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Kenmore 385.16221300 User Manual

Kenmore 385.16221300
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SERVICE MANUAL
SEWING MACHINE MODEL
385.16221300
JULY, 2003
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Kenmore 385.16221300 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeMechanical
Model385.16221300
BrandKenmore
Foot ControlYes
Built-in Stitches22
Needle ThreaderNo
Free ArmYes
Bobbin TypeDrop-in
Stitch OptionsDecorative
Buttonhole Styles1

Summary

Locate and Identify the Parts

What to Do When

Skipping Stitches

Lists causes and fixes for skipped stitches in sewing machine operation.

Fabric Not Moving

Lists causes and fixes for fabric not feeding correctly during sewing.

Breaking Upper Thread

Lists causes and fixes for the upper thread breaking during sewing.

Breaking Bobbin Thread

Lists causes and fixes for the bobbin thread breaking during sewing.

Needle Breaks

Lists causes and fixes for the sewing needle breaking.

Noisy Operation

Lists causes and fixes for unusual noise during sewing machine operation.

Deformation Pattern

Lists causes and fixes for distorted stitch patterns.

Improper Buttonhole Results

Lists causes and fixes for incorrect buttonhole stitching.

Threading of Machine

Automatic Needle Threader

Service Access

Face Cover

Instructions for removing the machine's front face cover.

Top Cover

Instructions for removing the machine's top cover.

Base Plate

Instructions for removing the machine's base plate.

Bed Cover

Instructions for removing the machine's bed cover.

Belt Cover

Instructions for removing the machine's belt cover.

Free Arm Cover

Instructions for removing the machine's free arm cover.

Front Cover

Instructions for removing the machine's front cover.

Rear Panel

Instructions for removing the machine's rear panel.

Mechanical Adjustment

Top Tension

Procedures for checking and adjusting the top thread tension.

Presser Bar Height and Alignment

Procedures for checking and adjusting presser bar height and alignment.

Needle Swing

Procedure for adjusting the needle's sideways movement during zigzag stitching.

Straight Stitching

Checks for proper needle position during straight stitching.

Straight Stitching (Adjustment Procedure)

Procedure to adjust needle position for straight stitching.

Distribution of Needle Swing

Procedure to check the equal distribution of needle swing.

Distribution of Needle Swing (Adjustment Procedure)

Procedure to adjust the needle bar supporter for balanced needle swing.

Stretch Stitch Balance

Procedure to check the balance of stretch stitches.

Stretch Stitch Balance (Adjustment Procedure)

Procedure to adjust stretch stitch balance for forward and reverse stitches.

Feed Dog Height

Procedure to check the feed dog height using a gauge.

Feed Dog Height (Adjustment Procedure)

Procedure to adjust the feed dog height.

Needle Bar Height

Preparation and check for needle bar height.

Needle Bar Height (Adjustment Procedure)

Procedure to adjust the needle bar height.

Needle to Shuttle Timing

Preparation and check for needle to shuttle timing.

Needle to Shuttle Timing (Adjustment Procedure)

Procedure to adjust the needle to shuttle timing.

Needle Clearance to Shuttle

Procedure to check needle clearance to the shuttle hook.

Backlash (Lower Shaft Gear)

Procedure to check and adjust backlash in the lower shaft gear.

Buttonhole Stitch Balance

Procedure to check the stitch balance for buttonholes.

Buttonhole Stitch Balance (Adjustment Procedure)

Procedure to adjust buttonhole stitch balance.

Needle Position

Procedure to check the needle position in relation to stitch width.

Needle Position (Adjustment Procedure)

Procedure to adjust the needle position for zigzag and straight stitches.

Zero Feeding

Procedure to check the zero feeding setting for the feed dogs.

Zero Feeding (Adjustment Procedure)

Procedure to adjust the zero feeding setting.

Basic Needle Position

Procedure to adjust basic needle position for zigzag and straight sewing.

Buttonhole Function (1)

Procedure to adjust the length of buttonholes made with the automatic foot.

Buttonhole Function (2)

Procedure to adjust bar tack timing for buttonholes.

Replacement and Adjustment of Needle Threader Plate

Procedures for replacing and adjusting the needle threader plate.

Motor Belt Tension

Procedure to check and adjust the motor belt tension.

Oiling

Wiring of Terminal Block

Special Tools Required

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