Adjusting The Needle Drop Position - Janome MC230E Service Manual And Parts List

The needle should be positioned at the center of the needle plate hole.
Setscrews (A)
Needle bar supporter
Setscrews (B)
Needle plate hole

Adjusting the Needle Drop Position

Setscrews (B)
Needle drop ad-
justing plate
1. Lower the needle to the lowest position by turning
the hand wheel.
2. Remove the face cover.
3. Loosen the 2 setscrews (A).
4. Move the needle bar supporter back or forth to
adjust the position of the needle.
5. Loosen the 2 setscrews (B).
6. Move the needle drop adjusting plate laterally to
adjust the position of the needle.
7. Tighten the setscrews.
8. Attach the face cover.
NOTE:
Check the hook timing and clearance between the
needle and hook. Adjust them if necessary.
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