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MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT
ADJUSTMENT OF NEEDLE BAR HEIGHT
Before proceeding with this adjustment, check the hook timing (see page 11). The distance
between the upper edge of the needle eye and the tip of the hook should be in the range of 1.6 to
2.0 mm when the tip of the hook timing meets right side of the needle in the left needle position ( )as
the needle ascends from its lowest position.
TO ADJUST:
1. Remove the needle plate, bobbin holder and face plate.
2. Turn the power switch on.
3. Select the pattern (left position). Set the zigzag width at 0.
4. Turn the handwheel toward you until the tip of hook meets the right side of the needle.
5. Loosen the hexagonal socket screw
.
6. Move the needle bar to adjust the needle bar height, and tighten the hexagonal socket screw.
Be careful not to turn the needle bar.
7. Attach the bobbin holder, needle plate and face cover.
1.6 to 2.0 mm
Hexagonal socket screw
Needle setting
groove
Upper edge of needle hole
Hook race (unit)
Hook race
Tip of hook meets the right side of the needle
Left position ( )
(#14)
Needle plate
Bobbin holder
