Singer 1 One Instruction Manual 36 - Page 22
Suggested, Tension, Settings, Thread, Overlock, Safety, Stitch, Correct, Balance
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• SUGGESTED TENSION SETTINGS FOR 4 THREAD OVERLOCK 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 • CORRECT BALANCE OF THE 4 THREAD OVERLOCK MOCK SAFETY STITCH • HOW TO BALANCE THE 4 THREAD OVERLOCK MOCK SAFETY STITCH * 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. Fabric Light weight Medium weight Heavy weight Blue 2.5 3.0 3.5 Tension Dial Green Orange Yellow 1.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 1.0 1.5 2.5 1.0 1.5 Upper looper thread Right needle thread Left needle thread Topside Lower looper thread Underside Upper looper thread Right needle Left thread needle thread C Topside V Lower looper thread Underside Upper looper thread q'N:''iN`;p7A tiV Right needle thread Left needle thread Topside Lower looper thread Underside Upper looper thread 1V Right needle thread Left needle thread ,T Lower looper L'4, thread Topside Underside Upper looper thread r Right needle Left thread needle thread Lower looper thread Topside Underside 2O
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