Kenmore KENMORE 11682, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...pense for conditions beyond our control Advice on the operation and care of your machine is always 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 in space provided below the model number and serial number of this appliance...

Page 3: ...d or dropped into water Return the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment 15 4 Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth 5 Never drop or insert any object into any opening 6 Do not use...

Page 4: ...ill does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not modify the plug in any way Foot Controller Model YC 482P for use with Sewing Machine Models 385 1148x x x 385 1158 x x x 385 1168x x x 385 1258x x x 385 1268x x x 385 12612x x x 385 1278x x x 385 11607x x x 385 12710x x x 385 12714x x x 385 12712x x x 385 17622x x x 385 11608x x x 385 12814x x x and 385 12014x x x...

Page 5: ...Sew 16 SECTION 3 LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches 17_18 Straight Stitch 17 Use the Seam Guides 17 Turna Square Corner 17 Use the Darning Plate 18 Topstitching 18 Left Needle Position 18 Darning 19 Straight Stretch 19 Zigzag Stitches 20_26 Basic Zigzag 20 Satin Stitch 21 Applique 22 Bar Tacking 22 Sew a Button 23 Overcasting Stitch 24 Rick Rack Stretch 24 Overcast Stretch Stitching Models 12781...

Page 6: ...option buy a Carrying Case then your Kenmore goes anywhere can be stored any where Locate and Identify the Parts Take up Lever Bobbin Winding Tension Disc _read T_er_orr _m_ Face Cover Plate Thread Cutter Needle Plate Upper Thread Guide Shuttle Cover Extension Table Accessory storage box Thread Spool Pin Bobbin Winding Spindle Stitch Length Control Reverse Stitch Control Stitch Selector ...

Page 7: ...resser Foot Needle Clamp Screw Carrying Handle Presser Foot Lever Free Arm Nomenclature Plate SECTION 1 KNOW YOUR MACHINE Identify the Accessories Bobbin Lint brush Needle set nhole opener _Large screw driver Darning plate Straight stitch foot Satin stitch foot Sliding buttonhole foot Zipper foot ...

Page 8: ...e outlet light 4 Push the light and power switch to turn on the power and sewing light SAFETY FEATURE Your machine will not operate unless the light power switch is turned on If you are interrupted or stop sewing turn off the light power switch to prevent injury to children Foot Control Use Foot control The foot control regulates the speed at which you sew To increase speed gently press down with ...

Page 9: ... the spool pin Push down for storage Normal up position positior High position P position Presser foot lever J The Presser Foot Lever raises and lowers your You don t need a pair of scissors to cut the presser foot thread after you finish sewing Just use the You can raise it about 1 4 higher than the normal handy thread cutter up position for easy removal of the presser foot or Pull the threads to...

Page 10: ... for the stitch you wish to sew To change the various presser feet raise the presser bar to its highest position by lifting the presserfoot lever Loosen the presser foot thumb screw choose the proper foot insert from the bottom Tighten the screw using the large screw driver to make certain the foot is secure Choose Your Needle and Thread To Change Your Needle _ _ Needle clamp screw I 7 _ J J side ...

Page 11: ...tweight Batiste Dimity Chiffon Silks Fine Lace Organza Crepe Taffeta Voile Organdy Medium Weight Cotton Cotton Blends Percale Gingham Shantung Pique Seersucker Satin Knits Vinyl Suitings Linen Wool Crepe Leather Medium Heavy Weight Corduroy Denim Wool Sailcloth Wool Flannel Gabardine Velvets Leather Heavy Weight Coatings Upholstery Cotton Duck Heavy Twills Canvas on a ttyp_of fabric Stretch Fabric...

Page 12: ... the left Open the shuttle cover by pulling down the embossed part on the left side of the cover Raise needle to its hi_ghest position by rotating hand wheel toward you To remove bobbin case from shut tle pul open latch of bobbin case Pull bobbin case straight out of shuttle J clutch knob inside the hand wheel toward you to stop the needle from moving while you winding the bobbin ...

Page 13: ...nip off end of thread 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 Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case Place bobbin in bobbin case Pull thread through slot of case making sure thread feeds clock asshown wise and is coming from bobbin asshown Pull thread und...

Page 14: ...se presser foot ever Place spool on spool pin as shown with thread coming from the back of the spool 1 Draw thread into thread guide using both hands 2 While holding thread near spool draw thread down into the tension area and then around the check spring holder 3 Firmly draw thread up and through take up lever from right to left 4 Draw thread down and slip it into needle bar thread guide 5 Thread...

Page 15: ...thread 3 F Pull both threads under and to the back of the presser foot leaving 4 to 6 inchesof thread clear If you cannot pick up bobbin thread by following stepsgiven above then check 1 Is needle threaded from front to back 3 Are 3 t 0 _ lTn _nes of thread com ng from the shuttle 4 Is thread from shuttle tangled 5 Is bobbin properly installed in the bobbin case 6 Is the machine threaded according...

Page 16: ...e higher the number the tighter the top thread Choose the Correct Tension The best tension will depend on the stiffness and thickness of the fabric the number of fabric layers the type of stitch The top thread is too loose of fabric The top thread appears on the underside of the fabric I Tension is too loose The top thread shows through the bottom of the fabric The bottom side of the stitch will f...

Page 17: ...t Right Top side of Fabric Top side of Fabric Top side of Fabric Bottom side of Fabric Bottom side of Fabric Bottom side of Fabric Too Tight Too Loose Just Right Corner of each The top thread Minimize the amount zigzag will pull will loop through of top thread visible on together on the bottom side of the bottom side of top side of fabrics fabric and will be fabric without causing polled almost ex...

Page 18: ...tretch Stitches are yellow Buttonhole Settings are blue NOTE To avoid needle or fabric damage be sure your needle is up and out of fabric when adjusting this control Model 12681 Model 12581 Model 11682 Setting mark Stitch Length I Stitch Length Control 0 2 4 I I I I I ting mark The stitch length control regulates the length of stitch and also has a stretch stitches setting The higher the number th...

Page 19: ...hould be in the detent position between S and L position for most materials Depending upon the type of fabric used you may need to adjust this control to match forward stitches of stretch sewing with reversemotion stitches toward S _ _ T_ turn _oward_ tr L V S Smock ing stretch Rickrack stretch SECTION 2 PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Reverse Stitch Control To reverse stitch hold down this contro...

Page 20: ...hine Hold on to threads during the sewing of the first 3 or 4 stitches of the seam 3 Test the machine stitch on a scrap of fabric you plan to use The fabric should be double thickness Adjust the machine for the length of stitch and tension suitable to your fRhrir_ 4 Fabric should be placed under the presser foot with the bulk of the material to the left of the needle and the right edge of the mate...

Page 21: ...to pull it tight 7 8 9 At the end of the seam you may want to reverse to lock the stitch Raise the presserfoot and remove the fabric Cut the threads SECTION 3 LEARN THE STITCHES Use the Seam Guides Cornering Guide The seam guides on the needle plate are there to help you measure seam width_ The lines are I 8 apart with the 5 8 and 7 8 lines marked Turn a Square Corner To turn a square corner 5 8 f...

Page 22: ...s Darning P 1__9 Button Sewing P 23 Topstitching Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 2 to 6 control orange zone Straight foot Zigzag foot or The Stitch and Its Uses Topstitching emphasizes the lines of your garment and keeps seams and edges flat and crisp Accent suits or blouses with one or two rows of topstitching around the outer edges of cuffs lapels ...

Page 23: ...itch especially develop speed ed for knits and stretch fabrics 5 Move the fabric back and forth slowly until This stitch can also be used for you have covered the darning area topstitching on all fabrics 6 Turn the fabric half turn and sew another layer of stitching over the first layer NOTE If your fabric is thin or badly damaged use a separate piece of fabric under the hole to reinforce it 7 Whe...

Page 24: ...ne It can be a utility stitch for sewing buttons buttonholes hem ming overcasting mending and darn ing It can also be used to decorate with trims appliques and cut out work or asa decorative stitch 2O Here s How There are many ways to sew a zigzag stitch Consult the specific variations for detailed directions Satin Stitch p 21 Applique Work p 22 Bar Tacking p 22 Button Sewing p 23 Overcasting p 24...

Page 25: ... The Satin stitch is a versatile and often used decorative stitch but it can also be used to overcasta raw edge for ex ample blankets linens tablecloths and napkins The Satin stitch isespecially attractive in applique Here s How Once your machine is set up to stitch you may want to experiment on a fragment of the fabric you are planning to use Too tight a satin stitch may pucker some light weight ...

Page 26: ...king sure the needle falls along the outer edge of the applique When sewing corners lower the needle down into the fabric Raise the presser foot and pivot the fabric to the right or left Bar Tacking Sat the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 control 0 5 to 1 Zigzag foot I s This stitch is similar to a very short satin stitch and is used to reinforce poin...

Page 27: ...oth holesof the button with the slot of the foot and place the left hole of the button just below the needle point 3 Lower the foot and turn the stitch selector to zigzag until the needle point comes just above the right hole of the button 4 Sew about five stitches and raise needle I To strengthen the shank cut the threads leaving a 20 cm 8 tail Bring the needle thread down through the hole in the...

Page 28: ... of any sewing project Helpful Hints Start overcasting about 1 8 inside the raw corner of your seam If you start right at the edge the fabric will bunch up and the stitches will become tangled Rick Rack Stretch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 control ye iow stretch stitch position Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses Sew on stretch fabrics in a...

Page 29: ... Zigzag foot I Models 12781 and 12681 Here s How Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the stitches are made over the edge Or place your fabric to allow a 5 8 seam then trim seam allowance after NOTE Whe_ _ _l ete_ knit This stitch can be used for sewing a seam with an overcastfinish The seam is formed and finished in one operation It can be used when you are making swimwear ski pants an...

Page 30: ... the basic zigzag stitch It has more strength elasticity and is flatter than a regular zigzag The three step zigzag stitch is especial ly useful for mending sewing patches smoothly and securely repairing straight tears finishing seams 26 Mending Position the tear under the needle so that the stitching will catch both sides Lace Work Models 12781 12681 and 12581 Set the Machine Stitch Stitch select...

Page 31: ... hem is wider and will give and is used for knit and stretch fabrics 1 Finish the raw edge of your hem any way you desired See Overcasting p 24 2 Measure turn up your hem and pin NOTE For light weight fabrics you may need a double fold 3 Fold the material wrong side out on the edge to be stitched asshown leaving 1 4 of the finished hem edge showing rrluannDr fr_ _ i_ _ tl 4 _ _ n__ rm_nt lmd_r_ nr...

Page 32: ...ic you plan to use to find the 28 more suitable stitch length 1 a Carefully mark the buttonhole length on your garment b Change to the sliding buttonhole foot c Insert the garment under the foot with the buttonhole mark ing running toward you Cb Fir e stitches for light fabrics Course stitches for heavy fabrics 2 a Move the slider A toward you so that the top mark C on the slider meets the start m...

Page 33: ...r at _ i b Sew until you reach the back marking of the buttonhole c Stop sewing at the right stitch 6 a _t the stitch selector ai_ m b Sew 4 to 6 stitches c Stop sewing at the left stitch 7 Remove the fabric and cut the hole open with the buttonhole opener sliding buttonhole foot as illustrated and sewin reverse ____r_ l l_ _r_ LJ _J ILJ _ 29 ...

Page 34: ...to 6 control 2 Zipper foot 1I8 Zipper teeth Zipper tape To Sew 1 Fold back the left seam allowance as shown 2 Turn under the right seam allow ance to form a 1 8 fold 3 Place the zipper teeth next to the 1 8 fold and pin in place To sew the left side of the zipper set the zipper foot on the left side of the needle 5 Lower the zipper foot on the right side at the bottom of the zipper so that the nee...

Page 35: ...ers etc Cover a cord with a strip of bias fabric and sew as shown NOTE Use Low Bar Sewing Machine ZIPPER FOOT 6757 for invisible zipper and cording which can be obtained at any Sears retail store the 11 TO sew the right side of the zip per set the zipper foot on the right side of the needle 12 Stitch across and below the bot tom of the zipper 13 Turn the corner and continue to guide the foot along...

Page 36: ... tighten the top thread tension slightly allow the needle to just clear the folded edge of the fabric when it zigzags 2 If you sew rows of shell stitches space the rows 1 2 apart You can sew Shell Stitch on knits or soft silky wovens in any direction Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control control 1 to 4 yellow stretch stitch position Zigzag foot With the st...

Page 37: ... thread tension Stitch length control 1 to 4 control 1 Zigzag foot Zigzag foot Use this stitch to join heavy weight interlining Overlap two raw edges together and use this stitch to join them Choose this stitch to attach elastic to garments 1 Mark the elastic into quarters and match these to the center front center back and side seams Place the middle of the elastic under the center of the presser...

Page 38: ...rrs completely Pulling fabric Incorrect size needle Incorrect setting of needle Loose presser foot Upper and lower threads not drawn back under presser foot before starting seam Incorrect thread tension s Using two different sizes or kinds of thread Bent or blunt needle Loose presser foot Fabric very sheer or very soft Do not pull fabric guide it gently Choose correct size needle for thread and fa...

Page 39: ...on_ Incorrect size needta _Sha_ eye in_ Nicks or burrs on shuttle Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate Improper bobbin case threading Lint in bobbin case or shuttle Darning plate in place Stitch Length set at O Thread knotted under fabric Start to stitch at a medium speed Rethread machine Loosen upper thread temion correct size needle for thread and fabric rnsert new need e_ Replace shuttle or p...

Page 40: ... your machine operates at its best you need to keep the essential parts clean at all times The feed dogs and shuttle race areas can attract dust and lint Your machine can become sluggish or knock loudly if a thread is caught Check and clean those areas about every three months under normal use If you sew frequently clean more often Clean the Feed Dogs Follow these directions Unplug the machine Rem...

Page 41: ...bobbin case CevGr i Shuttle Shuttle Race Oil here Shuttle Race Cover To Replace Shuttle Assembly 1 Position shuttle race as illustrated so that shuttle driver is forming half moon on the left side of the Z c ccc t _ _ C7C7 3 Clean the shuttle race with a lint to form a half moon on the rightside_ Pointed hook brush will be on the bottom 4 Put a drop ot oil on the center pin of 3 Place shuttle race...

Page 42: ...Remove excess oil otherwise it may stain fabric Kenmore sewing machine oil is available at your nearest Searsretail store NOTE Unplug the machine before oiling Remove needle and put needle bar in full down position Oil behind the Face Cover Plate and under the Arm Cover Plate Facecoverplate Open face cover plate and or remove arm cover plate by loosening up top screw to oil points in illustration ...

Page 43: ...6551 6552 6553 6554 6 652508002 7 648801108 8 650802003 Shuttle bbin case Bobbinbox wlthlO_ Bobbin winder rubber ring No 1 1Stretch fabric needles BLU No 11 Single needles ORG No 14 Single needles RED No 16 Single needles PUR No 18 Single needles GRN Needle clamp with screw Sliding buttonhole foot Straight stitch foot 9 735503007 Standard zigzag foot 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 _i _ _ _ 135 6864 67...

Page 44: ...dle 3 6 _ 7 39 Needle clamp screw 3 6 39 Needle plate 2 36 Needle thread and fabric chart 7 O Oiling 38 Overcasting stitch 24 Overcast stretch stitching 25 P Parts list 39 Performance problems chart 34_35 Pine leaf stretch stitching 25 Plug connector 3_4 Portable case 2 Power switch 4 Presser foot 3 Presser foot lever 3 5 R Replacing bobbin case 8_9 Reverse stitch control 2 15 Rick rack stretch 24...

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Page 47: ... workmanship which _1 appear in the electrical equipment of the sewing machine including electronic components motor wiring switch and speed control FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS AND MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS For 90 days from the date of purchase Sears will free of charge replace any parts and provide mechanical service e_n_ m_rhln nnrm2t m_i_ 11 ne_ _sa_ erprep_ _ of _he except fc __ CENTER DEPA...