Mechanical Adjustment; Top Tension - ELNA eXplore 240 Service Manual

MODEL:eXplore 240

MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT

TOP TENSION

TO CHECK:
The standard upper thread tension should be 65–95 g when pulling the thread (cotton thread #50) in
the direction of (A) with the tension dial at "3." (Make sure the foot is lowered.)
If the tension is out of the standard range, adjust it as follows:
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE:
1. Remove the front cover (see page 6).
2. Turn the adjusting nut (B) in the direction of (C) when the upper thread tension is too tight.
Turn the adjusting nut (B) in the direction of (D) when the upper thread tension is too loose.
3. Attach the front cover.
(A)
(B)
(D)
(C)
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