DURKOPP ADLER 1767 - 11 Position of the Hook and Needle; Setting the Hook Side Clearance

Position of the hook and needle
52 Service Instructions 1767 - 00.0 - 12/2016
11 Position of the hook and needle
11.1 Setting the hook side clearance
Order
First, check the following settings:
• A straight and undamaged needle has been inserted
( Operating Instructions)
• Needle bar linkage ( p. 48)
Proper setting
The distance between the hook tip and the groove of the needle is 0.1 mm.
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• Tilt the machine head ( p. 14)
• Open the throat plate slide ( p. 21)
CAUTION
Risk of injury from sharp and moving parts!
Puncture or crushing possible.
Switch off the machine before adjusting the hook
and needle settings.
NOTICE
Property damage may occur!
There is a risk of machine damage, needle breakage or damage to
the thread if the distance between hook and needle tip is incorrect.
Check and, if necessary, readjust the distance to the hook tip after
inserting a new needle with a different size.