Setting The Hook Thread Tension - DURKOPP ADLER 512 Operating Instructions Manual

Operation
Operating Manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013

4.6 Setting the hook thread tension

CAUTION
Risk of injury from needle and moving parts
Only thread the hook thread tensioner with the
sewing machine switched off.
Figure 6: Setting the hook thread tension
①
②
③
(1) – Tension spring
(2) – Regulating screw
The required hook thread tension must be generated by the
tensioning spring (1). The bobbin housing upper section (3)
should slowly fall under its own weight when held by the threaded
hook thread.
Adjusting the tensioning spring
1. Remove the bobbin housing upper section (3) with the bobbin.
2. Adjust the tensioning spring (1) via the adjustment screw (2)
until the correct tension is set.
3. Insert the bobbin housing upper section (3).
(3) – Bobbin housing upper sectio
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