Setting the feed dog
8.2 Setting the feed dog movement
The feed dog moves in an elliptical cycle. To align this correctly, the feed
movement and the stroke height and the stroke movement of the feed dog
all have to be set.
Order
First, check the following setting:
• Feed dog position ( p. 40)
8.2.1 Setting the feed movement
The proper setting for the feed movement is checked at standstill and set
using the pusher eccentric.
Proper setting
Set the handwheel to the 190° position and the upper stitch length adjust-
ing wheel to the maximum stitch length.
When the stitch regulator is pressed down, the feed dog stops.
Cover
• right arm cover ( p. 15)
Fig. 30: Setting the feed movement
(1) - Threaded pins
(2) - Pusher eccentric
To set the feed movement:
1. Set the upper stitch length adjusting wheel to the maximum stitch
2. Loosen the threaded pins (1).
3. Move the handwheel into the 190° position.
4. Press the stitch adjustment lever (3) down and observe how the feed
5. Turn the pusher eccentric (2) so that the feed dog and needle no
6. Tighten the threaded pins (1).
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length.
dog and needle respond.
longer move when the stitch adjustment lever (3) is pressed.
(3) - Stitch adjustment lever
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