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
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SOURCE: My Sears Kenmore, 2 years old washing machine is ripping clothes
If this has a paddle,check it for a sharp edge,also make sure it is not loose, the top cap should be able to be pulled off to see the locking
bolt,and you can check to see if it has loosened.
Feel everywhere on the inside of the washer for a edge that might be catching your cloths. You can also try the gentle cycle and see if it does not rip them.
You did not post the model# ,so I have no clue what style it is.
SOURCE: operator and parts manual for a Sears Kenmore
First, see the Sears parts site for your washer:
http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/index.action
Enter your model number and you'll see a list of major sub-components with diagrams and parts.
The model number usually starts with 110.########
To the right of the sub-components list is usually a section where you can see and download PDF operating manuals.
If this is a basic Whirlpool / Kenmore top load, direct drive washer, following are two Whirlpool PDF locations.
The first is the installation and operations manual and the second is a parts list for their top load direct drive commercial washers, (consumer models use the same part numbers).
https://secured.whirlpool.com/Service/SrvTechAdm.nsf/2cd44500d572193285256a45004fd9d6/f7e2147fa98b28cf85257122007475cb/$FILE/L-55.pdf
http://shared.whirlpoolcorp.com/assets/pdfs/literature/Repair%20Part%20List%20-%20W10114743.pdf
SOURCE: I need a manual for a Sears Kenmore sewing machine model 148.231
Try www.sewing-machine-manuals.com and click on relics and don't be put off by the word relics
SOURCE: Need manual: Kenmore sewing machine 158.9
Those books are long since out of print. Try contacting sewing machine stores who stock old instruction books. Many shops do this. Or try eBay.
http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=instruction+book+kenmore+sewing&_sacat=0&_trksid=p3286.m270.l1313&_odkw=instruction+book+sears+kenmore+sewing&_osacat=0
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