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Kenmore
INSTRUCTIONS
ZIG • ZAG SEWING MACHINE
MODEL 1430/1431/1625/1641/1940/1941
59982
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TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................. , KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Identifying Parts ................................................. 2, 3 Installing Machine ............................................... 4, 5 Converting to Free-arm Sewing ................................ 6 Winding the Bobbin ............................................... 7 Threading the Bobbin Case ...................................... 8 Threading of Top Thread ...................................
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_1. _KNOWING YOUR MACHINE _ FRONT VIEW @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ®. @ @ @ ® (Flat-bed type) 2
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BACK VIEW (Model 1430, 1940) !625, ! 1641, 19412 only) (-_odel 19412 only) (Flat-bed type) 3
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INSTALLING MACHINE (Free-armtype) 1. To install the machine in cabinet, position "SEARS" on handlefacing you, The case machine head on cabinet platform so that slopes in the same direction of the ma- holes on bottom of machine match those chine. (Fig. 3) on boards. Insert washers and screws , Push the speed control plug onto three- and tighten into place. (Fig. 1) prong connector, Plug machine cord 2. A separate base and cover is available to into any !10.!20 volt wall outlet. Turn carry the mac
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INSTALLING MACHINE (Flat bed type) g 1. Loosen the two hinge screws under Plug machine cord into any 110-120 holes in the rear edge of the machine volt wall outlet. Turn on power by bed. pushing light and power switch. 6, Spool pins are packed in accessory 2. Raise hinge pins in the cabinet or box. Screw thread spool pins in case. Slip machine head onto pins. place securely with a screw driver. 3. Tighten hinge screws securely. Position nylon discs as shown in 4, Push the speed control plug onto
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CONVERTING TO FREE-ARM SEWING ° Remove the base from the machine 2. To replace the base, simply slide it by pushing the release button (if along the free arm to its original applicable) and pulling the base to position. (Fig. 1) the left. (Fig. 1, 2) Note: Base cannot be removed or replaced unless shuttle cover is closed. 6
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WINDING THE BOBBIN , bobbin winder latch against bobbin Release clutch by pulling hand wheel or turning clutch knob toward you as until it clicks, Holding onto end of shown in Fig. 1. thread, start machine. When bobbin is slightly filled, snip off end of , Draw thread from spool through thread. bobbin winder tension disc as shown. 5. Start machine. Wind thread until 3. Pull end of thread through hole in bobbin winder latch releases. bobbin as shown. 6. Push in hand wheel or tighten clutch Place
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THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE 5. Insert bobbin into bobbin case mak- 1. Remove base front cover by push- ing the release button on the left ing sure thread is coming from side. Open the shuttle cover. bobbin as shown. 2. Raise needle to its highest position 6. Pull thread through slot of case as by rotating hand wheel toward shown. you. 7. Pull thread under tension spring. 3. To remove bobbin case from shut- 8, Holding latch open, position case tle, pull open latch of bobbin case. into shuttle, and
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THREADING OF TOP THREAD Place thread on spool pin as shown 3) with thread in proper place. Release spool of thread and hook thread into with thread coming from the back of take up lever as shown (Fig. 4). the spool. Draw thread through the Continue to thread machine exactly top thread guide. Holding the spool as shown. Needle must always be stationary with right hand, pull the threaded in direction as shown in end of the thread between the tension Fig. 5. discs as shown. Pull the spring wire loo
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ADJUSTING TOP TENSIONS Probably the most important control on your machine is this one that regulates your top thread tension. It consists of discs between which the thread passes. The pressure on these discs is regulated by turning the dial. The higher the number, the tighter the tension. There are many reasons for having to reset your tension. The best tension for one fabric may not be correct for another. The required tension depends upon the stiffness of the fabric, thickness of the fabric,
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ADJUSTING BOBBIN TENSIONS Bobbin tension requires adjusting less frequently than the upper thread tension. If the stitch is satisfactory but the seam is puckered, it may be necessary to loosen the tension on both the top and bottom threads. Be sure to balance them as indicated on Page 10. When adjusting the tension on the bobbin case, make slight adjustments with a screwdriver. DECREASE TENSION _. Turn Counter Clockwise. INCREASE TENSION Turn Clockwise. 11
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CHECKING TENSIONS The easiest way to check tensions is to sew a medium zig zag stitch on the fabric you will be using. Use the appropriate type of thread and needle. Use different colors of thread on the bobbin and upper spool. Sew a line of zig zag stitches The bobbin thread should not snow on the top of the fabric. Adjust the top tension if necessary to achieve the stitch balance mentioned above UNBALANCED BALANCED TOP VIEW 1'3
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STITCH WIDTH CONTROL This control regulates the width of the stitch you select. THE HIGHER THE NUMBER*THE WIDER THE STITCH. You may vary your zigzag stitch width by adjusting this control to the setting you desire. This control must be on Red Dot in order to do straight stitching. Turn only the outer rim of this control to set the stitch width. The center of the control dials the special stitches the machine is capable of sewing. STITCH LENGTH CONTROL The stitch length control regulates the leng
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REVERSE STITCH CONTROL': It is best to begin and end seams with a few stitches taken in reverse, This is called back tacking. Back tacking fastens the ends of the seams firmly and preventsrave!ing. _ : • _ :_: When reverse stitching is needed, turn the control clockwise and: hold_ there dur!ng sewing, The fabric w!ll..imme- diately sta[t feeding backwards and seam will be fastened ..... SPECIAL STITCH MODIFIER This control gives you the means of varying the stitches on the Special Stitch Dial, W
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SPECIAL STITCH DIAL There are certain types of utility stitches you will use often in your home sewing. This control enables you to just dial the stitch you need for the task at hand. All stitches printed in red on the dial must be sewn with the Special Stitch Modifier set at the Red Dot. To make the stitches printed in white on this dial, the Special Stitch Modifier must be set at the White Dot. THE RED DOT SETTING The setting illustrated above is the one used for most of your stitching. At thi
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BLIND STITCH AND OVERCAST STRETCH STITCH "V"V" _ Blind hems are made by using the setting shown above with the Stitch Modifier set on the Red Dot. When the Modifier is set on the White Dot, overcast stretch stitching is made. SPECIAL MENDING STITCH AND SMOCKING STRETCH '"'_ '_tVY_ 00_ You will find that much of your sewing is in the mending category. For this reason you have been provided with a stitch for the repair of tears. It is accomplished with the above illustrated setting and the Modifie
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OTHER ADJUSTMENTS OF MACHINE IN SEWING In addition to the obvious controls of your machine, there are other small regulators and controls to aid you in using your sewing machine. PRESSURE REGULATOR Push down the outer ring of the pressure regulator. This will release the pressure on the presser foot. (See above). To-increase the pressure, push down inner pin until a suitable pressure is obtained. Insufficient pressure may cause poor feeding of the fabric, skipped stitches, or difficulty in guidi
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FEED DOG CONTROL There are a few times when you want to control the feeding of the fabric yourself. Remove the base cover from the base. Pull down the feed dog control or turn to the left as shown in Fig. 1. The feed dogs will drop. You may then determine the movement of the fabric yourself. For most of your stitching, the feed dog control should be in the up position. Whenever you raise or lower the feed dogs, be sure to have the presser foot in the up position. SEWING LIGHT The light and power
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NEEDLE PLATE INSERTS (Free-arm type) You are provided with two needle plate inserts: A. Needle plate with wide oval hole for all zigzag stitching. B. Needle plate with round hole for regular straight stitching and straight stretch stitch sewing. CHANGING NEEDLE PLATE INSERTS 1. Raise needle to its highest position and raise presser foot. 2. Swing shuttle cover open. 3. Push a spring under the plate as shown to release the needle plate insert. 4. Remove needle plate insert by placing thumb under
