4-5. Adjusting the thread tension
4-5-1. Adjusting the needle thread tension
1) Turn thread tension No. 1 nut ❶ clockwise (in di-
rection A), to shorten the thread length remaining
on the needle after thread trimming or counter-
clockwise (in direction B), to lengthen the thread
length.
2) Turn thread tension nut ❷ clockwise (in direction
C) to increase or counterclockwise (in direction D)
to reduce the needle thread tension.
B
A
❶
❷
C
D
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E
❸
4-5-2. Adjusting the bobbin thread tension
1) Turn tension adjusting screw ❸ clockwise (in
direction E) to increase or counterclockwise (in
direction F) to reduce the bobbin thread tension.
F