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8) 4-Thread Chain Stitch-2-Thread Overlock
Tension settings may be effected by :
1) Type and thickness of fabric
2) Needle size
3) Size, type and fiber content of thread
Note: These are suggested tension settings only.
Correct Balance
Set auto tension dial to I
sample of your fabric.
How to Balance
1
When the lower looper thread appears on the top of the
fabric;
-Turn the lower looper thread tension fine tuning lever (Blue)
toward the "+".
-Or, turn the upper looper thread tension fine tuning lever
(Green) toward the "-".
2
When the right needle thread is too loose;
-Turn the right needle thread tension fine tuning lever (Yellow)
toward the "+".
When the chain stitch needle thread tension is too loose;
3
-Turn the chain stitch needle thread tension fine tuning lever
(Red) toward the "+".
-Or, turn the chain stitch looper thread tension fine tuning
lever (Purple) toward the "-".
Note:
If the tension needs to be increased gently move the tension
adjustment lever toward the "+" mark in increments indicated
by the smaller white dots on the colored fine tuning label on
front cover.
If the tension needs to be decreased gently move the tension
adjustment lever toward the "-" mark in increments indicated
by the smaller white dots on the colored fine tuning label on
front cover.
shown at right and
test sew on a
NEEDLE POSITION
AUTO TENSION DIAL
SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB
STITCH LENGTH
DRIVING CULTCH POSITION
CONVERTER
Fabric
Medium weight
Lower looper thread
Chain stitch Needle thread
Topside
Lower looper thread
1
Chain stitch Needle thread
Topside
Lower looper thread
2
Chain stitch Needle thread
Topside
Lower looper thread
3
Chain stitch Needle thread
Topside
46
Tension Dial
Red
Yellow Green
Blue
Converter
Overedge Needle thread
Chain stitch looper thread
Underside
Overedge Needle thread
Chain stitch looper thread
Underside
Overedge Needle thread
Chain stitch looper thread
Underside
Overedge Needle thread
Chain stitch looper thread
Underside
I
N
2~4
L
USE
Purple
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