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When you are sitting at the machine, like you are when using it, there is a tension regulator lever on the front left side of the machine. The plate is numbered from 1 to 4. It says Loose at the top and tight at the bottom. Hope this helps.

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Under the cabinet there is an arm that you your knee to push on.

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Q: How do you adjust tension on old Kenmore sewing machine 117-959?
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