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Kenmore 385.1960180 User Manual

Kenmore 385.1960180
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OWNER'S _MANUAL
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SEWING MACHINE
MODEL 385. 19601

Table of Contents

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Kenmore 385.1960180 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Model Number385.1960180
BrandKenmore
Needle TypeUniversal
Foot ControlYes
Bobbin TypeDrop-in
Stitch LengthAdjustable
Stitch WidthAdjustable
Presser FeetButtonhole, Zipper
Included AccessoriesNeedles, bobbins, seam ripper, screwdriver, spool caps

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER -- To reduce the risk of electric shock

Warnings about electrical hazards and safe usage practices.

WARNING -- To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons

Warnings about potential physical harm, misuse, and general precautions.

SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE

Locate and Identify the Parts

Diagram and labels for identifying machine components.

Identify the Accessories

Illustration and identification of included sewing accessories.

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING

Set Up the Machine

Step-by-step guide for plugging in and powering on the sewing machine.

Set the Foot Control

Instructions on positioning and using the foot control pedal.

Set the Pressure Dial

Guidance on adjusting the presser foot pressure for different fabrics.

Know What the Presser Feet Will Do

General introduction to presser feet and their importance.

Change the Presser Foot

Step-by-step guide on how to snap presser feet on and off.

Choose Your Needle and Thread

Guidance on selecting the correct needle and thread for different fabrics.

Wind the Bobbin

Instructions on how to wind thread onto the bobbin.

Insert the Bobbin Into the Bobbin Holder

Step-by-step guide for inserting the bobbin into the bobbin holder.

Thread Your Needle

Detailed steps for threading the needle correctly.

Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread

Steps for picking up the bobbin thread to prepare for sewing.

Adjust the Top Thread Tension

Guidance on adjusting top thread tension for straight stitches.

SECTION 3. LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS

Reverse Stitch Button (manual -- no memory)

Explanation and uses of the reverse stitch button.

Up/Down Needle Position Button

How to use the button to control needle position (up/down).

Control Panel

Overview of the control panel sections and buttons.

Pattern Selection Buttons

How to use buttons to select stitch patterns.

Stitch Width and Length Buttons

Explanation of how to adjust stitch width and length.

SECTION 4. PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS

Turn a Square Corner

Step-by-step guide for turning a square corner while sewing.

Darning

Detailed instructions on how to perform darning.

Sew a Button

Step-by-step guide for sewing buttons onto fabric.

Put in a Zipper

Initial steps for attaching a zipper to fabric.

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES

Chart of Sewing Functions

An alphabetical list of sewing functions and corresponding stitch patterns/pages.

Stitch Pattern Chart

Chart detailing stitch numbers, feet, needle, thread, pressure, and uses.

Straight Stitches

Introduction to straight stitches and their common uses.

Lock-a-Matic Seam

Using the lock-a-matic stitch for fast and secure seams.

Automatic Darning

How to use the automatic darning feature for rips and holes.

Automatic Buttonholing

Introduction to sewing automatic buttonholes.

Manual Buttonholing

Instructions for creating manual buttonholes.

Hemming and Edging Stitches

Introduction to hemming and edging stitches.

Twin Needle Stitching

Guide to sewing parallel rows of stitches using a twin needle.

Monogramming

Instructions for sewing letters, numbers, and symbols for monogramming.

SECTION 6. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART

What to Do When

Troubleshooting guide for common sewing machine problems and their solutions.

SECTION 7. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE

Clean the Bobbin Holder

Instructions for cleaning the bobbin holder and area.

Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs

Steps for cleaning the hook race and feed dogs.

Oiling the Machine

Guidance on oiling the sewing machine's moving parts.

Replace the Light Bulb

Instructions for safely replacing the sewing machine's light bulb.

PARTS LIST

Ordering Information

Details on how to order repair parts, including necessary information.

WARRANTY

FULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEAD

Details of the 25-year warranty for the machine head.

FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF SEWING MACHINE

Details of the 2-year warranty for electrical components.

FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS AND MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS

Details of the 90-day warranty for parts and adjustments.

SEWING MACHINE

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

Information required when ordering repair parts.

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