Sears KENMORE 385. 1264180 Manuel d'utilisateur

OWNER'_ MANUALMODELS 385. 1274180385. 1264180Or385. 1254180

: setl Up the MaChine (Continued}: ...= Free-Arm Sewing (Continued)Your sewing machine can do free arm sewing.This feature makes sewing easy for:bar

ThePresserfeetarean_mportantfeatureofth_smachine.Youneedtoknowwhateachfootdoesinordertouse them effectivefv.a Change the Presser FootUse the correct p

Know What the Presser Feet Will:Do (Continued)o Presser Foot Types (Continued)Buttonhole Guide FootfBu;_onho_e guide footUse thts foot for buttonholes

Choose Your Needle and ThreadYour choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sewingin your needle case, you will find the following col

Choose :Your Needle and Thread (Continued)Fabric, Needle. Thread and Stitch Length ChartFABRICLightwe=ght:Batiste, Dimity, Chiffon,Silks, Fine Lace, O

Prepare the Bobbino To Remove the Bobbin Case from the NlachineRemove the extension table fromthe machine by pulling it to theleft. Open the shuttle c

Prepare the Bobbin :(Continued)= Wind the Bobbin (Continued)fj /Draw thread from spool through bobbinwinder tension disc as shown... i¸¸ iiiii

= insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case\Place bobbin _n bobbin case Pull thread through slot of case Pull thread under tension Holding latch open. po

Prepare Your Top Thread€ Thread Your Needle@The numbered steps below follow the numbers on the illustrations.Dotted lines show places where the thread

i¸¸iii!ii!!i¸iiiiiiiiiii i!iii i!il! =_EFo1R SE5, Draw thread down and Intoth read gu ida.6. Pull the thread to the left and slip_t through the thread

SEARS. ROEBUCK AND CO.Dear Customer;You have just {nvested m a very fine zigzag sewing machine. Before using your new Kenmore machine,please pause for

Adjust the Top Thread Tension iTop side of fabricthreadSetting markLoose__TightenFor Straight StitchThe ideal straight stitch will have threads locked

For Zigzag StitchIn the correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads witl not show on top of thefabric and the top threads will show slighttv on the unde

Stitch SelectorIVlode___l12741 Model 12641 Model 12541Se_[mg mark Setting mark Setting rnarkx.NkThe stitch selector control not onty determines the st

Stitch Length Controt Adjusting Stretch StitchBalanceReverse Stitch Control6 8 12240i iThe stitch length control regulates thelength of the stitch.The

Starting To SewNow that you are familiar with the controls on your machine and with the accessories provided for the machine, you are readv to start t

Stitch Foot Other Thread Stttch Uses Refer to PageStitch Selecto r Attach. Tens=on LengthDarmng 2 _ 6 6 _ 12 Regular seams, zippers, topstitchlng, dar

Practical Stitch Chart (Continued)Stitch Other Needle Thread StitchSelector Attach. Tens=on Length1 _ 4 S V L Use m smocking or as e decorat=ee stitch

Practical Stitch Chart (Continued)StitchSATIN STITCHSHELLSTITCH(Models1241and12642)SERGING(Models 12741 and12642)BOXSTITCHING{Model 12741 ontV)ELASTIC

Straight StitchesStraight StitchSet the MachineStItch sr_lectorUStitch lengthTop thread tension control 6 to 12control 2 to 6 /S_Straight toot Zigzag

afUse the Darning PlateSometimes when you sew, you wantto controt the fabric Vouself.The Darning Plate covers the feed dogsso that they do not touch t

TABLEOFCONTENTSSECTION 1.SECTION 2.SECTION 3.t<NOW YOUR MACHINEA Portable Case or Cabinet is Available ... 2Locate and Identify the Parts ..

DarningSet the MachineStitch selectorTop thread tensioncontrol 1 to 4No pressertOO[Stitch lengthAny number{not necessarytO adiust)Darning pJateHere&ap

Zigzag StitchesBasic ZigzagSet the MachineStitch setectorTop thread tensioncontrol 2 to 5Zigzag footStitch length6 to 24The Stitch and its UsesThe zig

SECTION NTHE STITC= Satin StitchfSet the Machine[Stitch selectorTop thread tensioncontrol I to 4Stitch lengthBlue zoneThe Stitch and Its UsesThe Satin

Zigzag Stitches (Continued)= AppliqueSet the MachineStitch selector!Stitch lengthBiueZonec_=:tto 2_Top threadtensionCoP, tFOI 1 to 4 _.J_ _°_Sattr_ sU

Zigzag Stitches (Continued)o MonogrammingSet the Math+heSt+tch selector!Top thread tecs_on¢ontro_ ] to 4Stitch length0 to 24!Sa_+n stitch foot323,Set

o Sewa ButtonSet the MachineSt_[chselectorI"Top thread tension Stitch lengthcontrol I [o 4 Any number(not necessary_,oadiusdZ_gzag foot "i__

Zigzag Stitches (Continued)= Overcasting StitchSet the M_chmeStitch selectorIStitch leoglhTop thread tension 12 to 24controt ! to 4 ._@Zigzag footThe

Zigzag Stitches (Continued)MendingSet the MachineStitch selectorTop thread tensioncontrol 1 to 4Stitch lengthBlue ZoneC::tto 24Zigzag footThe Stitch a

iii! i !: i!iiiil ii! ! i i i ii iOvercast Stretch StitchingSetthe MachineSt}tct_ lengthcontrol 1 to 4 ..._._.4_ -,,Zigzag lootThe Stitch and its Use

Blind HemmingSet the MachineStitch selectorTop thread tensioncontrol 1 to 4 Stitch lengthSet the MachineSt=rob selector_ {Stretch}Top thread tensionco

A:Portable Case OtCabinet isAvaiiasie :A full line of sewing cabinets is available at yournearest Sears retail store or through our generalcatalog.Ano

;ECTIONLaceWorkSet the MachinaStitch selectorStitch length24Top thread tensioncontrot I to 4Zigzag footLace adds a fanciful, femtnine touchto blouses

ButtonholesSet the Machine,D2_4"4Top thread tensioncontrot ] to 5Shtch selector1Stitch tengthBlue Zone G:::/0£_%ttonhole guide footAdjusting the

Buttonholes (Continued)4, a. Set the stitch selector at _"_14b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches.c, Stop sewing at the rtght stitch.5, a, Set the stitch selec

Sew in a Zipper:Set the MachmeSt=tch selectorTop thread tenstot_control 3 tO 6Stitch length12ot openmgTop edge of fabricFabric Preparation:Put the top

Sew in a Zipper (Continued)8. Open the zipper.9, Lower the presser foot and stitchthe rest of the seam.42J10, Close the zipper and turn thefabric top

Shell Stitch ing (Models 12741 and ;12641)Set the MachineStitch selector1Top thread tensioncontrol 3 to 9Zigzag footStrtch lengtht 2 to 24The Stitch a

Elastic Stretch Stitch (Model 12741 only)Set the MachineTop thread ten_;_on S[_[eh lengtheon[roI i [0 4Zigzag footChoose tf_ls stitch to attach elasti

What to Do WhenPROBLEMirregular StitchesBreaking NeedleBunching of ThreadPuckeringiiPROBABLE CAUSEIncorrect size needle.Improper threading.Loose upper

What to Do When (Continued)PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE ! CORRECTIONIncorrect s_ze needle. Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.Certain knits an

Replace the Light Bulb Cleaning the Machinei t1. Unplug the machine and open theface cover.CAUTION!The tight bulb will beHOT, Protect yourfingers when

ClutchKnobHand W heelL_gllt andPower Sw_tet_Ptug ConneclorThread Spool PinsTop Cover\Nomenclature PlateThread GuidePresser Fool LeverFree ArmPresser F

= Clean the Shuttle RaceThis area must be kept free of dust, lint and occasional tangied thread, Ctean the shuttle race areaabout every three months,C

OilingtheMachine!:: :=: ... ...Oil the machine m all areas shown on the next two pages at least once a year; otherwise the machine can become slugg

Oil the Underside\tt!i,lili_ii!i_I!_'I!!i° _! _!!_,!ii_ii'i_i_ii_ii_!_i,i_i_i_'!_, _ _Oit the underside at least once a year.Tilt machi

PARTS LIST1 27 3 9 10 tl 1214 !521 2216 17 186231319 207All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co, store orserv{ce center.

INDEXAAppliqueing ... 25, 31BBar tacking ... 23, 31Base ... 2Basic zigzag ... 21.29B

WARRANTYFULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEADFor 25 years from the date of purchase, Sears wi!l. free of charge, repair defects in mater_al or

SEWING MACHINENow that you have purchased your Kenmore Sewing Machine, should a need ever exist for repair partson service, simply contact your neares

Identify the AcCeSsories_Bu tonho[e opener__LLarge screw driver4Slrmgh_stitch Hoot\. Spool pm tellButtonhole {_%_Zipper fool /1

Set Up the Machine= Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Powerf-swRch\Power supply plugsupplyMachinesocketMachfneplugNOTE: Before insarUng the plug i

set Upthe Macine (Continued)Setting Spool PinsSpool pinSpool Pins are packed _n accessory box.Screw thread spool pins in place securelywith a screw dr

• Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension TableTo remove :To Remove the Extension Table (for free-arm sewing)1. Grzp the table with your index finger