Kenmore 38413012000 mechanical sewing machine

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Stitch Selector
_1} Setting mark
_) Stitch selector
The stitch selector not only determines the stitch you select,
but also regulates the stitch width of zigzag stitch.
NOTE :To avoid needle or fabric damage, make sure the
needle is up and out of the fabric while selecting a
stitch.
Stitch patterns are color-coded to recommended setting zone
at the stitch length control.
ZONES:
Blue: Straight, zigzag and utility stitches
Green: Built-in buttonhole
Pink: Stretch stitches
A B
I I
I I
I I
c D E F G
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A B C D E F G
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Stitch Length Control
_1} Setting mark
(_ Stitch length control
The higher the number of stitch length control, the longer the
stitch." 0 "means "no feed". The stitch length control also
has a stretch stitch setting. To select a stretch stitch, set the
control at "S.S.".
NOTE:
When you select a stitch (Blue) or buttonhole (Green),
make sure that the stitch length control is NOT set at
"STRETCH".
Study the blue, green, and pink zones on the stitch length
control. These are recommended zones of stitch length
and are color-coded to the stitches.
0 2 4
I
I
I
I
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance
In stretch stitch sewing, the stitch length controlshould be in
the detent position between "-" and "+" ( S.S. position) for
most materials. Depending upon the type offabric used, you
may need to adjust this controlto match forward stitches of
stretch sewing with reverse motion stitches. To shorten
stretch stitches, turn the control slightlytoward "-".
To lengthen, turn toward "+".
+. S.S..-
Reverse Stitch Control
Sewing will be made in reverse while the reverse stitch
control is pressed.
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