Kenmore
Mechanical Sewing Machine

Model # 38511803800 Official Kenmore sewing machine

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Kenmore 38511803800 sewing machine, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Base Plate 525604002
#4

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Base plate

Part #525604002

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Feed Reg. 525054001
#18

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Feed reg.

Part #525054001

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Zigzag Rod 525071004
#14

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Zigzag rod

Part #525071004

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Sewing Machine Needle Bar 525606004
#20

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Sewing machine needle bar

Part #525606004

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Threader 525810003
#3

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Threader

Part #525810003

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Foot Unit 525501008
#19

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Foot unit

Part #525501008

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Cam Block 525619000
#5

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Cam block

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Power Jack 525504001
#30

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Power jack

Part #525504001

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Sewing Machine Needle 525809009
#2

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Sewing machine needle

Part #525809009

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Gear Shaft 525044008
#26

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Gear shaft

Part #525044008

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your sewing machines

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

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

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

Main causes: machine needs lubrication, internal gear failure…

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.…

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. …

Repair difficulty
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…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

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