Service & Support:
Setting your TOYOTA Expert 860
tensions is as easy as 1, 2,
3
We all know how frustrating it is to find
the correct tension setting for a particular thread. However,
setting the rotary tension knobs on your 860 takes only a few simple
steps.
Adjust the tension knob until
the top of the plastic knob is flush with the top of the chrome
post that it is attached to (this is the starting
position).
Follow the chart below to set the
tension knob for type of thread you are using:
Metallic and Polyester
threads: Turn the tension knob 0 to 1
turns counter-clockwise. Light
color rayon: Turn the tension knob 1 to
2 turns counter clockwise (white being the lightest, one turn
out). Medium color rayon:
Turn the tension knob 1 ˝ to 2 ˝ turns
counter-clockwise. Dark color
rayon: Turn the tension knob 2 to 3
turns counter clockwise (black being the darkest color, 3 turns
counter-clockwise)
After setting the upper tension knobs,
run a column fill 1 inch capital letter "I" Look on the
backside of the garment and set the bobbin tension so that only
one third of the bobbin thread is showing down the middle of the
column. If too much bobbin is showing tighten the bobbin slightly.
If not enough bobbin is showing loosen the bobbin slightly.
Tips
The settings were tested for the
Wire and Raypos brand threads. Other brands are very
similar.
Caps, thick materials, and small
lettering slightly tighten up the bobbin tension. For more
info, please contact the machine service department.
Service@Pantograms.com
