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7-5. Adjustment of the thread guide 
(1)  
Remove the E-shaped snap ring (No.3) which is engaging the movable knife (No.2) and the 
link (No.1) then, loosen the setscrews (No.4) and remove the sliding plate (S)(No.5).
 
(2)   Loosen the setscrews (No.10) and move the thread guide (No.6) to the position where the 
needle center line (No.8) divides the needle groove (No.7) evenly and the rear side line 
(No.9) of the needle is aligned with the shoulder (No.9) of the thread guide (No.6).    At this 
time, make sure that there is some clearance between the hook retainer and the thread 
guide (No.6) at least the upper thread can be passed smoothly through it (standard 
clearance is 0.8mm).If this clearance is too wide, it causes the trimming failure and if this 
clearance is too narrow, it causes the sewing condition disturbance, the trimmed upper 
thread tail uneven and the locking up the hook with the upper thread. 
After the adjustment, engage the link (No.1) of the trimmer mechanism with the movable knife 
(No.2) with the E shaped snap ring (No.3) and put the sliding plate (S)(No.5) back on the 
original location then, tighten the setscrews (No.4).At this time, set the sliding 
plate(S)(No.5) so that the needle (No.11) can come down to the center (No.12) of the 
needle hole of the needle plate. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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