Adjusting The Thread Catcher Holder - ELNA eXpressive 970 Service Manual

Adjusting the Thread Catcher Holder

Setscrews (A)
Lower thread
catcher holder
Setscrews (B)
Rod shaft
Thread catcher
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1. Remove the right cover of the stationary head (see
page 5).
2. Remove the thread catcher panel and lower thread
guide plate (see pages 25 and 26).
3. Loosen the four setscrews (A).
4. Pull the thread catcher out to set the tip of the thread
catcher on the lower thread catcher holder.
Move the thread catcher holder up or down so the
lower surface of the thread catcher touches the upper
surface of the lower thread catcher holder.
NOTE:
If an adjustment allowance of the thread catcher holder is
not enough, loosen the three setscrews (B) and move the
thread catcher unit.
5. Check if the thread catcher moves smoothly by
moving the rod shaft with your hand.
Tighten the four setscrews (A).
6. Press the thread cutter button to test thread cutting
and catching.
7. Attach the parts removed in steps 1 and 2.