Brother International VX-807 Users Manual - English - Page 16
Thread, Tension
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Thread Tension It is important that tension of upper and lower threads be equal to prevent puckering of material or other problems. It is recommended that a test sample be made before starting to sew. I. TENSION • aa 0 N. 0 UPPER THREAD TENSION To regulate upper thread tension, merely turn thread tension dial with your fingers after lowering the presser foot. THE HIGHER THE NUMBER. THE TIGHTER THE TENSION. To increase tension: Turn dial to right to higher number. To decrease tension: Turn dial to left to lower number. NOTE: When sewing the zigzag stitch, it requires less upper tension than straight stitch. Increase Decrease Tension spring screw LOWER THREAD TENSION Lower thread tenion has been already adjusted for general use at the factory before shipment, but when sewing extremely thin or heavy material, it also requires adjusting the lower thread tension. To regulate the lower thread tension, turn small screw on the tension spring of the bobbin case with the small screw driver. To increase tension: Turn the small screw clockwise very slight. ly. To decrease tension: Turn the screw coun- terclockwise very slightly. - 14 -