Aligning the needle bar linkage
Service instructions 967 - 00.0 - 12/2014
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9.2 Aligning the needle bar linkage in the sewing direction
Correct setting
When the stitch length is set to 0 and the value 90° is set on the handwheel
scale:
The needle bar (2) must be parallel to the presser foot bar (3).
Cover
• Upper covers ( page 11).
Figure 33: Aligning the needle bar in the direction of sewing
Setting steps
1. Undo the screw for the upper feed lever (1).
2. Turn the needle bar (2) so that it is parallel to the presser foot bar (3):
Set the distance between the bars to the value L = 44 mm.
3. Tighten the screw (1) and check the axial play ( page 18).
(1) - Screw for the upper feed lever
(2) - Needle bar
(3) - Presser foot bar
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