Singer TS - ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION

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ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION
• Thread tension of your machine has been preset at factory to suit most sewing applications
But some threads and fabrics require readjusting thread
tension to improve stitch appearance and prevent skipping.
• Adjust thread tension by slightly turning tension dial.
• Always double check threading before trying to adjust thread tension.
• Make a test sample to find a proper tension before sewing on your fabric.
SITUATION
PROPER
TENSION
LOWER LOOPER
THREAD TOO
LOOSE
NEEDLE THREAD
TOO LOOSE
UPPER LOOPER
THREAD TOO
LOOSE
CHARACTERISTIC
ALTERNATIVE
ADJUSTMENT
ADJUSTMENT
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Turn lower looper
thread tension dial
clockwise to a tighter
setting..
Turn upper looper
thread tesnsion dial
clockwise to a tighter
setting.
Turn needle thread
tension dial clockwise
to a tighter setting.
Turn needle thread tension dial counter-
clockwise to a looser setting.
Turn upper thread
tension dial counter-
clockwise to a looser
setting.