Pfaff 1491E1 - Positioning the Needle in the Direction of Sewing (1491 E1)

Adjustment
13 - 5
1
4
5
=
=
2
3
6
Fig. 13 - 02
13.04.03 Positioning the needle in the direction of sewing ( 1491 E1 )
Requirement
With the stitch length set at "5", the needle must be the same distance from the inner
edges of the needle hole in both its front and rear points of reversal.
● Turn the machine on and set the stitch length at "5".
● Turn the machine off and back on again ( synchronisation of the needle bar to the stitch
length ).
● Turn the handwheel in its direction of rotation until the needle is in the needle hole.
● Check the requirement by turning the single start bartack on and back off again.
● For the adjustment, loosen screw 1 through the hole in the back of the housing.
● Loosen screw 2 and nut 3.
● Pass the bent part of the adjustment pin through the longitudinal opening on the back of
the housing and then through the hole in lever 4 and into hole 5.
● Move the needle bar frame 6 ( screw 1 ) in accordance with the requirement.
Screw 2 and nut 3 remain loosened for the following adjustment.
● Carry out a check in accordance with the requirement.