Adjustment
2.11 Lateral adjusting of the thread catcher
Requirement
1. The tip of the thread catcher 6 should point exactly to the middle of the needle.
2. The thread catcher 6 should not touch anywhere when in motion.
● Unscrew needle plate and feed dog.
● Loosen screw 1 and remove knife 2.
● Position needle bar at b.d.c
● Push aside catcher stop 3 (screws 4).
● Loosen screws 5.
● Position the tip of thread catcher 6 in front of the needle by moving the thread catcher
carrier.
● Adjust thread catcher 6 laterally in accordance with requirement 1.
● Tighten screws 5 firmly ensuring that the back of the thread catcher is horizontal.
Needle plate, feed dog, knife 2 and catcher stop 3 stay dismantled for the
following adjustments.
2-08
Fig. 2 - 07
2
1
6
6
5
2 - 8
4
3