Kenmore 1940, 1941, 1641, 1625, 1430 Adjusting Bobbin Tensions, Decrease Tension, Increase Tension

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ADJUSTING BOBBIN TENSIONS

Bobbin tension requires adjusting less frequently than the upper thread tension.

If the stitch is satisfactory but the seam is puckered, it may be necessary to loosen the tension on both the top and bottom threads. Be sure to balance them as indicated on Page 10.

When adjusting the tension on the bobbin case, make slight adjustments with

a screwdriver.

DECREASE TENSION

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Turn Counter Clockwise.

INCREASE TENSION

Turn Clockwise.

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Contents Kenmore Table of Contents Knowing Your Machine Back View Installing Machine Free-armtype Installing Machine Flat bed type Converting to FREE-ARM Sewing Winding the Bobbin Threading the Bobbin Case Threading of TOP Thread Adjusting TOP Tensions Adjusting Bobbin Tensions Decrease TensionIncrease Tension Checking Tensions UnbalancedbalancedStitch Width Control Stitch Length ControlReverse Stitch Control Special Stitch ModifierButtonhole Control RED DOT Setting Special Stitch DialSpecial Mending Stitch and Smocking Stretch tVY Other Adjustments of Machine in Sewing Pressure RegulatorFeed DOG Control Sewing LightNeedle Plate Inserts Changing Needle Plate InsertsSeam Guides Changingmulti Purpose Needle Plate Multi Purpose NeedlePlacement of Needle NeedlesNEEDLE, Thread and Fabric Chart Presser Feet SUPER-HIGH BAR TypeButtonhole Attachment Page Construction Stitches Straight StitchingZigzag Stitching Turning a Square CornerStretch Stitching Straight Stretch StitchingSmocking Stretch Stitching RICK-RACK Stretch StitchingElastic Stretch Stitching Overcast Stretch StitchingButtonhole Making Model 1625 onlyPage Buttonhole Making Page Blind Hemming Satin Stitching AppliqueingZipper Application Mending DarningButton Sewing BAR TackingPage Checking Performance Problems What to do Page Cleaning and Oiling Caring for the Mach NEOiling Under ARM Cover Plate Oiling Underside Freearmtype Oiling Underside Flat-bed type PlatePart List Parts List NeedlesSewing Machine Model Number *NAME of Item *PART Description