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Tensions
Operation Manual for the EMT 10T, 10/4, and 10/4T
Melco Embroidery Systems
Top tensions
Pretensioners
The purpose of the pretensioner is to hold the thread taut for the main
tensioner. The thread should pull easily through the pretensioners.
Main tensioners
Sets the upper tension. Tighten tension by turning the
knob clockwise. Loosen by turning counterclockwise.
Bottom tensions
Leave 2-3 inches (5-7.5cm) of thread hanging free.
Insert the bobbin and case with the pigtail facing up.
Set the tension at approximately 7-14 ounces (20-40
grams) required to pull thread from the bobbin.
Keypad
Figure 2-6
Rotate to adjust tension
Figure 2-5
Figure 2-7
Side
Front
Bobbin
Bobbin case
Pigtail
Set screw
Note the thread
direction
Starts embroidering (sometimes referred to as the start button). It is also used to exe-
cute selected functions in the Function menu.
Stops machine motion. Press twice to enable manual jogs of the rack when you are in
the middle of a design.
Used to “frame forward” or “frame backward” in idle or in the FRAME menu. Holding
the key will cause the machine to frame one stitch at a time; release the key to stop
framing. Holding the key for 10 seconds starts the auto-frame function; once the auto-
frame function has started, you must press
to stop framing.
Emergency Stop (Bright yellow with a red center); stops all sewing motion immediately.
To reset, pull or twist slightly and the button snaps back into place.
Pretensioner
Main tensioner
Make sure you
insert the
thread through
the pigtail.
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