Raising And Lowering The Presser Foot; Balancing Thread Tension - Alfa Compakt 500E Manuel D'instructions

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Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot

The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot.
You can raise the presser foot about 1/4˝ (0.6 cm) higher
than the normal up position by exerting more pressure
when lifting the presser foot lifter. This allows for easy
removal of the presser foot and helps you to place thick
fabric under the foot.
q Presser foot lifter
w Normal up position
e Extra lift

Balancing Thread Tension

The thread tension should be adjusted depending on the
sewing materials, layers of fabric and sewing method.
To adjust the thread tension, turn the tension dial.
q Tension regulating dial
w Setting mark
Balanced tension:
The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two
layers of fabric.
For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not
show on the right side of the fabric, and the needle
thread shows slightly on the wrong side of the fabric.
e Needle thread
r Bobbin thread
t Right side of the fabric
y Wrong side of the fabric
Needle thread tension is too tight:
If the bobbin thread appears on the right side of the
fabric.
Loosen the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a
lower number.
Needle thread tension is too loose:
If the needle thread appears on the wrong side of the
fabric.
Tighten the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a
higher number.