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Kenmore Sears 16642 - User Manual

Kenmore Sears 16642
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OWNER'S MANUAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
OVERLOCK 3J4D
MODEL 16642
MODELO

Table of Contents

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Summary

Turning Corners

Outside Corners

Instructions for sewing outside corners using an overlock machine.

Inside Corners

Instructions for sewing inside corners using an overlock machine.

Edging Curves

Method for sewing along curved edges with an overlock machine.

Needle Plate Setting Knob Adjustment

Changing to Standard Serging or Rolled Hemming

Adjusting the needle plate knob for different stitch types.

Stitch Length Adjustment

Differential Feed Ratio Adjustment

Thread Tension Adjustment (3 Threads)

Needle and Presser Foot Operations

Changing Needles

Procedure for replacing sewing machine needles.

Foot Pressure Adjustment

Adjusting presser foot pressure for different fabric weights.

Presser Foot and Knife Operations

Presser Foot Removal and Attachment

Steps to remove and attach the presser foot.

Upper Knife Engagement and Disengagement

How to engage and disengage the upper knife.

Overedging Technique

Machine Settings for Overedging

Recommended machine settings for overedging.

Overedging Method

Step-by-step guide for performing overedging.

Overlocking Technique

Machine Settings for Overlocking

Recommended machine settings for overlocking.

Elastic Application (Wide Band)

Machine Settings for Wide Elastic

Settings for applying wide elastic bands.

Method for Wide Elastic

Steps to apply wide elastic to garments.

Elastic Application (Narrow Band)

Machine Settings for Narrow Elastic

Settings for applying narrow elastic bands.

Method for Narrow Elastic

Steps to apply narrow elastic to garments.

Lace Application Technique

Machine Settings for Lace Application

Settings for attaching lace edging.

Method for Lace Application

Steps for applying lace edging to garments.

Decorative Edge Technique

Machine Settings for Decorative Edge

Settings for creating decorative edges.

Method for Decorative Edge

Steps for creating decorative edges.

Decorative Flatlock (Topstitching)

Machine Settings for Decorative Flatlock

Settings for decorative flatlock stitches.

Method for Decorative Flatlock

Steps for creating decorative flatlock stitches.

Narrow Hem Technique

Machine Settings for Narrow Hem

Settings for creating narrow hems.

Method for Narrow Hem

Steps for creating narrow hems.

Rolled Hem Technique

Machine Settings for Rolled Hem

Settings for creating rolled hems.

Method for Rolled Hem

Steps for creating rolled hems.

Picot Edge Technique

Machine Settings for Picot Edge

Settings for creating picot edges.

Method for Picot Edge

Steps for creating picot edges.

Blind Hem Technique

Machine Settings for Blind Hem

Settings for blind hemming.

Method for Blind Hem

Steps for creating a blind hem.

Ribbing Attachment

Machine Settings for Ribbing

Settings for attaching ribbing to garments.

Method for Ribbing

Steps for attaching ribbing.

Pintuck Technique

Machine Settings for Pintuck

Settings for creating pintucks.

Method for Pintuck

Steps for creating pintucks.

Stretch Waistband Attachment

Machine Settings for Waistband

Settings for attaching stretch waistbands.

Method for Waistband

Steps for attaching a stretch waistband.

Collar Attachment

Machine Settings for Collars

Settings for attaching collars.

Method for Collars

Steps for attaching collars.

Braiding Technique

Machine Settings for Braiding

Settings for creating decorative braids.

Method for Braiding

Steps for creating decorative braids.

Sleeve Attachment

Puff Sleeve Attachment

Attaching puff sleeves.

Set-in Sleeve Attachment

Attaching set-in sleeves.

Machine Settings for Sleeve Attachment

Settings for attaching sleeves.

Method for Sleeve Attachment

Steps for attaching sleeves.

Flared Skirt Finishing

Machine Settings for Flared Skirt

Settings for finishing flared skirts.

Method for Flared Skirt

Steps for finishing flared skirts.

Gathering Technique

Machine Settings for Gathering

Settings for creating gathered effects on garments.

Machine Care and Maintenance

Replacing the Upper Knife

Procedure for replacing the upper knife.

Cleaning the Upper Knife Area

How to clean the area around the upper knife.

Replacing the Light Bulb

Procedure for replacing the light bulb.

Cleaning the Feed Dog

How to clean the feed dog mechanism.

Machine Oiling

Machine Specifications

Troubleshooting Performance Problems

Common Operational Issues and Solutions

Solutions for common machine operational issues like feed, needle/thread breaks, skipped stitches, seam quality, and operation.

Parts List

Warranty Information

General Information and Service

Summary

Turning Corners

Outside Corners

Instructions for sewing outside corners using an overlock machine.

Inside Corners

Instructions for sewing inside corners using an overlock machine.

Edging Curves

Method for sewing along curved edges with an overlock machine.

Needle Plate Setting Knob Adjustment

Changing to Standard Serging or Rolled Hemming

Adjusting the needle plate knob for different stitch types.

Stitch Length Adjustment

Differential Feed Ratio Adjustment

Thread Tension Adjustment (3 Threads)

Needle and Presser Foot Operations

Changing Needles

Procedure for replacing sewing machine needles.

Foot Pressure Adjustment

Adjusting presser foot pressure for different fabric weights.

Presser Foot and Knife Operations

Presser Foot Removal and Attachment

Steps to remove and attach the presser foot.

Upper Knife Engagement and Disengagement

How to engage and disengage the upper knife.

Overedging Technique

Machine Settings for Overedging

Recommended machine settings for overedging.

Overedging Method

Step-by-step guide for performing overedging.

Overlocking Technique

Machine Settings for Overlocking

Recommended machine settings for overlocking.

Elastic Application (Wide Band)

Machine Settings for Wide Elastic

Settings for applying wide elastic bands.

Method for Wide Elastic

Steps to apply wide elastic to garments.

Elastic Application (Narrow Band)

Machine Settings for Narrow Elastic

Settings for applying narrow elastic bands.

Method for Narrow Elastic

Steps to apply narrow elastic to garments.

Lace Application Technique

Machine Settings for Lace Application

Settings for attaching lace edging.

Method for Lace Application

Steps for applying lace edging to garments.

Decorative Edge Technique

Machine Settings for Decorative Edge

Settings for creating decorative edges.

Method for Decorative Edge

Steps for creating decorative edges.

Decorative Flatlock (Topstitching)

Machine Settings for Decorative Flatlock

Settings for decorative flatlock stitches.

Method for Decorative Flatlock

Steps for creating decorative flatlock stitches.

Narrow Hem Technique

Machine Settings for Narrow Hem

Settings for creating narrow hems.

Method for Narrow Hem

Steps for creating narrow hems.

Rolled Hem Technique

Machine Settings for Rolled Hem

Settings for creating rolled hems.

Method for Rolled Hem

Steps for creating rolled hems.

Picot Edge Technique

Machine Settings for Picot Edge

Settings for creating picot edges.

Method for Picot Edge

Steps for creating picot edges.

Blind Hem Technique

Machine Settings for Blind Hem

Settings for blind hemming.

Method for Blind Hem

Steps for creating a blind hem.

Ribbing Attachment

Machine Settings for Ribbing

Settings for attaching ribbing to garments.

Method for Ribbing

Steps for attaching ribbing.

Pintuck Technique

Machine Settings for Pintuck

Settings for creating pintucks.

Method for Pintuck

Steps for creating pintucks.

Stretch Waistband Attachment

Machine Settings for Waistband

Settings for attaching stretch waistbands.

Method for Waistband

Steps for attaching a stretch waistband.

Collar Attachment

Machine Settings for Collars

Settings for attaching collars.

Method for Collars

Steps for attaching collars.

Braiding Technique

Machine Settings for Braiding

Settings for creating decorative braids.

Method for Braiding

Steps for creating decorative braids.

Sleeve Attachment

Puff Sleeve Attachment

Attaching puff sleeves.

Set-in Sleeve Attachment

Attaching set-in sleeves.

Machine Settings for Sleeve Attachment

Settings for attaching sleeves.

Method for Sleeve Attachment

Steps for attaching sleeves.

Flared Skirt Finishing

Machine Settings for Flared Skirt

Settings for finishing flared skirts.

Method for Flared Skirt

Steps for finishing flared skirts.

Gathering Technique

Machine Settings for Gathering

Settings for creating gathered effects on garments.

Machine Care and Maintenance

Replacing the Upper Knife

Procedure for replacing the upper knife.

Cleaning the Upper Knife Area

How to clean the area around the upper knife.

Replacing the Light Bulb

Procedure for replacing the light bulb.

Cleaning the Feed Dog

How to clean the feed dog mechanism.

Machine Oiling

Machine Specifications

Troubleshooting Performance Problems

Common Operational Issues and Solutions

Solutions for common machine operational issues like feed, needle/thread breaks, skipped stitches, seam quality, and operation.

Parts List

Warranty Information

General Information and Service

Kenmore Sears 16642 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKenmore
ModelSears 16642
CategorySewing Machine
LanguageEnglish

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