6. Setting the presser bar height
Requirement:
With the presser bar lever raised, there must be a 4.7 mm gap between the needle plate and the bottom
of the presser foot.
Check:
● With the presser bar lever raised, slide the adjustment gauge under the presser foot as in figure 10.
● Check the height of the presser bar (measurement B).
Setting:
● Remove the face cover as described in the adjustment and repair instructions.
● Unscrew and remove the fastening screws 12 and the light bulb socket completely.
● Loosen the screw 13 on the presser bar holder.
● Move the presser bar until the bottom of the presser foot is positioned, without any play, on the adjust-
ment gauge.
● Slightly tighten the screw 13.
● Lower the presser foot and, by rotating the presser bar, align the presser foot slots with the needle
plate slots.
● Retighten the screw 13.
Test:
● As described under “Requirement”.
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