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Adjusting the Thread Tension 53

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Changing the upper thread tension
The tension is changed using the thread tension dial
on the left side of the sewing machine.
aTest the stitching using a scrap of the actual
fabric to be used.
bReferring to the illustration below, turn the
thread tension dial on the left side of the
sewing machine.
The larger the number is, the greater the upper
thread tension.
aThread tension dial
cTest it until the thread tension is suitable.
Memo
zRecommended tension setting for normal
stitching is 3-4-5 within the shaded area of
the upper tension dial.
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Tight
Loose