(10) Adjusting the remaining amount of the gimp (J and C types)
1) Loosen setscrew
the sewing end.
2) For the adjustment, actually sew the remainder of the material or the like and determine the position of
gimp guide
so that the remaining length of the gimp is approximately 4 mm at the sewing end.
There is a case where the remaining amount of gimp is not stable when sewing thread or the like is
used for the gimp. In this case, insert the gimp in the gimp presser plate
(11) Adjusting the gimp thread tension (J and C types)
2 mm
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and move to and fro gimp guide
to adjust the remaining amount of the gimp at
Loosen double nut
standard adjustment value is 2 mm.
When double nut
is tightened, the gimp tension
becomes higher and the length of remaining thread
at the time of looper thread trimming becomes
shorter. On the contrary, the length of remaining gimp
becomes unstable, or the looper thread trimming
knife may cut the stitches or materials in case of light-
weight materials or elastic sewing products.
1. In case of the light-weight materials or
stretchy sewing products, loosen nut
and fix it.
2. W h e n g i m p t h r e a d t e n s i o n
e x c e s s i v e l y l o w o r h i g h , t h e r e i s a
case where the length of remaining
gimp becomes unstable. The standard
adjustment value is 2 mm. Nut
of a double nut for locking.
.
to adjust the tension. The
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