DURKOPP ADLER 911-211, Service Instructions Manual

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Machine head
37 Service Instructions 911-211 - 02.0 - 10/2016
Fig. 26: Setting the needle bar height
To set the needle bar height:
1. Lock the machine in place at position 1 (

p. 28 ).
2. Loosen the screws (1).
3. Remove the throat plate (6).
4. Loosen the screw (3) of the needle bar (2).
5. Move the height of the needle bar (2) so that the hook tip (4) is in the
middle of the lower third of the groove on the needle (5).
Important
When doing this, take care not to twist the needle. The groove (5) must
face toward the hook.
6. Tighten the screw (3) for the needle bar (2).
7. Place the throat plate (6).
8. Tighten the screws (1).
9. Remove the lock (

p. 29 ) .
Order
Then check the following setting:
• Position of the needle guard (

p. 40 )
(1) - Screws
(2) - Needle bar
(3) - Screw
(4) - Hook tip
(5) - Groove
(6) - Throat plate
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