Dürkopp Adler D869 e-con Operating Instructions Manual page 25

Operation
Operating Instructions D869 e-con - 00.0 - 06/2023
To change the needle in a 1-needle machine:
1. Turn the handwheel until the needle bar (1) reaches the upper
end position.
2. Loosen the screw (2).
3. Pull the needle out towards the bottom.
4. Insert the new needle into the hole in the needle bar (1) until
it reaches the end stop.
Important
Align the needle in such a way that the groove (3) faces the
hook (4).
5. Tighten the screw (2).
Order
Always adjust the clearance between the hook and the needle
after changing to a different needle strength ( Service
Instructions).
Disturbance
An incorrect hook clearance can cause the following disturbances:
• Changing to a thinner needle:
• Skip stitches
• Thread damage
• Changing to a thicker needle:
• Damage to the hook tip
• Damage to the needle
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