Janome Quilt Maker Pro 18 VERSA - Needle Position, Check, & Adjustment; Importance of Needle Position; Needle Straightness and Plate Centering; Y-axis Needle Position Adjustment

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10. Needle Posion, Check, & Adjustment
Figure 10.1 (Note: X & Y marks
Bobbin case end
Figure 10.2
G
D
The needle posion adjustment is the most important
of all adjustments in the machine. Needle posion
provides the foundaon for which all other sengs
are made.
Once the needle posion has been completed, great
care must be maintained to keep this seng. It is
important that the sewing machine be transported
carefully, so as to not allow bumping or dropping.
Check:
• Use a new System 134/Size 100 needle. Check the
needle for straightness on a at surface such as the
needle plate. The needle must be centered in the
stch hole of the needle plate as shown in (Figure
10.1.) 2 mm and 3 mm handle hex tool
Check with needle eye ush with the needle plate,
not with the needle in the lowest posion.
Adjustment for Y axis: Cover O
Note that adjustment is done with the front frame
cover o.
If a correcon is necessary:
• Loosen rst screws D and G (Figure 10.2)
• Loosen screw A and screw B (Figure 10.2)
While pushing the head frame back into the main
casng, gently slide the head frame le or right to
correct as necessary.
• Tighten screws A and B in Figure 10.2.
Note: If needle posion changes, repeat the process.
Do not ghten screw D or G at this me.
A B