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4.5.2
In 2-needle machines
2-needle machines are equipped with a 2nd Tensioning screws in
triangular arrangement for the left needle thread. The threading
procedure corresponds to that for the right needle thread ( p. 27).
Fig. 10: In 2-needle machines (1)
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(1) - Pre-tensioner
(left needle thread)
(2) - Additional tensioner
(left needle thread)
(3) - Main tensioner
(left needle thread)
Information
Threading the needle thread at the machine head requires that the
needle threads be fed properly from the reel stand ( p. 25).
To thread the right and the left needle thread in 2-needle machines:
1.
Guide the right needle thread clockwise around the
pre-tensioner (6).
2.
Guide the right needle thread counterclockwise around the
additional tensioner (5).
3.
Guide the right needle thread clockwise around the main
tensioner (4).
4.
Guide the left needle thread clockwise around the
pre-tensioner (1).
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(4) - Main tensioner
(right needle thread)
(5) - Additional tensioner
(right needle thread)
(6) - Pre-tensioner
(right needle thread)
Operating Instructions 867 - 04.0 - 03/2018
Operation
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