BabyLock.comPage 27Section 9: Needle Position Y / Front to Back, Check,& AdjustmentMachine Front / Machine BackG DThe needle position adjustment is the most importantof all adjustments in the machine. Needle positionprovides the foundation for which all other settingsare madeOnce the needle position has been completed, greatcare must be maintained to keep this setting. It isimportant that the sewing machine be transportedcarefully, so as to not allow bumping or dropping.Check: Use a new System 134/Size 100 needle. Checkthe needle for straightness on a flat surface such asthe needle plate. Press down on the shank and rollthe needle watching for the tip to wobble. The tip willnot wobble if the needle is straight. The needle mustbe centered in the stitch hole of the needle plate.Check with needle eye flush with the needle plate, donot check with needle in the lowest position.Adjustment for Y axis (front to back): Cover Off NOTE: The Y (front to back) adjustment isdone with the front frame cover off.If a correction is necessary:• Loosen first screws D and G• Then loosen screw A and B• While pushing the head frame back into the maincasting, gently slide the head frame left or right tocorrect as necessary• Tighten screws A and B NOTE: If needle position changes, repeat theprocess. Do not tighten screw D or G at thistime. They will need to be loose to adjust theX axis in the next step.A BMachine Front / Machine BackTools required: (3 mm and 4 mm handle Allen).