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3-Thread Overlock
• Correct balance
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Set each tension dial to recommended setting
and test sew on a sample of your fabric.
• How to balance the thread tension
When the upper looper thread lies on the underside of
the fabric;
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Turn the upper looper thread tension dial (blue)
to a higher number.
–
Or, turn the lower looper thread tension dial
(red) to a lower number
PLEASE NOTE:
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These are suggested tension settings only.
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Tension settings are effected by;
1. Type and thickness of fabric
2. Needle size
3. Size, type and fiber content of thread
Thread Color Code Refer page 21.
3-Thread Overlock narrow
Medium weight
fabric
Thread tension dial
Yellow
Green
Blue
Red
Violet
4.5
4.5
4.0
3-Thread Overlock wide
Medium weight
fabric
Thread tension dial
Yellow
Green
Blue
Red
Violet
3.0
4.5
3.5
NP
/
Refer page 15
N/R
N
Refer page 14/15
SL
2.5-4
Refer page 33
CL/UL
UL
Refer page 42
ULC
–
Refer page 14
When the lower looper thread appears on the top of
the fabric;
–
Turn the lower looper thread tension dial (red)
toward a higher number.
–
Or, turn the upper looper thread tension dial
(blue) to a lower number.
When the needle thread is too loose;
–
Turn the needle tension dial (yellow or green) to
a higher number.
