INSTRUCTIONS

ZIG-ZAG SEWING MACHINE

P/N 59950

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 Adjusting for Good Stitches ............... 14 Mending ................................................ 22
TABLE
OF Adjusting Pressure of
Presser Foot ..................... 10 Narrow Hemming- 1/4 tl or Less ...... 26
CONTENTSAdjusting Tensions ........................ 12-13 Needle and Thread Table .................. 5
Applique ............................................. 26 Needle Size .......................................... 5

Basting ................................................ 16 Overcasting .......................................... 27

Buttonholes .................................... 24 -25
Buttons ................................................ 23 Parts List ....................................... 38- 39
Picking up Bobbin Thread .................. l0
Changing Attachment Foot ............... 1! Placement of Needle ........................... 5
Cleaning and Oiling ........................ 33- 35
Connecting Machine ........................... 4 Removing Bobbin Case
from Shuttle .................. 6
Decorative Stitching ..................... 18-21 Replacement of Belt ........................... 33
Double Needle ................................. 30- 31 Reverse Stitching ................................. 16
Dual Purpose Needle Plate ............... 11
Setting Stitch Length ........................ 16
Fastening a Seam ................................. 16 Setting Stitch Width ........................... 17
Feed Dog Control .............................. 10 Sewing Light ....................................... 4
Sewing on Lace .................................... 26
Gathering ............................................. 27 Sewing on Plastic Films ..................... 32
Straight or Three-Cornered Tear ...... 23
Hems- Blind Stitch Hem ............... 28 - 29 Synthetics ............................................. 32

Identification- Head Parts ............... 2- 3 Threading Upper Machine .................. 9

Inserting Bobbin into Turning a Corner .............................. 16
Bobbin Case ..................... 8
Inserting and Removing Material ...... 15 What To Do .................................... 36-37
Inserting Pattern Disc ........................ 17 Winding the Bobbin ........................... 7
Installing Machine Head ..................... 4 Writing and Monogramming ............... 27
 FRONT VIEW

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1. Hand Hole Cover Plate 7. Thread Guide 12. Stitch Length Control Knob
2. Presser Foot 8. Face Cover Plate 13. Reverse Stitch Push Button
3. Presser Foot Screw
9. Thread Take-up 14. Light Switch
4. Thread Guide
5. Thread Guide 10. Pattern Disc Shaft Cover 15. Feed Dog Control Knob
6. Thread Tension Assembly 11. Stitch Width Control Knob 16. Nomenclature Plate
 BACK VIEW

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Model 54

17. Clutch Knob 22. Bobbin Winder Tension Disc 27. Thread Cutter
18. Hand Wheel 23. Upper Thread Guides 28. Feed Dog
19. Bobbin Winder Mechanism 24. Presser Foot Knob 29. Needle Plate

20. Thread Spool Pins 25. Presser Foot Lever 30. Guido Pin Hole for
21. Arm Cover Plate Buttonhole Attachment
26. Noodle Clamp Screw
0 INSTALLING
MACHINE
HEAD
Loosen the two hinge screws under holes in the
rear edge of the machine bed (1).
Raise hinge pins in the cabinet cutout (2].
Slip machine head onto the pins and tighten hinge
screws securely (3].
Lower machine head to front flap.

o I Screw spool pins in place. Lay the plastic discs

I, over
the
the
accessory
spool pins.
box.
Discs and pins are packed in

SEWING
LIGHT
\ The sewing light is located inside the face cover
\ plate as shown. It may be turned on or off by
pushing the light switch. In order to operate the
0 0 machine the switch must be on.

To remove bulb, turn light switch off, open the

face cover plate by swinging it open, push bulb in
slightly, turn bulb clockwise, and remove from
socket. To replace push in new bulb and turn
i_ _...:f i,.-g,#TAi counter clockwise. See illustration 4.
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CONNECTING
MACHINE
Push the plug onto three-prong connector under
the bed plate. Plug machine cord into any l10-
120V wall outlet. See illustration 5.
 NEEDLE
ANDTHREAD
TABLE
PLACEMENT
OFNEEDLE
THREAD SIZE NEEDLE
FABRIC
SIZE Raise needle bar to its highest
position by turning hand wheel
Cotton 60- 100
Sheer cottons, silks, and synthetics
Synthetic 11 toward you. Loosen needle
Silk A Fine laces
clamp screw.

Cotton 60-80 Hold the needle with flat side

Medium weight cottons
Mercerized 50 Medium weight silks away from you. Slip the needle
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Synthetic Medium weight synthetics as far as it will go into the needle
Silk A Light weight woolens
clamp, and tighten the needle
Cotton 40- 60 Heavy weight cottons
clamp screw.
Mercerized 50 16 Medium to heavy weight woolens
Mercerized heavy duty Heavy drapery fabrics

Cotton 30-50 Heaviest cottons as for men's work clothes

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Mercerized heavy duty Heaviest wooJen coating

NEEDLE
SIZE
Use KENMORE 6021 needles. The size of needle should Flat
conform to the size of the thread and both should be suit- side
able to the material. The same size thread should be used away
in the bobbin as on the upper part of the machine for from
ordinary sewing. you.
Never use a bent needle or one with a blunt point.

This is the exact length of the needle to

] I II I be used in your machine. Comparison with
this illustration will determine whether the
needle you have is the correct one for
your machine.
 REMOVING CASEFROMSHUTTLE
BOBBIN
Needle il !__
at its _
highest _ i'_! "_
position. .!! i II

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Pull bobbin case

straight ont.
 WINDINGTHE BOBBIN

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Place thread on left Release clutch by • ,,-- ,

spool post. Draw J turning clutch knob

thread as shown. toward you.
Start machine.

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Wind thread around When bobbin is full,
bobbin a few times. winding mechanism

stops.

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Place bobbin onto Tighten clutch knob
bobbin winder shaft. and remove bobbin.
Push bobbin winder
latch until it clicks.

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 INSERTING
BOBBIN
INTOBOBBIN
CASE
.........
CASEINTOSHUTTLE

Guide bobbin onto center pin of bobbin case.

Pull thread through slot.

Pull thread under tension spring.

Holding latch, position case into shuttle, release latch.

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THREADING
UPPER
MACHINE
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 PICKING
UP BOBBIN
THREAD
Raise presser foot lever. Hold needle thread loosely in
left hand and rotate hand wheel toward you one complete
turn. Bring bobbin thread up by pulling upper thread
CSee illustration]. Place threads back under presser foot.

ADJUSTING
THEPRESSURE
OFTHEPRESSER
FOOT
Push down outer ring of presser foot knob CSee illustra-
tion]. This will release pressure of presser foot. To
increase pressure, push down inner pin until suitable
pressure is obtained.
For ordinary sewing, the inner pin should be about half
way down. When sewing multiple thickness or heavy
material, reduce the pressure. Increase it when sewing
sheer fabrics.

Insufficient pressure may cause skipped stitches or difficul-

ty in guiding the fabric. If feed dog or presser foot
marks appear on the fabric, reduce the pressure.

• l li FEEDDOGCONTROL
The feed dog control knob is situated on the right front
of machine bedplate. When knob is turned to the left,
feed dog drops and does not pull material. This allows
the operator freedom of movement of material, as for
darning. For regular sewing, turn knob to the right, _U"
(Feed dog up).

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DUALPURPOSE
NEEDLE
PLATE
The dual purpose needle plate provides a small round needle hole (A) for
straight stitching and a wide oval hole (B) for zigzag and decorative
stitching on the center plate (C).
To slide center plate for model 16 and 54, remove hand hole cover plate and
move lever (D) to left for straight stitching and right for zigzag stitching
until it clicks.
To reverse center plate for model 1749, remove hand hole cover plate,
For straight stitching For zigzag stitching
depress slightly and move lever (D) to the right; this releases center plate
so it can be removed. Reverse and reposition center plate, locking it into
place by moving lever (D) to the left.

CHANGING
THEATTACHMENT
FOOT
Be sure needle is in the up position. Raise presser foot lever.
Snap-on presser feet
1. Push the relase button on back of damping shank and the foot will be
released (Fig. 1).
2. Place the desired foot on the needle plate aligning the needle holes and
lower the presser bar by dropping the presser foot lever. The clamping
shank will snap on the foot. (D
Note: The presser foot knob should be down for maximum pressure when
attaching foot.
One-piece presser feet
1. Loosen presser foot thumb screw and remove the damping shank or
presser foot.
2. Insert the desired foot from the front. Lower the presser foot lever and
tighten the screw using the large screw driver to make certain the foot
is secure.

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O ADJUSTINGTENSIONS

A perfect stitch will have threads locked between the

two layers of fabric with no loops on top or bottom.
CRefer to page 14]
Fig. 1

PROBLEM REMEDY

@ Upper thread too tight

Decrease Tension

Fig. 2

O Upper thread too loose

Increase Tension
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Fig. 3

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 iNCREASE
TENSION
When stitching is unsatisfactory as
in figures 2 and 3, adjust the upper
thread tension. Lower thread tension
requires adjustment less frequently
than the upper thread tension.

When stitch is satisfactory, as in Turn Clockwise.

figure 1 and seam is badly puckered,
the cause may he tight tensions and
both upper and lower may be
adjusted. (See page 14]

When
bobbin
adjusting
case, make
the tension
slight
on
adjustments
the
DECREASE
TENSION
with a screwdriver. (See page 14)

It is necessary to reduce the upper

thread tension somewhat when doing
decorative stitching. The wider the
stitch the less tension is needed. (See
page 18]
Turn Counter
Clockwise.

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 ADJUSTING YOUR SEWING MACHINE FOR GOOD STITCHES

When your sewing machine does not sew a properly locked stitch, check the following :
1. Insert a new needle of the correct size for the thread and fabric you are using.
Consult chart on page 5 for needle size.
2. The upper and bobbin thread should be matched in size and type.
3. Check threading carefully. See page 9.
4. Check the thread tension balance. Use mercerized thread, and a correct size needle
for the fabric you are using. Do not try test with synthetic thread as it will not
break.

Begin with a full bobbin, properly threaded into the case. Set the stitch length at
about 12 stitches per inch. Fold a 6 r_ square of your fabric in half diagonally,
forming a triangle. Make a line of stitching ½t_from fold.
a. If seam is puckered-both tensions are too tight.
b. If the bottom thread lays on the fabric-tighten upper thread tension, and
repeat test. See page 12, Figure 3.
c. If the top thread lays on the fabric-loosen upper thread tension, and repeat
test. See page 12, Figure 2.
Grasp the stitching and pull with a snap to make threads break.
a. If both threads break-tensions are balanced.
b. If neither thread breaks-both tensions are too loose.
c" If upper thread breaks-loosen upper tension.
d. If lower thread breaks-tighten upper tension.
Both threads do not have to break at the same place, but they should break on the
same snap.
Bobbin tension may be reset by the following procedure. Start with a loose bobbin
thread tension. Tighten the spring screw gradually until bobbin case and full bobbin
can be gently lifted from your hand by the end of the bobbin thread.

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 INSERTING
ANDREMOVING
THEMATERIAL

For all kinds of sewing, consult chart page Place material under the presser foot, insert
5. the needle into the material by turning the
hand wheel toward you, lower presser foot
Before placing the material on the machine
and start sewing. To facilitate placement of
see that: heavy fabrics under the presser foot, the
presser foot lever can be raised beyond the
normal _'up" position.
* The presser foot and needle clamp screws
are both tight.
* The sizes of the needle and thread suit the To remove the work, first turn the hand
kind of work to be done. wheel toward you until the needle is at its
* The needle and take-up lever are at their highest position, then raise the presser foot,
highest position. draw material to the rear and cut off excess
thread with the thread cutter located on the
* The tensions have been properly adjusted. presser bar.
*The ends of threads have been drawn
about 4 inches to the rear of the machine.
IMPORTANT: Always turn the hand wheel
* The feed dogs are up.
toward you ! When the machine is not being
* Stitch length and width controls are set at used, place a piece of material over the feed
desired settings. dog and lower the presser foot. Always
have fabric under the presser foot when
operating the machine. Operating threaded
Experiment by sewing on the fabric to be
machine without fabric will cause it to jam
used to determine tension adjustments and by forcing thread into the shuttle. See pages
correct stitch settings. 34 & 35.

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 Turn stitch length control knob to the desired

SETTING point between 0 and 5. The red mark indicates the

setting for a satin stitch. This will vary slightly
STITCH depending upon the type of material to be sewn.
LENGTH The 5 setting is the longest stitch. The size of
the stitch selected will depend on the fabric sewn.

REVERSE Push button when reverse stitching is required.

Reverse stitching, often called back tacking is used
STITCHING for reinforcing and finishing all seams.

TURNING
A Stop sewing machine with needle in fabric. Raise
presser foot. Turn fabric. Lower presser foot
CORNER and continue stitching.

For accomplishing quicker, more even and firmer

basting, we suggest you regulate the machine in

BASTING the
for
following
the longest
manner;
possible
Set stitch
stitch.
length
Basting
at No.
is easily
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removed by pulling bottom thread. When basting

very sheer fabrics, use a paper backing.

Be sure both threads are drawn back under the

presser foot. Lower needle into fabric about ½ inch
FASTENING from beginning of seam. Push button and stitch in
A reverse until needle reaches beginning of seam.

SEAM Release button and complete seam.

When you reach the end, push button and sew back
over ½ inch of completed seam.

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 ZIGZAGCONTROL
SETTING
STITCH
WIDTH
Insert disc No. 1A. Turn the stitch width control knob to the
desired setting between 0 and 5 on the knob. Zigzag stitch
width increases from 0 to 5. Straight stitching is possible
with control on 0 setting or by removal of pattern disc.
Be sure the dual purpose needle plate is set properly.
(See page 11).
When sewing with the double needle the stitch width control
must not be advanced beyond 3_ setting.

INSERTING
PATTERN
DiSC
1. Turn handwheel so that the needle is in its highest position.
2. Pull pattern disc shaft cover open. t

3. Push cam follower release lever @ to the right and keep it

there during insertion. See illustration 1.
4. Grasp pattern disc and slip disc onto the shaft. Make sure
the retaining pin _) enters hole in disc.
5. To begin a pattern at a specific point each time, push the
cam follower release lever to the right with one hand,
depress the retaining pin. Turn the cam so that the white
dot engraved
cam follower ©.
on the disc is aligned
See illustration 2.
with the point
Shut cover.
on the
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6. To remove pattern disc, open cover and pull disc from the
shaft.
There are two different patterns on each disc. A picture of
each pattern is on the disc surface. Position disc into machine
with desired pattern facing up.
 DECORATIVE
STITCHING
This machine enables you to sew beautiful decorative and embroidery stitches by means of
various discs supplied with your machine. The movements of the needle are controlled by
the disc. Basic decorative stitches are made with stitch width at 5 and stitch length at the
red marking on the dial. The latter will vary slightly depending upon the type of material
to he sewn. All patterns also can be made with double needle. See page 31. Pattern will
be changed if using any other length or width. Decorative stitch No. 1A is generally
referred to as the satin stitch.

It is necessary to reduce the top tension somewhat for decorative stitching. As the stitch
width is increased, the tension should be decreased. This will prevent the material from
puckering and will prevent the bobbin thread from coming up on the top of the fabric.

REMEMBER
THEFOLLOWING
REFERENCES
1. Pattern disc, pattern and number engraved on it .......................................... 17

2. Stitch length control knob .............................................................................. 16

3. Stitch width control knob ................................................................................. 17

4. Double needle ............................................................................................. 30- 31

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1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B 4A 4B 5A
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5B 6A 6B 7A 8A 8B 9A 9B
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10A 10B 1 1A 11B 12A 12B 13A 13B

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 MENDING
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DARNING st,,°h, dth o

Feed clog controJ Left

Remove presser foot. Stretch fabric between embroidery

hoops and place under needle. Draw the bobbin thread
up through fabric by holding the upper thread and taking
one stitch at the spot where you wish to begin darning.
Lower presser bar. Start sewing at a medium machine
speed. Move the fabric back and forth with a steady
rhythm to cover the darning area. Then turn the fabric
and sew another layer of stitching at right angles to the
first. Move the fabric fast for long stitches, slowly for
short stitches.

If you wish to darn without using embroidery hoop, leave

the presser foot attached, move feed dog control to the
left, and push down outer ring of presser foot knob,
thereby the pressure on the presser foot is released. Then
proceed as above, stretching fabric tightly between hands.

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BUTTONS d s:
Align two holes of button with slot of presser foot and
lower foot to hold button securely. Drop feed dog.
Turn hand wheel by hand until needle point is just
above button. Adjust stitch width so that needle will
align with a hole of button. Turn hand wheel again by
hand so that needle goes into second hole, readjust
stitch width if necessary. Stitch a number of times,
turning hand wheel manually. Finish with an extra 2
inches of thread, draw thread to reverse side and tie
securely.

If using a 4 hole button repeat the above procedure.

NOTE : To make a small thread shank when sewing

on a flat button, place a straight pin or needle
between the holes of the button.

STRAIGHT
ORTHREE-CORNERED
TEAR
Stitch width 3 - 4
Stitch length at red mark
Pattern disc #4A (Model 16, 1749, 542)
# 1A (Model 540,541 )

Position tear under needle and stitch along the straight

tear catching sides of material. When mending a three
cornered tear, stitch from each end to center.

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 BUTTONHOLES Use disc :_ 1A
Stitch width knob-Red zone
Feed dog control- Left
Cover plate for buttonholes

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Template

Guide pin

Pinion gear
Guide plate

Pull guide plate all the way

forward so that guide pin is
at S. This will enable you to
Remove regular cover plate Select desired template and start at one end of the button-
and insert buttonhole cover snap into guide plate. hole. Screw guide pin on
guide plate into guide pin hole
plate.
on machine bed.

Drop guide plate into place

with template fitting over the
pinion gear.

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 HINTSFORPERFECT
BUTTONHOLES

O Mark
buttonhole
the position
on the
of
garment
each

with chalk or a line of basting.

Loosely woven fabrics and

fabrics that stretch easily such
as jersey should have an inter-
facing of a firm fabric. Use
cambric or taffeta between
woolens and rayons-organdy
or lawn between light weight
and sheer fabrics.

Use buttonhole scissors or

buttonhole cutter to cut
Pickupbobbinthreadthrough buttonhole open.
guideplateanddraw threads Always make a practice
toward back. Place material An occasional drop of oil on
buttonhole on a piece of the
on the guide plate. Drop the oiling hole provided on fabric to be used in the
presser foot and start sewing. the back of the buttonhole
garment.
Buttonhole will be formed. cover plate will provide
A wider stitch width may be
The buttonhole size and shape smooth operation of your
desirable on heavy weight
is not influenced by the stitch buttonhole maker. fabrics.
length knob so it may he set
on any position.

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 APPLIQUE Use
d,sc
_IA
Baste cutout applique to fabric. Set stitch width 2
to 4. Set stitch length at the red marking. Zigzag
stitch around applique completely covering the raw
edge.

SEWINGON LACE Use

disc_IA
Set stitch width to 2. Set stitch length to 2 or 3.
Place fabric under the presser foot and position lace
1/44inch from edge of fabric. Position fabric and lace
so that right stitch catches left edge of lace. Continue
stitching so that edge of lace is overcast.

NARROW
HEMMING-I/4"ORLESS
Presser Foot - Zigzag
Needle Plate Hole- Zigzag slot
Stitch Width - 5
Stitch Length-2 to 4

Remove zigzag disc from machine. Place fabric with

bulk of garment to left of foot and the edge of hem
directly beneath needle. Straight Stitch. Use
transparent plastic foot, if available, for improved
visibility.

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OVERCASTING 05°d,sc.-,A __!i_i_

Both length and width settings may be varied depending on

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fabric used. Zigzag stitch around raw edge of fabric to com-
pletely cover the edge.

GATHERING
Attach gathering foot. (See page ll). Set machine for straight
stitching and test gathers on a scrap of the same fabric yon
plan to use. Fullness will depend largely on thread tension and
length of stitch. For slight fullness, tighten thread tension and
set stitch length for ordinary sewing. For greater fullness,
lengthen stitch and keep tight thread tension. Fullness will vary
with different fabrics.

WRITING
ANDMONOGRAMMING
Ose
disc
Free hand
Stitch width 0 to 5
Feed dog control Left

Draw initials or words to be sewn on fabric and fit fabric

into embroidery hoops. Writing is done with either zigzag or
straight stitching. Remove presser foot. Set stitch width for
straight or zigzag stitches as desired. Slip hoop and fabric
under the needle, lower presser bar and take one stitch to raise
bobbin thread through fabric. Using a medium speed, stitch
along marked outline, guiding fabric carefully by hands.

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 HEMS
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BLINDSTITCHHEM

Disc _IB

Stitch width 2-3

1. Prepare the hem with a 2. Apply seam tape along
Stitch length 2-4
turned and edgestitched the raw edge with either

finish, or straight or zigzag stitch-

ing.

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3. Turn hem and baste 1/8 4. Fold garment back along 5. Remove basting and press
inch from the edge of the basting line and stitch hem. The basting step
seam tape using longest along garment fold using may be eliminated in a
stitch on sewing machine. disc #lB. straight hem.

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 DOUBLENEEDLE

SETTING
THEDOUBLE
NEEDLE
Raise the needle bar to its highest position and loosen needle
clamp screw. Hold double needle assembly with flat side away
from you. Slip the needle as far as it will go into needle
clamp, and tighten the screw.

THREADING
THEDOUBLE
NEEDLE
Place a spool of thread on each spool pin. Draw both threads
through upper thread guides. Pass a thread between each set
of tension discs of the thread tension assembly. Continue
threading as you would for single needle sewing except where
double thread guides are provided. Draw one thread through
each side of the double thread guides and through each needle
from front to back. Pull several inches of thread through.
(See illustrations]. Thread bobbin and pick up bobbin thread
as for single needle sewing.

THREAD
SELECTION
Use only mercerized sewing thread size 50 or finer. The same
size thread is recommended for both upper and lower thread-
ing.

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 DOUBLE
NEEDLE

STITCHING
All decorative patterns are possible with double
needle. Before starting any stitching operation,

check needle drop by turning the handwheel

manually. Needle should enter fabric without

touching the presser foot or needle plate. The

stitch width control must not be advanced beyond

3½ setting.

TURNING
A CORNER 1

To turn a square corner when stitching with a

double needle, stop stitching with the longer needle

tip just piercing the fabric. Raise the presser foot,

shift fabric half the turn, lower presser foot and

take one stitch. Raise the presser foot again, 2,;

complete the turn, and begin stitching in the new
direction.

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 SYNTHETICS
Your KENMORE will sew alt the new fabrics of synthetic fiber,
such as nylon, *Orlon, **Dacron, rayon, acetate, blends of these,
and combinations of synthetic and natural fibers. When stitching
a fabric of blended or combined fibers, handle it as you would a
material of the fiber present in the largest percentage. For example,
a fabric woven of 60fb Orlon and 40_3 silk should be handled as one
made entirely of Orlon.
When stitching a fabric that is over 50,¢6 synthetic fiber, remember:

a. Select patterns of the loose fitting type with cap or kimono

sleeves, because most synthetic fiber fabrics cannot be eased
with steam pressing, and are not absorbent.
b. Use a synthetic thread.
c. Use a fine needle as recommended in chart on page 5.
d. Wind the bobbin in the usual way, but do not pass thread
between tension discs. Guide thread by hand for a smoothly
wound bobbin.
e. Choose the stitch length that gives the most satisfactory seam.
f. Check thread tensions by sewing on a double thickness of the
fabric to be used. Usually the upper thread tension must be
loosened. Sometimes both bobbin and upper thread tensions
must be loosened (Pages 12, 13).

SEWING
ONPLASTIC
FILMS
Set the machine with normal thread tensions and a large size stitch.
Use a fine needle and mercerized thread. Hold plastic pieces
together with cellophane tape or paper clips rather than pins. Sew
corners slightly rounded rather than square.

*Trademark for Dupont's Acrylic fiber. **Trademark for Dupont's

polyester fiber.

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 REPLACEMENT
OF THEBELT
Loosen motor bracket screw, push motor toward
handwheel to loosen belt. Remove belt from motor
pulley. Remove clutch knob screw, unscrew clutch
knob and remove clutch washer. Note position of
clutch washer-it must be reassembled in the same
position. Slide hand wheel out sufficiently so belt
can be pulled out over hand wheel. Install new belt
and reverse the above procedure for reassembling.

To provide proper belt tension, pull motor away from

bedplate to take out slack from belt using finger
pressure and tighten motor bracket screw securely.

CLEANING
ANDOILING
Keep the moving parts free from dust and thread for
quiet and efficient operation. Cleaning should be
done with a small brush.

When machine runs hard or makes excessive noise,

place a drop of KENMORE sewing machine oil at the
points indicated in figs. A, B, & C.

Swing hinged face cover plate open to oil points

indicated at end of machine head.

Fig. A
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Remove arm cover plate to oil points indicated at
top of machine head. To remove cover plate,
take disc out from machine, remove top screws
and lift cover. Fig. B

It may be necessary to clean the shuttle area occasionally.

1. Raise the needle bar to its highest 3. Clean the shuttle race of any lint or
point and remove bobbin case. small particles of thread with a small
2. Push levers sideways from the shu- brush.
ttle assembly and lift shuttle race 4. Put a drop of oil on the center pin
cover and shuttle out by the center of the shuttle and on shuttle race
pin. (see arrows).
Shuttle Assembly
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 Tilt machine head back to oil points indicated on
underside of machine head. Fig. C

To reassemble, hold shuttle by center pin

and fit carefully into assembly opposite the
shuttle driver. Slip shuttle race cover into
place. Snap the levers into position.
Occasionally, remove the needle plate and
clean feed dog with a soft brush.

Shuttle Race Cover Shuttle Shuttle Race 3_

 WHAT TO DO

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION

Incorrect size needle. Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric _page 5_,

Improper threading. Rethreod machine _page 9_.

Loose upper thread tension. Tighten upper thread tension _page 12_.
Irregular
Pulling fabric. Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.
Stitches
Light pressure on presser foot. Increase pressure on presser foot _page 10_.

Loose presser foot. Reset presser foot _page 11_.

Unevenly wound bobbin. Rewind bobbin _page 7_.

Pulling fabric. Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.

Breaking Incorrect size needle. Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric _page 5_.
Needles Incorrect setting of needle. Reset needle _page 5_.

Loose presser foot. Reset presser foot ('page 11_.

Upper and lower threads not

Bunching of Draw both threads back under presser foot _poge 10_.
drawn back under presser foot.
Thread
Feed dog down. Raise feed dog (page 10_.

Incorrect thread tension_,s_. Reset thread tension s_ (,pcges 12, 13_.

Light pressure on presser foot. Increase pressure on presser foot _pcge 10_,.

Using two different sizes or

Upper threcd and bobbin thread should be same size and kind.
kinds of thread.
Puckering
Bent or blunt needle. Insert new needle ('page 5_.

Loose presser foot. Reset presser foot _page 11_.

Fabric too sheer or too soft. Use underlay oF tissue paper or tarleton when stitching.

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 WHAT TO DO

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION

Incorrect size needJe. Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric (page 5_.
Bent or blunt needJe. Insert new needle (page 57.
Skipping
Incorrect setting of needle. Reset needle (page 5).
Stitches
Tight upper thread tension. Loosen upper thread tension (page 12).

Light pressure on presser foot. Increase pressure on presser foot Cpage 10).

Starting to stitch too fast. Start to stitch at a medium speed.

improper threading. Rethread machine _'page 9).

Breaking Upper
Tight upper thread tension. Loosen upper thread tension Cpage 12).
Threcd
Incorrect size needle. Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric (page 5).

Sharp eye in needle. Insert new needle (page 5).

Improper bobbin case threading. Check bobbin case threading (page 8).
Breaking Bobbin
Tight bobbin thread tension. Loosen bobbin thread tension Cpage 13).
Thread
Lint in bobbin case or shuttle. Clean bobbin case and shuttle _pages 34, 35).

Feed dog down. Raise feed dog (page 10).

Fabric not Light pressure on presser foot. Increase pressure on presser foot (page 10_.
Moving
Threads knotted under fabric. Place both threads back under presser foot before
beginning to stitch.

Machine Jamming Thread caught in shuttle. Disassemble and clean shuttle _pages 34, 35).
(.Knocking Noise_

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 PARTS LIST
All parts listed here may be ordered through your nearest Sears or Simpsons-Sears
retail store, catalog sales office or mail order house.

1 _ 3 4 5 6 7 8

7O 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

;8 19 20 .21 22 23

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When ordering these parts, please be sure to mention the following references:

1. Model & serial numbers of machine shown on the nomenclature plate. See page 2.
-'2. Parts number _s?, and description is] here.

When ordering by mail, prices will be furnished on request, or parts wilI be shipped at
prevailing prices and you will be billed accordingly.

Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description

1 28775 Shuttle hook (Model 54) 10 1106 Pattern disc No. 6A and B
11082 Shuttle hook (Model 16, 1749) 1107 Pattern disc No. 7A and B
2 13480 Needle clamp (Model 16, 54) 1108 Pattern disc No. 8A and B
26929 Needle clamp (Model 1749) 1109 Pattern disc No. 9A and B
3 *6862 10 bobbins in case 1110 Pattern disc No. 10A and B
4 6510 Bobbin case 1111 Pattern disc No. 11A and B
5 6797 Light bulb 1112 Pattern disc No. 12A and B
6 *6745 Double needle 1113 Pattern disc No. 13A and B
*6550 No. 9 needles 11 1222 Bobbin winder tension disc
"6551 No. 11 needles 12 135 Presser foot thumb screw (Model 54)
*6552 No. 14 needles 9309 Presser foot thumb screw
*6553 No. 16 needles (Model 16, 1749)
*6554 No. 18 needles 13 11191 Clamping shank (Model 16, 1749)
7 1939 Bobbin winder rubber ring 14 40390 Standard zigzag foot (Model 54)
8 2273 Nylon disc 15 3331 Standard zigzag foot (Model 1749)
9 8286 Spool pin 27678 Standard zigzag foot (Model 16)
10 1081 Pattern disc No. 1A and B 16 3330 Satin stitch foot (Model 1749)
1102 Pattern disc No. 2A and B 27676 Satin stitch foot (Model 16)
1103 Pattern disc No. 3A and B 17 3342 Plastic zigzag foot (Model 1749)
1119 Pattern disc No. 4A and B 27672 Plastic zigzag foot (Model 16)
1104 Pattern disc No. 4A and B 18 3343 Plastic satin stitch foot (Model 1749)
(Model 540, 541 only) 27673 Plastic satin stitch foot (Model 16)
1105 Pattern disc No. 5A and B 19 6872 Straight stitch foot (Model 1749)

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 Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. PartNo. Description
20 27674 Straight stitch foot (Model 16) 8939 1-1/16" keyhole template
21 27677 Plastic straight stitch foot (Model 16) 894O 1-1 /16" regular template
22 27679 Gathering foot (Model 16, 1749) 8941 13/16" regular template
23 6914 Motor belt 8942 5/8" regular template
24 6864 Needle threader 1_3 5/16" regular and eyelet template
25 55501 Large screw driver 9_1 15/16" regular template
555O0 Small screw driver 1/2" regular template
26 35083 Buttonhole cover plate (Model 54) 9023 3/8" regular template
36214 Buttonhole cover plate 9020 5/8" keyhole template
(Model 16, 1749) 6830 Buttonhole opener
27 35083 Buttonhole guide plate (Model 54) 30 *6889 Oiler-brush combination
28845 Buttonhole guide plate
(Model 16, 1749)

*These items are not furnished with the machine, but may be ordered
per instructions above.

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SEWING MACHINE

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, iL 60684 U.S.A. and

SIMPSONS-SEARS LIMITED, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Part No. 59950