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Balanced Thread Tension

Auto-thread tension

When the thread tension dial is set at “AUTO” for auto- matic thread tension, the green light will be on.

The balanced thread tension is set automatically.

1Set “AUTO” mark of thread tension dial with the indication line.

2Green light on or off.

3Display screen shows “AUTO”.

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For straight stitch sewing, both needle and bobbin threads will join at the middle of the fabric.

For zigzag stitch sewing, the needle thread will appear slightly on the wrong side of the fabric.

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[1]Balanced thread tension:

4 Wrong side of fabric

5 Right side of fabric

6 Bobbin thread

7 Top thread (needle thread)

Manual thread tension adjustment

If the thread tension doesn't balance, set the thread tension dial at 0 to 9 and green light will disappear and you can adjust the desired thread tension setting manu- ally.

The screen shows the recommended tension setting for normal sewing.

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[2] If the top thread is too tight, the bobbin thread ap-

pears

on the right side of the fabric.

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Wrong side of fabric

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Right side of fabric

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Bobbin thread

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Top thread (needle thread)

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Display screen tension setting

[3] Turn the thread tension dial in the direction of the

arrow to decrease the number.

[4] If the top thread is too loose, the bobbin thread

appears on the underside of the fabric.

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Wrong side of fabric

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Right side of fabric

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Bobbin thread

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Top thread (needle thread)

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Display screen tension setting

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[5] Turn the thread tension dial in the direction of the

arrow to increase the number.

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Janome 4800 manual Balanced Thread Tension, Auto-thread tension, Manual thread tension adjustment

4800 specifications

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