Flexi Stitch Zeroing (Accurate Adjustment) - Singer Inspiration 4228 Service Manual

Flexi stitch zeroing (accurate adjustment)

Check
The balance between between forward and reverse feeding shall be such that the needle in the
reverse feeding stitch goes down into the hole of the former stitch.
Adjustment
NOTE! Always check the "Zero feeding" before this adjustment is done, adjust if necessary.
1. Place a piece of paper on the needle plate and lower the presser foot.
2. Turn handwheel and observe the needle penetrations.
3. The machine should produce two penetrations forward and one reverse. The reverse pene-
tration should enter the previous hole cleanly.
4.If Not : Loosen the nut (a).
5. While holding nut (a) move the screw (b)
- Clockwise to make closer stitches (1).
- Counterclockwise to make distant stitches (2).
6. Tighten nut (a).
7. Recheck and readjust if necessary.
Setting
Singer Inspiration 31