KenmoreINSTRUCTIONSMODEL 1230/1240/1250 • ZIG* ZAG SEWING MACHINEilijf'SiIf#52917
Section IPage 9CONTROLSTOP TENSION CONTROLProbably the most important control on your machine is this one that regulates your top thread
Section IPage ioADJUSTING TOP TENSIONSA perfect straight stitch will have threads locked between the two layers of fabric with no loops
ADJUSTING BOBBIN TENSIONSBobbin tension requires adjusting less frequently than the upper thread tension.If the stitch is satisfactory but the
Section IPage 12To check the thread tension balance, be sure to use mercerized thread of the same size on the top and on the bobb
The stitch length control regulates the length of the stitch you select. THE HIGHER THE NUMBER-THE SHORTER THE STITCH.The stitch setting
Section IPage 14The stitch width control regulates the width of the stitch you select. THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE WIDER THE STITCH.You may
It is best to begin and end seams with a few stitches taken In reverse. This Is called back tacking. Back tacking fastens the e
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Page 16 bBlind hems are made by using the setting shown above with the Stitch Variegator set with the Red mark on top.You will find tha
Section IPage 17OTHER ADJUSTMENTS OF MACHINE IN SEWING ,In addition to the obvious controls of your machine there are other small regulat
Section IPage 1TABLE OF CONTENTSSection I Knowing Your Sewing MachineIdentifying Parts...2, 3In
Page 1 8FEED DOG CONTROLThe feed dog control is located on the right front of the machine bedplate. There are a few times when you
Section IPage 1 9SEAM GUIDES .Seam guides are printed on either side of the needle plate to aid you in guiding your fabric. THE GUIDE LINE
ACCESSORIESSectionPage 20litTr”!Fig. 1NEEDLESUse KENMORE needles. The size of the needle should conform with the size of the thread and
SectionPage 21NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHARTTHREAD SIZENEEDLESIZEFABRICPolyester Core/Cotton Wrip Fine Mercerized Cotton Polyester Synthetic Silk A9
PRESSER FEETThé various presser feet that come withyour Kenmore Sewing Machine aredesigned to help you to do every kind ofsewing easily and perfectly.
Starting to SewlNow that you are familiar with the controls on your machine and with theaccessories provided for the machine, you are ready to start t
Page 2GAHMENT CONSTRUCTfOIM STITCHESi(Model 1250 only)STRAIGHT STITCHINGSETTINGS:Special Stitch Dial -(Model 1250 only. Special Stitch Variegator- Red
Page 3Permanent stitching-This is the actual stitching that holds the garment together. Much of this stitching is visible on the outsi
(Model 1250 only) o^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ 2412 " ^ ': 8 :. , 8-ZIGZAG STITCHINGSETTINGS:Special Stitch Dial -I® ¡¡¡(Model 1250 o
STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCHING (Models 1^40, 1250) SETTINGS:Special Stitch Dial - f®!" (Model 1250 only) Special Stitch Variegator-Black mark ontop (
Section IPage 2Knowing Your Sewing Machine1. Hand Hole Cover Plate2. Seam Guide Lines3. Presser Foot4. Needle Clamp Screw5. Presser Foot Screw6.
Page 6SPECIAL FiWISHING STITCHESAfter the basic construction of your garment is finished, there are still many finishing touches to be done. To a
SATIN STITCHINGSETTINGS:Special Stitch Dial - 111 (Model 1250 only)Special Stitch Variegator-Red mark on top(Model 1250) Red dot to the left(Model124
Page 8APPLIQUEINGSETTINGS:Same as with Satin StitchingSelect an applique design to be applied to your garment and baste it in place. Sati
Page 9BUTTOMHOLINGSETTINGS: .Special Stitch Dial - (Model 1250 only) Special Stitch Variegator- Red mark on top(Model 1250) Red dot to the left
Page 10Fig, 44. Raise presser foot with needle in fabric and turn stitch width control to 5. Drop feed dogs and lower presser foot.
Page iiBUTTON SEWINGSETTINGS:Special Stitch Dial -1®[" (Model 1250 only)Special Stitch Variegator- Red mark on top(Model 1250) Red dot to the lef
MAXI-STITCH STRETCH STITCHING(Model 1250 only)SETTINGS;Special Stitch Dial -Special Stitch Variegator- Red mark on topStitch Width Control - 2 to 5Sti
Page 1 3DARNINGSETTINGS:Special Stitch Dial - (Model 1250 only) Special Stitch Variegator- Red mark on top(Model 1250) Red dot to the left (Mode
Page 14ZIPPER APPLICATIONSETTINGS;-Special Stitch Dial - i*m (Model 1250 only) Special Stitch Variegator- Red mark on top(Model 1250) Red dot t
GUIDANCE For Your Selection of the Best Kind of Stitch For Your Stretch Fabrics.Specially for StretchSTRAIGHT STRETCH (Models 1240, 1250)USEUse on s
19. Clutch Knob24. Pressure Regulator20.Hand Wheel25. Presser Foot Lever21.Bobbin Winder26.Thread Cutter22.23.Thread Spool Pins Bobbin Winder Tension
SectionPage 2FabricSpecial Stitches to UseSpecial Notions to UseNylon TricotStraight stretch or Rick-Rack stretch. (Model 1240,1250) Feather stretch.
Checking Performance Problems what to doPROBLEM^ :PROBABLE CAUSECORRECTIONIrregularStitchesIncorrect size needle, improper threading.Loose upper threa
PROBLEMPROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIONincorrect size needle.Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.Certain knits and synthetics.Use "Q NEKDLE
Caring for the MachineCLEANING AND OILINGlever leverShuttle AssemblyShuttle Race CoverShuttleFig. 1 Cleaning the feed dogs with a brush.To insure t
Section IVPage 2OILING UNDER TOP COVER PLATE AND IN FACE COVER PLATERemove the top cover plate and swing the face cover plate open to oil points indic
Section IVPacjo 3PARTS LIST
Section 17Page 4PARTS LISTAll parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co. or Simpsons-Sears Limited store or servi
SEWING MACHINENow that you have purchased your Sewing Machine, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact
Section IPage 4INSTALLING MACHINE001. Loosen the two hinge screws under holes in the rear edge of the machine bed.2. Raise hinge pins in the ca
Section IPage 5REMOVING BOBBIN CASE FROM SHUTTLE1. Turn hand wheel to raise needle to its highest position. Lift hand hole cover plate.2.
Section IPage 6WINDING THE BOBBINoeoo01. Release clutch by turning clutch knob toward you.2. Draw thread from spool through bobbin winder t
Section IPage 7THREADING THE BOBBIN CASEe0o1. Insert bobbin into bobbin case making sure thread is coming from bobbin as shown.2. Pull thr
Section IPage 8THREADING OF TOP THREADFig32.Place thread on spool pin as shown, with the thread coming from the back of the spool (Fig.
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