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Kenmore
Mechanical Sewing Machine

Model # 38511803800 Official Kenmore sewing machine

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Janome Bar 525013008
#16

Feed base/dc motor diagram

Janome bar

Part #525013008

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Janome Set Screw 000115201
#13

Front cover/needle plate diagram

Janome set screw

Part #000115201

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Janome Sewing Machine Power Adapter 525808008
#4

Accessories diagram

Janome sewing machine power adapter

Part #525808008

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Janome Sticker 525094003
#9

Front cover/needle plate diagram

Janome sticker

Part #525094003

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Janome Base Plate 525604002
#4

Feed base/dc motor diagram

Janome base plate

Part #525604002

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Janome Sewing Machine Belt 525082008
#13

Feed base/dc motor diagram

Janome sewing machine belt

Part #525082008

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Janome Gear Shaft 525044008
#26

Feed base/dc motor diagram

Janome gear shaft

Part #525044008

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Janome Feed Base 525614005
#22

Feed base/dc motor diagram

Janome feed base

Part #525614005

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Janome Lever Unit 525608006
#1

Feed base/dc motor diagram

Janome lever unit

Part #525608006

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Janome Gear B 525037008
#29

Feed base/dc motor diagram

Janome gear b

Part #525037008

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Most common symptoms to help you fix your sewing machines

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Why does the bobbin thread break in my sewing machine?

Main causes: dirty shuttle race, improper thread routing, incorrect thread tension…

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Why is my sewing machine skipping stitches?

Main causes: dirty shuttle race, wrong thread tension, bad needle timing, damaged needle, using the wrong type of needle…

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Why does my sewing machine lock up?

Main causes: thread bunched up in the shuttle race, bad needle timing, internal drive gear failures…

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Why does my sewing machine make a knocking sound?

Main causes: machine needs lubrication, internal gear failure…

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Why won't fabric move through my sewing machine?

Main causes: problems with the feed dogs, setting stitch length to 0…

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Why is my sewing machine running sluggishly?

Main causes: lack of lubrication, lint buildup, worn drive belt, faulty drive motor…

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Why won't my sewing machine needle move?

Main causes: disengaged clutch, broken drive belt, internal drive gear failure…

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Why doesn't my sewing machine motor run?

Main causes: faulty foot pedal, locked drive gears, wiring failure, bad drive motor…

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Why won't my sewing machine turn on?

Main causes: power supply failure, bad power cord, faulty On/Off switch…

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Most common repair guides to help fix your sewing machines

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your sewing machine.

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How to replace a sewing machine on/off switch

How to replace a sewing machine on/off switch

If the sewing machine is completely dead, replace the On/Off switch using these 6 steps.…

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Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a sewing machine drive belt

How to replace a sewing machine drive belt

You can replace a broken sewing machine drive belt in about 15 minutes. …

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Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a sewing machine drive motor

How to replace a sewing machine drive motor

If the drive motor on your sewing machine runs roughly or doesn't run at all, you can replace it in about 30 minutes usi…

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Time required
 15 minutes or less

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