Suggested tension setting – SINGER 14SH754/14CG754 User Manual

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22. SUGGESTED TENSION SETTING

1 ) 2-Thread wrapped edge overlock.

Note; * * These are suggested tension settings only.

♦ Tension settings are effected by;

1) Type and thickness of fabric

2) Needle size

3) Size, type and fiber content of thread

* See page 26 to converting the upper looper

into spreader..

Correct Balance_____________________________

• Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right

and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric

How to Balance

• When the lower looper thread tension is too tight

or the needle thread tension is too loose:

- Turn the lower looper thread tension dial (yellow)

toward a lower number.

- Or, turn the needle thread tension dial (blue or

green) toward a higher number.

• When the lower looper thread tension is too loose;

- Turn the looper thread tension dial (yellow) toward

a higher number.

NEEDLE POSITION

SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB

STITCH LENGTH

SPREADER

►O

Of

2-4

USE

Needle thread

Topside

r looper

thread

Underside (502)

Tension Dial

Blue Green Orange Yellow

Light weigt

2.5

Spreader

1.0

Medium weight 3.0

Spreader

1.0

Heavy weight

4.5

Spreader

1.0

Tension Dial

Blue Green Orange Yellow

Light weigt

2.5

Spreader 1.5

Medium weight

3.0

Spreader 1.5

Heavy weight

4.5

Spreader 1.5

Needle thread

Topside

Lower looper

thread

Underside

Needle thread

Topside

r looper

thread

Underside

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