Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 Instruction Manual 31 - Page 45

5) 3-thread Flatlock Tension is automatically set when seiecting the desired stitch type with the Auto Tension Dial (ATD). Tension may be fine tuned with the Fine Tuning Levers according to the following variables: 1) Type and thickness of fabric 2) Needle size 3) Size, type and fibre content of thread ATD:F NEEDLE POSITION SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB N STITCH LENGTH 2~4 SPREADER N/A Correct Balance Set auto tension dial to F as shown on illustration and test sew on a sample of your fabric. Needle thread Upper looper thread Topside Needle thread Lower looper thread Underside Fabric Tension Dial Orange Blue Green Red Medium weight Brown Fabric Tension Dial Orange Blue Green Red Medium weight Brown How to Balance When the lower looper thread tension is too loose; -Move the lower looper thread tension fine tuning lever (red) toward a higher position. - Or, move the needle thread tension fine tuning lever (orange or blue) toward a lower position. When the upper looper thread tension is too loose; - Move the upper looper thread tension fine tuning lever (green) toward a higher position. - Or, move the needle thread tension fine tuning lever (orange or blue) toward a lower position. Needle thread Upper looper thread Topside Needle thread Upper looper thread Topside When the needle thread tension is too loose; - Move the needle thread tension fine tuning lever (orange or blue) toward a higher position. -Or, move the upper looper thread tension fine tuning lever (green) toward a lower position. Needle thread Upper looper thread Topside Needle thread Lower looper thread Underside Needle thread Lower looper thread Underside Needle thread Lower looper thread Underside 44