Balanced Thread Tension; Auto-Thread Tension; Manual Thread Tension Adjustment - Janome Memory Craft 4400 Instruction Book

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Balanced Thread Tension

• Auto-thread tension

When the thread tension dial is set at " AUTO " for
automatic thread tension, the green light will be on.
The balanced thread tension is set automatically.
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Set " AUTO " mark of thread tension dial with the
indication line.
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Green light on or off.
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Display screen shows " AUTO ".
For straight stitch sewing, both needle and bobbin threads
will join at the middle of the fabric.
For zigzag stitch sewing, the needle thread will appear
slightly on the wrong side of the fabric.
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Balanced thread tension:
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Wrong side of fabric
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Right side of fabric
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Bobbin thread
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Top thread (needle thread)

• Manual thread tension adjustment

If the thread tension doesn't balance, set the thread
tension dial at 0 to 9 and green light will disappear and
you can adjust the desired thread tension setting manually.
The screen shows the recommended tension setting for
normal sewing.
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If the top thread is too tight, the bobbin thread appears
on the right side of the fabric.
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Wrong side of fabric
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Right side of fabric
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Bobbin thread
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Top thread (needle thread)
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Display screen tension setting
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Turn the thread tension dial in the direction of the
arrow to decrease the number.
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If the top thread is too loose, the bobbin thread
appears on the underside of the fabric.
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Wrong side of fabric
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Right side of fabric
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Bobbin thread
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Top thread (needle thread)
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Display screen tension setting
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Turn the thread tension dial in the direction of the
arrow to increase the number.