SINGER 771 Touch & Sew II - Manual (Page 40)

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ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION
Adjust thread tension. Chalnstltchlng re­
quires approximately the same needle-thread
tension as regular straight stitching, provided
the same kind of thread is used. When the
tension is correctly adjusted, the chain will be
flat and smooth. Puckers in the fabric and
qlnched loops indicate too much tension; turn
tension dial to a lower number. Large, irregu­
lar loops indicate too little tension; turn ten­
sion dial to a higher number.
REMOVING THE STITCHING
Chainstitching can be removed smoothly and
cleanly in seconds by freeing the last stitch
formed in the fabric.
1. Simply cut the last loop formed on the un­
derside of the fabric.
2. Pick up the free thread end from the top
surface of the fabric.
3. Pull the free thread end, removing entire
line of stitching,
REMOVING CHAINSTITCH ACCESSORIES
Release thread chain from machine and make
sure needle is at its highest point.
1. Open slide plate and remove bobbin case
cover.
2. Replace bobbin and snap down latch,
3. Remove needle plate by pressing up and
lifting it out toward you.
4. Replace general purpose or straight stitch
needle plate.
5. Open face plate and remove chainstitch
thread guide. Close face plate.
Removing Needle Plate
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