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MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT
NEEDLE DROP POSITION
Set the stitch pattern to “ ”. The standard needle drop position should be at center of the needle
plate hole (1). Select zigzag stitch “ ”, and set the stitch width at “5.0”. The clearance between the
needle and the edge of the needle hole in the needle plate should be at least 0.2 mm on either side.
If not, adjust as follows:
1. Turn the power switch off. Remove the face cover. (see page 10.)
2. Loosen the hexagonal socket screw 3 x 4 (2). Adjust the needle drop position by turning the
eccentric pin.
3. Attach the face cover.
4. The direction of eccentric pin should be as shown in Fig. 1.
NOTE:
Check the hook timing after this adjustment.
0.2 mm
or more
0.2 mm
or more
A=B
Fig. 1
(1)
(2)
