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The standard distance between the upper edge of the needle eye and the upper surface of the hook race
should be in the range of 3.0 to 3.6 mm when the hook point meets the right side of the needle in its ascending
travel from right lowest position of the maximum width zigzag stitch.
1. Remove the face cover and bed cover (Refer to pages 4 to 5).
2. Turn the power switch on.
Select the zigzag stitch , and set the stitch width to “5.0”.
Bring the needle to the right lowest position.
3. Remove the needle plate and bobbin holder.
4. Turn the handwheel toward you until the hook point meets the right side of the needle.
5. Loosen the hexagonal socket screw and move the needle bar up or down to adjust the needle height.
6. Tighten the hexagonal socket screw.
7. Attach the bobbin holder, needle plate and face cover and bed cover.
NOTE:
Before performing this adjustment, check the needle to hook timing.
MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT
ADJUSTMENT OF NEEDLE BAR HEIGHT
3.0 to 3.6 mm
Upper edge of needle eye
Hook race (unit)
Upper surface of hook race
Tip of hook meets the right side of the needle
Right position
Needle plate
Bobbin holder
Setscrew
Hexagonal socket screw