SINGER 14T970C - Manual (Page 39)

Two-Thread Cover Stitch Suggested
Tension Settings
Note: * These are suggested tension settings oniy.
* Tension settings are effected by;
1) Type and thickness of fabric
2) Needie size
3) Size, type and fiber content of thread
* Stitch iength for cover stitch should be set at
over N (2.5mm).
Correct Baiance
• Set each tension diai to settings shown at right
and test sew on a sample of your fabric.
How to Balance
• When the cover stitch iooper thread is too ioose;
-Turn the cover stitch Iooper thread tension dial
(yellow) toward a higher number.
When the cover stitch left needle thread tension
is too loose;
-Turn the cover stitch left needle thread tension
dial (blue) toward a higher number.
-Or, turn cover stitch Iooper thread tension dial
(yellow) toward a lower number.
When the cover stitch right needle thread tension
is too loose;
-Turn the cover stitch right needle thread tension
dial (green) or (blue) toward a higher number.
- Or, turn the cover stitch Iooper thread tension
dial (yellow) toward a lower number.
When the top surface of fabric bulges between
needle threads and the seams on the underside
of the fabric becomes tight;
- Turn the cover stitch Iooper thread tension dial
(yellow) toward a lower number.
NEEDLE POSITION
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STITCH LENGTH N~4
Cover stitch right needie thread
Cover stitch
Left needie thread
Topside
Cover stitch
Iooper thread
Underside
Cover stitch
Iooper Thread Tension Dial
Blue Green Red Yellow
Polyester 6.0 7.0 5.0
Woolly nylon 6.0 7.0 0
Cover stitch
Iooper Thread Tension Dial
Blue Green Red Yellow
Polyester 6.0 7.0 4.0
Woolly nylon 6.0 7.0 0
Cover stitch right needie thread
Cover stitch
Left needie thread
V Topside
Cover stitch
Left needle thread
V
Topside
Cover stitch
Iooper thread
Underside
Cover stitch
Iooper thread
Underside
Cover stitch right needle thread
Cover stitch
Iooper thread
Cover stitch
Left needle thread
Jlopside
Cover stitch right needle thread
Cover stitch
Left needle thread
Cover stitch
Iooper thread
Topside Underside
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