Kenmore 385.15202400 User Manual

SERVICE MANUAL
SEWING MACHINE MODEL
385. 15208400
OCTOBER, 2003

Kenmore 385.15202400 Specifications

General

Type	Mechanical
Model Number	385.15202400
Brand	Kenmore
Needle Positions	Variable
Foot Control	Yes
Automatic Needle Threader	No
Bobbin Type	Class 15
Drop-in Bobbin	Yes
Free Arm	Yes
Speed Control	Yes

Summary

Locate and Identify Parts

Wind the Bobbin

Prepare Top Thread

Stitch Selector, Length, and Width Controls

Troubleshooting: What to Do When

Skipping Stitches

Fabric Not Moving

Breaking Upper Thread

Breaking Bobbin Thread

Needle Breaks

Mechanical Adjustment

Top Tension

How to check and adjust the upper thread tension for optimal sewing performance.

Bobbin Tension

Procedure for checking and adjusting the bobbin thread tension correctly.

Presser Bar Height and Alignment

Adjusting the presser bar height for proper needle plate clearance.

Needle Swing

Adjusting the needle swing for zigzag stitching and synchronization.

Needle Drop

Procedure to adjust the needle drop position for zigzag stitch accuracy.

Clearance Between Needle and Hook (No.1)

Adjusting the clearance between the needle and shuttle race, first method.

Clearance Between Needle and Hook (No.2)

Adjusting the clearance between the needle and shuttle race, second method.

Feed Dog Height

Needle Bar Height

Needle Timing to Shuttle

Buttonhole Feed Balance

Oiling and Lubrication