Pfaff 438 Series User Manual

16 Oil distributor ring
Setting: When the hook is in contact with the oildistributor ring there must be a clearance of
0.2-0.3 mm between the hook point and the middle ofthe clearance cut of the needle
(Fig. 16.0.2).
Adjustment:
16.1
.2
.3
.4
.5
.6
.7
16.0.1
16.0.2
Set the stitch width lever at "0" and the needle positionleverat itscentral position.
Place the sewing hook on the hook shaft.
Bringthe needle bar to a position 2 mm beyond b.d.c. but make sure the needle does not
strike the sewing hook.
Loosen screw 1 of oildistributor ring 2.
Making sure that the hook is up against the oil distributor ring, move the oil distri
butor ring and the hook until there is a clearance of 0.2-0.3 mm between the hook
point and the middle of the clearance cut of the needle (Fig. 16.0.2).
In this position tighten screw 1.
Check this adjustment (see "Setting").
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Pfaff 438 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Pfaff
Model	438 Series
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English