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3) Take-up spring adjustment
– Functions
Difference in the length of the upper thread pulled by the take-up lever and by the hook creates
tension or looping. The take-up spring absorbs the leftover of the upper thread. Increase the tension
or the stroke of the spring to form tight stitches on the embroidery.
– Adjusting tension of the take-up spring
You can adjust the tension of the take-up spring with its shaft. You can increase the spring tension by
turning it clockwise, and decrease the tension by turning it counterclockwise.
– To adjust the stroke of the take-up spring
You can adjust the stroke of the spring by moving the take-up stopper to right or left.
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Correct position of the take-up spring
The take-up spring stopper touches the spring
Gap between the take-up spring stopper and the spring
(due to dust or foreign substances in the stopper)
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Incorrect position of the take-up spring
Stopper
Take-up spring
Thread tension
adjusting shaft
