9. ADJUSTMENTS

9-12. Needle zigzag sideways position

Adjust the position of the needle so that it is in about the center of the slot in the needle hole when the power is turned on and the zigzag width and zigzag base line position have both been set to 0 mm at the operation panel.

* When the straight stitch key on the operation panel is pressed, the zigzag width will be set to 0.0 mm.

1.

Turn off the power switch.

2.

Remove the presser foot, rear cover (1) and window

 

plate (2) and also the solenoid for the 8560A). (Keep

 

them removed while adjustment is being carried out.)

3.

Loosen the bolt (4) of the zigzag joint (3) and adjust the

 

needle position. In addition, set the motor lever (5) so

 

that the longer part is vertical.

4.

Turn on the power switch.

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* If “UP” is displayed, turn the machine pulley until the

display disappears.

5.

Press the TEST key (6) on the operation panel and

 

check that the TEST icon (7) illuminates.

 

(For safety purposes, be sure to carry out this step. It

 

prevents the motor from operating even if the treadle is

 

depressed.)

6.

Press the straight stitch key (8) on the operation panel.

7.

Adjust the position of the needle so that it is at the center

 

of the needle hole (slot).

8.

Securely tighten the bolt (4).

 

* When tightening the bolt (4), be careful not to apply to

 

much pressure to it or to twist the zigzag joint (3).

9.

Press the TEST key (6) on the operation panel (the

 

TEST icon (7) will switch off) to return the sewing

 

machine to normal sewing mode.

10.

Turn off the power switch.

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