Singer 2802 Service Manual page 113

Service Manual
To allow sufficient space for cutting without damaging the thread, the buttonhole cutting
space must be approximately 0,50 mm - ,00 mm ( .020" - .040") .
Check:
1. Remove presser foot.
2. Insert a number 9 needle to provide better visibility and accuracy when checking
buttonhole cutting space.
3. Turn buttonhole control dial to number " " position.
4. While holding a piece of paper over the needle plate, make two needle penetrations.
5. Without disturbing the position of the paper, turn buttonhole control dial to number "3"
position and make two more needle penetrations.
6. The distance between the two inner perforations should be 0,50 mm -
.040").
Adjustment:
1. Remove arm top cover.
2. Loosen screw (C) while maintaining the position of bracket (B).
3. Move stitch width control lever (A) left to increase space and right to decrease cutting
space.
4. Tighten screw (C).
5. Recheck and readjust if necessary.
Rev. n .
o
Buttonhole cutting space
Only 2818/2868
1
1
112
1, 00 mm (.022" -
358487-001 Mar./2005