Basic Zig·zagstitching; Setting Selectors - Singer Merritt 2404 Instruction Book

4. Basic Zig-zag Stitching
Setting Selectors
Begin by inserting your zig-zag stitch pattern disc 1
onto your sewing machine, following the steps given
on page 46.
Before turn;ng selector, make sure needle
;s
out of
the
fabrico
Needle Position Selector
Most of your zig-zag stitching will be done in centre
C needle position.
Left L and right R settings are used for special
stitch placement.
Stitch Width Selector
To produce a plain zig-zag or a decorative stitch, the
stitch widt.D_ selector is moved from its straight stitch
position
~---
to any of its other four posltlons, lhe fur-
ther voumove the selector toward the right, the wider
your stitch will be. .
Adjusting Stitch Length
Any stitch length setting from 1 to 4 will give vou an
open zig-zag stítch.
The higher the number, the more open, or farther
apart your stitcheswill be.
lhe area between
O
and 1 on the dial is used for the
adjustment of zig-zag satinstitching, a seriesof closely
spaced plain zig-zag stitches that form a smooth,
satin-Iike surface. (Refer to page4D for information
on satin stitching.)
Bobbin Thread Tension
Bobbin threadtensionis controlledbyscrew A located
on thebobbin case.lhe tensionis set at the factory for
regular sewing and shouldnot be adjusted unlessthe
cornersof a zig-zag stítchcannotbe lockedbyadjust-
ing the needlethread tension.
On those rare occasions when it becomes necessary
to adjust the bobbin thread tension, use a very small
screwdriver. A very slightturn of screw A will change
the appearance of your stitching.
• To inCr8a58 tenslon, turn screw to the right.
• Todecr8a58 tenslon, turn screw to the left.
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