31 (E)
- Model N424E -
THREAD TENSION
This machine adjust the thread tension
automatically when pattern is selected.
However you can change the thread tension
as follows.
1. Press the tab button until tension mode will
appear.
2. To increase the upper thread tension, press
the Up (+>>) button.
To decrease the upper thread tension,
press the Down (<<-) button.
Preset tension is “0” (highlighted).
The mark “
” is indicating the absolute
thread tension.
When another stitch pattern is selected,
thread tension will return to preset.
A. Preset thread tension
Upper and bobbin thread will lock
appromaximately in the middle of fabric.
B. When thread tension is increased.
Bobbin thread will appear on the top side of
fabric.
C. When thread tension is decreased.
Upper thread will appear on the bottom side
of fabric.
D. Thread tension except for straight stitch
Thread tension except for straight stitch is set
to a slightly weaker tension than when sewing
straight stitch.
You will obtain a nicer stitch when upper
thread appears on bottom side of fabric.
E. Helpful Hints
1. If your sewing appears as shown on
drawing, stitches on top side of fabric are
good but bottom side tends to look like a
towel, it could be that the upper thread is
not threaded correctly. Refer to page 24 for
correct threading.
2. Although the thread tension is preset,
bobbin thread appear on top side of fabric,
it could be that the bobbin setting is no
correctly. Refer to page 21 for correct
setting.
