Sears 385.16631 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
SECTION 2.
SECTION 3,
1_ KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Locate and Identify the Parts .................. 2_3
Identify the Accessories ........................ 4
Attaching the Waste Clippings Catcher .............. 4
Storing the Accessory Holder .................... 4
PREPARE YOUR MACH#NE FOR SEWHNG
Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power ......... 5
Foot Control Use ............................ 5
Howto Turn Hand Wheel ....................... 6
Opening and Closing the Side Cover ................ 6
Opening and Closing the Looper Cover .............. 6
The Position of Telescoping Thread Guide Bar ......... 7
Attaching the Spool Cap and Net .................. 7
Raising or Lowering the Presser Foot ............... 8
Threading the Machine ..................... 9_17
Threadingthe Lower Looper ............... 10_11
Threading the Upper Looper ................ 12_13
Threading the Needle on the Right ............ 14_15
® Threading the Needle on the Left ............ 16_17
LEARN THE STITCHES
Starting to Sew ............................ 18
Finishing to Sew ............................ 18
Sewing Continuously ......................... 18
Securing Ends ........................... 19_20
Thread Tension (4 threads) ................... 21_23
Threading the Machine (3 threads), Wide/Narrow Stitch.. 24
Thread Tension (3 threads) ................... 24_25
Adjustment of Stitch Length ................... 26
Adjustment of Differential Feed Ratio ............. 26
Adjustment of Foot Pressure ................... 27
Removing the Presser Foot ..................... 27
Attaching the Presser Foot ..................... 27
Changing Needle ............................ 28
To Disengage the Upper Knife ................... 29
To Engage the Upper Knife .................... 29
Types of Needle Plates ........................ 30
Changing the Needle Plate ..................... 30
Thread and Needle Chart ...................... 31
Rolled Hemming, Picot Edging and
Narrow Hemming ......................... 32_34
Decorative Overedging ........................ 35
Pin Tucking ............................... 36
Gathering ................................ 37
SECTION 4. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE
Cleaning Upper Knife Area ..................... 38
Cleaning the Feed Dog ........................ 38
Replacing the Light Bulb ...................... 39
Oiling the Machine .......................... 40
Replacing the Upper Knife ..................... 41
SECTION 5, PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART
What to Do When ........................... 42
PARTS LIST ........................................ 43
INDEX ............................................ 44