Brother International XL-3100 Users Manual - English and Spanish - Page 13

. • 0 3N11-13V1/11 DNIM3S EirlOA DNIMONN Thread Tension Thread tension will affect the quality of your stitches. It may need to be adjusted when you change fabric or thread type. NOTE: It is recommended that a test sample be made on a fabric scrap before sewing on your project. Possible misadjustments and their results A Upper tension is too tight. Locks appear on the surface of the fabric. A-1 Upper Tension Control Dial Decrease the tension by turning the dial to a lower number. or A-2 Bobbin Increase the tension in the bobbin by turning the screw with the enclosed small screwdriver in a clockwise direction. B Upper tension is too loose. Locks appear on the reverse side of the fabric. B-1 Upper Tension Control Dial Increase the tension by turning the dial to a higher number. or B-2 Bobbin Decrease the tension in the bobbin by turning the screw with the enclosed small screwdriver in a counterclockwise direction. ® Reverse C) Surface ® Bobbin A A-1 Tension de los hilos La tension de los hilos afectara la calidad de las puntadas: puede requerir cierto ajuste cuando cambia de tejido o hilo. NOTA: Le recomendamos hacer una prueba en un pedazo de tela antes de empezar a coser en el tejido de trabajo. Ajustes erroneos posibles y sus resultados A El hilo superior es demasiado tirante Aparecen bagas en la superficie del tejido. A-1 Disco de control de la tension superior Disminuya la tension al poner el disco en un flamer° inferior. 0 A-2 Canilla Aumente la tension del hilo de la canilla al apretareltomillo, enelsentido delasmanecillas de un reloj, con el pequelio destornillador suministrado. B La tension del hilo superior es insuficiente Aparecen bagas en el reves del tejido. B-1 Disco de control de la tension superior Aumente la tension al poner el disco en un numero superior. 0 B-2 Canilla Disminuya la tension del hilo de la canilla al aflojar el tornillo, girandolo en elsentido contrario al de las manecillas de un reloj, con el pequetio destomillador suministrado. CO Reyes C) Derecho QQ Canilla A-2 I'1111p1I111111 111111111 O D B B-1 B-2 iviipapa O D 19 C Correct tension Correct tension is important since too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your fabric. C Tension correcta Es ecesario tener una tension correcta dado que una tension insuficiente o demasiado fuerte va a debilitar sus costuras o fruncir el tejido. ® Reverse ® Surface C 4 ® Reyes Derecho 5 RELATIVE CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, NEEDLES AND THREADS SEWING FABRICS NEEDLE SIZES THREAD SIZES Cotton: 80 VERY THIN Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, 9 Synthetic Silk, Organza, Chiffon Fine Mercerized Cotton LIGHTWEIGHT MEDIUM WEIGHT Voile, Taffeta, Synthetics, Silk, Batiste Cotton, Gingham, Poplin, Percale, Pique, Satin, Velvet, Lightweight wool, Fine corduroy, Suitings, Linen, Muslin 11 i4 (Supplied with your machine) Cotton: 60-80 Silk: "A" Synthetic Mercerized 50 Cotton: 50-60 Silk: "A" Synthetic Mercerized 50-60 HEAVYWEIGHT Denim, Gabardine, Tweed, 16 Cotton: 40-50 Corduroy, Canvas, Duck Mercerized Heavy Duty KNITS Single Knit, Double Knit, Jersey, Tricot Ball point 14 Cotton Wrapped Polyester NOTE: 1. Select the correct needle and thread size from the above chart. 2. Use the same size thread for the upper and lower threads (spool and bobbin). 20 KN• WING Y• - SEWING M CHINE CONOZCA SU MAQUINA DE COSER.