Adjustment Of Tread Tension Dial - Brother PE-180D Service Manual

11. ADJUSTMENT OF THREAD TENSION DIAL
STANDARD
When the tension dial is set to [5] and a #60 polyester thread held in the tension disc is pulled gently using a
tension gauge, the thread tension should be 0.23 - 0.26 N (23 - 26 g).
ADJUSTMENT
1. Set the tension dial to [5].
2. Raise the presser foot lever, pass a #60 polyester thread through the open tension disc, and then lower the
presser foot lever to hold the #60 polyester thread in the tension disc.
3. Using a tension gauge, pull gently down on the #60 polyester thread held in the tension disc.
4. Turn the thread tension adjustment screw to adjust the dial tension.
NOTE : After completing the adjustment, lock the screw with a screw lock adhesive.
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