Z-8550A, 8560A
12. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS
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12-4. Adjusting the presser foot height
The standard height of the presser foot (1) is 6 mm when
the presser foot (1) is raised by means of the presser bar
lifter (2).
1. Loosen the two screws (3) and then remove the thread
take-up guard (4).
2. Loosen the nut (5) of the adjustment screw (6), and then
turn the adjustment screw (6) so that there is no
pressure applied to the presser foot.
3. Raise the presser bar lifter lever (2). The presser foot (1)
will also rise.
4. Loosen the screw (7) and move the presser bar (8) up
and down to adjust the height of the presser foot (1) to 6
mm.
5. Tighten the screw (7).
6. Adjust the presser foot pressure using the adjustment
screw (6), and then tighten the nut (5).
7. Install the thread take-up guard (4) with the two screws
(3).
12-5. Adjusting the feed dog height
The standard height of the feed dog (1) is 1 mm (for the
8550A) and 1.1 mm (for the 8560A) at the front when the
feed dog is raised as far as possible above the surface of
the needle plate.
1. Turn the machine pulley to move the feed dog (1) to its
highest position above the needle plate.
2. Tilt back the machine head.
3. Loosen the screw (2).
4. Turn the pin (3) to move the feed bar (4) up and down in
order to adjust the height.
5. Securely tighten the screw (2).
3514M
3515M
3516M
<8550A>
<8560A>
Highest position
Lowest position