Needle Swing - ELNA eXplore 240 Service Manual

MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT

NEEDLE SWING

TO CHECK:
When sewing the zigzag pattern (with maximum zigzag width), if the needle bar starts moving
sideways while the needle is in the fabric, adjust the needle swing according to the following
procedure.
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE:
1. Set the pattern selector dial with maximum zigzag width, and remove the front cover (see page 6).
2. Loosen the two setscrews.
3. Adjust the needle swing by turning the handwheel, while holding the
until the needle swing starts at 2–3 mm above the needle plate after the needle has come out of
the right side of the needle plate hole.
4. Tighten two setscrews.
5. Mount the front cover.
NOTE: After adjusting the needle swing, check that the upper shaft worm and gear rotate
smoothly without any backlash between them.
Upper shaft worm
Gear
2–3mm
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MODEL:eXplore 240
worm so as not to rotate it,
Setscrew
(2 pcs.)