Position of the hook and needle
Service Instructions 867 - 04.0 - 10/2019 49
10 Position of the hook and needle
10.1 Adjusting the hook side clearance
Order
First, check the following settings:
• Needle bar linkage is aligned correctly ( p. 45)
• Looping stroke position ( p. 50)
Proper setting
Machine is locked in place at position 1 ( p. 22).
The distance between the hook tip and the groove of the needle is no
greater than 0.1 mm.
Fig. 32: Adjusting the hook side clearance
WARNING
Risk of injury from sharp and moving parts!
Puncture or crushing possible.
Move the machine into the service routine before
adjusting the position of the hook and the needle.
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) - Set collar
(2) - Threaded pins
(3) - Hook support
(4) - Screws
(5) - Needle groove
(6) - Hook tip