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User manual Sears, model 1561

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Model 1358 (A) INSTALLING EXTENSION TABLE For all fiat-bed sewing use the extension table provided with the machine. To install the extension table, simply slide the table along the free arm until the two pins (A) and (B) enter fitting holes in the machine, Lower the support leg. To utilize free-arm feature for sewing tubular material, remove the extension table from the machine by pulling it to the left. II IHII H IIIIII I I IIIIIHIIIIIHI IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I WINDING BOBBIN O ® ® i Iit ® ® !. Release clutch by pulling hand wheel or turning clutch knob toward you. 2. Draw thread from spool through bobbin winder tension disc as shown. 3. Pull end of thread through hole in bobbin as shown. 4. Push bobbin winder shaft to far left position, if it is not already them. Place bobbin onto shaft with end of thread coming from top of bobbin. Push bobbin winder shaft to right until it clicks. Hold onto end of thread. 5. Start machine. The thread that is held will snap. Bobbin will cease turning when completely filled. Push shaft to left to remove bobbin. , Push in hand wheel or tighten clutch knob and remove bobbin. REMOVING BOBBIN CASE FROM SHUTTLE ® ® ® 1, Raise needle to its highest position 4. To remove bobbin case from shuttle, pull rotating hand wheel toward you. open latch of bobbin case. 2. Remove the extension table from machine 5. Pull bobbin case straight out of shuttle. by pulling it to the left. 6. Release the latch and bobbin wilt come 3. Open shuttle cover. out from bobbin case. I HI I II I IIII IMH INSERTING BOBBIN INTO BOBBIN CASE ® , With the bobbin case in your left hand, place the bobbin into it with the thread running clockwise. * Feed the thread through the slot in the case. 3. Pull the thread under the tension plate. 4. Draw 3 to 4 inches of thread from bobbin, INSERTING BOBBIN CASE INTO SHUTTLE i With locating pin straight up, hold the . Make sure the locating pin fits into the latch open, and slide the bobbin case on locating groove at the top of the shuttle. to the center spindle of the shuttle. Release the latch to lock the bobbin case into place. IIIIIIII IIIII IIIII I IIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII THREADING TOP THREAD ........... Raise thread take-up lever to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you. Raise presser foot lever. Place thread spool on spool pin, 2_ Draw thread through thread guide 1. Holding spool stationary with right hand, pull thread throughthe end of the thread the tension discs. Pull taut with the left hand. 3_ 10 This will pull the spring wire up and past the end of the hook. The thread will then slip into the hook when the spring is released. Draw thread up through thread guide 4 take- up lever 5 and down through lower thread guides 6, 7, 8 to needle. The needle must be threaded from front to rear, Draw 3 to 4 inches of thread through the eye of needle. .... IIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIII II II IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII PICKING UP BOBBIN THREAD 1. Raise presser foot lever. Hold needle thread loosely in left hand and rotate handwheel toward you one complete turn. . Bring bobbin thread up by pulling upper thread. ® 3. 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 thread through needle ? 2. Is thread tangled around needle ? 3. Is there 3 to 4 inches of thread coming out of bobbin case ? 4. Is thread from bobbin case tangled ? j IIIIII UlIHHHIIIIIII IIIIII q> An ideal straight stitch will have threads locked between the two layers of fabric. Upper thread too tight ® Decrease tension Upper thread too loose ® Increase Tension ) Increase Decrease ADJUSTING TOP THREAD TENSION Probably the most important control on your machine is this one that regulates your top thread tension. There are many reasons for having to reset your tension. The best tension for one fabric may not I_e correct for another. The required tension depends upon the stiffness of the fabric, thickness of the fabric, numbers of layers of fabric being sewn, as well as the type of stitch you are making. It is best to test the stitching on a scrap of the fabric you are using before starting to make a garment. Use the straight stitch function as shown at the right. ADJUSTING BOBBIN THREAD TENSION When stitching is unsatisfactory in figures 2 and 3 above, adjust the upper thread tension. LOWER THREAD TENSION REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT LESS FREQUENTLY THAN THE UPPER THREAD TENSION. When stitch is satisfactory, as in Fig. 1 and seam is badly puckered, the cause may be tight tensions and both upper and lower may have to be adjusted. When adjusting the tension on the bobbin case, make slight adjustments with a screwdriver. 12 I I ! IIII STITCH SELECTOR There are certain types of stitches that are are made by this machine are illustrated on used more often than others in your garment the stitch selector dial. You can obtain your construction. Because of their frequent use, desired stitch by s...