SINGER W571 - Manual (Page 12)

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SETTING THE STITCH LENGTH
The length of the stitch is regulated by the dial, 3, shown in Fig. 1. Near 0 is shortest
stitch and 4 is longest, but the dial may be set any spot between marking for a variety of
lengths. Turn the dial to the left to lengthen and to the right to shorten the stitch. The
number of the stitch length you choose shoule appear under the dot of the control plate.
STITCH LENGTH CHART (Approximate)
Figures on indicator 0
Number^f stitches per inch No Feeding
0.5
39
1
21
2
11
3
7
4
8
SEWING IN REVERSE
When you wish to sew backward to tie the threads at the beginning or the end of a seam,
press the R button (4 Fig. 1) in as far as it will go. The machine will sew backward as long
as the button is held down.
ADJUSTING THE TENSIONS
Always adjust the upper tension with the presser foot down,
as the tension is released when it is raised. To increase tension
on the upper thread, turn dial (Fig. 13) to the right, or clock­
wise.
To decrease, turn to the left. The higher the number
on the dial, the tighter the tension. Before adjusting lower
tension be sure that the machine is threaded properly.
When necessary to change the bobbin tension, turn small
screw (Fig. 14) on side of the bobbin case clockwise to tighten.