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STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS, 12-1. Actuator position

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12. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS 12. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION Maintenance and inspection of the sewing machine should only be carried out by a qualified technician. Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician to carry out any maintenance and inspection of the electrical system. Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet at the following times, otherwise the machine may operate if the treadle is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury. • When carrying out inspection, adjustment and maintenance • When replacing consumable parts such as the rotary hook If the power switch needs to be left on when carrying out some adjustment, be extremely careful to observe all safety precautions. Use both hands to hold the machine head when tilting it back or returning it to its original position. If only one hand is used, the weight of the machine head may cause your hand to slip, and your hand may get caught. Never touch the knife on the face plate when opening the thread takeup guard cover, otherwise injury may result. If any safety devices have been removed, be absolutely sure to re-install them to their original positions and check that they operate correctly before using the machine. When removing the needle plate, auxiliary needle plate and knife unit, use a screwdriver that matches the size of the screw heads. If a screwdriver with a size that does not match is used, it may damage the screw heads and cause personal injury or damage to the sewing articles. 12-1. Actuator position 3506M The installation position of the actuator (1) can be adjusted as shown in the illustration. Adjust so that it is in a position where it is easy to operate. NOTE: If using a thread wiper device, adjust the position of the actuator (1) within the range of (A) so that it does not touch the thread wiper. 1. Loosen the two screws (2). 2. Move the switch installation plate (3) to move the actuator (1) to the desired position. 3. Tighten the two screws (2). 3507M 59 Z-8550A, 8560A

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Z-8550A, 8560A
12. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS
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12. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION
Maintenance and inspection of the sewing machine
should only be carried out by a qualified technician.
Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician to
carry out any maintenance and inspection of the
electrical system.
Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power
cord from the wall outlet at the following times,
otherwise the machine may operate if the treadle is
depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.
•
When carrying out inspection, adjustment and
maintenance
•
When replacing consumable parts such as the
rotary hook
If the power switch needs to be left on when carrying
out some adjustment, be extremely careful to
observe all safety precautions.
Use both hands to hold the machine head when
tilting it back or returning it to its original position. If
only one hand is used, the weight of the machine
head may cause your hand to slip, and your hand
may get caught.
Never touch the knife on the face plate when
opening the thread takeup guard cover, otherwise
injury may result.
If any safety devices have been removed, be
absolutely sure to re-install them to their original
positions and check that they operate correctly
before using the machine.
When removing the needle plate, auxiliary needle
plate and knife unit, use a screwdriver that matches
the size of the screw heads.
If a screwdriver with a size that does not match is
used, it may damage the screw heads and cause
personal injury or damage to the sewing articles.
12-1. Actuator position
The installation position of the actuator (1) can be adjusted
as shown in the illustration.
Adjust so that it is in a position where it is easy to operate.
NOTE:
If using a thread wiper device, adjust the position of the
actuator (1) within the range of (A) so that it does not
touch the thread wiper.
1. Loosen the two screws (2).
2. Move the switch installation plate (3) to move the
actuator (1) to the desired position.
3. Tighten the two screws (2).
3506M
3507M
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