Setting the stitch length adjusting wheels
Service Instructions 967 - 02.0 - 12/2015
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7.4 Setting the eccentric for the forward and backward
stitches
Proper setting
The forward and backward stitches are the same length.
As a test, sew a seam forwards, stop, and sew a seam backwards. The in-
sertions of the forward and backward stitches have to lie within each other.
Cover
• Tilt the machine head ( p. 10)
Fig. 26: Aligning the stitch length for forwards and reverse sewing
Setting steps
1. Loosen the setscrew (3).
2
. Turn the eccentric screw (1) from the right through the opening in the
base plate:
Basic position:
The slot in the eccentric screw (1) is parallel to the axle of the machine,
an
d the recess (2) faces down.
If the forward and backward stitches are not the same length:
• T
urning clockwise:
The forward stitch becomes larger, the backward stitch smaller.
• Turning counterclockwise:
The forward stitch becomes smaller, the backward stitch larger.
3. Tighten the setscrew (3).
Risk of injury!
Crushing injuries from moving parts.
Switch the machine off before setting the
eccentric.
WARNING
(1) - Eccentric slot
(2) - Recess
(3) - Setscrew
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