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Cleaning the Auto Thread Cutter Mechanism
CAUTION:
Turn the power switch off before cleaning the auto
thread cutter mechanism.
zLoosen the 2 setscrews on the needle plate with
the offset screwdriver.
Unscrew and remove the 2 setscrews with the
screwdriver
qSetscrews
wNeedle plate
eOffset screwdriver
rScrewdriver
xRemove the needle plate.
Clean the auto thread cutter mechanism with the
lint brush.
tAuto thread cutter mechanism
cReplace the needle plate and attach it with the 2
setscrews. Tighten the setscrew slightly.
vLower the needle bar by pushing it down with the
small screwdriver.
ySmall screwdriver
bTurn the handwheel in the direction of “A” to
lower the needle into the hole in the needle plate.
nAdjust the position of the needle plate so that
needle enters into the center of the hole.
uHole in the needle plate
mTighten the 2 setscrew securely with the offset
screwdriver.
,Turn the handwheel in the direction of “B” to
raise the needle bar.
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