Sears 153.336411 Water Heater User Manual
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1. S ER NA OLA ANS Sr gt amp looper a thread T guide 5 Looper i Sa A N threader Q th E Pa Lower Looper threader E Lower loop opa thread guid 2 A af A guide 4 i SSS looper SS y thread N guide 1 N Lower V E looper thread A tension dial at looper Looper thread Weszars thread guide 3 DE J OJO 8 thread guide 3 take up lever lower J 0 D Insert the thread between tension 5 Pass the thread through lower looper thread Turn the hand wheel toward 40 Pull the threader to pass the discs from the right Then pull both sides of the thread firmly between tension discs 5 Pass the thread through lower looper thread guide 1 guide 2 Pass the thread through the looper thread take up lever lower Pass the thread through lower looper thread guides 3 and 4 you until the lower looper comes to the right and pass the threader through hole on lower looper thread guide 5 Hook the end of thread on the threader See Note thread through the hole of lower looper thread guide 5 Remove the thread from the threader and draw the thread through the hole on lower looper to the back 10 cm 4 or more with a pair of tweezers NOTE How to Thread Woolly Nylon Polyester Thread Thread Lower looper Make sure that the thread is between the tension discs NOTE If you remove t2. 6 Opening and Closing the Side Cover oooo o 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 e Threadingthe Lower Looper 10 11 e Threading the Upper Looper 12 13 e Threading the Needle onthe Right 1415 e Threading the Needle on the Left 16 17 LEARN THE STITCHES Starting to Sew odparta go edama ee ees 18 Finishing to Sew ce ee eee 18 Sewing Continuously 2 0000008 18 Securing Ends arona Set ih 4 Skis te eae PERSE 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 o oo ooo eae 27 Removing the Presser Foot 0 2 0 00 eve eee 27 SECTION 4 SECTION 5 Attaching the Presser Foot o oo oo 27 Changing Needle o o oo oo 28 To Disengage the Upper Knife o 29 To Engage the Upper Knife o o o o o o oo 29 Types of Needle Plates oo ooo ooo oo 30 Changing the Needle Plate o o o o ooooo o 3
3. DAN G E R To reduce the risk of electric shock 1 An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning Always unplug before relamping Replace bulb with same type rated 15 Watts Do not reach for the appliance that has fallen into water immediately Unplug Do not place or store appliance where t can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid WAR N N G To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons Do not allow to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water Return the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment 10 11 12 13 14 15 Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth Never drop or insert any object into any opening Do not use outdoors D
4. Using the Needle on the Right Only Using the Needle on the Left Only for narrow three thread serging 3 5 mm width for wide three thread serging 5 7 mm width Disconnect the machine from the power supply Remove the needle and the thread on the right Remove the needle and the thread on the left Then tighten the needle clamp screw on the right Then tighten the needle clamp screw on the left slightly to avoid losing the screw slightly to avoid losing the screw To change to the other needle n three thread serging Loosen both needle clamp screws and remove the needle Insert the needle to be used and tighten the needle clamp screw while pushing the needie up as far as it will go Then tighten the other needle clamp screw on the other side slightly to prevent the screw from dropping 24 Thread Tension 3 thread Correct Tension oa Pies looper thread Adjusting the thread tension may be required depending on the type of fabric and thread being used Refer to page 25 for the adjustment Thread Tension Adjustment Set all three thread tension dials at 3 Wrong Tension cs read is loose Right side 8 cof fabric Lower Ee looper thread pt Needle thread Needle thread tension L tension R LE oh z Ni ES a t Ea i A or 2 y SS sy lt ay Upper looper Lower looper thread ten
5. needle clamp screw on the left When the needles are set correctly the left needle is higher than the right one Do not use any needle which is bent or blunt 28 NOTE Your overlock uses standard Kenmore sewing needles HA 1 SP 11 14 No special needles are required To Disengage the Upper Knife N Disconnect the machine from the power supply 2 Open the looper and side covers Turn the upper knife knob toward you while pushing it in to the right then guide the hole on upper knife to the pin to lock the upper knife in down position 4 Close the looper and side covers SECTION 3 To Engage the Upper Knife TN Upper knife knob ae pi O Disconnect the machine from the power supply Open the looper and side covers Turn the upper knife knob away from you while pushing it to the right then guide the groove on upper knife to the pin to lock upper knife in the up position 4 Close the looper and side covers LEARN THE STITCHES 29 Regular Rolled hemming for normal for rolled hemming sewing picot edging and narrow hemming Stamp on the reverse gt go side of the plate Select the needle plate for your sewing need Your overlock is shipped with the regular needle plate in place For your Safety When you change the needle plate make sure that the machine is disconnected from the power supply
6. 18830 18836 18841 19150 200002008 Piping Foot 19501 19502 19601 200003009 Gathering Foot 200005001 Pin Tuck Foot 200013105 Hemmer Foot 200027102 Binder Foot 200028103 Roller Foot 200029104 Teflon Foot 200030108 1 4 Seam Foot 200031109 Applique Foot 200032100 Cording Foot 213702016 Buttonhole Attachment Set 18830 18836 18841 only 214872011 Walking Foot 654805008 Embroidery Foot 941620000 Ruffler 15641 16641 ML 330555 Elastic Foot 200201009 Piping Foot 200209100 Blind Hem Foot 200210104 Taping Attachment Set 200212106 Cording Foot 340522N Pearl Sewing Foot 16642 ML 330555 Elastic Foot 200201009 Piping Foot 200209100 Blind Hem Foot 200211105 Taping Attachment Set 200213107 Cording Foot 340522N Pearl Sewing Foot EEN CALL SEARS TELEPARTS CENTER AT 1 800 366 7278 TO ORDER TODAY WHEN ORDERING PLEASE INDICATE DIVISION 20 SOURCE 385 THEN PART NO 735811001 E S LOS PIES OPCIONALES ACCESORIOS NUMERO DEL SUMINISTRADOR DE MAQUINA DE COSER 385 A B C MAQUINA DE COSER NUMERO DE DESCRIPCION DE NUMERO DEL MODELO LA PARTE LA PARTE 11551 200012104 Pie para dobladillo 11682 214872011 Pie de doble arrastre 12332 941450000 Pie para alforzas 12493 941460000 Pie recogedor 12641 941620000 Pie para fruncidos 12781 17622 16841 200002008 Pie para entubar 17828 200003009 Pie recogedor 200005001 Pie para alforzas 200013105 Pie para doblidillo 200027102 Pie para atar 200030108 Pie de
7. 30 Loosen Needle plate PE set screw 1 Turn the hand wheel toward you until the needle comes above the needle plate Then remove the presser foot Open the side and looper covers Refer to page 6 8 Set the upper knife to down position Refer to page 29 4 Remove the needle plate set screw and lift the needle plate 5 Attach the needle plate you require with the needle plate set screw 6 Bring the upper knife to up position Refer to page 29 O Close the looper and side covers 8 Attach the presser foot SECTION 3 LEARN THE STITCHES Th read and Needle Chart Differential Feed Ratio Type of Thread Stitch Length Type of Fabric Organdy Georgette Cotton 80 100 Lawn Crepe de chine Silk 80 100 Lining Synthetic 80 100 Cotton Linen Satin Cotton 60 100 HA 1 SP Ordinary fabric Silk 50 100 No 11 14 Synthetic 60 100 Tweed Coating Denim Cotton 50 60 HA 1 SP Doeskin Thick fabric Silk 50 60 No 14 Synthetic 50 60 Knitted fabric Cotton 60 80 HA 1 SP Synthetic 60 90 No 11 14 Woolly nylon For looper thread Woolly polyester For looper thread Refer to page 26 for adjusting the stitch length and differential feed ratio NOTE Your overlock uses standard Kenmore sewing needles HA 1 SP 11 14 31 32 lt Application
8. A Knife holder Lower knife Lower looper thread guide 4 AE AL NG Hi Needle plate set screw DS TRE IX Sr ld s Needle bar thread guide Needle clamp N gt SECTION 1 KNOW YOUR MACHINE Thread cutter __ ter Needle bar Presser foot lifter ooo Presser bar 7 Foot holder set screw Lower looper thread guide 5 Upper knife knob Tweezers Projection GATA Looper threader Waste clippings catcher Insert the accessory holder into the waste clippings catcher Set of Rolled hemming needles needle plate A Waste clippings catcher Looper cover Insert the projection into groove on looper cover Accessory holder Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power Power supply plug Plug connector Power Machine plug switch NOTE Before inserting the plug into your machine be sure the power switch is OFF 1 Check your outlet to be sure it isa 110 to 120 Volt AC outlet 2 Insert the machine plug into the three prong plug connector as shown it will only fit one way 3 Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet SECTION 2 Power switch 4 Push the light and power switch to turn on the power and sewing light SAFETY FEATURE Your machine will not operate unless the light power switch is turned on If you are interrupted or stop sewing turn off the light power switch t
9. edge of the fabric Cut the chain at the edge of fabric Backstitching 1 2 3 4 5 Before putting your fabric in the machine sew a thread chain about 5 cm 2 long behind the needle Put your fabric in the machine Then serge a few stitches and stop Raise the presser foot and bring the thread chain to the left around and under the presser foot Place the thread chain between the presser foot and upper knife holding it in position as you lower the presser foot to sew After sewing about 2 5 cm 1 move the chain to the right and under the upper knife cutting the chain as you sew 19 At the End a EE EE a VEE nea es eS 7 G You can use the same methods as at the beginning to secure the end of seam except Backstitching or the methods shown below Mm Serge one stitch off the end of seam a Serge about 2 5 cm 1 over stitching D Raise the needle and presser foot and and angle off the fabric gently pull the threads off the prong 3 Turn the fabric over so that the under side is Up 20 SECTION 3 LEARN THE STITCHES ension 4 threads Thread Tension Dial Correct Tension Thread Tension Needle thread Needle thread tension L tension R Setting mark Upper looper thread Upper looper Lower looper thread tension thread tension o pe Loosen Tighten Needle
10. gt Machine Setting Stitch Length Rolled Hemming Picot Edging Differential Feed Ratio Needle Plate Bolled hemming needle plate Marked R on reverse side Refer to page 30 for changing the needle plate SECTION 3 LEARN THE STITCHES Thread Fabric and Range of the Tension Dial 3 Threads Tension dial settings may vary depending on the type and thickness of fabric and thread being used Rolled Hemming Picot Edging Narrow Hemming Needle thread Long fiber polyester thread No 80 100 Upper p and lower Woolly nylon Synthetic 60 100 Woolly nylon looper Woolly polyester Silk No 50 100 Woolly polyester threads Needle HA 1 SP No 11 Needle thread Needle thread Needle thread tension R tension R tension R Standard setting Lightweight of fabri tension abric such as Upper looper Lower looper Upper looper Lower looper Upper looper Lower looper organdy crepe dials thread tension thread tension thread tension thread tension thread tension thread tension de chine lawn and georgette Lower looper oa looper thread thread Correct thread tension upper looper o it side Sk is Upper thread of fabric A looper thread Right side Y Upper of bre L looper thread leedle Ee oma a thread ue Adjusting Thread Tension 1 Set the tension dials as shown on page 33 2 Sew and check the te
11. guide 1 SECTION 2 of Upper looper Looper thread guide 2 thread take up lever upper 20 6 Pass the thread through upper looper thread guide 2 G Turn the hand wheel toward you until the upper looper comes to the middle position of its travel then pass the thread through the looper thread take up lever upper PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING N Looper threader Upper looper thread oo wie Pass the thread through upper looper thread guide 9 Pass the threader through the hole on the upper looper Then hook the end of thread on the threader Pull out the threader to pass the thread through the hole Remove the thread from threader and draw the free end of thread 10cm 4 or more 13 e Threading the Needle on the Right Thread guide Y Thread guide i plate om O Draw the thread through the thread guide 2 Pass the thread through the holes in the second from the left from back to front second row from the left of thread guide plate as illustrated Place the spool of thread on the spool pin second from the left Points to thread for needle on the right 14 are marked in blue SECTION 2 PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Needle thread E guide Fa Thread take up lever thread guide Needle bar thread guide 7 Right needle thread Right needle tension dial
12. looper thread guide 2 3 11 Lower looper thread tension dial eel te de Tain tds EA 2 11 21 25 33 37 N Narrow hemming lt 32 34 Me di 5 aa viento ia 27 28 31 43 Needle bar 20002200 3 Needle bar thread guide 3 15 17 Needle clap o 3 28 Needle clamp screw 3 28 Needle plate 3 30 43 Needle plate set screw 3 30 Needle stopper pin 28 Needle threads 14 17 21 25 33 37 Needle thread guide 2 15 17 Needle thread tension dial SRA a Edo 2 15 17 21 25 3337 O APG AE NE RE AN ES 4 7 43 o ONG aria as da 40 P Performance problems chart 42 Picot edging 32 34 PIN TUGKING io a e dos 36 Plug connector o 2 5 Power switch o o o o oo ooo 2 5 Pressure adjusting screw 2 27 Presser bat io id es 3 Presser foot 2 2 0 ee ee o 3 8 27 Presser foot lifter 3 8 27 R Right needle thread guide 2 15 Rolled hemminG 32 34 Rolled hemming needle plate 4 32 43 S Screwdrivers o o o ooo reaa 4 43 SIE anore eg dr steek EA E ee aa 2 6 SET SCW tt a aa a 39 Spool cap oooooooo ooo 4 7 43 Spool holder 2 7 9 43 S oolpin le iia ds 2 7 Spool stand os ME hires Sa EER EG ao 2 Stitch length dial 2 26 STODDEIS a a o ir a 7 St
13. puntada recta cpn 1 4 guia 213702016 Del estilo de ojales excepto 15841 214872011 Pie de doble arrastre 654805008 Pie para bordado 941620000 Pie para fruncidos 18830 18836 18841 19150 200002008 Pie para entubar 19501 19502 19601 200003009 Pie recogedor 200005001 Pie para alforzas 200013105 Pie para dobladillo 200027102 Pie para atar 200028103 Pie con rodillos 200029104 Pie de teflon 200030108 Pie de puntada recta con1 4 guia 200031109 Pie para aplique 200032100 Pie del cordon 213702016 Del estilo de ojales 18830 18836 18841 unico 214872011 Pie de doble arrastre 654805008 Pie para bordado 941620000 Pie para fruncidos 15641 16641 ML 330555 Pie del elastico 200201009 Pie para entubar 200209100 Pie para funtada invisible 200210104 Pie para las cintas con el carrette 15641 16641 unico 200212106 Pie del cordon 15641 16641 unico 340522N Pie del abalorio ML 330555 Pie del elastico 200201009 Pie para entubar 200209100 Pie para funtada invisible 200211105 Pie para las cintas con el carrette 16642 unico 200213107 Pie del cordon 16642 unico 340522N Pie del abalorio Llamar al centro de sears al telefono 1 800 366 7278 para ordenar hoy Cuando vallas a ordenar indicar 20 codigo 385 huego numero de la parte IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your sewing machine is designed and constructed only for HOUSEHOLD use Read all instruction before using this sewing machine
14. tension discs See pages 21 25 and 33 37 The needle and or the thread are not suitable for the fabric being sewn See pages 9 17 and 24 See page 28 See pages 9 17 and 24 See pages 31 33 35 36 and 37 See pages 11 13 15 and 17 The needle or looper thread tension is too tight The machine is not correctly threaded The needle plate is not suitable for the use The differential feed dial is not set at the proper position Seam puckering B R gt See pages 21 25 and 33 37 See pages 9 17 and 24 See page 30 See page 26 The machine does not operate 1 The machine has not been plugged in firmly 2 The power switch is turned off 42 See page 5 See page 5 PARTS LIST 7 All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears store or service center WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION 1 PART NUMBER 2 PART DESCRIPTION 3 MODEL NUMBER 4 NAME OF ITEM If the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for expedited handing Ref No Ref No Description 1 784810002 Screw driver large 2 366413003 Screw driver small 3 624801001 Tweezers 4 822020307 Spool cap 5 784806005 Looper threader 6 784860007 Needle set 784157004 Needle HA 1 SP N
15. thread guide DE J E Insert the thread between tension discs from 4 6 Turn the hand wheel toward you to bring 6 Pass the thread through needle thread guide the right Then pull both sides of thread needle bar to its highest position then pass sliding the thread from left to right the thread through right needle thread guide and thread take up lever thread guide D Pass through needle bar thread guide from left to right Thread the right needle from the front to the back and pull the thread about 10 cm 4 from the eye of the needle to the back under the foot NOTE Needle may be easier to thread if you remove presser foot See page 27 and lower the knife See page 29 15 e Threading the Needle on the Left Vary i i O l t SS ED ED ER o ue OE 2 Sa E 3 Thread guide iy EE EA amp plate EI CA Z EA i seas E O the left from back to front E O x v Z eb my D rt T bo o D a ot my o e a F ot a o ek o v a Q E Qo o o he w n N o e Si o a a re a Oo a gt o T Q D um o 3 ot jos yl D mts ek of thread guide plate as illustrated Place the spool of thread on the left side spool pin Points to thread for needle on the left are marked in orange o 16 Left needle thread tension dial Thread take
16. up lever thread guide SECTION 2 Needle thread guide Needle bar thread guide GOD O Insert the thread between tension dises from the right Then pull both sides of thread 4 Turn the hand wheel toward you to bring needle bar to its highest position then pass the thread through thread take up lever thread guide Pass the thread through needle thread guide sliding the thread from right to left 6 Pass through needle bar thread guide from left to right G Thread the left needle from the front to the back and pull the thread about 10 cm 4 from the eye of the needle to the back under the foot NOTE Needle may be easier to thread if you remove presser foot See page 27 and lower the knife See page 29 PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Gently pull all four thread ends towards back of machine Replace presser foot See page 27 Run threads under presser foot Return knife to up position See page 29 Close side and looper covers Turn hand wheel toward you to chain off three or four stitches 17 Starting to Sew i Finishing to Sew Thread cutter N chain pS insert the fabric under the toe of the foot while aiming to the guide line with the edge of the fabric It is not necessary to raise the foot There are three each of solid and broken guide lines on the looper cover The solid g
17. 0 Thread and Needle Chart o o oooooooooo 31 Rolled Hemming Picot Edging and Narrow Hemming o eee ees 3234 Decorative Overedging ooo o 35 PI TUCKINO ert Taname a an eee oes 36 Gathering se sit a sa a 37 CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE Cleaning Upper Knife Area ooooo momo ooo 38 Cleaning the Feed Dog o o oo 38 Replacing the Light Bulb 39 Oilingthe Machine o o o ooo 40 Replacing the Upper Knife o oo 41 PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do When o o Se ee 42 A A A es AA a DE 43 TEE Er OT ORE RO EE 44 Locate and Identify the Parts Pressure adjusting Thread guide Carrying handle Telescoping thread guide bar SCrEW plate a i i Face plat pe Right needle oe Thread guide ace pate R thread tension dial EE IG ES od Ag i f Spool pin Thread take up lever Spool holder thread guide 7 na a ae EE EI Left needle Needie thread guide eee GER EE AE E 9 A Right needle E thread guide OOM Differential Nomenclature plate pe OR feed dial Side cover Upper looper Upper looper thread Plug Hand wheel tension dial NON N A connector Lower looper thread guide 1 id N Power switch Lower looper thread tension dial ra Needle clamp screws Upper knife Needle plate seinen Presser foot
18. OWNER S MANUAL SEARS Kenmore Dear Customer You have just invested in a very fine overlock Before using your new Kenmore machine please pause for a moment and carefully read this booklet which contains instructions on how to operate and care for your machine Specific instructions are given on threading tension adjustments cleaning oiling etc This will help you obtain the best sewing results and avoid unnecessary service expense for conditions beyond our control Advice on the operation and care of your machine is always available at your nearest Sears Retail Store Please remember if you have questions about your machine or need parts and service always mention the model number and serial number when you inquire Safety Cautions e Be sure that the electrical voltage of the wall outlet wall receptacle is the same as the rated voltage of the motor Disconnect the power supply plug from the wall outlet when changing needles presser foot or needle plate or when leaving the machine unattended This eliminates the possibility of starting the machine by accidentally pressing the foot control All covers must be closed when operating the machine Do not pull the fabric while you are stitching as this may deflect the needle causing it to break Before cleaning your machine disconnect the power supply plug from the wall outlet Do not attempt to adjust the motor belt Contact your nearest Service Center should any adjust
19. Range of the Tension and Machine Setting Needle Synthetic No 60 80 ae threads Silk No 50 80 o Medium Upper Woven and lower Synthetic No 60 80 looper Silk No Fabric threads Stitch length Differential Machine feed Setting ratio Needle Regular needle plate plate Marked S on reverse side Needle THAT SP No 11 or 14 Standard Setting Needle thread Upper looper Lower looper thread tension thread tension ZN Refer to pages 24 25 for thread tension balance adjust ment SECTION 3 LEARN THE STITCHES 37 Cleaning Upper I a Cleaning the Feed Dog Disconnect the machine from the power supply before cleaning Needle plate set screw 009 Open the looper cover 1 Open the looper and side covers 4 Push the lint around the feed dog to the front Remove the waste materials with a lint brush by using lint brush 2 Remove the needles and presser foot Replace needle plate presser foot and needles Remove the needie plate set screw and needle Close the looper and side covers plate You may use vacuum cleaner to clean the upper knife area or feed dog 38 G Disconnect the machine from the power supply Remove the face plate set screw and remove the face plate CAUTION The light bulb will be HOT Protect your fingers when you handle it For your safet
20. Sears will free of 2 Needle HA 1 SP 11 or 14 charge repair defects in materiai or workmanship which 0 Z appear in the electrical equipment of the overlock machine E Number of threads 3or4 including electronic components motor wiring switch and 0 x o 7 speed control Machine dimensions width 10 22 x depth 10 5 2 FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS AND x height 105 MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS Weight 16 Ib j For 90 days from the date of purchase Sears will free of b charge replace any parts and provide mechanical service A necessary for proper operation of the overlock machine M except for normal maintenance 2 M WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE y b OVERLOCK MACHINE TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE 2 CENTER DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES 3 y If this overlock machine is used for commercial or rental purposes t the above warranty coverage applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have i other rights which vary from state to state y SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO D 817 WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Ueo TT TT TT RTE Re Me Re Re O O A AR Re e se AA AA AA AA OVERLOCK Now that you have purchased your Kenmore Overlock should a need ever exist for repair parts or service simply contact any Sears Service Center Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit Th
21. T Differential Machine 1 0 Setting Needle Regular needle plate plate Marked S on reverse side Needle HA 1 SP No 14 Refer to page 21 for the correct tension To adjust the thread tension balance set the tension dials as shown above first then refer to pages 22 23 For the best result pull the thread chain to the back lightly at the beginning and end of sewing Remove either needle for three thread decorative overedging 35 36 lt Application gt Needle Machine Setting thread Synthetic No 60 80 Light ontheright Silk No 50 80 to PERE A N ee rae Medium Upper i Fabric and lower 1 Synthetic No 60 100 looper Silk No 50 100 threads Folded edge Differential feed ratio plate _ Marked R on reverse side HA 1 SP No 11 Needle thread tension R Upper looper Lower looper thread tension thread tension Refer to pages 24 25 and 33 Narrow Hemming for thread tension balance adjustment Needle Rolled hemming needle plate Remove the needle on the left Disengage the upper knife Refer to page 29 Sew the folded edge while guiding along the right side edge of lower knife Press the pin tucks to one side Engage the upper knife Refer to page 29 lt Application gt Gathering Thread Fabric
22. e model number of your Overlock will be shown on your nomenclature plate on the back of your Overlock See page 2 for location WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MODEL NUMBER NAMEOF ITEM PART DESCRIPTION If the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for handling SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Chicago IL 60684 U S A S 385 Printed in Taiwan Part No 785800851
23. et at the same time If limits are exceeded for one control dial the other dial will automatically set to its maximum Adjustment of Differential F ed Rat Differential feed dial ITA The differential feed ratio can be altered by turning the dial The number on the dial indicates the differential feed ratio between the main and the sub feed motion indicates the neutral position no differential feed Differential feed gathers mmo e If the sewn fabric is stretched turn the dial counter clockwise from 1 0 to 2 0 to avoid Stretched Desired If the sewn fabric is puckered turn the dial clock wise from 1 0 to 0 7 to avoid Differential feed stretches mnd Puckered Et ge Desired The puckering may be eliminated by reducing thread tensions as well as adjusting the differential feed ratio 26 SECTION 3 LEARN THE STITCHES Adjustment of Foot Pressure _ Removing the Presser Foot _ Attaching the Presser Foot _ rr Presser foot lifter R lt Standard Setting Position gt Top of the machine S To decrease A Le A St Adjusting To increase SS ES Era View from A R 5 0 ad l n Needle ae nar KR It is not necessary to adjust the pressure for normal sewing Q Raise the needie and presser foot Place the presser foot so that the pin on the When you sew heavy or l
24. he needle plate the threading points Ordinary Woolly hylon pblyester thread of lower looper are easier to see thread Tension discs in this case make sure the thread is not caught by the Shown above is one of the easiest ways to pass woolly nylon needle plate when replacing the plate after threading polyester thread through the needle Use the same method for the upper looer 11 e Threading the Upper Looper Place the spool of thread on the spool pin second from the right Points to thread for upper looper are 12 Looper thread guide 1 Draw the thread through second from the right from back to the thread guide front 2 Pass the thread through the Pass the thread through the holes in the second row left side of thread guide from the right of thread sliding the thread from right guide plate as illustrated to left panne mn How to Thread Only the Upper Looper Lower looper thread Upper looper a a Turn the hand wheel toward you until the upper looper comes to the middle point of its travel and unhook the thread of the lower looper from the upper looper Thread the upper looper thread guide 1 i Upper looper thread 4 5 g tension dial J a Insert the thread between tension discs from the right Then pull both sides of thread 6 Pass the thread through upper looper thread
25. ightweight fabrics turn the adjusting screw to foot lies just under the groove of the foot clockwise for heavyweight fabric holder counter clockwise for lightweight fabric a e Lower the foot holder and push the lever to lock the foot in place Raise the presser For normal sewing leave the adjusting screw even with the top surface foot lifter to check that the presser foot is of the machine as illustrated Foot holder secure Lever O Press the lever located on the back of foot holder The presser foot will drop off 27 g Needle clamp screw on the left Fa Needle clamp screw on the right A T O Edge of needle bar Needie clamp screws Needle stopper pees Edge of needle bar Flat side to the back Correct needle setting 1 Disconnect the machine from the power supply Raise the needle to its highest position Then loosen the needle clamp screw for the needle you are going to remove Refer to page 24 for changing the needle for three thread serging To Attach the needle on the right Insert new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side to the back until the top of needle touches the stopper pin then tighten the needle clamp screw on the right To attach the needle on the left Insert new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side to the back until the top of needle touches the edge of needle bar then tighten the
26. ment be required Handle the foot control with care and avoid dropping it on the floor Be sure not to place anything on top of it Closely watch the area being sewn to avoid injuries from needles and knives Use only the handle to lift and move the machine Kenmore Overlock Record in space provided below the model number and serial number of this appliance The model number and serial number are located on the nomenclature plate as identified on Page 2 of this booklet Model No 385 __ Serial No Soe Retain these numbers for future reference OPTIONAL FEET AND ATTACHMENT SEWING MACHINE SOURCE 385 SEWING VACHE B MODEL NO PART NO 10111 11541 11551 11581 200012104 11607 11608 11682 12320 214872011 C PART DESCRIPTION Hemmer Foot Walking Foot Even Foot 12321 12331 12332 12490 941450000 Pin Tuck Foot 12491 12492 12493 12541 941460000 Gathering Foot 12581 12612 12641 12712 941620000 Ruffler 12714 12741 12781 12814 12841 16951 17622 17781 17881 15841 16816 16841 17641 200002008 Piping Foot 17822 17824 17828 17922 200003009 Gathering Foot 17928 200005001 Pin Tuck Foot 200013105 Hemmer Foot 200027102 Binder Foot 200030108 1 4 Seam Foot 213702016 Buttonhole Attachment Set Except 15841 214872011 Walkine Foot 654805008 Embroidery Foot 941620000 Ruffler
27. nsions For better result Rolled Hemming Pull the end of thread chain to the back lightly in the beginning and end of sewing y Picot Edging Pull the fabric lightly to the back while sewing 34 How to Adjust the Thread Tension e For Rolled Hemming and Picot Edging Wrong Tension Needle thread is loose looper thread Needle thread tension R Upper looper Lower looper thread tension thread tension e For Narrow Hemming Refer to page 25 for the adjustment Wrong Tension per looper thread is loose looper thread Needle thread tension R Upper looper Lower looper thread tension thread tension Wrong Tension r looper thread is loose and or thread is tight looper thread Tighten lower looper thread tension and or loosen upper looper thread tension Needle thread tension R Upper looper thread tension Lower looper thread tension SECTION 3 LEARN THE STITCHES Thread Fabric Range of the Tension and Machine Setting Needle Synthetic No 60 80 Needle thread Needle thread i eedle threa eedie trea thread Silk No 50 80 tension L tension R N Medium Upper to pp Buttonhole twist looper thread Upper looper Lower looper Heavy Light weight wool yarn thread tension thread tension Fabric Lower looper thread Synthetic No 60 80 Silk No 50 80 Stitch length
28. o 14 784157015 Needle HA 1 SP No 14 7 784626009 Rolled hemming needle plate 8 785609009 Needle plate 9 624806006 Net 10 802424004 Lint brush 11 000009803 Light bulb 12 784045020 Upper knife 13 784809008 Spanner 14 784223002 Spool holder 15 1381402005 Oi 16 ML 330555 Elastic foot 17 200201009 Piping foot 18 200209100 Blind hem foot 19 200210104 Taping foot with tape tape reel 20 200212106 Cording foot 21 340522N Pearl sewing foot These items are not furnished with the machine but may be ordered per instructions above 43 A Accessory holder oo ooooo o 4 C Carrying handle 2 Changing needle o 00000 eee 28 Changing the needle plate 30 D Decorative overedging 35 Differential feed dial 2 26 F Face plate oo 2 39 Foot holder o o oooo ooo 3 27 Foot holder setscrew 3 Footcontrol o oo oo oo ooo 2 5 G Gathering ir SA EK ER Se ae eek 37 H Hand wheel ooo oo 2 6 K Knife holder o 3 L Light b lb ree arda a nae 39 43 Lintbrush 4 38 43 Looper thread take up lever 3 11 13 Looper threader 4 11 13 43 Looper cover ooo ooo mom 2 6 Lowerknife ooooooomo oo 3 Lower lOODer o o oooo oo 3 10 11 44 INDEX Lower looper thread 10 12 21 25 33 37 Lower
29. o not operate where aeros l spray products are being used or where oxigen is being administered To disconnect turn all controls to the off O position then remove plug from outlet Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Keept fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the sewing machine needle and blades Always use the proper needle plate The wrong plate can cause the needle to break Do not use bent needles Do not pull or push fabric while stitching It may deflect the needle causing it to break Switch the sewing machine off O when making any adjustment in the needle area such as threading needle changing needle threading bobbin or changing presser foot and the like Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers lubricating or when marking any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTIONS SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS KNOW YOUR MACHINE Locate and Identify the Parts 23 Identify the Accessories 0 2 ennen nooo 4 Attaching the Waste Clippings Catcher 4 Storing the Accessory Holder o o o 4 PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power 5 Foot Control Use o ooo 5 How to Turn Hand Wheel
30. o prevent injury to children PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Foot Control Use Foot control Nem The foot control regulates the speed at which you sew To increase speed gently press down with the ball of your foot To decrease speed release your foot pressure slightly NOTE The foot control is sensitive and will increase or decrease your sewing speed immediately Practice on a scrap of fabric to regulate your sewing speed to your taste and needs Hand wheel Always turn hand wheel toward you Side cover 3 To open Push the side cover to the left To close Push the side cover to the right and slightly toward the machine body For Your Safety Always close both side and looper covers when the machine is in use Looper cover ka To open While pushing with the thumb to the right as far as it will go pull looper cover toward you To close Lift looper cover and push against the machine The looper cover snaps into the position auto matically The Position of Telescoping Thread Guide Bar PA OOO Ee unge Tnread guide far as it will go G Turn the thread guide bar until it clicks into position Thread guides should stop directly above the spool pins SECTION 2 PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Attaching the Spool Cap and Net D 1 When you use a small thread spool
31. on of upper knife so that the edge of the Refer to page 29 upper knife overlaps 0 5 to 1 mm 1 32 from the edge of lower knife as shown above 4 Remove the hexagon bolt and remove the 9 Then tighten the hexagon bolt firmly upper knife 4 Close the looper and side covers The lower knife will last over one year in normal use However if you run over a pin or a hard object it may be required to replace both upper and lower knives at the same time 41 The fabric is not being fed smoothly The feed dog is packed with lint 2 The presser foot has been raised The needie breaks 1 The needle is incorrectly inserted 2 The needle is bent or blunt 3 The fabric is forcefully pulled See page 38 Lower the presser foot See page 28 See page 28 Pull the fabric lightly The thread breaks 1 The machine is not correctly threaded 2 The needle or looper thread tension is too tight 3 The needle is incorrectly inserted 4 The needle is bent or blunt Skipped stitches 1 The machine is not correctly threaded 2 The needle is bent or blunt See pages 9 17 and 24 See pages 21 25 and 33 37 See page 28 See page 28 The seam is not sewn neatly The needle and or looper thread tensions are not correctly adjusted The machine is not correctly threaded SQ s The thread is not between the
32. opper PIN ES SE EE Se SE ke 29 T Telescoping thread guide bar 2 7 Thread chain o ooooooo 18 Thread cutter 000 3 18 Thread guide plate 2 10 12 14 16 Thread take up lever thread guide 2 15 17 Tweezer ska Sb ee ee eeu 4 11 43 U Upberknife std e644 ee ME es 3 29 43 Upper knife knob 3 29 Upper looper 3 12 13 Upper looper thread o ooo ooo ad a ta asd Ai 12 13 21 25 33 37 Upper looper thread guide 2 3 13 Upper looper thread tension dial NOS 2 13 21 25 33 37 W Waste clippings Catcher 4 MEMO a MEMO Specification of the Machine T TT Mr Me Mr i MI ss ls ss A RN KR MI DM Dr a Item Specification pi t j WARRANTY Sewing speed 1 150 1 200 r p m maximum N b Stitch length feed amount 1 4 mm Ordinary average 3 2 FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY ON MECHANICAL COM PONENTS OF OVERLOCK MACHINE Differential feed ratio 1 0 7 1 2 0 i For five years from the date of purchase Sears will free of charge repair defects in material and workmanship which y Overedge stite width Ez mm 4 id de 3 threads appear in the mechanical components of the overlock machine 7 mm reads head of len so EN Les SALA j FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIP Presser MA Binim j MENT OF OVERLOCK MACHINE i E For two years from the date of purchase
33. orange or blue thread approaches the needle eye Cut out needle thread knot and pull additional thread to thread needle Pull thread until the remaining thread is close to the other needle eye Thread needle Pull thread until the knots have gone through the upper and lower looper All threads should be under the presser foot and pulled to the back Set all tension dials back to 3 Lower presser foot and turn hand wheel toward you to chain off 3 or 4 stitches Plug unit in wall outlet and machine and turn power switch on You are ready to serge e Threading the Lower Looper Thread guide y Looper thread guide Thread guide plate 3 O SER er 7 Draw the thread through 2 Pass the thread through 3 Pass the thread through the the right side thread guide holes on the right side of right side of thread guide from back to front thread guide plate as illu sliding the thread from left strated to right oe gt d How to Thread Only the Lower Looper Cut both needle threads as shown in the figure and remove them from the needles Thread the lower looper and then re thread the needles Open the looper and side covers Snap off presser foot Place the spool of thread on the right side spool pin Points to thread for lower looper are marked A 10 in green SECTION 2 PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING
34. remove the spool holder from the spool pin Then place the spool with its slit side up and put spool cap on top 2 If the thread slips down from the spool during threading and or sewing put a net on the spool as illustrated for preventing jamming The nets are supplied with the machine Presser foot Presser foot lifter By raising or lowering the presser foot lifter the presser foot goes up and down While in operation keep the presser foot lowered except for testing stitches threading the machine or sewing heavy weight fabrics NOTE Thread tension will not be released if the presser foot is raised _ Threading the Machine Threading Chart Located behind looper cover SECTION 2 PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING For your convenience your Kenmore overlock has been pre threaded To prepare to sew with your choice of threads follow these simple instructions Make sure unit is unplugged from the wall outlet and or machine Raise telescoping thread guide bar Open looper cover Place spool cones on spool holder Tie farthest cone on the right to green 2nd from right to red 3rd from right to blue and remaining spool on left to orange Raise presser foot Set tension dials to O Turn hand wheel away from you once or twice until needles are in the full up position This releases threads Pull all threads out until either the
35. sion It is easier to adjust by using 3 different colors of thread Then sew and check the thread tensions Wrong Tension r thread is tight and or hread is loose S Upper looper thread Right side of fabric EE Needle thread 77 AS Loosen lower looper thread tension and or tighten upper looper thread tension Needle thread tension L Needle thread tension R OO Gals ECA ES amp Lower lcoper thread tension Upper looper thread tension SECTION 3 Wrong Tension Right side gt _ thread a za of fabric org Upper di cc ADOper EA er thread is tight and or thread is loose Lower looper thread LEARN THE STITCHES tension Needle thread tension L Upper lcoper thread tension Needle thread tension R Lower looper thread tension and or tighten lower looper thread 25 Adjustment of Stitch Length r Stitch length To select stitch length turn the dial The larger the number the longer the stitch The stitch length can be adjusted from 1 to 4 mm approx 1 32 to 5 32 Position R is for rolled and narrow hemming NOTE Maximum differential feed ratio sets automatically to a maximum between 1 7 and 2 0 when the stitch length is set between 3 3 and 4 0 Maximum stitch length and differential feed ratio cannot be s
36. sion thread tension feo WEER It is easier to adjust by using 4 different colors of thread 22 Correct Tension thread Lower looper thread eee f Right side of fabrie os Needle thread onthe left 0 000 an 7 ef Needle thread on the right Upper looper Wrong Tension Upper m looper Needle thread H irea on the right Right side KOC OLE OEE o res Ne dle thread on the left i Ta Loosen lower looper thread tension and or tighten upper looper thread tension Needle thread tension L Needle thread tension R JZ Coy Lower locper thread tension JES En whe id Y Upper icoper thread tension Wrong Tension er thread is tight and or N ae a o Lower Right 4 E i looper Needle thread of fabric thread an the right ig Upper Hr thread Needle thread on the ef Loosen upper looper thread tension and or tighten lower looper thread tension Needle thread Needle thread tension L tension A N Pa EE A ETS GN N E e We 5 O Koy Lower looper thread tension Upper coper thread tension SECTION 3 LEARN THE STITCHES 23
37. thread on the right i 4 NS ase ae ey The line below the setting of 3 on each of the dials indicates normal tension for 4 threads or 3 threads serging however an alternate adjust ment of the thread tension may be required depending on the type of fabric and thread being used Refer to pages 22 and 23 for the adjustment 21 nread Tensio Thread Tension Adjustment Set all four thread tension dials at 3 Then sew and check the thread tensions Wrong Tension on the left is loose Upper looper EE EE thread Needle thread on the right a Right side Lower of fabric looper i thread Et Dia Tighten needle thread tension on the left Needie thread Needle thread tension L tension R HE Upper looper Lower looper thread tension thread tension TR co a Wrong Tension d on the right is loose Upper looper thread die thread N on the right cio op Ba cooper EE thread Tighten needie thread tension on the right Needle thread tension R Needle thread tension 1 Lower locper Upper looper thread ten
38. uide lines indicate the distance from the right needle and the broken lines indicate it from the left one The solid and broken lines in the middle indicate 5 8 inch from each needle 2 Turn the hand wheel gently toward you a couple of turns and check the thread chain Then start sewing slowly The fabric will be auto matically fed Guide the fabric in the direction desired 18 2 Cut the threads with the thread cutter as illustrated leaving about 5 cm 2 thread chain from the end of fabric G When stitching is completed continue to run the machine slowly to produce a thread chain for about 12 cm 5 while pulling the thread chain slightly to the back Insert next fabric under the toe of then start sewing It is not necessary to raise the presser foot for ordinary fabric foot For heavy weight fabric raise the presser foot and insert the fabric in front of the knife Then lower the foot and sew SECTION 3 LEARN THE STITCHES To avoid unravelling it is necessary to leave a thread chain about 5 cm 2 long at the beginning and end of seam To secure the beginning and end of a seam choose one of the following methods A B C D Separate the end of threads and knot Thread the chain through a large eyed needle and weave that chain through the overlock stitches on the fabric Apply a small amount of seam sealant Fray Check TM or Fray No More TM at the
39. y To attach i To remove SECTION 4 2 Push the bulb up and turn the bulb counter clockwise to remove it 3 Put the new bulb in by pushing it up and turning it clockwise The machine is designed to use a 15 WATT MAXIMUM LIGHT BULB CAREFOR YOUR MACHINE Face plate SS Set screw o 4 Attach the face plate and tighten the face plate set screw 39 Oiling the Machine Disconnect the machine from the power supply before oiling Open the side cover and apply oil Open the looper cover and apply oil Apply a few drops of fine quality sewing machine oil to the parts indicated with arrows Oiling is recommended once a week in normal use once in ten hours in continuous use 40 SECTION 4 CAREFOR YOUR MACHINE Lower knife Hexagon bolt Stopper i pin Upper knife i Lower knife Hexagon bolt Stopper pin To Remove To Attach 2 Turn the upper knife holder to cutting position ee Er Turn the hand wheel toward you until the 1 Disconnect the machine from the power supply 1 Insert new upper knife into the groove of knife O y ef holder ando stopper Di then tighten the upper knife comes to its lowest position N in 2 Open the looper and side covers aa AE ae 9 Loosen the hexagon bolt and adjust the posi 3 Disengage the upper knife EE ti
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