DURKOPP ADLER H-Type 969, Service Instructions Manual

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Aligning the needle bar linkage
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9.2 Aligning the needle bar linkage in the sewing direction
Proper setting
When the stitch length is set to 0 and the value set on the handwheel scale
is 90°:

The needle bar (2) is parallel to the presser foot bar (3).
Cover
• Upper covers (

p. 11).
Fig. 33: Aligning the needle bar in the sewing direction
Setting steps
1. Loosen the screw for the upper feed lever (1).
2. Turn the needle bar (2) until it is parallel to the presser foot bar (3):
Set the distance between the bars to L = 44 mm.
3. Tighten the screw (1) and check the axial play (

p. 18).
(1) - Screw for the upper feed lever
(2) - Needle bar (3) - Presser foot bar
①
②
③
L