Tension adjustment dial- Page 12

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Tension adjustment dial

There is a thread tension dial for each needle 
thread, the lower looper thread and the upper 
looper thread. The correct thread tension may 
vary according to the type and thickness of the 
fabric and the type of thread used. Thread tension 
adjustments may be necessary for any change in 
sewing materials.

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2

3

4

1

 Yellow marked tension disc is for left needle.

2

 Pink marked tension disc is for right needle.

3

 Green marked tension disc is for upper looper.

4

 Blue marked tension disc is for lower looper.

Tension control

Sewing is possible at position "4" for most 
circumstances. (Standard: SPAN 60/3Z)
If the stitch quality is insufficient, select a different 
tension setting.

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5

3

<A> Tension selection mark

1

 For heavy tension: 4 to 7 

2

 For light tension: 4 to 2 

3

 For medium tension: 5 to 3

If you cannot find the correct tension, refer to the 
charts on following pages.

CAUTION

Make sure that the thread is properly seated in the 
tension discs.