Aligning the needle bar linkage
Service Instructions 667 - 00.0 - 04/2016 43
9 Aligning the needle bar linkage
Order
First, check the following setting:
• A straight and undamaged needle must be inserted
( Operating Instructions, chap. Inserting and replacing the needle)
Proper setting
Position the upper and lower stitch length adjusting wheel to 0.
The needle pierces exactly in the center of the feed dog needle hole.
9.1 Moving the needle bar linkage sideways
Cover
• Arm cover ( p. 11)
• Head cover ( p. 12)
Fig. 27: Moving the needle bar linkage sideways (1)
To move the needle bar linkage sideways:
1. Set the upper and lower stitch length adjusting wheel to 0.
2. Loosen the threaded pins (1) on the two adjusting rings (2) at the right-
hand end of the shaft for the needle bar linkage.
WARNING
Risk of injury from moving parts!
Crushing possible.
Switch off the machine before aligning the needle
bar linkage sideways.
(1) - Threaded pins
(2) - Adjusting rings
(3) - Throat plate
(4) - Needle bar linkage