Adjusting upper tension – SINGER W1240 User Manual
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ADJUSTING UPPER TENSION
turn upper tension regulator to a hig-
lo-
To increase upper tension,
her number.
To decrease upper tension, turn upper tension regulator to a
wer number.
Turning tension regulator from "0" to
"9"
will increase tension. Nor
mal sewing is performed between "4" and "5"
Note: Normal stitches will be performed on the red zone at 4, 5 and
6 for regular cotton threads.
’
Fig.
1
,
Fig. 2
Rg. 3
Proper Tension
Upper Thread Tension Too Loose
Upper Thread Tension Too Tight
* A
inq^b^frii
stitch will be formed with both threads interlock
* When
shown in Fig. 1.
'^ecreasp^'^^
^'9
stitch
for
embroidery
(satin
stitching),
®xpen<;o
tension so that top surface will look smooth at the
'se of the bottom surface.
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