Setting the feed-dog
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8.2 Setting the feed-dog movement
The feed-dog moves in an elliptical cycle. To align this correctly, both 
the feed movement and the stroke height and stroke movement of the 
feed-dog have to be set.
Order
First check the following setting:
• Feed-dog ( 8.1 Setting the feed-dog position, page 34)
8.2.1 Setting the feed movement
The correct setting for the feed movement is checked at standstill and set 
using the pusher eccentric.
Proper setting
Handwheel at the 190° position and set the upper stitch length adjusting 
wheel to the maximum stitch length.
 If the stitch regulator is pressed down, the feed-dog stops.
Cover
• Tilt the upper section ( 3.3.1 Access to the machine bottom section, 
page 12)
Fig. 25: Setting the feed movement for the feed-dog
Setting steps
1. Set the upper stitch length adjusting wheel to the maximum stitch length.
2. Unscrew the setscrews (1).
3. Put the handwheel into the 190° position.
4. Press stitch adjustment lever (3) downwards and observe the feed-dog 
WARNING
Risk of injury
Crushing injuries from moving parts. 
Switch the sewing machine off before you check 
and set the feed movement of the feed-dog.
(1) - Setscrews
(2) - Pusher eccentric
(3) - Stitch adjustment lever