Position Of The Hook And Needle; Setting The Hook Side Clearance - Dürkopp Adler 867-M PREMIUM Service Instructions Manual

10 Position of the hook and needle

10.1 Setting the hook side clearance

Order
First, check the following settings:
Proper setting
Machine is locked in place at position 1 ( p. 16).
The distance between the hook tip and the groove of the needle is maxi-
mum 0.1 mm.
To set the hook side clearance:
1. Execute the service routine Needle Hook > Timing ( p. 14).
 The software is used to define the necessary presettings on the
2. Tilt the machine head ( p. 16).
3. Open the throat plate slide ( p. 20)
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WARNING
Risk of injury from sharp and moving parts!
Puncture or crushing possible.
Move the machine into the service routine before
setting the position of the hook and the needle.
NOTICE
Property damage may occur!
There is a risk of machine damage, needle breakage or damage to
the thread if the distance between needle groove and hook tip is
incorrect.
Check and, if necessary, readjust the distance to the hook tip after
inserting a new needle with a different size.
• A straight and undamaged needle has been inserted ( Operating
Instructions)
• Needle bar linkage is aligned correctly ( p. 43)
• Loop stroke position ( p. 48)
machine.
Position of the hook and needle
Service Instructions 867-M PREMIUM - 03.0 - 05/2017