DURKOPP ADLER 806 - Adjusting the Hook Guard

3.6.5 Adjusting the hook guard
Caution: Danger of bodily injuries !
The machine must be in the "Safe motor stop" position.
Rule and control
Adjust the hook guard so that it is in contact with the needle, but
without deflecting the latter.
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Lower the machine head by the function "
Lifting/lowering the
sewing head
".
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Press the key "
O
".
"Safe motor stop" will be switched on.
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Loosen the screws 2 and 5.
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Remove the throat plate 3.
Make sure that the positioning aids 1 and 4 are well fastened and
cannot be shifted.
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Checking the position of the hook guard 7.
Correction
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Loosen the screws 2 and 5.
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Remove the throat plate 3.
Make sure that the positioning aids 1 and 4 are well fastened and
cannot be shifted.
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Loosen the clamping screw 6.
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Change the position of the hook guard 7 accordingly.
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Tighten the clamping screw 6.
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Fit the throat plate 3.
Ensure that the positioning aids 1 and 4 are located in the
bore-holes of the throat plate.
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Tighten the screws 2 and 5.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7
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