Setting The Hook Thread Tension - Dürkopp Adler 806N-111 Operating Instructions Manual

4.10.3 Setting the hook thread tension

Together with the needle thread tension, the hook thread tension influenc-
es the final seam pattern.
Fig. 25: Setting the hook thread tension
(1) - Screw
To set the hook thread tension:
1. Navigate to the user interface Bobbin menu ( p. 80).
 The transfer carriage moves to the side.
2. Press the Stop button.
 The machine comes to a safe stop.
 The safe stop light lights up.
3. Remove the bobbin capsule (806N-121:  p. 32, 806N-111:  p. 34).
4. Check the hook thread tension by pulling on the hook thread
5. Turn the screw (1)
6. Cut off the hook thread approx. 5 cm from the bobbin capsule.
7. Reinsert the hook thread bobbin
After setting the tension, perform a sewing test and re-adjust the hook
thread tension if the desired seam pattern has not been achieved.
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• The thread can be pulled out easily: Hook thread tension too low
• Thread trails: Hook thread tension too low
• Thread is difficult to pull out: Hook thread tension too high
• Turn screw (1) clockwise: Increase hook thread tension
• Turn screw (1) counterclockwise: Reduce hook thread tension
(806N-121:  p. 32, 806N-111:  p. 34).
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(2) - Spring
Operating Instructions 806N-111/806N-121 - 04.0 - 12/2020
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