2.8
Trimming and clamping device for the needle threads
2.8.1
Function
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Caution: Danger of injury!
Switch the main switch off.
Check knife and thread catcher only with the sewing unit switched off.
Function
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The cylinder 2 is switched on after the seam end and during the
feed to the corner knives.
The thread catcher 3 is lowered and takes the needle threads up.
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After a preset time the thread catcher shoots up.
The needle threads are clamped at the clamping collar 1 and cut
off by knife 4.
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After the first stitches of the next seam the clamped needle threads
are released.
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By means of the springy clamping sheet 1 the thread catcher 3
abuts flat on the knife 4. Thus, the knife is automatically in parallel
position.
Function check
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Actuate the pneumatic switch at the machine head.
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