I'm trying to find out if it has a fuse that I might change.? The whole machine won't turn on (motor, light or anything). I have the little instruction book that came with it but I don't see anything about a fuse. Please let me know what I can check of if I can change a fuse. Nothing smells burned out or anything. Thank you
I had this happen to me once with a new computer machine. LOL I had plugged it into a socket that was attached to the light switch. If your house has such a thing... flip on the switch. ;)
It does have a fuse. More than likely that is what the problem is. Here is a link to how i told someone else to fix this problem. http://www.fixya.com/support/t24549914-a...
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SOURCE: instructions for theading a Sears Kenmore Sewing machine model 158.14000
all machines thread the same. TTN tension,take up, needle.
Beginning
with the spool, guide the thread through the thread guides to the
tension assembly. Pull the thread through the tension assembly and test
it to make sure the tension is working correctly.
(To do this
test,adjust your tension setting to normal or medium or 5 or something
in the middle. Raise the presser foot and pull the thread through the
tension. It should pull easily!! Lower the presser foot and pull the
thread. It should pull noticeably harder.) If it passes this test,
continue up through the take up lever,then down through the thread
guides to the needle. Make sure your needle is fully inserted and
turned the correct way.( If you load your bobbin case from the left
side,the needle rule is normally FLAT to the RIGHT is RIGHT. There are
some exceptions. If you have a newer style drop in bobbin or your
bobbin case loads in the front then the rule is FLAT to the BACK.
To wind the bobbin, guide the thread around the thread guide on
the left top of your machine, then to the bobbin winder. Wind the thread around the bobbin several times, place the bobbin on top of the bobbin winder, push it against the wheel and press the foot pedal. It should stop winding when the bobbin is full or you take your foot off the control
Sewman7
SOURCE: need help to thread our sewing machine.
you really must get a manual for this machine.
You can find manuals online for a small price.
At one time some sites had them for free, but I haven't been able to
find many recently. sewusa.com has some older ones for free. but not
many. you could try the kenmore site as well, if not I'd try to search on
dogpile.com (sewing machine manuals)
Just so you know, your manual is the MOST important tool for any sewing machine, and its worth a couple of bucks to get it.
SOURCE: Manual for Kenmore sewing machine, model 385.12812690
So far I've only been able to find this page. It's $8.00 to download. Considerably cheaper than a new machine!
http://www.sewconsult.com/kenmore_instruction_manual_385_oce_type1.htm
Hope it helps.
SOURCE: machine running slow then just stopped
Grand Lake Sew and Vac does not repair sewing machines. They send them to a repair place in Alameda. Someone comes to pick up the broken machines every Tuesday. Repairs are not timely and can be pricey,
SOURCE: How to thread Kenmore 25 sewing machine Model 385
Hey if you need a new manual go to this link www.ifixmachines.com and dont forget to put this code (150t) so you can get $1.50 discount. Hope this help.. By the way the manual cost only $10. BYE
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