Singer 4671 - Adjusting Thread Tension; Understanding Tension Settings

ADJUSTING
THREAD
TENSION
The
thread
tension
on your
sewing
machine
has
been pre
set in
the auto
position
to
suit most
sewing
applicationis
This auto
tension
feature
eliminates
the
need
for
you
to adjust
the
tension lever
for
the majority
of your
sewing
projects
Proper
tension
will
produce
identical
sUitches
on
both
the front
and
back
of
1
your
fabric
(1)
Too
much tension
wilt
produce
a tight
2
stitch,
causing
a
puckered
seam
(2)
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i
Adjust
tension
by
moving
lever
up
toward
a
looser
--
setting
Too
little
tension
will
produce
a loose
a
stitch,
causing
loops
in your
seamns
(3)
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n1r6Adjust
lension
by moving
lever
down
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~~toward
a tighter
-''t"
setting