You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
2 - 16 Needle Clearance to Shuttle<br />
SECTION 2 - 16<br />
PAGE 1<br />
* * Before checking, follow Section 2 - 2 Needle Position at Straight and Maximum<br />
Zigzag Width and 2 - 14 Needle Height.<br />
Checking:<br />
1. Remove bobbin case and shuttle race cover.<br />
2. Set machine at "zigzag stitching C, (maximum width)" by turning selector dial.<br />
3. Turning hand wheel, bring up needle from its right hand lowest point until<br />
shuttle hook point comes to align with left side of needle. Check if clearance<br />
(A) between hook point and upper edge of needle eye is about 1.0 mm.<br />
Adjustment:<br />
1. Loosen bolt (2) of lower shaft arm (1).<br />
2. Rotate shuttle with finger until hook point comes to align with the left side of<br />
needle.<br />
3. Holding shuttle at this position, slowly bring up needle until the correct vertical<br />
clearance is attained between shuttle hook point and upper edge of<br />
needle eye.<br />
4. Tighten screw (2) securely after adjustment, keeping the angle of the shuttle<br />
as adjusted.<br />
5. Recheck needle/ shuttle timing after adjustment.
Change language