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Kenmore Sears 385.12216 User Manual

Kenmore Sears 385.12216
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SEARS
Owner's Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d'lnstructions
SEWING MACHINE
MAQUINA DE COSER
MACHINE A COUDRE
Model
Modelo
ModUle
385. 12216
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.

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Kenmore Sears 385.12216 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKenmore
ModelSears 385.12216
CategorySewing Machine
LanguageEnglish

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER - Electric Shock Precautions

Safety instructions related to electric shock hazards.

WARNING - General Safety Precautions

General safety warnings for operation and use.

WARRANTY

Sewing Machine Head Warranty

Warranty coverage for the sewing machine head.

Electrical Equipment Warranty

Warranty for electrical and electronic components.

Machine Specifications

SECTION I. NAMES OF PARTS

Machine Controls

Identification of main controls and operational features.

Presser Foot Types

Description and uses of various presser feet.

Free-arm Sewing

Instructions for using the free-arm feature.

SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting Machine to Power Supply

Step-by-step guide for connecting the sewing machine to power.

Changing Needle

Detailed procedure for replacing the sewing needle.

Selecting Needle and Thread

Guidelines for choosing appropriate needles and threads.

SECTION III. STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING

Straight Stitch

Instructions for performing basic straight stitch sewing.

Turn a Square Corner

Technique for sewing a square corner accurately.

Topstitching

Zipper Sewing

To Sew

Detailed steps for sewing zippers onto fabric.

Using the Darning Plate

Darning

Instructions for darning fabric using the darning plate.

SECTION IV. ZIGZAG STITCHES

Basic Zigzag

Instructions and settings for performing a basic zigzag stitch.

Satin Stitch

Instructions and settings for performing a satin stitch.

Button Sewing

Instructions for sewing buttons using the machine.

SECTION V. UTILITY STITCHES AND DECORATIVE STITCHES

Blind Hem Stitch

Instructions for performing a blind hem stitch.

Multiple Zigzag Stitch

Instructions for performing a multiple zigzag stitch.

Shell Stitch

Instructions and settings for performing a shell stitch.

SECTION VI. STRETCH STITCHES

Straight Stretch

Instructions for performing a straight stretch stitch.

Feather Stitch

Instructions and settings for performing a feather stitch.

Serging

Instructions for performing a serging stitch.

SECTION VII. BUTTONHOLE

Buttonhole

Step-by-step guide for sewing buttonholes.

SECTION VIII. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE

Replacing the Light Bulb

Guide to safely replacing the machine's light bulb.

Oiling the Machine

Guide to lubricating various parts of the sewing machine.

Troubleshooting

The needle thread breaks.

Troubleshooting steps when the needle thread snaps.

The needle breaks.

Troubleshooting steps when the needle snaps.

Skipped stitches

Troubleshooting steps for skipped stitches.

The machine doesn't work.

Troubleshooting steps when the machine fails to operate.

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