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Kenmore 385.17626 User Manual

Kenmore 385.17626
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SEARS
Owner's Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d'lnstructions
SEWING MACHINE Model
MAQUlNA DE COSER Modelo $385. 17626
MACHINE A COIJ E Modele
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CAUTION:
Before using sewing machine,
read this manual and follow
all its Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.
Safety Instructions
Warranty
Specifications
Operation
Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
P/N vs_sooo13

Table of Contents

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Kenmore 385.17626 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKenmore
Model385.17626
TypeSewing Machine
Speed ControlYes
Automatic Needle ThreaderYes
Drop-in BobbinYes
Free ArmYes
Foot ControlYes
Bobbin TypeClass 15
Built-in Stitches23
Buttonhole Styles1
Needle TypeUniversal needle
Needle Positions4

Summary

Owner's Manual

Safety and Operation Caution

Important caution before using the sewing machine.

Important Safety Instructions

Danger: Reducing Electric Shock Risk

Instructions to reduce the risk of electric shock.

Warning: Reducing Burn, Fire, Electric Shock, or Injury Risk

Instructions to reduce risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury.

Warranty Information

Warranty Coverage Details

Details on 25-year, 2-year, and 90-day warranty coverage.

Machine Specifications

Getting Ready to Sew

Setup and Initial Operation

Connecting power, safety, operation, and speed control guidance.

Needle and Thread Selection Guide

Bobbin Winding Procedures

Bobbin Winding Details

Bobbin Insertion

Machine Threading Procedures

Upper Threading Procedure

Detailed steps for threading the upper needle.

Retrieving Bobbin Thread

How to bring the bobbin thread up to the needle thread.

Needle Thread Tension Adjustment (Straight Stitch)

Straight Stitch Tension Troubleshooting

Identifying and correcting straight stitch tension problems.

Needle Thread Tension Adjustment (Zigzag Stitch)

Zigzag Stitch Tension Troubleshooting

Identifying and correcting zigzag stitch tension problems.

Stitch Selection Guide

Using the Stitch Selector

Guide to selecting stitches using the stitch selector.

Stitch Width Adjustment

Stitch Length Adjustment

Stretch Stitch Balance Adjustment

Zipper Installation Guide

Zipper Sewing Steps and Preparation

Attaching foot, preparing fabric, and sewing the zipper.

Zipper Installation Details

Feed Dogs Adjustment

Zigzag Stitch Guide

Utility and Decorative Stitches

Button Sewing Instructions

Overcasting Stitch for Edge Finishing

Overedge Stitch for Seam Finishing

Stretch Stitch Guide

Overcast Stretch Stitching Guide

Serging Guide

Elastic Stretch Stitch Guide

Buttonhole and Twin Needle Stitch Guide

Manual Buttonhole Procedure

Instructions for sewing manual buttonholes.

Manual Buttonhole Steps

Adjusting Buttonhole Stitch Balance

Automatic Buttonhole Setup

Automatic Buttonhole Operation

Automatic Buttonhole Sewing Procedure

Step-by-step guide for sewing automatic buttonholes.

Automatic Buttonhole Attachment Details

Twin Needle Stitch Guide

Machine Care and Maintenance

Hook Race and Feed Dog Cleaning

Machine Oiling Procedure

Troubleshooting Common Sewing Issues

Troubleshooting Guide by Issue

Common sewing problems, their causes, and solutions.

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