SPS/B-BH3000

4-5

Adjustment of Lower Thread Tension

1) [Fig. 1]

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For whip stitches, adjust the tension-adjusting screw until the
bobbin case drops due to gravity when shaking the thread tip
lightly.

S(B)

[Fig. 1]

2) [Fig. 2]

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For purl stitches, adjust the tension-adjusting screw until the
bobbin case drop slowly due to gravity when holding the thread
tip.

S(B)

[Fig. 2]

Reference table of thread tension

Stitch
Stitch type

Whip Stitch

Purl Stitch

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Upper thread

Lower thread

Upper thread tension Lower thread tension Tension of thread take-up lever spring

#50
Polyester #50
#50

#50
Polyester #50
#50

0.30~0.70N(30~70g)

#60
Spandex #60
#60

#60
Spandex #60
#60

0.50~0.85N(50~85g)

#50
Polyester #50
#50

#50
Polyester #50
#50

0.75~2.00N(75~200g)

#60
Spandex #60
#60

#60
Spandex #60
#60

1.00~2.20N(100~220g)

0.15~0.25N
(15~25g)

0.10~0.20N
(10~20g)
0.05~0.15N
(5~15g)