Singer One Instruction Manual 19 - Page 33

4) 4-thread Ultra Stretch Mock Safety Stitch Note: * These are suggested tension settings only. * Tension settings are effected by; 1) Type and thickness of fabric 2) Needle size 3) Size, type and fiber content of thread NEEDLE POSITION SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH SW S 2 - 4 Upper looper thread Correct Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric How to Balance • When the upper looper thread lies on the underside of the fabric: - Turn the upper looper thread tension dial (orange) to a higher number. - Or, turn lower looper thread tension dial (yellow) to a lower number. • When the lower looper thread appears on the top of the fabric; - Turn lower looper thread tension dial (yellow) toward a higher number - Or, turn the upper looper thread tension dial (orange) toward a lower number. • When the left needle thread tension is too loose; - Turn the left needle thread tension dial (blue) toward a higher number. • When the right needle thread tension is too loose; - Turn the right needle thread tension dial (green) toward a higher number. 32 Right needle Left thread needle thread Topside Lower looper thread Underside (514) Fabric Light weight Medium weight Heavy weight Blue 2.0 2.5 3.0 Tension Dial Green Orange Yellow 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 2.0 Upper looper thread Right needle thread Left needle thread Lower looper thread Topside Underside Upper looper thread Right needle thread Left needle thread Topside Lower looper thread Underside Upper looper thread Right needle thread Left needle thread Lower looper thread Topside Underside Upper looper thread needllee/ Left thread needle thread Topside Lower looper thread Underside