Brother International PE535 Operation Manual - Page 30
Adjusting thread tension
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Embroidering ■ If the thread breaks or the bobbin runs out of thread during embroidering Press the "Start/Stop" button to stop the machine. a Press b and set the upper thread or bobbin thread. • If the bobbin thread is almost empty, press (Thread cutter button) to cut the upper and bobbin threads, remove the embroidery frame, and then replace the bobbin with one wound with thread. Press . c Press , , or to move the needle back the d correct number of stitches before the area where the thread broke, and then press . • Press to restart from the beginning. Note • It is recommended to stitch over the top of the last two or three stitches for complete coverage. Memo • If you cannot move back to the area where the thread broke, press to select the color and move to the beginning position of that color, then use , or to move ahead to slightly before where the thread broke. Lower the presser foot and press the "Start/Stop" e button to continue embroidering. ■ Resuming embroidery after turning off the power The current color and stitch number are saved when embroidery is stopped. The next time the machine is turned on, you have the option to continue or delete the pattern. Adjusting thread tension The upper thread tension is changed using the thread tension dial. When doing machine embroidery, the tension dial should be set somewhere between 2 to 6. a b c 1 Loosen (Decrease the number) 2 Tighten (Increase the number) 3 Thread tension dial Memo • If the stitches appear loose, turn the tension up one notch and embroider again. ■ Correct thread tension The thread tension is correct when upper thread is just visible on the wrong side (bottom) of the fabric. 1 Right side (top) of fabric 2 Wrong side (bottom) of fabric ■ Upper thread is too tight The bobbin thread will be visible on the right side (top) of the fabric. In this instance, decrease the upper thread tension. 1 Right side (top) of fabric 2 Wrong side (bottom) of fabric ■ Upper thread is too loose The upper thread has slack. In this instance, increase the upper thread tension. 1 Right side (top) of fabric 2 Wrong side (bottom) of fabric Note • If the upper thread is not threaded correctly or the bobbin is not installed correctly, it may not be possible to set the correct thread tension. If the correct thread tension cannot be achieved, rethread the upper thread and insert the bobbin correctly. • If the desired embroidering cannot be achieved after adjusting the tension of the upper thread with the thread tension dial, adjust the tension of the bobbin thread. For details, refer to "Adjusting the bobbin thread tension" on page 38. 28