Brother Computerized Embroidery Machine operation manual Adjusting the thread tension

EMBROIDERY —————————————————————————————————————————————

bSelect the pattern you wish to recall.

Switch screens using (Previous page key)

and (Next page key).

b

a

c

aTotal amount of memory used

bTotal amount of memory space

cNumber of the currently displayed page from the total number of pages

XThe selected pattern is shown in reverse highlighting.

cPress .

To delete the stored pattern, press .

XThe stored pattern is recalled and the embroidery screen appears. You can embroider the recalled pattern.

Note

zCharacters saved from an embroidery card must have the embroidery card inserted in the machine in order to retrieve the memory saved from the embroidery card.

Adjusting the thread tension

If embroidery fails, it is difficult to undo the thread and the fabric may be damaged. Before embroidering, use a scrap of the same fabric to check the adjustment of the thread tension, etc.

To adjust the thread tension, press (Settings key).

Press to weaken the thread tension.

Press to tighten the thread tension.

■Correct thread tension

The thread tension is correct when upper thread is just visible on back of the fabric.

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aRight side

bWrong side

■Upper thread is too tight

The lower thread will be visible on the front of the fabric. In this instance, decrease the upper thread tension.

12

aRight side

bWrong side

■Upper thread is too loose

The upper thread has slack. In this instance, increase the upper thread tension.

12

aRight side

bWrong side

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