10.4 Setting the hook clearance
Correct setting
Lock the machine in place at position 1.
Maximum 0.1 mm distance between the tip of the hook and the
When the tip of the hook moves past the needle and the needle and tip
Cover
• Throat plate ( page 15).
• Feed dog ( page 16).
• Plate ( page 14).
• Tilt the upper section ( page 10).
Figure 37: Setting the hook clearance
(1) - Hook cage
(2) - Needle
(3) - Tip of the hook
(4) - Openings for the cage tightening
Setting steps
1. Lock the machine in place at position 1.
2. Undo the screws in the openings (4).
54
groove.
are pressed together they must not touch each other.
screws
Position of the hook and needle
(5) - Drive shaft
(6) - Tip of the hook
(7) - Screw
Service instructions 967 - 00.0 - 12/2014