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dFgO 3T_EmbroiderylSewing Mach ine
Owner's Manual
Model 385,19010200
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com
851-81%004 Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ont., i5S 288 www.sears.ca
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the followings: Read all instructions before using this appliance. DANGER- To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. 2. Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated
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PROTECTION AGREEMENTS In the U.S.A. In Canada Master Protection Agreements Maintenance Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Your purchase has added value because you can depend on Sears HomeCentral ®for service. With over 2400 Kenmore ®appliance is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may Service Technicians and access to over 900,000 parts and require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. accessories, we
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Machine Specifications S Item Specification Sewing speed (Maximum): Over 820 s.p.m. Stitch length: 5 mm (Maximum) Stitch width: 7 mm (Maximum) 1160 Stitch package (Stitch functions): (Built-in stitches): Conventional 673 built-in stitches with 447 built-in embroidery design Buttonhole: 1 step built-in buttonhole Machine dimensions: W 18.9" (481.1 mm) x D 9.2" (234.5 mm) x H 12.8" (326.2 mm) Weight (Net): 23.9 Ibs (1 lkg) Kenmore Sewing Machine Warranty Full 25 Year Warranty on Internal Mechanica
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Pattern Selection ........................................................... 19 SECTION I. NAME OF PARTS Names of Parts ............................................................... 2 Utility Stitches ................................................................ 19 Available Accessories and Attachments ......................... 3 Machine Settings ........................................................... 20 Common Set Mode ................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS • Assigning a file name ............................................... 52 • To repeat buttonhole sewing ..................................... 38 Opening a Saved File .................................................... 53 • Changing buttonhole width ....................................... 39 Deleting a Saved File .................................................... 53 • Changing buttonhole stitch density ........................... 39 MONOGRAMMING .............................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS • Fabric color change .................................................. 72 • Thread color change ................................................. 73 Pattern Combination (example 1) ................................. 74 Sewing Results ............................................................. 74 Pattern Combination (example 2) ................................. 75 Sewing Results ............................................................. 76 SECTION VII. NORMAL MAINTENANCE R
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SECTION I. NAME OF PARTS s Names of Parts Flip-top quick reference chart Bobbin winder spindle Bobbin thread cutter Spool holder (Large) Spool pin Upper thread guide Pressure dial Thread take-up lever Thread tension dial Face cover @ Thread cutter/holder Built-in needle threader Needle plate Hook cover plate Hook cover plate release button Extension table @ Feed balancing dial @ Start/stop button @ Reverse button Auto-lock button @ Up/down needle button @ Speed control lever @ Visual touch scree
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S Available Accessories and Attachments "1 2 3 4 5 6 To order parts and accessories listed below, call: 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) 6 am - 11 pm, CST, 7 days a week When ordering parts and accessories, provide the following information: 1. Part Number 2. Part Name 8 10 11 12 3. Model Number of Machine Pad No. Ref. No. Description *102869107 10 x Bobbin 102403109 Spool pin felt 850807101 Assorted needle set *993010900 5 x No. 9 needle (BROWN) 13 14 15 16 17 18 *993001100 5 x No.11 stretch fab
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S SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting Machine to Power Supply (_ Power supply plug Power switch Outlet Red marker (_ Foot control (_ Foot control plug Machine socket 1. Turn off the power switch @. Insert the foot control plug \ into the machine socket (_. 2. Insert the power supply plug _ into the outlet _. 3. Turn the power switch @ to turn on the power and sewing lights. Notes: • Do not pull the cords beyond the red marker _ on the cords. J • If you turn off the power switch, wait 5 s
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S Machine Operating Buttons Start/stop Button Start/stop button @ Press the button to start or stop the machine. This button can be used either in conventional sewing mode or Embroi- dery mode. In conventional sewing mode, the machine starts running slowly for the first few stitches; it then runs at the speed set by the speed control lever. Note: The Start/stop button cannot be used when the foot control is connected to the machine. Reverse Button Reverse button ii i _ ._. -.. • Patterns 1, 2,6a
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S Foot Control Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control. The harder you press on the foot control, the faster the machine runs. Note: The machine runs atthe maximum speed set bythe speed controllever when the footcontrolis being fully depressed. Operation Instructions: Foot Controller Model 21371 is used with Sewing Machine Model 385.19010XXX (XXX represents numbers 000 through 999). Note: 1 The Kenmore Elite sewing machine model 19010 is equipped with an automatic shutdown safety feature
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S Extension Table • Detaching the table Close the accessory box, and lift out the extension table (_ toward you, as illustrated, for "_ree-arm" sewing. (_ Extension table • Attaching the table Push the extension table (_ until it snaps into the machine. (_ Extension table Tabs Holes Free-arm sewing can be used for: • Stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or any tubular garment area. • Darning socks or mending knees, elbow or children's J wear. In Conventional sewing set mode, you can adjust t
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Thread Cu_er s (_Thread cuter You do not need a pair of scissors to cut threads after sewing. Just use the built-in thread cutter (_. J Changing Needle Flat side Needle clamp screw Needle clamp Turn offthe power switch. Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheet counterclockwise, toward you, and lowering the presser foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw _ by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the needle clamp _. Insert a new needle into the needle clamp _ wi
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S Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns The sewing results of the stretch stitch patterns may vary depending upon the sewing conditions, such as sewing speed, type of the fabric, number of layers etc. Always make test sewing on a scrap piece of the fabric that you wish to use. if decorative stitch patterns, letters, or numbers are distorted, correct it with the feed balancing dial. Notes: • In normal sewing, set the feed balancing dial (_ to the neutral position, i.e., the groove on the dial @ is
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S Presser Foot Types • zigzag foot (Foot A) Use this foot for both straight and zigzag stitching. J • Straight stitch foot (Foot H) Use this foot for exclusively for straight stitching with center needle position. • Automatic buttonhole foot (Foot R) Use this foot for one step automatic buttonhole sewing. Simply set a button on the guide of this foot and depress the foot control. You can sew exactly the same length of buttonhole as the button. f • Zipper foot (Foot E) This foot can be set to sew
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S • 1/4"Seam foot (Foot O) This foot is useful for patchwork quilt. The guide on the foot maintains an exact 1/4" (0.7 cm) seam allowance. J • Embroidery foot (Foot P) This foot is a special attachment for professional-style embroidery. • Walking foot This is special attachment for hard-to-feed materials. This foot effectively prevents fabrics from shifting and puckering. It is great for quilting and matching plaids. 11
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Selecting Needle and Fabric For general sewing, use needle sizes 11 or 14. A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will not be marred. Heavy fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce the fabric without fraying the needle thread. In the needle set, there is one each of sizes 11, 14, 16, and 18, and a blue needle. Use the blue needle to eliminate skipped stitches when sewing knits and synthetic fabrics. Special needles should be used on certain f
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S Bobbin Winding • Removing the hook cover plate Hook cover plate release button Hook cover plate Bobbin Slide the hook cover plate release button _ to the right, and remove the cover plate _. Lift out the bobbin _ from the bobbin holder. J • Horizontal spool pin Spool pin Large spool holder Small spool holder \ \ \ Lift up the spool pin _. Place a spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown. J Attach the large spool holder _, and press it firmly against the sp
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S Bobbin Winding ,,.mditil Note: Set the speed control lever at its fastest position for bobbin winding. _) Upper thread guide Bobbin Bobbin winder spindle Guide the thread around the upper thread guide _). Insert the thread through the hole on the bobbin _, threading from the inside to the outside. Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle _. Push the bobbin winder spindle _ to the right. The visual touch screen shows "Bobbin Winding". With the free end of the thread held in your hand, depres
