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MC200E
Adjusting the Tension Release Mechanism
When the presser foot lifter is raised the tension disks should open to release the needle
thread tension.
1. Remove theface cover, bed cover and front cover
(do not need to disconnect the connectors).
2. Lower the presser foot lifter and set the tesion
dial at “9”.
3. Loosen the setscrew and adjust the paly of the
tension release rod to 0.3 to 0.5 mm.
4. Tighten the setscrew.
Raise the presser foot lifter and check if the
tension disks open 1.0 mm when the dial is set at
“9” and “0”.
6. Attach the front cover, bed cover and face cover.
Setscrew
Tension release rod
1.0 mm
Tension disks
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