Singer 263-1 - LOWER THREADING; REGULATING TENSION ON THREADS; REGULATING PRESSURE ON THE MATERIAL

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Pass thread from unwinder through threading points Draw about two inches of thread from front to rear
as indicated In Fig. 9. through eye of looper, to start the sewing.
Rear View
Fig. 9. Threading the Looper Thread
Fig. 10. Needle Thread Tension
Fig. 11. Looper Thread Tension
REGULATING TENSION ON THREADS
Tension on thread should be as light as possible
while still sufficient to set the stitch in material.
Regulate needle thread tension only when presser
foot is down.
To adjust, turn thumb nut at front of tension discs,
shown in Figs. 10 and 11 as required.
REGULATING PRESSURE ON THE MATERIAL
Presser foot pressure on material should be as
light as possible while still sufficient to insure cor
rect feeding.
To adjust, loosen lock nut shown in Fig. 12 and
turn thumb screw toward right to increase pressure or
toward left to
decrease pressure.
Tighten lock nut to maintain desired pressure.
From the library of: Superior Sewing Machine & Supply LLC