SINGER 14T968DC - Manual (Page 47)

Tension is automatically set when seiecting the
desired stitch type with the Auto Tension Dial (ATD).
Tension may be fine tuned with the Fine Tuning Levers
according to the following variables:
1) Type and thickness of fabric
2) Needle size
3) Size, type and fibre content of thread
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Set auto tension dial to A as shown on illustration and test
sew on a sample of your fabric.
When the upper looper thread lies on the underside of
the fabric;
-Move the upper looper thread tension fine tuning lever
(green) toward a higher position.
- Or, move lower looper thread tension fine tuning lever
(red) to a lower position.
When the lower looper thread appears on the top of
the fabric;
-Move the lower looper thread tension fine tuning lever
(red) toward a higher position.
- Or, move the upper looper thread tension fine tuning lever
(green) toward a lower position.
When the left needle thread tension is too loose;
-Move the needle thread tension fine tuning lever (orange)
toward a higher position.
When the right needle thread tension is too loose;
-Move the right needle thread tension fine tuning lever
(blue) toward a higher position.
Left needle thread
Right Needle thread
Upper looper thread
Topside
Lower looper thread
Underside
Left needle thread
Right Needle thread
Upper looper thread
Topside
Lower looper thread
Underside
Left needle thread
Right Needle thread
Upper looper thread
Topside
Lower looper thread
Underside
NEEDLE POSITION
SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB N
STITCH LENGTH 2~4
N/A
Fabric
Tension Dial
Orange Blue Green Red Brown
Medium weight
Left needle thread
Right Needle thread
Upper looper thread
Topside
Lower looper thread
Underside
Left needle thread
Right Needle thread
Upper looper thread
Topside
Lower looper thread
Underside
SPREADER
How to Balance
7) 4-thread Ultra Stretch Mock Safety Stitch
Correct Balance
ATD:A