Manually Extending and retracting the Catcher

Voyager: Manually Extending and retracting the Catcher (for testing purposes) 1.  Power the machine on. 2.  Lower the presser foot using the P.FOOT button. 3.  Find the gap, shown below, under the fixed head, and with a screwdriver, extend the catcher as shown in the animation to check that it extends cleanly between the thread [...]

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Performing A Cut Test

Thread Cut Test To find out if the moving and fixed knife are able to cut thread, you can perform the test shown in the animation on the right.  Remove the needle plate, hold the moving knife open as shown, and loop 2 strands of thread over the inside crook of the knife.  Allow the [...]

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Rotary Hook Timing For HCD2

Note: This video is for the previous-generation HCD-1501. However, the principles of loosening the hook, re-timing and setting the gap are the same. Be sure on re-tightening the 3 screws on the neck of the rotary hook that the hook does not shift position. Hint: when re-tightening the sets screws, tighten gently at first, re-check [...]

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