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4.4.2
In 2-needle machines
Fig. 5: Inserting or changing the needle
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(1) - Needle bar
(2) - Screw
To change the needle in a 2-needle machine:
1.
Turn the handwheel until the needle bar (1) has reached
the upper end position.
2.
To change the right needle, loosen the right screw (2).
3.
To change the left needle, loosen the left screw (2).
4.
Pull the needles downwards out of the needle holder (4).
5.
Insert each new needle into the corresponding hole of
the needle holder (4) until it reaches the stop.
Important
Align new needles so that the grooves (3) point towards the
hook (4). As viewed from the operator level, the groove (3) of
the left needle must point to the left, while the groove (3) of
the right needle must point to the right.
6.
Tighten the screw (2).
(3) - Groove
(4) - Needle holder
Operating Instructions D869 e-con - 00.0 - 06/2023
Operation
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