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TIMING NEEDLE BAR FOR ZIGZAG SEWING
If needle bar is not timed correctly for zigzag stitching, needle
will move sidewise while in the fabric, distorting the pattern
and bending the needle. To correct:
. Set zigzag width regulator lever (#576009) at 5 and fix it with zigzag
width stopper screw (#574038).
Take off top cover. Put identifying marks on upper shaft (#34038) and
upper shaft worm gear (#32099).
Loosen two upper shaft worm gear set screws (#53233).
Rotate upper shaft about 10 to 15 degrees by turning hand wheel while
holding upper shaft worm gear with screwdriver,
» Tighten one of the screws and test by placing paper under presser foot.
Tf condition is improved but needle still moves sidewise while in the
paper, rotate shaft a little further in the same direction.
Tf condition is worse, rotate shaft in opposite direction beyond
identifying marks.
When needle bar is timed correctly, tighten screws securely.