Kenmore 12332 User Manual

PICKnNG UP BOBBIN THREAD
Raise presser foot lever, Hold needle
thread loosely in left hand and rotate
handwheel toward you one complete
turn.
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2. 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 cannot pick up bottom thread by
following steps given above, then check:
1, ls needle threaded from front to back?
2, Is thread tangled around needle?
3. Is there 3 to 4 inches of thread coming
from the bobbin case?
4. Is thread from bobbin case tangled?
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Kenmore 12332 Specifications

General

Brand	Kenmore
Model	12332
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English

Summary

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

MACHINE IDENTIFICATION

SEWING OPERATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS

WINDING THE BOBBIN

Detailed steps for winding a bobbin.

THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE

How to thread the bobbin case correctly.

THREADING TOP THREAD

Step-by-step guide for threading the machine's top thread.

PICKING UP BOBBIN THREAD

How to bring the bobbin thread up to the needle plate.

THREAD TENSION ADJUSTMENTS

Guidance on setting upper and bobbin thread tensions.

BUTTONHOLE MAKING PROCEDURE

MARKING AND SETTING UP FOR BUTTONHOLES

Preparing the garment and machine for buttonholes.

SEWING BUTTONHOLE SIDES

Steps for sewing the four sides of a buttonhole.

ADJUSTING BUTTONHOLE STITCH BALANCE

ZIPPER APPLICATION METHODS

INSTALLING REGULAR AND INVISIBLE ZIPPERS

Guidance for sewing both regular and invisible zippers.

TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON PROBLEMS

IRREGULAR STITCHES AND BROKEN NEEDLES

Causes and corrections for stitch and needle issues.

THREAD BUNCHING AND FABRIC PUCKERING

Causes and corrections for thread bunching and puckering.

SKIPPING STITCHES AND THREAD BREAKAGE

Causes and corrections for skipped stitches and thread breaks.

FABRIC MOVEMENT AND MACHINE JAMMING ISSUES

Causes and corrections for fabric not moving or machine jamming.

MACHINE CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CLEANING FEED DOGS AND SHUTTLE

Instructions for cleaning key internal parts.

OILING UNDER ARM COVER PLATE

OILING THE UNDERSIDE

OILING IN FACE COVER PLATE AREA

PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION

SEWING MACHINE HEAD WARRANTY

Details of the 25-year warranty for the machine head.

ELECTRICAL AND PARTS WARRANTY

Details of the 2-year electrical and 90-day parts warranty.

SERVICE AND REPAIR CONTACT INFORMATION

ORDERING REPAIR PARTS AND SERVICE