Kenmore 1250 User Manual

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Page 1 - INSTRUCTIONS

KenmoreINSTRUCTIONSMODEL 1230/1240/1250 • ZIG* ZAG SEWING MACHINEilijf'SiIf#52917

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section IPage 9CONTROLSTOP TENSION CONTROLProbably the most important control on your machine is this one that regulates your top thread

Page 3 - Knowing Your Sewing Machine

Section IPage ioADJUSTING TOP TENSIONSA perfect straight stitch will have threads locked between the two layers of fabric with no loops

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ADJUSTING BOBBIN TENSIONSBobbin tension requires adjusting less frequently than the upper thread tension.If the stitch is satisfactory but the

Page 5 - 110-120 volt wall outlet

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

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The stitch length control regulates the length of the stitch you select. THE HIGHER THE NUMBER-THE SHORTER THE STITCH.The stitch setting

Page 7 - WINDING THE BOBBIN

Section IPage 14The stitch width control regulates the width of the stitch you select. THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE WIDER THE STITCH.You may

Page 8 - THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE

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

Page 9 - THREADING OF TOP THREAD

Section IPage 16aA.,1 smohasSa^Xo^sScf V W la. ba sa. with .ha Rad mark on .op.fading .ha con.ro,, maka sura naadla is abova .abrio and S.,.ch Wid.h C

Page 10 - CONTROLS

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

Page 11 - ADJUSTING TOP TENSIONS

Section IPage 17OTHER ADJUSTMENTS OF MACHINE IN SEWING ,In addition to the obvious controls of your machine there are other small regulat

Page 12 - ADJUSTING BOBBIN TENSIONS

Section IPage 1TABLE OF CONTENTSSection I Knowing Your Sewing MachineIdentifying Parts...2, 3In

Page 13 - Section I

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

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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

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ACCESSORIESSectionPage 20litTr”!Fig. 1NEEDLESUse KENMORE needles. The size of the needle should conform with the size of the thread and

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SectionPage 21NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHARTTHREAD SIZENEEDLESIZEFABRICPolyester Core/Cotton Wrip Fine Mercerized Cotton Polyester Synthetic Silk A9

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PRESSER FEETThé various presser feet that come withyour Kenmore Sewing Machine aredesigned to help you to do every kind ofsewing easily and perfectly.

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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

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Page 2GAHMENT CONSTRUCTfOIM STITCHESi(Model 1250 only)STRAIGHT STITCHINGSETTINGS:Special Stitch Dial -(Model 1250 only. Special Stitch Variegator- Red

Page 20 - FEED DOG CONTROL

Page 3Permanent stitching-This is the actual stitching that holds the garment together. Much of this stitching is visible on the outsi

Page 21 - PRESSER FOOT LEVER

(Model 1250 only) o^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ 2412 " ^ ': 8 :. , 8-ZIGZAG STITCHINGSETTINGS:Special Stitch Dial -I® ¡¡¡(Model 1250 o

Page 22 - ACCESSORIES

STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCHING (Models 1^40, 1250) SETTINGS:Special Stitch Dial - f®!" (Model 1250 only) Special Stitch Variegator-Black mark ontop (

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Section IPage 2Knowing Your Sewing Machine1. Hand Hole Cover Plate2. Seam Guide Lines3. Presser Foot4. Needle Clamp Screw5. Presser Foot Screw6.

Page 24 - PRESSER FEET

Page 6SPECIAL FiWISHING STITCHESAfter the basic construction of your garment is finished, there are still many finishing touches to be done. To a

Page 25 - Starting to Sewl

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 26 - STRAIGHT STITCHING

Page 8APPLIQUEINGSETTINGS:Same as with Satin StitchingSelect an applique design to be applied to your garment and baste it in place. Sati

Page 27 - (Backtacking)

Page 9BUTTOMHOLINGSETTINGS: .Special Stitch Dial - (Model 1250 only) Special Stitch Variegator- Red mark on top(Model 1250) Red dot to the left

Page 28 - OVERCASTING

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 29 - RICK-RACK STRETCH

Page iiBUTTON SEWINGSETTINGS:Special Stitch Dial -1®[" (Model 1250 only)Special Stitch Variegator- Red mark on top(Model 1250) Red dot to the lef

Page 30 - SPECIAL FiWISHING STITCHES

MAXI-STITCH STRETCH STITCHING(Model 1250 only)SETTINGS;Special Stitch Dial -Special Stitch Variegator- Red mark on topStitch Width Control - 2 to 5Sti

Page 31 - SATIN STITCHING

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 32 - APPLIQUEING

Page 14ZIPPER APPLICATIONSETTINGS;-Special Stitch Dial - i*m (Model 1250 only) Special Stitch Variegator- Red mark on top(Model 1250) Red dot t

Page 33 - BUTTOMHOLING

GUIDANCE For Your Selection of the Best Kind of Stitch For Your Stretch Fabrics.Specially for StretchSTRAIGHT STRETCH (Models 1240, 1250)USEUse on s

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19. Clutch Knob24. Pressure Regulator20.Hand Wheel25. Presser Foot Lever21.Bobbin Winder26.Thread Cutter22.23.Thread Spool Pins Bobbin Winder Tension

Page 35 - BAR TACKING

SectionPage 2FabricSpecial Stitches to UseSpecial Notions to UseNylon TricotStraight stretch or Rick-Rack stretch. (Model 1240,1250) Feather stretch.

Page 36 - STITCHING

Checking Performance Problems what to doPROBLEM^ :PROBABLE CAUSECORRECTIONIrregularStitchesIncorrect size needle, improper threading.Loose upper threa

Page 37 - MONOGRAMMING

PROBLEMPROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIONincorrect size needle.Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.Certain knits and synthetics.Use "Q NEKDLE

Page 38 - ZIPPER APPLICATION

Caring for the MachineCLEANING AND OILINGlever leverShuttle AssemblyShuttle Race CoverShuttleFig. 1 Cleaning the feed dogs with a brush.To insure t

Page 39 - V V V V V

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

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Section IVPacjo 3PARTS LIST

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Section 17Page 4PARTS LISTAll parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co. or Simpsons-Sears Limited store or servi

Page 42 - PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION

SEWING MACHINENow that you have purchased your Sewing Machine, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact

Page 43 - Caring for the Machine

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

Page 44 - OILING UNDERSIDE

Section IPage 5REMOVING BOBBIN CASE FROM SHUTTLE1. Turn hand wheel to raise needle to its highest position. Lift hand hole cover plate.2.

Page 45 - PARTS LIST

Section IPage 6WINDING THE BOBBINoeoo01. Release clutch by turning clutch knob toward you.2. Draw thread from spool through bobbin winder t

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Section IPage 7THREADING THE BOBBIN CASEe0o1. Insert bobbin into bobbin case making sure thread is coming from bobbin as shown.2. Pull thr

Page 47 - SEWING MACHINE

Section IPage 8THREADING OF TOP THREADFig32.Place thread on spool pin as shown, with the thread coming from the back of the spool (Fig.

Related models: 1230 | 1240 |

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