Mechanical Sewing Machine

Model # 38515218400 Official Kenmore sewing machine

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Kenmore 38515218400 sewing machine, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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38515218400 Sewing Machines
Sewing Machine Set Screw 000111201
#6

Feed rock shaft unit diagram

Sewing machine set screw

Part #000111201

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

Sewing Machine Buttonhole Foot 740801004
#8

Accessory set diagram

Sewing machine buttonhole foot

Part #740801004

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

Sewing Machine Screw 735084007
#10

Feed rock shaft unit diagram

Sewing machine screw

Part #735084007

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

Janome Nut 843014004
#23

Rear/front cover unit diagram

Janome nut

Part #843014004

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

Pin 735071001
#25

Feed rock shaft unit diagram

Pin

Part #735071001

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Sewing Machine Screw 000115205
#12

Rear/front cover unit diagram

Sewing machine screw

Part #000115205

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

Kenmore Base Plate 305604107
#1

Presser bar base plate unit diagram

Kenmore base plate

Part #305604107

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

Washer 000070506
#16

Presser bar base plate unit diagram

Washer

Part #000070506

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

Janome Set Screw 102073003
#5

Upper shaft unit diagram

Janome set screw

Part #102073003

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

Set Plate 732105006
#29

Needle bar supporter unit diagram

Set plate

Part #732105006

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your sewing machines

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

Main causes: machine needs lubrication, internal gear failure…

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

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

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

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

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

Effective articles & videos to help repair your sewing machines

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your sewing machine.

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