Baby Lock Ovation (BLES8) Instruction and Reference Guide - Manual (Page 17)

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Chain/Cover Stitch Tension Dials
The tension system of the chain and cover stitches are completely separate from the system being
used on the overlock stitches. Unlike the thread delivery system of the overlock stitches, the
tensions of the chain / cover stitch needles and chain looper are adjusted by dials located on the
outer sides of your Ovation.
Chain/Cover Stitch Needle Tension Dial
The chain/cover stitch needle tension dial is located on the left upper side of the machine. One
tension dial controls all 3 of the chain/cover stitch needle selections. Normally set at "5", the dial can
be turned from 0 - 9 to increase or decrease the tension on the chain/cover stitch needle threads.
Increase the tension by turning the dial to a larger number.
Decrease the tension by turning the dial to a smaller number.
Align the number with the indicator mark on the front of the machine near the dial.
Chain/Cover Stitch Looper Tension Dial
The chain/cover stitch looper tension dial is divided into 2 sections - Chain Stitch and Cover Stitch.
The dial is located on the right upper side of the machine. Align the selected tension setting with the
indicator mark on the front right of the machine.
The Chain Stitch section of the looper tension dial has a tighter looper tension for sewing chain
stitch. Select from the row of stripes on the dial for chain stitching. The wider the stripe the
tighter the chain looper tension.
The Cover Stitch section of the looper tension dial has a looser tension for sewing wide,
narrow or triple cover stitches. Select the solid line on the dial for cover stitch tension settings.
The closer the dial is moved to the wide horizontal mark indicates looser tension for cover
stitching.
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