FIG. 11
THREAD TENSION—CONTINUED
Installation and Threading of Binding Tape
Included with your machine are:
• Binding tape discs (front and back)
• Binding tape centering plug
• Binding tape (1/2 gross)
1. Mount the Tape Reel
A. Place the back disc on spindle.
B. Slide the plug onto spindle.
C. Place tape reel on centering plug so that tape will feed off reel in a CLOCKWISE
direction from the bottom of the roll.
D. Slide remaining disc with locking collar onto spindle. Allow space for free tape
feed.
E. Tighten thumb screw.
Note:
Tape reel MUST roll freely between discs.
2. Thread Tape
A. Trim tape end to provide a long sharp point.
B. Start tape end into folder inlet. Do NOT thread through tape guide on folder at
this time.
C. Using a tweezer point in the folder slot, push the tape until you can grasp tape
end at folder exit.
D. Lift feed roller and pull several inches of tape through folder. Pull tape back under
needle and feed roller and drop feed roller.
E. Threading the binding tape through only one of the tape guides (the guide closest
to the opening as shown in Figure 11) is recommended. Using more than one tape
guide will increase tension on the tape and could cause the carpet to curl.
Note:
If using serge tape, do not use any guides. Spooling tape off from the top
of the roll (in a counterclockwise direction) instead of the bottom will increase ten-
sion on the tape. Due to the softness of the serge tape, extra tension can greatly
improve results and eliminate missed stitches on the back.
Operation
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