9
Adjusting Needle to Hook Timing
• The amount of ascending travel of the needle in the maximum width zigzag stitch ( ) from
the right lowest position should be 1.4 to 2.0 mm where the hook point meets the right side
of the needle.
<To adjust>
Select the maximum width zigzag stitch ( ) and set the stitch width dial at 5.0.
Remove the base cover (see page 2).
Remove the needle plate and bobbin holder.
Loosen the setscrews on the lower shaft gear.
Turn the handwheel toward you to bring the needle to the right lowest position. Then
raise the needle 1.7mm from the lowest position.
While holding the handwheel as not to move the needle bar, rotate the hook race until
the hook point meets the right side of the needle.
Tighten the setscrews.
Attach the boobin holder and needle plate.
Attach the base cover.
Note: Before performing this adjustment, be sure to check the needle bar height.
Needle plate
Bobbin holder
Lower shaft gear
Setscrews
(2 off)
1.4 - 2.0 mm
Lowest position
of the needle
Hook point meets the right
side of the needle.
Needle in right position
