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Note: * These are suggested tension settings only.
* Tension settings are effected by;
1) Type and thickness of fabric
2) Needle size
3) Size, type and fiber content of thread
* See page 26 to converting the upper looper
into spreader.
Set each tension dial to settings shown at right
and test sew on a sample of your fabric
23. SUGGESTED TENSION SETTING
Needle thread
Topside
Lower looper
thread
Underside
(502)
Needle thread
Topside
Lower looper
thread
Underside
Needle thread
Topside
Lower looper
thread
Underside
NEEDLE POSITION
S
2 - 4
USE
Tension Dial
Blue Green Orange Yellow
Fabric
SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB
STITCH LENGTH
SPREADER
Light weigt
Medium weight
Heavy weight
2.5
3.5
4.0
Spreader
Spreader
Spreader
1.0
1.0
1.0
Tension Dial
Blue Green Orange Yellow
Fabric
Light weigt
Medium weight
Heavy weight
2.5
4.0
5.0
Spreader
Spreader
Spreader
2.0
2.0
2.0
1) 2-Thread wrapped edge overlock.
Correct Balance
When the lower looper thread tension is too tight
or the needle thread tension is too loose:
-Turn the lower looper thread tension dial (yellow)
toward a lower number.
-Or, turn the needle thread tension dial (blue or
green) toward a higher number.
When the lower looper thread tension is too loose;
-Turn the looper thread tension dial (yellow) toward
a higher number.
How to Balance
31
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