(Checking The Hook Position In Horizontal Direction); Needle Threader (Exchange) - Brother PC8200 SUPER GALAXIE 2000 Service Manual

20. NEEDLE THREADER

(CHECKING THE HOOK POSITION IN HORIZONTAL DIRECTION)

STANDARD
The measure from inside of the hook guard to the center point of hook is 0.42 mm.
CHECK
As sewing needle HA X1 (#14) is standard, so prepare five brand-new sewing needles HA X1 (#14) and check by
changing all of these.
After Checking,
1. In case that, hook goes through eyelet of all needles ....................There is no problem.
2. In case that, hook does not go through eyelet of all needles .........Adjust by bending hook.
3. In case that, hook does not go through eyelet of some needles....Needles through which the hook does not go
(Example for checking)
When you check five brand-new sewing needles HA X1 (#9) on condition that it achieves above first case, if the hook
does not go through eyelet of all of these needle, all five needles are defective and you judge the hook position is not
defective.
ADJUSTMENT
In case the hook is defective after above checking, adjust the hook by bending with pliers. Do not bend the hook
guard at this time.
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NEEDLE THREADER (EXCHANGE)

HOW TO EXCHANGE NEEDLE THREADER
1. Remove the needle and lower the presser foot lifter.
2. Push down the needle threader and take it out.
3. Place a new one so that the guide is immediately under the guide pin as shown in figure A.
4. Push needle threader all the way up so that the guide is placed in the pin.
through are defective.
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