Brother International CS-8072 Users Manual - English - Page 23
THREAD TENSION, Correct upper thread tension - adjusting bobbin tension
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CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING 6 THREAD TENSION Correct upper thread tension 543 1 2 3 4 2 The thread tension is normally set on "4" for general sewing applications. (Refer to the FABRIC/ THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINATION CHART on page 26.) However, the thread tension dial can be used to adjust the tension of the upper thread in the following cases. * when using specialty threads or sewing on special fabric * when sewing gathers, shirring or shell tucks * when these settings do not give the desired re- sult The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross at about the center of the fabric. If the thread tension is incorrectly set, flat attractive seams will not be sewn or the fabric will pucker. 1 Wrong side 2 Right side 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin thread Loosening the upper thread tension Turn the thread tension dial to the left to loosen the upper thread tension. 543 6 2 3 2 4 1 1 Bobbin thread 2 Upper thread 3 Right side 4 If the upper thread tension is too strong, locks appear on the right side of the fabric. UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 20