Sears OVERLOCK 3/4D 385.16631- Manuals

TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE Locate and identify the Parts................................................... 2~3 Identify the Accessories............................................................... 4 Attaching the Waste Clippings Catcher....................................... 4...

S E C T i O W , 1 . K N O W Y O U R m a c h í n e Locate and Identify the Parts (Gontinued) Needle clamp screws Needle bar thread guide

SLCnON 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE Identify the Accessories Attaching the Waste Clippings Catcher Storing the Accessory Holder Insert the projection into groove on looper cover.

)1M ■ 2.' : PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Thé Position of Telescoping Thread Guide Bar Attaching the Spdpi Cap arid Net (T) Pull the telescoping thread guide bar up as far as it will go. @ Turn the thread guide bar until it clicks into position.Thread guides should stop directly above the spool pi...

Threading the Machine SECTION 2. NPREPAREYOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING For your convenience, your Kenmore overlock has been pre-threaded. To prepare to sew with your choice of threads, follow these simple instructions: — Make sure unit is unplugged from the wall outlet and/or machine.— Raise telescoping t...

SLCTION 2. PRFPARE YOUR MACHINE FOK SEWING ® Threading the Lower Looper

SECIIÜN 2. PREPARE YOUn MACHINE FOR SFWIKG Threading the Upper Looper from the right. * Points to thread for upper looper are marked in red. 12 0 Draw the thread through @ Pass the thread through the 0 Pass the thread through the the thread guide second holes in the second row left side of thread gu...

SECTIOM 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING ( 4 ) Insert the thread between tension discs from the right. Then pull both sides of thread. (i) Pass the thread through upper looper thread guide (1). @ Pass the thread through upper looper thread guide (2). ( 7 ) Turn the hand wheel toward you until the ...

SLCTION 2. PRFPARE YOUR VACHI’ME FOR SbWIKG Threading the Needle on the Right from the left. 14 Points to thread for needle on the right are marked in blue. (ij Draw the thread through the thread guide ( 2 ) Pass the thread through the holes in the second row from the left of thread guide plate as i...

SbCTlON 2. PREPARF YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWIh.G ® Threading the Needle on the Left Points to thread for needle on the left are marked in orange. (T) Draw the thread through the thread guide on Pass the thread through the holes on the left the left from back to front. of thread guide plate as illustrated...

SLCTiON 3. LEARN THt Si I ICHLS Starting to Sew Finishing to Sew Sewing Continuously (T) Insert the fabric under the toe of the foot while aiming to the guide line with the edge of the fabric. (It is not necessary to raise the foot.) There are three each of solid and broken guide lines on the looper...

SECTION : 3 : T : LEARN THE STITCHES Securing Ends To avoid unraveiling, it is necessary to leave a thread chain about 5 cm (2") long at the beginning and end of seam. To secure the beginning and end of a seam choose one of the following methods. A. Separate the end of threads and knot. B. Threa...

Securing Ends (contiruiecl) At the End You can use the same methods as at the beginning to secure the end of seam except "Backstitching", or the methods shown below. SbCIlON 3. LFARNTHE STITCHLS (Î) Serge one stitch off the end of seam. @ Raise the needle and presser fool, and gently pull th...

; Thread Tension (4 threads) (continued) Thread Tension Adjustment * Set all four thread tension dials at "3". Then sew, and check the thread tensions. SbCTION 3. LEARN THE SmCHES Wrong Tension '■i I- il’ie..d 'ti ' l ''! is loose. Uupe-' loooerthread Lower loooerthread Tighten needle thread...

■:.SEGT!ON ;.;:,LEftRM .THE:STlTGHES' Wrong Tension Wrong Tension thread ts tight and/or ■V loose. Need let bread or the right Ifjoper tbrfjd Needle thread on the left Loosen upper looper thread tension and/or tighten lower looper thread tension. Needle thread tension (L) 23

SECTIOM 3. LEARN THF STITCHES Adjustment of Stitch Length The larger the number, the longer the stitch. The stitch length can be adjusted from 1 to 4 mm {approx. 1/32" to 5/32"). Position "R" is for rolled and narrow hemming. Adjustment of Differential Feed Ratio The differential fee...

Adjustment of Foot Pressure Removing the Presser Foot SECTI0N 3. ■. : LEARN THË STÎTCHES Attaching the Presser Foot When you sew heavy or lightweight fabrics, turn the adjusting screw to: — clockwise for heavyweight fabric. — counter-clockwise for lightweight fabric. * For normal sewing, leave the a...

SECTION -C:.vy,, LEARN THE'STITCHES Thread and Needle Chart * Refer to page 26 for adjusting the stitch length and differential feed ratio. NOTE: Your overlook uses standard Kenmore sewing needles jHA-1 SP, #11, #14). 31

StCTIOiM 3. L t A R N T H E STITCHES Rolled Hemming, Picot Edging and Narrow Hemming Machine Setting Stitch Length Differential FeedRatio Needle NeedlePlate Rolled Hemming Picot Edging (R) B 1.0 O'-4) 1.0 Narrow Hemming Remove the left needle. (R) ft H01 1.0 Rolled hemming needle plate. (Marked R on...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Decorative Overedging < Application > Thread, Fabric, Range of the Tension and Machine Setting Fabric Medium to Heavy Fabric Thread Needle thread Synthetic : No. 60— 80 Silk : No. 5 0 - 8 0 Upper looper thread Buttonhole twist Light weight wool yarn Lower looper t...

SECTION 3. Pin Tucking LEARN THE STITCHES < AppUcation > Thread, Fabric, Range of the Tension and Machine Setting f Fabric \ Thread Light to Medium Fabric V Needle thread on the right Synthetic: No. 60 ~ 80 Silk : No. 50-80 Upper and lower looper threads Synthetic : No. 60— 100 Silk : No. 50-1...

SECTiOIM 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Gathering < Application > Thread, Fabric, Range of the Tension and Machine Setting Fabric ------------------------------------------- --------- - Thread Light to MediumWoven Fabric Needle threads Synthetic ; No. 60 ~ 80 Silk ; No. 50'“80 Upper and lower looper th...

SECTION 4. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE Cleaning Upper Knife Area Cleaning the Feed Dog Disconnect the machine from the power supply before cleaning. Open the looper cover. Remove the waste materials with a lint brush. (T) Open the looper and side covers. @ Remove the needles and presser foot. @ Remove the...

Replacing the Light Bulb SECTION 4. CARE FOR YOUR fVlACHlNE (T) Disconnect the machine from the power supply. Remove the face plate set screw, and remove the face plate. CAUTION! The light bulb will be HOT, Protect your fingers when you handle it. ( 2 ) Push the bulb up and turn the bulb counter­ cl...

SECTION 4. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE Oiling the Machine Disconnect the machine from the power supply before oiling. Oiling is recommended once a week in normal use. once in ten hours in continuous use. 40

Replacing the Upper Knife ;~CT!ON 4. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE Lower knife I H e x a g o n b o l t Upper knife (l} Disconnect the machine from the power supply. @ Open the looper and side covers. Disengage the upper knife. (Refer to page 29.) ( 4 ) Remove the hexagon bolt, and remove the upper knife. To...

PARTS LIST tti (D Ail parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears store or service center. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1. PART NUMBER 2. PART DESCRIPTION 3. MODEL NUMBER 4. NAME OF ITEM If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be ele...

INDEX A Accessory holder................................................ 4 C Carry ing handle................................................. 2Changing needle............................................... 28Changing the needle plate................................ 30 D Decorative overedging..........

OVERLOOK Now that you have purchased your Kenmore Overlook, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. The model number of your Overlook will be shown on your nomenolature plate on the ...