Keep IMPORTANT SAFETY ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth. INSTRUCTIONS 5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening. 6. Do not use outdoors. Read all instruct=on before using this sewing machine, Your sewing machine is designed and constructed only for HOUSEHOLD use. 7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered. 8. To disconnect, turn all controls to t

Specific mstructions are given on threading, tension adiustments, cleaning, oiling, etc. This wiff hetp you obtain the best sewing results and avoid unnecessary servtce expense for conditions beyond our control. AdvEce on the operation and care of your machine _salways 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. Kenmore Sewing Machine Record i

Couvrez la surface a respirer en ddpla_ant le de celle de l'aiguille. Les griffes d' entra_nement denteurent vtsibles tambour lentement d' avant en artiste. clans les fentes de ta platine de reprisage_ 6. Tournez ie tambour d" 1/4 de tour et refattes une Servez-vous de la platme a repriser pour: s_rte de Points sur les prenners. Repriser (voir page 45 ), REMARQUE: Si le tissu est fin ou tr_s usg, Coudre les boutons (vow page 51 ). mettez un nloreeau de tissu dessous pour renforeer l"endroit endo

Here's How There are many ways to sewa ztgzag stitch. Consult the specific variations for detailed directions. Satin Stitch page 36, Applique Work page 37, Bar Tacking page 37, Monogramming page 38, Embroidery page 38, Button Sewing page 39, Overcasting page 40. .:. Satin Stitch Set the Machine Zigzeg width Stitch width Slllch length : e € 2 _controf2tO_l 2 3 4-s Top thread teRston (_3 contro_ 3 to 8 Stitch tenglh t control 0.5 to 1 Close to 0 Stretch Stitch F: Satin stitch foot Pressuredial: 1

foot GF ressure To raise the feed dogs, push (_) For dropping the feed dogs, the lever in the direction of push the lever in the direction dial: 0 Drop feed lever the arrow as illustrated. of the arrow as illustrated. Then turn the handwheel. * Feed dogs must always be up for normal sewing. 1 Drop the feed dogs. 2. Stretch the fabric with the hole in the center between embroidery hoops, as shown. 3. Lower the presser bar and sew a_ a siow speed. 4. Move the fabric bzick and forth slowly until yo

a. b. Carefulfy mark the buttonhole length on your garment, Change to the buttonhole guide 2. a. Move the slider so that the top slider meets the (A) toward you marl{ {C) on the start mark (B), 3. a. b, Set the stitch selector at tiE] , Sew forward until you reach the front marking of your button- foot. b. Line up the markings on the hole. c, insert the garment under the foot with the top mark on your c. Stop sewing at the left stitch, ._%ttonhole guide foot foot with the buttonhole mark-garment

Turn the fabric a half turn and sew another Use the darning plate in the following layer of stitching over the first layer. ways: Darning (P. 22) NOTE: If your fabric is thin or badly Button Sewing (P. 26) damaged, use a separate piece of fabric under the hole to reinforce it. 7. When you finish darning, remove the darning 22 plate. SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches Basic Zigzag Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 2 to 5 control red Zigzag

Wind thread until winder stops. Push bobbin winding spindle to the left and clip thread. Remove bobbin. Turn clutch knob away from you while holding hand wheel for normal sewing operation. position Case should lock into place release when latch is released. SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Top Thread • Thread the Needle 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

Stop sewing at the right stitch• 6. a. b. c. Set the stitch selector at r_ m m Sew4 to 6 stitches. Stop sewing at the left stitch• 7. Remove the fabric and open with the buttonhole cut the hole opener• NOTE: When sewing at the edge of fabric, set sliding buttonhole foot as illustrated and sew in reverse( bl-->r_-_l_,_ ). _ m m UI I,_d u 6_d SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do When PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Incorrect size needle, Choose correct size needle for thread and fabr

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. 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 c