Kenmore 1430 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............................................
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Identifying Parts ................................................. 2, 3
Installing Machine ............................................... 4, 5
Converting to Free-arm Sewing ................................ 6
Winding the Bobbin ............................................... 7
Threading the Bobbin Case...................................... 8
Threading of Top Thread ........................................ 9
USING THE CONTROLS
Adjusting Top Tension ........................................... 10
Adjusting Bobbin Tension ....................................... 11
Checking Tensions ................................................ 12
Stitch Width Control .............................................. 13
Stitch Length Control ............................................. 13
Reverse Stitch Control ........................................... 14
Special Stitch Modifier ........................................... 14
Buttonhole Control ................................................ 14
Special Stitch Dial ............................................ 15, 16
Pressure Regulator ................................................ 17
Feed Dog Control .................................................. 18
Sewing Light ....................................................... 18
Needle Plates .................................................. 19, 20
Seam Guides .................................................. 19, 20
ACCESSORIES
Needles .............................................................. 21
Needle, Thread, and Fabric Chart .............................. 22
Presser Feet ........................................................ 23
Buttonhole Attachment .......................................... 24
STARTING TO SEW .............................................. 25
GARMENT CONSTRUCTION STITCHES
Straight Stitching ............................................ 26, 27
Zigzag Stitching ................................................... 27
Stretch Stitching ............................................. 28 - 30
SPECIAL FINISHING STITCHES
Buttonhole Making .......................................... 31 - 34
Blind Hemming ..................................................... 35
Satin Stitching, Appliqueing .................................... 36
Zipper Application ................................................. 37
Mending ........................................... -.................. 38
Darning ...................... -........................................ 38
Button Sewing ..................................................... 39
Bar Tacking ............................... ....: ..................... 39
FREE-ARM SEWING ............................................. 40
CHECKING PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS ............. 41, 42
CARING FOR THE MACHINE
Cleaning Feed Dogs and Shuttle ............................... 43
Oiling Under Arm Cover Plate ................................... 44
Oiling Underside .............................................. 45, 46
Oiling in Face Cover Plate ........................................ 46
Parts List ....................................................... 47, 48

Kenmore 1430 Specifications

General

Brand	Kenmore
Model	1430
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English