Needle To Hook Timing - ELNA Star Edition Service Manual

MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT

NEEDLE TO HOOK TIMING

When the machine is set for zigzag stitch (maximum zigzag width) at the right needle position, the amount
of ascending travel of the needle bar from its lowest position at the right needle drop to the position where the tip
of the hook meets the right side of the needle should be 1.4 to 2.0mm.
1. Remove the needle plate and bobbin holder.
2. Turn on the power switch, select the pattern " " (simple zigzag). (maximum zigzag width)
3. Remove the bed cover (see page 5).
4. Turn the handwheel toward you, and set the needle bar at the lowest position.
5. Loosen the 2 setscrews on the lower shaft gear.
6. Raise the needle bar 1.6 mm from the lowest position of the needle bar.
7. Turn the lower shaft gear until the tip of hook meets with the right side of needle.
8. Tighten the setscrews on lower shaft gear.
9. Attach the bed cover, bobbin holder and needle plate.
Needle plate
Setscrews (2)
Bobbin holder
Lower shaft gear
Match the tip of hook at
the right side of needle
Needle #14
1.4-2.0 mm
Lower needle position
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