Machine head
4.4.5 Setting the needle guide
Sequence
First check the following setting:
• A straight and undamaged needle must be inserted ( Operating
Proper setting
1. Machine locked in place at position 1 ( p. 16).
The needle guard pushes the needle just enough away so that it
Faults caused by an incorrect setting of the needle guide
• Damage to the needle
• Missing stitches
Fig. 23: Setting the needle guide
Setting steps
1. Loosen the screws (1).
2. Remove the throat plate (2).
3. Rotate the machine to position 1 ( p. 16).
4. Loosen the screw (4).
5. Move the needle guide (3) as close as possible against the needle.
6. Tighten the screw (4).
7. Check this distance using a piece of paper (5).
Service Instructions 911-211 - 00.0 - 02/2015
WARNING
Risk of injury!
Risk of crushing injuries and stab wounds from
sharp and moving parts.
Switch off the machine before checking and setting
the needle guide.
Instructions chapter, Inserting and replacing the needle)
cannot be touched by the hook tip.
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②
(1) - Screws
(2) - Throat plate
(3) - Needle guide
(4) - Screw
(5) - Paper
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