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Kenmore 385.11607 User Manual

Kenmore 385.11607
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OWNER'S MANUAL
SEWING MACH
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Kenmore 385.11607 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKenmore
Model385.11607
CategorySewing Machine
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Kenmore Sewing Machine Owner's Manual

Important Safety Instructions

Electric Shock Precautions (DANGER)

Critical safety measures to prevent electric shock hazards during operation.

Fire, Burn, and Injury Warnings (WARNING)

Precautions to prevent fire, burns, and personal injuries.

Preparing Your Sewing Machine for Use

Power Connection and Foot Control

Instructions for connecting power and using the foot control for sewing.

Safety Features and Operation Notes

Highlights safety features and notes on foot control sensitivity.

Bobbin Preparation Steps

Winding the Bobbin

Detailed steps for winding a bobbin correctly.

Inserting the Bobbin into the Case

Placing Bobbin in Bobbin Case

Guide for correctly inserting the bobbin into the bobbin case.

Threading the Top Thread

Needle Threading Procedure

Illustrated instructions for threading the needle.

Retrieving the Bobbin Thread

Bobbin Thread Pickup Steps

Steps to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate.

Adjusting Top Thread Tension

Tension Adjustment Factors

Factors affecting tension and how to adjust it for optimal stitches.

Beginning to Sew

Essential Sewing Habits

Good practices for starting to sew with the machine.

Installing a Zipper

Zipper Sewing Preparation

Steps for preparing fabric and machine for zipper sewing.

Zipper Sewing Procedure

Detailed instructions for sewing in a zipper.

Blind Hemming Techniques

Regular Blind Hem

Instructions for a regular blind hem on woven fabrics.

Stretch Stitching Techniques

Straight Stretch Stitch

Using the straight stretch stitch for knits and high-strain areas.

Creating Buttonholes

Buttonhole Marking and Setup

How to mark and set up the machine for buttonholes.

Buttonhole Sewing Steps

Sewing Buttonhole Sides

Step-by-step sewing instructions for completing buttonholes.

Troubleshooting Sewing Problems

Stitching Problems and Causes

Lists common stitching problems and their probable causes.

Machine Operation Issues

Addresses issues like fabric not moving and machine jamming.

Troubleshooting Sewing Problems (Continued)

Irregular Stitches and Needle Breakage

Solutions for irregular stitches and breaking needles.

Thread Bunching and Puckering

Causes and corrections for thread bunching and fabric puckering.

Machine Care and Maintenance

Cleaning the Machine

Guidelines for cleaning essential machine parts like feed dogs.

Machine Cleaning Details

Cleaning the Shuttle Area

How to clean the shuttle race and remove the shuttle.

Oiling the Sewing Machine

Oiling Behind Face Cover Plate

Instructions for oiling points behind the face cover plate.

Oiling the Underside

Guide for oiling the underside and bottom cover of the machine.

Carefree Stitching Essentials

Needle and Shuttle Care

Importance of needle and shuttle cleanliness for proper function.

Threading and Tension Basics

Key principles for threading and tension adjustment.

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