Position of the hook and needle
Service Instructions 869-M PREMIUM - 00.0 - 07/2018 47
Fig. 33: Setting the hook side clearance
7. Lock the machine in place at position 1 ( p. 25).
8. Loosen the threaded pins (1)
9. Loosen the screws (2).
10. Shift the hook support (3) laterally.
The distance between the hook tip (5) and the groove of the needle (4)
is maximum 0.1 mm.
The hook tip (5) does not touch the needle.
11. Tighten the screws (2).
12. Align the gear wheels relative to the hook shaft.
13. Check the loop stroke position ( p. 48).
14. Tighten the threaded pins (1).
15. Remove the lock.
16. Finish the service routine.
Order
Then, check the following settings:
17. Position of the needle guard ( p. 49)
(1) - Threaded pins
(2) - Screws
(3) - Hook support
(4) - Needle groove
(5) - Hook tip