5.10.2 Thread regulator spring
Checking of tension power:
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Thread an approx. 30m long piece of thread into thread
regulator.
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Attach the two thread ends to the BERNINA tension spring
scales 006038.50.00.
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Slowly move the scales up.
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As soon as the regulator spring is moved, the value must be
12g – 15g.
Note: Check if the scales is set to zero (calibrated).
Correction of tension:
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Slightly loosen screw 17 (T10).
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Turn thumb wheel16 to tighten or slacken the tension.
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Retighten screw 17 (T10).
Check position:
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Regulator spring 15 must
sit on regulator spring
stop 12.
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At the same time there
must be a distance of
1.6+/–0.3mm between
spring and cover.
Correction of position:
•
Slightly loosen screw 6
(T10).
•
Adjust regulator spring
stop as appropriate until a
distance of 1.6mm is
reached.
•
Retighten screw 6.
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16
17
6
12
1.6mm
15
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