Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 Instruction Manual 31 - Page 46

6) 3-thread Ultra Stretch Mock Safety Stitch 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 Correct Balance Set auto tension dial to G as shown on illustration and test sew on a sample of your fabric. ATD:G NEEDLE POSITION SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH SPREADER N 2~4 USE Right Needdle thread Left Needle thread Topside Lower looper thread Underside 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. Fabric Orange Medium weight Tension Dial Blue Green Red Spreader Brown Right Needdle thread Left Needle thread Topside Lower looper thread Underside When the left needle thread tension is too loose; -Move the left needle thread tension fine tuning lever (orange) toward a higher position. Right Needdle thread Left Needle thread Topside Lower looper thread Underside When the right needle thread tension is too loose; -Move the needle thread tension fine tuning lever (blue) toward a higher position. Right Needdle thread Left Needle thread Topside Lower looper thread Underside 45