Questions & Answers for: Kenmore how to set the tension

set the tension from 3of 4 to 1 you actually lowered the tension. To increase the tension you must set the tension to 6 or higher. Be carefull not the set the bobbin case tension to tight as this will

...tension set at 3. when set less the stitch is not uniform zigzag and too loose on topside. when set higher the bobbin just shows up more. sometimes when you reset the top tension dont forget to reset ...

...stitching because the thead never entered the tension control. Foot down = closed tension. Put the settings back to their normal settings. Raise the presser foot and re thread the machine. Is there

...kenmore 10 sewing machine. it is clean and have no problem threading etc. but believe tension and settings are off because back of stiching is pulled and "loopy" what are the correct settings for ...

...the thread is properly set in the tensioner, and the tension should be set in the 4 to 5 range normally. Then make sure the presser foot is lowered to apply the tension to the upper thread to sew

...set-up because each serger tends to be a bit different, and therefore, allows you to quickly adjust for the desired stitch needed. The different stitches are adjust and fine tuned by each individual ...

...set screw locks the tension unit into the casing. If the upper tension unit is in peices, you'll need a diagram to re-assemble it correctly. If you don't assemble it correctly, it will NOT work

tension dial is set to the middle setting of 5 or so and also check if the thread is actually between the tension discs and under tension. Lower the pressure foot, then pull the top thread just before

...tension is set It should be fairly evident once you start this process if the tension needs to be slightly tighter or slightly looser you may even have to "tweak" this setting slightly once you have ...

Kenmore model 120.491 I do not have any thread tension( upper) even when on tightest setting the shroud just inside the adj knob is loose the manual take about discs are these washers to left of ...