Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit 385. 12714 du fabricant Sears
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OWNER'S MANUAL S_FA/RS SEWING MACHINE MODELS 385. 12708 385. 12710 385. 12712 or 385. 12714.
SEARS CANADA INC. Dear Customer: You have just invested in a very fine zigzag sewing machine. 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.
TABLE OFCONTENTS SECTION 1. SECTION 2. SECTION 3. KNOW THE MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is Avaialble .............. 3 Locate and Identify the Parts .................. 3_4 Identify the Accessories ........................ 4 PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine .
SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available A full line of sewing cabinets is available at your nearest Sears retail store or through our general catalog, Another option . . . buy a Carrying Case . . . then your Kenmore goes anywhere, can be stored any- where.
SECTION 1. KNOWTHEMACHINE Identify the Accessories Arm Cover Plate Hand Wheel Auto Clutch Kno _i_ Light and power Switch Plug Connector __ Presser Foot Carrying Handle Presser Foot Lever _ Nomenclatu.
Set Up the Machine Plug in the Machineand Switch on the Power SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Foot Control Use NOTE: 1. 2. 3. Power supply plug Power _1 _[ _ switch Power supply Plug connector Machine plug J Before inserting the plug into your machine, be sure the power switch is OFF.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Setting Spool Pins t Spool pin The spool pins are used for holding the spools of thread when feeding thread to the machine. To use, pull up the spool pins. Push down for storage. Adjust the Presser Foot Lever Normal up __.
Set Up the Machine (Continued) • Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table • Accessory Storage Box To Remove the Extension Table The lid of the accessory storage (for free-arm sewing) box lifts open toward you. 1. Grip the table with your index finger Sewing accessories are conveni- and thumb, as shown, ently located in the box.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING II _- , 1 L- i r Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing. rn the needle envelope, you will find the following color-coded needles: Blue (11 ) ......... for stretch fabrics. Orange (11) .
Prepare the Bobbin • To Removethe BobbinCase from the Machine SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING • Wind the Bobbin Remove the extension table from the machine by pulling it to the left. Open the shuttle cover by pulling down the embossed part on the left side of the cover.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Wind the Bobbin (Continued) J Draw thread from spool through bobbin winding tension disc as shown. Pull end of thread through hole in bobbin as shown. Place bobbin onto bobbin winding spindle with end of thread coming from the top of the bobbin.
Prepare the Top Thread • Thread the Needle SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING ILuLf_ Raise take-up lever to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you. Raise presser foot lever. Place spool on spool pin as shown, with thread coming from the back of the spool.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Pick Up the Bobbin Thread ! 1. Raise presser foot lever. Hold top thread loosely in left hand and rotate handwheel toward you one complete turn. 2. Bring bobbin thread up by pulling top thread. 3. Pull both threads under and to the back of the presser foot, leaving 4 to 6 inches of thread clear.
Adjust the Top Thread Tension SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Top side of fabric Top _hread Bobbin Setting mark Tighten For Straight Stitch The ideal straight stitch will have threads locked between the two layers of fabric, as shown above, magnified to show detail.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING For Zigzag Stitch In a correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads will not show on the top side of fabric and the top threads will show slightly on the bottom side. See below for the correct appearance, To match this appearance, adjust the top tension.
Stitch Selector SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Model 12714 Settlng mark // _ StitchSelector L m If "q / STRETCH ___ • m D CHI] (t Stitch Selector / _"'"_ "_ _ The.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Stitch Length Control j Setting mark / Stitch Length 1/ / .I [ I i I I I I I i/I .=1 / / Stitch Length Control 0 2 4 l t ' t J I i i tting mark The stitch length control regulates the length of stitch, and also has a stretch stitche setting.
Stardng To Sew SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Now that you are familiar with the controls on your machine and with the accessories provided for the machine, you are ready to start to sew with your new Kenmore sewing machine. Below are some good habits to follow each time you sit down to sew: 1.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES 18 Straight Stitches Straight Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector 1 Top thread tension Stitch length control 2 to 6 control red x_ z°n_ Straight foot Zigzag foot 1. 2. 3. 4, 5. 6. Raise the presser foot, Raise the needle to its highest position.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Topatitching set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector I Top thread tension Stitch length control 2 to 6 control red zon Straight foot Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses Topstitching emphasizes the lines of your garment and keeps seams and edges flat and crisp.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches (Continued) • Sew in a Zipper Fabric Preparation: Put the right sides of the fabric to- gether and sew to the end of the zip- per opening, Use the reverse to lock the stitches.
SECTION 3. LEARNTHE STITCHES 8. Open the zipper. 10. Close the zipper and turn the 9. Lower the presser foot and stitch fabric right side up. the rest of the seam.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches (Continued) Use the DarningPlate Sometimes when you sew, you want to control the fabric youself. The Darning Plate covers the feed dogs so that they do not touch the fabric. To Put on the Darning Plate: NOTE: The rectangular holes in the Darning Plate match the holes in the needle plate.
Zigzag Stitches Basic Zigzag Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 2 to 5 control red Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses The zigzag stitch is one of the most common and most versatile stitches on your machine.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) Satin Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 control 0.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Applique Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 control 0.5 to 1 Satin stitch foot J Baste (or fuse with iron-on fabric joiner) applique pieces on the fabric. Stitch around the applique making sure the needle falls along the outer edge of the applique.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STI,TCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) • Sewa Button Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control control 1 to 4 any number (not Zigzag foot Darning plate Use the darning plate for button sewing (see p.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES • Overcasting Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector lop thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 control 1 to 2 Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses This zigzag variation is very useful in garment construction and in finishing raw edges of any sewing project.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) Three-Step Zigzag Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 control 0.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Blind Hemming Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector (Regular) top thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 control 1 to 3 Zigzag foot Set the Machine Stitch Stitch se.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) Shell Stitching (Models 12712 and 12714) Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 3 to g control 1 to 2 Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses Here°s How 1.
Stretch Stitches Straight Stretch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector III Ill Top thread tension Stitch length control 2 to 6 control yellow _k_ stretch stitch position Y_J Straight foot Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses This stitch is the stretch variation of the straight stitch, especially develop- ed for knits and stretch fabrics.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STfTCHES Stretch Stitches {Continued) Smocking Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control control 1 to 4 yellow stretch stitch position L_J Zigzag foot With the stitch length at "4", sew straight stitching lines 3/8" apart across the area to be smocked.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Serglng or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitchin Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 control yellow _ stretch stitch position t___J Models 12712 and 12714) Here's How Place the fabric under the presser Zigzag foot foot so that the stitches are made over the edge.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Buttonholes Sat the Machine Stitch Stitch selector B Top thread tension Stitch length contro control 1 to 5 blue zone _== Sliding buttonhole foot % Adjusting the Stitch D.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES P_ 4. a. Set the stitch selector at _Jz m b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches. c. Stop sewing at the right stitch. . ...... : c- : " t ) I? ; ; : : ? r ,.£; = 5. a. Set the stitch selector at I_ " 6. a. Set the stitch selector at r_ m m b.
SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do When PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Incorrect size needle, Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric, Improper threading, Rethread machine, Loose upper thread tension. Tighten upper thread tension.
SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Incorrect size needle. Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric. Bent or blunt needle. Insert new needle. Skipping Stitches Incorrect setting of needle. Reset needle. Tight upper thread tension.
SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE Replacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine T T 1. Unplug the machine and open the face cover. CAUTION! The light bulb could be HOT. Protect your fingers when you handle it. 2. 3. Push the bulb up and turn the bulb counter*clockwise to remove it, Put the new bulb in by pushing it up and turning it clockwise.
SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE • Clean the Shuttle Race This area must be kept free of dust, lint and occasional tangled thread. Clean the shuttle race area about every three months. Center pin of the shuttle Lever case Shuttle driver Lever Lever hurtle To Clean the Shuttle Area: 1.
SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE Oiling the Machine Oil the machine in all areas shown on this page at least once a year; otherwise the machine can become sluggish or will knock loudly. If you use the machine frequently, oil the machine under the top cover about every three months.
PARTS LIST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 15 20 21 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.
A Accessory storage box ............... 3, 7 Adjusting stretch stitch balance ......... 16 Applique ........................ 25 Arm cover plate .................. 4, 40 Bar tacking ...................... 25 Basic zigzag ...................... 23 Blind hemming .
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SEWING MACHINE Now that you have purchased your Kenmore Sewing Machine, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Sears Service Center. Be sure to pertinent facts when you call or visit. The model number of your Sewing Machine will be shown on your nomenclature plate on the back of your Sewing Machine.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Sears 385. 12714 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Sears 385. 12714 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Sears 385. 12714, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Sears 385. 12714 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Sears 385. 12714, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Sears 385. 12714.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Sears 385. 12714. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Sears 385. 12714 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
