To Adjust The Position Of The Chaining Finger - Janome AirThread 2000D Service Manual

To adjust the position of the chaining finger

The standard distance between the side edge of the needle plate and the left edge of the chaining finger is 0.2 mm.
The side edge of the needle plate should not interfere with the left edge of the chaining finger. When setting the chaining
finger switch knob to "S", the tip of the chaining finder should align with the point of the needles on the needle plate.
Upper knife
Upper knife release knob
Chaining finger switch
knob: R
Setscrew
Side edge of
the needle plate
Upper knife
Upper knife release knob
Mechanical Adjustment
Chaining finger switch
knob: S
Chaining finger switch set plate
Left edge of
the chaining finger
To adjust:
1. Open the side cover.
2. Remove the presser foot (unit).
3. While pressing the upper knife release knob, turn it
clockwise by half a rotation to deactivate the upper
knife.
4. Set the chaining finger switch knob to "S".
5. Loosen the setscrews (2 pcs.). Adjust the position of
the chaining finger by moving the chaining finger set
plate. Tighten the setscrews (2 pcs.).
6. Move the chaining finger switch knob to check if the
chaining finger moves smoothly.
7. Attach the presser foot (unit).
8. While pressing the upper knife release knob, turn it
clockwise by half a rotation to activate the upper knife.
9. Close the side cover.
30
MODEL: AirThread 2000D