Kenmore 18221 Support Question
Kenmore 18221 Support Question
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Question posted by jeanandmarv on May 9th, 2014
Kenmore Sewing Machine Model 158.17530.
as above: Older "cam" sewing machine that I LOVE! Model 158.17530 Need manual and or instructions how to adjust the tension. Thank you. Jean S
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Answer #1: Posted by online24h on May 10th, 2014 6:20 AM
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Hello
You can buy the manual for 14.99 on the link below
sewingpartsonline.com/instruction-manual-kenmore-158-17530.aspx
You can watch the video below ( how to adjust the tension.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es24cH-uRQU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Hope this will be helpful
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Related Kenmore 18221 Manual Pages
Owners Manual - Page 1
www.sears.com ®
SEWING MACHINE Owner's Manual
MAQUINA DE COSER Manual de Instrucciones
MACHINE .ikCOUDRE Manuel d'instructions
Model, Modelo, Modele 385.18221
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505-800-226
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Owners Manual - Page 2
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mended by pulling on cord. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it has been
dropped or damaged, or dropped into any
other adjustments mentioned in . Replace bulb with any adjustment in the needle area, such as described in this owner's manual. 3. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety...
Owners Manual - Page 5
Kenmore Sewing Machine Warranty
Full 25Year Warranty on Sewing Machine Die-Cast Metal Frame For 25 years from the ... purchase, Sears will provide:
free mechanical adjustments necessary for the proper operation of this sewing machine, except for normal machine care maintenance as described in the owner's manual free replacement of this sewing machine exterior if they are only included in the...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... Needle Thread Tension for sewing 74 • To sew 74-78
• How to adjust buttonhole stitch density 78 Corded Buttonhole 80
Manual Buttonhole (Option 82
• To sew
82
Automatic Buttonhole (Option 84-90
• Buttonhole style and size 84 • To sew 86-90
• To adjust stitch density 90 SECTION VIII. CARE OFYOUR MACHINE
Replacing the...
Owners Manual - Page 14
...take-up lever _0_Thread tension dial
_ Face cover
@ ...adjusting lever
_9_Carrying handle @0H_andwheel
@ Stitch pattern selector
@ Feed balancing dial @ Power switch
@ Machine socket
@_Nomenclature plate
@_Drop feed dog lever @_Free-arm
@ Buttonhole lever
@_Presser foot lifter
_0_Thumb screw
@ Presser foot
@ Needle clamp screw
@ Snap-on button @ Foot control
NOTE:
Sewing machine...
Owners Manual - Page 16
...Model Number of Machine
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7
8
9
10
Ref. No.
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4 Available Accessories and Attachments
To order parts and accessories listed below, call: 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) 6 am - 11 pm, CST, 7 days a week
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When ordering parts and accessories, provide the following
information:
1. Description
*102869107 10 x Bobbin... the machine, but may be ordered per instructions above&#...
Owners Manual - Page 18
... used with thread for the first time, place a waste fabric under the presser foot and run the machine with
Sewing Machine Model 385.18221.
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Controlling Sewing Speed Sewing speed is
intended to the outlet _3_. 4. The harder you press on the sewing
area. When attaching or removing any way. If it still does not
fit, contact a qualified electrician...
Owners Manual - Page 20
... fabric under the foot.
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Thread Cutter
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_i_Thread cutter
You do not need a pair of stretch
may also require the pressure at "1". J
Presser Foot Lifter
/- Extension Table
• Detaching the table Pull the table away from the machine, as illustrated, for regular sewing. m
_i_ Presser foot lifter _2_Normal up position for easy removal of...
Owners Manual - Page 32
Bobbin Winding • Horizontal spool pin
_(1_S'pool pin (2_,Large spool holder _3_Small spool holder
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Lift ... pin \/Additional spool pin _2_Spool pin hole ,(3_S, pool pin felt
The additional spool pin _1_is for bobbin winding, without unthreading the machine, and for twin needle sewing. Insert the additional spool pin_l_, into the hole _Z'. Place a spool of thread. Attach the large...
Owners Manual - Page 34
...hole in . The machine will not sew until the clutch is engaged.
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NOTE:
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The position of thread on the bobbin winder spindle. [] Push the bobbin to fix the
stopper ...one turn or less, so that you can adjust
the position of the thread held in your hand, depress
the foot control. • Bobbin winding
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[] Pull the handwheel out to ...
Owners Manual - Page 54
...reaching pull-tab, stop the machine with margin edge. Fold back the upper layer seam allowance. Increase the stitch length to 4, set needle thread tension to leave a 1/8" (0.4 cm...pins as you go. Sew a seam the
entire length of pin. Zipper Sewing _1_Stitch selector: ,_2_S,titch width: _3_Stitch length: (4) Needle thread tension: _5_Presser foot E:
5 6.5 2 2 to lock. Sew a bottom seam ,...
Owners Manual - Page 56
...) []Raise and release foot, and re-attach it flat over the zipper. Before reaching pull-tab, stop , sew across fabric to about 3/8" to lock. Starting just below zipper bottom stop the machine with needle in reverse a few inches to open the basting stitch.
44 Use seam ripper to clear a path for the...
Owners Manual - Page 58
... length: _4_N, eedle thread tension: @ Pressure adjusting lever: '_6_Presser foot A: _,_7P_r.esser foot F: _8_Feed dogs:
4 to 6 6.5 Any 2 to 6 0 Zigzag foot Satin stitch foot
Dropped
Drop the feed dogs. I II I II
46 To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs
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The drop feed dogs lever is completed, return the pressure adjusting lever to 3 for normal sewing. Feed dogs must be...
Owners Manual - Page 64
...:
3 1 to 6.5 Any 2 to engage the needle thread
tension. Draw a design onto the
fabric with tailor's chalk. Holding the needle thread in your left hand, rotate
the handwheel counterclockwise for normal
sewing.
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WIDTH
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Lower the presser foot lifter to 6 Dropped Remove
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Drop the feed dogs, and then remove the foot...
Owners Manual - Page 92
...them tight. Bring the ends toward you under the buttonhole foot, clearing the front end.
sewing needle. Draw them through a hand- Corded Buttonhole
[] Use the same procedure as the automatic...to the wrong side of the cord used. Remove the fabric from the machine, and cut the sewing threads only. _3_Needle thread (Top thread) _4_Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
[] Pull the loose ends...
Owners Manual - Page 94
... stop the
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machine at " D" by turning the stitch selector.
[] Attach the buttonhole foot [ B] .
[] Pull the buttonhole lever downward as far as follows:
[] Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the needle to its highest position.
Manual Buttonhole (Option)
,_1_Stitch selector:
_] (BH)
/2_ Stitch width:
3 to 6.5
_3_Stitch length:
0.25 to 1.0
@ Needle thread tension:
2 to...
Owners Manual - Page 98
Automatic Buttonhole (Continued)
• Tosew
_!_'Stitch selector:
3
_2_S, titch width:
2
_3_Stitch length:
3 to 4
Owners Manual - Page 102
... behind the machine; Start sewing slowly. Allow the machine to do ...sew a buttonhole.
Align the
marked buttonhole (l_with the center marking on the guide plate (3_just in front of the buttonhole. To release the buttonhole base plate, pull the lever toward you start , increase the stitch length. Line up the fabric with the
measure marking on the
buttonhole foot(2).
"D adjust...
Owners Manual - Page 106
... once a year.
Use quality sewing machine oil.
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the feed dogs _3_and hook race(4_with a lint brush. Oiling the Machine
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Unplug the machine. Cleaning the Shuttle Race and Feed Dogs
[] Unplug the machine and remove the presser foot and needle. One or two drops of oil is sufficient. In...
Owners Manual - Page 108
...machine doesn' t work being sewn.
1. The needle thread tension is incorrectly inserted. 5. A blue needle is too long for the fabric being
sewn. 4. The stitch length is not being sewn. 4. The needle thread is bent or blunt. 3. Page 24 Page 92 Change the bobbin... not drawn to the rear after "drop feed" sewing. 3. The wrong needle is thread caught in . 2. The feed dog ...
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