Upper Thread Tension - Brother KE-430F Instruction Manual

4-5-2. Upper thread tension

[Reference thread tension]
Use
Upper thread
Lower thread
Upper thread tension
(N) [Tension value]
Lower thread tension
(N)
Pre-tension (N)
Needle
*1: This is the tension value when the pretension is 0.05 N.
Stronger
Weaker
Medium-weight Knitted wear
materials (-03)
#50 or equivalent
equivalent
#50 or equivalent
equivalent
0.8 - 1.2
[80 - 120]*
DP x 5 #14 DP x 5 #9
Use the digital tension to adjust the tension as appropriate
for the material being sewn. (Refer to "Setting the tension
value".)
Furthermore, turn the tension nut (1) (sub-tension) to adjust
the remaining length of upper thread to 35 - 40 mm, when
the thread take-up lever is not used.
2306B
Setting the tension value
Press the
tension value (4).
* The tension value which has been set will be applied the
next time sewing is carried out.
2345B
KE-430F
Foundation
(-0K) garments (-0F)
#60 or #60 or
equivalent
#80 or #60 or
equivalent
1
0.2 - 0.3
0.05 - 0.3
DP x 5 KN#11
KE-430F, BE-438F
4. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING
key (2) or the key (3) to change the
Heavy-weight
materials (-05)
#30 or equivalent
#50 or equivalent
1.2 – 1.8
1
[70 - 130]*
DP x 17NY #19
2382B
2383B
BE-438F
#60 or equivalent
#60 or equivalent
0.5 - 1.2
1
[50 - 150]*
0.2 - 0.3
0.1 - 0.4
DP x 17NY #12
30