Kenmore 1030- Manuals

THREADING THE BOBBliy CASE (D (D 1. To remove bobbin case from the shuttle, raise needle to its highest position. 2. Open bed plate cover, and remove accessory box. 3. Pull open latch of bobbin case. 4. Pull bobbin case straight out of shuttle. 5. Insert bobbin into bobbin case mak­ ing sure thread ...

TOP TENSION CONTROL Model 1050 Mode! 1020, 1030, 1040,1045 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 on the front of the co...

ADJUSTING TOP TENSIONS © A perfect straight stitch will have threads locked between the two layers of fabric with no loops on top or bottom. (2) Upper thread too tight Decrease Tension (3) Upper thread too loose Increase Tension 8

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 9. When adjust...

REVERSE STITCH COiyTROL 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 prevents raveling. When reverse stitching is needed, turn the control clockwise and hold there during sewing. The fabric ...

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. THE RED DOT SETTING The Red Dot setting illustrated is the one used for most of your stitching- either straight or s...

OTHER ADJUSTMENTS OF SEWING MACHINE 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 Model 1020,1030, 1040, 1045 Model 1050 Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Push down the outer ring of the pressure regulator. ...

IMW SEAM GUIDES Seam guides are printed on either side of the needle plate to aid you in guid­ ing your fabric. THE GUIDE LINE EXTENDING ABOVE THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NEEDLE PLATE IS THE "ALL IMPORTANT" 5/8” SEAM LINE. The cornering guides are convenient when turning a square corner 5/8” from ...

W|H* NEEDLES Use KENMORE needles. The size of the needle should conform with the size of the thread and both should be suitable to the fabric (See next page). Never use a bent needle or one with a blunt point. Fig. 1. shows you the exact length of your needle. Be sure you never use one in your machi...

PRESSER FEET You have been given a variety of presser feet: A. Zigzag Foot B. Straight Stitch Foot C. Satin Stitch Foot D. Zipper Foot E. Blindstitch Guide with shank To change snap-on feet raise the presser bar to its highest position by lifting the presser foot lever. Press the front of presser fo...

r BUTTONHOLE GUIDE FEET You have been provided with an assortment of guide feet to aid you in making buttonholes. By using these guides, you will accurately make identical bar tacked buttonholes every time. The feet as illustrated above just slip onto the regular zigzag foot. They are 3/8", 1/2&...

NEEDLE PLATE INSERTS You are provided with two needle plate inserts. The one with the wide oval hole is to be used for all zigzag stitching. The one with the round hole is for regular straight stitching or straight stretch stitch sewing. CHANGING NEEDLE PLATE INSERTS 1. Raise needle to its highest p...

■GARMENT CONSTRUCTION STITCHES^ STRAIGHT STITCHING Set your machine just as shown in the illustration in order to straight stitch. It is important each dial have the following settings. SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial - Red Dot Stitch Width Control - Red Dot Stitch Length Control - Any Number Straight ...

w FASTENING A SEAM Be sure both threads are drawn back under the presser foot. Lower needle into fabric about 1/2 inch from beginning of seam. Turn the reverse stitch control clockwise and stitch in reverse until needle reaches beginning of seam. Release control and complete seam. When you reach the...

w SETTINGS RICK-RACK STRETCHSTITCHING I I I I I I Special Stitch Dial Stitch Width Control - 1 to 4 Stitch Length Control - 8 Zigzag Presser Foot Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that you might use a zig zag stitch. This stitch can be used as a decorative top stitch as well. SMOCKING STRETCH STITC...

r-SPECIAL FINISHING STITCHES' After the basic construction of your garment is finished, there are still many finishing touches to be done. To aid your completion of your garment, the Kenmore has been^esigned to do the following tasks that formerly had to be done by hand. SATIN STITCHING SETTINGS Spe...

J." ■T|B| BUTTONHOLE MAKING SETTINGS Stitch Width Control - 4Stitch Length Control - Red ZoneZigzag Presser Foot Use zigzag stitching plate. 1. Carefully mark the position and length of each buttonhole on your garment. Select the proper size buttonhole guide foot to corre­ spond with the length ...

■^n HINTS FOR PERFECT BUTTONHOLES The presser foot and buttonhole guide foot should be in this position at the start of the buttonhole sewing. The needle must be lowered at the marked line for the beginning of the buttonhole. See Fig. 1. When the full length of the button­ hole is reached, the press...

BUTTON SEWING SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial - Red Dot Feed Dogs - Down Zigzag Presser Foot Use zigzag stitching plate. 1. Align two holes of button with slot of presser foot and lower foot to hold the button securely. 2. Turn hand wheel manually until needle point is just above button. 3. Adjust stit...

BLIND HEMMING SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial - <J Stitch Width Control - 2 to 3 Stitch Length Control - 12 to 10 Zigzag foot or blindstitch guide Use zigzag stitching plate. After you have turned up the hem width desired, turn raw edge over 1/2” and stitch this fold with a basting stitch Press. Fig...

SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial - Red Dot Stitch Width Control - Red Dot Stitch Length Control - 1 2 to 10 Zipper Foot Use straight stitching plate. REGULAR ZIPPER The foot is adjustable for use on the right or left side of the needle when sewing the regular type of zipper. Adjust the foot so the needl...

!Lb.* SPECIAL EDGE STITCH SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial - g Stitch Width Control - 1 to 4 Stitch Length Control - Red Zone Zigzag Presser Foot Use zigzag stitching plate. This is an attractive overcasting stitch you may want to use on fabrics that fray easily. MENDING SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial - &...

CO CD 3. Checking Performance Problems what to do PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION IrregularStitches Incorrect size needle.Improper threading. Loose upper thread tension. Pulling fabric. Light pressure on presser foot. Loose presser foot.Unevenly wound bobbin.Nicks or burrs on shuttle.Nicks or burr...

P R O B L E M PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Skipping Stitches Incorrect size needle. Certain knits and synthetics. Bent or blunt needle. Incorrect setting of needle. Tight upper thread tension. Light pressure on presser foot. Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric. Use "QNKKDLF/’.M . Inser...

'4. Caring for the Machine- Fig. 1 lever- -lever Shuttle Assembly Shuttle Race Cover pointed_ hook ' Shuttle shuttle driver Shuttle Race CLEANING AND OILING Fig. 1 Cleaning the feed dogs with a brush. To insure the best possible operation of your machine, it is necessary to keep the essential parts ...

Remove arm cover plate to oil points indicated in top of machine head. To remove cover plate lift cover. OILING UNDER ARM COVER PLATE 42

Tilt machine head back and remove bottom cover to oil points indicated on underside of machine. To remove bottom cover, remove screws (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) as shown below. OILING UNDERSIDE > 43

OILir^G m FACE COVER PLATE Swing hinged face cover plate open and remove arm cover plate to oil points indicated in illustration. 44

SEWING MACHINE Now that you have purchased your Sewing Machine, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck and Co. or Simpsons-Sears Limited Stores. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. The model num...