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Thread Tension Adjustment
The illustration at left shows sewing results with
correct tension settings. However, adjusting the
thread tension may be required depending on
the type of fabric and thread being used.
To begin with, select the stitch pattern key and
sew a test piece.
If the tension balance on the test piece is not
satisfactory, you can adjust the thread tension
manually, as follows:
1 Press Manual key to select the manual thread
tension display screen.
2 Press Thread tension keys to adjust the [+/- ]
thread tensions manually.
Tighten left needle thread tension.
Tighten right needle thread tension.
1 Wrong side of fabric
2 Right side of fabric
3 Right needle thread
4 Left needle thread
5 Upper looper thread
6 Lower looper thread
7 Left needle thread tension
Correct tension
The illustration shows sewing results when
the left needle thread tension is too loose.
Wrong tension
Remedy:
Remedy:
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Thread Tension (4 threads)
8 Right needle thread tension
Wrong tension
The illustration shows sewing results when
the right needle thread tension is too loose.
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