Needle Zigzag Sideways Position - Brother Z-8550A Service Manual

9. ADJUSTMENTS

9-12. Needle zigzag sideways position

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Adjust the position of the needle so that it is in about the
center of the slot in the needle hole when the power is
turned on and the zigzag width and zigzag base line position
have both been set to 0 mm at the operation panel.
* When the straight stitch key on the operation panel is
pressed, the zigzag width will be set to 0.0 mm.
1. Turn off the power switch.
2. Remove the presser foot, rear cover (1) and window
plate (2) and also the solenoid for the 8560A). (Keep
them removed while adjustment is being carried out.)
3. Loosen the bolt (4) of the zigzag joint (3) and adjust the
needle position. In addition, set the motor lever (5) so
that the longer part is vertical.
4. Turn on the power switch.
* If "UP" is displayed, turn the machine pulley until the
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display disappears.
5. Press the TEST key (6) on the operation panel and
check that the TEST icon (7) illuminates.
(For safety purposes, be sure to carry out this step. It
prevents the motor from operating even if the treadle is
depressed.)
6. Press the straight stitch key (8) on the operation panel.
7. Adjust the position of the needle so that it is at the center
of the needle hole (slot).
8. Securely tighten the bolt (4).
* When tightening the bolt (4), be careful not to apply to
much pressure to it or to twist the zigzag joint (3).
9. Press the TEST key (6) on the operation panel (the
TEST icon (7) will switch off) to return the sewing
machine to normal sewing mode.
10. Turn off the power switch.
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Z-8550A, 8560A