Singer 560 - Basic Knitting Operations; Threading the Auto-Tension; Adjusting the Tension Dial

THREADING THE AUTO-TENSION
IMPORTANT:
Before threading the yarn, be sure to set the Card Stand referring to page 20. (Leave the Card Stand at its position even if
you do not use the Pattern Card or Design Card or the knitting machine is not in use.)
Following the numbers given in the diagram below, guide the yarn through the Auto-Tension, and put its end in the Yarn
Clips on the Yarn Rod. Guide the second yarn through the Auto-Tension in the same manner as done for the first yarn if
needed.
f
10-20cm.
~
Adjusting the Tension Dial
According to the thickness of the yarn, select a suitable
number and set it to the notch .
Recommended Tension Dial for the type of yarn :
Cotton or nylon thread .. ... ... 6-7
Thin yarn (2-ply) ... .... ..... 4-5
Medium yarn (4-ply) ... .. . .... 3
Thick yarn .......... . ..... 1-2
Incorrect threading of the yarn through the Auto-Tension
will never assure a success in knitting.
Ch . eck following two points.
1. Correct tension is given to the yarn.
(Check the distance between the tension spring and the
yarn guide- 10-20cm. must be maintained .)
2. Yarn comes out freely from the yarn ball.
It is advisable to pull out a certain length of the yarn from
the yarn ball before casting on.
- 8 -