Kenmore Model 385.19110 Sewing Machine Owner's Manual (P/N 843-870-382)

This Kenmore 385.19110 sewing machine owner's manual covers operating fundamentals and routine care. Issued by Sears, Roebuck and Co., this edition carries cover code 843-870-382.

• Machine setup and controls: Power connection, speed control, reverse stitching, auto-lock operation, needle positioning, drop feed lever and free-arm extension table.

• Threading and accessories: Bobbin winding and insertion, automatic needle threader use, needle changes, presser-foot attachment and fabric-to-needle selection charts.

• Stitch adjustment: Needle-thread tension, straight and zigzag stitch settings, needle drop position, seam guides and stretch stitch balance.

• Utility and decorative sewing: Automatic, keyhole and corded buttonholes, button sewing, darning, zipper insertion, blind hems, overcasting, quilting and optional twin-needle sewing.

• Routine maintenance: Light-bulb replacement, hook race and feed dog cleaning, bobbin-holder removal and correct refitting of the needle plate.

• Troubleshooting: LED warning signals, audible alerts and symptom charts for thread breakage, skipped stitches, uneven feeding, puckering and noisy operation.

The illustrated setup instructions make this manual suitable for owners learning the machine's controls and carrying out the routine care described.

Threading, Needle Selection and Stitch Control

The upper-threading and bobbin-winding illustrations identify the thread guides, take-up lever, bobbin winder spindle and tension-disc path. Parts views locate the presser foot lifter and needle clamp screw; the accessory table distinguishes standard attachments from optional items.

The needle-and-fabric chart separates denim needles for dense denim and canvas from wedge-point needles for leather. The tension illustrations compare balanced, tight and loose stitches, helping owners distinguish a threading or setup problem before seeking repair.

Reverse, auto-lock and up/down needle-position controls are explained as operating functions. Coverage is limited to owner operation, adjustments and routine care; internal timing adjustment, mechanical overhaul and electrical wiring diagrams are outside this publication's scope.

Buttonholes, Decorative Patterns and Twin Needles

The automatic-buttonhole section explains the buttonholder and buttonhole lever, with separate guidance for square, round-end and keyhole forms. Width and density adjustment, double-layer buttonholes and corded buttonholes are treated separately.

Machine-setting illustrations pair stitch patterns with the appropriate presser foot. Decorative applications include shell tucking, appliqué, patchwork, smocking, fagoting, cross stitch and pin tucking. The pattern-combination section explains how the auto-lock button is used to combine decorative motifs.

The presser-foot guidance warns that an unsuitable foot can cause needle breakage. For optional twin-needle sewing, the manual identifies a separate needle-plate collision and breakage risk from excessive stitch width, and excludes use of the automatic needle threader.

Cleaning, Stretch Balance and Warning Signals

Hook race views show the bobbin holder, locating knob, stopper and needle-plate guide pins. The care section limits dismantling to the illustrated cleaning work and states that the machine does not require oiling.

Stretch stitch balance illustrations compare compressed and elongated patterns. Lamp replacement guidance identifies replacement bulb 000026002 and includes cooling precautions.

The warning chart distinguishes a disconnected foot control, overload, a buttonhole-foot reminder and an E1 fault requiring repair-center attention. The symptom chart links common sewing problems to the relevant threading, needle, tension or cleaning sections.

Safety: Disconnect the power supply before cleaning or removing attachments, and follow the manual's precautions around the needle and hot lamp.

A Sample of Needle-Threader and Buttonhole Limits

These examples show a small selection of the operating and accessory limits given in the manual. The automatic needle threader is specified for needles #11–#16 or a blue-tipped needle, with thread sizes 50–90.

The R automatic buttonhole foot accepts buttons up to 2.5 cm (1 inch) in diameter.

Searchable Text and Printable PDF Contents

Keyword search and illustration detail: The PDF has searchable OCR text, with recognition errors in some passages and display symbols. There are no embedded PDF bookmarks; small illustration labels are easier to read when enlarged.

One printable PDF contains 105 pages in English, Spanish and French: a cover, 15 preliminary pages, 88 main-section pages including one marked blank, and a closing page. All preliminary and supplementary pages are already included in the total.