5.
Assembling the machine head
5.1
Fitting the machine head
5.2
Fitting and tensioning the V-belt
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Fit the machine head 1 into the opening in the table plate.
Remove protective devices
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Remove the handwheel 9.
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Remove the belt guard 2 on the machine head.
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Remove the cover of the belt guard 3 on the sewing drive.
Fit the V-belt and reinstall the protective devices
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Attach the belt pulley 6 (in the accessory pack) onto the
sewing-drive shaft.
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Place the V-belt 7 on the belt pulley of the machine head.
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Pass the V-belt 7 down through the opening in the table plate.
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Fold back the upper part of the sewing machine.
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Place the V-belt 7 on the belt pulley 6 of the sewing drive.
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Return the upper part of the sewing machine to its original position.
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Fit the belt guard 2 to the machine head.
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Replace the handwheel 9.
Tension the V-belt
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Undo screws 8 on the base of the sewing drive.
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Tension the V-belt 6 by swivelling the sewing drive.
When the belt is correctly tensioned it must be possible to depress
it by about 10 mm by gently pressing on it with a finger at its
mid-point.
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Tighten screws 8.
Fit the belt guard to the sewing drive
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Adjust the anti-throw protectors 5 (either the cams or the brackets
are adjustable, depending on the drive type) of the belt guard 4 as
follows:
The V-belt 7 must remain on the belt pulleys when the upper part of
the sewing machine is folded back.
See the motor manufacturers' operating manuals.
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Screw on the belt-guard cover.