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Cindy Winslow Posted on Jul 13, 2019
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I can't figure out the diagram that shows where to oil a kenmore 1946.

There is a drawing in the manual, and it points to the special stitch dial, and then has an enlarged view of something. I can not find anything that matches the drawing.

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  • Cindy Winslow
    Cindy Winslow Jul 14, 2019

    here they are - the diagram and then photos of the area

  • Cindy Winslow
    Cindy Winslow Jul 14, 2019

    and top down

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Kenmore ultrastitch series sewing machine oiling and threading

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  • lil sandling Jul 14, 2019

    or can you add a picture of the diagram

  • Cindy Winslow
    Cindy Winslow Jul 14, 2019

    I just posted them - I thought I replied to this, but it added to the main message

  • Cindy Winslow
    Cindy Winslow Jul 14, 2019

    diagram and view from the top

  • lil sandling Jul 15, 2019

    These are moving parts. so if you can run the machine you will see movement oil. My moto is "if moves give it a lube". If you have computer boards be extra careful around them not yo get oil on them. "A drop or two wiil do".. If you have any trouble please email me at [email protected]. I am a seamtress/Tailor.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 13, 2009

SOURCE: I have a necchi 4595, and well I cannot figure out

It's just in the front panel, where the drawing of all the built in stitches are, it's the drawing number eleven from the left, you'll see a zig zag (red) and a straight stitch (black) Select A group of stitches (knob with the arrow) and then select the eleventh stitch (same knob but use the dial, look the manual) and then select zero on your stitch width dial. Hope that helps :)

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 18, 2010

SOURCE: I have an old kenmore

sounds like you have a broken zigzag gear in the top of machine. could be something in the dial is broken . not sure.

Ironfist109

Iron

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  • Posted on Jun 12, 2011

SOURCE: I have a brother xl5031


  • Make sure you turn the Handwheel counterclockwise so the needle is sitting in the highest position before you attempt to adjust the Pattern Selection Dial. The Pattern Selection Dial should now freely turn.
  • The manual indicates that the Pattern Dial can be turned either way but not that it must be turned to the left to use 12-22 stitching patterns.
Regards, Tony

Debbi's Sewing Machine Repair

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  • Posted on May 30, 2012

SOURCE: My singer sewing machine will not do zig zag stitch the special stitch dial is not working properly

it would probably be a good idea to take the machine in to see if there is any broken or worn parts, since it will not do a zig zag stitch

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 13, 2012

SOURCE: I have an old kenmore sewing machine Model # 385

Under top of unit there is a cam with different groves, the selector that runs along it is likely stuck and in need of oiling. If when Turing selector you do not see it move, that's the problem. There are 4 screws that hold that mechanism down, it can be removed shaft then oiled, and make sure the sping is also there and working

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