Brother International PE-200 Users Manual - English - Page 26
THREAD TENSION ADJUSTMENT, Use this procedure when changing the thread tension.
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CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE THREAD TENSION ADJUSTMENT Use this procedure when changing the thread tension. Upper thread tension dial 1 Upper thread tension setting 2 Weak (Decrease thread tension) 3 Strong (Increase thread tension) A- To tighten the upper thread tension, adjust the dial to the A right. B- To loosen the upper thread tension, adjust the dial to the left. * The standard position is between "4" and "6". However, a sewing test should always be done to check for the proper thread tension. Thread tension may need to be adjusted with the use of different thread, fabric or stabilizer fabric. B ERROR MESSAGE TROUBLESHOOTING PATTERNS EMBROIDERING USING A SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) Correct thread tension Adjust so that the lower thread stitch width on the reverse surface of the fabric is about one-third of the total width. Correct tension is important because too much or too little tension will cause poor quality embroidery or your fabric to pucker. 1 Top surface of fabric 2 Reverse side of fabric If upper thread tension is too strong The lower thread will be visible on top surface of the fabric. Decrease the upper thread tension. 1 Top surface of the fabric 2 Reverse side of the fabric If upper thread tension is too weak The upper thread will be loose. Increase the upper thread tension. 1 Top surface of fabric 2 Reverse side of fabric 23 EMBROIDERING USING A EXTRA-SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A LARGE FRAME (OPTIONAL)