Position of the hook and needle
8.1 Adjusting the hook side clearance
Order
First, check the following settings:
Fig. 38: Adjusting the hook side clearance
(1) - Threaded pins
(2) - Threaded pin
Proper setting
The distance between the hook tip and the groove of the needle is no
greater than 0.1 mm.
To adjust the hook side clearance:
1. Execute the service routine Needle-Hook > Timing ( p. 14).
The software is used to define the necessary presettings on
2. Lock the machine in place ( p. 32).
3. Open the throat plate slide ( p. 28).
4. Tilt the machine head ( p. 18).
5. Loosen the screws (4).
6. Loosen the threaded pin (2).
Service Instructions D867 e-con - 00.0 - 08/2023
• Needle bar linkage is aligned correctly ( p. 47), ( p. 49)
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②
the machine.
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②
(3) - Hook support
(4) - Screws
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Max. 0.1 mm
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