handi quilter Infinity 26 - Easy-Touch Tension System

HQ Innity User Manual | 33
Puckering, gathers, and thread breakage occur when the top tension is too ght. Loops and thread nests
occur when the top thread tension is too loose. Tension may need to be adjusted depending on the fabric,
thread, or bang you are using on the project.
 NOTE: Top tension should be adjusted aer the bobbin case foundaon tension adjustment is
m ad e .
 NOTE: Dark threads will be thicker (because of dye) than light threads of the same weight. The type
or brand of thread may also aect tension sengs. Each me you change threads, you should check
your tension.
 ONLINE: For more informaon about adjusng the top-thread tension, watch the video Adjusng
the Top-thread Tension at: hp://www.handiquilter.com/videos/hq-innity/233/.
 IMPORTANT: Before adjusng your top tension remember to pull the top thread up into the tension
discs (ossing the thread) or it will oat outside the discs providing lile or no top tension. This
could cause signicant tension or thread nesng problems on the boom side of the quilt.
The Innity can also save a top tension seng for up to three types of thread. For more informaon about
seng the top tension presets, see To customize the top tension presets in the Machine Sengs secon of
t h i s m an u al .
Machine Quilting Tip: Test the tension settings before quilting
The best way to make sure the top and boom tension sengs are balanced is by quilng.
We keep 4-inch squares of light solid fabric on hand to place at the side of the quilt on the
extra bang and backing. Then quilt some loops and swirls and look at the stches on top
and underneath to ensure the tension looks good. Fine tune the tension as needed.
 NOTE: The video camera mounted below the quilt is a great way to see the stching on the back of
the quilt and verify that you have good tension sengs.
To adjust the top tension
1 . Test stching with a scrap of fabric placed on the extra bang and backing at the side of the quilt.
The number on the
tension buon displays
the current tension
seng. It changes
as you increase or
decrease tension.
Press to increase top-
thread tension.
Press to decrease top-
thread tension.