artisan 2618-1B, Instruction Manual And Parts Catalog

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7.Thread tension
1
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Adjusting the bobbin thread tension
Turn tension screw, clockwise to increase the bobbin thread tension, or counter clockwise to
decrease it.
2
）
Adjusting the needle thread tension
·
Needle thread tension should be adjusted in reference to bobbin thread tension.
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Turn tension nut clockwise to increase the needle thread tension, or counter clocking to decrease it.
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Needle thread tension can be also adjusted for special fabric and thread by changing intensity and
movable range of slack thread adjusting spring.
8.Thread take-upspring
1
）
To change the stroke of thread take-up spring
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Loosen screw
“
4
”
in the stopper, and
move stopper
“
3
”
to the right or left.
·
Move the stopper to the right to
increase the stroke of the thread
take-up spring, or to the left to
decrease it.
2
）
To change the tension of the thread take-up spring
Loosen nut
“
2
”
and screw
“
5”
.Turn spring shaft
“
1
”
counter clockwise to increase the tension
of the spring, or clockwise to decrease it. Fit a screwdriver in the spring shaft and turn it until the
desired tension is provided.
9.Adjusting the stitch length
Turn stitch length dial counter-clockwise
to bring the desired value to the top of the dial so
that the value is aligned with the pin.
Reverse feed stitching
1
）
The machine performs reverse feed stitching as
long as the lever is held depressed.
2
）
The moment you release the lever, the machine
resumed the normal stitching mode.