Needle Bar Height - ELNA easy cover Service Manual

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q
r
t
e
7.8–8.2 mm

3. Needle Bar Height

The distance between the point of the left needle
(Schmetz ELx705, size 80/12) and the upper surface of
the needle plate should be 7.8–8.2 mm when the needle
bar is at the highest position.
z Remove the face plate and front cover.
x Remove the setscrews q and lamp set plate w.
c Replace the left needle with Schmetz ELx705, size
80/12 needle e.
v Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the needle
bar to the highest position.
b Loosen the setscrew r and move the needle bar t
up or down to adjust the distance at 8.0 mm.
NOTE:
Be sure not to rotate the needle bar when adjusting the
needle bar height.
n Tighten the setscrew r and attach the lamp set
plate.
m Attach the face plate and front cover.
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