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OWNER'S MANUAL
SWA/RS
SEWING MACHINE
MODELS 10101/11101/12551/12621/14401
14501/14502/14571/14572
Part# 6027i9
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Sears, Roebuck and Co. Dear Homemaker, CONGRATULATIONS ! You have just invested in a very fine zigzag sewing machine. Here are just some of its special features: * Full rotary shuttle with slanted bobbin -- quiet and smooth running, easy access to bobbin, best stitching performance and easy maintenance with one-touch retainer system. *Ultra-stitch- helps make uniform stretch stitches and buttonholes every time. The machine automatically adjusts the stitch thickness on forward and reverse stitche
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TABLE OF CONTENTS III III I 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE *Attaching a zipper ........................... 28 *Cording ........................................ 28 Locate and identify the parts on Zigzag stitches ........................... 29 - 32 your machine ................................ 2 - 3 *Overcasting stitch ........................... 30 Locate and identify the accessories .... 4 - 6 *Satin stitch ................................... 30 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING *Bar tacking ...........
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1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE Locate and identify the parts on your machine After you have unpacked Thread guide your new machine, set it on a flat, sturdy surface. Study Take-up lever the following diagram so that you will know the working Threading channel parts of your machine. Top thread tension control You may need to refer to these diagram often while reading the instructions in this manual. =O A_essory box/extensi Extensiontable Thread cutter _/_ Needle clamp screw ** Presser foot release lever _
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** Bobbin winder shaft ** Bobbin winder latch ** Stitch width control Stitch selector *Model 14571, 14572, only **Model 14501, 14502, 14571, Stitch length control 14572 only "* Stitch length indicator Reverse stitch lever Bobbin winder stop Bobbin winder shaft I" Hand wheel Clutch knob Spool ** Extra spool pin Fold-away carrying handle . Hand wheel/push-pull Pull-down lever for clutch sewing light ** Swing-away spool pin Presser foot lever Power/light switch Foot control plug receptacle Nomencla
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II Locate and identify the accessories You should find the following items in the accessory box. (Model 14501, 14502, 14571, 14572 only) Needle set S Spool pins Extra spoolpin Seam ripper/button- No, 44999 No, 64083 hole opener Spool pin caps No, 6830 Bobbins large - No. 65653 small - No. 65652 Feed cover plate Screw drivers Lint brush Straight stitch Straight stitch No. 60934 No. 65650 foot No. 6873 foot No. 56483 large - No. 65811 small - No. 65812 Satin stitch foot Satin stitch foot Zipper fo
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1 You should find the following items in the snap-in automatic buttonhole attachment box. (Model 14501, 14502, 14571, 14572 only) Buttonhole guide Buttonhole templates Buttonhole Buttonhole plate 1 -- No. 65660 adapter foot No. 65665 2 - No. 65661 No. 64061 No. 57979 3 - No. 65662 Parts and accessoriesfitted on the machine Standardzigzag Standardzigzag Presserfoot Presserfootthumb Needleclamp foot No. 65770 foot No. 57985 holderNo. 56475 screwNo. 135 screwNo. 36353 Needleplate Bobbincase Bobbinc
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II I II I Optional accessories Optional accessories help simplify the detail- ing that give your sewn garments a "professional" look. Q FOOT Q NEEDLE (No. 65820) (No. 6746) Even-feeding foot (No. 6887) Q SET (No. 6986) -- Feedsboth fabric layers simultaneously - Helps avoid skipped stitches, especially to help prevent bunching of Ultra with synthetic, stretch and knit fabrics. Suede fabric, satin, tricot or other slick fabrics; eases pattern matching. Blind hem foot (No. 6885) - Holds fabric fol
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2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Set up the machine 1. Be sure your machine is resting securely on a sturdy, flat surface. 2. You may want to practice with a scrap of fabric to absorb any dirt or grease. Plug in the machine and switch on the power 1. a. Plug the foot control into the machine. b. Plug the cord into 110-120 volt A.C. wall outlet. Turn on the power/light switch. Be sure to turn off the power/light switch if you are interrupted or stop sewing. NOTE: Your machine will not operate w
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Attach th.e spool pins i 1. Check the accessory box for two spool pins. 2. Attach the spool pins at the rear of your machine, using the large screw driver. Put thread on the spool pin 1. a. Swing the spool pin away from you and fully to the back of the machine. b. Place a spool of thread on the spool pin. Secure it with a suitable size spool cap which is similar to the size of the spool, to ensure smooth flow of thread. NOTE: Remember to return the spool pin under the arm for storage. 2. Attach
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i • Prepare the bobbin Load Thread on the Bobbin ® ® ® ® 1. Disengage the clutch by turning the clutch b. Start the machine by pressing down on the foot control. knob toward you. NOTE: The bobbin will stop turning when 2. a, Put a spool of thread on the spool pin. it is filled. b. Draw the thread from the spool through the thread guide. 5. a. Push the shaft to the left. b. Remove the bobbin from the shaft and 3. a. Wind the thread around the bobbin several times in the direction of the trim the
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_!1 I III - Prepare the bobbin Load Thread on the Bobbin (Model 14501, 14502, 14571, 14572 only) ® (Model 14571 ) (Model 14501 ) ® ® ........ t. 1. Disengage the clutch by pulling the i_and b. Start the machine by pressing down on the foot control. wheel out (Model 14571) or turning the clutch knob toward you (Model 14501). NOTE: The bobbin will automatically stop . a. turning when it is filled. Put a spool of thread on the spool pin. b. 5. Remove the bobbin from the shaft and Place a suitable s
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Remove the Bobbin Case from the Shuttle 1. Remove the extension table from the machine by pulling it to the left. 2. a. Open the bobbin access cover by ® pulling it down at the notch. Bobbin case b. Use your forefinger and thumb to pull open the latch on the bobbin case. c. Pull the bobbin case out of the shuttle. Bobbin access, cover Notch 3. Turn the bobbin case upside down and the ® bobbin will drop out of the case. 11
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Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case ® ® 1. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case with the thread running counter clockwise. 2. Pull the thread through the slit in the bobbin case. 3, a. Pull the thread underneath the lfl_ tension spring. It will clock when it is in place. bo Pull 3 to 4 inches of the thread from the bobbin case. Insert the bobbin Case into the Shuttle \ \ Locating \ groove Notch 1. Hold the bobbin case by the latch, with the 3. Fold the latch to the right to lock the bobbin
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Prepare the Needle Top Use the correct Kenmore needles. The size of your needle should match the size of the thread and both should match the fabric. Kenmore needles are color-coded by size for your convenience. See the Needle, Thread, Fabric and Stitch Length Chart. NOTE: 1. Never use a bent or dull needle. 2. If you do not have a Kenmore needle, use this illustration to be sure your needle is right size. - - Eye Distance from the top to the eye of the needle should be this exact length. "Q NEE
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f Needle, Thread, Fabric and Stitch Length Chart Study this chart to help you select the correct size needle to match your fabric and thread size. NEEDLE RECOMMENDED SIZE AND THREAD SIZE FABRIC STITCH LENGTH COLOR SETTING LIGHTWEIGHT: Batiste, Dimity, 9- BROWN Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap 12 stitches Chiffon, Silks, Synthetic Jerseys, Fine Mercerized Cotton or per inch Fine Lace, Organza, Crepe, 11-ORANGE Silk A Taffeta, Voile, Organdy MEDIUMWEIGHT: Cotton, Cotton Blends, Percale, Gingham, Polyest
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Prepare the Top Thread Thread the Needle \ D A C B 1. Raise the presser foot lever to allow the NOTE: Be sure the thread is running from thread to pass between the tension discs in right to left and pulled all the way the threading channel. forward into the rounded opening. 8. Pull the thread down through the channel (C) 2. Raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position by rotating the hand wheel toward again. you. 9. Slip the thread through either of the thread guides (E) at the base of
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Pick up the Bobbin Thread 1. Raise the presser foot lever. 2. a. Hold the top thread loosely in your left hand. b. With your right hand, rotate the hand wheel toward you until the take-up lever has come to the top again. 3. a. Pull the top thread with your left hand to bring up the bobbin thread. b. Pull the bobbin thread until the end comes through the opening of the needle plate. 4. Pull both threads under the presser foot toward the back of the machine. If you did not pick up the bobbin threa
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Check the Thread Tension STRAIGHT STITCHING Adjust the top thread tension Under_ Straight stitching The good looking appearance of your stitching is largely determined by the balanced tension of Top _ __ Well balanced both top and bobbin threads. The tension is well balanced when these two threads 'lock' in the sloe middle of layers of fabric you are sewing. NOTE: For most fabric the top thread tension should be balanced within the orange zone between 2 and 4 on the thread tension control. If, w
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:lj_I Choose the Right Presser Foot You will need change your presser foot to match the stitch you have chosen. Know what the presser feet will do Straight stitch foot Standard zigzag foot (Fitted on the machine) Use this foot for the general sewing with both Use this foot for straight stitch or straight stretch stitch. The straight stitch foot will striaght and zigzag stitching. give greater control of the fabric and more even straight stitches. ± Satin stitch foot Zipper foot This foot is groo
