Programming
Service Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 03.0 - 05/2017 111
20.5.6 Setting the needle thread tension (Thr.Tens.) parameter
Various settings can be made for the needle thread tension. The possibilities
are explained in more detail in the table.
Menu item Setting options
FL Tens.Mode Mode for lifting the needle thread tension during active sewing foot lift.
0 Needle thread tension is not lifted
1 The needle thread tension is lifted as the sewing feet are lifted
during sewing
2 The needle thread tension is lifted after thread cutting
3 The needle thread tension is lifted as the sewing feet are lifted
during sewing and after thread cutting
PreTension Setting of the pretension during thread cutting. A value of 0 is
recommended as the pretension is generated by a mechanical tension.
(Value range 00 – 99 [%])
t After Sew The needle thread tension remains closed for a defined period of time
after thread cutting and prevents the needle thread from being pulled
further when the sewing material is removed. Without a thread cutter,
this menu item should be set to a very low value.
(Value range 0.1 – 7.5 [s])