Singer 2802 Service Manual page 78

Service Manual
Presser Bar Height and Alignment
Presser bar height and alignment must be correct to insure proper operation of attachments
and provide straight controlled feeding qualities.
Check.
1. Remove needle.
2. Raise presser foot to its heighest position.
3. Presser bar height is correct when the distance between the underside of the presser
foot and the needle plate is 7,35 mm - 7,60 mm (.290" - .300").
Adjustment:
1. Remove needle.
2. Remove face plate, light, light socket and light shield.
3. Turn hand wheel to position feed dog bellow needle plate.
4. Raise presser bar to its highest position.
5. Losen screw (A) and raise or lower presser bar (B) as required to obtain correct height.
6. Tighten screw (A) to pich tightness.
7. Gently lower presser bar on needle tightness.
8. Turn presser bar (B) as necessary to align presser foot sides with the slots in the needle
plate (C).
9. Raise presser bar and securely tighten screw (A).
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