Kenmore 385.166551 - Manual (Page 7)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I. NAME OF PARTS .................................2
Tote Bags........................................................................... 2
Locate and Identify the parts........................................... 2
Attaching the waste catcher.............................................. 4
Storing the accessory holder........................................... 4
Standard accessories....................................................... 4
Available Accessories and Attachments ........................ 6
SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW .................8
Plug in the machine and switch on the power................. 8
Operating Instructions.......................................................8
Foot control use .............................................................. 8
How to turn handwheel...................................................10
Opening and closing the side cover............................... 10
• To open......................................................................... 10
• To close ......... .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Opening and closing the iooper cover..... ...................... 10
• To open......................................................................... 10
• To close ......... .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
For your safety................................................................10
Positioning the telescoping thread guide bar............. 12
Attaching the spool cap and net..................................... 12
Raising or lowering the presser foot...............................12
Adjustment of stitch length ................................. 14
Adjustment of differential feed ratio................................ 14
How to adjust.................................................................. 14
Changing the needle ........................................ 16
• To attach the needle on the right..................................16
• To attach the needle on the left.................................... 16
Adjustment of foot pressure ............................... 16
Removing the presser foot............................................. 18
Attaching the presser foot......... ..................................... 18
To disengage the upper knife......................................... 18
To engage the upper knife......... ..................................... 18
Adjustment of cutting width ............................................. 20
Adjustment of needle plate setting knob
{Changing to standard serging or rolled hemming)........ 22
Standard serging.............................................................22
Rolled hemming ............................................................. 22
Setting the lower iooper pre-tension setting slider.......... 24
Standard serging (STD.)..... ............................................ 24
Roiled hemming(R.H.).................................................... 24
initial Set-Up.................................................................... 26
Rethreading a broken thread..........................................28
Rethreading the Serger............................................ 30-32
Threading the lower Iooper........................................30-32
How to thread woliy nylon / polyester thread................. 34
Threading the upper Iooper...................................... 36-38
To rethread the upper Iooper..........................................38
Threading the right needle ............................................. 40
Threading the left needle................................................ 42
3-thread serging ............................................. ............... 44
Regular 3-thread serging: 1/8" (3.5 mm) width ..... ........ 44
Wide 3-thread serging: 1/4" (5.7 mm) width................... 44
SECTION III. LEARN THE STITCHES ................... 46
Starting to sew................................................................ 46
Finishing sewing.......... .................................................. 46
Sewing contiunously....................................................... 46
How to use guide lines................................................... 46
Securing ends................................................................. 48
• At the beginning of the seam........................................48
• Backstitching................................................................. 48
• At the end of the seam................................................. 48
Thread and needle chart..... ..................................... 50-51
Thread tension (4 threads)............................................. 52
Correct tension................................................................52
Thread tension adjustment..................................... 52
Thread tension dial......................................................... 52
Incorrect tension............................................................. 52
Incorrect tension........ ........................ ....................... 52
Incorrect tension............................................................. 54
Incorrect tension........ ........................ ....................... 54
Thread tension (3 threads)............................................. 56
Correct tension............................................................... 56
Thread tension adjustment..................................... 56
Thread tension dial..................................................... 56
Incorrect tension............................................................. 56
Incorrect tension........ ........................................ 56
Incorrect tension............................................................. 56
Narrow hem................................................................ 58
Rolled hem ................................................................. 60
Picot edge .......................................... ....................... 62
Turning corners .......................................................... 64
Outsider corners ........................................................ 64
Inside corners ..... ...................................................... 66
Edging curves ..... ...................................................... 66
• Outside curves ......... ....................... ....................... 66
• Inside curves............................................................ 66
Overedging................................................................. 68
Overlocking..................................................................... 70
Elastic (for wide elastic band).........................................72
Elastic (for narrow elastic band)..................................... 74
Lace application..............................................................76
Decorative edge..............................................................78
Decorative flatlock (Topstitching)............................. 80
Blind hem..... .............................................................. 82
Pintudi............................................................ 84
Attaching stretch waistband..... .............................. 86
Braiding ....................................................................... 88
Attach sleeve.................................................................. 90
Flared skirt................................................................. 92
Gathering...... ............................................................. 94
SECTION IV. CARE FOR MACHINE...................... 96
Replacing the upper knife...............................................96
To remove.................................................................. 96
To attach......................................................................... 96
Cleaning upper knife area.............................................. 96
Replacing the light bulb.............................................. 98
For your safety................................................................98
To remove.................................................................. 98
To insert.......................................................................... 98
Cleaning the feed dogs...... .................................. 98
Oiling the machine ..... ................................................ 100
Carrying the machine....................................................100
SECTION V. PERFORMANCE ............................. 102
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