VII. MAINTENANCE
1. Changing the center-to-center distance between bartacks
The center-to-center length between the needles can be adjusted between 43 mm to 70 mm.
(1) Changing the needle gauge
❷ ❷
(2) Adjusting the lower plate
❶ ❶
❶ ❶
❶ ❶
1) Loosen needle base setscrew ❶ from the rear
face side.
2) Move needle base ❷ in the direction of the arrow
to change the needle gauge.
(The adjustable range is from 43 mm to 70 mm.)
3) After the adjustment, tighten setscrew ❶ from
the rear face side.
1) Loosen setscrews ❶ of the lower plate B.
2) Align the center of the slot in the lower plate B
with the center of the needle. Then, tighten set-
screws ❶ .
* Be sure to check the needle entry (whether or
not the needle eyelet is hidden in the slot) before
sewing.
"VI-3. Confirmation of needle entry
Refer to
point" P.20
for the checking method.
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