Fabricator Guidebook - Flipbook - Page 36
Timing Between the Needle & the Rotating Hook
To set the needle bar height:
IMPORTANT: Before making adjustments,
verify a change is needed by checking your
machine against the below steps.
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A
1. Make sure a #20 needle is installed properly
(p. 11).
B
2. Set the stitch length indicator to its lowest
stitch length (0mm)(p. 23).
NOTE: The reverse lever will not move up or
down after this is done.
3. Remove the faceplate found on the left
side of the machine (46). The two screws
that secure the faceplate to the machine
are found in the recessed holes at the top
of the faceplate (A).
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B
4. Rotate the balance wheel until the needle is
at the bottom of its stroke.
5. Tilt the machine back and loosen the needle
bar clamp (B)(47). Adjust the height of the
needle bar so that the top of the bobbin is at
the center of the eye of the needle (48).
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NOTE: when adjusting the height of the needle
bar, take care to not twist it.
6. Tighten the needle bar clamp (B) securely.
7. Reinstall the faceplate.
If adjustment is made, proceed to “To set the
machine’s timing” (p. 34).
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