Notes On Repair And Adjustments; Needle Plate Assembly; Removing The Needle Plate - Global BM 345 Mechanic's Instructions

2.5

Notes on repair and adjustments

2.6

Needle plate assembly

Needle plates are adjusted at the factory and can be easily exchanged in their
entirety. When replacing needle guide(s), the adjusting dimensions must be
rechecked using a dial gauge. After removing the needle lever, the dial gauge is
inserted into the needle shaft and, by turning the handwheel, touches the surface
of the needle guide.
2.6.1

Removing the needle plate

1. Switch off the machine electrically
2. Remove the needle and needle lever
3. Loosen the fastening screws of the needle plate and remove the entire
needle plate with the clamp facing forwards.
CAUTION!
Read the safety and operating instructions before
performing maintenance and/or repair work. Failure to
comply with them can lead to severe bodily injury.
CAUTION!
Switch off the machine electrically!
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Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!