Kenmore 19501 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
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PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION
The machine does not work. A single digit number was programmed. Two digit number must be programmed.
A number w_thout pattern was selected. A number in the stttch package chart must be selected.
The machine does not work and the The area of feed dogs is filled with dust Clean the area of the feed dogs.
Pattern Indicator reads "'Er". and lint.
Irregular Stitches
Breaking Needle
Bunching of Thread
Puckering
Monograms and buttonholes are
not identical during memory sewing.
Incorrect size needle.
Improper threading.
Loose upper thread tension.
Pulling fabric.
Light pressure on presser foot.
Loose presser foot.
Unevenly wound bobbin.
Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate.
Pulling fabric.
Incorrect size needle.
Incorrect setting of needle.
Loose presser foot.
Upper and lower threads not drawn back
under presser foot before starting seam.
Incorrect thread tension(s).
Lfght pressure on presser foot.
Using two different sizes or kinds of thread.
Bent or blunt needle.
Loose presser foot.
Fabric too sheer or too soft,
Fabric feed }s restricted }n some way,
Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.
Rethread machine.
Tighten upper thread tenston.
Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.
Increase pressure on presser foot.
Reset presser foot.
Rewind bobbin.
Replace needle plate, or polish off burrs completely.
Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.
Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.
Reset needle.
Reset presser foot.
When starting a seam be sure to draw both threads under and
back of presser toot about 4" and hold until a few st_tchs are
formed.
Reset thread tension (s).
Increase pressure on presser foot.
Upper thread and bobbin thread shoutd be same size and kind.
Insert new needle,
Reset presser foot,
Use underlay of tissue paper,
Check threads for tangles.
Check feed dogs and clean, if necessary,
Be sure fabric does not pile up behind the presser foot.
See pages 65 _ 69 for buttonholing instructions,
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