20 Most Recent Kenmore Drop-In Bobbin 505S-21BH Mechanical Sewing Machine - Page 8 Questions & Answers

Is the selector engaged can you tell? If it feels loose, pressing it gently may fix it,if not, unplugginh the machine and then opening it to get a look may reveal a loose spring, broken plastic, dried grease, etc. If none of this solves it, let me know.

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Similar model manual, apparently, that may help you. https://c.searspartsdirect.com/mmh/lis_pdf/OWNM/L0908694.pdf

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A link to a download link for a manual covering this machine. https://www.shopyourway.com/manuals/2247?brand_name_search=158.14301

check the position of the direction knob/lever not feeding indicates it is in the neutral position

You may be able to buy a CDRom of it at https://www.ebay.com/itm/KENMORE-158-1357-13571-1525-15251-1660-1947-Sewing-Machine-Manual-on-CD-Disk/161055621700?hash=item257fa9c244:g:VxEAAMXQDrJRzdC8

are the feed dogs up? is the stitch length more than Zero? is it set on the button hole setting?

The presser foot needs to be tightened. Try that :-)

Hi, pre threaded bobbins are a universal fit provide you make sure that your bobbin, whether it be plastic of metal has concave or flat sides This is most important. Just match them to your bobbin and you will be OK. .

your machine will have a flip type opening at the very front of your machine above the area where the needles are attached to the arm that moves up and down ( it usually has the light globe installed in there ) after opening that door you will see where the dog feed is attached to it should also have a spring that helps the dog feed return to the up position when not in use , make sure it is not stuck in any way and some lubrication oil should be used to prevent it from sticking , while using the dog feed release button push the spring in a up and down motion to help it to dislodge

Sears Parts Direct has the manual available as a PDF here: https://www.searspartsdirect.com/manual/64fxv1waol-000582/kenmore-38515516000-mechanical-sewing-machine . ManualsLib also has the manual: https://www.manualslib.com/products/Kenmore-385-15516000-6021652.html . If you'd like a print copy without using your printer or going to a print shop, one source is https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/kenmore-385-15516-sewing-machine-parts.aspx?sort.ss_cat_sort=desc&index=44 . I hope this helps. Cindy Wells

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what is the problem?

Yes you should it's ready to burnout or could catch fire, unless you wall plug in is at fault. Try other items on the same outlet just to be sure. :-)

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