Kenmore 15718 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
Extension Table
Detaching the table
Pull the table away from the machine, as illustrated, for
"free-arm" sewing of cuffs and sleeves.
Attaching the table
Push the extension table until it snaps into the machine.
_1_Extension table
_2_:Pin
_3_Holes
_4_Tab
_5_Free-arm
Changing Needle
_1_Needle clamp screw
_2_Needle clamp
[] Turn off the power switch.
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise, toward you, and lowering
the presser foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw _1_by
turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the
needle clamp _2_.
[] Insert a new needle into the needle clamp_2_with the
flat side to the rear. When inserting the needle into the
needle clamp _2_,push it up as far as it goes. Tighten
the needle clamp screw ,_1_firmly by turning it clockwise.
[] To see if the needle is good, place the flat side of the
needle onto something flat (e.g needle plate or glass).
The gap between the needle and the flat surface should
be consistent. Never use a bent or blunt needle.
A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs
in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics.
To Remove and Attach the Foot Holder
_i_Thumb screw
_2_Foot holder
_3_Presser bar
To remove
Remove the thumb screw _i_by turning it counterclock-
wise with a screwdriver.
To attach
Match the hole in the foot holder _2_with the threaded
hole in the presser bar _3_.Fit the thumb screw _i_ into
the hole. Tighten the screw _i_by turning it clockwise with
screwdriver.
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