Adjusting Needle To Hook Timing - ELNA 320 Service Manual

Adjusting Needle to Hook Timing

The amount of ascending travel of the needle in the maximum width
zigzag stitch ( ) from the right lowest to where the hook point meets
the right side of the needle position should be 1.4 to 2.0 mm.
<TO ADJUST>
1 Select the maximum width zigzag stitch (
2 Remove the base cover (see page 2).
3 Remove the needle plate and bobbin holder.
4 Loosen the setscrews on the lower shaft gear.
5 Turn the handwheel toward you to bring the needle to the right lowest position. Then
raise the needle 1.7mm from the lowest position.
6 While holding the handwheel as not to move the needle bar, rotate the hook race until
the hook point meets the right side of the needle.
7 Tighten the setscrews.
8 Attach the bobbin holder and needle plate.
9 Attach the base cover.
NOTE:
Before performing this adjustment, be sure to check the needle bar height.
Setscrew
) and set the stitch width dial at 5.
Needle plate
Bobbin holder
Needle in right position
9
Setscrews
(2 off)
Lower shaft gear
Hook point meets the right
side of the needle.
1.4 - 2.0 mm
Lowest position
of the needle