Pfaff 5483 - Looper avoiding motion

7 Feed dog height
For machines in version H see page 41.
For machines with backtacking mechanism -911/.. see page 46.
Correct With the stitch length set at its maximum and the needle bar positioned at
setting: top dead center (pin in hole 1), the feed dog must be centered in its slots
and contact the adjustment gauge throughout its length (Fig. 7.0.2).
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7.0.2
7.0.1
7.1 Set the machine for its longest stitch and bring the needle bar to top dead center.
7.2 Insert the pin in hole 1 of the bearing plate (to block the machine).
7.3 Loosen clamp screw 1 (Fig. 7.0.1) of feed lifting crank 2.
7.4 Also
loosen both clamp screws 3 of feed driving crank 4.
7.5 Unscrew the presser foot.
7.6 Place adjustment gauge No. 61-111642-19 or 08-880179-00 on the needle plate
so that its recess is centered above the feed slots and the arrow on the gauge
points in feed direction (Fig. 7.0.2).
7.7 Lower the presser foot onto the gauge.
7.8 Center the feed dog in its siots.
7.9 Push the feed bar upwards until the feed dog contacts the gauge and hold it
there.
7.10 Turn eccentric sleeve 5 beneath the feed driving crank so that the feed dog
contacts the gauge throughout its length.
7.11 In this position, tighten clamp screws 1 and 3, making sure that the feed dog is
still centered in the needle plate slots.
7.12 Raise the presser foot, remove the gauge and pull the pin out of the hole in the
bearing plate.
7.13 Check this adjustment (see "Correct setting").
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