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Even
Sensor
Upper shaft shield plate
Needle #14
Surface of
needle plate
Mechanical adjustment
Upper shaft shield plate position
When the machine is set for zigzag stitch, the needle should start to swing 7.2 to 8.2 mm above the surface of the
needle plate.
7.2 – 8.2 mm
Setscrew A
Upper shaft sensor
Upper shaft Shield plate
To check:
1. Attach the needle #14.
2. Turn the power switch ON while pressing the Start/
Stop button and the Reverse stitch button. The LCD
shows the Factory Setting Mode. Press "Phase" key.
3. Turn the handwheel toward you slowly to bring the
needle up from its lowest. The indication below "Bight"
changes from L to H.
4. The needle height should be 7.2 to 8.2 mm above
from the surface of the needle plate. If not, adjust the
upper shaft shield position.
To adjust:
1. Remove the top cover (see page 2).
2. Turn the handwheel toward you and raise the needle
7.7 mm above the surface of the needle plate.
3. Loosen the setscrew of the upper shaft shield plate.
Turn the upper shaft shield plate until the indication
changes from L to H. TIghten the setscrew.
The position of the upper shaft shield plate should be in
the center of the upper shaft sensor (see Fig. 1.)
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