Adjusting Singer Brilliance 6180

crwdns2936071:01crwdne2936071:0 — Needle Position

If the position of the needle is not correct, some errors will occur, which can make the user very annoyed.

crwdns2936071:02crwdne2936071:0 — Remove left cover

To access the adjustment plate and screw, you need to remove the left cover.

crwdns2936071:03crwdne2936071:0 — Method 1: Adjusting the needle carrier

The needle carrier is attached at the top with a 2 mm Allen screw. Loosen the screw to slightly move the cantilever. It's pretty tight the first time, be careful.

crwdns2936071:04crwdne2936071:0 — Method 2: Adjusting the Needle Carrier

The cantilever slides past a plate. You can adjust the position of the needle by slightly bending this plate.

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The adjustment plate is fixed with a Phillips screw. Gently twist it out.

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Push the needle carrier a little forward from behind to relieve the adjustment plate, then simply lift it up using a pair of tweezers.

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This is what the setting plate looks like. It regulates the position in sewing direction.

crwdns2936071:08crwdne2936071:0 — Adjust lateral shift

The lateral position of the needle is easier to adjust. A black banjo bolt is used for this purpose. This position is set at the factory and does not normally need to be readjusted.

crwdns2936071:09crwdne2936071:0 — Tip

One last hint: sewing starts better if you lower the needle using the handwheel into the throat plate after each switch-on; the motors adjust themselves with a brief click. Lift the needle up again and you're good to go - until the next time you turn it off.