Adjusting under thread tension, Thread tension, Adjusting under thread – SINGER W311 BBS User Manual

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A

C

A. Perfect Stitch.
B. Tight Upper Thread Tension.

C. Tight Under Thread Tension.

ADJUSTING UNDER THREAD TENSION

All machines are correctly adjusted before leaving the factory,

therefore it is seldom necessary to alter the UNDER tension.

Should

it

become

necessary

to

do

so,

tighten

the

tension

spring

screw

to

increase

the

tension

and

loosen

the

screw

slightly to lessen the tension, using the small screw driver.

THREAD TENSION

(a)

For ordinary stitching, the needle and the bobbin threads

should be locked in the center of the thickness of the

material, as illustrated (A).

(b)

If the tensipn on the needle thread is too tight, or if that

on the bobbin is too loose, the needle thread will lie

straight along the upper surface of the material, as shown

in illustration (B).

(c)

If the tension on the bobbin thread is too tight, or if that

on the needle is too loose, the bobbin thread will lie

straight along under side of the material, as shown in

illustration (C).

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