10 // ADJUSTMENTS
10/10/3 Setting the movable thread catcher
The cutting edge must be about 1 to 1.5 mm behind the knife
edge of the stationary knife (2) when the movable thread
catcher (Illustration 1) is on the front turning point.
1. Turn the hand wheel until the needle is coming up from
the lower turning point and the point of the needle is in
line with the needle plate. Move the lever (A) (Illustration
2) to the left to initiate cutting operation. (Secure lever in
this position)
2. Turn hand wheel until the movable thread catcher (1) is in
the foremost turning point. (Illustration 1)
3. In this position loosen screw (4) (Illustration 3) and adjust
movable thread catcher (1) (Illustration 1) that it is about 1
to 1.5 mm behind the knife edge of the stationary knife (2).
4. Tighten screw (4) (Illustration 3).
Illustration 2
Illustration 1
Illustration 3
1.0 -
1.5 mm