Position of the hook and needle
58 Service Instructions 1767 - 00.0 - 12/2016
11.4 Setting the needle guard
The needle guard prevents contact between needle and hook tip.
Order
First, check the following settings:
• Loop stroke position ( p. 54)
• Hook side clearance ( p. 52)
• Needle bar height ( p. 60)
• A straight and undamaged needle has to be inserted
( Operating Instructions)
Proper setting
1. Lock the machine in place at position 1 ( p. 24).
The needle guard pushes the needle just enough away so that it
cannot be touched by the hook tip.
Cover
• Disassemble the feed dog ( p. 23)
Fig. 43: Setting the needle guard
NOTICE
Property damage may occur!
There is a risk of machine damage, needle breakage or damage to
the thread if the distance between needle groove and hook tip is
incorrect.
Check and, if necessary, readjust the distance to the hook tip after
inserting a new needle with a different size.
(1) - Screw
(2) - Needle guard
(3) - Needle
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