[QUOTE=elnan;7205214]Barny, I have a herd of Kenmore sewing machines, but have never seen that 1000. designation, don't find it at the website for
www.searsarchives.com either. When I search for 1000.9714, the closest I can come is a case for one being sold on ebay for about $22, and several posts asking how to thread one. I have one case like that. It contains a 148.1560 that converts to a free-arm. Can you elaborate on the attributes of your 9714?[/QUOTE
elnan, I had a very senior moment when I first posted the request for help. My husband informed me that I was using the case number and not the sewing machine number. Ann 31039 after I found the correct seriel number I was able to find a copy of the manual on the sears site. Thank you so much and each of you for your patience with me. grammasharon.