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Kenmore Sears 385.17822 User Manual

Kenmore Sears 385.17822
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OWNER'S: MANUAL
MANUEL D 'INSTR UCTIONS
MANUAL DE_INSTRUCCIONES_
SEWINGMACH,NEI
MACHINE COUDRE I
MAQUINA DE COSERI
M O DE L S 385. 17822
MODELES
MODELOS385, 7828

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Kenmore Sears 385.17822 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKenmore
ModelSears 385.17822
CategorySewing Machine
LanguageEnglish

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER

Risk of electric shock warnings and precautions.

WARNING

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

KNOW THE MACHINE

A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available

Information on optional carrying cases and cabinets for storing the sewing machine.

Set Up the Machine

Foot Control Use

Explains how the foot control regulates sewing speed and how to practice using it.

Set the Pressure adjusting lever

Adjust the Presser Foot Lever

Thread Cutter

Description of the built-in thread cutter for convenient thread cutting.

Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table

Accessory Storage Box

Details on the accessory storage box lid and its contents.

Know What the Presser Feet Will Do

Check the Presser Foot

Explains the importance of knowing each presser foot's function.

Change the Presser Foot

Step-by-step guide on how to remove and attach presser feet.

Choose Your Needle and Thread

Check Your Needle

Instructions on inspecting the needle for damage or wear.

Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart

A chart correlating fabric types with needle sizes, thread, and stitch length.

To Change the Needle

Prepare the Bobbin

To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine

Instructions on how to remove the bobbin and cover plate.

Horizontal Spool Pin

Information on using the horizontal spool pin for thread placement.

Additional Spool Pin

Details on using the additional spool pin for winding extra bobbins.

Bobbin Winding

Prepare the Bobbin (Continued)

Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder

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

Prepare the Top Thread

Thread the Needle

Detailed instructions for threading the needle correctly.

Pick Up the Bobbin Thread

Adjust the Top Thread Tension

For Straight Stitch

Guidance on achieving ideal straight stitches by adjusting tension.

Choose the Correct Tension

Factors influencing correct tension settings for fabrics and stitches.

For Zigzag Stitch

Top tension

Adjusting top thread tension for correct zigzag stitch appearance.

Bottom side of Fabric

Visual guide to identifying correct stitch appearance from the fabric's underside.

Stitch Selector (Model 17822)

ZONES

Explanation of color-coded zones for stitch selection and length control.

Stitch Selector (Model 17828)

ZONES

Color-coded zones guide for selecting stitches and length settings.

Stitch Length Control

Stitch Width Control

Regulates the width of the selected stitch, including maximum width.

Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance

How to adjust the stretch stitch balance for optimal appearance.

Starting To Sew

Reverse Stitch Control

How to use the reverse stitch control for securing seams.

PRACTICAL STITCH CHART

STRAIGHT

Details on straight stitches, their uses, and settings.

ZIGZAG

Information on various zigzag stitches, their uses, and settings.

SATIN STITCH

Description and uses for the satin stitch.

BUTTONHOLE

Instructions and settings for creating buttonholes.

Practical Stitch (Continued)

RICK-RACK STRETCH

Details on the rick-rack stretch stitch and its applications.

BLIND HEM STITCH

Instructions for performing a blind hem stitch.

OVERCAST STRETCH

Guide to using the overcast stretch stitch for seams.

Practical Stitch (Continued)

THREE-STEP ZIGZAG

Details on the three-step zigzag stitch and its advantages.

SMOCKING STITCH

Instructions for performing the smocking stitch.

SHELL STITCH

Details on the shell stitch and its applications.

Practical Stitch (Continued)

SERGING

Guide to serging or pine leaf stretch stitching.

BOX STITCHING

Instructions for using the box stitching for joining fabrics.

ELASTIC STRETCH

Information on elastic stretch stitches for applying elastic.

Practical Stitch (Continued)

FAGOTING STITCH

Details on the fagoting stitch for joining fabric edges.

STRETCH PATCHING

Instructions for stretch patching worn areas on fabrics.

TWO-POINT SHELL STITCHING

Guide to the two-point shell stitching.

Practical Stitch (Continued)

HERRING BONE STRETCH

Instructions for herring bone stretch stitch on various fabrics.

TWO-POINT BOX STITCH

Details on the two-point box stitch for joining seams.

OVEREDGE STITCH

Instructions for using the overedge stitch for seam finishing.

STRETCH STITCH DECORATIVE

DECORATIVE GEOMETRICS

Guide to decorative geometric stitches for fabric embellishment.

SATIN STITCH

Instructions for using the satin stitch for applique and decorative finishes.

BUTTONHOLE

TWIN NEEDLE STITCHES

Guide to sewing with a twin needle for decorative parallel rows.

Straight Stitches

Straight Stitch

Basic instructions for performing a straight stitch.

Topstitching

Techniques for topstitching seams and edges for a neat finish.

Zigzag Stitches

Basic Zigzag

Explanation of the basic zigzag stitch and its versatile uses.

Monogramming

Instructions for creating monograms using the zigzag stitch.

Satin Stitch

Applique

Bar Tacking

Instructions for bar tacking for reinforcement.

Embroidery

Dropping the Feed Dogs

Darning

Instructions for darning fabric using the machine.

Zigzag Stitches (Continued)

Three-Step Zigzag

Details on the three-step zigzag stitch and its advantages.

Zigzag Stitches (Continued)

Monogramming

Instructions for creating monograms using the zigzag stitch.

Satin Stitch

Applique

Bar Tacking

Instructions for bar tacking for reinforcement.

Embroidery

Sew a Button

Overcasting Stitch

Blind Hemming

Lace Work

Three-Step Zigzag

Seam Finishing (Overcasting)

Guidance on seam finishing using the overcasting technique.

Mending

Instructions for mending fabric using stitches.

Shell Stitching

Box Stitching

Fagoting Stitch

Two-point Box Stitch

Overedging Stitch

Instructions for using the overedging stitch for seam finishing.

Stretch Stitches (Continued)

Stretch Patching

Guide for patching worn areas on fabrics.

Herring Bone Stretch

Instructions for herring bone stretch stitch on various fabrics.

Decorative Stretch Patterns

Buttonhole Making

Manual Buttonhole

Step-by-step guide for creating manual buttonholes.

Adjusting the Stitch Density

How to adjust stitch density for buttonholes by turning the dial.

Buttonhole Making (Continued)

Helpful Hints

Tips for achieving better buttonhole results, including thread and needle choice.

Buttonhole Making (Continued)

Adjusting the stitch density

How to alter stitch closeness by adjusting the stitch length control.

PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART

What to Do When

Troubleshooting guide for common sewing machine problems and their solutions.

CARE FOR THE MACHINE

Clean the Bobbin Holder

Instructions for cleaning the bobbin area to ensure optimal machine performance.

Replace the Light Bulb

Guide on how to safely replace the sewing machine light bulb.

Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs

Oiling the Machine

WARRANTY

FULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEAD

Details of the 25-year warranty covering mechanical components of the sewing machine head.

FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF SEWING MACHINE

Details of the 2-year warranty covering electrical components and motor.

FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS AND MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS

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

SEWING MACHINE

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

Information required when ordering repair parts for the sewing machine.

SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE

Plug in the spool pin

Instructions for inserting the spool pin into the machine.

Plug foot control into machine receptacle

Guide for connecting the foot control to the sewing machine.

CAREFREE STITCHING

NEEDLES

Information about needles used with the sewing machine.

SHUTTLE

Instructions for cleaning the shuttle and feed dogs.

THREADING

Detailed steps for threading the machine's top and bottom threads.

FEEDING

OILING

Guidance on periodic lubrication of the sewing machine's essential parts.

TENSION

Instructions for adjusting thread tension for optimal sewing results.

PRACTICAL STITCH CHART

STRAIGHT

Reference for straight stitches, including settings and uses.

ZIGZAG

Information on various zigzag stitches, their uses, and settings.

SATIN STITCH

Reference for the satin stitch, its settings, and applications.

BUTTONHOLE

Reference for buttonhole stitches, including settings and uses.

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