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Kenmo?e
SEWING MACHINE MODEL 17921
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Sears, Roebuck and Co. Dear Homemaker: You have just invested in a very fine zigzag sewing machine. Before using your new Kenmore machine, please pause for a moment and carefully read this booklet which contains instructions on how to operate and care for your machine. Specific instructions are given on threading, tension adjustments, cleaning, oiling, etc. This will help you obtain the best sewing results and avoid unnecessary service expense for conditions beyond our control. Advice on the ope
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YOUR SEWING PLACE IS ALWAYS READY WITH SEARS KENMORE SEWING FURNITURE Sewing machine cabinet is available at your nearest Sears retail store or through our general catalog. Whenever you're ready to sew, so is your sewing plaCe, Another option.., buy a Carrying Case... then your Kenmore goes anywhere, can be stored anywhere.
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TABLE OFCONTENTS = KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Machine identification .............................................. 2 - 3 Setting up your machine ........................................... 4 - 5 Foot control, Light/power switch, Electronic needle control, Maximum speed control, Accessory box Parts list................................................................ 6 - 7 Spool pins and caps ................................................... 8 Converting to free-arm sewing ....................
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1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE IDENTIFICATION CHART Top thread tension control Foldaway carrying handle Built-in buttonhole control Bobbin winder tension disc Bobbin winder shaft \ Bobbin winder latch Slotted take-up levew Threading channel Stitch width dial • i,?. Face cover Stitch indicator Check spring Stitch selector Thread guide__ Reverse stitch lever Needle clamp screw .... Presser foot Stitch length dial Needle plate Needle up/down switch , Feed dogs Basting switch Bobbin cover plate. Max
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.J[ Rear thread guide Telescoping spool pin _ ,,,,.............. i Swing-away spool pin Hand wheel/ _ _'_nm_'- Presser foot lever push-pull clutch Presser foot lock Thread cutter Nomenclature Foot control Light/power swit_ Electric cord rece; box -._----- Buttonholer! accessory Foot control Foot pedal Cord receptacle _' Owner's manual Pedal lock knob Machine plug Power-line plug Foot control plug 3
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SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE . Install your Kenrnore sewing machine in a Kenmore cabinet, case or set the machine on a sturdy flat surface. . Your Kenmore sewing machine has been thoroughly oiled at the factory. Be sure to wipe off the needle plate area and bed plate carefully before sewing a garment. It is wise to practice on a scrap of fabric so any surplus oil is absorbed. . FOOT CONTROL Your machine is supplied with an electronic foot control which enables you to sew very slowly. Even at low spee
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5. ELECTRONIC NEEDLE CONTROL Your machine is electronically controlled Electronic needle to stop with the needle in the up position control every time you remove pressure from foot control. .... B '' NEEDLE UP/DOWN SWITCH i- If you wish the machine to stop with the II needle in the down position (as in turning a corner), push the left switch. A red light will appear showing you that the machine I is so set. To return to the Needle Up electronic position push the left switch again and when the li
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PARTS LIST (Use only genuine Kenmore replacement parts and accessories.) 3. MODEL NUMBER shown on the nomen- All parts listed herein may be ordered from ctature plate. (See page 3 for location.) any Sears, Roebuck and Co. store or service center. 4. NAME OF ITEM WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, If the parts you need are not stocked locally, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFOR- your order will be electronically transmitted MATION: to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center 1. PART NUMBER for expedited ha
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OTHER VITAL ITEMS i _. Straight Stitch Feed Cover 2 Spool Pin Caps Nylon Disc Adjustable Zigzag Needleplate Plate Large - No. 55503 (No. 2273) Holder Needleplate (No. 43166) Small -- No. 53871 (No. 29308) (No. 57861) (No. 57860) Narrow Hemmer Quilting Guide Lint Brush large Screw Driver Edge Stitcher (No. 29396) (No. 351051 (No. 35848) (No. 55501) (No. 29306) , Small Screw Driver (No. 55500) Magnetized Bobbin Winder Mini Screw Driver Rubber Ring (No. 1913) (No. 55499) Bobbin Winder Foot Control
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SPOOL PINS AND CAPS Telescoping spool pin Spool cap Nylon A second telescoping spool pin is provided Swing the Primary Spool Pin into position at the back of the machine as shown above. for bobbin winding and for a second thread when sewing with a double needle. Pull it out Place a spool of thread on the pin and place and place a nylon disc over it when using. the appropriate size spool cap over the thread. CONVERTING TO FREE-ARM SEWING This machine can be used either as a flatbed By removing th
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WINDING THE BOBBIN O ® ® l . . Place thread on Telescoping Spool Pin. Push Bobbin Winder Latch against bobbin Draw thread through Rear Thread Guide until it clicks. Then pull Hand Wheel away and Bobbin Winder Tension Disc as from machine to disengage clutch (see indicated. diagram below). Hold end of thread coming from bobbin (see above) and step . Pull end of thread through any hole in on foot control. After several rotations of bobbin; place bobbin on Bobbin Winder bobbin release thread. Shaft
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THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE ® ® ® ® 5. Pull thread through slot (B) and leave 1. Remove accessory box. about 4 inches of thread. 2. Remove bobbin cover plate by lifting up the front. 6. Replace bobbin cover plate allowing thread to emerge through slot in needle 3. Insert bobbin into bobbin case making plate. sure bobbin rotates counter clockwise. 4. Pull thread through slot (A) and then to the left. 10
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THREADING TOP THREAD Fig. 1 [ °=.'_/ In'_ ' = III llF . .i • i._ _._, ili ........ - i !-i_ :i i_ol Fig. 2 Fig. 3 , , Draw thread down and around check Raise slotted take-up lever to its highest position. spring (C) and up through slotted take-up lever (D). (Fig. 2) Place thread spool onto spool pin. Place . Draw thread down into thread guides (E) appropriate spool cap over the spool of thread. and (F). Thread needle from front to back as shown in Fig. 3. Draw thread through rear thread guide (A
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PICKING UP BOBBIN THREAD 1. Raise presser foot lever. Hold needle thread loosely in left hand and push,!_eedle up/down switch two times or rotate hand wheel toward you one complete turn. 2. Bring bobbin thread up by pulling upper thread. ® / . Pull both threads under and to the back ® of the presser foot, leaving 3 to 4 inches of thread clear. / \ \ If yOu can not pick up bottom thread by following above steps, then check: 1. Is needle threaded ? 2. Is thread tangled around needle ? 3, Is bobbin
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CONTROLS THREAD TENSION CONTROL STRAIGHT STITCHING STRAIGHT STITCH The good looking appearance of your straight JUST RIGHT stitching is, mainly determined by the balanced tension of the top thread and bobbin thread. The tension is well balanced when the two threads lock in the middle of the layers of fabric when straight stitching. TOP STITCH You can achieve balanced tension by TOO TIGHT regulating the Top Thread Tension Control. If the upper thread appears to be too tight, dial left (lower numb
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STITCH SELECTOR AND INDICATOR 1. To select a stitch, be sure needle is out of Stitch m ..... fabric at its highest position. Push the == ANVV_ indic&toa Stitch stitch selector in and out to release the selector mechanism. 2. Then turn the selector to left or right until alp ._--,_=,;'.o-=,. the required stitch is indicated by the red light on the indicator panet. ,_ V-V-V-V" =.t ,,.t""%_ I1: _-6 ! ...... iJ _ __ =. (--,,_'_ eleclrorr_c •,,, U.UJ_LLt •i, _.-3. _ STITCH WIDTH CONTROL The width of
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STITCH LENGTH CONTROL The stitch length control regulates the length Stitch length of the stitch_you select. THE HIGHER-THE control NUMBER-THE SHORTER THE STITCH. Turn only the, outer rim of this control to set the stitch length. The number on stitch length control indicates the approximate number of stitches per inch. The stitch setting you use will be determined by the thickness of the fabric you are sewing. • A longer stitch setting should be used for thicker fabric or more layers of fabric.
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BUTTONHOLE CONTROL This control is used in making bar tacked buttonholes with two control settings. Detailed instructions are given on page 51. PRESSURE REGULATOR Presser foot pressure is vital for straight seams, uniform stitch length, even handling of both layers of fabric. To adjust pressure; use Pressure Regulator which is situated inside the face cover. Then to increase pressure, turn the dial clockwise (or vice versa). Just remember.., for lightweight fabric, more pressure; for heavy fabri
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SEAM GUIDES Seam guides are printed on needle plate, at both sides of needle, to help you line up the fabric and keep it straight. The standard seam width is 5/8". So these lines are I emphasized, easy to follow. Also the cross iines are "cornering guides" to help when turning a square corner 5/8" from the fabric edge. (For details on cornering, see page 30.) Cornering Guide PRESSER FOOT LEVER Presser foot lever has a two position lift. t In order to place heavy fabric under the presser foot or
