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Needle thread tension release
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Rule
1. The tension discs should start to open with the thread lever positioned 10 mm before
t.d.c.
2. When the thread lever is at t.d.c., there should be a clearance of 1.0 mm between the
tension discs.
Fig. 13 - 08
● Adjust the thread lever to a position 10 mm before t.d.c.
● Turn the eccentric 1 (screws 2) according to rule 1.
● Turn the handwheel until the tension discs are at the maximum distance from each other.
● Move the thread tension (screw 3) according to rule 2.
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1
2
Adjustment
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