Thread Tension (2 Threads) - Janome Air Thread 2000D Professional Instruction Manual

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Thread Tension (2 threads)

Correct tension
The illustration to the left shows a seam sewn at the
correct tension. Note that you may need to adjust the
thread tension depending on the fabric and thread being
used.
q Wrong side of fabric
w Right side of fabric
e Right or left needle thread
r Lower looper thread
Thread tension adjustment
Set the lower looper pre-tension setting slider to TIGHT.
Set the two thread tension dials to "3".
Sew and check the thread tensions.
If the tension on the test piece is not satisfactory, you can
adjust the thread tension with the thread tension dial.
t Thread tension dial
y Setting mark
u Loosen
i Tighten
Needle/Lower looper thread tension is out of
balance (1)
The illustration to the left shows a seam sewn when the
lower looper thread tension is too tight and/or the needle
thread tension is too loose.
Remedy:
Loosen the lower looper thread tension and/or the tighten
upper looper thread tension.
o Left needle thread tension dial
!0 Right needle thread tension dial
!1 Lower looper thread tension dial
Needle/Lower looper thread tension is out of
balance (2)
The illustration to the left shows a seam sewn when the
needle thread tension is too tight and/or the lower looper
thread tension is too loose.
Remedy:
Loosen the needle thread tension and/or tighten the
lower looper thread tension.
o Left needle thread tension dial
!0 Right needle thread tension dial
!1 Lower looper thread tension dial
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