DURKOPP ADLER 969 Classic, Service Instructions Manual

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Position of the hook and needle
58 Service Instructions 969 - 06.0 - 03/2019
10.6 Setting the loop former
The loop former guides the thread loop in the needle toward the tip of
the hook, thus increasing the chance of the thread catching. The lateral
position of the loop former must be adjusted to suit the thickness of the
needle using the distance piece.
Information
The needle thickness has been engraved on the distance piece. There
is a matching distance piece for every needle thickness, which must be
inserted accordingly.
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• Tilt the machine head ( 
p. 14
)
Fig. 44: Setting the loop former
To set the loop former:
1. Loosen the screws (1).
2. Take out the loop former (2) and distance piece (3).
NOTICE
Property damage may occur!
Damage to the hook if the loop former is set incorrectly.
After fitting the hook, check that the needle has sufficient clearance
to pass between the hook drive dog and the loop former.
Insert the appropriate distance piece.
(1) - Screws
(2) - Loop former
(3) - Distance piece
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①
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