Bernina Bernette Funlock b44 - 3-Thread Flatlock (#5;#6)

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3–Thread Flatlock (#5/#6)
• Correct balance
– Set each tension dial to setting shown at left
and test sew on a sample of your fabric.
• How to balance
When the upper looper thread lies on the underside of
the fabric;
– Turn the upper looper thread tension dial (red)
to a higher number.
– Or, turn the needle thread tension dial (yellow
or green) Toward a lower number.
PLEASE NOTE:
– These are suggested tension settings only.
– Tension settings are effected by;
1. Type and thickness of fabric
2. Needle size
3. Size, type and fiber content of thread
3–Thread Flatlock wide #5
Medium weight
fabric
Tension Dial
Yellow Green Blue Red
0 4.0 7.5
3–Thread Flatlock narrow #6
Medium weight
fabric
Tension Dial
Yellow Green Blue Red
0 4.5 7.5
When the upper looper thread tension is too loose;
– Turn the upper looper thread tension dial (blue)
toward a higher number.
– Or, turn the needle thread tension dial (yellow
or green) toward a lower number.
When the needle thread tension is too loose;
– Turn the needle thread tension dial (yellow or
green) toward a higher number.
– Or, turn the upper looper thread tension dial
(blue) toward a lower number.
Thread Color Code refer page 19.
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NP
/
Refer page 15
RHP
N
Refer page 14/15
SL
2.5–4
Refer page 27
ULC
– Refer page 14
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