Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock Instruction Manual 26 - Page 48

8) 4-thread Safety Stitch Tension is automatically set when seiecting the desired stitch type with the Auto Tension Dial (ATD). Tension may be fine tuned with the Fine Tuning Levers according to the following variables: 1) Type and thickness of fabric 2) Needle size 3) Size, type and fibre content of thread Correct Balance Set auto tension dial to I shown at right and test sew on a sample of your fabric. How to Balance When the lower looper thread appears on the top of the fabric; -Move the lower looper thread tension fine tuning lever (red) to a higher position. - Or, move the upper looper thread tension fine tuning lever (green) toward a lower position. When the right needle thread is too loose; -Move the right needle thread tension fine tuning lever (blue) toward a higher position. ATD:I NEEDLE POSITION SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH SPREADER N 2~4 USE Lower looper thread Overedge Needle thread Chain stitch Needle thread Topside Chain stitch looper thread Underside Fabric Orange Medium weight Tension Dial Blue Green Red Spreader Brown Lower looper thread Overedge Needle thread Chain stitch Needle thread Topside Lower looper thread Chain stitch looper thread Underside Overedge Needle thread Chain stitch Needle thread Topside Lower looper thread Chain stitch looper thread Underside Overedge Needle thread When the chain stitch needle thread tension is too loose; -Move the chain stitch needle thread tension fine tuning lever (orange) toward a higher position. - Or, move the chain stitch looper thread tension fine tuning lever (brown) toward a lower position. 47 Chain stitch Needle thread Topside Chain stitch looper thread Underside