Fabricator Guidebook - Flipbook - Page 34
Adjusting Needle Position &
Clearance Between Presser Feet
43
To prevent the inner presser foot from striking
the outer presser foot at the end of feeding, the
needle should be positioned in the center of the
feed dog hole. Make sure the stitch length is
set to 8mm and rotate the balance wheel so the
inner presser foot is at its furthest back position,
toward the outer presser foot (43). The two
presser feet should not touch. Now rotate the
balance wheel so the feed dog is as far forward
as possible (away from outer presser foot). The
needle should be centered in the feed dog hole.
If it needs adjustment, loosen the screw (A)
for the motion shaft crank (44) and notice that
the needle moves near the back of the feed
dog hole. Grabbing the needle bar and inner
presser foot, hold them in a position so that
needle (B) is in the center of the feed dog hole
(C)(45). Tighten the screw (44) when positioned
properly. Make a full rotation of the balance
wheel and confirm the inner and outer presser
feet still don’t touch (43).
44
A
45
If adjustment is made, proceed to “To set the
needle bar height” (p. 33).
B
C
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