INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL 1232oZIGo ZAG SEWING MACHINE
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Dear Homemaker:
You have just invested in a very fine stretch stitch sewing machine Be-
fore using your new Kenmore machine, please pause for a moment and
carefully read this booklet wllich contains instructions on how to oper-
ate and care for your machine
Specific instructions are given on threading, tension adjustments, clean-
ing, oiling, etc This will help you obtain tile best sewing results and
avoid unnecessary sen'ice 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 remembeI, any correspondence or reference to your- machine
must mention tile model number and serial number of your machine
Kenmore Sewing Machine
Recmd in space provided below tile model number
and serial number of this appliance Ihe model num-
ber and serial number are located on the nomenclature
plate, as identified on Page 3 of this booklet
Mode! No Serjai No
Retain these numbers for future reference.
TABLE OF
CORITEr_TS
Section i Knowing Your Sewing Machine
Identifying Parts
Installing Machine
Converting to Free-arm Sewing
Winding the Bobbin
Threading the Bobbin Case
Threading of Top Thread
Using the Controls
Adjusting Top Tension
Adjusting Bobbin Tension
Checking Tensions
Stitch Width Control
Stitch Length Controf
Reverse Stitch Control
Stretch Stitch Control
Pressure Regulator
Sewing Light
Seam Guides
Presser Foot Lever
Accessories
Needles
Needle, Thread and Fabric Chart
Presser Feet
2,3
4
5
6
7
8
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12.13
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15
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19
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Section
[[ Starting to Sew
Garment Construction Stitches
S_raight Stitching
Zigzag Stitching
Stretch Stitching
Special Finishing Stitches
Satin Stitching. Appliqueing
Buttonhole Making
Zipper-Application
Button Sewing, Bar Tacking
Darning
Free-arm Sewing
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Section ill Checking Performance Problems
Section
IV Caring for the Machine
Cleaning Feed Dogs and Shuttle
Oiling Under Arm Cover Plate
Oiling Underside
Oihng in Face Cover Plate
Parts List
1
2
3
4
5,6
1. Needle Plate
2, Presser Foot
3, Thread Guide
4, Needle Clamp Sinew
5 Thread Guide
64 Top Thread Tension Control
7 Face Cover Thread Guide
8 Face Cover Plate
9o Take-up Lever
t0 Upper Thread Guides
11, Stitch Width Control
12,, Stretch Stitch Control
13. Stitch Length Control
14 Reverse Stitch Control
15. Light and Power Switch
16, Extension Table
17, Support Leg
18. Shuttle Cover
19, Free Arm
20,ElectricCordReceptacle
21 NomenclaturePlate
22,,ClutchKnob
23,HandWheel
24 BobbinWinder
25 ThreadSpoolPins
26.BobbinWinderTensionDisc
27,,PressureRegulator
28 PresserFootLever
29,ThreadCutter
30,PresserFootThumbScrew
31,FeedDogs
Fig, 1
Fig, 3
Fig, 2
Fig 4
1 To install the machine in cabinet, posi-
tion machine head on cabinet platform
so that holes on bottom of machine
match those on board Insert washers
and screws and tighten into place. (Fig
1) (Follow instructions provided with
Sears Cabinet Screws and washers are
supplied with cabinetl)
2 A separate base and cover is available to
carry the machine when needed
To install machine in carrying case, set
machine into base, with word FRONT in
base facing you (Fig. 2)
Piece cover on machine with word
"SEARS" on handle facing you° The
case slopes in the same direction of the
machine, (Fig 3)
Push the speed control plug onto three-
prong connector. Plug machine cord into
any 1t0-120 volt walt outlet. Turn on
power by pushing light and power
switch. (Fig. 4)
Spool pins are packed in accessory box.
Screw thread spool pins in place securely
with a screw driver Position nylon discs
as shown in illustration
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t. Remove the extension table from the
machine by folding the support leg up
and pulting table to the left (Fig 1. :2)
2 To replace the table, simply slide it along
the free arm to its originaf position and
pIace supporting teg in down position
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1, Release clutch by turning clutch
knob toward you,
2, Draw thread from spool through
bobbin winder tension disc as
shown,,
3, Pull end of thread th[ough hole in
bobbin asshown,.
4. Place bobbin onto bobbin winder
shaft with end of thread coming
from the top of the bobbin,, Push
bobbin ,winder shaft to the right
until it clicks, Holding onto end of
thread, start machine, When bobbin
is slightly filled, snip off end of
thread.
5, Start machine. Wind thread until
bobbin winder' shaft releases,
6. Tighten clutch knob and remove
bobbin,
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t, Remove the extension table from
the machine by pulling it to the
left. Open the shuttle cover.
2,, Raise needle to its highest position
by rotating hand wheel toward you,,
3, To remove bobbin case from shut-
tle, putt open latch of bobbin case,
4, Pul! bobbin case straight out of
shuttle,
5. Insert bobbin into bobbin case
making sure thread is coming from
bobbin as shown.
6., Pull thread through slot of case as
shown.
7,, Pull thread under tension spring,
8. Holding latch open, position case
into shuttle, and release latch, Case
should lock into place when latch is
released.
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Place thread on spoot pin as shown
with thread coming from the back of
the spool Draw thread through the
top thread guides. Holding the spool
stationary with right hand, putl the
end of the thread between the tension
discs as shown. Pull the spring wire
loop up and past the top hook until
the thread can be slipped into the
hook (See Fig. 2), When the thread is
released, the spring wire loop wilt re-
turn to position (See Fig.. 3) with
thread in proper place. Release spool
of thread and continue to thread
machine exactly as shown. Needle
must always be threaded in direction
as shown in Fig. 4.
Hotd needle thread loosety in left hand
and rotate hand wheel toward you one
complete turn. Bring bobbin thread up
by pulling upper thread. (Fig.. 5}
Probably the most important control on your machine is this one that regulates
your top thread tension. It consists of discs between which the thread passes.
The pressure on these discs is regulated by turning the dial.. The higher the num-
ber, the tighter the tension
There are many reasons for having to reset your tension The best tension for
one fabric may not be correct for another.. The required tension depends upon
the stiffness of the fabric, thickness of the fabric, numbers of layers of fabric be-
ing sewn, as wel! as the type of stitch you are making..
It is best to test the stitching on a scrap of the fabric you are using before
starting to make a garment
(_) Upper thread too tight
......._ Decrease Tension
(_ Upper thread too loose
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Increase Tension
Bobbintensionrequiresadjustinglessfrequentlythantheupperthreadtension.
If thestitchissatisfactorybuttheseamispuckered,it maybenecessaryto
loosenthetensiononboththetopandbottomthreads..Besuretobalancethem
asindicatedonPage9.
When adjusting the tension on the bobbin case, make slight adjustments with a
screwdriver.
Turn Counter- Clockwise
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Turn Clockwise
Theeasiestwaytochecktensionsistosewamediumzig zag stitch on the fabric
you wilt be using, Use the appropriate type of thread and needle., Use different
colors of thread on the bobbin and upper spool
Sew a line of medium zig-zag stitches The bobbin thread should not show on
the top of the fabric
Adjust the top tension if necessary to achieve the stitcll formation mentioned
above
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TOP SIDE OF FABRIC
Thiscontrolregulatesthewidthof thestitchyouselect..THEHIGHERTHE
NUMBER-THEWIDERTHESTITCH.Youmayvaryyourzigzagstitchwidth
byadjustingthiscontroltothesettingyoudesire.
Thiscontrolmustbeseton,,,,,,,,positioninordertodostraightstitching°
Thestitchlengthcontrolregulates the length of the stitch you select. THE
HIGHER THE NUMBER-THE SHORTER THE STITCH.
The number on stitch length control indicates the approximate number of
stitches per' inch. The stitch setting you use will be determined by the thickness
of the fabric you are sewing.
A longer stitch setting should be used for thicker fabric or more layers of fabric_
The middle range of the control is the 10-12 stitch per inch range which is the
most commonly used..
A basting stitch is made by using the longest possible stitch setting-6 stitches per
inch.
The white & green marking _ on the control is the setting used for the
shortest stitches such as in Satin Stitching.
The marking _ on the control is the setting used for" darning or embroidering,
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In addition to the obvious controls of your machine, there are other small
regulators and controls to aid you in using your sewing machine
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Push down the outer ring of the pressure regulator., This will release the pressure
on the presser foot, (See above)
To increase the pressure, push down inner pin until a suitable pressure is
obtained,.
Insufficient pressure may cause poor feeding of the fabric, skipped stitches, or
difficulty in guiding the fabric, If feed dogs or presser foot marks appear on the
fabric, reduce the pressure.
When sewing multiple thickness or heavy fabric, reduce the pressure. Increase
pressure when sewing lighter weight fabrics
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The light and power switch shown in
Fig. 1 provides the electric current for'
the motor as wetl as the light In order
to operate the machine, this switch
must be on,
To turn on the light, depress the
switch,, If you are interrupted while
sewing and must leave the machine un-
attended, just turn off the switch and
the machine cannot be started ac-
cidentally,
The sewing light is located in the face
cover as shown,, To replace the bulb,
turn the light off and open the face
cover,. Push the bulb up and turn the
bulb counter-clockwise and remove it
from the socket
Push a new butb in and turn it
clockwise,
NOTE:
First, unplug the machine prior to re-
moving and replacing the bulb Be
aware that the light bulb may be
warm
Fig 2
CorneringGuide
Seam guides are printed on either side
of the needle plate to aid you in guid-
ing your fabric, THE GUIDE LINE
EXTENDING ALONG THE RIGHT
SIDE OF THE NEEDLE PLATE IS
THE "ALL IMPORTANT" 5/8"
SEAM LINE
The cornering guides are convenient
when turning a square corner 5/8"
from the fabric edge,. See next section
of this book for directions.,
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To aid you in the placement of heavy
fabrics under the presser foot, the
lever can raise foot beyond the normal
"up" position.. This is also an aid in
changing your presser feet
Fig° 1
Use KENMORE needles_ The size of
the needle should conform with tbe
size of the thread and both should be
suitable to the fabric (See next page),
Never use a bent needle or one with a
blunt point..
Fig, 1_ shows you the exact length of
your needle. Be sure you never use one
in your machine that is not this exact
length,
"Q Needle" with blue shank is avail.
able at any store or service center of
Sears Roebuck and Co, or Simpson
Sears Limite& This special needle is
to be used when sewing certain knits
and difficult synthetic fabrics, If you
experience skipped stitches in any of
your sewing, use "'Q Needle",
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Raise needle bar to its highest position
by turning the hand wheel toward
you, Loosen the needle clamp screw,
Holding the needle with the flat side
away from you, slip the needle into
the needle bar, When it is in as far as it
will go, tighten the needle clamp screw
with a screwdriver,,
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THREAD SIZE
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Fine Mercerized Cotton
Silk A
50 Mercerized Cotton
Polyester CoretCotton
Wrap
Silk A
50 Mercerized Cotton
Mercerized Heavy-Duty
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A
Heavy Duty Mercerized
Cotton
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A
Buttonhole Twist
(Use as top thread only)
Polyester Core Cotton
Wrap
50 Mercerized Cotton
RECOMMENDED
STITCH LENGTH
SETTING
t 2 stitches
per inch
10 to 12 stitches
per inch
8 to t0 stitches
per inch
8 stitches
per inch
6 stitches
per inch
I0 for Regular
or
6 for Stretch
S_itches
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To change the various presser feet,
raise the presser bar to its highest posi-
tion by lifting the presser foot lever.
Loosen the presser foot thumb screw,
choose the proper foot, insert from
the bottom Tighten the screw using
the large screw driver to make certain
the foot is secure.
A
8 C
You have been gwen a variety of presser' feet:
A. Zigzag Foot
B.. Satin Stitch Foot
C. Zipper Foot
NOTE:
Additionat feet and attachments are available at most large retail stores or
through the catalog. Please select attachments for' left needle position with
low bar.
Nowthatyouarefamiliarwiththecontroisoilyourmachineandwiththeac-
cessoriesprovidedfor[tiemachine,youarereadytostarttosewwithyournew
l<enmoresewingmachineBelowaresomegoodhabitstofolloweachtimeyou
sitdowntosew:
1,, Test the needte it should be straight, propedy set and sharp on the point° It
should be the correct size for the fabric and thread being used.. Do not be
afraid to change your needle frequently, Many of the new fabrics made of
synthetic blends tend to dull the needles more easily than fabrics made of
natural fibers,,
2.. Before placing the material on the machine, see that the ends of the threads
have been drawn about 4 inches to the rear of the machine. Hold on to
threads during the sewing of the first 3 or 4 stitches of the seam_
3, Test the machine stitch on a scrap of fabric you plan to use. The fabric
should be double thickness,, Adjust the machine for the length of stitch and
tension suitable to your fabric,
4, Fabric should be placed under the presser foot with the bul!< of the material
to the left of the needle and the right edge of the material placed on the 5/8"
seam marking on the needle plate when making a simple seam,
5, Run the machine at a slow even speed,, The more pressure you put on the
speed control, the faster the machine will sew.,
6, Fasten each seam by back tacking at the beginning and end of the seam.,
7 Atways finish sewing each seam with the needle at its highest point.
8 Guide the fabric gently with your hand in front of the needle, Never pull or
hold the fabric in such a way that the normal feeding is altered,
9.. When turning the hand wheel manually, always turn it toward you,
GARMENT CONSTRUCTOON STITCHES
STRARGHT STOTCHONG
Set your machine just as shown in the
illustration in order to straight stitch,
tt is important each dial has the fol-
lowing settings:
SETTINGS
Stretch Stitch Control ....... Horizontal
Stitch Width Control .............. !iii
Stitch Length Control ......... 12 to 6
Zigzag Presser Foot
You will find in garment construction that you are doing two types of sewing °
temporary and permanent,.
1, Temporary stitching-Usually the longest stitch possible and often done on a
single layer' of fabric,, The various types of temporary stitching are:
Basting
Stay stitching
Guide line marking
2 Permanent stitching-This is the actual stitching that holds the garment to-
gether, Much of this stitching is visible on the outside of the garment and
therefore must be good looking..
The best length stitch to use for medium weight fabrics is 10-12 stitches per
inch. This is in the middle range of the Stitch Length Control
You must remember to lengthen the stitch for heavier fabrics, multiple layers of
fabric and thicker seams, Some of these seams are:
Common two layer seams
Curved two layer seams
Top stitched three layer seams
Top stitched four layer seams
When you have two seams crossing each other with considerable thickness, sew
slowly and carefully sothe seam will be asstrong as possible in this area,
FASTENING A SEAM
Be sure both threads are drawn back under the presser foot, Lower needle into
fabric about 1/2 inch from beginning of seam, Turn the reverse stitch control
clockTvise and stitch in reverse until needle reaches beginning of seam,, Release
control and complete seam.. When you reach the end, turn the control clockwise
and sew back over' 1/2 inch of completed seam,
TURNING A SQUARE CORNER
To turn a square corner 5/8" from the
fabric edge, stop stitching with the
needle tip piercing the fabric, when
reaching the cornering guide as shown..
Raise the presser foot, turn fabric.
New stitching line will align with 5/8"
seam guide on side of needle plate.
Lower the presser foot and begin
stitching in new direction.
ZgGZAG STiTCHiNG
SETTINGS
Stretch Stitch Control ...... Horizontal
Stitch Width Control ....... ! to 5
Stitch Length Contro! ......... Any Number
Zigzag Presser Foot
This type of stitching greatly expands
the use of your machine, This is the
feature that enables you to overcast
seams, applique and buttonhole.,
Simply use the settings indicated in
the illustration for the simple zigzag.
Follow directions given in the follow-
ing pages for more specific uses.
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OVERCASTING
This is one of the more frequently
used zigzag stitches in garment const-
ruction You may want to overcast
along the raw edge of each seam allow-
ance or fold the raw edge toward the
garment and stitch.
Fig 1 shows the raw edge finished.
Fig. 2 illustrates the folded edge
stitched
Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric
just short of the outside edge. Raw or
worn edges of older garments can be
overcast to prevent further raveling.
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STRAgGHT STRETCH
STgTCHING
SETTINGS
Stretch Stitch Control ......... Vertical
Stitch Width Control ........ IIII
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Stitch Length Control ......... 6
Zigzag Presser Foot
Use this stretch stitch with knitted
fabric and other fabrics that stretch,.
Sew as you do with regular straight
stitch seaming,. The seam may be pres-
sed open as with any regular seam, but
wil! stretch if necessary,
This is also a good stitch to use on
curved seams regardless of the type of
fabric, Any seam that will receive a
great deal of strain when worn should
be sewn with the stretch stitch, Use in
children's shorts and slacks as well as
adult sports clothes_
ZDGZAG STRETCH
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SETTINGS
Stretch Stitch Control ..........Vertical
Stitch Width Control ............. 2 to 5
Stitch Length Contro! ......... 6
Zigzag Presser Foot
Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that
you might use a zigzag stitch, This
stitch can be used as a decorative top
stitch as welt,
Aftertl_ebasicconstr[_ctionof yourgarmentisfinished,tiserearestillmany
finishingtouchestobecloneToaidyourcompletionofyourgarment,theKen-
moret_asbeendesignedtodothefollowingtasksthatformerlyhadtobedone
byhand
SA'_N S'TFCH_NG
SETTINGS
Stretch Stitch Control .... Horizontal
Stitch Width Control ........ 2 to 5
Stitch Length Control ..... Green Zone
Satin Stitch Foot
Closely spaced zigzag stitches are called satin stitches This is an attractive stitch
used for appliqueing, buttonhole making.
Whenever you are using this stitch, it is well to remember to loosen the tension
of the top thread slightly. The wider the stitch you make, the looser the tension
should be.
If you are stitching on a very soft fabric, it is well to use a backing of tissue
paper or interfacing for a well formed stitch.. Puckering of the materia! wilt be
eliminated and the bobbin thread will not be visible on the top side of the fabric..
As with all special stitches, it is best to make a sampie design on your fabric
before starting the design on the garment
APPLIIQLIE_RIG
SETTINGS
Same aswith Satin Stitching
Select an applique design to be applied
to your garment and baste it in place
Satin stitch around the raw edge of the
applique completely covering the edge
You may want to do this with a con-
trasting color of thread or self color,
BUTTONHOLEMAlt{.QNG
SETTINGS
Stretch Stitch Controi ....... Horizontal
Stitch Width Control ............ Green Zone
Stitch Length Control ........... Green Zone
Satin Stitch Foot
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Always make a practice buttonhole on
a scrap of fabric you plan to use, Try
the buttonhole with the button you
wil! use,,
Always use an interfacing in area of
garment where buttonholes are placed,
Tissue paper or regular interfacing can
be used, Tear paper away after
stitching, if it is used.
Mark the buttonhole length at both
ends and also the center" line See Fig, 1
Set Stitch Width Control to Green
Zone,, Stitch forward on left side of
buttonhole until desired length is ob-
tained, Stop with needle in fabric on
right side of stitching, (Point A). See
Fig, 2
Raise Presser Foot with needle in
fabric and turn fabric around 180
degrees using needle as a pivot, See
Fig 3
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Fig. 5
Lower Presser Foot and stitch one
stitch to left by turning Hand Wheel
toward you and raise needle, See Fig 4,
Set Stitch Width Control to 5 and
make bartack with a few stitches and
raise needle See Fig, 5
Set Stitch Width Control to Green
Zone and sew other side of buttonhole
stopping a few stitches before desired
length and raise needle, See Fig 6
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Set Stitch Width Control to 5 and
make bartack a few stitches See Fig 7
Remove fabric from machine,
Depending upon the fabrics on which you are sewing, or your own preference in
buttonholes, you may slightly decrease the width of the sides and the spaces in
the center by varying the stitch width settings.
ZIPPER APPLICATION
SETTINGS
Stretch Stitch Control .... Horizontal
Stitch Width Control ........... 0
Stitch Lengfl_ ControI ......... 12
Zipper Foot
foot
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Fig, 3
REGULAR ZIPPER
Pin or baste zipper to fabric and place
the work in position under the presser
foot.. Loosen the zipper foot adjusting
screw to set the foot on the left side of
the needle, and sew the left side zipper
as shown.. (Fig. 1) To sew the right-
side zipper, loosen the screw and bring
the foot to the right side of the needle.
INVISIBLE ZIPPER
Adjust the foot so the needle is sewing
through the center hole of the foot
and one groove of the foot is riding on
the teeth of the zipper', See Fig, 2, Fol-
low the zipper manufacturer's instruc-
tions,
After zipper has been inserted, finish
sewing seam by shifting foot to side
position sewing through side notch
CORDING
Foot can also be used to make cording
for slipcovers etc, Cover a cord with a
strip of bias fabric and sew asshown in
Fig,,3
NOTE:
Use "Law Bar Sewing Machine ZIP-
PER FOOT" (6757) for "invisible
zipper" and "cording", which will be
obtained at any stores of Sears Roe-
buck and Co, and Simpsons-Sears
Limited
BUTTON SEWING
SETTINGS
StretchStitchControl...... Horizontal
StitchWidthControl..........Mustbe
adjusted
StitchLengthControl....... :_i_
ZigzagPresserFoot
1,
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3.
4 k
5.
Align two holes of button with slot
of presser foot and lower foot to
hold the button securely,
Turn hand wheel manually until
needle point isjust above button,
Adjust stitch width control so
needle will enter left hole of the
button,
Turn hand wheel again by hand so
needle enters second hole,, Readjust
stitch width if necessary° Stitch a
number of times.
Finish sewing with an extra two
inches of thread remaining, Draw
these threads to reverse Side of gar-
ment and tie,
BAR TACKgNG
SETTINGS
Stretch Stitch Control ......... Horizontal
Stitch Width Control ..............1 to 5
Stitch Length Control ..........Green Zone
Zigzag Presser Foot
This stitch is similar to a very short
satin stitch and is used to reinforce
points of strain such as corners of
pockets and straps on lingerie.
Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches,
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SETTINGS
StretchStitchControl........Horizon[al
StitchWidthControl ,_
.............. _H
Stitch Length Control .......... _i#
No Presser Foot
Remove presser foot, stretch fabric be-
tween embroidery hoops with hole
centered Draw the bobbin thread up
through the fabric by holding the top
thread and taking one stitch at the
spot where you wish to start darning_
Lowering the presser bar, start sewing
at a slow to medium speed, Move the
fabric back and forth with a steady
rhythm to cover the darning area.
When it is covered, turn the fabric and
sew another layer of stitching across
the first layer of stitching.
This sewing machine can be used like a
flat bed machine, but easily converts
to free arm machine by removing the
extension table
The free arm enables you to sew
tubular types of pieces more easily
Just slip the sleeve or pants leg on the
free arm as shown above..
You will find many uses for this free
arm feature such as:
1 Mend elbows and knees of garments
more easily
2. Sew in sleeves more easily This is
especially true when sewing smaller
garments
3 Applique, embroider or hem
around edges of cuffs or pants legs
4. Sewing in elastic casings 'n skirts or
_3ants at the waistline
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Fig 1 Cleaning the feed dogs with a
brush,,
To insure the best possible operation
of your machine, it is necessary to
keep the essential parts clean at all
times, Using a small brush, remove the
lint that accumulates in the shuttle
area and around the feed dogs,
Fig,.2 Parts of the Shuttle Assembly
Lever-_
4_Lever
Shuttle Assembly
ShuttIe Race Cover
Pointed --_
hook Shuttle
Shuttle driver
!
Shuttle Race
To
,
Clean the Shuttle Area:
This area must be kept free of dust,
lint and occasional tangled thread,
Raise the needle bar to its highest
point and remove the bobbin case_
Push levers of shuttle race aside and
lift shuttle race cover and shuttle
out,
3, Clean the shuttle race with small
brush,
4., Put a drop of oil on the center pin
of the shuttle and shuttle race, (see
arrows)
To Replace Shuttle Assembly:
1, Position shuttle race as illustrated
so that race is forming half moon
on the left side of the machine
2, Hold shuttle by center- pin and posi-
tion shuttle so as to form a half
moon on the right side Pointed
hook will be on the bottom,
3. Place shuttle race cover into place
over shuttle assembly.
4, Snap the levers into position
Fig. 2
Remove arm cover plate to oil points indicated in top of machine head. To re-
move cover plate, loosen up two top screws and lift the cover plate as illustrated
below,,
ODLI[_G Uf'_JDERSI_©E
Tilt machine head back and remove bottom covers to oil points indicated on
underside of machine, To remove bottom covers, remove screws (A), (B}, (C},
and (D) as shown below,
®
D C
®
--- A
Open face cover plate and oil points in illustration
PARTS LIST
5
4
6
9 I0 lI
I4 15 16 17 t8 19
iPAR3TSL!S_
All partslistedhereinmaybeorderedfromanySears,RoebuckandCo,or
Simpsons-SearsLimitedstoreorservicecenter.
WHENORDERINGREPAIRPARTS,ALWAYSGIVETHEFOLLOWING
INFORMATION:
1,PARTNUMBER 2,PARTDESCRIPTION
3, MODELNUMBER 4..NAMEOFITEM
If thepartsyouneedarenotstockedlocally,yourorderwil!beelectronically
transmittedtoaSearsRepairPartsDistributionCenterforexpeditedhandling,
Re[.No., PartNo,, Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
t2
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
47
6510
*6862
t939
8286
2273
6550
6551
6552
6553
6554
*6746
36353
40390
6870
593401008
*6757
*6864
6797
40164
33379
6830
41670
41669
*6889
Shuttle
Bobbin case
Bobbin box with 10 bobbins
Bobbin winder rubber ring
Thread spool pin
Nylon disc
Noo 9 Single needles (BRN)
No, 11 Single needles (ORG)
No,, 14 Single needles (RED)
No, 16 Single needles (PUR)
No, 18 Single needles (GRN)
"Q NEEDLES'%
Needle clamp with screw
Standard zigzag foot
Satin stitch foot
Zipper foot
Zipper foot
Needle threader
Light bulb
Motor belt
Motor belt
Buttonhole opener
Large screw driver
Small screw driver
Oil and lint brush
*These items are not furnished with the machine, but may be ordered per
instructions above,
WARRANTY
FULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEAD
For 25 years from the first day of use in your home. Sears wilt,
free of charge, repair defects in roateriai or workmanship which
appear in the sewing machine head
FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
OF SEWING MACHINE
For two years from the first day of use in your home. Sears will.
free of charge, repair defects in material or workmanship which
appear in the electrical equipment of the sewing machine, includ-
ing motor, wiring, switch and speed control
FULL 90- DAY WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS AND MECHANICAL
ADJUSTMENTS
For 90 days from the first day of use in your ilome. Sears will
free of charge, replace any parts and provide mechanical service
necessary for proper operation o! the sewing machine, except for
normal maintenance
To obtain warranty service described above, simply contact the nearest
Sears store or Service Center throughout the United States..
This warranty gives you specific legat rights and you may atso have
other rights which very from state to state
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. • Sears Tower, BSC 41_3,Chicago, IL 60684
SEWING MACHINE
ii: Now that you have purchased your Sewing Machine, should a
need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any
Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck and Co.o
i:i:::: Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.
The model number of your Sewing Machine will be shown on
your nomenclature plate on the back of your Sewing Machine.
See Section 1, page 3 for location.,
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION :
i *MODEL NUMBER *NAME OF ITEM "PART DESCRIPTION
if the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be li:::::
electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution
Center for handling.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COo, Chicago, IL 60_:_4U.S.A.
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