Sears Kenmore Models 14502 or 14401 — User manual

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SEWING MACHINE

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

The model number of your Sewing Machine will be shown on
your nomenclature plate on the back of your Sewing Mach
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 transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution
Center for prompt handling,

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A

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OWNER’S MANUAL

SEAIRS

Kenmore

MODELS 14502 or 14401

__Sears, Roebuck and Co. _

Dear Homemaker,

CONGRATULATIONS |
You have just invested in a very fine zigzag sewing machine.
Here are just some of its special features:

* Full rotary shuttle with slanted bobbin — quiet and smooth
running, easy access to bobbin, best stitching performance
and easy maintenance with one-touch retainer system.

* Ultra-stitch — helps make uniform stretch stitches and
buttonholes every time. The machine automatically adjusts
the stitch thickness on forward and reverse stitches so you
have fewer adjustments to make when sewing.

* Sew-by-color — recommended ranges of stitch length and
width indicated and color-coded with stitch patterns.

* Simple and easy threading system.

To make best use of these wonderful features, please read the
instructions in this booklet before you start sewing.

It contains information on operating and caring for your machine.
You will get specific instructions on threading, tension
adjustments, cleaning, using the attachments, etc. By following
these instructions you will get the best sewing results and avoid
unnecessary service expense for conditions beyond our control.

If you need additional advice on the operation and care of your
Kenmore machine, contact your nearest Sears retail store. Please
remember to give the model number and serial number whenever
you inquire about your Kenmore machine.

HAPPY SEWING!

Kenmore Sewing Machine
Record in the space provided below the model number
and serial number of this appliance.

The model number and serial number are located on the
. as identified on page 3 of this

Model No. Serial No. _—
Retain these numbers for future reference.

THIS MODEL IS A CENTER NEEDLE, LOW
BAR SEWING MACHINE.

.. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWIN

KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Locate and identify the parts on
your machine

Locate and iden’
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Set up the machine
Plug in the machine and switch
‘on the power...
Set the foot control
Adjust the presser foot.
Load thread on the spool pin ae 9
Convert to free-arm sewing.

Prepare the bobbi F 10-12
Load thread on the bobbin on

Remove the bobbin case from the

length chart.
Prepare the top threat
Thread the needle ..
Pick up the bobbin threat
Check the thread tension ..
Choose the right presser foot
Know what the presser foot will do
Change the presser foot
Use the feed cover plate.

}. LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS

Stitch selector dial
Stitch length dial
Stitch width con!
Reverse stitch leve
Seam guide lines...

PRACTICE GOOD HABITS
Before you begin to sew
‘When you begin to sew .

LEARN TO USE THE STITCHES
Machine setting chart.
Straight stitches ..

‘Sewing a straight seam
Square the corner.....
Top-stitching

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Attaching a zipper...

Bar tacking
Applique
Embroidery
pee sewing .
ree-step zigzag,
Blind hem
Box stitch..
Shell stitch
Stretch stitc
Adjusting stitch length
Where to use which stretch stitc!
Accheck-chart...
Tips on sewing different fabrics.
Straight stretch stitch ..
Rick-rack stretch stitch
Smocking stretch stitch .
Overcast stretch stitch
Serging or pine leaf stretch stitc!
Elastic stretch stitch
Overlock stretch stitch
6. LEARN TO SEW BUTTONHOLES
Choose the buttonhole style
Built-in method ..........
‘Adjust the stitch width
Adjust the stitch length
Corded buttonholes sasveneee
Buttonhole attachment system
Set up the machine.
Make the buttonhole

7. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE
Change the light bulb
Clean your machine.

Clean the feed dogs.
Clean the shuttle ...

8. CHECK CHART FOR PERFORMANCE

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Stitching problems... 54-55
Thread problems. 55

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