Caution, Adjusting the upper thread tension – Brother SB7050E User Manual

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EMBROIDERY

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CAUTION

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Press

(Back key) to return to the

previous screen.

Memo

z When the machine is turned off, the layout

returns to the original setting.

z You can also check the pattern size and

distance from the center by pressing

after beginning embroidering.

z The embroidery patterns you have edited or

adjusted can be saved in the machine’s
memory. For details, refer to "Saving
patterns" (page 75).

Adjusting the upper thread
tension

It is very difficult to rip out embroidery designs if the
thread tension is incorrect. To prevent damage to the
project fabric, it is a good idea to use a scrap of the
same fabric to check the adjustment of the thread
tension, etc.

The upper thread tension is changed using the thread
tension dial.
When doing machine embroidery, the tension dial
should be set somewhere between 2 to 6.

a Loose (Decrease thread tension)
b Tight (Increase thread tension)
c Upper thread tension dial

Memo

z If the stitches appear loose, turn the tension

up one notch and resew.

Correct thread tension

The thread tension is correct when upper thread
slightly appears on the wrong side of fabric.

a Right side of fabric
b Wrong side of fabric

Upper thread is too tight

The lower thread will be visible on the right side of
fabric. If this occurs, decrease the upper thread
tension.

a Right side of fabric
b Wrong side of fabric

Upper thread is too loose

The upper thread has slack. If this occurs, increase
the upper thread tension.

a Right side of fabric
b Wrong side of fabric

Note

z If the upper thread is not threaded correctly

or the bobbin is not installed correctly, it
may not be possible to set the correct thread
tension. If the correct thread tension cannot
be achieved, rethread the upper thread and
insert the bobbin correctly.

z If the tension dial is set extremely low, the

machine may stop stitching during
embroidering. This is not a sign that
anything's broken. Simply increase the
tension slightly to continue embroidering.

Never lower the needle when the

embroidery frame is moving. The needle
may break or bend.

When you have revised the pattern, check

the display of available embroidery
frames and use an appropriate frame. If
you use an embroidery frame not
displayed as available for use, the
embroidery foot may strike the frame and
possibly cause injury.

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