Sears 385. 564180 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
TABLE OFCONTENTS
SECTION
SECT! ON
SECTION
1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Locate and Identify the Parts ............... 3_4
Identify the Accessories ..................... 4
2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING
Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power .... 5
Foot Control Use .... ...................... 5
How to Turn Hand Wheel ....................... 6
Opemng and Closing the Side Cover ................ 6
Opening and Closing the Looper Cover ............. 6
The Position of Thread Guide Bar ............... 7
Attaching the Spool Cap and Net ............... 7
Raising or Lowering the Presser Foot ............... 8
Threading the Machine ..................... 9_17
e Threading the Lower Looper ............... t0_11
e Threading the Upper Looper ............. 12"13
e Threading the Needle on the Right ........... 14_15
e Threading the Needle on the Left ............ t6_17
3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Starting Sewing ........................ 18
Finishing Sewing ........................... !8
Sewing Continuously ........................ 18
Securing Ends ........................... 19_20
Thread Tension (4 threads) ................... 21"_23
Threading the Machine (3 threads) ................ 24
Thread Tension (3 threads) ................... 24_25
Adjustment of Stitch Length ................... 26
Adjustment of Foot Pressure ................... 26
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
SECTION 4. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE
Cleaning Upper Knife Area .................. 37
Cleaning the Feed Dog ..................... 37
Replacing the Light Bulb .................... 38
Oiling the Machine .......................... 39
Replacing the Upper Knife ................... 40
SECTION 5. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART
What to Do When ........................ 4t
PARTS LIST ........................................ 42
INDEX ............................................ 43
Specification of the Machine .............................. 44