Adjustment
2 - 1
2 Adjustment
Please observe the safety instructions of this service manual and the notes
on safety in the instruction manual when carrying out any maintenance or
adjustment work.
On the 480 series no c-clamps may be attached to the needle bar as this
would damage the special coating on the needle bar.
Refer to the motor manufacturer’s instruction manual for the setting of the
cutting torque (180 min
-1
).
Depending on the machine model, the air pressure ranges between 4 and 6
bar.
2.01 Notes on the service manual
All adjustments in this service manual apply to a fully assembled machine. Machine
covers which have to be removed and replaced for checking and adjusting are not
mentioned in the text.
Screws and nuts mentioned in brackets () are to be loosened before making an adjustment
and tightened again afterwards.
2.02 Tools, gauges and other accessories
● Screw drivers with blade widths from 2 to 10 mm
● Wrenches with jaw widths from 7 to 14 mm
● Allan keys from 1.5 to 6 mm
● Metal rule, part no. 08-880 218-00
● Sewing thread and testing material
2.03 Abbreviations
TDC = top dead centre
BDC = bottom dead centre
2.04 Work symbols
Note, information
Servicing, repair, adjustment, maintenance