5) correct thread tensions for 2-thread overedge – SINGER 14U52 User Manual
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(5) Correct thread tensions for 2-thread overedge
Be sure the threads are correctly threaded otherwise
proper tension cannot be obtained.
Set each tension dial to settings shown below and test sew on a sample of your fabric.
• When using right needle for sewing normal width overedge seams, be sure to remove left needle.
Fabric
Tension Dial
Blue
Green Orange Y ellow
Light weight
0.5
Spreader 5.5
Medium weight
1.0
Spreader 5.5
Heavy weight
1.5 Spreader 6.5
When using left needle for sewing wide
overedge seams, bu sure to remove right
needle.
Fabric
Tension Dial
Blue Green Orange Yellow
Light weight
0.5
Spreader 3.0
Medium weight
0.5
Spreader 3.0
Heavy weight
1.0
Spreader 4.0
Adjust thread tensions to suit your fabric making reference to table below. Make adjustments in
increments of no greater than half a number at a time.
^
When looper thread lies on the
When looper thread appears ^
underside of fabric
on the top
1
Left looper thread \
Needle thread
Needle thread
Left looper
thread
Topside Underside
Topside Underside
Turn
looper thread tension dial (yellow)
Turn looper thread tension dial (yellow)
toward the (+) mark.
toward the (—) mark.
Or, turn needle thread tension dial (blue
Or, turn needle thread tension dial (blue
or green) toward the (—) mark.
or green) toward the (+) mark. ^
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