Singer S-18 Sewing Machine Service Manual

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Service Manual
15 April 2014
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
To remove face plate and top cover ................................................................................ 1

To remove tbelt cover and machine base ........................................................................ 2
To remove auto thread cutter cover ................................................................................. 3
To remove front cover ..................................................................................................... 4
To remove cover ............................................................................................................. 5
To remove thread guide .................................................................................................. 6
To remove circuit board “A” and fuse .............................................................................. 7
To remove circuit board “K” ............................................................................................ 8
To remove tcircuit board “F” and speed control lever ....................................................... 9
Connection of connectors ............................................................................................. 10
To adjust needle drop ................................................................................................... 11
To adjust hook timing .................................................................................................... 12
To adjust needle bar height ........................................................................................... 13
To adjust clearance between needle and rotary hook .................................................... 14
To adjust backlash between hook drive gear and lower shaft gear ................................ 15
To adjust presser bar (direction and height) .................................................................. 16
To adjust feed dog height ............................................................................................. 17
To remove needle thread tension unit............................................................................ 18
To adjust tension release mechanism (1) ...................................................................... 19
To adjust tension release mechanism (2) ...................................................................... 20
To adjust needle thread tension .................................................................................... 21
To adjust bobbin winder ................................................................................................ 22
To adjust needle threader plate ..................................................................................... 23
To remove auto-thread cutter (new type) ....................................................................... 24
To remove auto-thread cutter (old type) ......................................................................... 25
To adjust sliding plate position ...................................................................................... 26
To adjust thread supply control lever.............................................................................. 27
Setting position of thread take up lever ......................................................................... 28
To adjust the upper shaft declutch device ...................................................................... 29
Setting positions of parts on lower shaft........................................................................ 30
Setting positions of upper and lower shafts ................................................................... 31
To remove DC motor and belt tension adjustment ......................................................... 32
To adjust zigzag timing ................................................................................................. 33
To adjust buttonhole lever position ................................................................................ 34
To adjust stretch stitch feed balance ............................................................................. 35
To adjust presser foot lifter switch position .................................................................... 36
To adjust switch position of auto thread cutter ............................................................... 37
To adjust position of solenoid for upper shaft declutch device........................................ 38
To adjust postion of solenoid for auto thread cutter........................................................ 39
To adjust position of solenoid for bobbin idling prevension lever ................................... 40
Self-diagnosis chart ............................................................................................. 41 – 45
Parts list ............................................................................................................... 46 – 69
TO REMOVE BELT COVER AND MACHINE BASE
Set screw (B)

Top cover
Setscrew (C)
Pressuredial
Connector (D)
Connector case
Face plate
Setscrew (A)
Face plate
[ To remove]
Remove the setscrew (A) to remove the face plate .
[ To attach]
Attach the face plate with the setscrews (A).
Top cover
[ To remove ]:
1. Remove the setscrews (B) and (C).
2. Pull out the connector (D) of the bobbin winder and remove the top cover.
[ To attach ]:
3. Connect the connector of the bobbin winder and tighten the setscrews (B) and (C).
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TO REMOVE BELT COVER AND MACHINE BASE
Projection (F)
Belt cover
Belt cover [ To remove ]:
1. Remove the setscrews (A), (B) and (C).

2. Remove the belt cover
Setscrew (A) [ To attach ]:

3. Insert the projections (D), (E) and (F) and tighten
the setscrews (A), (B) and (C).
Projection (E)
Projection (D)
Setscrew (B)
Setscrew (C)
Machine base
Machine base [ To remove ]:
Remove the 3 setscrews (A), (B) and (C)
[ To attach]
Attach the machine base with the 3 setscrews
(A), (B) and (C).
Setscrew (E)
Setscrew (D)
Setscrew (C)
Setscrew (B)
Machine rest (20cm high )
Rubber plug
Washer Setscrew (A)

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TO REMOVE AUTO THREAD CUTTER COVER
[ To remove ]:
Loosen the setscrew (A) and pull off the auto thread
cutter cover.
[ To attach ]:
Setscrew (A)
Replace the auto thread cutter cover and tighten the
setscrew (A).
Auto thread
cutter cover
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TO REMOVE FRONT COVER
Setscrew (A)
[ To remove ]:
1. Remove the face plate, top cover and belt cover
(refer to pages 1 and 2).
2. Loosen the setscrews (A), (B), (C) and (D).
3. Pull out the connectors (refer to page 10) and
remove the front cover.
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Setscrew (B)
[ To attach ]:
4. Proceed with the above procedure in reverse.
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Setscrew (C) [View from belt cover side]
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[View from face plate side] Setscrew (D)
When attaching the front cover, ensure that the cords

shown in the photo on the left do not get caught
between the cover and the parts.
Cords
Insulation paper
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TO REMOVE COVER
[ To remove ]
1. Remove the face plate and top cover (refer to
Cover (D) page 1).
Setscrew (A)
2. Loosen the setscrews (A) and (B).
Remove the cover (D).
[ To attach ]
Reverse the above procedure.
* Take care when removing and attaching the

cover, as the right hand side of cover is held in
position by the “C” part slipping into the groove
(E) of the cover (D).
Setscrew (B)
Groove (E)
“C” part
Cover (D)
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TO REMOVE THE THREAD GUIDE
[ To remove ]
Setscrew (A) Remove the face plate, and tilt the lamp socket (E)
to the left.
Remove the setscrews (A), (B) and (C), and re-
move the thread guide (D).
[ To attach ]
Lamp socket (E) Setscrew (B)
Setscrew (C)
Thread guide (D)
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TO REPLACE CIRCUIT BOARD A AND FUSE
Mounting
[To remove]
bracket 1. Remove the front cover (refer to page 4).
Circuit board A Setscrew (D)
2. Remove the 4 setscrews (A).
Setscrew (A) Setscrew (A) Remove the circuit board A together with
the mounting bracket.
3. Remove the 2 setscrews (D).
4. Remove the 2 setscrews (B) and 2
Setscrew (D) setscrews (C).
5. Remove the circuit board A and lid.
[To attach]

* The shiny side of the insulation paper
should face the circuit board A
Insulation
paper
Setscrew (C)
Setscrew (B)
Setscrew (B) Setscrew (C)

Setscrew (A) Setscrew (A) [To change the fuse]
1. Remove the 2 setscrews (B) and 2
setscrews (C).
2. Remove the circuit board A and lid.
3. Pry the fuse out with a screwdriver as
shown.
If the fuse is loose, bend the fuse holder with
your fingers.
Setscrew (B)
Setscrew (C)
Setscrew (C)
Lid
A board case
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TO REPLACE CIRCUIT BOARD K
Connector of the
Setscrew Setscrew speed control lever
[To remove]
1. Remove the front cover (refer to
page 4).
2. Pull out the connector of the
speed control lever.
3. Remove the 8 setscrews.
[To attach]
Setscrew
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TO REPLACE CIRCUIT BOARD F AND SPEED CONTROL LEVER
[To remove the circuit board F]
Circuit board F 1. Remove the front cover (refer to page 4).

2. Pull out the connector from the circuit board A.
(refer to page 7).
3. Remove the 3 setscrews (A) and 2 CS rings
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(D).
[To attach]
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Make sure that the buttons are placed in the
correct places and direction.
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Setscrew (A)
CS ring (E)
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CS ring (E)
Connector (B)
[To remove the speed control lever]
1. Remove the front cover (refer to page 4).
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2. Pull out the connector (B) from the circuit

board K.
3. Remove the 2 CS rings (E), and remove the
speed control lever (C).
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[To attach]
Speed control lever (C)
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CONNECTION OF CONNECTORS
Lower shaft sensor

(black 5 pins) Circuit board F
Bobbin winder
(black 4 pins) (black 7 pins)
Presser bar switch

(black 2 pins)
Lamp
(white 2 pins) Circuit board K
(black 32 pins)
Buttonhole sensor
(black 3 pins)
Auto thread cutter switch CIRCUIT BOARD A
(red 2 pins)
Foot control
(white 2 pins)
Drop feed switch

(blue 2 pins) Motor for thread
tension release
Separation solenoid (red 7 pins)
(red 2 pins)
DC motor Zigzag stepping
Bobbin solenoid (white 5 pins) motor
(black 2 pins) (white 7 pins)
Auto thread cutter Feed stepping

solenoid (white 2 pins) motor
(black 7 pins)
Transformer
(secondary)
(red 6 pins)
Transformer Machine socket
(primary) (white 2 pins)
(black 2 pins) Circuit board K
Speed control lever
Circuit board F
Connector to circuit
board K
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TO ADJUST NEEDLE DROP POSITION

When the straight stitch is selected, the needle should be at the center of the hole of the needle plate.
When the maximum zigzag width is selected, the distance between the needle and the edge of the hole of the
needle plate at the right and left needle positions should be 0.2mm or more as shown in Fig. 2.
[ To adjust ]:
1. Remove the face plate.

Check the needle drop position on the stitch pattern
( ) and zigzag stitch ( ) with maximum width.
2. Loosen the hexagonal socket screw (A) just enough to
Hexagonal socket screw (A) turn the eccentric pin (B).
The direction of the eccentric pin (B) should be as shown
in the Fig. 1.
Threader lever 3. Tighten the hexagonal socket screw (A).
4. Attach the face plate.
Eccentric pin (B)
Fig. 1
Hole of needle plate
0.2mm or more 0.2mm or

more
A=B
Fig. 2
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TO ADJUST HOOK TIMING
The movement of the needle from its lowest point to its highest point should be in the range of 3.25 to
3.55mm.
[ To adjust ]:
Needle 1. Remove the machine base (refer to page 2)
plate 2. Turn the power switch on and select stitch
pattern No. 2 ( ) in mode 1.
3. Set the zigzag width at 0 and turn the power
switch off.
4. Remove the presser foot, needle plate and
Bobbin bobbin holder.
holder 5. Turn the balance wheel toward you to set the
needle bar at its lowest position.
6. Loosen the hexagonal socket screws (A) and
(B) on the lower shaft gear (C).
7. Move the needle bar between 3.25mm and
3.55mm from the lowest position.
8. Turn the lower shaft gear (C) until the tip of
the hook meets the right side of the needle.
9. Tighten the hexagonal socket screws (A) and
(B).
Hexagonal socket screw (A) 10. Attach the bobbin holder, needle plate and
presser foot.
11. Attach the machine base.
Lower shaft gear (C) Hexagonal socket screw (B)
Needle,
size 14 Tip of hook
3.25 – 3.55mm
Lowest
position
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TO ADJUST NEEDLE BAR HEIGHT

Before proceeding with this adjustment, check the hook timing (refer to page 12).
The distance between the upper edge of the needle eye and the tip of the hook should be in the range of
1.6 – 2.0mm when the tip of the hook meets the right side of the needle in the left needle position ( ) as
the needle ascends from its lowest position.
[ To adjust ]:
Needle
plate (A) 1. Turn the power switch on and select stitch
pattern No. 2 ( ) in mode 1.
2. Set the zigzag width at 0 and turn the power
Bobbin switch off.
holder (B) 3. Remove the presser foot, needle plate (A),
bobbin holder (B) and face plate
4. Remove the set screw (C), and remove the
lamp set plate.
5. Remove the arm thread guide and face plate
by removing the set screws (D), (E) and (F).
6. Turn the balance wheel toward you until the tip
of the hook meets the right side of the needle.
7. Loosen the hexagonal socket screw (G).
8. Move the needle bar to adjust the needle bar
height, and tighten the hexagonal socket screw
(G). Be careful not to turn the needle bar.
9. Fix the arm thread guide and face plate guide.
Setscrew (D)
Lamp set plate
Setscrew (C) Setscrew (E)
Hexagonal socket screw (G)

Setscrew (F)
Point of hook
Needle, Hook race
size 14 1.6 – 2.0mm
Upper edge of
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TO ADJUST CLEARANCE BETWEEN NEEDLE AND ROTARY HOOK

The clearance between needle and the tip of the rotary hook (J) should be between –0.1 and +0.05mm.
[Adjustment I]
Hexagonal socket 1. Remove the face plate, and attach a master

screw (A) needle (I).
2. Turn the power switch on.
3. Select the stitch pattern and set the zigzag
width at “7”.
bobbin holder.
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5. Loosen the hexagonal socket screw (A) and
Hole of Within adjust the clearance between the needle and tip
needle 0.15mm (D) of the rotary hook (J) by moving the needle bar
Needle bar supporter plate (C) supporter (B).
(B) 6. Tighten the hexagonal socket screw (A).
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7. Attach the presser foot, needle plate and bobbin
holder.
Make sure that the distance between the tip of
the needle and the center of the hole of the
needle plate (C) is within 0.15mm (D). If not,
return the needle bar supporter (B) to the
original position and adjust the clearance
between the needle and the tip of the rotary
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hook (J) by using Adjustment II.
Setscrew (G)
Setscrew (E)
[Adjustment II]
1. Remove the machine base (refer to page 2).
2. Turn the power switch on, and select the stitch
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Set the zigzag width at “7”.
bobbin holder.
4. Loosen the setscrews (E) and (F).
Loosen the setscrew (G) just enough to move
the hook base plate (H).
5. Turn the hand wheel toward you and adjust the
clearance between the needle and the tip of the
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rotary hook, by moving the hook base plate up

Hook base or down, to within –0.1 to +0.05mm at the left
plate (H) Setscrew (F) and right needle positions.
6. Tighten the setscrews (E), (F) and (G) firmly.
7. Check the backlash between the hook drive and
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lower shaft gears.

Refer to page 15 for the adjustment.
8. Attach the machine base, bobbin holder, needle
plate and presser foot.
Master
needle (I)
Tip of hook (J)

-0.10 - +0.05mm
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TO ADJUST BACKLASH OF HOOK DRIVE AND LOWER SHAFT GEARS
The gears turns smoothly and rotary play of the hook should be 0.8 mm or less (F) when the tip of
hook (E) is within the width of the feed dog (C) as shown below.

2. Remove the needle, needle plate and bobbin
holder.
3. Loosen the hexagonal socket screw (D).
4. If the backlash is too much, turn the lower shaft
bushing in direction A.
If the backlash is too little, turn the lower shaft
bushing in direction B.
5. Tighten the hexagonal socket screw (D).
6. Attach the needle, needle plate and bobbin
holder.
Lower shaft bushing NOTE: After adjusting the backlash, be sure to

check and adjust the ”HOOK TIMING” and
the “FEED DOG HEIGHT” (refer to pages 12
and 17).
Hexagonal socket screw (D)
Width of the feed dog (C)
Tip of hook (E)
0.8mm or less (F)
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TO ADJUST DIRECTION OF PRESSER BAR AND ITS HEIGHT
When the presser foot is lifted, the distance between the surface of the needle plate and the bottom of the
zigzag foot should be 6mm as shown in Fig 1.
When the presser bar is lowered, the presser foot should be parallel with the holes for the feed dogs as
shown in Fig. 2.
[ To adjust ]:
1. Remove the face plate (refer to page 1).

2. Lift the presser bar.
Loosen the hexagonal socket screw (A).
Adjust the direction and height of the presser bar.
Hexagonal socket
screw (A)
Presser bar
lifter
Hexagonal
socket
screw (A)
Zigzag foot
6mm
Fig. 1
Holes for
feed dogs
To be
parallele with
holes for
feed dogs
Fig. 2
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TO ADJUST FEED DOG HEIGHT

When the pressure adjusting dial is at “3” and the presser foot (A) is lowered, the highest position of the
feed dog (B) should be 0.80 to 0.90 mm (C) from the surface of the needle plate (D).
1. Remove the machine base and auto-thread

cutter cover.
2. Set the pressure adjusting dial at “3” with the
presser foot lowered.
3. Turn the balance wheel toward you to get the
highest position of the feed dog.
4. Loosen the setscrew (E).
5. Loosen the nut (F)
6. Adjust the feed dog height to 0.80 mm to 0.90
mm by turning the adjusting screw (G).
7. Tighten the nut (F) and set screw (E).
8. Attach the bed cover.
Setscrew (G)
Setscrew (H) Hexagonal [Parallel of the feed dog]
Setscrew (E)
socket screw (I)
If the feed dog is not parallel to the surface of the
needle plate at its highest position, make the
adjustment as follows:
* For this adjustment, a hexagonal socket screw (I),
part No. 000111108 is required.
1. Insert a hexagonal socket screw, part No.
000111108 into the threaded hole (J) until it
stops.
Setscrew (E)
Nut (F) Setscrew (G) 2. Turn the setscrew (H) clockwise to loosen it.
3. Turn the hexagonal socket screw (I) until the
Zigzag foot (A) feed dog is parallel with the surface of the
needle plate.
0.80 – 0.90mm (C) 4. Tighten the left-handed setscrew (H).
5. Remove the hexagonal socket screw (I).
6. Attach the auto-thread cutter cover and machine
base.
Feed dog (B) Surface of needle plate
Hexagonal socket screw (I)
Threaded hole (J)
Setscrew (H)
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TO REPLACE NEEDLE THREAD TENSION UNIT
Setscrew (A)
[ To remove ]:
1. Loosen the screws (A), (B), (C) and (D) on page 4 (it
is not necessary to remove the connectors)
2. Remove the face plate.
3. Remove the setscrews (A) and (B).
Remove the thread guide cover (C).
4. Loosen the hexagonal socket screw (D).
5. Remove the tension release plate (F) from the tension
release arm (E).
Remove the needle thread tension unit (G).
[ To attach ]:
Setscrew (B) Reverse the above procedure.
Hexagonal socket screw (D) Thread guide
cover (C)
Tension release arm (E)
Tension release plate (F)
Needle thread
tension unit (G)
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TO ADJUST TENSION RELEASE MECHANISM (1)
When the presser bar lifter is lifted, the opening between the tension discs (D) should be 0.8mm (C).
1. Remove the face plate and thread guide (refer

to pages 1 and 6).
Tension discs
2. Loosen the setscrew (A).
3. Adjust the opening by turning the eccentric pin.
4. Tighten the setscrew (A).
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TO ADJUST TENSION RELEASE MECHANISM (2)
The tension release motor should open the tension

discs 0.8mm. If not, adjust it as follows:
Mounting plate (D)
1. Remove the face plate, top cover and thread
guide (refer to pages 1 and 6.
2. Set the tension dial at “9”.
3. Turn the tension release gear (C) counter-clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Check the opening. It should be 0.8mm (E).
If the opening is not wide enough, loosen the
setscrews (A) and (B).
Tighten the setscrew (B) slightly.
Set screw (B)
Move the mounting plate (D) toward you to
Setscrew (A) Tension release increase the opening.
gear (C) Tighten the setscrews (A) and (B).
5. Attach the thread guide, top cover and face
plate.
* Note
When the tension release gear is turned clock-
wise until it stops, the tension release plate (F)
should have a play.
0.8mm (E)
Tension release Tension release

plate (F) gear (C)
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TO ADJUST UPPER THREAD TENSION
The upper thread tension should be 65 - 80 grams when pulling the thread (white polyester thread size 50)
at the speed of 110mm/sec with the tension dial at “4” (Make sure the foot is lowered.)
1. Set the thread tension dial (A) to “4”.

2. Pull out the tension dial (A).
3. Lower the presser foot.
4. Adjust the tension by turning the dial (B).
To loosen the tension, turn it counter-clockwise.
Tension dial (A) To tighten the tension, turn it clockwise.
5. Push in the tension dial (A) aligning the “4” with the
setting mark (C).
Setting mark (C)
Dial (B)
White polyester thread size 50
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TO ADJUST BOBBIN WINDER

The amount of wound bobbin thread should be 16.5 – 19.5 (C) in diameter.
1. Loosen the setscrew (D), and turn the stopper

(E) in the direction of:
16.5 – 19.5mm (C)
A, if the amount of thread is not enough.
B, if the amount of thread is too much.
2. Tighten the setscrew (D).
Setscrew (D)
Amount of
thread
(A)
(B)
Stopper (E)
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TO REPLACE NEEDLE THREADER PLATE
[ To remove ]:
1. Remove the foot holder.
(Fig. I) 2. Pull out the threader plate unit (A).
Pin (B)
Threader plate unit (A) [ To attach ]:
3. Push the threader plate unit (A) up to snap it
with the pin (B) as shown in Fig. I.
4. Attach the foot holder.
To adjust the position of the threader plate (C)
If the threader plate is slightly out of alignment,

(Fig. II) loosen the setscrew (D) and adjust the position
Threader plate (C) as shown in Fig. II..
(X)
If the above way of adjustment is not applicable,

(X) view Setscrew (D) make the adjustment as shown in Fig. III as
follows:
1. Open the face plate.

Remove the 3 setscrews (E).
Remove the arm thread guide and face plate
guide.
2. When the threader plate is:
- too high, loosen the hexagonal socket
screw (F) and lower the positioning plate
(G).
- too low, loosen the hexagonal socket screw
(F) and raise the positioning plate (G).
Setscrews (E) 3. Tighten the setscrew (F).
(Fig. III)
Setting plate (G)
Needle bar
Hexagonal
socket screw (F)
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Replacement of the Thread Cutter Unit (new type)

The thread cutter mechanism was modified to improve the performance.
If the thread cutter does not function well, replace the thread cutter unit. When replacing old type of the thread cutter with
new one, replace also the arm (1) with new type.
Note: The part number of the arm (1) has been changed from 846153007 to 846233000.
1. Remove the needle plate. Remove the two set

screws (A) and the thread cutter unit.
2. Remove the snap ring E-3 (B) to release the link.
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3. Remove the snap ring E-4 (C) and slide the link to
disengage it from the actuator arm (1).
Thread cutter unit (Old type) Rotate the arm to the position shown in the dotted
Setscrews (A)
line and remove it.
Link unit
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Snap ring E-3 (B)
4. Place the revised arm (1) on the pin, along with the
spring. Insert the snap ring E-4 (C) between the arm
(1) and the bottom end of the spring.
5. Slide the link back to engage it with the arm (1).

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Insert the snap ring E-3 (B).
6. Place the revised thread cutter unit and secure it

with the setscrews (A). Attach the needle plate.
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Note:
Arm
After replacement, check the position of the thread
Arm cutter switch and thread cutter sliding plate. (Refer to
page s 37 and 26.)
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Link Snap ring E-3 (B)

Thread cutter unit (New type)
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TO REPLACE AUTO THREAD CUTTER

(Old type)
Hole of auto thread cutter
Pin (B) Setscrew (A) [To remove]:
1. Remove the needle plate, machine base and

auto thread cutter cover (refer to pages 2 and
3).
2. Remove the 2 setscrews (A) and remove the
auto thread cutter.
[To attach]:
Set screw (A) 3. Loosen the setscrew (D).
Insert the pin (B) into the hole of the auto
thread cutter.
Insert the pin (C) into the hole of the driving
arm (1).
Tighten the 2 setscrews (A), then tighten the
setscrew (D).
Setscrew
Pin (B)
Hole
Driving arm (1)
Driving arm (1)

[To check the auto-thread cutter]
Set the needle bar at the lowest position.

Insert the pin (C) into the groove of the cutter
driving cam by pushing down the driving arm (1).
Turn the hand wheel toward you to move the
sliding plate back and forth.
When the sliding plate returns from the rightmost
position, the driving arm (1) should be released
and returns to the “UP” position.
* After installing the auto thread cutter, adjust the

Pin (C)
position of the sliding plate (refer to page 25).
Groove of the
sliding plate
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TO ADJUST POSITION OF SLIDING PLATE
Sliding plate (D)

1. Set the needle bar at the lowest position.
Insert the pin (B) into the groove of the cam (A)
by pushing down the driving arm (1).
In this state, turn the hand wheel to set the
sliding plate (D) at the rightmost position.
2. Loosen the setscrew (C) and turn the cam (A)
to set the the left end of the sliding plate (D) is
in line with the right side of the second feed dog
from the right.
Tighten the setscrew (C).
Pin (B)
Left end of the sliding plate is in

line with the right side of the Sliding plate (D)
second feed dog.
Cam (A)
Setscrew (C)
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TO ADJUST THREAD SUPPLY CONTROL LEVER
Thread supply The distance from the bobbin holder to the thread
control lever (A) supply control lever should be between 1.15 and
1.45mm.
1. Remove the needle plate.

2. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the thread
supply control lever comes to its lowest position.
Check the distance between the upper surface
of the bobbin holder and the thread supply
control lever.
It should be between 1.15 and 1.45mm.
If not, loosen the hexagonal socket bolt (B) and
adjust the distance.
3. Tighten the hexagonal socket bolt (B).
4. Attach the needle plate.
Hexagonal socket bolt (B)
1.15 – 1.45mm (D)
Bobbin holder (C)

Hexagonal socket
bolt (B)
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SETTING POSITION OF THREAD TAKE UP LEVER
Setscrew (A) – short
Thread take
up lever (E) Insert the needle bar crank into the take up crank (C)
so that the flat part of the needle bar crank (D) faces
the setscrew (B). Then tighten the setscrew (B)
Setscrew (B) – long
Take up crank (C)
Flat part of the needle

bar crank (D)
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TO ADJUST UPPER SHAFT DECLUTCH DEVICE
12.3 degrees (B) [ Correct position of the upper shaft declutch device
(E)]
When the flat part of the upper shaft (C) is leveled,

the take up crank (D) should be at the angle of 12.3
degrees (B).
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Take up crank (D)
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Setscrew (F)
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Flat part of the
upper shaft (C)
Upper shaft declutch device (E) Setscrew (G)

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[ Play on the declutch piece ]
To reduce the play of the declutch piece, loosen the

setscrews (F) and (G).
While pushing the upper shaft declutch device in the
direction of (I), tighten the setscrew (F). Then tighten
the setscrew (G). Make sure that the declutch piece (H)
moves smoothly.
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Declutch
piece (H)
The declutch piece should move smoothly in both ways.
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SETTING POSITIONS OF PARTS ON LOWER SHAFT
The setting positions of the parts on the lower shaft are as shown below.
The setting angle of the parts (A), (B) and (C) is the same as (D).
Spring pin (D)
Feed cam (C)
Cam (B)
Belt wheel
Feed lifting cam
X
Shield plate
Y Lower shaft gear

Pin
Belt wheel
setting
mark
X view
Cam (A) Spring pin (D)
Belt wheel
setting
mark Spring pin (D)
Pin
Y view
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SETTING POSITIONS OF UPPER AND LOWER SHAFTS
When the setting mark (A) on the cam (B) is exactly at the top, the spring pin (E) is vertically straight and
the setting mark (C) on the belt wheel (D) should be in the position as shown.
Setting mark (A)
Cam (B)
Setting mark (C)
Spring pin (E)
Belt wheel (D)
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TO REPLACE DRIVING MOTOR
[To remove]:
1. Remove the front cover (refer to page 4).

2. Remove the motor belt.
3. Pull out the connector from the circuit board A.
4. Remove the 2 setscrews (A) and pull out the

driving motor.
[To attach]:
5. Tighten the 2 setscrews (A) slightly.

6. Adjust the belt tension and tighten the 2
setscrews (A) firmly.
Setscrew (A) [Correct motor belt tension]:
When the middle of the motor belt is pushed with a

pressure of 200g (B), the deflection should be 5
mm (C).
Pressure = 200g (B)

Deflection = 5mm (C)
Setscrew (A)
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TO ADJUST ZIGZAG TIMING
When the machine is set for zigzag stitching, the

needle should start to zigzag 8.0 mm to 8.4 mm
(C) = height of zigzag foot) above the surface of
the needle plate.
1. Set the machine for adjusting mode by turning

the power switch while pressing the needle up/
down and the lock stitch buttons at a time.
Then press the number 4 button within 3
seconds (If it is not pressed within 3 seconds,
the machine will return to default setting
mode).
2. Turn the balance wheel toward you slowly with
your hand until the needle comes 8.0-8.4mm
above the surface of the needle plate in its
upward travel. The “Bsen” should show “H”.
3. Remove the machine base.
Loosen the setscrew (D) and turn the shield
plate (E) until the “Bsen” on the LCD changes
from [L[ to [H] and buzzer sound.
Tighten the setscrew (D).
4. Set the right side surface of the shield plate to
the center of the sensor as shown in the Fig. 1
Needle, size 14 and tighten the setscrew (G)
5. Turn the balance wheel toward you, and check
the clearance between the left side of the
Zigzag foot 8.0 – 8.4mm (C) shield plates and sensors. (The shield plates
and sensors should not tough.)
Also, check that “Csen” changes from [L] to [H]
at the lowest needle position.
Setscrew (D) Shield plate (E)
Lower shaft
Shield plate (E)
Shield plate should

not touch.
0.5-1.5MM
Sensor
Sensor
Zigzag sensor (F) Fig. 1
Setscrew (G)
Feed sensor
Setting plate
Auto thread cutter
sensor
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TO ADJUST BUTTONHOLE LEVER POSITION
1. While pressing the needle up/down and lock

stitch keys, turn the power switch on.
Press the number “4” within 3 seconds.
2. Remove the face plate (refer to page 1).
Lower the buttonhole lever (C).
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3. Loosen the setscrew (A) and move the
buttonhole lever guide (B) until the display
shows “Sensor L”.
4. Attach the buttonhole foot (R).
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Display 5. Adjust the clearance of the buttonhole foot to
1.4 - 1.8mm (D).
6. Loosen the screw (E) until the display shows
“Sensor H”.
7. Tighten the screw (E) until the display just
changes from “Sensor H” to “Sensor L”.
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Place a sheet of paper under the buttonhole
foot. Then ull the paper toward you slowly
until the “Sensor” changes to “H”. In this
Buttonhole lever condition, the clearance (D) should be
guide (B) between 1.4mm and 1.8mm.
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8. Turn off the power switch.

Screw (E)
Setscrew 9. Attach the face plate.
(A)
Clearance (D)
1.4 mm- 1.8mm
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Buttonhole lever (C) Buttonhole foot (R)
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TO ADJUST STRETCH STITCH FEED BALANCE

When the number 8 is sewn 5 times with the stretch stitch balance dial (C) at the setting mark (D), the
measurement should be between 32 and 38mm as shown in Fig. 1.
Feed Adjustment
Sew Stop
88888888
Fig. II
Setting
mark (D) [ To adjust ]:
1. While pressing the needle up/down button and
lock stitch button, turn the power switch on. Then
press the number “8” within 3 seconds as shown in
the Fig. II.
2. Set the stretch stitch balance dial (C) at the setting
mark (D).
3. Sew 8 of number 8 and check if the measurement
of five of them is between 32 and 38mm.
Stretch stitch 4. If not, remove the base lid (E), and turn the
balance dial adjusting screw in the direction of:
(A) if the measurement is more than 38mm.

(B) If the measurement is less than 32mm.
* When the “?” button is pressed, the adjusting

Base lid (E) screw (F) comes to the adjusting position.
Turn the adjusting screw, then press “?” button
and sew 8 of number 8.
6. Attach the base lid (E).
Adjusting screw (F)
(A) (B)
(B) (A)
32 - 38
Fig. I
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TO ADJUST PRESSER BAR LIFTER SWITCH POSITION

stitch buttons, turn the power switch on. Press
the number “9” in 3 seconds.
2. Remove the face plate and top cover plate (refer
to page 1).
3. When the presser bar is lifted or lowered, the
display (A) shows “UP” or “DOWN” respectively.
If not, loosen the setscrew (B) and adjust the
position of the switch set plate (C).
* When the presser foot is 3mm above the

Step3 Switch surface of the needle plate, the display should
change “UP” or “DOWN”.
SP FL CL DD
OFF UP OFF UP 5. Attach the top cover plate and face plate.
Display (A)
Setscrew (B)
Switch set plate (C)
Setscrew (B) Switch set plate (C)
Presser bar lifterswitch
Presser bar lifter
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TO ADJUST AUTO THREAD CUTTER SWITCH POSITION

stitch buttons, turn the power switch on. Press
the number “9” within 3 seconds.
2. Remove the machine base and auto thread
cutter cover (refer to pages 2 and 3).
3. Set the needle bar at the lowest position.
4. Loosen the setscrew (A) and adjust the position

of the switch (B) as follows:
* When the driving arm (1) is lowered, the

Step3 Switch display (C) shows “ON”.
* When the driving arm (1) is raised, the
SP FL CL DD display (C) shows “OFF”.
5. Attach the machine base and auto thread cutter

OFF UP OFF UP cover.
Display (C)
Driving arm
(1)
(Sewing mode) (Cutting mode)

The driving arm (1) is The driving arm (1) is
raised. lowered.
Switch Driving arm (1)
Setscrew (A)
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TO ADJUST POSITION OF SOLENOID FOR UPPER SHAFT DECLUTCH DEVICE
The distance between the upper surface of the yoke (A) and the snap ring on the plunger (B)
should be 5mm (C) when the upper shaft declutch device is activated.
Plunger (B)
1. Remove the belt cover (refer to page 2).
5mm (C) 2. Loosen the 2 set screws (D).
Adjust the distance to 5mm.
3. Tighten the 2 set screws (D)
4. Attach the belt cover.
Yoke (A)
Setscrews (D)
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TO ADJUST POSITION OF SOLENOID FOR AUTO THREAD CUTTER
The distance between the yoke (A) and the snap ring on the plunger (B) should be 2.5mm.
Yoke (A) Setscrews (D) 1. Remove the machine base (refer to page 2).
2. Loosen the 2 setscrews (D) and adjust the distance
to 5mm (C) by moving the setting plate (E).
3. Tighten the 2 setscrews (D).
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2.5mm (C)
Setting plate (E)
Plunger (B)
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TO ADJUST POSITION OF SOLENOID FOR BOBBIN IDLING PREVENSION LEVER
The distance between the yoke (A) and the snap ring on the plunger (B) should be 3mm (C).
Yoke (A)
Setscrews (D)
2. Loosen the 2 setscrews (D) and adjust the
distance to 3mm (C) by moving the yoke (A).
3. Tighten the 2 setscrews (D).
3mm (C)
Plunger (B)
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DIAGNOSISCHART
Note:
1. This diagnosis device is provided for the purpose of checking the circuit boards A and K and th e
functions .
2. The power switch must be turned oﬀ when replacing parts.
3. The language on the LCD is English onl y.
Preparation
1. Remove the machine base.
2. Remove the belt cover
3. Shift the bobbin winder knob to the right .
4. Slide the drop feed lever to the left to raise the feed dog .
5. Slide the speed adjusting lever to the left.
6. Remove the presser foot and raise the presser bar lifter.
7. Set the needle bar at the highest position .
Before using the diagnosis device,
Check or replace the following part(s) if nothing happen s when the powe r swi tch is turned on:
1. The connectors are connected properly (refer to page 10).

2. Replace the circuit board A orfuse on it (refer to page 8).
3. Replace the power supply cord.
4. Replace the machine socket.
5. Replace the transforme r.
When the sewing lamp does not turn on,

1. Replace the sewing lamp.
2. Replace the circuit board A.
To activate the diagnosis device

stitch butt ons, turn the powe r swi tch on. Then
press the number 1 butt on wi thin 3 second s.
2. The Step 1 screen appears.
Step1
LCD&LED
Next : C
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1. Step 1 (function of buzzer, LCD and LED)
[Correct condition] [Faulty condition and remedy]

Step1
1) Buzzer sounds Buzzer does not sound.
2) LCD and LED blink at 1 The Step 1 screen does not
LCD&LED second interval. appear.
3) Sewing light turns on. LCD and LED do not blink
Next : C Press the “Clear” button to - Remedy-
proceed to the next step. a) Turn the LCD brightness
adjusting dial clockwise or
counter clockwise.
b) Replace circuit boards F, K or
A.
2. Step 2 (Function of Buttons)

The name of the button does
Step2 Press all of the buttons on the not appear and LCD continues
front cover. (Press the button “C” to indicate .
Key at last.)
Each time a button Is pressed, - Remedy-
the name of the button appears Replace circuit boards F, K or A.
on the LCD.
Next : C
Press “Clear” button to proceed
to the next step.

The display does not change or
1) Bobbin winding switch (SP) is reversed.
3. Step 3 (Detecting Switch) Bobbin winder knob at left:
ON Adjust the position of the
Bobbin winder knob at right: switches, or replace a switch or
Step3 Switch OFF circuit board A.
2) Presser bar lifter switch (FL)
Presser foot is up position:
SP FL CL DD UP
Presser foot is down position:
OFF UP OFF UP DOWN
3) Auto thread cutter switch (CL)
Driving arm at up position:
OFF
(1) Driving arm at down position:
(2)
(3) ON
(4)
Driving arm
Auto thread cutter switch
Presser bar Bobbin winder
lifter switch switch
4) Drop feed switch (DD)

Lever at the left: UP
Lever at the right: DOWN
Drop feed Press the “Clear” button to
Auto thread switch proceed to the next step.
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4. Step 4 (photo sensor)

The display shows [H] or [L].
The screen does not change.
Pull the buttonhole lever toward
you - [H] - Remedy –
Release the buttonhole lever - [L] Adjust the position of the shield
Push the buttonhole lever to the plate.
back - [H] Adjust the position of the photo
sensor.
Turn the hand wheel and see if Replace the photo sensor or
display changes to [H] or [L]. circuit board A.
(1) (2) (3) (1) Auto-thread cutter sensor
(2) Feed sensor
(3) Zigzag sensor
The “Csen” changes from “L” to

5. Step 5 (speed sensor) “H” at the lowest needle position.

Step5
Turn the hand wheel against you The display does not change or
Velocity Sensor slowly. shows 413 or less.
The display should show between
414 and 420. - Remedy –
000 Clean up the photo sensor.
Adjust the position of the photo
Press the “Clear” button to sensor.
proceed to the next step. Replace the motor or circuit
board A.
6. Step 6 (Speed control lever)

Move the speed control lever indicates incorrect value.
Step6 slowly.
The display shows: - Remedy –
Volume At the left end: 000 - 002 Replace the speed control lever,
At the right end: 253 – 255 circuit boards K or A.
000
7. Step 7 (Foot control) [Faulty condition and remedy]

[Correct condition]
Step7 The display shows: indicates incorrect value.
000 – 016 when released foot
Foot Controller control. - Remedy –
208 – 250 when fully depressed. Replace the foot control, machine
251 – 255 when the foot control socket or circuit board A.
000 is disconnected.
Press “Clear” button to proceed
to the next step.
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8. Step 8
(Solenoid)
Step8 Solenoid
Press a number corresponding to The driving mechanism does
Sol1 Sol2 Sol3 the solenoids not function.
OFF OFF OFF 1) For auto-thread cutter - Remedy –
1 2 3 Set the needle bar at the lowest Check if the connecting parts
position. moves properly.
Replace a solenoid or the
Press the button (1) circuit board A.
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(1) (2) (3) When the driving arm is at:
Up: OFF
Down: ON
2) For bobbin idling prevension lever

Remove the hook cover plate.
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Press the button (2)
When the lever is at the:
right: OFF
left: ON
3) For upper shaft
Set the needle bar at the highest
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position.
When the activating rod is at the

Auto thread position of:
cutter cover
Up: OFF
Down: ON
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9. Step 9 (Stepping Motors)

Press the “Clear” button to proceed
(1) to the next step.
Step9 [Correct condition] [Faulty condition and remedy]
Stepping Motor 1) When the memory button is The display shows “BM error”.
pressed with the needle bar at
BM Phase
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“UP” position, the needle bar - Remedy –

M vibrates and the the needle drop Check the stepping motors if
is set at “M” position. (zigzag they rotate smoothly.
stepping motor) Replace the stepping motor.
(2) Replace the circuit board A.
2) When the memory button is
all
Step9 pressed with the needle bar at

“Middle” position, the tension
Stepping Motor disc is closed. (tension stepping
motor)
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3) When the memory button is
pressed with the needle bar at
(3) “DOWN” position, the feed dog
vibrates and the feed dog is in
Step9 the middle of its travel. (feed
stepping motor)
Stepping Motor
Press the “Clear” button to proceed
FM Phase to the next step.
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10. Step 10 (Driving and Bobbin Winding Motors)

Step10
When the presser bar is lowered The display shows “error”.
Sewing Motor and the foot control is depressed,
the driving motor runs. - Remedy –
Spool Motor When the bobbin winding button Check the motor belt tension.
is pressed, the bobbin winding Replace the driving motor,
motor runs. bobbin winding motor or circuit
board A.
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To remove face plate and top cover ................................................................................ 1

TO REMOVE BELT COVER AND MACHINE BASE

Set screw (B)

Remove the setscrew (A) to remove the face plate .

TO REMOVE BELT COVER AND MACHINE BASE

Belt cover [ To remove ]:

1. Remove the setscrews (A), (B) and (C).

Setscrew (A) [ To attach ]:

Machine base [ To remove ]:

Remove the 3 setscrews (A), (B) and (C)

Washer Setscrew (A)

TO REMOVE AUTO THREAD CUTTER COVER

TO REMOVE FRONT COVER

[View from face plate side] Setscrew (D)

When attaching the front cover, ensure that the cords

* Take care when removing and attaching the

TO REMOVE THE THREAD GUIDE

Reverse the above procedure.

Lamp socket (E) Setscrew (B)

TO REPLACE CIRCUIT BOARD A AND FUSE

Reverse the above procedure.

Setscrew (B) Setscrew (C)

TO REPLACE CIRCUIT BOARD K

TO REPLACE CIRCUIT BOARD F AND SPEED CONTROL LEVER

[To remove the circuit board F]

Circuit board F 1. Remove the front cover (refer to page 4).

Reverse the above procedure.

2. Pull out the connector (B) from the circuit

Speed control lever (C)

Lower shaft sensor

Presser bar switch

Drop feed switch

Auto thread cutter Feed stepping

Speed control lever

TO ADJUST NEEDLE DROP POSITION

1. Remove the face plate.

4. Attach the face plate.

Eccentric pin (B)

Hole of needle plate

0.2mm or more 0.2mm or

TO ADJUST HOOK TIMING

Lower shaft gear (C) Hexagonal socket screw (B)

TO ADJUST NEEDLE BAR HEIGHT

Hexagonal socket screw (G)

TO ADJUST CLEARANCE BETWEEN NEEDLE AND ROTARY HOOK

Hexagonal socket 1. Remove the face plate, and attach a master

rotary hook, by moving the hook base plate up

lower shaft gears.

Tip of hook (J)

TO ADJUST BACKLASH OF HOOK DRIVE AND LOWER SHAFT GEARS

1. Remove the machine base (refer to page 2).

Lower shaft bushing NOTE: After adjusting the backlash, be sure to

Hexagonal socket screw (D)

Width of the feed dog (C)

Tip of hook (E)

0.8mm or less (F)

TO ADJUST DIRECTION OF PRESSER BAR AND ITS HEIGHT

1. Remove the face plate (refer to page 1).

TO ADJUST FEED DOG HEIGHT