Operation Manual

TENSION
OF
UPPER
THREAD
Tension
on
the
upper
thread
can
be
easily
adjusted
by
turning
dial
on
front
of
the
tension discs.
Your
machine,
has
been
set at the
factory
for
even
thread
tension
at
6
setting.
However,
you
may
have
to
adjust
the
tension
when
using
different
threads
or
sewing
on fabrics
of
dif
ferent
thicknesses.
Loosen
tension
somewhat
when
zig-zag
stitching.
The
wider
the zig-zag,
the
less
tension
needed.
Use
3
setting
when
sewing
buttonholes,
monogram
ing and
embroidering.
Test
tension
before
you sew
by
stitch
ing
on a
scrap
of the
same
fabric
and
through
the
same
amount
of
layers.
Correct
tension:
needle and
bobbin
threads
are
locked
in
center
of
seam.
Upper
thread
too
loose:
increase
tension
by
turning
dial
down-ward.
Upper
thread
too
tight:
reduce
tension
by turning
dial
up-ward.
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