Janome Memory Craft 3000, Service Manual

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To adjust the upper shaft shield plate position
When the machine is set for zigzag stitching, the needle should start to swing 6.3 mm to 7.5
mm (G) above the surface of the needle plate (C).
1. Remove top cover.
2. Turn on the power switch and select the simple zigzag stitch.
3. Turn the balance wheel toward you slowly with your hand until the needle starts swinging.
(A) If higher than 7.5 mm, loosen the set screws (D) and turn the upper shaft shield plate
(E) in direction of A.
(B) If lower than 6.3 mm, loosen the set screws and turn the upper shaft shield plate (E) in
direction of B.
4. Push the upper shaft shield plate as close as possible to the left, but It should not touch the
upper shaft sensor (F). Then tighten the set screw (D).
5. Turn the balance wheel toward you, and check the start swing.
6. Attach the top cover (See page 1).
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