Adjusting upper tension – SINGER W1240 User Manual

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ADJUSTING UPPER TENSION

turn upper tension regulator to a hig-

lo-

To increase upper tension,

her number.

To decrease upper tension, turn upper tension regulator to a

wer number.

Turning tension regulator from "0" to

"9"

will increase tension. Nor

mal sewing is performed between "4" and "5"

Note: Normal stitches will be performed on the red zone at 4, 5 and

6 for regular cotton threads.

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Fig.

Fig. 2

Rg. 3

Proper Tension

Upper Thread Tension Too Loose

Upper Thread Tension Too Tight

* A

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stitch will be formed with both threads interlock

* When

shown in Fig. 1.

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^'9

stitch

for

embroidery

(satin

stitching),

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tension so that top surface will look smooth at the

'se of the bottom surface.