Singer 5532 Thread Tension, Upper thread tension, Lower thread tension, Please note

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￿￿Thread Tension

Upper thread tension

Basic thread tension setting: "4". (1)

To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number down.

A.Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing.

B.Thread tension too loose for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial to higher number.

C.Thread tension too tight for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial to lower number.

D.Normal thread tension for zig zag and decorative sewing. Correct thread tension is when a small amount of the upper thread appears on the bottom side of fabric.

If the thread is looping or birdnesting on the underside of the fabric, this is an indication that the upper machine tension is not threaded correctly.

Lower thread tension

The bobbin tension has been set correctly at the factory, so you do not need to adjust it.

Please note:

-Proper tension setting is important for strong seams.

-There is no single tension setting appropriate for all stitch functions, thread or fabric.

-A balanced tension (identical stitches both top and bottom) is usually only desirable for straight stitch construction sewing.

-90% of all sewing will be between "3" and "5".

-For zig zag and decorative sewing stitch functions, thread tension should generally be less than for straight stitch sewing.

-For all decorative sewing you will always obtain a nicer stitch and less fabric puckering when the upper thread appears on the bottom side of your fabric.

-If the thread is looping or birdnesting on the top of the fabric, this is an indication that the bobbin thread has not been threaded correctly.

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Contents 5532 Important Safety Instructions Peligro Para reducir el riesgo de sacudidas eléctricas Importantes Instrucciones DE SeguridadInstructions Importantes DE Sécurité Congratulations Felicitaciones List of contents Indice Table des matières Principal Parts of the Machine Machine à coudre Partes de la máquina Les composantes principales de laPrincipal Parts of the Machine Portacarrete Sewing light Connecting Machine to Power SourceFoot control Control de pedal AtenciónLuz para coser RhéostatTwo Step Presser Foot Lifter Adjusting Presser Foot PressureRéglage de la pression du pied-presseur Ajuste de la presión del prensatelasStandard accessories AccessoriesOptional accessories Standard accessoriesAccesorios AccessoiresPlease Note Winding the BobbinRemplissage de la canette Devanado de la bobinaNo olvide que Veuillez noterInserting the Bobbin Atención Colocación de la bobinaInsertion de la canette Threading the Upper Thread Enfilage supérieur Enhebrado del hilo superiorAutomatic Needle Threader Enfileur automatique daiguille Ensartador automático de la agujaRaising the Bobbin Thread Nota Elevación del hilo de la bobinaPour remonter le fil de canette Upper thread tension Thread TensionLower thread tension Please noteTension du fil Tensión del hiloHow to Choose Your Pattern Comment choisir votre motif Cómo seleccionar su puntadaThree Needle Position Dial Molette trois position daiguille Guía de cambio de posición de la agujaStitch Width Dial & Stitch Length Dial Function of stitch length dial for when straight stitchingFunction of stitch width dial Function of stitch length dial while zig-zag stitchingCadran de largeur de point et cadran de longueur de point Selector de ancho de puntada y Selector de largo de puntadaSewing Straight Stitch Couture au points droits Puntada rectaCutting the Thread Reverse SewingRemoving the Work Couture en marche arrière RemateRic Rac Choosing Stretch Stitch PatternsStraight Stretch Stitch Choisir les motifs de point extensible Selección de Puntadas elásticasPuntada recta flexible Point extensible droitBlind Hem Remarque Dobladillo InvisibleOurlet invisible Making a Buttonhole on Stretch Fabrics E Sew 1-step ButtonholesConfección de un ojal en tejidos elásticos E Ojal de un sólo paso Couture de boutonnières en 1 étapeLeft and Right Side Balance for Buttonhole Équilibrage gauche et droit pour boutonnière Balance a izquierda y derecha para coser ojalesSewing on Buttons Couture de boutons Pegado de botonesInstalling the Removable Extension Table Instalación de la cubierta removible Installation du bras amovibleAttaching the presser foot Attaching the Presser Foot ShankRemoving the presser foot Attaching the edge/ quilting guideColocación del portaprensatelas Installer le support du pied presseurNEEDLE, Fabric Selection Needles Explanation Type of Fabric Needle/ Fabric/ Thread ChartNota Guía de selección de agujas/ telas/ hilosTissus FIL Tout Usage Table de correspondance de laiguille, du tissu et du filHow To Drop Feed Dog Comment abaisser les griffes dentraînement Ocultar dientes transportadoresInserting & Changing Needles Insertion et changement daiguille Colocación y cambio de agujasChanging the Bulb Changement de lampoule Cambio de la bombillaCorrection ProblemCause Solución Problemas y solucionesProblema Causa Problème SolutionGuide de dépannage 021Q6D0101 Dec/11 Singer 5532Q60DST/A5
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