Thread Tension (2 threads) 
 
Correct  tension 
 
q
 
The illustration at left shows sewing results with 
correct tension settings. However, adjusting the 
thread tension may be required depending on the 
type of fabric and thread being used. 
 
w
 
q
 
Wrong side of fabric
 
w
 
Right side of fabric 
e
 
Right or left needle thread 
e
 
r
 
Lower looper thread
 
r
 
 
 
 
 
Thread tension adjustment 
 
*Set two thread tension dials at “3”.
 
t
 
Then sew, and check the thread tensions.
 
y
 
i
 
If the tension balance on the test piece is not satis- 
factory, you can adjust the thread tension with 
u
 
thread tension dial. 
t
 
Thread tension dial 
y
 
Setting mark 
u
 
Loosen 
i
 
Tighten 
 
 
 
 
 
 
q
 
e
 
 
 
 
 
w
 
o
  0 
1
 
 
r
 
Needle/Lower looper thread tension is out of 
balance(1) 
 
The illustration shows sewing results when the lower 
looper thread tension is too tight and/or needle 
thread tension is too loose. 
 
Remedy: 
Loosen lower looper thread tension and/or tighten 
needle thread tension. 
 
o
 
Left needle therad tension dial 
0
 
Right needle thread tension dial 
1
 
Lower looper thread tension dial 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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