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Kenmore 385.15516 User Manual

Kenmore 385.15516
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SEWING MACHINE
Owner's Manual
MAQUlNA DE COSER
Manual de Instrucciones
MACHINE A COUDRE
Manuel d'instructions
Model, Modelo, Modele 385.15516000
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744-800-083 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com

Table of Contents

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Kenmore 385.15516 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Model Number385.15516
BrandKenmore
Stitch OptionsMultiple
Buttonhole Styles4-Step
Automatic Needle ThreaderYes
Drop-in BobbinYes
Speed ControlVariable
Foot ControlYes
Presser FeetIncluded
TypeElectronic Sewing Machine
Needle PositionsAdjustable

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER - Risk of Electric Shock

Essential precautions to prevent electric shock hazards.

WARNING - Risk of Burns, Fire, Electric Shock, or Injury

Warnings for safe operation, especially around children.

WARRANTY

Full 25 Year Warranty on Material or Workmanship

Covers defects in material or workmanship for the machine's mechanical parts.

Full Two Year Warranty on Electrical Equipment

Covers defects in electrical and electronic components for two years.

Full 90-Day Warranty on All Parts and Mechanical Adjustments

Covers parts replacement and mechanical service for 90 days.

SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting Machine to Power Supply

Step-by-step guide on how to connect the sewing machine to a power source.

For Your Safety

General safety precautions to observe while operating the sewing machine.

Operating Instructions

Guidance on using the machine's controls and features safely.

Changing Needle

Changing Presser Foot

Procedure for removing and attaching different presser feet.

Selecting Needle and Fabric

Bobbin Winding

Threading the Machine

Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Straight Stitch

Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch

Correct Tension

How to achieve the correct zigzag stitch tension for optimal appearance.

Tension is Too Tight

Identifying and fixing issues with overly tight zigzag stitch tension.

Tension is Too Loose

Identifying and fixing issues with overly loose zigzag stitch tension.

SECTION III. STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING

Zipper Sewing

To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs

SECTION IV. ZIGZAG STITCHES

SECTION V. UTILITY STITCHES AND DECORATIVE STITCHES

SECTION VI. STRETCH STITCHES

Straight Stretch

How to use the straight stretch stitch for durable and elastic seams.

Overcast Stretch Stitching

SECTION VII. BUTTONHOLE

Automatic Buttonhole

Detailed guide to creating automatic buttonholes with the machine.

Corded Buttonhole

SECTION VIII. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE

Replacing the Light Bulb

Procedure for safely replacing the machine's light bulb.

Cleaning the Shuttle Race

Oiling the Machine

Troubleshooting

The Machine Doesn't Work

Steps to take if the sewing machine fails to operate.

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