Adjustment
13
Lateral adjusting of the thread catcher
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Requirement
1. The tip of the thread catcher 6 should point exactly to the middle of the needle.
2. The thread catcher 6 should not touch anywhere when in motion.
2
1
6
Fig. 13 - 36
Unscrew needle plate and feed dog.
Loosen screw 1 and remove knife 2.
Position needle bar at b.d.c
Push aside catcher stop 3 (screws 4).
Loosen screws 5.
Position the tip of thread catcher 6 in front of the needle by moving the thread catcher
carrier.
Adjust thread catcher 6 laterally in accordance with requirement 1.
Tighten screws 5 firmly ensuring that the back of the thread catcher is horizontal.
Needle plate, feed dog, knife 2 and catcher stop 3 stay dismantled for the
following adjustments.
6
4
5
3