Needle Settings; Distance Between Needle Bar And Presser-Foot Bar - Bernina B 590 Service And Maintenance Manual

5.4 Needle settings

5.4.1 Distance between needle bar and presser-foot bar

Important!
The adjusting screw (g) must only be used for the parallel setting of the needle bar and
presser foot bar. It mustn't be used for the setting of
the needle-/hook distance.
Adjustment of needle-/hook distance (see 5.5.3).
Check:
• Attach presser foot 1.
• Attach needle size 130/705 Nm 100.
• Lower needle bar until needle tip is level with stitch plate.
• Lower presser foot as far as sole can still be moved.
• Carefully move presser-foot sole up and down to stop, taking
care not to force off the needle.
Note:
For a better view, use a white paper sheet
to rest the tip of the needle on.
Adjustment:
Note:
This setting affects (5.5.3 needle-/hook distance)
• Untighten lock nut f (10mm).
• Use screw g (T15) to correct the position.
• The distance should be ca. 0.4mm in front of needle 130/705
Nm 100 and ca. 0.6mm behind the needle.
• Retighten lock nut f.
0.6 mm
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g
f
0.4 mm
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