Baby Lock EMP6, Technical Training Manual

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Adjustment Cutter knife engagement adjustment
Check that the engagement load of the movable and fixed knives when the movable knife is pulled in the
direction shown in Figure 1 is within the specifications.
If it is not within the specifications, adjust the load according to the steps below.
Adjustment steps
1. Measure the engagement load of the movable and fixed knives.
2. When the engagement load is not within the specifications, insert a spacer below the collar of the movable knife as shown in
Figure 2.
3. Measure the engagement load of the movable and fixed knives.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the engagement load is within the specifications.
Engagement load of movable and fixed knives 4.9 N - 9.8 N (500 - 1000g)
Measure the load when
pulled in the direction of
the arrow.
Insert a spacer.
Fig.1
Fig.2
spacer (brass washer)
Inspect and clean
thread holding plate
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