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5. The gap between the needle and the hook
Check
1. Set the machine on straight stitching.
2. Insert a new needle size 90 universal in the machine.
3. Rotate hand wheel until the tip of the hook arrives behind the needle.
4. Check the gap by pressing a small screw driver against the needle.
The gap should be as small as possible, but max 0.15 mm.
Adjustment
If the gap is too large:
1. Loosen the screw (A).
2. Turn screw (B) clockwise until the needle touches the
tip of the hook.
3. Turn screw (A) until the gap is correct.
If the gap is too small:
1. Loosen the screw (B)
2. Turn screw (A) to make the gap larger and then loo-
sen the screw (A) again.
3. Turn screw (B) clockwise until the needle touches the
tip of the hook.
4. Turn screw (A) until the gap is correct.
NOTE! The setting should be performed so the needle ALWAYS is pushed away from the tip of the
hook.
Settings
MM
A
B
B
A
G
