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Simply Sixteen User Manual 1.1 Page 11
Note: Before adjusting your top tension, remember to floss or pull the top thread up into the tension
discs or it will float outside the discs providing little or no top tension. This could cause significant
tension or nesting problems on the bottom side of the quilt.
Important: Top tension should be adjusted after the bobbin case foundation tension adjustment is
made.
Top Tension
Puckering, gathers and thread breakage occur when the top tension is too tight. Loops and
thread nests occur when the top thread tension is too loose. Tension may need to be adjusted
depending on the fabric, thread or batting you are using on each project. The top thread
tension is many times tighter than the bobbin case. If the bobbin case tension is too tight, a
very tight top tension is required for tension balance.
To adjust the top tension tighter, turn the tension knob clockwise. To loosen the tension, turn
the tension knob counter-clockwise. If the bobbin case tension is adjusted a degree on the
screw, the top tension may need to be adjusted a ¼ to ½ turn to compensate or balance the
tension
.
Consistently using the same thread will reduce your tension issues. If you use multiple brands,
weights, types, colors, qualities, and mixes of threads, many tension variables will be created
and more tension adjustments will be required. Dark threads will be heavier (because of dye)
than light threads of the same weight, type and brand, also affecting tension settings. The
more consistent one is, the fewer variables will be involved.
Maintenance
Cleaning and Lubricating the Machine
Only use light sewing machine oil in the Simply
Sixteen
™
. Internal oiling is not necessary on the Simply
Sixteen
™
except when the machine is taken to a service
technician for routine maintenance and cleaning. The
bobbin basket assembly, however, needs regular
lubricating
. Failure to keep the bobbin assembly
lubricated can cause severe damage to the machine. To
lubricate, turn off the machine. Clean around the bobbin
assembly with a soft brush to remove lint.
Put 1/2 drop (very small drop) of oil on the hook in the
bobbin assembly (see Photo 10). (Remove bobbin and
case before oiling). The frequency depends upon the
usage of the machine. Lubricating is recommended
before running the machine if it has not been used regularly, or every other bobbin change if
used frequently.
Always sew a scrap piece as oil may cling to thread. Over oiling can cause
excess dripping from the bobbin assembly. Lack of lubricant may be noticed by a change in
the sound of the machine and will affect stitch quality.
Photo 10