Kenmore 385.16677 owner manual Thread Tension

Thread Tension

For rolled hemming and picot edging

Correct tension

The illustration at right shows sewing results with correct tension settings.

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 needle thread (_ Upper looper thread Lower looper thread

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1. Set	the tension	dial as shown on page 58.

2.Serge and check the tensions.

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

with thread tension dial.

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Remedy:

Remedy:

Tighten the upper i_:_: :_iead tension. (_ Upper looper thread tension dial

Looper thread tension is out of balance

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

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lower looper thread tension.

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(_ Upper looper thread tension dial _) Lower looper thread tension dial

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