DURKOPP ADLER 867 - Setting the Needle Thread Tension

Operation
44 Operating Instructions 867 - 04.0 - 03/2018
4.8.1 Setting the needle thread tension
The 3 adjusting wheels on the tensioning screw triangle determine
the needle thread tension:
• Pre-tensioner (3)
• Additional tensioner (2)
• Main tensioner (1)
In the initial position, the top of the adjusting wheel is flush with
the screw in the center.
Fig. 19: Setting the needle thread tension (1)
To increase the needle thread tension:
1. Turn the adjusting wheel clockwise.
To reduce the needle thread tension:
1. Turn the adjusting wheel counterclockwise.
(1) - Main tensioner
(2) - Additional tensioner
(3) - Pre-tensioner
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