Operating instructions

Operating instructions
Operating manual H867 Version 00.0 - Last updated: 01/2012 13
7.3 Inserting and replacing the needle
Figure 3: Inserting and replacing the needle
• Turn the handwheel back until the needle bar (1) reaches the upper
end position.
• Loosen the needle screw (2).
• Pull the needle out towards the bottom.
• Insert the new needle.
• Align the needle in such a way that the groove (4) faces the looper (3).
• Tighten the needle screw (2).
2-needle
machines
Note on 2-needle machines:
The procedure for the second needle of 2-needle machines is identical.
• Align the needles in such a way that the grooves face away from each
other. Each groove then faces the looper that belongs to this needle.
Risk of injury by the needle point and moving
parts.
Switch off the sewing machine before replacing the
needle.
Do not touch the needle point.
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(1) - Needle bar
(2) - Needle screw
(3) - Looper
(4) - Groove
Damage to the looper point or needle possible due to incorrect
distance from the looper.
The distance between the looper and the needle only needs to be
adjusted if the new needle has a different size.
After changing the needle size, adjust the looper distance.
For this, read the service manual.
ATTENTION