8. Adjusting the thread tension
(1) Adjusting the needle thread tension
As you turn thread tension No. 2 knob ❶ clockwise,
the needle thread tension will be increased, and as
❸
you turn it counterclockwise, the needle thread ten-
sion will be decreased.
(2) Adjusting the bobbin thread tension
❶
As you turn tension adjust screw ❷ attached to the
bobbin case clockwise, the bobbin thread tension will
be increased, and as you turn it counterclockwise,
the bobbin thread tension will be decreased.
(3) Adjusting the thread remaining length
As you turn thread tension No. 1 knob ❸ clockwise,
the thread remaining length on the needle after
thread trimming will be shorter, and as you turn it
counterclockwise, the thread length will be longer.
(Shorten the thread length to such an extent that the
thread does not slip out of the needle.)
Decrease
Increase
❷
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