Singer 281-30 - ADJUSTING TENSION AND PRESSURE; Needle and Bobbin Thread Tension; Presser Foot and Roller Presser Pressure

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ADJUSTING THE TENSION
Tension on thread should be as light as possible
while still sufficient to set stitches correctly in mate-
r io I.
Regulate needle thread tension, as instructed in
Fig. 24. Make certain presser foot Is DOWN during
tension adjustment.
Tighten lock nut to maintain tension adjustment.
Regulate bobbin thread tension as instructed 1n
Fig. 25.
Correct presser foot pressure helps insure proper
feeding of material.
Pressure should be as light as possible while still
sufficient to insure correct feeding of material.
Regulate as instructed in Fig. 26, with presser
foot down.
On all Machines, except Machine 281-5: Pressure
regulating thumb screw is fitted with lock nut. Loosen
this lock nut before adjusting pressure.
When correct pressure is obtained, tighten lock nut
to maintain adjustment.
Machine 281-5: To adjust pressure, turn regulating
screw (with screwdriver) upward for less pressure, or
downward for more pressure, as required.
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~. ADJUSTING THE PRESSURE
f OF THE ROLLER PRESSERS
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Pressure of the roller pressers on these machines
should be as light as possible, while still sufficient
to insure correct feeding.
Regulate as instructed in Figs. 27 and 28.
Fig. 24. Needle Thread Tension
TURN
REGULATING
SCREW---...
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~OR~-TENSION ~ ~ESS TENSION
Fig. 25 Bobbin Thread Tension
MORE ?> 'B. ~ LESS
PRESSUR~J~ PRESSURE
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LOOSEN I
LOCK NUT
Fig. 26. Presser Foot Pres.sure
LESS
Fig. 27. Regulating Pressure of 2D J, 30
Roller Presser on Machine -:.:.:,1.~
Fig. 28. Regulating Pressure of
Roller Presser on Machine 281-23
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