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SEARS, ROEBUCK Dear Homemaker, CONGRATULATIONS! have just purchased a Kenmore Sensor Sew 70, a sewing you, do both decorative utility sewing more possible. This machine can take the guesswork, the frustrating eliminating hand-sewing. By just pressing a button reinforce a sleeve or darn socks, create...
SECTION KNOW YOUR MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabunet is Available Locate and Identify the Parts Locate and Identify the Accessories SECTION PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine, , ... • Plug _n the Machine and Switch on the Power Set the Foot Control...
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Sew a Button Put m a Zipper ... SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES Chart of Sewing Functrons Stitch Pattern Chart Straight Stitches Straight Stitch TopstJtching Position Your Needle for Topstitching • Pintucking Quilting =, Gathering Outline Stretch Straight Stretch Saddle Stitch Zigzag Stitches Bastc Zigzag •...
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Sears retail store or through our general catalog. Whenever you're ready to sew, so is your sewing p] ace. Another option . buy a Carrying Case , _ then your Kenmore goes anywhere, can be stored anywhere. Fig, 1 Fig. 2...
Set Up the Machine • Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power /Machine /socket .Machine ./plug Power S_JppIv NOTE: Before inserting plug rnto your machine, be sure power sw_tch Check your outlet to be sure _t is a !10to Volt AC outlet.
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Set Up the Machine (Continued) • Set the Foot Control _0o_ conirol foot control regulates the speed which you sew. Posit_on the foot controI as shown, w_th your heel on the floor. increase speed, gently press down with the bail of your foot.
Adjust the Presser Foot Lever Presser Foot Lever raises lowers your presser foot. can ratse it about 1/4" higher for easy removal presser foot to help place heavy tabncs under the presser foot. Thread Cutter don't need a scissors to cut the thread cutter on the back of the Presser Bar above the presser foot Puli thread...
Fit the tabs into the slot, as shown. With your thumb and index finger, gently snap m. as shown. n table "_ Tab Your Kenmore Sensor 70 can do tree sewing. This feature makes sewing easy for: bar tacking to reinforce pockets,...
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e sewing b uttons o nsleeves, * Stitching s leeves, watstbands, pantlegs, darmng s ocks o rmending knees, elbows, waistabands, orareas ofwear i n children's clothes. oranycircular garment area. etc.
Know What the Presser Feet Will Do The Presser feet are an important feature of this machine. what each foot does m order to use them effectively, Most of the presser feet are stored m the Foot Storage the top cover, Satin stitch toot...
o Presser Foot Types Zigzag Foot Zigzag toot Use this foot both straight and zigzag stitching. black button on the right side of the foot sets the foot to rema=n rigid so that can sew on heavy fabrics. (See p. 36 for detailed instructions.) Stitch...
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PresserFoot Types (Continued) D, Quilter Quilter This attachment turns your zlgzag foot into a quilting foot. See p. 54 for detailed instructions. Stitch Pattern E, Zipper Foot Zipper toot This foot can be set to sew on each s=de of your zipper.
G. Blind Stitch Hem Foot hem foot Blind stitch this foot perfect blind hemming. The foot has ridges on the bottom to keep the fabric from slipping and a guide screw on top to guide the folded edge of your hem.
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Needle _ts larger eye will hold heavier Needle punches troy holes in leather needles other than Kenmore needles, be sure the needle fits the shown above. A longer or shorter or break. Needle for barbed or blunt point.
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Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart NEEDLE FABRIC SIZE COLOR Lightweight: Batiste, Dimity, Chiffon, Polyester SUlks° Fine Lace, Organza, Wrap 11*ORANGE Fine Mercerized Crepe, Taffeta, Voile, Silk Organdy Medium Weight: Cotton_ Cotton Blends, 50 Mercerized Percale, Gingham, 14-RE D Polyester Shantung, Pique,...
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Prepare the Bobbin Put Thread on the Spool Ordinary spool Large _ _pooI spoo_ holder //////_._ Small spool Small "_,_> .,.i---_ Spool NOTE: Your spool tilts upward ease pulling thread spool. You have two spool holders: small large (under cover) (in your accessory box).
To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine Gently push down pfastic bobbin cover and slide it towards you, Set aside, 2° Lift out the bobbin, as shown. • Wind the Bobbin ® Pull the Clutch away from the machane to stop wind the bobbin.
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Prepare the Bobbin (Continued) _iens=tSeu= NOTE: Pattern Indicator will read "SP" winding the bobbin. Press the foot control gently to start the machine, NOTE: After the bobbin ts slightly filled, stop and cfip the thread from the top of the bobbin. Slowly start machine...
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Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder bobbin into bobbin Pult holder that thread feeds toward counter-clockwise (left). slot @, ® about inches thread Then pull toward through tension through the slot Slide the bobbm thread clockwise back of the machine the bobbin.
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Prepare Your Top Thread = Check Your Presser Foot Your presser foot ts held in place by a Foot Holder. snaps on the foot holder, which _sseldom removed. If you need to remove or attach the foot holder, To Remove: Each presser foot merely here is what...
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e Change the Presser Foot Use the correct presser foot the stitch Stitch Pattern Chart and the detailed directions presser feet. To snap off Needle posit$on bu_ton To Snap Off the Presser Foot: Press the Up/Down Needle Position Button highest position.
Prepare Your Top Thread (Continued) Thread Your Needle NOTE: The numbered steps below toilow the numbers NOTE: Dotted lines show places where the thread Press the thread Ho[d thread, as shown, down until it clicks and comes down under hook in the top cover thread guide.
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Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread Hold the top thread lightly with your left hand. Press the Up/Down Needle Postt_on Button twice. Bring the bobbin thread up by pulling the top thread. Pull both threads under and back the presser foot. Leave 3 to 4 inches of thread clear.
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Prepare Your Top Thread (Continued) = Adjust the Top Thread Tension r" Right sicle of _abrlc Loos_%_ For Straight Stitch The ideal straight stitch will have threads locked fabnc, as shown above, magnified to show detail. if you look at the stitch, front and back, you...
For Zigzag Stitch Check the tension of your zigzag stitch by sewing fabric ptan to usa. Also use the type of thread different colors on the bobbin and the upper spool. In the ideaf zigzag stitch, bobbin threads will fabric. See below correct appearance.
Up!Down Needle PosR_on Button Button and the control panel of your Kenmore and know what _t is doing at att times. are and how to use them. Each t_me you press a control w_th the Up/Down Needle Poslt_on Button...
Up/Down Needle Position Button When you press this button, the needle will go up or down. if the needle _s up and you press this button, the needle lowest posit_on. If the needle _s down and you press this button, htghest posJt_on.
Pattern indicator Screen s_.s=rs_=7= (0 ~ 9} This digit indicator screen lights up to show what stitch pattern you are using. NOTE: When turn your machine, indicator will automatically show straight stitch To Select a Stitch Pattern: Press numbers indicate which pattern you want to use.
Memory Button Clear Button 5ensurSem The Clear The Memory Button, with its memory indicator light, will "memorize" your pattern pattern selection. Your machine matically remember stitch patterns, : the straight including the Auto-Lock, which auto- Clear matlcalfy reinforces or locks the stitch clear have chosen.
Stitch Width and Length Buttons All stitches m your Sensor Sew 70 are pre-set for the best stitch length and width, but if you wish to change the settings how: set stitch width and length with these two (Use one at a time. The machine will remember...
Stitch Length Button This button sets the stitch length for both straight When press the stitch Jength button, the stitch the indicator screen will show the pre-set stitch length: "2.0" for straight stitching "1.5" for zIgzag stitching NOTE: The range of stitch length depends on the stitch pattern you select. To Decrease the Stitch Length:...
Reverse S titch and Auto-Lock Buttons Both of these buttons will secure seams. Reverse Stitch Button {manual no memory) Use this button secure seams reinforce the seams and the top edges of pockets Press and hold the reverse stitch button. The machine wilt sew in reverse until you release the button.
The Stitching skills covered in this section require some special skill from you. other stitches, your machine does most work. Even if you are skilled at these stitches, wil] want learn features of this machine that may be new to you. Use the Seam Guides Needle plate...
Sew on Heavy Fabrics i lll_ ,,,, Use this skill when sewing from 3 to 12 layers of fabric, welt seams when hemming ieans. Use Foot A (Zigzag foot) w lth the black spring button. NOTE: This black button ]ocks the foot so it does not give with Sew as usual.
Basting Set the Machine Thread tension 0 to 2.5 A: Zigzag toot Pressure Darm ng plate dial: Blue needle No. t 1 ... J Use the darmng plate for basting. (See p. 36 for details.) Use this stitch baste seams tailor tack tack quilt...
Darning Set the Machine ! [] @GCOl loeb \Press Thread tension 3_o6 Satin stitch tOOt Pressure dial: "1 Darmng plate Put the darning plate on the needle plate (see p. 36). Stretch fabric with hole center embroidery hoops, as shown. Lower the presser bar and sew at a slow speed.
Sewa Button Set the Machine 5-_Z_tSI_uJ oCE @DD@D Press 7" Stitch width controf button Thread tenston 3to 7 B: Transparen_ buttonhole fooI Darning piate Left hoie Right ... J Use the darning plate for button sewing (see p. 36). Match the button holes to the horizontal slot...
Put in a Zipper It's as easyas A -- B -- C Set the Machine \Press Thread tension 3to6 E. Zipper foot he pIn on the left hand s_de ISmimili_ Attach the zipper foot, as shown. To sew on the right side of the zipper, attach the presser bar to the right...
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Zipper teeth Sew in the zfpper, Fold back Jeft seam allowance shown, Turn under the right seam allowance form a 1/8"' foid. Place the zipper teeth next to the 1/8" fold and pin in place. NOTE: sure zipper (the stider) is at the of the garment.
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Put in a Zipper (Continued) Right side of fabric Right side of fabric 10, Close zipper turn fabric right side up. Spread flat. Right s_de of fabric Remove the zipper foot and attach presser bar to the left pLns on the zipper foot.
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This section, discussing the many stitches available variations and overlaps, but generally the stitches However, you may know what you want to sew but may not be aware of the stitch to use to complete your sewing task. A Chart of Sewing Functions precedes the Chart of Stitch Patterns and the discussion of stltches, to aid you in locating quickly NOTE: If a stitch...
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Chart of Sewing Functions Now that are familiar with your machine and ready to sew, what going sew? following chart tells (in alphabetical sewing functions th_s machine performs and directs detailed instructions, many cases, you stitches, FUNCTION STITCH PATTERN(S) APPLIQUE 15/16 BARTACK 10/14...
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Straight Stitches When you turn on your machine, +t is auto- mat_catfy set to sew a straight s_itch (pattern Stratght Stitch Set the Machine lIo++++tt Press Thread tension 2to6 H: Stra+ght toot Zigzag toot The Stitch and Its Uses use your bas+c strmght st+tch +n many...
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Topstitching Set the Machine Press Thread tension 2to6 Zigzag toot Blind stitch hem toot The Stitch and its Uses Topstttchlng emphasizes lines of your garment and keeps seams and edges flat and crisp. Accent suits or bJouses with one or two rows topstttchmg around...
Straight Stitches (Continued) Position Your Needle for Topstitching The needle has three positions: left, center and right, To posttion the needle to the left: Press the stitch width control button, Press the stttch length/wLdth decrease button. stttch length/width indicator will show "L"...
Pintucking Set the Machine Press Thread tensfon 3to6 G+ Blind stitch hem _.oot The Stitch and Its Uses Pintucks narrow tucks spaced close together to add design interest on such +terns as blouses and pillowcases. One pintuck form a permanent front crease on knit pants.
Straight Stitches (Continued) • Quilting Set the Mach{ne Press Thread tenstion 3to6 D: Quilter A: Zigzag toot H: Straight toot The Stttch and its Uses Quiftmg is stitching layers fabric together with batting between dimension and warmth. Traditionally, quilting has been used for covers, but now ut is used everywhere.
Gathering Set the Machine 5_rS_u,t !I[] QG[] I GCB I Press Thread tension 1 t04 A: Zigzag foo_ The Stitch and Its Uses Use this stitch to gather trims, skirts, sleeves at the top, you want more fullness. will need two rows of stitches. Here*s How (for medium...
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Outline Stretch Set the Machine f[] GQit Thread tension 3to6 A: Zigzag toot Blue needle No. 11 The Stitch and Its Uses This stitch pattern, a variation of the straight stitch, is a narrow stretch stitch designed eliminate puckering on knit fabncs and bias seams.
Straight Stretch Set the Machine QQ ®/I Thread tension Zigzag toot H: Straight toot The Stitch and its Uses This stitch is the stretch variation straight stitch, especially developed for knJts and stretch fabrics. This stttch atso be used for topstitching. A NOTE ON STRETCH STITCHING...
Saddle Stitch Set the Machine cB@ N eD®ll Thread tension 2_o6 Zigzag toot Blind stitch hem too_ The Stitch and Its Uses saddle stitch is formed wtth one stitch forward, stitches backward, fourth stitch forward. can achieve a lovely hand-worked look when topstttchmg...
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Zigzag Stitches [] :_8] Basic Zigzag Set the Machine oOmpH ticm ooD J! Press Thread tension 2to5 A: Zigzag toot The Stitch and Its Uses The zigzag stitch is one of the most common and most versatile stitches on your machine.
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Zigzag Stitches [] (Continued) • Satin Stitch Set the Machine o]o G{ ]O0 0000 St_[ch w_dth:/_ as desired Press Press Thread tension Sz_tch Length: 0,2 to 1.0 t to 4 tor as desired} Pressure diaI:'i or 2 A: Z_gzag toot Sa_m stitch foot The Stitch and Its Uses...
o Overcasting Stitch Set the Machine Press Thread tension 2to5 C. Overedge toot The Stitch and Its Uses This zigzag variation very useful garment construction and in finishlng edges of any sewing project, Here's How black ridge brush guide wires on the overedge foot keep...
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Zigzag Stitches[] (Continued) = MultipLeZigzag [] Set the Machine S_rt_rS_u Thread tension 3to6 The Stitch and Its Uses The multlpfe zigzag Is a combination ztgzag straight stitch, muittple zigzag everywhere would the basic zigzag stitch. It has more strength, elasttcity, and is flatter than a regular...
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0veredge Seam Set the Machine 5_3euz Thread tension 3[o7 C. Overedge too[ The Stitch and Its Uses This stitch pattern combines the straight the zigzag stItches, using the overedge foot, stitch overcast seams one step, also reverse cycle prowde elasticity kmts extra strength...
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(Continued) Zigzag Stitches Knit Stitch Set the Machine EZ][Z]E ] Thread _enslon 3to6 ¢ Zigzag toot Set the Pressure Dia! "1", so that knit will retain its shape as you are sewing. ¢- The Stitch and Its Uses This kn=t stitch is ideal for sewing sw,mwear stretch velour, because...
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"t to 5 J: SIiding buttonhole toot Transparent buttonhole foot 22 23 2L/ 25 2_ 2q Rounded Keyhole The Kenmore Sensor Sew 70 can make three types of buttonholes: the Bartack the Rounded the Keyhole Use either the Transparent Buttonhole Foot...
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Buttonholes (Continued) Here's How NOTE: Before sew buttonholes on the actual practice buttonholes. Be sure to duplicate the fabric the seam conditions (folds, interfacing, the buttonhole position on the garment For Keyhole Buttonholes: Be sure the hole portion edge of the garment. Be sure your sewing...
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Press the first pattern selection button rounded for keyhole). Lower the needle to the top mark. NOTE: assure more uniform length and shape keep fabric bunched slightly all around (see illustration) as you sew the buttonhole, not pull tight in any direction, Barrack Rounded Buttonholes,...
Buttonholes iContinued) • Adjust the Stitch Density can adjust stitch density of the entire buttonhole or of only one sLde. stitch length button controts stitch dens=ty. It is pre-set at "0.4" Set the Machine Fine Coarse stitches st itches Stitch Density in Entire Buttonhole:...
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Corded Buttonholes Set the Machine I UII ++++, GQ I Stitch Width 4 to 5 Thread tension i to 5 J: Sliding buttonhole ,__-_/ foot B: Transparent buttonhole foot k,_. this procedure when want achieve tailored, more attractive ratsed button hole, Use filler cord...
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Hemming and Edging Stitches Hemming and Edging garments, table- cloths, napkins and craft items have often reqmred careful hand sewing produce a professional, fimshed look_ Now your Sensor Sew 70 can do these precision stitches much faster more precisely than you ever dreamed possible.
o Blind Hem Stitch {stretch) = Blind Hem Stitch lwoven) Set the Machine Thread tension 1 to4 G. Blind stitch hem toot The St=tches and Their Uses Here's How stretch Btind Hem Stitch is to be used stretch fabrics because is the stronger and more...
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Hemming and Edging Stitches Shell Stitch Set the Machine _5_uJ Thread tension 6to9 buttonhole toot B: Transparent F- Satin sti_ch foot The Stitch and Its Uses The Shell Stitch is formed by sewing a blind hem over folded fabrJc, Severa] rows of shef! stttchmg are called shetl tucks,...
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Scallop Stitch Set the Machine _SeJ'dW_e._.u "PO Thread tension 3to6 A: Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses Use this attractive scallop stitch create scallop edges decorate your sewing projects, such collars, pockets P]acemats, create delicate appearance on thin fabrics, such as chiffon, using a single layer of fabric with...
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Hemming and Edging Stitches Cut*Out Work Edging and Applique Set the Machine Thread tension I to4 F' Satin stitch \_j_" toot Pressure dial: The Stitch and its Uses Cut-Out Work and Applique are the major uses for this stitch, but Jt can also be used to provtde edgtng many...
Reinforcing Stitches Feather Stitch Set the Machine _e_,5_rSew rqrq Thread tension Zigzag toot The Stitch and Its Uses This stitch is strong, useful and decorative. tt can reinforce stretch and woven fabrics. spandex under- garments or decoratively hem elastic fabric. may also use this stItch...
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Reinforcing Stitches (Continued) = Fagoting Stitch Set the Machine GC E3 Thread tension 3_o7 Satin stitch foot The Stitch and fts Uses Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric create open work appearance design interest. other stitches that used fagoting, see stitch...
Elastic Casing Stitch Set the Machine I_ G_ lopQ@_ LC_C_® Thread tension 3to 7 ® Satin stitch foot The Stitch and Its Uses Use this stitch to replace bias tape casings such areas wrists waists. children's clothing, this stitch is especIally helpful, because it reduces...
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Decorate with Geometric Patterns Machine il DO®tf Thread tension Satin stttch toot The Stitches and Their Uses These stitches are purely decorative. can sew one row or several or vary the stitch width length special effects. Experiment on a scrap of fabric to see what specia! effects are possible.
Cross Stitch: Set the Machine il [] 5050cD!1 535050 oE0E3@OG ! [D 50Q l Thread tension 2to5 Satin stitch foot The Stitch and Its Uses can make beautiful designs with this embroidery stitch pattern, an half the time it would take if embroidered by hand.
Smocking [3-_ , Set the Machine Thread tension 1 to4 Satin stitch foot The Stitches and Their Uses Smocking isa delicate decorative treatment for children's clothes or women's blouses. (or anydecorativestitch) Step! Here's How Choose a soft, Cut the fabric gathering NOTE: Loosen...
Sand Stitch Set the Machine Thread tension 1 to4 F- SalJn stitch toot Pressure diai: I or 2 The Stitch and Its Uses The sand stitch fills in outlined embroidery designs. Here's How Outline the pattern with a Satin Stitch Set stitch width at "1.5",...
program stitch pattern combinations, press the pattern in the order shown. Set the Machine Satlnstitch fOOt One Cycle Stitching Press the Auto-Lock, Press Memory. Press the stitch pattern. Press Memory, Press the Auto-Lock, Press Memory. See the Pattern Single Unit Chart.
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= Pattern Single Units (Aid to Programming) r STITCHES OECORATIVE patterns shown in the upper cotumn are the umts of each pattern sewn when the memory button Js touched once. Each buttonhole is automatically tocked at the end. "Auto-Lock" stitch is already programmed on the buttonhole...
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Program Decorative stitch Pa_erns • To Adjust a Distorted Pattern Feed balance dia! If decorative stitch patterns are uneven when sew on a particular fabric, adjust them with the feed balance dial. (Continued) etc. Compressed Patterns: Correct turning feed toward "+"...
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Monogramming []--- FO_, []--- Your machine witf sew the 26 Letters of the alphabet, the period and leave a space, plus the numbers 0 to 9. You can program entire words and sentences. Step [-"x Each number and letter is automatically locked beginning and end so you can clip connecting...
Reduce the Size of Numbers and Letters Here's How 7 mm Program the stttch pattern comb+nat+ons. Press the foot control. When the needle comes to point(_(see screen shows pattern Adjust the stitch width and fength NOTE: Good proportions are: Stitch Width "'4"...
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Wl_at,to Do Wilen; PROBLEM The machine does not work. A single digit number A number The machine does not work and the The area of feed dogs is filled Pattern Indicator reads "'Er". and lint. Incorrect Improper Loose upper Pulling Irregular Stitches Light...
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What t0 DO when(c0ntinued) PROBLEM Monograms and buttonholes Machine identical, last few stitches, Incorrect size needte. Bent or blunt needle. incorrect setting of needle. Skipping Stitches Tight upper thread tension. Light pressure on presser foot. Starting Improper Tight Breaking Upper Thread Incorrect Sharp eye in needle,...
Replace the Light Bulb Unplug the machine and open the face cover. CAUTION! light bulb wilt be HOT. Protect your fingers when you handle Push bulb turn bulb counter-cLockwise to remove the new bulb in by turning clock- wise and pushing...
Clean the Bobbin Holder insure that your machine operates at its best, essentral parts clean at atl t_mes. The bobbin area can attract dust and lint. Your machine or knock loudly if a thread is caught. Follow these directions: Turn the power or unplug machine.
Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs Unplug machine and remove Take the presser foot and needle. bobbm Remove bobbin face cover plate. Remove the screw on the left s_de of the needle with the large screw drwer from your accessory box.
Oil the Underside Tilt the machine head back. Remove the bottom covers by loosening the two screws, the free arm. !Fig, Oil at the arrows shown in the illustration. (Fig. 2) NOTE : No other oiiing ts required, Oil the Face Cover Plate Fig.
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PARTS LIST (Continued) All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co. store or service center, WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS FOLLOWING INFORMATION: PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBER NAME OF ITEM If the parts need are not stocked locally, your electronically...
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HEAD Sears wi{l, free of charge, repair defects EQUIPMENT OF SEWING MACHINE Sears will, free of charge, repair defects equIpment of the sewing machine, including PARTS MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS Sears will, free of charge, replace machine, except for normal maintenance. CONTACT...