Thread tension (3 threads)

Correct tension

(_ Wrong side of fabric Needle thread Lower looper thread Right side of fabric

(_ Upper looper thread

Adjusting the thread tension may be required depending

on the type of fabric and thread being used.

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Thread tension adjustment

Set all three thread tension dials at "3". Then sew, and check the thread tensions.

Thread tension dial

(_ Setting mark Tighten Loosen

Incorrect tension

Needle thread is loose.

Tighten needle thread tension.

(_ Wrong side of fabric Needle thread Right side of fabric Upper looper thread

(_ Lower looper thread

(_ Left needle thread tension® Right needle thread tension

Incorrect tension

(_ Wrong side of fabric Lower looper thread Needle thread Upper looper thread

(_ Upper looper thread tension (_ Lower looper thread tension

Lower looper thread is tight and/or upper looper thread is loose.

Loosen lower looper thread tension and/or tighten upper looper thread tension.

Incorrect tension

(_ Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Upper looper thread Needle thread

(_ Lower looper thread

(_ Upper looper thread tension Lower looper thread tension

Upper

looper

thread is tight and/or lower looper thread is

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loose.

 

 

 

Loosen upper looper thread tension and/or tighten lower

 

looper

thread

tension.

 

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Kenmore 385.166551 owner manual Thread tension 3 threads Correct tension, Tighten needle thread tension

385.166551 specifications

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