Adjusting the thread cutter
Faults caused by an incorrect setting
• Very rapid wear of the knife if the pressure is set too high
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• Tilt the machine head ( p. 10).
Fig. 55: Setting the cutting pressure of the knife
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(1) - Regulating screw
Setting steps
1. Move the handwheel into the 270° position ( p. 20).
2. Swing out the movable knife (2).
3. Adjust the cutting pressure using the regulating screw (1).
4. Check that the knife is working correctly and adjust it if necessary.
Service Instructions 969 - 01.0 - 12/2015
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(2) - Movable knife
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