ELNA eXpressive 970 - Adjusting the Thread Tension

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Adjusting the Thread Tension
Adjusting the needle thread tension
Adjust the needle thread tension by turning the tension
dial.
q Tension dial
NOTE:
If the thread kinks while stitching, turn the pre-tension
dial clockwise slightly to eliminate kinks.
w Pre-tension dial
q
r
e
t
e
q
q
Adjusting the bobbin thread tension
To tighten the bobbin thread tension, turn the adjusting
screw clockwise.
To loosen the bobbin thread tension, turn the adjusting
screw counterclockwise.
NOTE:
When adjusting the tension, turn the adjusting screw
slightly since the adjustment is sensitive.
q Adjusting screw
q
w
Balanced tension
A small amount of the needle thread shows on the wrong
side of the fabric.
e Wrong side of the fabric
Tension is too tight
If the needle thread tension is too tight, the bobbin thread
shows on the right side of the fabric.
Reduce the tension by turning the tension dial to a lower
number.
r Bobbin thread
t Right side of the fabric
Tension is too loose
If the needle thread tension is too loose, the needle
thread forms loops and the stitches look shaggy.
Tighten the tension by turning the tension dial to a higher
number.