Kenmore 17651, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...MANUAL MODEL 1 1 7831 178140 1 7842 17843 i7891 17892 DP69537 ...

Page 2: ...Stratgh t stitching 21 24 Thiee needle _tions Starting to sew and back tacking Turning a _usm corner Rsmovinglabric Top stitching Darning Temporary sewingby machine Zipper application cording Zigzag lititahing 25 28 Ove_ng Satin stitching Bar tackin_i AppUqustr_ Embroidery Monogramming Button _ng Adjusting iitltcl_length Stmtght stretch stitch Rick_ rit_ stretch stitch Smocking s_toh stitch Elasti...

Page 3: ...ART Thud cutter T_ _ temion c_trol Bobbin winder tenon disc lever channel Facecover Thread A_ box extension table Preset foot thumb screw lever Thread cutter foot Needle plate Bobbin cover plate Needle screw Thread guide Needle Bobbin window 2 ...

Page 4: ...ector Reversestitch lever Stitch length control S_ ra_ _tch Power llght switch Stitch length indicator RKr threed guide Hand wheel push pull clutch Swing sway _ _n Nomenclature plate Fool control plug receptacle Foot control Foldaway carryinghandle Rear thread guide P_r foot lever Buttonhole attachment Owner s marlua 3 ...

Page 5: ... Then oon_t cord into any i10 120 volt A C wall outlet Power light switch S_ran_ switch POWER LIGHT SWITCH Your machine will not operate un_ the power light switch is turned on Turning on the _r sute_tically illuminates the stitching sru if you re interrupted or stop sewing and leave the machine turn off the power light switch SPEED RANGE SWITCH Your machine has two ranges of speed a low range for...

Page 6: ...ts into free arm machine for sewing children s clothes cuffs trouser legs armholes and other awkward places 1 To remove the accessory box grip It firmly between fingers end thumb at the left end and lift it To replace slide the accessory box back Into place until it clicks 2 With the accessory box removed the machine is ready for freeerm sewing ACCE_ORY BOX Open accessory box by lifting the tid up...

Page 7: ...ONE PIECE FEET No 45W6 No 46727 INo 46729 No 43820 No 6784 Presser foot thumb screw No 135 largeS_ ptn No _Pl_ No __ c ver plate Butt_e guide Buttonhole _es Butl_ tO 1 _ iNo _ covw_ INO _ 2 No _1 No 607 _3 small No _ 3 No _ Buttonhole Buttonhole Screw drivers Lint brush B_n winder Light bulb foot opener large No _1i No _ rubber ring No 6797 No 67979 iNo 41040 No _ roll tNo _12 No 1_ 6 ...

Page 8: ... INo _1 Size 11 0_ INo _1 Size 14 Red iNo 6662 SLm 1_ N_ 6553 S_ l_O_ INo _ Needle threader iNo 43780 10 plastic bobbins No _ OII O er Com_nm _cc Oil No 6890 10 _s Ball point color coded No 6747 Sire 9 S_tB_ x 4 IX i Size 11 S_ O_ x 4 _ Size 14 StlvertRed x 2 pcs 2 pcs Double _ No _49 5 r_ Q N_ Blue No 6746 Ac_ set No _ e_r_ your_ct_ne _o um _ _mpte _lng to deatilecl gathor _ quitting _ntng and mo...

Page 9: ...H AND _ _ STITCH LENGTH COLOR k Tnl_ i iiiii iiiiiii ii m i w _ 11 ORA_ SJkA Winch ii i lllhl iiii 111 iiiiiii nil iI lnlunO Pique Silrl_kM Satin Knlts Vinyl SUltlngs Linen Wool Crepe Lelnher MED4UMWIWII ilT C _o _ r r r Illlr 1 III I J III III mJi r lit r ll YiYrlr i i Ii i 11 T III X AV V MUOm _ Uphomeff Co on DiJck Heavy Twills Ciirwls I 7 rl I I i i4 1_D pet inch SilkA _ il ii_i or t to 10 ist...

Page 10: ...ruNr foot lever _ a two _itlon lift In order to place haaw fabric under the presser foot or to cha_ the _ foot raise _ _ foot lever to its maximum upward _tl_ as shown EPARATION R DiNG Swing away spool pin fully to the back of machine Place spool of thread on the e_ pin and cover with cap for smith supply of thread _ Extra spool pin is provided on top of machine This is used only when winding bobb...

Page 11: ...obbirl winder shaft 3 Push bobbin winder latch against bobbin until it lk_kl Then pull Hand Wheel away from machine to disengage clutch 10 _ _ _I _ outto il see diagram below Start machine by pressing down on foot control 4 When bobbin is fuN winding stops automatically Push in Hand Wheel Remove bobbin from shaft and trim thread end Treat hand wheel as a clutch It controls the needle drive mechani...

Page 12: ...e bobbin cover plats allowing thread to emerge through slot in needle plate 1 Raise needle to its highut position by rotating hand wheel toward you 2 Rmove bobbin cover plate by lifting up the front 3 I_rt bobbin into bobbin case making sure bobbin rotates counter clockwise 4 Pull thread through slot A and then to the left il ...

Page 13: ...ad take up lever IE by guiding thread through the slot and lead thread down through channel D again Pass thread through lower thread guide F and needle bar thread guide G and thread n_le from front to back Fig 2 and 3 12 THMADING DOUBLE NEEDLE Place second spool of thread on _ond spool pin end thread machine as you would for a single needle except double thread _idee are provided at F and G in Fig...

Page 14: ...oot leaving 3 to 4 inches of thread clear Fig 3 FIg 2 If you can no1 pick up bottom thread by following chore steps then check 1 is needle threaded 2 Is thread tangled around needle 3 Is bobbin case threaded correctly with thread going through slots A and Ber shown on page 11 Fig 4 end 5 4 Is there 4 inches of thread coming from bobbin case and through slot of needle plate as shown on _ge 11 Fig 6...

Page 15: ...r 2 Insert _red foot from the left Lower the presser foot lever and tighten the screw using the large screw ddver to make certain the foot is secure For m_lnas with prestJey foot lock Fig 4 To change presser feet simply drop Pr_r Foot L_k and slip foot away from the Presser Bar Raise Pr_r Foot L_r _ond the normal up position and place _ foot on presser bar To lock foot securely raise presser foot ...

Page 16: ...THE STITCH The nu_ on stitch lert_ contro IndP ates the _xirnate nu_ of stitc_ Per inch The Itit_h _ you ues win be de_Ined by the thickness of the fabrl you am _ A _ _h es_ _ld be ulmd for thicket fe_ or _ layem of fabric The middle range of the control is the i2 stitch per inch range which is the most commonly u_ Recom_ed seffing ranges are color coded In four colors to stitch patterns on the se...

Page 17: ...these positions are given on page 2 1 and 36 _Available at most Sears retail stores and catalog R ERSE L ER It is best to begin and finish seams with stitches taken tn reve_ about _ Inch This is called BACK TACKING Back tacki_ fastens the ends of the seams firmly and prevents raveling When reverse stitching is needed push down the lever end hold there dud_ ironing The fabric will im_iately start f...

Page 18: ...UIDE8 Seam guides ate engraved in needle plate at both s_ of feed dog holes to help you line up the febHo and keep it atrsighL The standard seam width is 5 8 So these li_ are emphasized easy to follow Each dimension on _le plate indicates seam width from needle al Center position If using either Right or Left _le position add or subtract 1 8 to the marking Alsothe crosslinesere cornering guides to...

Page 19: ...e chem_e there Is of puckering If this occurs decrease the top tar don ilightly and or reduce the zl_ag width BOBBIN THREAD TENSION The bobbin thread tension has been correctly set at the factory so you do not need to adjust it h r _ i r i i i i MORE _lS8 ON _R_D _NSlON BALANCE A perfect stitch is obtained when the tension is well balanced but the tension balance may vary according to the type end...

Page 20: ...on the 6 machine see that the ends of the threads havebeen drawn about 3 4 inches to the rear of the machine Hold on to threads dudng the sewing of the first 3 or 4 stitches of the seam t Fasten each seam by back tacking tit the beginning arid end of the seam 3 Test the _hlne stitch on 8 scrap of fabric you plan to use The fsb_ _ld be double thtcknm Adjust t_ _hi_ for the length of stitch and tens...

Page 21: ...graphically shown in this section for your quick reference Simply following illustrated charts select and _ a variety of stitches shown below Blind slttr h Two point _1 stiWh Box stt_h StitGh Buttonl_e 2O Db_ Stitchpaekap is differentdepe_i_ u_ the model ...

Page 22: ...TARTING TO SEW AND BACK TACKING Make z_m both threads am drawn back under the presser foot Lower needle into fabric about P_ ir_h from beginning of seam Depress the reverse stitch lever and stitch in reverse until needle reaches the point where yOU should start forward stitches Release the revenm stitch lever ond complete seam When you reach the end depress the reverse stitch lever and sew beck ba...

Page 23: ...rection Fig 21 Fig 2 REMOVING FABRIC Firstturn the handwhecl toward you until the needleis at its highest_ition then raiu the p_r foot draw fabrt to the mar and bring it around to the left aide of needle bar and cut the threadswith the thread cutter located on the presserbar as shown TOP STITCHING This is a seam you may want to show off I it s on the front aide of the garment _ at the top of a kic...

Page 24: ...y slmply use _t ettt_ with longest available I_ setting Set top thread tensionat 1 to 2 to facilitate pullingoutbobbin thread PIN BASTING You can _ over pins easily if done _ _use your p_ feet are hinged Pins must be i_ at fight angles to seam Itne Tip of pin should just touch seam Xne Sew over tip of pins Pins must not come in _tact with feed d_ _ pin on the _ side of the fabflc Sew slowly if in ...

Page 25: ... foot To sew d_ the left side attach dght side of foot to foot ho4der CORDING To make cording for slipcovers etc 0 cove_ e cord with a strip of Uue bias Attach right side of zipper foot to foot so that needle passes through the _ on the right side of the foot ONE PIECE ZIPPER FOOT The foot is adjustable for use on the right or left side of needle when sewing regular type of zipper Adjust the foot ...

Page 26: ...ches have a trials to side width as well as a stitch length You ll find recipes for many ztg_ operations on followi_ paw You can create on exciting variety of zigzag stit_ by adjusting stitch width end length controls see chart below Extra wide zigzag for heavy fabrics cr th_ that fray v set width at 4 z_ for double layers like hemm i_l mt at 3 z_g for most construction seems_ set at 2 Namn_ zigza...

Page 27: ...on of the top thread _dightiy The wider tim stitch you make the toosw the tension should be If yOU are stitchir_g on a very wft fabric use e backing of _ paper or interfacing for a well formed stiteh Puckering of the matmisl will be elkntrmted and the bobbin thread will not be visible on the dght side of the fa_ic As with eli special stitches it is best to make a sample design on your fabric befor...

Page 28: ...ng or paper end draw on the design with tailor s chalk Turn stitch width control from 1 to4 to 1 tofo_ each petal and leaf Join the flowers and leaves with straight stretch stitch If using paper carefully re_ it when you have finished sewing MONOGRAMMING Settings same as Satin Stitching To sew initials first back the fnbdc with interfacing or paper Draw the initials on to the fabric with tailor s ...

Page 29: ...ntil needle _proachu just above button 4 A_u_Jt stitch width _ontrol so _le will enter one hole of t_ button 5 Turn hand wheel apln by ha_ so enters _d hole Resdjust stit h width If r_lmary Stitch e number of tl_ 6 Finish sewing with an extra two inches of thread remaining Draw thm threads to reverse side of _rment and tie When sewing a flat button place _le or pm between holes of button as shown ...

Page 30: ...s two types of bli_titches built in blind hemming Is easier than you d exit It s just O matter of folding give it avyi PROCEDURE Stitch Length 12 8 Stil_h Width 1 4 Finish raw edge of fabric approp_lateh You may want to use seam tape on woven fabrics With knits use a lace seam tapo or just use decorative stretch stltch_ Regular blind stitch for normal flbri_ Elasticblindstitch for soft stretchable...

Page 31: ..._ of hem edge extending Place _rment under p_r foot tn mucha manner that straight stitchu wilt be a_ on extended edge The zlgz_ stitch should just catch the fold of the garment Now the right side of your garment will show only the blind stitches i Be sure to press both sides of the finished hem I 3O ...

Page 32: ...of the reef When mendinga th_cornered tear stitch _ each end to the center it is wellto _se a p_ offabricu_ the tNr for reinfor_t OVERCASTING WITH MENDING STITCH Sdtch Length 12 8 Stitch W Ktth 3 4 Three step zlg zag is e strong stitch because as its na_ implies it takes three stitches where nom_al zlg zag takes one For this r_ it is _hly recommended for _castin_ e finishi_ a raw edge on all ty_ o...

Page 33: ...nish for li_ and nightgowns To achieve t_ mui_ _ affect a ow _ to clear just the rlgh edge of the fabric when it z_z_ Regular shetl stitch Regular shell stitch pr_uces a tiny shel hem on iingeim and other fins garments Two point shell stitch _ if bigger size of shell pattern is desired use two point shell stitch 32 ...

Page 34: ... ediles of two pieces of fabric 1 4 and pin or tack Place the fabdc right side up with the middle of the overlap under the center of the pr_ foot so that the stitch sews just over the top end bottom raw edges DECORATIVE EDGING Turn the rain _ under 1 4 and press Place the fabric right _e up with the middle of the turnover under the center of the presser foot so that the stitch _ on to the fold and...

Page 35: ...s of bloum end d_ To attach two separate IdeCes of fab_ together leave a little apace between To prepare the fabric fold under the seam allowances on the cut edges and press Bests folded edgesto tissuepaper with about 118 spacebetween Stitch over the 1 8 allowance just catching the fabric fold on both sides with needle Remove basti_ and paper prm 34 ...

Page 36: ...e stretch stitches cl_r together without changing the balance of stitches by turning stitch length control wtthin yellow zone RECOMMENDATION 1 It is recommended to use the Q set for sewing knit end woven synthatlc fabrics to prevent irregular stitches or skipped stitches 2 1 is nece _o aryto use an interfacing or backing when sewing very soft and thin knits or woven synthetic fabrlcs to have bette...

Page 37: ...or _ urve rams regardleu of the type of fabriC An_ seam that wig receive a great deal of strait when worn should be sewn with the stretct stitch Use in children s sham end slacks a_ well as adult lports clothu QI i il tl I i _ ir I HII RICK RACK STRETCH STITCH Stitch Selector Stitch _th Yellow Zone Stitch Width 1 4 Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that yoz might use a zig zig stitch This ttitch ...

Page 38: ...titch between the r_ of gathering When ompiste remove the gatheringstitches Note When smocking a garment the stitch ing should be doM _ the pleoe is sewn into the gaunt ELASTIC STR_CH STITCH Stitch Selector I_ Stitch Length Yellow Zone Stitch Width 2 4 Use this VWlallill stitch to insert elastic in garments Simply stitch elastic into _ making sure it ts evenly _ To do this mark the correct length ...

Page 39: ...h Length Yellow Zone StttchWldthh 2 4 Great in _klng elastic swtmwear u welt as for overcasting a neat edge on turns It s equally useful with woven end knitted fabdca Tension may need to be tighte_ to echJeve desired look PATCHING STRETCH STITCH Stitch Selector Stitch Length Yellow Zone Stitch Width _ If the Idd keep busting out elbows or knees if someone burns a hole in expensive knits thb recipe...

Page 40: ...Yellow Zone Stitch Width 4 durability 0 ir el o ELASTIC EDGE STR_CH STITCH Stitch Selector _ Stitch Length Yellow Zone StltchWidth 4 Use this stitch in preforence to overcast Watch for _r_ting ltmtch or knit febd where strength and flexibility are required e y _t ...

Page 41: ... your machine dean speolally tn feed dog Ind bobbin can area i 11 r iiI L 111111 I SUITABLE FORSTI_Ts _FAINt8 STRAIGHT STRETCH rl iinl iii Useon stretchandknitf_ d_ nd to ropJr ready made gaits at m points Ba_ iti_h for ell gnmnent earn mquldng dvo 11 e armholes rotchm _ 1 Uu robe to NW canter m of mm e nedk tin randamrnz cut on the Idal A _ multi purpme etretch stitch with lame umKle N ttitch _ f...

Page 42: ...NYLON TRICOT Ovedo_ retch EIMttc emltoh for iewino Blind Thn_mp JOzeO ii ill i rn r lrll ill i 111 i 11 irl i _RRY CLOTH OR REGULARCORDUROY _ree_eW zigzag r rl ilrlrl Iirrl 11 irllrlH ll _1 i rill TII Ilrrlil _RRY CLOTH STR_ LEATHER F i iii J i ii ii i SmETCH KNITS FOR SWIMWEAR AND SKI _n OR OiRD_S Th_dg_O Overcastmnt_h S_ 1 lng _tch Straight or simple_g atmtch EiNt_ _ seretch Eleet_ sb otch Three...

Page 43: ...clusive It repeats identical butt_ quickly and easily with no to touch control You will find following parts in your acc_ box 1 BuUonhole guide plate 2 Three templates which _ you a choice of butt_hole styles end lengths 3 Cover r4ats with pinion gear 4 Butlonhole foot TIPS ON BUTTONHOLING Always make a practice buttonhole on a scrap of fabric you plan to use Try the buttonhole with the button you...

Page 44: ...e buttonholes is facilitated with the aid of the graduations on both iddes of the buttonhole guide foot T_ graduations are 1 8 left eide or 2 5 mm dght side apart Graduations act as reference mark footl PROCEDURE i Switch the control to left If it is elready at left ut it at right sew severel stitches and switch to left again before you etart to m buttonh_ Step on foot control to form first bartac...

Page 45: ... space in the center within blue buttonhole zone on the stitch width control as shown depending upon your fabric and buttonhole length CORDED BUTTONHOLES H_ filler cord crotchet thread or button hole twist to the tpur A pull both ends of cord forward under foot end tie to the spur El Sew buttonhole In such e wW thal zt_o stitches cover the cord Fig 11 When stitching is completed release cord from ...

Page 46: ...alw prouer foot Re_e ec_ box end bobbin oover plate Insert buttonhole cover plate at 411 _ e_ end snap it down Into place pmsino _tzSak_st the _ plate 2_ Select correct template for type button hole you went insert template into slot of guide plate Tum tempkbte advance knob until desired size appears in window the top side of guide plate plate I Window Template knob FIg 2 45 ...

Page 47: ...ad through guide pla e by turning hand wheel Piece feb_ between presser foot and guide plate Align marked buttonhole with entw marking 0n foot Line up edge of fabric with greduatlone on both eddm of the guide plate If you wish elt buttonho4es to be 1 2 from edge of fabric for example line up fabdc with 1 2 markings each time you start e buttonhole Now you are ready to sew the buttonhole you ulecte...

Page 48: ...ill want to experiment with your gait considering fabric and pta_t of buttOn Here are some _ic applications Built in button s _ri_ previously are ideal for one or two buttons uixKI on waistbandor cuff or for _lt slots _t buttonholes are m_t popular for ever_y _ng for _ of buttor_ on dreu bloum vest _mt ot coat Kqp hoio _ ere I variation of the above with mnenla_ _ing at one _d to allow _ r_ for bu...

Page 49: ...n with ea other TIPS ON DESIGN STITCHING 1 Always make 8 practice design on a scrt of the fabric you plan to use 2 8tart with e full bobbin and plenty thread on the spool to avoid running o of thread tn the middle of your design 3 Reduce the top thread tension slightly 4 On a very soft fabric you may want to u a tissue paper backing or organdy th can be cut away 5 Decoretive designs are very ettra...

Page 50: ...dng the k_dlop pattern Simply sew along the raw _eof t_ _bri and trim close to the outside of the Stitching Thispattern is al_ atUactive when decorating acollar or down the front of e blouse around a cuff or finish on the edge of n cockmll apron Scall_ edge finish DIAMOND PA_ERN This is n series of diam_ pettema end is used to add professional touch to your sewing such as blouses and d_ Scallop pa...

Page 51: ...suitable for decorative edge and border Dominoonbin tai_ PYRAMID PA_ERN This la an attractive embroidery tltoh to be used alone ot to sew on bias tape or ribbon trims qyw vlpr lv VW n_ DOUBLE NEEDLE DESIGNS Vary attreotlve designs can be produced usingadouble needle Use different colored threadsIn each needle or tones of the Hme color to make yet further designs Available at most Sears retell stor...

Page 52: ...teps 2 Turn hand wheel toward you until needle is above feed dogs Remove bobbin case by lifting it out from front 3 Clean the shuttle with the brush end put e drop of oil to the points Indicated by arrows Don t over oil Reminder don t use household oll Kenmora sewing machine oli NOTE Kenmore Oil Oiler No 6890 is avail able at most Seers retail stores and catalog REPLACING BOBBIN CAEE _d 1 Jd 10 Ma...

Page 53: ...TE Remove top ove r plafe by Iooleelng two _ screws A end B II ShOwn at left T_ place one or two drops of Kenmore sewtng re chine oil at each point_ OILING UNDERilDE Tilt back machine end remove two bottom over1 by loosening five Icmwe A_ B C D and E 52 ...

Page 54: ...tion HANGING LIGHT BUL B I The eewlng light II located Ineide thin faae 0verplate as shown To replace the bulb puth switch to off unplug machine and iwtng the face cover plate open Push up on the bulb slightly and turn bulb to the left Withdraw bulb from socket Push in new bulband turn tq the right 53 ...

Page 55: ... sac burpswith extra fine Emery cloth Needle breaks 1 Fabric Is being pu led or pushed egl machine feeding action Guido It gently 2 Needle size Is not correct for thread fabric See page 8 3 Needle Is not nil the way up into nt clamp See page 9 4 Premr foot holder is not fastened eecul See page 14 Bun hing of thread 1 TOp end bobbin threads are not drawn t u_der premr foot before starting N Draw bo...

Page 56: ...a him iharp id_ Replace needle There ere nicks or burrs tt needleplete opening Replace needlaplate or amooth burrswith eMtrafine Emery cloth bbin thread trellis Bobbin _se kl not threaded correctly See page 1 Lint accumulates In bobbin case or lhuttle See page 61 hln does rm fined fabric Presser foot preHure la too light See page 17 Thread Is kn_ltd under fabric Feedcover plata Is attached on rleo...

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Page 59: ...e model number of your Bewlng Machine wlll be shown on your nomenoleture plata on the back of your Sewlng Mechlne See page 3 for location WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MODEL NUMBER NAME OF ITEM PART DESCRIPTION If the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be electronically tranemltted to a Sears Repair Parte Distribution Center for handling BEARS...