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q
e
r
w
t
y
Thread Tension Dial
• Correcttension
    The thread tension is adjusted depending 
on  the sewing materials, layers of fabric and 
sewing method.
    For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread  
does not show on the right side (top side) of 
the fabric, and the needle thread shows slightly 
on the wrong side (bottom side) of the fabric.
      q  Needle thread (Top thread)
      w  Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
    e  Right side (Top side) of fabric
    r   Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
   t  Thread tension dial
      y  Setting mark
• Needlethreadtensionistootight
    When the bobbin thread (bottom thread)   
appears on the right side (top side) of the    
fabric, loosen the needle thread tension by  
moving the dial to a lower number.
• Needlethreadtensionistooloose
    When the needle thread (top thread) appears  
on the wrong side (bottom side) of the    
fabric, tighten the needle thread tension by    
moving the dial to a higher number.
z
x
c
Drawing Up Bobbin Thread
z  Raise the presser foot and hold the needle    
 thread lightly with your left hand.
x  Turn the handwheel slowly toward you with 
your right hand until the needle goes down and 
continue turning the handwheel until the take-
up lever is at its highest position.
    Lightly draw up the needle thread forming a 
loop of the bobbin thread.
c  Pull 10 cm (6˝) of both threads back and under 
the presser foot.