Kenmore 385.1695180 is stuck on revers - Sewing Machines

Is the machine running backwards, have you reversed the wiring on the motor.

This could be caused by a couple things. First. Are all of the knobs turning freely? If not it most likely is caused by the buttonhole mechanism being out of sync. That will make the machine not function properly. Second. If the knobs are free it could be the reverse mechanism has seized up and need to be lubed.

The feed assembly is starting to seize. You will have to take it in to be serviced

the reverse button is probably stuck

You need to get it to a repair shop.....it is not the peddal nor the power cable, the run switch is stuck....only a repair guy can help you or you will burn the machine down....

Try adjusting thread tension.

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I'M NOT FAMILIAR WITH THIS KENMORE BUT I WOULD CHECK THE BELT TO SEE IF IT IS STUCK, NOT ALIGNED OR TOO TIGHT. IF IT IS TOO TIGHT THE MOTOR WILL ALWAYS BE OVERLOADED.

Many sewing machines have plastic parts. My guess is if you take the cover off you will find some random chunks of plastic fall out. if you do save them and when you get to the revers switch remove it carefully and make carful not of any springs or cogs it may come in contact with clean the area and look at the pieces (if you have them) and see if you can find damaged parts. The next step is to take a picture with your phone and go to the local sewing machine repair store and try to by the parts. You may have to settle for used but in my case the used parts I found were better then the original. If the parts are easy to remove take the parts with you so you can match them up, When you put them pack together you will probably need some kind of grease you can get white lithium grease from the auto parts store, I buy the can, but thats enough grease to last a life time.
Best of luck
'RR

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If this is the machine you have, that BIG horizontal lever on the right is the reverse lever. You must have some sort of electronic reverse mechanism that is externally mounted. You need to post info on that mechanism.

Take out the bobbin and bobbin case and make sure there is no thread stuck round the raceway