Needle Drop Position - ELNA Star Edition Service Manual

MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT

NEEDLE DROP POSITION

Set the stitch pattern to " ". The standard needle drop position should be at center of the needle plate hole.
Select zigzag stitch " ", and set the stitch width at " 5.0 ". The clearance between the needle and the edge of
the needle hole in the needle plate should be at least 0.2 mm on either side. If not, adjust as follows:
1. Remove the face cover (see page 4).
2. Turn the power switch on and check the needle drop position.
3. If the needle drop is out of position, adjust it to proper position by turning the adjusting screw so that the needle
is in the center of the needle hole when the straight stitch " " is selected.
4. Check the needle drop position of the zigzag stitch " " with the maximum width.
5. Attach the face cover.
NOTE:
Check the hook timing after this adjustment.
Needle plate hole
Adjusting screw
0.2 mm or more 0.2 mm or more
A=B
10