Adjusting The Needle Thread Tension - JUKI HZL-X Series Service Manual

6-11 Adjusting the needle thread tension

○ Remove the thread tension cover.
Adjustment procedure
1. Raise the presser foot lifting lever.
2. Turn the thread tension adjustment dial to bring its "AUTO" section to the top.
3. Prepare SHAPPE Span thread #60 and a tension gauge. Thread the base tension and the tension disk.
4. Lower the presser foot lifting lever. Turn the adjusting nut to adjust the tension so that the tension gauge
gives a reading of 0.49 to 0.59 N.
Adjusting nut
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