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Sew Mini
ADJUSTING NEEDLE BAR HEIGHT
The standard distance between the upper edge of the needle eye and the upper surface of the
hook race should be in the range of 2.7 - 3.3mm when the hook point meets the right side of the
needle in its ascending travel from the right lowest position of the maximum width zigzag stitch
( ).
NOTE: Before performing this adjustment, check the needle to hook timing.
1. Select the maximum width zigzag stitch ( ).
2. Remove the presser foot, needle plate (A) and bobbin holder (B).
3. Turn the handwheel toward you until the hook point meets the right
side of the needle.
4. Remove the face cover and loosen the setscrew (C).
5. Move the needle bar up or down to adjust the needle bar height.
NOTE: Be careful not to rotate the needle bar.
6. Tighten the setscrew (C).
7. Attach the face cover, bobbin holder and needle plate.
Upper edge of
needle eye
2.7 - 3.3mm
Hook point
Needle
Hook race unit
Setscrews
(A)
(B)
(C)
(E)
(D)
(Bobbin holder normal position)
TO ADJUST