NP
RHP
N
SL
2.5–4
ULC
Thread Color Code refer page 19.
2
5
2
2
2
5
5
5
2
5
2
36
Refer page 15
/
Refer page 14/15
Refer page 27
Refer page 14
3 4
6
3 4
3 4
6
6
3 4
6
3 4
6
3 4
2–Thread Flatlock (#11/#12)
PLEASE NOTE:
–
These are suggested tension settings only.
–
Tension settings are effected by;
1. Type and thickness of fabric
2. Needle size
3. Size, type and fiber content of thread
•
Correct balance
–
Set each tension dial to setting shown at left
and test sew on a sample of your fabric.
2–Thread Flatlock wide #11
Medium weight
fabric
Yellow
2–Thread Flatlock narrow #12
Medium weight
fabric
Yellow
•
How to balance
When the lower looper thread tension is too tight or
needle thread tension is too loose;
–
Turn the lower looper thread tension dial (red)
toward a lower number.
–
Or, turn the needle thread tension dial (yellow
or green) toward a higher number.
When the lower looper thread tension is too loose;
–
Turn the lower looper thread tension dial (red)
toward a higher number.
–
Or, turn the needle thread tension dial (yellow
or green) toward a higher number.
Tension Dial
Green
Blue
Red
0
4.0
Tension Dial
Green
Blue
Red
0
4.5