Adjusting The Tension; 2-Thread Rolled Hem, Standard; Correct Tension Setting; 3-Thread Overlock Seam - Singer S010L Operation And Safety Notes

Adjusting the tension

If the tension of the left looper thread is too tight or the needle thread
tension is too loose:
– Reduce the tension setting of the left looper thread (yellow dial) or
– Increase the needle thread tension (blue and green dial)
If the tension of the left looper thread is too loose:
– Increase the tension for the left looper thread (yellow dial)
Left looper thread
Needle thread
Top side
Underside

2-Thread rolled hem, standard

Note: The following tensions are only recommendations.
Thread tension is determined by:
1) Fabric type and thickness
2) Needle size
3) Thread quality and thickness
(also see „Attaching the converter to the right looper")
Needle position
Seam width head
Stitch length
Use
Left looper thread
Top side

Correct tension setting

Set each tension dial to the following setting and sew a sample seam
using the fabric scrap.
Material
blue
Lightweight fabrics 0
Medium weight 0.5
fabrics
Heavy fabrics 1.0
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Left looper thread
Needle thread
Top side
Underside
R
2–4
converter
Needle thread
Underside
Thread tension
green orange yellow
Converter 5.0
Converter 5.0
Converter 5.0
Material
blue
Lightweight fabrics
Medium weight
fabrics
Heavy fabrics
Adjusting the tension
If the left looper thread is visible on the underside of the fabric:
– Increase the tension for the left looper thread (yellow dial)
– Reduce the needle thread tension (blue or green dial)
If the needle thread tension is too loose:
– Increase the needle thread tension (blue or green dial)
– Reduce the tension for the left looper thread (yellow dial)
Needle thread
Left looper thread
Top side
Underside

3-Thread overlock seam

Note: The following information is merely a guide.
Tension settings depend on:
1) Type and thickness of the work piece
2) Needle size
3) Thickness, type and material composition of the thread
Needle position
Seam width finger switch
Stitch length
Lower looper
thread
Left looper thread
Top side

Correct adjustment

Set the adjustment dials for the thread tensions to the following values
and sew a sample seam on the material you will be sewing.
Material
blue
Light 2.5
Medium 3.0
Thread tension
green orange yellow
0 Converter 5.0
0.5 Converter 6.0
1.0 Converter 6.5
Needle thread
Left looper thread
Top side
Underside
S
2–4
Needle thread
Underside
Thread tension
green orange yellow
3.0 3.0
3.0 3.0
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24-Apr-2020