Setting the feed dog
8.2.3 Setting the feed dog stroke movement
Order
First, check the following setting:
• Set the feed dog height at top dead center ( p. 44)
Proper setting
The upper edge of the feed dog must be at the same height when the feed
dog is at front dead center (handwheel position 90°) as when it is at the
rear dead center (handwheel position 270°).
At 90°, the feed dog is in the upward movement; at 270°, in the downward
movement.
Cover
• right arm cover ( p. 15)
Fig. 32: Setting the feed dog stroke movement
(1) - Threaded pins
To set the feed dog stroke movement:
1. Loosen the threaded pins (1).
2. Move the handwheel into the 90° position.
3. Turn the stroke eccentric (2) such that the upper edge of the feed dog
4. Tighten the threaded pins (1).
5. Check if the feed dog is at the same height at 90° and 270°; adjust if
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is at the same height as the upper edge of the throat plate during the
upward movement.
necessary.
(2) - Stroke eccentric
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