DURKOPP ADLER 969 Classic, Service Instructions Manual

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Setting the feed dog
40 Service Instructions 969 - 06.0 - 03/2019
8 Setting the feed dog
The position and the movement of the feed dog and needle bar have to be
coordinated so that the needle pierces exactly in the center of the needle
hole on the feed dog.
Information
The adjustment notes given below refer to both Classic machines and
machines equipped with the option
Heavy Transport
.
Order
First, check the following setting:
• Needle bar linkage( 
p. 48
)
8.1 Setting the feed dog position
Proper setting
When the stitch length is set to 0 and the needle is at the bottom dead
center, the center of the feed dog opening lines up with the axis of the
needle.
Cover
• Tilt the machine head ( 
p. 14
)
CAUTION
Risk of injury from moving parts!
Crushing possible.
Switch off the machine before setting the feed dog.