Pfaff 5483 - Preliminary adjustment of needle bar height

Correct
setting;
Note:
Preliminary adjustment of needle bar height
With the needle bar at top dead center (pin In hole 1) the needle point must
be positioned 11 mm (on versions R and HO, 8 mm) above the needle plate
(see Fig. 3.0.2 and 3.0.3).
On version H machines the distance between needle plate and needle point must
be 12.5 mm.
3.0.3
3.1 Bring the needle bar to top dead center.
3.2 Insert the pin In hole 1 of the bearing plate (to block the machine).
3.3 Loosen clamp screw 1 (see Fig. 3.0.1) in the needle bar connecting stud.
3.4 Move the needle bar up or down until the needle point is positioned 11 mm
(on version R and HO machines, 8 mm) above the needle plate (see Fig. 3.0.2
and 3.0.3).
3.5 Securely tighten both clamp screws 1.
3.6 Pull the pin out of the hole In the bearing plate.
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