Special Machines - Dürkopp Adler 867 Service Instructions Manual

Special machines

20 Special machines
20.1 Machines with switchable needle bars:
20.1.1 Setting the needle bar height
Fig. 87: Needle bar height for machines with switchable needle bars I
The needle bar height cannot be set for machines with switchable nee-
dles. The height of the needles in relation to the hook tip is set using the
needle holders (1).
Proper setting
The height of the needle holders should be set such that the hook tip is on
the lower third of the groove when the stitch length is 0 and in loop stroke
position.
1. Set stitch length adjusting wheel to 0.
2. Lock the sewing machine in place at position 1 ( p. 21).
3. Check the position of the needle in relation to the hook tip.
Service Instructions 867 - 03.0 - 10/2017
WARNING
Risk of injury
Risk of crushing injuries and stab wounds from mov-
ing and sharp parts.
Switch off the sewing machine before checking and
setting the needle bar height.
①
(1) - Needle holder
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