Setting the feed dog
36 Service Instructions 869-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 07/2018
8 Setting the feed dog
The position and the movement of the feed dog and needle bar have to
be coordinated such that the needle pierces exactly in the center of the
needle hole of the feed dog.
Order
First, check the following setting:
• Needle bar linkage ( p. 42)
• A straight and undamaged needle has been inserted ( Operating
Instructions)
8.1 Setting the feed dog position
Proper setting
When the stitch length is set to 0, the needle pierces exactly in the center
of the needle hole and the feed dog is exactly in the center of the throat
plate cutout, both sideways and in the sewing direction.
Information
For minimal deviations, it suffices to move the feed dog on the carrier
( p. 37).
WARNING
Risk of injury from moving parts!
Crushing possible.
Move the machine into the service routine before
setting the feed dog.