Upper Thread Tension - Brother KE-430FX Basic Operation Manual

5. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING

5-5-2. Upper thread tension

[Reference thread tension]
Use
Upper thread
Lower thread
Upper thread tension
1
(N) [Tension value] *
Lower thread tension
(N)
Pre-tension (N)
Needle
*1: For KE-430FX and BE-438FX.
*2: This is the tension value when the pretension is 0.05 N.
30
Stronger
Weaker
Medium-weight Knitted wear
materials (-03)
#50 or equivalent
equivalent
#50 or equivalent
equivalent
0.8 - 1.2
[80 - 120]*
DP x 5 #14 DP x 5 #9
KE-430FX/KE-430FS, BE-438FX
3174B
Use the digital tension or the tension nut (2) to adjust the
tension as appropriate for the material being sewn. (Refer
to "Setting the tension value".)
Furthermore, turn the tension nut (1) (sub-tension) to adjust
the remaining length of upper thread to 35 - 40 mm, when
the thread take-up lever is not used.
Setting the tension value
<For KE-430FX and BE-438FX>
Press the
tension value (4).
* The tension value which has been set will be applied the
next time sewing is carried out.
2345B
KE-430FX･FS
Foundation
(-0K) garments (-0F)
#60 or #60 or
equivalent
#80 or #60 or
equivalent
2
0.2 - 0.3
0.05 - 0.3
DP x 5 KN#11
key (2) or the key (3) to change the
Heavy-weight
materials (-05)
#30 or equivalent
#50 or equivalent
1.2 – 1.8
2
[70 - 130]*
DP x 17NY #19
2382B
2383B
BE-438FX
#60 or equivalent
#60 or equivalent
0.5 - 1.2
2
[50 - 150]*
0.2 - 0.3
0.1 - 0.4
DP x 17NY #12