Table Of Contents - Dürkopp Adler 868-M Operating Instructions Manual

Table of Contents

1 About these instructions .................................................................... 5
1.1 For whom are these instructions intended? .......................................... 5
1.2 Representation conventions - symbols and characters ........................ 6
1.3 Other documents ................................................................................... 7
1.4 Liability .................................................................................................. 8
2 Safety.................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Basic safety instructions ........................................................................ 9
2.2 Signal words and symbols used in warnings....................................... 10
3 Machine description.......................................................................... 15
3.1 Components of the machine ............................................................... 15
3.2 Proper use ........................................................................................... 16
3.3 Declaration of Conformity .................................................................... 17
4 Operation ........................................................................................... 19
4.1 Preparing the machine for operation ................................................... 19
4.2 Switching on and off the machine ....................................................... 20
4.3 Switching on and off the sewing lamp ................................................. 21
4.4 Inserting/changing the needle ............................................................. 24
4.4.1 In 1-needle machines .......................................................................... 25
4.4.2 In 2-needle machines .......................................................................... 26
4.5 Threading the needle thread ............................................................... 28
4.5.1 In 1-needle machines .......................................................................... 28
4.5.2 In 2-needle machines .......................................................................... 34
4.6 Winding the hook thread ..................................................................... 41
4.7 Changing the bobbin ........................................................................... 44
4.7.1 Changing the right bobbin ................................................................... 45
4.7.2 Changing the left bobbin ..................................................................... 46
4.8 Thread tension .................................................................................... 47
4.8.1 Setting the needle thread tension........................................................ 48
4.8.2 Opening the needle thread tension ..................................................... 51
4.8.3 Switching on and off the additional tensioner ...................................... 51
4.8.4 Setting the hook thread tension........................................................... 52
4.9 Setting the needle thread regulator ..................................................... 53
4.9.1 In 1-needle machines .......................................................................... 53
4.9.2 In 2-needle machines .......................................................................... 54
4.10 Locking the sewing feet at top dead center ......................................... 56
4.11 Sewing foot stroke ............................................................................... 57
4.11.1 Limiting of number of stitches with an increased sewing foot stroke... 57
4.11.2 Setting the sewing foot stroke ............................................................. 58
4.11.3 Quick stroke adjustment via knee button ............................................ 60
4.12 Lifting the sewing feet.......................................................................... 61
4.12.1 Mechanical lifting with the knee lever .................................................. 61
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