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Kenmore 385.11206300 User Manual

Kenmore 385.11206300
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SEWING MACHINE
Owner's Manual
MAQUINA DE COSER
Manual de Instrucciones
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MACHINE A COUDRE
Manuel d'instructions
Model, Modelo, ModUle 385.11206300
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639-B00-567 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Sears Canada Inc, Toronto, ont, NSB 2B8 CANADA

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Kenmore 385.11206300 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKenmore
Model385.11206300
CategorySewing Machine
LanguageEnglish

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock

Warnings about electric shock risks and precautions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Instruction to keep the safety information for future reference.

PROTECTION AGREEMENTS

Master Protection Agreements

Details of Sears' extended warranty and service plan in the US.

Maintenance Agreements

Details of Sears' extended warranty and service plan in Canada.

Le contrat d'entretien de Sears

Contrats d'entretien de Sears

Information about Sears' service contracts for Kenmore products in Canada.

Sewing Machine Warranty

Full 25 Year Warranty on Internal Mechanical Components

Covers internal mechanical parts for 25 years against defects.

Full Two Year Warranty on Electrical Equipment

Covers electrical components for two years against defects.

Full 90 Day Warranty on All Parts and Mechanical Adjustments

Covers all parts and mechanical adjustments for 90 days.

Machine Specifications

SECTION I. NAMES OF PARTS

Names of Parts

Identifies and illustrates the various parts of the sewing machine.

Available Accessories and Attachments

SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting Machine to Power Supply

Instructions for connecting the sewing machine to its power source.

Before Using Your Sewing Machine

Initial setup steps before the first use of the sewing machine.

For Your Safety

Important safety precautions to follow while operating the machine.

Polarized Plug

Explanation of the polarized plug and its safe usage.

Controlling Sewing Speed

How to adjust sewing speed using the foot control pedal.

Setting Spool Pin

Presser Foot Lifter

Extension Table

Changing Needle

Presser Foot Types

Zigzag foot

Describes the zigzag foot and its uses for various stitches.

Straight stitch foot (Optional)

Details the optional straight stitch foot for precise straight stitching.

Sliding buttonhole foot

Explains the use of the sliding buttonhole foot for accurate buttonholes.

Zipper foot (Optional)

Information on the optional zipper foot for sewing zippers.

Satin stitch foot (Optional)

Describes the optional satin stitch foot for decorative stitching.

Selecting Needle and Fabric

Bobbin Winding

Removing bobbin case

Steps to remove the bobbin case from the shuttle.

Bobbin winding

Instructions on how to wind thread onto a bobbin.

Inserting bobbin

Threading the Machine

Threading the machine

Detailed instructions on how to thread the upper thread through the machine.

Drawing up bobbin thread

Steps to bring the bobbin thread up to the needle area.

Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a Straight Stitch

Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch

Stitch Selector

Reverse Stitch Control

SECTION III. STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING

Straight Stitch

Basic settings and overview for performing straight stitch sewing.

Starting to sew

How to begin a straight stitch seam on fabric.

Finishing sewing

Techniques for securing the end of a straight stitch seam.

Use the Seam Guides

How to utilize the seam guides on the needle plate for accurate seams.

Turn a Square Corner

Method for sewing a perfect square corner with the sewing machine.

Zipper Sewing

Using the Darning Plate

Darning

Instructions for using the darning plate for free-motion sewing.

SECTION IV. ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING

Basic Zigzag

How to perform a basic zigzag stitch and its applications.

Monogramming

Guide to creating monograms using the sewing machine.

Overcasting Stitch

SECTION V. UTILITY AND DECORATIVE STITCHES

Blind Hem Stitch

Instructions for creating an invisible blind hem stitch.

Lace Work

Multiple Zigzag Stitch

Seam finishing

Using multiple zigzag stitch to finish seam allowances neatly.

Mending

Applying multiple zigzag stitch for repairing fabric tears.

SECTION VI. BUTTONHOLE

Buttonhole

Step-by-step guide for sewing buttonholes with the machine.

SECTION VII. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE

Replacing the Light Bulb

Instructions for safely replacing the sewing machine's light bulb.

Cleaning the Feed Dogs

How to clean the feed dogs to ensure proper fabric feeding.

Cleaning the Shuttle Race

Cleaning the shuttle area

Procedures for cleaning the shuttle race area to remove lint and thread.

Replacing shuttle assembly

Steps for removing and reassembling the shuttle mechanism.

Oiling the Machine

Oil behind the face cover

Locations for oiling the machine behind the front face cover.

Oil the shuttle area

Points to oil in the shuttle area for smooth operation.

Troubleshooting

Get it fixed, at your home or ours!

Your Home

Information on in-home repair services for appliances and equipment.

Our Home

Details for carry-in repair services for vacuums, electronics, etc.

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