DURKOPP ADLER 550-532 Instruction Manual

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Operation of the sewing automatInstruction manual 550-532 - 00.0 - 07/2015 315.8 Changing the needleFig. 8: Changing the needle1. Loosen the screw (2) and remove the needle.2. Insert the new needle into the hole in the needle bar (3) asfar as it will go, taking care to ensure that the groove in theneedle (1) faces the hook tip.3. Tighten the screw (2).4. Always adjust the clearance between the hook and the needleafter changing to a different needle thickness (see  ServiceInstructions).Otherwise the following errors can occur:• Changing to a thinner needle:Missing stitches, thread damage• Changing to a thicker needle: Damage to the hook tip,damage to the needleCAUTIONRisk of injury from the point of the needle andmoving partsOnly change the needle with the sewing automatswitched off.③②①(1) - Groove(2) - Screw(3) - Needle bar