Janome 444 - Page 9

ADJUSTING THE PHASE OF AUTOMATIC
CAM HOLDER ASSEMBLY
(FOR 445 ONLY)
When patterns are deformed in automatic pattern sewing, make adjustment as
follows:
1. Set needle position selecting lever at R.
2. Insert No.11R cam (#587003) on cam spindle.
3. Turn balance wheel until crest of cam comes to pick-up point of cam follower
(#576008) as near as possible when needle bar is at the lowest point on its
left stroke (When zigzag cam box (#575501) moves to the extreme left).
4. Loosen slightly upper shaft worm gear set screws (#53233).
5. Turn worm gear (#576012) until the pick-up point of cam follower comes to
the midst of crest of cam. (Be careful not to turn upper shaft.)
6. Tighten worm gear set screws (#53233) temporarily.
7. Raise presser foot (#32094).
8. Turn balance wheel slowly and see if needle starts sewing on its right
upward stroke just above presser foot. If not, loosen worm set screws, hold
worm gear in its place with screwdriver and turn upper shaft (with balance
wheel) slightly away from you (A) when needle starts swinging too late.
ee needle starts swinging too early, turn upper shaft slightly toward you
B).
9. Tighten worm gear set screws (#53233) firmly.