Janome MC6300P Sewing Machine Service Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
To remove face plate and top cover ............................................................................ 1

To remove belt 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 position .................................................................................. 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 direction of presser bar and its 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 upper thread tension ................................................................................ 21
To adjust bobbin winder ............................................................................................ 22
To adjust needle threader plate ................................................................................. 23
Replacement of the thread cutter unit (new type) ....................... ....................................... 24
Replacement of the thread cutter unit (old type) ....................... .......................................... 25
To adjust position of sliding plate .......................... ........................................................ 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 replace driving motor.......................
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To adjust zigzag timing .............................................................................................. 33
To adjust buttonhole lever position ............................................................................ 34
To adjust stretch stitch feed balance ......................................................................... 35
To adjust presser bar foot lifter switch position ........... ........................................... 36
To adjust auto thread cutter switch position ....................
.......................................................... 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
Diagnosis chart .........................
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How to find the version of the operating system program of the machine ................ 47
When the feed dog does not return to “UP” position ................................................. 48
TO REMOVE FACE PLATE AND TOP COVER
Setscrew (B)
Top cvoer
Setscrew (C)
Pressure dial
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
[ To remove ]:
Belt cover
1. Remove the setscrews (A), (B) and (C).
2. Remove the belt cover
[ To attach ]:
3. Insert the projections (D), (E) and (F) and
tighten the setscrews (A), (B) and (C).
Setscrew (A)
Setscrew (B) Projection (E)

Setscrew (C)
Machine base
[ To remove ]:
Remove the 3 setscrews (A), (B) and (C)
Machine base [ To attach]

Attach the machine base with the 3 setscrews
(A), (B) and (C).
Setscrew (E)
Setscrew (D)
Setscrew (B) Setscrew (C)
Machine rest
(20 cm 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 hread
cutter cover.
Setscrew (A) [ To attach ]:

Replace the auto thread cutter cover and tighten
the setscrew (A).
Auto hread
cutter cover
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TO REMOVE FRONT COVER
[ To remove ]:
Setscrew (A)
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.
[ To attach ]:
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Setscrew (B)
4. Proceed with the above procedure in reverse.
When attaching the front cover, ensure that the
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caught between the cover and the parts.
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[View from belt
cover side]
Setscrew (C)
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Setscrew (D) Setscrew (B)

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Cords Circuit board A
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 emove
the thread guide (D).
[ To attach ]
Setscrew (B)
Thread guide (D) Setscrew (C)
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TO REPLACE CIRCUIT BOARD A AND FUSE
[To remove]
Mounting bracket 1. Remove the front cover (refer to page 4).
Setscrew (A) Setscrew (D)
Setscrew 2. Remove the 4 setscrews (A).
(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 setscrews
(C).
Setscrew (D) 5. Remove the circuit board A and lid.
[To attach]
Circuit board A
* The shiny side of the insulation paper should
face the circuit board A.
Insulation
paper Setscrew (B)
Setscrew
(C)
Setscrew (C)
Setscrew (B)
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

(F1) 3.15A your fingers.
Part No. 00182904
Setscrew (B) (F2) 2.5A
Part No. 000144605
Setscrew (C)
Setscrew (C)
A board
case Lid
A board case
(F2) 2.5A
Part No. 000144605
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TO REPLACE CIRCUIT BOARD K
Connector of the [To remove]

Setscrew
speed control lever 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
Circuit board F [To remove the 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).
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3. Remove the 3 setscrews (A) and 2 CS rings (D).
[To attach]
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correct places and direction.
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Setscrew (A)
CS ring (E) 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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CS ring (E)
Connector
[To attach]
(B)
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Speed control lever (C)
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CONNECTION OF CONNECTORS
Lower shaft sensor

(black 5 pins) Circuit board F
Bobbin winder
(black 7 pins)
(black 4 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
CIRCUIT BOARD A
switch
(red 2 pins) Foot control
(white 2 pins)
Motor for thread

Drop feed switch tension release
(blue 2 pins) (red 7 pins)
Separation solenoid Zigzag stepping

(red 2 pins) DC motor
(white 5 pins) motor
Bobbin solenoid (white 7 pins)
(black 2 pins)
Feed stepping
Auto thread cutter motor
solenoid (white 2 pins) (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
Connector to
circuit
board F
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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
Hexagonal
enough to turn the eccentric pin (B).
socket screw (A)
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)
Hole of needle plate
Fig. 1
0.2mm or 0.2mm or
more 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 ]:
1. Remove the machine base (refer to page 2)
2. Turn the power switch on and select stitch
Needle pattern No. 2 ( ) in mode 1.
plate 3. Set the zigzag width at 0 and turn the power
switch off.
4. Remove the presser foot, needle plate and
bobbin holder.
5. Turn the balance wheel toward you to set the
Bobbin needle bar at its lowest position.
holder 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).
10. Attach the bobbin holder, needle plate and
presser foot.
Hexagonal socket screw (A) 11. Attach the machine base.
Lower shaft Hexagonal

gear (C) socket
screw (B)
Needle, Tip of hook
size 14
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 ]:
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
Needle switch off.
plate (A) 3. Remove the presser foot, needle plate (A),
bobbin holder (B) and face plate.
4. Remove the arm thread guide and face plate.
Bobbin 5. Turn the balance wheel toward you until the tip
holder (B) of the hook meets the right side of the needle.
6. Loosen the hexagonal socket screw (G).
7. Move the needle bar to adjust the needle bar.
Fix the arm thread guide and face plate guide.
9. Attach the arm thread guide, face plate, bobbin
holder, needel plate (A) and presser foot.
Hexagonal
socket screw
(G)
Point of hook
Hook race
1.6 – 2.0mm
Needle, Upper edge of

size 14 needle eye
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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]
1. Remove the face plate, and attach a master
needle (I).
Hexagonal socket 2. Turn the power switch on.
screw (A) 3. Select the stitch pattern ( )and set the zigzag
width at “7”.
bobbin holder.
5. Loosen the hexagonal socket screw (A) and
Within adjust the clearance between the needle and tip
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Hole of 0.15mm (D) of the rotary hook (J) by moving the needle bar
Needle bar needle supporter (B).
supporter (B) plate (C) 6. Tighten the hexagonal socket screw (A).
7. Attach the presser foot, needle plate and bobbin
holder.
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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
hook (J) by using Adjustment II.
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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
pattern ( ).
Set the zigzag width at “7”.
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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
rotary hook, by moving the hook base plate up
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or down, to within –0.1 to +0.05mm at the left

Hook base and right needle positions.
plate (H) Setscrew (F) 6. Tighten the setscrews (E), (F) and (G) firmly.
7. Check the backlash between the hook drive and
lower shaft gears.
Refer to page 15 for the adjustment.
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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
Lower shaft bushing 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).
B 6. Attach the needle, needle plate and bobbin
holder.
7. Attach the machine base.
A 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.
Presser bar 3. Attach the face plate.
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.
[Parallel of the feed dog]

Setscrew (E) Nut (F) Setscrew (G)
If the feed dog is not parallel to the surface of
the needle plate at its highest position, make the
adjustment as follows:
Zigzag
foot (A)
* For this adjustment, a hexagonal socket screw
(I), part No. 000111108 is required.
0.80 – 0.90mm (C)
1. Insert a hexagonal socket screw, part No.
000111108 into the threaded hole (J) until it
stops.
2. Turn the setscrew (H) clockwise to loosen it.
Feed Surface of needle 3. Turn the hexagonal socket screw (I) until the
dog (B) plate Feed dog (B) feed dog is parallel with the surface of the
needle plate.
4. Tighten the left-handed setscrew (H).
Hexagonal 5. Remove the hexagonal socket screw (I).
socket screw (I) 6. Attach the auto-thread cutter cover and machine
base.
Threaded hole (J)
Setscrew (H)
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TO REPLACE NEEDLE THREAD TENSION UNIT
[ To remove ]:
Setscrew (A) 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)
Thread guide
cover (C)
Hexagonal socket
screw (D)
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).
2. Loosen the setscrew (A).
3. Adjust the opening by turning the eccentric pin.
4. Tighten the setscrew (A).
Tension discs
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pin 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:
1. Remove the face plate, top cover and thread

guide (refer to pages 1 and 6).
2. Set the tension dial at “9”.
Mounting plate (D) 3. Turn the tension release gear (C) counter-
clockwise 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.
Move the mounting plate (D) toward you to
increase the opening.
Tighten the setscrews (A) and (B).
5. Attach the thread guide, top cover and face
plate.
Set screw (B)
Tension * Note
Setscrew (A) When the tension release gear is turned clockwise
release
gear (C) until it stops, the tension release plate (F) should
have a play.
0.8mm (E)
Tension release
plate (F)
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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.
- To tighten the tension, turn it clockwise.
Tension dial (A) 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:
A, if the amount of thread is not enough.

B, if the amount of thread is too much.
16.5 – 19.5mm (C) 2. Tighten the setscrew (D).
Setscrew
Amount of (D)
thread
(A)
(B)
Stopper (E)
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TO REPLACE NEEDLE THREADER PLATE
[ To remove ]:
1. Remove the foot holder.
2. Pull out the threader plate unit (A).
[ To attach ]:
3. Push the threader plate unit (A) up to snap it with
(Fig. I) the pin (B) as shown in Fig. I.
Pin (B) 4. Attach the foot holder.
To adjust the position of the threader plate (C) If
Threader plate unit (A) the threader plate is slightly out of alignment,
loosen the setscrew (D) and adjust the position as
shown in Fig. II.
(Fig. II)
Threader plate (C)
(X)
(X) view Setscrew (D)
(Fig. III)
Setting plate (G)
Needle Hexagonal
bar 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 (1) (New type: 846233000)
After replacement, check the position of the thread
Arm (1) (Old type: 846153007) cutter switch and thread cutter sliding plate. (Refer to
page s 37 and 26.)
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E-4 (C)
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 (D)
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
The distance from the bobbin holder to the thread

supply control lever should be between 1.15 and
1.45mm.
Thread supply
control lever (A) 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
Hexagonal socket holder (C)
bolt (B)
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SETTING POSITION OF THREAD TAKE UP LEVER
Insert the needle bar crank into the take up crank

(C)
Setscrew (A) – short so that the flat part of the needle bar crank (D)
faces the setscrew (B). Then tighten the setscrew
(B).
Thread take up lever (E)
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
[ Correct position of the upper shaft declutch

12.3
device (E)]
degrees (B)
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
Flat part of the (G)
upper shaft (C) [ Play on the declutch piece ]
Upper shaft declutch To reduce the play of the declutch piece, loosen
device (E) the setscrews (F) and (G).
While pushing the upper shaft declutch device in
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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]:
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.
Pressure = 200g 6. djust the belt tension and tighten the 2 etscrews
(B) (A) firmly.
Deflection =
5mm (C) [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).
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 stitch 34 button within 3
seconds (If it is not pressed within 3 seconds,
the machine will return to default setting
mode). Press the stitch length + button.
2. Turn the balance wheel toward you slowly with
your hand until the needle comes 8.0-8.4mm
LED signal for zigzag above the surface of the needle plate in its
sensor upward travel.
3. Remove the machine base. Loosen the
setscrew (D) and turn the shield plate (E) until
the LED signal for zigzag sensor changes
from [L] to [H] and buzzer sound.
LED signal for feed Tighten the setscrew (D).
sensor 4. Set the right side surface of the shield plate to
the center of the sensor as shown in the Fig. 1
and tighten the setscrew (G). Press the stitch
length + button.
5. Turn the balance wheel toward you, and
Needle, size 14 check the clearance between the left side of
the shield plates and sensors. (The shield
Zigzag foot 8.0 – 8.4mm (C) plates and sensors should not tough.)
Also, check that the LED signal for auto
thread cutter sensor changes from [L] to [H] at
the lowest needle position.
Setscrew (D) Shield plate LED signal for auto

thread cutter sensor
(E)
LED signal for
buttonhole sensor
Shield plate (E)
Shield plate should

not touch.
Zigzag sensor (F)

0.5-1.5MM
Setscrew (G)
Feed sensor Sensor
Setting plate Auto thread cutter Fig. 1
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 stitch “34” within 3 seconds.
2. Remove the face plate (refer to page 1).
Lower the buttonhole lever (C).
3. Loosen the setscrew (A) and move the buttonhole
lever guide (B) until the LED shows “L”. Tighten
the setscrew (A).
4. Attach the buttonhole foot (R) and lower the
m
buttonhole lever.
5. Adjust the clearance of the buttonhole foot to 1.4
- 1.8mm (D).
Buttonhole lever (C) 6. Loosen the screw (E) until the LED shows “H”.
7. Tighten the screw (E) until the LED just changes
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(Front) (Center) (Rear) from “H” to “L”.
Place a sheet of paper under the buttonhole foot.
Then pull the paper toward you slowly until the
“Sensor” changes to “H”. In this condition, the
clearance (D) should be between 1.4mm and
1.8mm.
Buttonhole Buttonhole 8. Turn off the power switch.
Buttonhole
sensor signal sensor signal 9. Attach the face plate.
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sensor signal
Buttonhole lever
guide (B)
uid
Screw (E)
Setscrew
(A)
Clearance (D)
1.4 mm- 1.8mm
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Buttonhole lever 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.
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 stitch “49” 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.
Base lid (E) * When the stitch lenght adjusting button “ “

is pressed, the adjusting screw (F) comes to the
adjusting position.
Turn the adjusting screw, then press stitch length
adjusting button “ ” and sew 8 of number 8.
5. Turn off the power switch.
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
stitch length (minus) button“ “ in 3
seconds.
2. Press the stitch length (plus) button “ “.
The LED show “FL” in one second, then “UP”.
3. Remove the face plate and top cover plate (refer
to page 1).
4. When the presser bar is lifted or lowered, the
ELD shows “UP” or “dn” respectively.
If not, loosen the setscrew (B) and adjust the
position of the switch set plate (C).
* When the presser foot is 4 - 6 mm above the

surface of the needle plate, a buzzer sounds.
Presser foot Presser foot 4. Turn off the power switch.
“UP” “Down” 5. Attach the top cover plate and face plate.
Setscrew Switch set plate (C)

(B)
Presser bar lifter

switch
Presser bar
lifter
4 - 6 mm
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TO ADJUST AUTO THREAD CUTTER SWITCH POSITION

stitch buttons, turn the power switch on. Press
the zigzag width minus button “ ”
within 3 seconds.
2. Press the stitch length plus button “ “
twice. The LED shows “cL” in one second, then
“oF”.
3. Remove the machine base and auto thread
cutter cover (refer to pages 2 and 3).
4. Set the needle bar at the lowest position.
The driving arm The driving arm
5. Loosen the setscrew (A) and adjust the position
(1) is raised. (1) is lowered.
of the switch (B) as follows:
* When the driving arm (1) is lowered, the LED

shows “on”.
* When the driving arm (1) is raised, the LED
shows “oF”.
6. Attach the machine base and auto thread cutter

cover.
Driving arm (1)
(Sewing mode) (Cutting mode)

The driving arm (1) is The driving arm (1) is
raised. lowered.
The LED shows “oF”. The LED shows “on”.
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).

2. Loosen the 2 set screws (D).
Adjust the distance to 5mm.
3. Tighten the 2 set screws (D)
4. Attach the belt cover.
5mm (C)
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.
Setscrews (D)

2. Loosen the 2 setscrews (D) and adjust the distance
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to 2.5 mm (C) by moving the setting plate (E).
3. Tighten the 2 setscrews (D).
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2.5 mm (C)
Setting plate (E)
Plunger (B)
Yoke (A)
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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).
3 mm (C)
Plunger (B)
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DIAGNOSIS CHART
Note:
1. This diagnosis device is provided for the purpose of checking the circuit boards A and K and the
functions of this sewing machine.
2. The power switch must be turned off when replacing parts.
3. The language on the LCD is English only.
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 happens when the power switch is turned on:
1. the connectors are connected properly (refer to page 10).
2. replace the circuit board A or fuse on it (refer to page 7).
3. replace the power supply cord.
4. replace the machine socket.
5. replace the transformer.
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 buttons, turn the power switch on. Then
press the stitch 01 button within 3 seconds.
2. The Step 1 screen appears.
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1. Number, LED, LED lamp & Buzzer

[Correct condition] [Faulty condition]
1) Buzzer sounds The buzzer does not sound.
2) The number LED and LED It does not go to the next step.
lamp blink at 1 second Number LED and LED do not blink.
interval.
3) Sewing light turns on. Replace
Press the “Clear” button to Circuit board F
proceed to the next step. Circuit board K
Circuit board A
2. Function buttons [Correct condition] [Faulty condition]

Press all of the buttons on the It shows [ - - ] , butu does not show
front cover. (Press the clear button the code of button.
at last.)
Each time a button Is pressed, Replace
the code of the button appears Circuit board F
on the LED. Circuit board K
Press “Clear” button to proceed Circuit board A
to the next step.
Codes of buttons on the circuit board F
F1 Auto thread cutter button

F2 Up/Down needle position button
F3 Auto lock button
F4 Reverse button
Codes of buttons on the circuit board K
01 Bobbin winder button

02 Twin needle button
04 Memory button
05 Stitch length button
06 Zigzag width minus button
07 Zigzag width plus button
08 Stitch length minus button
09 Stitch length plus button
10 Stitch selection button 1
* 03 Clear button shows 03 and

proceeds to the next step.
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3. Switch
Bobbin winder Bobbin winder
lever at right lever at left
(1) Bobbin winder switch The LED does not change, or
(SP) it shows conversely.
Move the bobbin winder Adjust the position of the switch, or

lever to the right and left. replace the switch and/or circuit
board A.
Right Left
Press the stitch length plus

button.
Presser bar Presser bar
lifter “UP” lifter “DOWN” (2) Presser bar lifter switch
(FL)
Move the presser bar lifter
up and down.
Up Down
Press stitch length plus

button.
(3) Auto thread cutter switch

Auto thread Auto thread (cL)
cutter clutch cutter clutch Move the driving arm (1)
“UP” “DOWN”
Auto thread
cutter switch
Pin (C) Cam groove

Move the driving arm (1) up
and down.
Up [oF] Down [on]

Drop feed lever Drop feed lever
at right Press the stitch length plus
at left
button.
(4) Drop feed switch (dd)

Move the drop feed lever to
Presser bar the right and left.
Bobbin winder switch
lifter switch
Left [UP] Right {dn]
Press the clear button to

proceed to the next step.
* By pressing the stitch

length minus button, you
can return to the previous
Drop feed step.
Auto thread switch
cutter switch
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4. Photo sensor
(1) Buttonhole lever the LED does not change.
(1) Buttonhole sensor (bh)
LED shows:
Front Center Rear [H] when the buttonhole lever is
pulled toward you.
[L] when the buttonole lever is Adjust the position of the shield
released. plate and/or photo sensor.
[H] when the buttonhole lever is
pushed to the back. Replace the photo sensor and/or
Buttonhole sensor circuit boar A.
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(2)
(2) Auto thread cutter switch (cS)
Turn the hand wheel and check
the phase sensor.
The LED changes from [L] to [H]
at the lowest position of needle
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Auto thread cutter sensor bar.
(3)
Press the stitch length plus button.
(3) Feed and zigzag phase

sensors (FS & bS)
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Feed Zigzag
The LED shows in order as shown
in the left when the needle bar
moves from its highest position.
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Press the clear button to proceed

to the next step.
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5. Velocity sensor (UE) (Faulty condistion]

[Correct condition]
Turn the hand wheel away from LED does not change.
you and read the figure if it shows The reading is 413 or below.
between 414 and 420
Rank
of 100 Rank
of 400 Clean the slit of the velocity
sensor and/or adjust the velocity
Rank sensor.
Rank of 300 Replace the driving motor and/or
of 200 circuit board A.
Press the clear button to proceed
to the next step.
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4. Speed control slider (Uo) [Correct condition] [Faulty condition]

Slide the speed control slider to The LED does not change, or
the left and right. The figure on it shows conversely.
the LED should be as follows:
000 - 002 at the left most Replace the speed control slider,
postion circuit board K and/or circuit
253 - 255 at the right most board A.
mosition
* The LED shows the rank of 100.
7. Foot control (Fc) [Correct condition]

The LED shows:
000-016 when released the
foot control
208-236 when depressed fully
237-255 when the foot control
is disconnected.

* LED shows the rank of 100.
8. Solenoid (SL) [Correct condition]

Press the buttons, which
correspond to the solenoids.
(1) Auto thread cutter solenoid
Set the needle bar at the lowest
position. Press the
corresponding button.
When the driving arm is at:
Up: OFF
Down: ON
2) Bobbin idling prevension
(1) (2) (3) lever
Remove the hook cover plate.
Press the corresponding button.
When the lever is at the:
right: OFF
left: ON
3) Upper shaft declutch
solenoid
Set the needle bar at the
highest position. Press the
corresponding button.
When the activating rod is at
the position of:
Up: OFF
Down: ON
Press the “Clear” button to
Auto thread proceed to the next step.
cutter cover
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9. Stepping motor (St) [Correct condition] [Faulty condition]

1) When the memory button is The machine does not initialize and
(1) pressed with the needle bar at the LED shows [E1].
“UP” position, the needle bar
vibrates and the the needle drop Check if there is any tight spot in
is set at “M” position. (zigzag the mechanism.
stepping motor) Check the corresponding sensor.
Replace the zigzag stepping motor
and/or circuit board A.
(2) 2) When the memory button is

pressed with the needle bar at The machine does not initialize and
“Middle” position and the presser the LED shows [E3].
bar lifter is lowered, the tension
disc is closed. (tension stepping Check if there is any tight spot in
motor) the mechanism.
Check the corresponding sensor.
Replace the tension stepping motor
(3) 3) When the memory button is The machine does not initialize and
pressed with the needle bar at the LED shows [E2].
“DOWN” position, the feed dog
vibrates and the feed dog is in Check if there is any tight spot in
the middle of its travel. (feed the mechanism.
stepping motor) Check the corresponding sensor.
Replace the feed stepping motor
Press the “Clear” button to proceed
to the next step.
10. Driving motor & bobbin [Correct condition] [Faulty condition]

winding motor 1) When the presser bar is lowered The LED show [Lo] when the driving
and the foot control is depressed, motor does not run.
the driving motor runs.
Adjust the motor belt tension.
2) When the bobbin winding button Replace the motor and/or circuit
is pressed, the bobbin winding board A.
motor runs.
Result
* It is considered as working condition when all of the steps are in correct condition.
* After adjusting or replacing faulty part(s), the same step must be checked again to make sure that the
machine works properly.
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How to find the version of the operating system program of the machine
While pressing the up/down needle position button and

lock stitch button at the same time, turn the power switch
on.
Press the stitch 16 button twice within 3 seconds (If not
pressed within 3 seconds, machine will be in default
setting.)
The LED shows the version by scrolling.

Example: 846 d - PG1.0 - 040105 - 1
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When the feed dog does not return to “UP” position

Projection of
feed lifting 1. Function of the drop feed lever
cam
1) Remove the machine base.
2) Set the needle bar at the lowest position.
(The projection of the feed lifting cam is visible at this
position.)
3) When the drop feed lever is moved left and right, the
feed lifting cam should move accordingly.
2. The position of the setscrew on the lower shaft ring
Check if the setscrew on the lower shaft ring is in line

with the projection of the feed lifting cam. The setscrew
(B) should be at the position as shown.
3. The clearance between the feed lifting cam and coil

spring.
Projection When the feed lifting cam is pushed to the left, the coil
spring should covered with the feed lifting cam
Setscrew (B) completely.
Setscrew (A)
Coil spring
Feed lifting
Coil spring cam If the feed lifting cam does not move smoothly, make
Setscrew (A) adjustment as follows:
Projection 1. Loosen the 2 setscrews on the lower shaft ring.
2. Set the needle bar at the lowest position and turn
the lower shaft ring slightly to twist the coil spring
Projection lightly. Set the setscrew (A) in line with the
projection on the feed lifting cam and tighten it.
3. Tighten the setscrew (B).
Setscrew (A) 4. Check the above steps 1 through 3.
Setscrew (B) 5. Make sure that there is no thrust play on the lower
Setscrew (B) Range of turning shaft. Attach the machine base.
the lower shaft
ring
Feed lifting
cam
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To remove face plate and top cover ............................................................................ 1

TO REMOVE FACE PLATE AND TOP COVER

TO REMOVE BELT COVER AND MACHINE BASE

Projection (F) Belt cover

Setscrew (B) Projection (E)

Machine base [ To attach]

Setscrew (B) Setscrew (C)

TO REMOVE AUTO THREAD CUTTER COVER

Setscrew (A) [ To attach ]:

TO REMOVE FRONT COVER

When attaching the front cover, ensure that the

Setscrew (D) Setscrew (B)

Cords Circuit board A

* Take care when removing and attaching the

TO REMOVE THE THREAD GUIDE

Thread guide (D) Setscrew (C)

TO REPLACE CIRCUIT BOARD A AND FUSE

[To change the fuse]

If the fuse is loose, bend the fuse holder with

TO REPLACE CIRCUIT BOARD K

Connector of the [To remove]

TO REPLACE CIRCUIT BOARD F AND SPEED CONTROL LEVER

Circuit board F [To remove the circuit board F]

.co Make sure that the buttons are placed in the

[To remove the speed control lever]

Speed control lever (C)

Lower shaft sensor

Presser bar switch

Motor for thread

Separation solenoid Zigzag stepping

TO ADJUST NEEDLE DROP POSITION

Eccentric pin (B)

Hole of needle plate

TO ADJUST HOOK TIMING

Lower shaft Hexagonal

TO ADJUST NEEDLE BAR HEIGHT

Needle, Upper edge of

TO ADJUST CLEARANCE BETWEEN NEEDLE AND ROTARY HOOK

or down, to within –0.1 to +0.05mm at the left

8. Attach the machine base, bobbin holder, needle

Tip of hook (J)

TO ADJUST BACKLASH OF HOOK DRIVE AND LOWER SHAFT GEARS

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

Width of the feed dog (C)

Tip of hook (E)

0.8mm or less (F)

TO ADJUST DIRECTION OF PRESSER BAR AND ITS HEIGHT

TO ADJUST FEED DOG HEIGHT

1. Remove the machine base and auto-thread

[Parallel of the feed dog]

Threaded hole (J)

TO REPLACE NEEDLE THREAD TENSION UNIT

Tension release arm (E)

Tension release plate (F)

TO ADJUST TENSION RELEASE MECHANISM (1)

1. Remove the face plate and thread guide (refer

TO ADJUST TENSION RELEASE MECHANISM (2)

The tension release motor should open the tension