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1. Adjustment of folder mounting position
(1) When the folder set is installed, confirm whether a standard
clearance is secured between the front section "A" of the presser
and the outlet section "B" of the upper folder .
If the conditions seem to be awkward in regard to the front and rear
contact between the front section "A" of the presser and the outlet
section "B" of the upper folder and right and left positioning of the
upper and lower folders ( and ), loosen two setscrews and
adjust front/rear and right/left positioning of the folder base .
(2) If it is necessary to adjust the outlet at the tips of the upper and
lower folders ( and ), loosen two setscrews and make
adjustments by moving the tip of the upper folder to the right and
left.
oTo widen the outlets of the upper and lower folders ( and ),
move the tip of the upper folder to the left.
oTo narrow the outlets of the upper and lower folders ( and ),
move the tip of the upper folder to the right.
(3) The spring is fastened to the right side section of the lower folder
by means of the setscrew .
The tip section of the lower folder is devised to have an escape
recess somewhat to the right so that an extra-heavyweight material
can be duly handled.
(Caution) According to the thickness of a material to be sewn,
adjust the upper and lower folders ( and ).
In addition to the standard folders, the folder set
comes in five more types. Refer to "9. Folder types".
o If positioning of the folder set
is inaccurate, the quality of the
sewn product will be lowered.
Adjustment Procedures Results of Improper Adjustment