Singer 591D200A - Adjusting the Take-Up Spring; Adjusting the Thread Guard

ADJUSTING THE TAKE-UP SPRING
The tension and the range of move
ment of the take-up spring A may
require different settings depending
upon the size of thread and materi
al used. Heavier thread or material
require more tension; delicate
materials require less tension. Also
the movement of take-up spring
should be increased to ensure cor
rect thread control.
Using a large screwdriver in slot of
stud B, turn stud either over
toward left to decrease tension, or
over to right to increase tension, as
shown in Fig. 18.
To set the take-up spring height,
loosen screw C (Fig. 19) and turn
entire tension assembly either over
toward left to lower take-up spring
and decrease its movement, or over
toward right to raise take-up spring
and increase its movement. Secure
ly tighten screw C.
MORE
TENSION
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
TENSION
HIGHER
LOWER
/
ADJUSTING THE THREAD GUARD
To obtain perfectly locked stitches depending upon the thickness of
material or the length of stich, it may be necessary to adjust the thread
guard Deither to the left or to the right,as shown in Fig. 19.
* For heavy material or long stitches, move thread guard to the right.
* For lightweight material or short stitches, move thread guard to the
left.
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