Setting The Needle Bar Height - DURKOPP ADLER 967 Instruction Manual

4. Insert loop former (3) and distance piece* (2).
5. Tighten the screws (1).
* Distance pieces are contained in the accessories pack for the machine.

10.6 Setting the needle bar height

Sequence
First check the following settings:
• Loop stroke position ( p. 53)
• A straight and undamaged needle must be inserted
Proper setting
Machine locked in place at position 1 ( p. 19) and upper stitch length
adjusting wheel set to 0.
 The hook tip is level with the lower third of the groove for the needle.
Faults caused by an incorrect needle bar height
• Damage to the hook tip
• Jamming of the needle thread
• Missing stitches
• Thread breakage
• Needle breakage
Cover
• Head cover ( p. 12)
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WARNING
Risk of injury!
Risk of crushing injuries and stab wounds from
sharp and moving parts.
Switch off the machine before checking and setting
the needle bar height.
( Operating Instructions chapter, Inserting and replacing the needle)
Position of the hook and needle
Service Instructions 967 - 02.0 - 12/2015