DURKOPP ADLER 838 Instruction Manual

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6.7 Changing the needle for a single-needle machineCaution: danger of injury!Turn the main switch off.Change the needle only when the sewing machine is switched off.– Move the lever (1) forward in order to loosen the screw which isused to fasten the needle.– Pull the needle under and out from the needle bar. Insert a newneedle with the needle scarf (2) positioned on the right, accordingto section cuts (3) or (4). Push in until the needle has reached theend stop located in the needle bar hole. The needle should not bepositioned as shown in section cut (5).– Then tighten the needle attachment screw and turn the leverback (1) to the rear.CAUTION Danger of breakage!A bad positioned needle can cause damage to the hook tip.When changing to a needle with a different thickness, the clearancebetween the hook and the needle, as well as the position of the stitchplate in relation to the post bed, must both be adjusted accordingly(check the service instructions).15GB12345MAX. 3°