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OWNER'S MANUAL
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OVERLOCK
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Dear Customer:
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have just
instructions
invested
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instructions
expense
for conditions
Advice
in a very
on how to operate
on the
are given
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Safety
Before
using
your
new
Kenmore
machine,
please pause for a moment
and carefully
read this booklet
which
tension
adjustments,
cleaning,
oiling,
etc.
This will
help you obtain
the best sewing
results
and avoid
unnecessary
always
mention
machine
is always
the model
number
available
at your
nearest
and serial
number
when
Sears Retail
Store.
Please remember,
if you have questions
about
your
you inquire.
Cautions:
•
Be sure that
o
Disconnect
the electrical
the power
This eliminates
voltage
supply
•
All covers
•
Do not pull
must be closed
•
Before
•
Do not attempt
to adjust
e
Handle
the foot
control
e
Closely
watch
®
Use only
the fabric
your
of the wall
plug from
the possibility
cleaning
of starting
when
while
machine,
to lift
(wall
machine
receptacle)
when
is the same as the rated voltage
changing
needles,
by accidentally
pressing
presser foot
the foot
of the motor.
or needle plate,
or when
control.
the machine.
are stitching
disconnect
the motor
with
the
operating
you
outlet
the wall outlet
as this
the power
belt.
Contact
care and avoid
the area being sewn to avoid
the handle
contains
machine.
service
our control.
and care of your
or need parts and service,
J
overlock,
on threading,
beyond
operation
fine
and care for your
may deflect
supply
your
dropping
injuries
the needle,
plug from
nearest
Service
it on the floor.
from
needles
causing
it to break.
the wall outlet.
Center
should
any adjustment
Be sure not to place anything
be required.
on top of it.
and knives.
and move the machine.
Kenmore Overlock
Record
in
number
of this
are located
this
space
provided
appliance.
on the
below
the
The model
nomenclature
plate,
model
number
number
as identified
booklet.
Model No. 385.
Serial No
Retain these numbers for future reference.
and
serial
and serial number
on Page 2 of
leaving the machine
unattended.
machine
OPTIONAL
FEET AND ATTACHMENT
(A)
SEWING MACHINE
MODEL NO.
(SEWING
(c)
PART DESCRIPTION
11581,
12320,
12490,
12541,
12712,
12814,
17781,
200012104
214872011
941450000
941460000
941620000
15841,
17822,
17928
16841,
17828,
17641,
17922,
200002008
200003009
200005001
200013105
200027102
200030108
213702016
15641,
16642
18836,
19502,
16641,
18841,
19601
19150,
385)
(B)
11551,
11682,
12332,
12493,
12641,
12781,
17622,
18830,
19501,
SOURCE
PART NO.
10111,11541,
11607,11608,
12321,12331,
12491,12492,
12581,12612,
12714,12741,
12841,16951,
17881
16816,
17824,
MACHINE
Hemmer
Foot
Walking Foot (Even Foot)
Pin-Tuck Foot
Gathering
Ruffler
Foot
Piping Foot
Gathering Foot
Pin-Tuck Foot
Hemmer Foot
Binder Foot
1/4" Seam Foot
Buttonhole Attachment
(Except
15841)
214872011
654805008
941620000
Walkine
Foot
200002008
200003009
200005001
200013105
200027102
200028103
200029104
200030108
200031109
200032100
213702016
Piping Foot
Gathering Foot
Pin-Tuck Foot
Hemmer Foot
Binder Foot
Roller Foot
Teflon Foot
1/4" Seam Foot
Embroidery
Ruffler
Set
Foot
Applique Foot
Cording Foot
Buttonhole Attachment
Set
214872011
654805008
941620000
(18830, 18836, 18841 only)
Walking Foot
Embroidery
Foot
Ruffler
ML-330555
200201009
200209100
200210104
200212106
340522N
Elastic Foot
Piping Foot
Blind Hem Foot
Taping Attachment Set
Cording Foot
Pearl Sewing Foot
ML-330555
200201009
200209100
200211105
200213107
340522N
Elastic Foot
Piping Foot
Blind Hem Foot
Taping Attachment Set
Cording Foot
Pearl Sewing Foot
CALL SEARS TELEPARTS CENTER AT 1-800-366-7278 TO ORDER TODAY !
WHEN ORDERING, PLEASE INDICATE DIVISION 20-SOURCE 385 THEN PART NO.
735811001 (E/S)(_.[_
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(NUMERO
LOS PIES OPCIONALES
ACCESORIOS
DEL SUMINISTRADOR
DE MAQUINA
DE COSER
(A)
MAQUINA
NUMERO
(R)
DE COSER
NUMERO
DEL MODELO
385)
(C)
DE
DESCRIPCION
LA PARTE
DE
LA PARTE
t0111,
11607,
12321,
12491,
12581,
12714,
12841,
17881
11541,
11608,
12331,
12492,
12612,
12741,
16951,
11551,
11682,
12332,
12493,
12641,
12781,
17622,
11581,
12320,
12490,
12541,
12712,
12814,
17781,
200012104
214872011
941450000
941460O00
94162000O
Pie
Pie
Pie
Pie
Pie
15841,
17822,
17928
16816,
17824,
16841,
17828,
17641,
17922,
200002008
200003009
200005001
200013105
200027102
200030108
213702016
Pie para entubar
Pie recogedor
Pie para alforzas
Pie para doblidillo
Pie para atar
Pie de puntada recta cpn 1/4' guia
Del estilo de ojales
(excepto 15841 )
Pie de doble arrastre
214872011
654805008
941620000
18830,
19501,
16836,
19502,
18841,
19601
19150,
Pie para bordado
Pie para fruncidos
200002008
200003009
200005001
200013105
200027102
200028103
200029104
200030108
200031109
200032100
213702016
Pie
Pie
Pie
Pie
Pie
Pie
Pie
16641,
16642
Pie para bordado
Pie para fruncidos
Pie del elastico
ML-330555
200201009
20020910O
200210104
Pie para entubar
Pie para funtada
Cuando
invisible
200212106
Pie para las cintas con el carrette
(15641, 16641 unico)
Pie del cordon
340522N
(15641, 16641 unico)
Pie del abalorio
M_330555
200201009
200209100
200211105
al centro de sears al telefono
guia
Del estilo de ojales
(18830, 18836, 18841 unico)
Pie de doble arrastre
Pie del elastico
Pie para entubar
Pie para funtada invisible
Pie para las cintas con el carrette
(16642 unice)
Pie del cordon (16642 unico)
Pie del abalorio
200213107
340522N
Llamar
para entubar
recogedor
para alforzas
para dobladillo
para afar
con rodillos
de "teflon"
Pie de puntada recta conl/4"
Pie para aplique
Pie del cordon
214872011
654805008
941620000
15641,
para dobladillo
de doble arrastre
para alforzas
recogedor
para fruncidos
1-800-366-7278
vallas a ordenar indicar #20 codigo 385 huego
para ordenar
numero
hoy.
de la parte.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Your
sewing
machine
is designed
Read all instruction
before
and constructed
using this sewing
only
4,
Never
for HOUSEHOLD
use.
machine.
reduce
An appliance
unplug
should
this
and before
appliance
be left
from
the
unattended
electric
when
outlet
plugged
immediately
in.
Always
after
using
Always
unplug
15 Watts.
Do not
3.
Do
reach
for
relamping.
the
Replace
appliance
bulb
that
has fallen
where
it can fall
with
same
type
rated
into
water.
Do not
place
or sink.
9.
or store
appliance
Do not place in or drop
into
water
or be pulled
or other
into
a tub
reduce
or injury
the
risk
of burns,
fire,
unplug
fingers
around
the sewing
use bent
13.
Do not
pull
Switch
the
15.
the
needle
Do not
allow
appliance
2.
to
be used as a toy,
Close attention
is necessary
when
this
Use this
appliance
Use only
attachments
Never
working
water.
center
Keep
free from
products
are being used or where
to the off
("0")
position,
then
remove
on cord.
from
proper
all
grasp the plug,
not the
moving
parts.
Special
care
is required
needle and blades.
needle
or push fabric
while
the needle causing
sewing
area,
machine
such
ALways
unplug
covers,
To unplug,
plate.
The
wrong
plate
can cause
the
any adjustment
in
needles.
or changing
adjustments
pulling
off
sewing
lubricating,
mentioned
it to break.
("0")
as threading
presser foot,
the
stitching.
when
needle,
making
changing
needle,
threading
and the like.
machine
from
or when
marking
in the instruction
the
electrical
any other
outlet
only
for
its intended
recommended
use as described
by the manufacturer
in this manual.
as contained
in
operate
this
properly,
Return
appliance
if
the appliance
for examination,
if it has a damaged
it has been
repair,
dropped
to the
nearest
electrical
cord
or damaged,
authorized
or mechanical
or plug,
if it is not
or dropped
dealer
into
or service
adjustment.
when
user servicing
manual.
is used by or near children.
this manual.
3.
(spray)
all controls
machine
bobbin,
removing
1.
blocked.
controller
into any opening.
aerosol
away
Do not
shock,
to persons.
by
Keept
It may deflect
electric
turn
12.
liquid.
opening
and foot
outlet.
Always
use the
needle to break.
14,
WAR N I NG- To
where
To disconnect,
Do not
cord.
air
is being administered.
11,
Unplug
immediately.
4.
operate
any
machine
dust, and loose cloth.
Do not use outdoors.
10.
before
of lint,
Never drop or insert any object
plug from
cleaning.
2.
not
never
with
of the sewing
6.
8.
shock:
appliance
5.
7.
the risk of electric
the
openings
accumulation
oxigen
DA N G ER- To
operate
ventilation
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE
SECTION
1_
KNOW
YOUR
MACHINE
Locate and Identify
the
Identify
the Accessories
Parts ..................
........................
Attaching
the Waste Clippings
Storing the Accessory
Holder
SECTION
2.
PREPARE
OF CONTENTS
YOUR
MACH#NE
2_3
4
Catcher
..............
....................
FOR
Attaching
the Presser Foot .....................
Changing Needle ............................
To Disengage the Upper Knife ...................
To Engage the Upper Knife
....................
Types of Needle Plates ........................
Changing the Needle Plate .....................
Thread and Needle Chart
......................
Rolled Hemming,
Picot Edging and
4
4
SEWHNG
Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power
.........
Foot Control Use ............................
Howto
Turn Hand Wheel .......................
Opening and Closing the Side Cover ................
Opening and Closing the Looper Cover ..............
The Position of Telescoping
Thread Guide Bar .........
Attaching
the Spool Cap and Net ..................
Raising or Lowering
the Presser Foot ...............
Threading the Machine
.....................
• Threadingthe
Lower Looper
...............
• Threading
the Upper Looper ................
• Threading
the Needle on the Right ............
® Threading the Needle on the Left
............
5
5
6
6
6
7
7
8
Narrow Hemming
.........................
Decorative
Overedging
........................
Pin Tucking
...............................
Gathering
................................
SECTION
4.
3,
LEARN
THE
9_17
10_11
12_13
14_15
16_17
Removing
5,
STITCHES
the Presser Foot
.....................
18
18
18
19_20
21_23
Stitch..
24
24_25
26
26
27
27
YOUR
PERFORMANCE
What to
Starting to Sew ............................
Finishing
to Sew ............................
Sewing Continuously
.........................
Securing Ends ...........................
Thread Tension (4 threads) ...................
Threading
the Machine
(3 threads), Wide/Narrow
Thread Tension (3 threads) ...................
Adjustment
of Stitch Length
...................
Adjustment
of Differential
Feed Ratio
.............
Adjustment
of Foot Pressure
...................
FOR
Do When
PARTS
LIST
........................................
INDEX
............................................
32_34
35
36
37
MACHINE
Cleaning Upper Knife Area .....................
Cleaning the Feed Dog ........................
Replacing the Light Bulb ......................
Oiling the Machine
..........................
Replacing the Upper Knife .....................
SECTION
SECTION
CARE
27
28
29
29
30
30
31
PROBLEMS
...........................
38
38
39
40
41
CHART
42
43
44
Pressure
adjusting
screw
Face plate
Thread
guide
plate
Carrying
Right needle
thread tension
t
\
Stitch length
dial
dial
thread
guide
Thread
bar
guide
J
\
\
\
Telescoping
handle
\
Spoolpin
/
/
/
/
Thread take+up lever
thread guide
Left needle
thread tension
Spool holder
Spool
stand
dial
Nead le
thread guide
Right needle
thread guide
Upper
thread
looper
guide (1)
Upper looper
tension dial
Lower
\
thread
looper
/
thread
/
/
Hand wheel
\
\\ Power
\
/
\
,,_
Plug
',, ,Lcon.nector
/
!breadgu!de!!!....... //
Lower looper
tension diai
Nomenclature
Differential
feed dial
Side cover
switch
]
/
/
L/ Looper
cover
\
,
Looper
thread
_+g+u
i+d+e
...........................
Foot control
plate
SECTION
Needle clamp
Upper
screws
Needle
bar thread
knife
Needle clamp
Needle plate
Presser foot
Needle plate
Lower
Foot
holder
Upper
looper
"_-_.
set screw
Upper
Knife
guide
holder
thread
Lower
knife
Lower looper
thread guide (4)
looper
guide
Ioo_
Upper
looper
thread
guide
Lower
looper
thread
guide
(2)
/2)
_f
Lower
thread
looper
guide (3)
/
Looper thread take-up lever
'\..!.u...P_2e_
& l?wer) ....................
Thread cutter
Presser foot
lifter
Presser bar
Foot holder
set screw
Lower looper
thread guide (5)
Upper
knife knob
1:
KNOW YOUR
MACHINE
/
Screwdrivers
/
I
I
Accessory
ho Ider
@
Tweezers
Projection
\
QQ
GQ
Spool
Looper
threader
caps
@
Set of
needles
Waste clippings
)ov@
J
Rolled hemming
needle plate
Waste clippings
Looper
Insert
Nets
Lint
Accessory holder
brush
catcher
the projection
into groove
cover
on looper
cover.
Insert the accessory
catcher
holder
into the waste clippings
catcher.
SECTION
.
PREPARE
YOUR MACHINE
Foot Control
Power
supply
FOR SEWING
Use
plug
supply
¢
Power switch
/
Foot
Plug
connector
4.
Push the
light
on the power
Machine
Power
switch
NOTE:
inserting
machine,
be
the
sure
plug
the
into
power
your
switch
is
OFF.
Your
Check
Volt
2.
Insert
plug
your
outlet
to be sure it is a 110 to 120
machine
connector,
plug
as shown.
into
the
It will
three-prong
only
fit
one
way.
3.
Insert
outlet.
the
power
light.
The foot
control
regulates
supply
the
speed at which
you sew.
machine
will
switch
interrupted
or
light/power
switch
not
operate
is turned
stop
sewing,
to
unless
the
If you
are
on.
turn
prevent
off
the
injury
to
To increase
speed,
bail of your
foot.
To decrease
plug
into
the
wall
gently
speed,
press down
release your
foot
with the
pressure
slightly.
NOTE:
The
foot
will
sewing
AC outlet.
the
to turn
FEATU RE:
light/power
children.
1.
and sewing
switch
plug
SAFETY
Before
and power
coR'_rol
control
increase
or
is sensitive
decrease
speed immediately.
Practice
on a scrap of fabric
to regulate
sewing
your
needs.
speed
to
and
your
taste
your
and
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How to Turn Hand Wheel =
S
Side cover _.
Looper cover
Always
turn
hand wheel
toward
you.
To open:
To open:
Push the side cover to the left.
While
pushing
with
it will
go, pull
looper
the thumb
to the
cover toward
right
as far as
you.
To close:
Push the side cover to the right
the machine
and slightly
toward
body.
To close:
Lift
looper
cover
The
looper
cover
matically.
For Your
Always
machine
6
Safety:
close both
is in use.
side and looper
covers
when
the
and
push
snaps
into
against
the
the
machine.
position
auto-
SECTION
The Position of Telescoping Thread Guide Bar
Attaching
2.
PREPARE
YOUR
MACHINE
FOR SEWING
the Spool Cap and Net
f
f
Telescoping thread
"guide bar
Spool cap
Spool holder
/
/
/
Thread guide
==_.
_
_
/.Slit
Spool
_Stoppers
t
_
t
G®
(_
Pull
Turn
....
telescoping
far as it will
the
thread
guide
bar
up
as
spool
(_
go.
thread
guide
bar until
it clicks
into
position,
Thread
(_)
guides
should
stop
directly
above
the
J
When you use a small thread
spool,
with
spool cap on top.
If the
its slit side up, and put
thread
illustrated
pins,
t
D
.
the
pin
Spool pin
slips
aown
for preventing
from
jamming.
remove
the spool
the spool
during
holder
threading
The nets are supplied
from
and/or
with
the spool
pin.
sewing,
put
the machine.
Then
place the spool
a net on the
spoo
as
Raising or LOwering the Presser Foot
\
f
/
Presser
foot
ifter
J
By raisin 9 or lowering
the _resser
foot
While
in operation,
owered
except
threading
the
weight
NOTE:
_ne presser
foot
lifter,
goes up and down.
keep tiqe Dresser foot
for
testing
machine
or
sewing
stitches,
heavy
fabrics.
Thread
tension
will
if the presser foot
not be released
is raised.
SECTUON
2.
PREPARE
YOUR
_4ACHINE
FOR SEWING
Threading the Machine
For
1. Green
your
choice
convenience,
of threads,
your
follow
Kenmore
these simple
overlock
has been pre-threaded.
To prepare
to sew with
your
instructions:
2.Red
Make sure unit
&Blue
_.Orange
-
is unplugged
Raise telescoping
Open looper
thread
the wall outlet
and/or
machine.
bar.
cover.
Place soool
cones
Tie farthest
cone
spool
from
guide
on soool
on the
holder.
right
to green,
away
from
you
until
either
the orange
2nd from
right
or twice
until
to red, 3rd from
right
to blue and remaining
on left to orange.
Raise 3resser foot,
\
Set tension
dials to 0.
Turn
wheel
hand
once
needles
are in the
ful!
Pull all threads
Cut out
out
needle thread
Pull thread
until
knot
and oull
the remaining
thread
or blue thread
addition
al thread
approaches
to thread
is close to the other
the needle eve.
needle.
needle eye.
Th read needle.
--
# =====_.._
Pull thread
until
AI
should
DL/'/_
Threading Chart
behind
ooper cover)
threads
the knots
dials back
Lower
foot
presser
Plug unit
have gone through
be under
Set all tension
You
ILocated
up
releases th reads.
are ready to serge.
the upper
and pulled
and lower
ooper.
to the back.
to 3.
and turn
in wall outlet
the presser foot
hand wheel
and machine
toward
and turn
you to chain
power
switch
off 3 or 4 stitches.
on.
position.
This
Threading
the Lower
Looper
_J
Thread guide
Looper thread guide
\\
'x
\
Thread
guide
31ate
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1_
Draw
the
from
the
right
thread
side
thread
through
(_)
guide
back to front,
Pass
the
holes
on
thread
thread
the
guide
througn
right
side
of
plate
as illu-
strated,
How to Thread
Only
the
Lower
Cut
both
Thread
10
I
- in
Points
green.to thread
for
lower
Ioooer
side soool
pin.
are marked
Pass the
right
thread
side
sliding
the
of
through
thread
thread
to right.
Looper
them
Open the looper and side covers.
Snap off presser foot.
Place the spool of thread on the right
(_
from
needle threads
as shown
in the figure
and then
re-thread
ana remove
the needles.
the lower
looper
the needles.
from
the
guide
left
SECTION
2.
PREPARE
YOUR MACHINE
FOR SEWING
Lowe_
looper _,'k.%.-'_
thread
_X,_ "_'_._
{side(5) Slb_ _.-#_
\
Th,ead
"\
Looper
I_
[r]r_aoer
Loooer
_J_X
LOWel
!oooer
thread
thread
guide
Lower
ooper
tnreaa
guide (1
Looper
gui
(4)
_.
Lower
OODer
_
threader_
Lower
¢
looper threat
tension dial
Lower
6_ (_
f_
Insert
the
thread
discs
from
the
both
sides
of
between
(_
tension
between
right.
the
tension
Then
thread
(_
guide
(_)
discs.
lower
(_)
Loooar
threac
thread
through
Thread
lever uower_
ower
looper
thread
1_
(2).
Pass the
take-up
Pass the
thread
through
looper thread guide (1).
oopef
tnread guide (3)take-up
Pass the
pull
firmly
(_
Turn
you
thread
through
the
looper
thread
_and
wheel
the
lower
to the
threader
lever (lower).
Pass the thread through
guides (3) and {4).
the
until
comes
lower
looper
thread
right,
thread
Hook
the
threader.
end
toward
,_
looper
hole
on
guide
(5).
of
threao
Pull
!_e
thread
and pass the
through
looper
Tweezers
._-_
lower
lower
on the
(See Note.}
looper
NOTE:
@
*
Make sure that
the tension
Z
/
/
Tension d_ses
NOTE:
the thread
thread
the
threader,
and draw
through
the
hole
the
back
looper
to
How to Thread Woolly Nylon/Polyester
Lower
to
with
aass the
the
Remove
or more
Thread
threader
through
thread
hole
guide
of
(5).
frorr
the
the
thread
on
lower
10 cm (4")
a pair of tweezers.
Thread.
ooDer
/
@
@
is between
discs.
If you
of lower
remove
looper
the
needle
olate,
the threading
points
©rdinar.
In this case, make sure the thread
needle plate when
replacing
WoolIv n', on!pb _ ester -qreao
[rlreao
are easier to see.
is not caught
by the
*
the plate after threading.
Shown
polyester
*
above
thread
is one
of
through
Use the same method
the
easiest
ways
to
pass woolly
nylon!
the needle.
for the upper
Iooer,
11
SECTION
2_
e
the Upper
Threading
PREPARE
UR MACHINE
JFOR,SEW NG> _ _
:,
Looper
Looper
=
,
,
1_ Draw
the
thread
the
thread
from
the
right
guide
from
through
second
back
to
front.
_)
Pass the thread
holes
ir
the
from
the
_hread
guide
guide
plate
through
second
right
of
g
the
row
(_)
Pass the thread
left
threa_
side
sliding
of
througn
thread
the thread
the
guide
from
right
_o left.
guide plate as illustrated.
f
How
to Thread
Only
the Upper
Looper
F
Lower looper
thread
Upper looper
Turn
the
upper
looper
travel,
and
looper
from
Thread
Place
from
[
I
E
12
*
the
spool
of thread
on the
spool
pin
second
the right.
Points
marked
to
thread
in red.
for
upper
looper
are
hand
wheel
comes
unhook
the upper
the upper
toward
to the
the
thread
looper.
looper.
you
middle
until
point
of
the
the
of its
lower
SECTION
2.
PREPARE
YOUR MACH_NE
FOR SEW NG
,t
LOC
Der
t_
threade_
z U[JD_r
lOOPer
I "
'J'DID e r
guide (t)
X
1Doper thread
4_(_)
(_
Insert
¢
the
Then
Pass the
thread
guide
(1).
tension
thread
the right.
between
pull
both
through
tension
dial
discs
from
sides of thread.
upper
tiqread
take-u
lever
fupper)
uDDer
Doper
thread
(_) Pass the thread
guide (2).
Turn
the
upper
looper
travel,
looper
\
9
®@
its
IooDer
rlqreao guide _2
Looper
hand
upper
DoPer
Lrlre_o
gLJ igJe
looper
thread
(_
Pass the
thread
_nrough
upper
looper
thread
guide.
wheel
comes
then
thread
througn
UDDer
pass
take-up
toward
to
the
the
you
middle
thread
lever (upper),
until
position
through
tne
k_
Pass the threader
of
ooper.
_ne
tnreaaer.
thread
from
10cm
Then
Pull
through
threader,
(4")
through
hook
ou_
the hole on the upper
the
end of
tne
threader
the hole.
and draw
tnreaa
Remove
to
on the
oass the
the
thread
the free ena of thread
or more.
13
HINE ::FOR SEWI NG
o
Threading
the Needle
on the
,: :,:_
Right
_
Thread
_uide
Thread gurde
$
,D
_
Draw
the thread
through
the thread
second from the eft from back to front.
J
guide
_
Pass the tnreaa
second row from
as illustrated.
Place the
from
*
14
spool
of thread
on the
spool
pin second
the left.
Points
to thread
are marked
for
in blue.
needle
on the
right
tnrough
the holes
in the
the left of thread guide plate
SECTION
2.
PREPARE
YOUR MACHINE
FORSEWING
Needte threaa
Thread take up
lever thread guide
u ide
Needle par
thread guide
÷
tension
Right needle
dia threac
_-_ Insert
the
the right.
thread
Then
pul
between
both
tension
t/
±
\
discs
sides of thread.
from
Rig_lt needle
thread guide
J
(_
(_
Turn
the
needle
the
hand wheel
toward
bar to its higllest
thread
through
guide and thread
you
oosition,
right
take-up
to
bring
®
then pass
needle
lever thread
Pass the
sliding
thread
the thread
through
from
needle
thread
guide
left to right.
thread
guide.
(_
Pass through
needle bar thread
guide
from
left
to right.
®
Thread
the
back
and
from
the
right
Dull
needle
the
eye of the
from
thread
needle
tne
about
front
10
to the
cm
to the back
{4"1
under
the foot.
NOTE:
Needle
may be easier to thread
remove
oresser
lower
the knife
foot
if you
(See page 27) and
[See page 29).
15
o
Threading
the Needle on the Left
Thread
plate
guide
b
Draw the thread through
the thread
the left from back to front.
J
J
J
Place the spool
"
Points
marked
16
of thread
to thread
in orange.
on the left side spool
for needle on the
pin.
left are
guide
on
(_)
Pass the
of thread
thread through
the holes
guide plate as illustrated.
on the left
SECTION
2.
PREPARE YOUR
Gently
pull
MACHINE
all four
thread
FORSEWgNG
enes towards
back
of
machine.
Replace
Needle thread ...
guide
--
Left needle tnreaa
tension dial
\N
presser foot
(See page 27).
Run threads
under
Return
to uu position
knife
presser foot.
Close side and looper
;
Turf
hand
or four
wheel
(See page 29).
covers.
toward
you to
chain
off
three
stitches.
Needle bar
thread guic
\
ever thread
Thread take-uu
guide
_
9®
(_
Insert
b®db
the
the right.
(_) Turn
needle
thread
gu ide.
thread
Then
the
hand
bar to
through
between
pull
both
wheel
tension
discs
from
®
sides of thread.
toward
you
Pass the
sliding
to
bring
its highest
position,
then
pass the
thread
take-up
lever
thread
thread
through
the thread
Pass through
from
needle
needle
right
thread
guide
to left.
bar thread
guide
from
left
to right.
(_
Thread
the
back
and
from
the
left
pull
needle
the
eye of
from
thread
the
the
front
about
needle to
to
10 cm
the back
tne
(4")
under
the foot.
NOTE:
Needle
may
remove
presser
lower
the knife
be easier
foot
to
(See
thread
page
if
you
27)
and
(See page 29).
17
SECTION
Finishing to Sew
Threaa
CU[Ter
cnaln
®
(]_
Insert the fabric under the toe of
the foot whileaiming
to the guide
line with
the edge of the fabric.
(It
is not necessary
to _aise the
foot.)
There are three each of solid and
broken
guide
lines
on
the
looper
The solid
guide lines indicate
the
distance
from the right qeedle ana
the broken
lines indicate
it from
the left one.
solid
and
broken
the middle
indicate
each needle.
5/8
lines
inch
in
from
(2_ Turn the hand wheel gently toward
you a couple of turns and check the
thread
chain.
Then
start sewing
slowly.
The fabric
wil
be automatically
fed.
Guide the fabric in
the direction
desired.
18
to
stitching
to
produce
12 cm
chain
a thread
(5") while
slightly
is
completed,
run the machine
chain
pulling
slowly
for about
the thread
(_
Insert
next
Cut
the threads
with
the thread
cutter
as illustrated,
leaving about
foot,
5 cm
necessary
12")
end of fabric.
tnreaa
chain
from
the
then
fabric
start
to
ordinary
under
the
sewing.
It
toe
of
is not
raise the oresser foot
for
fabric.
to the back.
For
heavy
presser
cover.
The
(]]) When
continue
foot
weight
fabric,
and insert
front
of the knife.
Then
bower the foot
raise the
the fabric
and sew
n
Toavoidunravelling,
it isnecessary
to leave
athread
chainabout5col (2")longatthebegmning
andendofseam.Tosecure
thebeginning
andendofaseamchoose
oneofthefollowing
methods.
At theBeginning
A. Separa£e
theenaofthreads
andKnoT.
B. Thread
thechainthroughalargeevedneedle,
andweave
thatchainthroughtheoverrock
stitches
onthefabric.
C. Applyasmallamount
ofseam
sealant
(FrayCheck
TMor Fray-No-More
TM!attheeageofthefabric.Cutthechainattheeage
offabric.
D. Backstitching
1. Before
outtmgyourfabric;_themachine,
sewathread
chainabout5 cm(2")longbehind
theneedle
2. Putyourfabricqthemacnme.
Then_ergeafewstitchesandstou.
3. Raise
thepresser
footantbringthethreadchaintotneleftarouna
annundertheoresser
foot
4. Place
thethread
chainoetween
thepresser
foc[ annupperknifeholdingIt innosition
asyoulowerthepresser
foottosew.
5. AftersewmgaDout2.5cm(l"),movethechairltotherlghtandunaertneupperknife
cuttingthechairasyousew
19
Securing Ends (Continued)
At the End
You can use ;he same methods
_)
Serge one stitch
off tile
as at the beginning _ to secure the eno of seam except
end of seam,
"_
Raise the
gently
(,_
Turn
pull
and presser
the threads
the fabric
side is up.
2O
needle
"'Backsttch'ng
off
', or the methods
foot,
and
the prong.
over so that the under
shown
below.
Serge about 2.5 cm (1 ") over stitching
and angle off the fabric.
SECTION
3.
LEARN THE STITCHES
Thread Tension (4 threads)
Thread
Tension
Dial
Correct
Tension
Thread
Tension
f
Needle tt__eaa
tension L)
Needle thread
tension (R)
Setting mark
\
\
looper
[Rreao
upper ooper
thread tension
Loosen
Lower looper
thread tension
Tighten
\
Need le thread
on the right
The line
dials
below
indicates
the
3 threads
serging,
ment
the
of
depending
on
setting
normal
however,
thread
the
of 3 on each of the
tension
an alternate
tension
type
for 4 thread_
of
may
fabric
or
adjust-
be required
and
thread
being used.
Refer to 3ages 22 and 23 for the adjustment.
21
i.,,
•i¸_':::L
.!::71"i
,/
2'
?:, ::i:• •
Thread Tension (_ threadS) '('continUed)
Thre ad Tension
"
Adjustment
Set all four thread
tens on dials at "3".
Then
Wrong Tension
sew, and check the thread
tensions.
Correct
Wrong Tension
on
he left
right
is _oose.
Tension
is loose.
looper
thread
iQocer
thr_'ao
Lowur
IC)Go_r
Right
o_
fabricalae
ir'r_ao
Tighten
needle
thread
tension
Tign£en
on
the left.
thread
£ension
on
the right.
P,eed e :nrea(]
÷ens_on _L}
"Jeedle tnreaa
tension
_
JDoer oo_er
tqreac tensEun
t is easier to adjust
22
needle
Lower
tnreac
LOW€J/
looper
tonsior
bv using 4 different
_nreaa
IOO
Der
tenslor
©
colors
of thread.
Needle thread
on the right
SECTION
Wrong Tension
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
Wrong Ten_ion
)er thread
r thread
is tignT and/or
is tight
ari!!or
is loose.
reao is loose.
)oDer
Lower
t[_r oL_u
iooDl'r
t "] r ._.8 C]
Loosen
andfor
ower Ioooer
tignten
upper
thread
tension
looper
thread
tension.
Needle
ml/siorl
I_{:
Loosen
upper
looper
tnread
tension
ana or tighten
lower
ooDer [nreau
tension.
thread
IL
Needle thread
tension (R:
Needle
lnHSiUr
thread
,6
Ncea ts [riraa{1
tension
o_
:) )}
uoper
1 lreac
n(iDc{r
teRsioP
Lower
looper
Tnreaa
lP-ns
el
Upper
1-1reao
,COD_!
teRsEon
Lower
[nrean
IOODeT
T_zns el
1
23
_d;ii_i!,
o_ h _;
Threading the Machine (3 threads); Wide/Narrow
Using the Needle
(for
on the Right
narrow three-thread
Only
serging)
Stitch
Using
3.5 mm width
(for
F
the Needle
on the Left
wide three-thread
Only
Correct
serging) 5.7 mm width
Tension
f
thread
Adjusting
the
depending
on the
thread
type
tension
may
of fabric
used.
Relier to page 25 for the adjustment.
Disconnect
Remove
Then
slightly
tighten
machine
needle
the
to avoid
To change
Loosen
the
the
needle
both
needle
thread
clamp
power
supply.
on
screw
the
on
Remove
left.
Then
left
slightly
the
needle in three-thread
clamp
screw while
screw on the other
24
the
the
the
needle
tighten
the
to avoid
and
needle
the
thread
clamp
screw
on the
right.
on the
right
losing the screw.
losing the screw.
to the other
needle clamp
from
and
screws
pushing
side slightly
and
remove
the needle
to prevent
serging
the
needle.
Insert
up as far as it will
the screw from
dropping.
go.
the
needle
Then
to be used and tighten
tighten
the other
needle
the
clamp
be
required
and thread
being
SECTION
Thread
*
Tension
Set all mree
3.
LEARN
THESTnTCHES
Adjustment
Tnreao tension
d_als at "3",
Ther
Wrong Tension
sew
and check the _nreaa tensions.
Wrong
Wrong
Tension
mreao
is tight
lread
is loose
Tension
,per thread
and/or
is tight
and/or
read is loose
ower
J D,[3e*
OODU/
thread
Right siae
o_ fabric
Needle
Tighten
needle thread
Loosen
tension.
thread "_:"
lower
aria or tighten
looper
upper
thread
tension
Loosen
looper
thread
and/or
"qeea_e thread
tensicn
[L
jpDer
Neec e _nreae
'rmsi_n
[4
EonBtr
tnr,_au tension
Lower
BI1S]Or)
_.Trlrga{]
%ee(Jlf_
mr_ao
tension
D
LJ
Jr;p_r
looper
lr "cad tensioz
lOaDer
r_r*eao _ension
colors
le tilt
CaLl
tensic n (R)
ICe 3er
uDcer
looper
t/read
tensicr
trlreao
:ens
I
3 different
thread
Lower
\ ,((: _ :));
bv using
tension
looper
NneO
2_
It is easier [o adjust
thread
lower
I leedle tqreao
tensiar:
(L)
\
\.
I
ooper
tension
tension.
Need
uDDer
tignten
or
Lower
_nre_icl
_ooDer
,'.el s on
©
l
of thread,
25
• ::i!£
:
1:!111!,i:£¸¸
'i
ql.dlb
riijq
Adjustment
of Stitch
Length
f
Stitch length
dial
/
Setting marK_
)
Differential
feed
dial
Setting
_
J
To select stitch
length,
turn
the dial.
The differential
The
The larger
the number,
The stitch
(approx.
Position
ength
1/32"
"R"
from
and narrow
can be altered
indicates
by turning
the dial.
the differential
feed
ratio
between
[]
indicates
How
to Adjust
the
neutral
position-no
differential
feed.
the
main
and the sub
Differentia!
feed
gathers
1 to 4 mm
to 5/32'q.
is for rolled
feed ratio
on the dial
feed motion.
the longer the stitch.
can be adjusteo
number
hemming.
e
If
the
sewn
fabric
is stretched,
counter-clockwise
(from
If the sewn fabric
is puckered,
turn
the
dial
1.0 to 2.0) to avoid.
Desired
®
wise (from
turn
_
the dial clock-
_.
Differental
fe_d
1.0 to 0.7) to avoid.
stretches
NOTE:
Maximum
differential
3.3 and 4.0.
Maximum
stitch
the other
dial will
The puckering
26
length
feed
ratio
sets automatically
and differential
automatically
may be eliminated
feed
ratio
to a maximum
cannot
between
be set at the
1.7 and 2.0
same time.
when
If limits
the stitch
are exceeded
set to its maximum.
by reducing
thread
tensions
as well
as adjusting
the differential
feed ratio.
length
is set between
for one control
dial,
c ored
Desired
SECTION
Attaching
Removing the Presser Foot
Adjustment of Foot Pressure
< Standard
Setting
Position
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
the Presser Foot
>
Top of the machine
/
\
aecrease
\
//
_Adjusting
screw
To increase
\
View from "'A'"
\
kever_
\_,Groove
\
_-
Neeale
"_A'"
It is not necessary
to adjust
When you sew heavy
-
clockwise
for heavyweight
counter-clockwise
For normal
the pressure
or lightweight
sewing,
of the machine
for normal
fabrics,
sewing,
the adjusting
Raise the needle
and presser
foot.
screw to:
adjusting
Place tne presser foot
so that
foot
the
ies just
under
the
groove
pin
of
on the
the foot
holder.
fabric.
for lightweight
leave the
turn
Lower
fabric.
screw
even with
the top surface
zFoat nolaer
as illustrated
Lever
the foot
lock
the
foot
foot
lifter
holder
in place
to check
that
ana push the
Raise
the
the
oresser
lever to
presser
foot
is
secure.
/
j
Press
of
atop
the
foot
lever
holder
Iocatea
on the
The presser foot
back
will
off
27
k"
Edge of
needle bar
_4eedle clamp \
screw_/J_'P
mNeedleneea_eEdge\
s[ooOerolbar
Needle clamp screw
on the left
clamp-_
_Needle
Flat siae
to the back
I * Correct
®
_
needle
setting]
J
Disconnect
the
machine
from
To Attach
the power
supply.
nsert
Raise
the
needle
Then
loosen
the
to
its
needle
the needle you are goin£
Refer
highest
clamp
serging.
position.
screw
flat
for
to remove.
to page 24 for changing
for three-thread
new
clamp
the needle
the
side
touches
needle
needle
to
the
on the right
into the
back
the stopper
needle clamp
until
the
pin, then
top
tighten
with
of
the
needle
the needle
screw on the right.
To attach
Insert
flat
the needle
new
side
touches
needle
to
the
needle clamp
the
on the
eft
into the needle
clamp
back
top
edge of
until
needle
the
bar. then
with
of
the
needle
tighten
the
screw on the left.
When
the
needle
is higher
needles
than
Do not use any needle which
or blunt•
28
!
1
£3 screw
•on tne right
(_
Need[e.g,.
x
are set correctly,
the right
is bent
one.
tne
left
NOTE:
Your overlock uses standard Kenmore
sewing needles (HA-1 SP, #11, #14).
No special needles are required.
SECTION
3.
LEARN
THESTNTCHES
To Engage the Upper Knife
To Disengage the Upper Knife
\
\'\
_17
knife
\
knob
_
t
/ \_
,7, /
I
"/
_'-_-Opperl
" _.._
I"
1_
Disconnect
the machine
2_ Ooen the looper
Turn
tne
pushing
on
knife
upper
upper
it
the Dower supply.
_
knife
in to
the
to
knoo
right,
the
pin
toward
then
to
Disconnect
you
guide
lock
while
the hole
the
(_
Open the looper
(_)
Turn
the
while
pushing
upper
groo',e
position.
upper
_
Close _ne looper
the
machine
from
the
oower
supply,
and side covers.
knife
in down
from
on
knife
and side covers.
upper
knife
It
to the
upper
knife
knob
awav
right,
to
from
you
guide
the
ther
tne
Din
tO lock
m the up position.
and side covers.
_
Close the looper
and side covers.
29
Changing the Needle Plate
Tighten
Loosen
Needle pl_
set screw
Regular
(for
Rolled
normal
(for
sewing)
picot
narrow
the reverse
side of the plate
Stamp
*
Select
*
Your
For your
When
supply.
the needle plate
overlock
"S"
on
is shipped
for your
sewing
with
the regular
hemming
rolled
herrlqfing
edging
and
hemming)
"R"
need.
(_
needle plate
in place.
Safety:
you change
(_
the
needle plate,
make sure that
the machine
is disconnected
from
the power
Turn
hand
wheel
above
toward
comes
remove
the presser foot,
the
you
needle
Open the side and looper
(Refer
(_
the
needle
until
plate,
the
Then
covers.
to page 6.)
Set the upper
knife
to down
position.
plate
set screw,
( Refer to page 29.)
Remove
the needle
the needle plate.
(_)
Attach
the
needle
plate
you
require
needle plate set screw,
(_)
Bring the upper knife
(Refer to page 29.)
(_
Close the looper
Attach
3O
to up position.
and side covers.
the presser foot.
and
with
lift
the
SECTPON
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
Thread and Needle Chart
I
NeedJe
Type of Thread
Type
Light
Organdy,
weight
Lawn,
Cotton
Georgette,
Medium
Cotton,
weight
Ordinary
i
Knits
Linen,
Satin,
fabric
Your
overtock
the stitch
uses standard
t00
Cotton
:
No. 60_
100
No. 50 _ 100
Synthetic
:
No. 60 _ 100
SP
2.5 _ 3.5
3.0 _ 4.0
:
No. 50 _ 60
HA-1
:
No. 50_60
No. 14
Synthetic
:
No. 50_
60
Cotton
:
No. 60_
80
:
No. 60_90
nylon
(For
looper
2.0 _ 3.0
HA-1 SP
No. 11 _ 14
Cotton
Woolly
Length
Differential
Feed Ratio
0.7 _ 1.0
]
11
Silk
length
Kenmore
No.
100
No. 80 _
(For
Refer to 3age 26 for adjusting
HA-1
No. 80 _
Woolly
NOTE:
100
:
Synthetic
*
No. 80 _
Synthetic
Silk
fabric.
Tweed, Coating, Denim,
Doeskin,
Thick fabric.
Knitted
:
Silk
Crepe de chine,
Lining.
Heavy
weight
f
of Fabric
Stitch
SP
HA-1 SP
No. 11 _14
2,5 _ 3.5
_i_
2,0
thread)
polyester
looper
thread)
and differential
sewing
needles
feed ratio.
(HA-1
SP, ,#I 1. #14).
31
Rolled Hemmingi Picot Edging and Narrow Hemming
Machine
Settin,
Rolled
< Application
Hemming
Picot
Edging
Narrow
Hemming
_>
Stitch
i il;iii!
Length
(3 _4)
(R)
(R)
Differential
Feed
Ratio
Z_
Needle
Remove
the left
needle.
Needle
Plate
Rolled hemming
needle plate.
(Marked R on reverse side.)
Refer to page 30 for changing
32
the needle
plate.
[]
SECTION
Thread,
Fabric and Range of the Tension
Dial
Tension
dial settings
on _ne type
may vary depending
Fabric
and thickness
of fabric
crepe
lawn
Edging
polyester
thread
No. 80 _
nylon,
Synthetic
:
60 _
Woolly
polyester
Silk
:
No. 50 _
HA-1
Upper looper
Lhread tension
Lower
thread
SP No.
100
Upper looper
thread tension
Hemming
Woolly
nylon,"
Woolly
polyester
11
_'_
@ ,
looper
tension
Narrow
100
100,
Needle thread
tension
(R)
Standard
organdy,
de chine,
Picot
Woolly
Needle thread
tension (R)
setting
of
tension
dials
being used.
Long fiber
Needle
Lightweight
fabric such as
and thread
Hemming
Needle
thread
looper
threads
LEARN THE STITCHES
(3 Threads)
Roiled
Upper
and lower
3,
Lower looper
thread tension
Needle thread
tension (R)
@
Upper looper
thread _ension
Lower looper
thread tension
and georgette
/
._
Lovver
looper
!
Correct
thread
tension
hread
Upper
-.,t loouer
thread
#'_-- Upper
l
)
ooper
thread
33
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Adjusting
1.
Thread
Tension
Set the tension
How
dials as shown
on
page 33.
2.
to Adjust
the Thread
For Roiled
Tension
Hemming
and Picot
Edging
Wrong Tension
Sew and check
-- For better
o
the tensions.
Wrong Tension
Needle
thread
is loose.
Wrong
3er looper
thread
Tension
is loose.
is loose and
result --
/-
f
looper
thread
RoUled Hemming
Pull
hack
the
end
lightly
of
thread
in the
chain
beginning
to
the
and end
Tighten
needle thread
tension.
Tighten
upper
looper
thread
tension.
of sewing.
Needle
_ensIOF
uloDer
[bread
Pull
the
sewing.
34
fabric
ightlv
to
the
back
®
For Narrow
Refer
Needle
tension
_'_
R)
Lower
_l_reaG
lower
looper
thread
tension
and/or
loosen
tension.
upper
looper
thread
thread
(R)
Needle thread
tension (R)
©
looper
_en_of3
I
Picot Edging
while
looper
tension
£h/ead
Tighten
Upper
thread
looper
tensiorl
Lower
thread
@
looper
tension
Upper
thread
looper
tension
Lower
thread
looper
tension
_ j
Hemming
to page 25 for the adjustment.
SECTION
Thread,
Fabric,
Range of the Tension
Application
LEARN THE STITCHES
Setting
Standard Setting
Thread
Fabric
<
and Machine
3.
>
Needle
Synthetic
:
No. 60_80
thread
Silk
:
No. 50_80
Upper
looper
thread
Buttonhole
Needle thread
tension (L)
Needle thread
tension (R)
Medium
to
Heavy
Fabric
Light
twist
weight
wool
Upper looper
thread tension
yarn
Lower !ooper
thread tension
Lower
looper
thread
Synthetic
Silk
:
:
No, 60_80
No. 50 _ 80
Stitch
length
3 _ 4
Differential
Machine
feed
Setting
ratio
[_q
Needle
Regular
needle plate
plate
_Marked
S on reverse side)
Needle
HA-1
Refer to page 21 for the correct
To adjust
tiqe thread
tension
SP No. 14
tension
balance,
set the tension
dials as shown
above first,
then
refer to pages
22 _ 23.
For the best result,
Remove
=.
either
pull the thread
needle for three
chain
thread
to tiqe back
decorative
lightly
overedging.
at the beginning
and end of sewing,
35
'!:?_
Thread,
< Application
Fabric,
Range of the Tension
Fabric
_>
Pin tucking
Light
to
Medium
Fabric
Sewing
and Machine Setting
Thread
Needle
thread
Synthetic
.
No. 60_80
on the right
Silk
:
No. 50--
80
and lower
Synthetic
:
No. 60--
100
looper
Silk
:
No. 50_
100
Upper
threads
J
Stitch
Fulded
cage
R
length
Differential
Machine
feed
Setting
ratio
Needle
Rolled
plate
(Marked
Remove
the needle on the left.
Disengage
hemming
Needle
needle plate.
the
upper
knife.
(Refer
[o page
29 t
R on reverse sideJ
Sew the
right
HA-1 SP No. 11
folded
edge while
side eage of
guiding
along the
ower knife.
J
-%
Standard
Setting
Need le thread
tension
_l
©
ugoer
thread
Looper
tanslon
Lower
thread
i,
_o( oer
tans'nn
J
Press the pin tucks
*
Engage
29.)
Refer to pages 24 _ 25 and 33 (Narrow
36
for thread
tension
balance
adjustment,
Hemming)
the
to One side.
upper
knife.
(Refer
to page
SECTION
Thread,
< Application >
Fabric,
Range of the Tension
Fabric
and Machine
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
Setting
Thread
Needle
Synthetic
Light
to
Medium
threads
Silk
:
No. 60 _ 80
No. 50 _ 80
Woven
and lower
Synthetic
No. 60 _ 80
Fabric
looper
threads
Silk
No. 50 _ 80
Upper
_/Gathering
Stitch
3_4
length
Differential
Machine
feed
Setting
ratio
II.oj- 2.0
Needle
olate
Regular needle nlate
(Marked S on reverse side)
Needle
HA-1
SP No, 11 or 14
J
Standard Setting
Needle
tension
Refer
ment.
to
pages
[nreaa
[R)
uDDer looper
Lower
Doper
tnreaa
Trlreaa
tension
24 _ 25
%snslon
for thread
tension
balance
adjust-
37
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i!ii _ii_
_,
Cleaning,the
Feed Dog
Disconnect the machine from the power supply before cleaning,
I
Needle
plate
set screw
/
L_j
Open the looper
Remove
cover.
(_
the waste materials
with
a lint
Open the looper
and side covers.
Push
brush.
the
lint
by using tint
(_
Remove
the needles
and presser foot.
®
Remove
the
plate
Replace
plate.
*
38
You may use vacuum
cleaner
to clean
the upper
knife
area or feed dog.
needle
set screw
and needle
around
the feed
dog to the
front
brush.
needle
Close the looper
plate,
presser foot
and side covers.
and needles.
Replacing the Light Bulb
clare
T ) remove
9
i
Disconnecl
the
machine
from
the
power
supply.
Remove
the
face
plate
set screw,
and
remove
the face ola_e.
CAUTION!
The
Push the
clockwise
bulb up and turn
to remove "Lt.
Put
new
tne
turning
light
Protect
handle
(_
bulb
your
will
fingers
be
when
bulb
in
by
the
bulb
counter-
Attach
the face plate,
and tighten
the face plate
set screw.
pushing
it
up
and
it clockwise.
HOT.
you
it.
For your safety:
"
The machine
is designed
to use a 15 WATT
MAXIMUM
LIGHT
BULB.
39
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.
Disconnect
the machine
from
the power
supply
before
oiling.
Open the side
cover and
apply oil.
\
Open
looper
and
Apply
a few drops
Oiling
is recommended
40
of fine quality
sewing
once a week
machine
in normal
oil to the parts
indicated
use, once in ten hours
with
in continuous
the
cover,
apply
arrows.
use.
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SECTION
4.
CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE
Replacing the Upper Knife
/
\
..Upper
knife
KnITE
,_exacl£)n
DOlt
/
Lower
To Remove:
_'_ Disconnect
_"
(_
To Attach:
tne machine
Open tne looper
Disengage
(Refer
from
@
the Dower suoply.
and side covers.
the upper
nsert
Turn
new upper
knife
nolder
and
stopper
nexagon
bolt
slightly.
into
pin,
the groove
then
of knife
tighten
the
knife
the upper
Turn
the
upper
knife
me
upper
knife
hexagon
Do_t.
and
remove
the
Then
(_
The lower
knife
will
last over one year
in normal
use,
However,
if you
run overa
oinorahard
object,
tighten
knife
overlaps
to cutting
toward
knife
bolt,
so
you
to replace
and adjusl
that
position.
until
the
oosition
the
0.5 to 1 mm
as showr
the hexagon
Close the looper
t mav be required
wheel
hexagon
the edge of lower
_4_ Remove
the
upper knife.
holder
comes to its lowest
Loosen
of
knife
hand
tion
upper
to page 29.)
krlUe
the posi-
edge
(1/32")
of
the
from
above.
bolt firmly.
and side covers.
both
upper
and
ower
kn_ves
at the same [ me
41
What to Do When
Condition
The fabric
is not being
fed smoothly.
The needle breaks.
The thread breaks.
Skipped
stitches
. The seam is not
sewn neatay.
Seam puckering.
The machine
not operate.
k.
42
does
Cause
1.
The feed dog is packed
2,
The presser foot
with
Reference
lint.
See page 38.
has been raised.
1.
The needle
is incorrectly
2.
The needle
is bent
3.
The fabric
is forcefully
Lower the presser foot.
inserted.
See page 28.
or blunt.
See page 28.
pulled.
Pull the fabric
1.
The machine
2.
The needle or looper
is not correctly
3.
4.
The needle is incorrectly
inserted.
The needle is bent or blunt.
thread
threaded.
tension
is not correctly
See pages 9 _ 17 and 24.
is too
tight.
See page 28.
The machine
2.
The needle is bent or blunt.
1.
The needle and!or
2.
The machine
3.
4.
The needle and/or the thread are not suitable
The thread is not between the tension discs,
looper
1.
The needle or looper
2.
The machine
threaded.
thread
See pages g _
tensions
are not correctly
tension
is too
The needle plate is not suitable
The differential
1.
The machine
2,
The power
off.
17 and 24.
See pages 31, 33, 35, 36 and 37.
See pages 21 _
See pages 9 _
for the use.
in firmly.
being sewn.
See pages 11, 13, 15 and 17.
tight.
feed dial is not set at the proper
has not been plugged
See pages 21 _ 25 and 33 _ 37.
See pages 9 _
for the fabric
threaded.
3.
is turned
adjusted.
threaded.
4,
switch
17 and 24.
See page 28.
thread
is not correctly
See pages 21 _ 25 and 33 _ 37.
See page 28.
1.
is not correctly
lightly.
25 and 33 _ 37.
17 and 24.
See page 30.
position.
See page 26.
See page 5.
See page 5.
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FOLLOWING
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1
2
3
10
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784810002
366413OO3
624801001
822020307
784806005
784860007
784157004
784157015
784626009
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
785609009
624806006
802424004
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784045O2O
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784223002
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*200201009
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*200212106
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6
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14
12
16
15
17
21
19
18
22
qef No.
Description
Screw driver [large)
Screw driver (smalb
Tweezers
Spool cap
Looper threader
Needle set
Needle, HA-1 SP, No. 11
Needle. HA-" SP. No. 14
Rolled hemming needle plate
Needle olate
Net
Lint brush
Light bulb
Uoper knife
Spanner
Spool holder
Oil
Elastic foot
Piping fool
Blind hem foot
Taping foot with tape tape reel
Cording loot
Pear sewing foot
* These items are not furnished with the machine, but may be ordered per
instructions above.
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A
Lower
looper
thread
Accessory
Lower looper
Lower looper
.................
thread
thread
holder
.................
4
C
Carrying handle ...................
Changing needle ..................
Changing the needle plate ............
2
28
30
D
Decorative
Differential
overedging
feed dial
.............
..............
Face plate .....................
Foot holder ....................
Foot holder set screw
...............
Foot control
......................
37
2, 6
K
.....................
3
L
bulb
....................
Lint brush ..................
Looper thread take-ua lever
Looper threader
............
Looper cover
...................
Lower knife ......................
44
looper
...............
3£
......
43
4, 38, 43
3, 11, 13
4, 11, 13,43
2, 6
3
3,10,11
3, 15, 17
3, 28
3, 28
o
Oiling .........................
Hand wheel .....................
Lower
32_34
27, 28, 31, 43
3
2, 39
3.27
3
H
Light
Narrow hemming
............
Needle
.................
Needle bar .......................
Needte plate
...............
3,30,43
Needle plate set screw .............
3, 30
Needle stopper pin
................
28
Needle threads
......
14_17,
21_25,
33_37
Needle thread guide
..........
2, 15, 17
Needle thread tension dial
..............
..............
2. 15, 17, 21_25,
33_37
Net
.......................
4, 7, 43
2, 5
Rolled
hemming
Rolled
hemm
................
32_34
ng needle plate
.....
4, 32.43
S
Screwdrivers
N
Needle bar thread guide .........
Needle :lamp
..................
Needle :lamp screw ...............
....................
Knife holder
33_37
35
2, 26
G
Gathering
. . 10_12.21_25,
guide
........
2, 3, 11
tension dial ..........
2, 11,21_25,
33_37
...................
4.43
Side cover ......................
Set screw
......................
Spool cap
..................
Spool holder
...............
Spool pin
.....................
Spoo stand ......................
2, 6
39
4, 7, 43
2, 7, 9, 43
2, 7
2
Stitch length dia
...............
Stoppers
........................
Stopper pin ....................
2, 26
7
29
T
Telescoping
thread guide bar ..........
Thread chain ....................
Thread cutter ...................
Thread guide plate
.......
Thread take-up lever thread
Tweezers ...................
2, 7
18
3, 18
2, 10, 12. 14, 16
guide
. . 2, 15. 17
4. 11.43
40
U
P
Performance
problems
chart
.........
Picot edging ...................
Pin tucking
.....................
Plug connector
...................
Power switch
....................
Pressure adjusting screw ............
Presser bar
......................
Presser foot
Presser foot
..................
lifter
..............
42
32_34
36
2, 5
2, 5
2.27
3
3, 8, 27
3, 8, 27
knife
knife
.................
knob
................
2.15
3.29,
43
3.29
Upper looper
Upper looper
...............
................
3, 12, 13
thread
..................
12,13,21_25,33_37
Upper looper
Upper looper
.................
thread
thread
guide ........
tension dial .........
2, 13, 21_25,
2, 3, 13
33_37
W
Waste clippings
R
Right needle thread guide ...........
Upper
Upper
catcher
...............
4
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Specification of the Machine
r
Item
Sewin£
speed
Stitch
ength
Specification
1,150_
(feed
amountJ
1,200
1 _ 4 mm
r.p.m.
(Ordinary
{maximum;
=
WARRANTY
0
=
=-
FULL
FIVE YEAR
WARRANTY
ON
PONENTS
OF OVERLOCK
MACHINE
average 3)
0
Differential
Overedge
feed ratio
stitch
width
1:0.7
_ 1:2.0
For
3.5 mm or 5.7 mm
five
cnarge,
appear
qead,
t3 threads)
5.7 mm t4 threads)
years
from
the
date
of
MECHANICAL
3urchase.
repair
defects
in material
n true mechanical
components
COM-
Sears will,
free of
and workmanship
of the overlock
which
_nachine
0
_=
Needle
bar stroke
26 mm
FULL
MENT
=
Presser foot
rise
Needle
Number
Machine
5mm
HA-1
of threads
dimensions
53" x
10 -_-
deotl _ lOa@
FULL
90-DAY
WARRANTY
MECHANICAL
ADJUSTMENTS
5"
x height
Weight
ON
ELECTRICAL
EQUmP-
For two years from the date of purcnase.
Sears will, free of
cnarge,
repair
defects
in materia!
or workmanship
which
appear in the electrical
ecluil3ment
of the overlock
machine.
including
electronic
components,
motor,
wiring,
switch
and
speed control.
SP#11or=14
3or4
width
TWO YEAR WARRANTY
OF OVER LOCK MACHINE
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the above warranty
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applies
AND
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mechanical
service
overlock
machine.
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NEAREST
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IN THE UNITED
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For 90 days from the date of purchase,
charge,
replace
any parts
and orovide
necessary
for
proper
operation
of the
exceot for norma
maintenance.
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ROEBUCK
AND
CO., D1817 WA, Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
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that
service,
you
simply
have purchased
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your
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any Sears Service
Overlock,
Center.
should
a need
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ever
exist
all pertinent
for
repair
facts when
parts
or
you call or
visit.
The model
Overlock.
WHEN
*
number
ORDERING
MODEL
of
your
REPAIR
NUMBER
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parts
Repair
Parts Distribution
you
need
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PARTS,
NAME
are not
Center
SEARS,
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Overlook
will
be shown
on your
nomenclature
plate
on the back
of your
See page 2 for location.
ALWAYS
OF ITEM
stocked
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locally,
GIVE
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PART
DESCRIPTION
your
order
FOLLOWING
will
INFORMATION:
be electronically
transmitted
to
a Sears
for handling.
ROEBUCK
AND
CO,, Chicago,
Printed
IL 60684
in Taiwan
U.S.A.
Part No. 785800851
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