ELNA TX - Universal Thread Tensions

Universal
Thread
Tensions
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The
universal
settings
make
it possible
for most
sewing
jobs
to be
done
without
changing
the
tension,
i.e.:
Lower
tension:
red
number
'1",
facing
the
lever.
Upper
tension:
number
5,
framed
zone,
facing
the
guide mark.
If the
tension
has
to be
changed
(for
certain
Nylon
or
metallic
threads,
special
seams,
etc.),
it is usually
the
upper
tension
that
is
modified
by turning
the knob,
as
follows:
A good tension
The threads
are
locked
properly
between
the
two
layers
of
material.
Upper
tension
too
strong
The lower
thread
is
visible
on top.
Decrease
the
tension,
turn
to the
thinner
lines,
between
5 and
1.
Upper
tension
too weak
The
upper
thread
is visible
underneath
the
material.
Increase
the tension,
turn to
the thicker
lines,
between
5 and 9.
If the tensions
are
tried out
for a
particular
sewing
job, do
so on
a double
layer of
a scrap
of
the material
(and
not single),
as will
be the
case
when
the
final
sewing is done,
If the lower tension should have to be
modified
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(certain Nylon
or elastic threads
or special
seams),
turn
the
graduated
screw
with
the
screwdriver.
The
graduation
marks
make it easy
to reset the universal
tension position.