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Adjustment

Adjustment Upper thread tension

[Standard]

At upper tension control dial [4], when the schappe spun thread #60 is passed through the

tension disc and the presser foot lifter is lowered and the thread is pulled up slowly with

the tension gauge, the thread tension should be 0.46 to 0.66 N (47 to 67 gf).

[Adjustment]

1. Remove the thread tension label.

2. Remove the screw while holding the tension control knob.

3. Remove the tension control knob.

4. Raise the presser foot lifter.

5. Pass the schappe spun thread #60 through the tension disc, and lower the presser foot lifter. (Close the tension disc.)

6. Pull the thread up slowly with the tension gauge, and measure the thread tension.

7. Adjust the thread tension by turning the gear of tension control stud by hand.

*Key point

• Turn the gear to the direction of “A”. → The thread tension is smaller.

• Turn the gear to the direction of “B”. → The thread tension is larger.

XC2276001 Tension gauge 100 (~ 1 N)

Taptite, Bind B M3X10

Presser foot lifter

Thread tension label

Screw

Tension control knob

0.46 - 0.66 N (47 - 67 gf)

Gear of tension

control stud

Schappe spun thread #60

Brother AS1430S User Manual

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