Kenmore 385.16677 owner manual It tt, Thread Tension 3 threads

Thread Tension (3 threads)

Correct tension

The illustration at right shows sewing results with correct tension settings. However, adjusting the thread tension may be required depending on the type of fabric and thread being used.

(_ Wrong side of fabric (_) Right side of fabric

(_ Right or left needle thread (_ Upper looper thread

(_ Lower looper thread

Thread tension adjustment

*Set all three thread tension dials at "3". Then serge, and check the tension balance.

If the tension balance on the test piece is not satisfactory, you can adjust the thread tension with thread tension dial.

(_ Thread tension dial Setting mark

(_ Loosen

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Remedy:
Loosen lower looper thread tension and/or tighten
upper	looper	thread	tension.
(_ Upper looper thread tension dial
	Lower looper thread tension dial
Looper thread tension is out of balance (2)
The illustration shows sewing results when the upper
looper thread tension is too tight and/or lower looper
thread tension is too loose.
Remedy:
Loosen upper looper thread tension and/or tighten
lower	looper	thread	tension.
@ Upper looper thread tension dial				® @J---

Lower looper thread tension dial

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