Position of the hook and needle
10 Position of the hook and needle
10.1 Setting the hook side clearance
Order
First, check the following settings:
• A straight and undamaged needle has been inserted
• Needle bar linkage ( p. 43)
• Loop stroke position ( p. 49)
Proper setting
Machine locked in place at position 1 ( p. 16).
Maximum 0.1 mm distance between the hook tip and the groove for
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• Tilt the machine head ( p. 10)
• Throat plate ( p. 14)
• Feed dog ( p. 15)
Service Instructions 667 - 00.0 - 04/2016
WARNING
Risk of injury from moving parts!
Crushing possible.
Switch off the machine before you check and set
the hook side clearance.
( Operating Instructions, chap. Inserting and replacing the needle)
NOTICE
Property damage may occur!
Damage to the machine, needle breakage, or thread damage due to
an incorrect clearance between the needle and hook tip.
Check and, if necessary, readjust the distance to the hook tip after
inserting a new needle with a different size.
the needle.
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