Engaging The Safety Clutch For Hook Blockages - DURKOPP ADLER 838 Instruction Manual

6.13 Engaging the safety clutch for hook blockages

When the thread gets jammed in the hook track, the safety clutch
disengages.
Caution: danger of injury!
Turn off the main switch.
The safety clutch should only be engaged when the machine is turned
off.
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Turn the handwheel until the safety clutch engages.
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Turn the handwheel in the opposite direction until the hook is free.
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If the safety clutch is still disengaged, insert a screwdriver (1) in
the opening (2). Then turn the handwheel until the safety clutch
engages.
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Free up the blocked hook by removing the cause of disturbance.
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1
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