Hi,
On old machines there will be two power cords coming from the machine, one for the motor and one for the light. They in turn plug into a receptacle block with outlets marked motor and light. It sounds like your motor is plugged into the light receptacle. If you can find the block try rearranging the plugs.
Bob
SOURCE: Kenmore Sewing Machine model # c877.15
I have an old Kenmore and here are the directions from my manual: 1. Draw thread from spool through bobbin winder tension discs. 2. Wind thread around an empty bobbin several times. 3. Place bobbin onto bobbin winder shaft with thread coming from rear of bobbin. Push bobbin winder latch against bobbin until it clicks. 4. Release clutch by turning clutch knob toward you. Start machine.
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: Kenmore sewing machine manual for model # 148 12080. (older)
i have a older kenmore sewing machine model #148.19370
SOURCE: lost manual, power cord, presser foot lever for Kenmore sewing m.
I think #39 on this link is the presser foot lever.
http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/getSubComp.pd?modelNumber=3851249180&productCategoryId=1220000&brandId=0582&modelName=SEWING-MACHINE-HEAD&diagramPageId=00004&componentDescription=PRESSER%20BAR%20ASSEMBLY&documentId=00032216&backToLink=Return%20to%20Sub%20Components%20list
#13 on this link is the instruction manual.
http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/getSubComp.pd?modelNumber=3851249180&productCategoryId=1220000&brandId=0582&modelName=SEWING-MACHINE-HEAD&diagramPageId=00009&componentDescription=ATTACHMENT%20PARTS&documentId=00032216&backToLink=Return%20to%20Sub%20Components%20list
If you're looking for the foot control, that is #16 on the first link.
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.
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