Janome MC300E - Adjusting Tension Release Mechanism

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MC300E
Adjusting Tension Release Mechanism
1 Remove the front cover unit. (see page 6)
2 Lower the presser foot lifter, set the thread tension dial
at “9” and loosen the Screw .
3 Adjust the play between the tension release rod (2)
and the Spring holder approximately 0.3 - 0.5
mm and tighten the Screw (A) .
4 Raise the presser foot lifter, turn the thread tension
dial from “9” to “0”, make sure the tension disc
should open 1.0 mm .
5 Reattach the front cover unit.
Screw
Tension release rod (2)
Play (0.3 - 0.5 mm)
Spring holder
Tension disc
Clearance (approximately 1.0 mm)
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When the presser foot lifter is raised, the tension release mechanism should work correctly.
If not, adjust as follows.
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