Adjusting Needle Drop Position
The clearance between the needle and side edges of the needle hole should be 0.2
mm or more when the maximum width zigzag stitch (
) is selecte. And the neddle
should drop in the center of the needle hole when the straight stitch is selected.
<TO ADJUST>
1 Remove the face plate (see page 1).
2 Select the straight stitch (
) and set the stitch width dial at 5.
3 Loosen the setscrew.
4 Move the needle bar supporter so that the needle drops in the center of the needle hole.
5 Tighten the setscrew.
6 Select the zigzag stitch (
) and set the stitch width dial at 5.0 to check the clearance
between needle and side edges of the needle hole.
7 Attach the face plate.
Setscrew
Needle bar supporter
Needle hole
A B
A=B
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