Singer 6233 Manual page 21

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Some Special Stitch patterns may
proper tension for your application,
be using.
require looser thread tension than others. To find the
make a test sample with the thread and fabric you will
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Adjusting Stitch Balance
You can change the appearance of Special Stitch patterns 11,12 and 13/14, numbered in red
on the display panel, byturning the stitch balance ring.
Proper tension produces a smooth, even
stitch (1).
Too much tension will produce a tight stitch
(2), causing fabric to pucker. Adjust tension
by moving lever up toward a looser " - "
setting.
Too little tension will produce a loose stitch
(3), causing loops in your pattern. Adjust
tension by moving lever down toward a
tighter"+"setting.
By turning the stitch balance ring (1) behind
the pattern selector dial(2), a correctly bal.
anced fagotingstitch #12 should appear as
illustrated (3).
When stitches are too close together (4),
separate them by turning the stitch balance
ring to the right.
When stitches are too far apan (5), bring
them closer together by turning the stitch
balance ring to the left.
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