Willcox & Gibbs W542 User Manual

REGULATING THREAD TENSION
Changes of threads, seam width, stitch length,
etc. require re-adjustment of thread tension.
Adjust individual thread tension as follows:
To increase tension:
Turn Nut O clockwise.
To decrease tension:
Turn Nut O counter-clockwise.
ADJUSTING NEEDLE THREAD TAKEUP
In the standard setting, the top edge of Bracket
© should be horizontal when the needle bar is
in the lowest position.
To adjust, loosen Screw ©.
The distance between the line (a) of Bracket ©
and the line (b) of the needle thread takeup
should be 87mm. To adjust loosen Screws ©.
f— Note:
• To tighten the needle thread, move Needle
Thread Takeup © in the (+) direction.
To loosen the needle thread, move © in
the (—) direction.
• Take care not to move Spreader Thread
Takeup © from its original position.
ADJUSTING SPREADER THREAD TAKEUP
The eye (A) of Thread Guide © should come
to the comer of Spreader Thread Takeup ©
when Spreader Thread Takeup © is in its
highest position.
To adjust, loosen Screws © and ©, and move
Thread Guide © up or down.
Fig.l7
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87mm
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Willcox & Gibbs W542 Specifications

General

Brand	Willcox & Gibbs
Model	W542
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English