Operation
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Fig. 15: Setting the needle thread regulator 
Proper setting
Less elastic threads: The hole of the thread lever (3) is visible 
in the thread lever's bottom position just above the lower bar of 
the needle thread regulator (4) (A).
Very elastic threads: The hole of the thread lever (3) is visible in 
the thread lever's bottom position just below the lower bar of the 
needle thread regulator (4) (B).
To set the needle thread regulator:
1. Turn the handwheel until the thread lever reaches its lower 
end position.
2. Loosen the screws (1).
3. Move the needle thread regulator (2) to the correct position.
4. Tighten the screws (1).
(1) - Screws
(2) - Needle thread regulator
(3) - Hole of the thread lever
(4) - Lower bar of the needle thread 
regulator