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NEEDLE CLEARANCE TO HOOK
The clearance between the needle and the tip of hook should be -0.1 to +0.05 mm.
PREPARATION:
1. Remove the needle plate, bobbin holder, and bed cover, and replace the needle with the test pin (B).
2. Turn the power switch on, and select pattern " " (Simple zigzag). (Maximum zigzag width)
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE:
1. Loosen the screws (A), (B), (C), then slightly tighten the hinge screw (C).
2. Turn the handwheel toward you, and adjust the clearance between test pin and the point of the hook in the left
and right needle position to –0.1 to +0.05 mm by moving the hook set plate up or down.
3. Tighten the setscrews (A), (B), (C).
4. Check the backlash of the hook gear and lower shaft gear. If the backlash is too great or not enough, adjust the
backlash in accordance with "to adjust the backlash of hook gear and lower shaft gear".
5. Attach the bed cover, needle plate and bobbin holder, and remove the test pin.
MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT
Hinge screw (C)
Setscrew (B)
Hook set plate (E)
Setscrew (A)
Test pin (D)
Point of hook
–0.1 to +0.05 mm