Kenmore 158.17560 User Manual

158.17572
158.17560 158.17740
158.17570 158.17741
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STRAIGHTSTITCH ATTACHMENT ZIGZAG BITE FOOTCONTROL
POSITION DIMENSION
ml
(;ENTER LO1€ BAR _,8 6816
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PRESSERFOOT HEIGHT
LOW BARTYPE
•_136 MM
MINIMUM
5.2 MM
NEEDLEPLATESURFACE
HIGHBARTYPE
24 S MM
MINIMUM
8.2 MM
SUPERHIGH OARTYPE
...... . NllOM
5.2 MM
FRONT FACING SHUTrLE
SIDE FACING SHUTrLE
SUPER HIGH BAR
LOW BAR HIGH BAR LOW BAR
Drop feed dog Pressdo_ pressureregulatorto the max,mumpressure Lowerpressurefoot lever Loosenthumbscrewend be
sure presser foot t,* seated properly Tighten thumb screw
If adjustmentIs necessaw, raisepresser foot leverand loosenscrewson presserbar holder AdluSt the heightof presserfoot
fror,r needle plate as _oecd,ad Coohrmthe he,oht of presser foot by a completeturn of the handwheel T,ghtenthe screws
securely after edlustment
Disldbuticm of Needle Swing
Set spe_al stitch dial at red "S" or ted dot and sUtch
width control at red "S" or red dot. Using the
straight stitch needle plate, check and see if the
needle Sees in the center of the needle hole. If not,
adjust the needle poslUon according to inst_eUons
on I)-2.
Us_g the _d_g stitch needle plate, check the
needle swing by turning the stitch width control from
"S" or red dot to "4" with the needle at Its lowest
pooit/on (Step No. l). Next rotate hand wheel one
complete turn =nd check needle swing by turning
stitch width control from "S" or red dot to "4"' with
needle st its lowest position. (Step No. Z).
If needle swins in Step No. I is not equal to that in
Step No. 2, loosen screw (A), insert eccentric tool in
hole (B) and move adjustable plate (C) in either
d/reetton (D) or (E) to obta/n equal needle swing.
After adjusting tighten screw (A).
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FIGURE C-le
Needle Pedtlen
Set stitch width control at 0. Prepare the needle plate
for straight stitching by revers/ng or sliding the
center plate (See Figures l & 21 or place the needle
plate Insert for straight stitch onto the needle plate
(See Figure 3). Tur'n_g handwheel, check and see if
the needle goes through the needle hole at lteeenter.
If not, loosen nut (1) and adjust needle posit/on by
sUShtly turnlnl the eccentric roller pin (3). TlShten
the nut securely after adjustnlant.
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Kenmore 158.17560 Specifications

General

Brand	Kenmore
Model	158.17560
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English

Summary

Distribution of Needle Swing

Needle Swing Adjustment

Adjusts needle swing for equal stitch width using eccentric tool and plate.

Needle Position Check

Checks if the needle goes into the center of the needle hole using straight stitch plate.

Needle Position Setup

Straight Stitch Alignment

Prepares needle plate for straight stitching and checks needle center alignment.

Presser Foot Height Measurement

High Bar Type Height

Specifies minimum presser foot height from needle plate for high bar type.

Low Bar Type Height

Specifies minimum presser foot height from needle plate for low bar type.

Super High Bar Type Height

Specifies minimum presser foot height from needle plate for super high bar type.

Stitch Control Settings

Straight Stitch Configuration

Defines straight stitch position, attachment dimension, zigzag bite, and foot control.

Presser Foot Adjustment

Details how to adjust presser foot height and ensure it sits properly.

Feed Dog Height Adjustment

Gauge Placement for Front Facing Shuttle

Instructions for using gauge to check feed dog height with no-go side facing needle plate.

Gauge Placement for Side Facing Shuttle

Caution for side facing shuttle models regarding gauge placement on needle plate.

Feed Dog Height Adjustment Procedure

Loosen screw to adjust feed dog height and tighten securely after adjustment.

Zero-Feeding Calibration

Zero-Feeding Setup

Set stitch dials to 'S' and length to '0' and check feed dog horizontal movement.

Zero-Feeding Adjustment

Loosen screw and turn eccentric screw to prevent feed dog movement at '0' setting.

Needle Timing to Shuttle

Radial Timing Gauge Kit

Details the radial timing gauges and test pins available for vertical bobbin sewing machines.

Radial Timing Gauge Instructions

Procedure for inserting test pin and correct radial timing gauge into shuttle driver.

Needle Bar Height Check

Checks needle bar height by rotating handwheel and observing test pin position.

Needle Clearance to Shuttle

Clearance Measurement

Explains critical clearances 'a', 'b', 'c', and angle 'd' determined visually using gauges.

Dimension C Note

Notes that adjustment for 'Dimension C' is not allowed for front-facing shuttle models.

Zigzag Synchronization

Zigzag Synchronization Check

Checks needle side motion at standard plane for engineering limit compliance.

Zigzag Synchronization Adjustment

Loosen set screw on worm gear to adjust needle side motion if not within limits.

Straight Stitching

Straight Stitch Swing Check

Checks if the needle swings during straight stitching at 'S' setting.

Straight Stitch Adjustment

Loosen screw and move zigzag width arm to extreme left position if needle swings.

Automatic Reverse Stitching

Reverse Stitching Test

Tests forward and reverse stitch equality on paper using pattern disc and stitch controls.

Reverse Stitch Adjustment

Adjust plate by loosening screw if reverse stitch pitch differs from forward stitch.

Automatic Mechanism Cam and Follower

Cam Follower Clearance

Addresses potential issues with special stitch dial turning due to cam clearance.

Mechanism Adjustment Procedure

Adjusts mechanism by loosening screws, moving plates, and aligning components.

Needle Position Check

Checks needle movement to the right and proximity to needle hole edge.

Cam Selector Guide Plate Setting

Cam Follower Alignment

Ensures cam follower aligns with the cam for proper operation.

Selector Plate Adjustment

Loosen screw to adjust selector plate for zigzag cam follower alignment with stitch cams.