)

232.5

(10 a 12 points

au pouce)

2a3

(8 h 10 points

au pouce)

3

(8 points au

pouee)

3a4

(6 h 8points

au pouee)

2h2.5

( tO a 12 points

au police)

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Prepare the Bobbin

• To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine

Remove the extension taNe from

the machine by pulling it to the left.

Open the shuttle cover by pulling

down the embossed part on the left

side of the cover.

Raise needle to its highest position

by rotat!ng handwheel toward you.

To remove bobbin case trom shuttle,

pull open latch of bobbin case.

Putl bobbin case straight out ot

shuttle •

Enf!lage de ta canette

• Retirez te porte-cauette de la machine

Retirez l'embo_ture du socle en ta

tirant vers la gauche. _t l'aide de la

prtse situ_e dia gauche du cotlvercle

de la navette, tirez 2ecom'ercle vet's

le has. Facies remonter l' aiguitle it

sa positron ta pills dlev_e en faisant

tottrtzer matlltellement le votant pets

volts.

Prepare la Boblna

*Para Quitar la Bobina de la Mfiquina

Retire la extensi6n desliz_mdola

hacia ia lzquierda. Abra la tapa de la

lanzadera jalando hacla abajo la

parle promberante del lado lzqmerdo

de la tapa.

Levante la aguja hasta ia posicmn

mils alta, girando el volante hacia

usted.

Rettrez te porte-canette de ta navette

en tlrant te toquet de ia canette vers

VOltS.

Sortez Ie porte-canette en te twant

tout drolt de la navette.

Para retirar el portabobmas de la

lartzadera,3ale el retdn del portabobina

para abrir.

Jate recto haem afaem el portabobinas

de la lanzadera.

, Wind the Bobbin

Release clutch by turning the clutch

knob inside the handwhee[ toward

you to stop the needle from moving

while you wind the bobbin.

. Bobinage d'une canette defil

Tournez le bouton dtt volant en

postt_on d_bray#e en le tournant

vers vous pour emp_cher t'aigtdlle

de se d_p_acer torsque volts bobinez

ta canette.

. Cdmo Devanar la Bobina

Libere elembrague girando la perilla

del embrague, que estfi dentro det

volante, en direcci6n hacm usted y

asl evltar que la aguja se mueva

m_entras devane ia bobina,

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• Wind the Bobbin (Continued)

Draw thread from spool through bobbin

winding tension disc as shown.

Pull end o! thread through

bobbin, as shown.

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hole in

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Place bobbin onto bobbin winding

spindle with end ot thread coming lrom

the top o! the bobbin. Push bobbin

winding spindle to the right until it clicks.

Holding onto end ot thread, start

machine. When bobbin is slightly filled,

stop off end of thread.

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Wind thread until winder stops.

Push bobbin winding spindle to the left

and clip thread. Remove bobbin.

Turn clutch knob away trom you while

homing handwheel lor normal sewing

operation.

• Bobinage d'une eanette defil (suite)

Tirez te fil de ia canette el passez-te sons

ie disque de tenston de la bobineuse,

comme montrd.

Fattes sorttr iefil par ttn des trotls d' une

jone de ]a eanette, eomme montr_.

Placez la canette sur ia bobineuse, en

fatsant tottrner vers ie haut te trou par

tequeI sort ie fil. Poussez le ddcleneheur

de la bobinense en position de marche,

c' est-h-dire vers la droite.

Retenez l'extr_nutd du fiIet mettez la

machine en marche. Cassez t'extrdmit_

retenue du fi! tree fois ia bobine rempIie

partiellement.

Fattes bobiner le fil jusqu' fi ce que la

bobineuse s'arrYte. Ramenez l'axe de

bobineuse vet's Ia gauche et coupez le fiL

Enlevez ia eanette, Tournez le bouton de

volant dans Ie sens contraire des

alguilles d'une montre tottten retenam ie

volant pour retottrner it ia couture

nornlale.

• Cbmo Devanar la Bobina (continuaci6n)

Jale e1hilo det carrete, a trav_s dei disco Jaie el extremo de| hilo a trav6s del

tensor devanador de la boblna, en la orificio de la bobina, como se ilustra.

forma iiustrada.

Coloque ta bobina enel eje devanador de

la bobma con el extremo del hilo

saliendo por arriba de la bobina. Opnma

el eje imcia la derecha hasta que trabe.

SuJetando el extremo del hilo, active la

m_quma. Cuando la bobina est5

ligeramente llena, corte el extremo de!

hilo.

Devane el hiio hasta que el devanador se

detenga.

Oprima el eje devanador hacia ia

lzquierda y corte el hilo.

Gire la perilla del embrague en direcci6n

opuesta a usted, mientras sujeta et

volante para la operaci6n normel de

cosRlra,

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NOTE:

The bobbin winder stopper can be adjusted tor the amount of thread needed on the bobbin (example 1/2 lull, full, etc.). To make

the adjustment use your large screw driver and loosen the screw one turn or less, This will allow you to adjust the position of bobbin

winder stopper. Do not take screw all the way out.

NOTE: Le blocage du ddvtdo_r peut £tre ajust_ en fonct_on de la quantitO de fil n_cessaire sur ta bobine (par _emp/e, ta bobine motti_

remplie ou compl_tement remplie, etc.). Pour l'adjustment, utiliser te tournevzs de grand diamOtre et desserrer le vis pour

un tour au plus. Cela vous permet d' ajuster la position du blocage du ddvidoir. Ne pas enlever levis complOtement de sa posit_on.

NOTA: E1 botOn de detenci6n de ta bomnadora puede ser ajustado a la cantidad de hilo que reqmere en la bobina _,porejemplo, la m_tad o

lleno, etc.), Para ajustar emptee su destomillader grande y afloje el tomilto dando una o menos de una vuelta. Esto le permite ajustar

ta posici6n det bot6n de detenci6n de ia bobinadora, No se quite el tomilto completa- mente de su poslci6n.

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• Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case

PIace bobbin in bobbin case

making sure thread |eeds

clockwise and is coming from

bobbin as shown.

Pull thread through slot of case

as shown.

Pull thread under tension spring

and through the opening as

shown above. Pull 3 to 4 inches

of thread from bobbin.

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Holding tatch open, position

case into shuttle and release

latch.

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Case should lock into place

when latch is released,

• Introduction de la canette darts le porte.canette

tntroduisez la canette clans Ie Tirez le fil par la fente du porte-

portecanette en prenant soin canette comme montrd.

que le fil se ddroule vers la

droite et qxt' Hsorte de ia canette

commc montr#.

Tirez le fil sous le ressort de

tension et faites-fe passer par le

troll, colu#ze illOtlfre ci-dessus.

Tirez 3 iz 4 pouces de fil de la

bobine.

Ouvrez le loquet pour engager

le porte-canette it fond dans la

navette, puis retglchez le loquet.

La canette est bIoqu_e en place

iorsque _teloquet est engagd.

• lnserte ia Bobina Dentro del Portabobinas

Coloque Ia bobina en el Jaie el hilo a trav5s de la ranura,

portabobinas asegurfindose que como se ilustra.

el hilo se alimente hacia ]a

derecha y salga de Ia bobina,

como se ilustra.

Jale el hilo debajo del resorte

tensor y a tray,s de la abertura

como se ilustra. Jale de 7.5 a I0

cms de hilo de Ia bobina.

Con el ret_n abierto, meta el

portabobinas en la lanzadera y

libere el ret6n.

El portabobinas deberfi estar fijo

en su iugar cuando se libere el

ret6n.

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Prepare the Top Thread

• Thread the Needle

The numbered steps above follow the numbers on

the illustrations.

Dotted lines show places where the thread loops

and then is pufled tight.

Raise take-up lever to its highest position by turning handwheel toward you.

Raise presser foot lever.

Place spool on spool pin as shown, with thread coming from the back of the spool.

(_ Draw thread into thread guide using both hands.

(_ While holding thread near spool, draw thread down into the tension area and then around the check

spring holder.

(_ Firmly draw thread up and through take-up lever from right to left.

(_) Draw thread down and slip it into left side needle bar thread guide.

Thread needle Jrom front to back.

NOTE You may want to cut the end of thread with sharp scissors for easier needle threading.

Et_tage du fil d'aiguille

• Guidage dufilde dessus

Les mm_#ros sur ies illustratiot_ correspondent &

ceu_" des paragraphes.

Les tratts pointill_s motttrent les endroits oh, en

coltsant, te fil est retdch_, puis retendu.

Tonmez le volant ?zta main vers votts pour amener te releveur-tendeur de fil enposition haute.

Remontez le pied-de-biche. Posez la bobine de fil comme montrd, tefil se ddroulant par I' arrikre.

Q) Tenez tefil des dettx mares et passez-Ie sous te guide-ilL

_) Alors que vous retenez te fil pros de _a bobine, tirez le fil vers le has, dens ta ramure, et atttoter dt¢

dispositif gt ressort.

_) Tirez fermement lefil vers ie haut et passez-le, de droite ?zgauche, dens le crochet du reteveurtendet_t:

(_ Tirez le fil vers Ie has et faites-le passer dans le guide-ilL

(_) E1_iez ["aiguille d'avant en arridre.

REMAR QUE: P_ur intr_duwe plus faci_ement1e fi_ dans1e chas de l_azg_ille_ c_upez _eb_ttt cht_l avec des

ciseaux bien aiguts_s.

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• Pick Up the Bobbin Thread

1. Raise presser toot lever. Hold top thread

loosely in left hand and rotate handwhee[

toward you one complete turn,

2. Bring bobbin thread up by pulling top

thread.

If you cannot pick up bobbin thread by lotlowing steps given above, then check:

1, Is needle threaded from trent to back?

2. ls thread tangled around needle?

3. Are 3 to 4 inches of thread coming trom the shuttle?

4. ]s thread from shuttle tangled?

5. is bobbin properly installed in the bobbin case?

6. ts the machine threaded according to the instructions?

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3. Pull both threads under and to the back

of the presser foot, leav+ng 4 to 6 inches

of thread clear.

• Remonteduf!lde dessous

1. Remontez te pied-de-biclle. Tenez 2. Remontez lefil de canette en tu'ant sur ie

mollement le fil derriere t'atguille, de Ia fil de l'aiguilte.

maitt gallche, et tournez le volatlt d'un

tour cottlptel vers VOltS.

Si vous ne pottvez pas faire remonter fefil de dessotts en sttivattt Ies #tapes ci+desstts, alors v#rifiez les potl,zts stttvattts:

t, Le fil est-il enfil# par le devant de l'aiguilte?

2. Le fil est-il enchev#tr# atttour de l'atguille?

3. Y-a-t+it de 3 gl4 pmtces de f!l sortant de la navette?

4. Le fiI de la navette est-iI enchev#trd?

5, La canette est-elle mtroduite correctement clans fe porte-canette?

6, L' et_lage de ia machine a-t-il _t_ fait selon Ies instructions?

3. Passez Ies det_ fils SOilSte pied-de-Oiche

et tirez-ies vers l'arrikre de 4 _ 6 po.

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Adjust the Top Thread Tension

r "h F

Top s}de of fabric

Too \

thread

lh[ead

Set|ing mark

Loo__

T{ghlen

For Straight Stitch

The ideal straight stitch will have threads locked between the two layers of fabric,

as shown above, magnified to show detail.

ifyou look at the stitch, tront and back, you witl notice that there are no gaps, that

each stitch is smooth and even.

When adjusting top thread tension, the higher the number, the tighter the top

thread.

Choose the Correct Tension:

The best tension wili depend on;

the stiffness and thickness of the fabric

the number of fabric iayers

the type of stitch

f

The lop lhread

_${oo loose.

The top thread

appears on the

underside ot the

labnc

Tension is too loose:

The top thread shows through the

bottom of the fabric. The bottom side ol

the stitch will feet bumpy,

The top thread

_sloo tight,

The bobbin lhread

appeers on the

upper surtace ot _he

tabric

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Tension is too tight:

The bobbin thread wiil come through

the top of the fabric, The top side of the

stitch will feel bumpy.

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For Zigzag Stitch

tn a correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads will not show on the top side of

fabric and the top threads will show siightly on the bottom side. See below tar the

correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust the top tension.

Top tension

Too Tight

Top side of Fabrrc

Top tension

Too Loose

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Too side ot Fabric

Just Right

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Top side of Fabric

Reverse Stitch Control

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To reverse stitch, hold down this control during

sewing,

Release to sew forward again.

Bottom side of Fabric

Too Tight:

--Corner ot each z_g

zag witl pull together

on the top side at

fabrics

Bottom side of Fabric

Too Loose:

--The top thread will

_oop through bottom

side of fabric and will

be pulled almost

together.

Bottom side of Fabric

Just Right:

Minimize the amount

ot top thread visible

on the bottom side o1

fabric without causing

excessive puckering

or causing the bobbin

thread to show on the

top side. Results vary

with fabric, thread and

sewing conditions.

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Model

Mod_!e 12814

Moddo

Setting mark

Repere de rdRtage

Marca de ajuste / _ _ - - _"

A 5 C /T'tP_ 10 O_ ;4

Stitch Sele_

S_tecteur de point

Selector depumadas

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; Model

Modizle 11608

Modelo

Setting mark

Repere de regtage _ _ _

Marca de ajuste ,,z _ x\

A It C I 'tYPE 0 E F _t H I

Sliteh Selector

Sdlecteur de point

Sei_etorde pantadas

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Stitch Selector

The stitch selector control not only determines the stitch you select, but also regulates the stitch width tor regufar

zigzag.

The different types at stitches are designated by color.

Straight, Zigzag and Utility Stitches are red.

Stretch Stitches are yellow. (Model 12814 only)

Geometric Decorative stitches are green.

Buttonhole Settings are blue.

NOTE: To avoid needle or fabric damage, be sure your needle is up and out of fabric when adjusting this control,

S_lecteur de point

Grdce au s_iecteur de point, vous pouvez non stdement chotstr te type de point d_sird, mais attssi sa Iargeur Iorsque vous

utilisez ies points zigzag ordinaire et croquet.

Chaque groupe de points est tdent_d par une cordeur parriculi#re.

Les points droits, zigzag et ordinaires sont rouge,

Les points extensibles som jaune. (ModUle 12814 seulement)

Les points de ddcoratton gdom#trtques sont yetis,

Les r#gtages pour boutonnibres sont bleu.

REMARQUE: Assurez-vous que l'aigtdlle est remont#e a sa position la ph_s #levee et est hors du 6ssu iorsque vons

r#glez ie s#lecteur de point, atilt de ne pas endommager l' aiguille ou ie t_ssu.

Sel6ctor de Puntada

E1control sel6ctor de puntadas nos61odetemnna la puntada que se elige, smo que tambi_n reguia el ancl_ode puntada

para ia puntada zigzag regular.

Los diferentes ttpos de puntadas se designan por color.

La Recta, z_gzag, y tas de mayor utilidad son rojas.

Las puntadas rectas son de color caf_. (Modelo 12814 solamente)

Los ajustes para ojales son azul.

NOTA: Para evttar que la aguja o ia tela se darien, asegfirese que la aguja est_ arriba y fuera de la tela euando opere este

control.

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