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Instructions to reduce the risk of electric shock during operation.
Guidelines to reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury.
Information on purchasing carrying cases or sewing cabinets for portability and storage.
Diagram and identification of the main parts of the sewing machine.
Illustration and identification of the various accessories included with the sewing machine.
Instructions for plugging in the machine and turning on the power.
Explanation of how to operate the foot control pedal for speed regulation.
Instructions on how to use and store the spool pins for thread feeding.
Guidance on raising and lowering the presser foot for sewing.
Information on using the built-in thread cutter to trim threads.
Steps for attaching and removing the extension table for free-arm sewing.
Description of the integrated accessory storage box.
Procedure for changing the presser foot on the sewing machine.
Guidance on selecting appropriate needles and threads for different fabrics.
Chart matching fabrics to recommended needles, threads, and stitch lengths.
Instructions on how to inspect the needle for damage or wear.
Instructions for removing the bobbin case and winding the bobbin correctly.
Further detailed steps on how to wind a bobbin onto the bobbin winder.
Procedure for correctly placing the wound bobbin into the bobbin case.
Step-by-step guide for threading the top thread through the sewing machine.
Instructions on bringing the bobbin thread up to the needle area for sewing.
How to adjust top thread tension for straight stitches and factors affecting tension.
Explanation of tension adjustments specific to zigzag stitching.
How to operate the reverse stitch control for locking stitches.
Explanation of the stitch selector control and its functions.
How to use the stitch length control to adjust stitch size.
Procedure for adjusting the balance of stretch stitches.
General tips and good habits to follow when beginning to sew.
Instructions for straight stitches, seam guides, and turning square corners.
How to perform topstitching for emphasis and reinforcement.
Using left needle position for better control during specific sewing tasks.
Step-by-step instructions for sewing a zipper into fabric.
Techniques for sewing invisible zippers and making cording.
How to attach and utilize the darning plate for specific sewing applications.
Overview of zigzag stitches and their various applications in sewing.
Instructions for creating a satin stitch, useful for decorative work and edges.
Techniques for stitching applique pieces onto fabric.
How to perform bar tacking for reinforcing points of strain.
Step-by-step guide for securely sewing buttons onto fabric.
Instructions for using the overcasting stitch to finish raw edges.
How to perform the three-step zigzag stitch for stronger, more elastic seams.
Techniques for incorporating lace into sewing projects.
Instructions for performing blind hemming on woven and stretch fabrics.
How to create shell stitches and shell tucks for decorative finishing.
Method for using box stitching to join heavy weight interlining.
Guide to straight stretch and rick-rack stretch stitches for elastic fabrics.
Instructions for creating smocking effects with gathering stitches.
How to perform overcast stretch stitching for seams on stretch fabrics.
Techniques for serging or pine leaf stretch stitching on narrow seams.
How to use the elastic stretch stitch to attach elastic to garments.
Step-by-step instructions for sewing buttonholes on a garment.
Further steps and notes for sewing buttonholes, including edge sewing and reverse.
Troubleshooting guide for common sewing problems like skipping stitches and thread breaks.
Additional troubleshooting steps for issues like irregular stitches, bunching thread, and puckering.
Instructions for safely replacing the sewing machine's light bulb.
General instructions for cleaning the machine, including the feed dogs.
Procedure for cleaning the shuttle race area to ensure smooth operation.
Instructions for oiling various parts of the sewing machine for optimal performance.
Details of the 25-year warranty for the sewing machine head's mechanical components.
Details of the 2-year warranty for the sewing machine's electrical components.
Details of the 90-day warranty for parts and mechanical adjustments.
Information on how and where to obtain warranty service for the sewing machine.
Information required when ordering repair parts, including part number and model.
Instructions to reduce the risk of electric shock during operation.
Guidelines to reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury.
Information on purchasing carrying cases or sewing cabinets for portability and storage.
Diagram and identification of the main parts of the sewing machine.
Illustration and identification of the various accessories included with the sewing machine.
Instructions for plugging in the machine and turning on the power.
Explanation of how to operate the foot control pedal for speed regulation.
Instructions on how to use and store the spool pins for thread feeding.
Guidance on raising and lowering the presser foot for sewing.
Information on using the built-in thread cutter to trim threads.
Steps for attaching and removing the extension table for free-arm sewing.
Description of the integrated accessory storage box.
Procedure for changing the presser foot on the sewing machine.
Guidance on selecting appropriate needles and threads for different fabrics.
Chart matching fabrics to recommended needles, threads, and stitch lengths.
Instructions on how to inspect the needle for damage or wear.
Instructions for removing the bobbin case and winding the bobbin correctly.
Further detailed steps on how to wind a bobbin onto the bobbin winder.
Procedure for correctly placing the wound bobbin into the bobbin case.
Step-by-step guide for threading the top thread through the sewing machine.
Instructions on bringing the bobbin thread up to the needle area for sewing.
How to adjust top thread tension for straight stitches and factors affecting tension.
Explanation of tension adjustments specific to zigzag stitching.
How to operate the reverse stitch control for locking stitches.
Explanation of the stitch selector control and its functions.
How to use the stitch length control to adjust stitch size.
Procedure for adjusting the balance of stretch stitches.
General tips and good habits to follow when beginning to sew.
Instructions for straight stitches, seam guides, and turning square corners.
How to perform topstitching for emphasis and reinforcement.
Using left needle position for better control during specific sewing tasks.
Step-by-step instructions for sewing a zipper into fabric.
Techniques for sewing invisible zippers and making cording.
How to attach and utilize the darning plate for specific sewing applications.
Overview of zigzag stitches and their various applications in sewing.
Instructions for creating a satin stitch, useful for decorative work and edges.
Techniques for stitching applique pieces onto fabric.
How to perform bar tacking for reinforcing points of strain.
Step-by-step guide for securely sewing buttons onto fabric.
Instructions for using the overcasting stitch to finish raw edges.
How to perform the three-step zigzag stitch for stronger, more elastic seams.
Techniques for incorporating lace into sewing projects.
Instructions for performing blind hemming on woven and stretch fabrics.
How to create shell stitches and shell tucks for decorative finishing.
Method for using box stitching to join heavy weight interlining.
Guide to straight stretch and rick-rack stretch stitches for elastic fabrics.
Instructions for creating smocking effects with gathering stitches.
How to perform overcast stretch stitching for seams on stretch fabrics.
Techniques for serging or pine leaf stretch stitching on narrow seams.
How to use the elastic stretch stitch to attach elastic to garments.
Step-by-step instructions for sewing buttonholes on a garment.
Further steps and notes for sewing buttonholes, including edge sewing and reverse.
Troubleshooting guide for common sewing problems like skipping stitches and thread breaks.
Additional troubleshooting steps for issues like irregular stitches, bunching thread, and puckering.
Instructions for safely replacing the sewing machine's light bulb.
General instructions for cleaning the machine, including the feed dogs.
Procedure for cleaning the shuttle race area to ensure smooth operation.
Instructions for oiling various parts of the sewing machine for optimal performance.
Details of the 25-year warranty for the sewing machine head's mechanical components.
Details of the 2-year warranty for the sewing machine's electrical components.
Details of the 90-day warranty for parts and mechanical adjustments.
Information on how and where to obtain warranty service for the sewing machine.
Information required when ordering repair parts, including part number and model.
General| Brand | Kenmore |
|---|---|
| Model | 385.12514 |
| Category | Sewing Machine |
| Language | English |
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