Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a Straight

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Stitch

 

 

• Correct

tension

 

_1_Needle thread (Top thread)

 

_2_Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)

 

(3_To. loosen

 

_4_To tighten

 

The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two

 

layers of fabric, as illustrated (magnified to show detail).

 

If you look at the top and bottom of a seam, notice that

 

there are no gaps. Each stitch is smooth and even.

 

When adjusting the needle thread tension, the higher the

 

number, the tighter the needle thread tension.

 

Results

depend on:

 

-stiffness and thickness of the fabric

-number of fabric layers

-type of stitch

Tension is too tight

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,J_ Needle thread (Top thread)

_2_Bobbin thread (Bottom thread) _3_To loosen

_4_Right side (Top side) of fabric

_5_Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

If the bobbin thread shows through on the right side (Top side) of the fabric, and the stitch feels bumpy, turn the dial

to a lower tension setting number to loosen the needle thread tension.

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• Tension is too loose _.1_Needle thread (Top {2_,Bobbin thread _3_To tighten

_4_Right. sideof fabric _5_Wrong, side

If the needle (Bottom side) of th( turn the dial to a hic

the needle thread tensi(

wrong side bumpy, to tighten

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Adjust bobbin tension '_l_Adjustingscrew _2_Increase tension _'Decrease tension

NOTE:

Small screwdriver is not furnished with this machine, but may be ordered. (page 4)

In some instances, you may need to adjust the bobbin thread tension.

Turn the adjusting screw _1_in the direction of_3_when the bobbin thread tension is too tight.

Turn the adjusting screw_l_ 'in the direction of_2_when the bobbin thread tension is too loose.

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15358 specifications

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