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Before proceeding with this adjustment, check the hook timing (refer to page 10). The distance between the
upper edge of the needle eye and the tip of the hook should be in the range of 1.6 to 2.0 mm when the tip of the
hook timing meets right side of the needle in the left needle position ( ) as the needle ascends from its lowest
position.
1. Remove the needle plate, bobbin holder and face plate.
2. Turn the power switch on.
3. Select the pattern (left position). Set the zigzag width at 0.
4. Turn the handwheel toward you until the tip of hook meets the right side of the
needle.
5. Loosen the hexagonal socket screw
q
.
6. Move the needle bar to adjust the needle bar height, and tighten the hexagonal socket screw
q
.
Be careful not to turn the needle bar.
7. Attach the bobbin holder, needle plate and face cover.
MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT
ADJUSTMENT OF NEEDLE BAR HEIGHT
1.6 – 2.0 mm
q
Needle setting
groove
Upper edge of needle hole
Hook race (unit)
Hook race
Tip of hook meets the right side of the needle
Left position ( )
(#14)
Needle plate
Bobbin holder
