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Figure 3
Needle position (when stopped within and outside of the stitch
(when using a thread trimmer):
Adjust the needle position so that when the machine is at a standstill, the
hook of the thread blade can reliably catch the thread loop above the
gripper without touching it.
In conclusion, check this by manually actuating the thread trimmer.
Figure 4
Notes for sewing drives with more than needle positions:
The needle position given above is suitable for sewing at position 2.
It is very important to set position 1 in accordance with the operating
instructions pertaining to the chosen mode of sewing.
Needle plate
Blade
Gripper
Needle
Presser/plunger
Presser/plunger
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