The Gap Between The Needle And The Hook - Pfaff ambition essential 1.0 Service Manual

10. The gap between the needle and the hook

Check
1. Choose the pattern #1, straight stitch
2. Insert a new needle size 90 universal in the machine.
3. Remove the bobbin case.
4. Rotate hand wheel until the tip of the hook arrives behind the needle, see Ill
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5. Check the gap by pressing a small screw driver against the needle.
The gap should be as small as possible, but max 0.1 mm.
Adjustment
If the gap is incorrect:
1. Loosen the screw (a). Use an Allen key 1.5mm.
2. Push the needle bar supporter (b).
- Backward, the space will become larger.
- Frontward, the space will become smaller.
3. Tighten the screw (a).
NOTE! This adjustment affects : Setting the needle plate in relation to the needle in the feeding direction.
20
a
2
104 73 15-26
Settings
b
1
0.05~0.1 mm