ADVANCED EMBROIDERY
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Follow the operations described below to adjust thread
tension according to the situation.
Upper thread is too tight
The tension of the upper thread is too tight, resulting in the
bobbin thread being visible from the right side of the
fabric.
• Light gray color represents upper thread.
• Dark gray color represents bobbin thread.
Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow to decrease the
tension of the upper thread.
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Red line
If the red line is visible, the thread tension cannot be
decreased any further. Increase the tension of the bobbin
thread. (page 83)
Upper thread is too loose
The tension of the upper thread is too loose, resulting in a
loose upper thread, loose thread locks or loops appearing
on the right side of the fabric.
• Light gray color represents upper thread.
• Dark gray color represents bobbin thread.
Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow to increase the
tension of the upper thread.
Uninterrupted embroidering (one color)
A selected pattern can be stitched out in one color instead of
multiple colors. The machine will hesitate but not stop
between color steps, and then continue until the pattern is
completed.
a
Touch
in the embroidery screen.
• The selected pattern will be embroidered in one
color, instead of changing the thread while
embroidering.
• Touch
again to return to the pattern’s original
settings.
The thread color displayed on the screen will be
grayed out.
Note
• If you decrease the thread tension further than the
red line, the tension knob may be disassembled.
This is not a sign of a malfunction. Increase the
thread tension slightly, and begin embroidering
again.
• If necessary, refer to page 96 for reassembling the
tension unit.
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Right side
2
Wrong side
Memo
• If you decrease the thread tension further than the
red line, the tension knob may be disassembled.
• If necessary, refer to page 96 for reassembling the
tension unit.
1
Right side
2
Wrong side
Memo
• After finishing the embroidery, uninterrupted
embroidery will be canceled.
