DURKOPP ADLER 381 Operating Instructions Manual page 32

10. Optional Equipment
10.1 Thread Wiper
If, at the beginning of a seam, the needle thread end is to be drawn through on the
underside of the material, then it should not get clamped in between the sewing foot
and the material. The thread wiper assures that the needle thread end hangs out of the
needle eye loosely.
The movement of the thread wiper occurs after the trimming of the thread before the
feet are lifted.
Note
The thread wiper can be turned on and off at the control panel.
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