nancy,
I just re-read my previous answer. I need to add that to start this adjustment turn the handwheel towards you until the needle has risen and the hook is where you had originally set it. Loosen the hook screws and then backup the handwheel so that the needle drops down about the width of a dime (this can vary) and then move the hook tip to behind the needle scarf. Now tighten which ever screw you can reach, turn the hand wheel and tighten the remaining screw. Test by hand turning. Call me if you need to.
Originally Posted by
Mizkaki
Nancy,
Don't put the tools away yet. If you timed it so that the hook point is at the eye of the needle you will have skipped stitches during some types of sewing. The tip of the hook needs to intercsect the needle in the middle of the scarf (dip above the eye). Simple to change. Loosen the screws that you just tightened and very slightly rotate the hook until the tip is in the scarf . Make sure that all of this is done in straight stitch.