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16. Adjustment of the zero point of the stitch length control
Requirement:
When the stitch length is set to “0”, the fabric should not be fed.
At stitch length setting “2” the length of forward and reverse stitches must be approx. the same.
Check:
● Set the control knob to the straight stitch (fig. 16).
● Remove the needle.
● Set the stitch length to “0”.
● Place a piece of fabric under the presser foot.
● Operate the machine.
The fabric should not be fed either forward or backward
Adjustment:
● Fold up the carrying handle.
● Turn out both arm cover retaining screws and remove arm cover.
● If the fabric is fed forwards, turn screw 54 slightly in direction “A” (fig. 16a).
● If the fabric is fed backwards, turn screw 54 slightly in direction “B”.
Test:
● Operate the machine and check to see that the fabric is not fed.