Overview Of The Machine Adjustments - Silvercrest KH 4300 Operating Instructions Manual

Overview of the machine adjustments

The most appropriate thread tension adjustment for one type of material is not necessarily the ideal adjust-
ment for a different material.
The thread tensions required are dictated by the pliability and thickness of the material as well as the type
and thickness of the thread.
When necessary, adjust thread tensions as per this table:
Fabric
Light:
• Georgette
• Muslin
• Batiste
• Dress fabric
• Crepe de Chine
• Silk
Medium weight:
• Cotton
• Poplin
• Waterproofed
cotton
• Corduroy
Heavy:
• Denim
• Tweed
• Velour
Thread
HA x 1
• Cotton
Nr. 11
• Polyester
130 / 705H
Nr. 80 - 100
Nr. 80
HA x 1
• Cotton
Nr. 11 - 14
• Polyester
130 / 705H
Nr. 60 - 100
Nr. 80 - 90
HA x 1
• Cotton
Nr. 14
• Polyester
130 / 705H
Nr. 50 - 80
Nr. 90
Needles Stitch length
2.0 - 3.5 mm
• Standard
2.5 mm
2.0 - 3.5 mm
• Standard
2.5 mm
2.5 - 4.0 mm
• Standard
3 mm
- 12 -
Thread tension
adjustment