Singer 14CG754 ProFinish Instruction Manual 15 - Page 33

3) 3-thread Overlock 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 NEEDLE POSITION e0 ow SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH Upper looper thread S 2 - 4 Correct Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric How to Balance • 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 the lower looper thread tension dial (yellow) to a lower number. • When the lower looper thread appears on the top of fabric; - Turn the lower looper thread tension dial (yellow) toward a higher number. - Or, turn the upper looper thread tension dial (orange) to a lower number. • When the needle thread is too loose, turn the needle tension dial (blue or green) to a higher number. 32 Needle thread Lower thread Topside Underside (504) Fabric Tension Dial Blue Green Orange Yellow Light weight 1.5 2.0 2.0 Medium weight 2.5 2.5 2.0 Heavy weight 3.0 3.0 2.0 Fabric Tension Dial Blue Green Orange Yellow Light weight 2.0 2.0 2.0 Medium weight 3.0 2.5 2.0 Heavy weight 3.5 3.0 2.0 Upper looper thread Needle thread Topside Upper looper thread \L wer looper thrtitad Underside Needle thread Topside Upper looper thread L wer looper tti d Underside Needle thread Topside L• er looper thread Underside 2