Please observe all notes from Chapter 1Safety of the instruction manual!
In particular care must be taken to see that all protective devices are refi tted
properly after adjustment, see Chapter 1.06Danger warnings of the instruc-
tion manual!
If not otherwise stated, the machine must be disconnected from the electrical
power supply. Danger of injury due to unintentional starting of the machine!
1.01 Notes on adjustment
All following adjustments are based on a fully assembled machine and may only be carried
out by expert staff trained for this purpose.
Machine covers, which have to be removed and replaced to carry out checks and adjustments, are not mentioned in the text.
The order of the following chapters corresponds to the most logical work sequence for
machines which have to be completely adjusted. If only specifi c individual work steps are
carried out, both the preceding and following chapters must be observed.
Screws, nuts indicated in brackets ( ) are fastenings for machine parts, which must be
loosened before adjustment and tightened again afterwards.
1.02 Tools, gauges and other accessories for adjusting
● Screwdrivers with blade width from 2 to 10mm
● Spanners (wrenches) with jaw width from 7 to 14mm
● 1 set Allen keys from 1.5 to 6mm
● 1 gauge for the top feed stroke 5.0mm (Part No. 61-111 633-60)
● 1 feed dog adjustment gauge, Part No. 61-111 689-04
● Metal rule (part No. 08-880218-00)
● Sewing thread and test materials
1.03 Abbreviations
t.d.c. = top dead centre
b.d.c. = bottom dead centre
1.04 Explanation of the symbols
In this adjustment manual, symbols emphasize operations to be carried out or important in-
formation. The symbols used have the following meaning:
Note, information
Service, repair, adjustment, maintenance
(work to be carried out by qualifi ed staff only)
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1.05 Adjusting the basic machine
.05.01 Basic position of the balance wheel (adjustment aid)
1
Requirement
When the needle bar is positioned at t.d.c., the marking "0" on the scale should be level
with the top edge of the belt guard (see arrow).
Fig. 1 - 01
2
1
3
2
3
127-01
● Adjust the scale dial 1 ( depending on model screws 2 or 3 ) in accordance with the re-
quirement.
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1.05.02 Balance weight
Requirement
When the needle bar is positioned at b.d.c. (balance wheel position 180°) the largest ec-
centricity of the balance weight 1 should be at the top.
2
1
1
2
Fig. 1 - 02
● Adjust balance weight 1 (screw 2) in accordance with the requirement.
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1.05.03 Zero position of the unison feed
Requirement
When the stitch length is set at "0", the top and bottom feed dogs and the needle bar
should not make any feeding motion when the balance wheel is turned.
2
Fig. 1 - 03
● Remove spring 1.
● Adjust crank 2 (screw 3) in accordance with the requirement.
● Replace the spring 1.
1
3
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1.05.04 Feeding motion of the unison feed
Requirement
When the needle bar is positioned at b.d.c. (balance wheel position 180°), and the ma-
ximum stitch length is set, the top and bottom feed dogs and the needle bar should not
make any feeding motion when the reverse-feed lever is pressed.
2
1
Fig. 1 - 04
● Adjust eccentric 1 (screws 2) in accordance with the requirement. Make sure that the
cut-out (see arrow) is visible.
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1.05.05 Lifting motion of the bottom feed dog
Requirement
When the balance wheel is positioned at 180°, the feed dog should be at t.d.c.
3
6
5
4
7
2
1
Fig. 1 - 05
● Adjust eccentric 1 (screws 2) in accordance with the requirement.
10
Use the kit with the Order No. 91-501 399-90 to deactivate the transporter lif-
● Mount the preassembled parts of the kit as shown in fi gures 1 - 05a.
● Adjust bottom transporter height and stroke movement where required.
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8
10
9
11
8
Fig. 1 - 05a
Activate lifting movement
● Lifting movement is activated if connection part 8 is swiveled in as shon in
fi gures 1 - 05a, and screws 9 (M6 x 16) and 10 (M5 x 16) have been attached.
Deactivate lifting movement
● Remove screws 9 and 10 and swivel connection part 8 (screw 11 ) towards the right.
● Replace screw 9 with a screw M6 x 25.
● Replace screw 10 with a threaded pin M5 x 25 and tighten to stop.
Adjust transporter height with deactivated stroke movement so that the upper
edge of the transporte is at the height of the upper edge of the needle plate.
Adjust the transporter height once again with the stroke movement activated,
as described in chapter 1.05.06.
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1.05.06 Height of the bottom feed dog
Requirement
1. When the needle bar is positioned at b.d.c. (balance wheel position 180°), the bottom feed
dog should be positioned 0.5 mm horizontally above the top edge of the needle plate,
when crank 5 is in the centre of the slot.
2. In the direction of sewing, the bottom feed dog should be positioned in the centre of
the needle plate slot.
1
2
2
0,5 mm
5
6
12
3
4
4
Fig. 1 - 06
● Turn lifting crank 1 (screws 2) and eccentric sleeve 3 (screws 4) according to Require-
ment1, and set feed dog in centre of needle-plate slot as shown in Requirement2.
The height of the bottom feed dog can also be increased or reduced as required
by moving crank 5 (nut 6) up or down.
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1.05.07 Feeding stroke difference
Requirement
With the maximum stitch length set, when the balance wheel is turned the feeding stro-
kes of the needle and the bottom feed dog should be the same.
1
2
Fig. 1 - 07
● With connecting rod 1 (nut 2) increase ("+") or reduce (-) the needle feed stroke in
accordance with the requirement.
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1.05.08 Preliminary adjustment of the needle height
Requirement
When the needle bar is positioned at t.d.c. (balance wheel position 0°), the clearance
between the needle point and the needle plate should be 22mm.
2
1
1
3
22 mm
Fig. 1 - 08
● Without turning it, re-position needle bar 1 (screw 2) in accordance with the
requirement.
Make sure that needle bar 1 and foot 3 do not collide.
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1.05.09 Needle rise, hook clearance, needle height and needle guard
Requirement
With the stitch length set at "4.5" and in the needle rise position (see table)
1. The hook point 6 should be positioned at "needle centre" with a hook-to-needle clea-
rance of 0.05 – 0.10mm.
2. The top of the needle eye should be positioned 0.8mm below hook point 6. and
3. and needle guard 7 must touch the needle just lightly.
Needle rise position
Model C: Balance wheel position 204° / 2.0 mm
Model D: Balance wheel position 206° / 2.4 mm
5
5
Fig. 1 - 09
7
1
8
4
3
6
0,8 mm
2
● Loosen both screws of the gear drive of hook 1 (under cover 2).
● Adjust hook 1 and hook bearing 3 (screws 4 and 5) in accordance with requirement1.
● Without turning it, re-position the needle bar in accordance with the requirement2, also
see Chapter 1.05.08Preliminary adjustment of the needle bar.
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● Adjust needle guard 7 (screw 8) in accordance with requirement3.
If the needle size is changed, a quick adjustment of hook bearing 3 is possible,
after loosening screws 4 and 5.
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1.05.10 Top feed stroke
Requirement
With adjustment wheel 1 set at "5", the top feed dog 7 and presser foot 4 should each
rise by 5.0mm.
5
6
2
3
4
5 mm
1
7
5 mm
Fig. 1 - 10
● Remove the bottom feed dog and set adjustment wheel 1 at "5".
● Loosen the screws of the needle plate, place the metal gauge over the opening of the
needle plate slot so that both sewing feet can be lowered onto the metal gauge.
● For the preliminary adjustment, adjust crank 2 (screw 3) so that there is a clearance of 5
mm between presser foot 4 and the needle plate.
● Adjust crank 5 (screw 6) so that top feed dog 7 and presser foot 4 have the same stroke.
● Check the adjustment in accordance with the requirement, and correct if necessary.
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1.05.11 Top-feed lifting motion
Requirement
The top feed dog should just have reached the needle plate when the presser foot lift is
set at 5mm and the needle descending from above is 2mm above the needle plate.
1
2
Fig. 1 - 11
● Turn eccentric 1 (screw 2) in accordance with the requirement.
2 mm
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1.05.12 Adjusting the potentiometer for speed reduction
1
.05.12 .01 Machines with P74 ED-L
● Switch on the machine
● Set the smallest stroke "0".
● Using the stroke adjustment function, call up the smallest stroke (LED off), see the Cont-
rol Panel Instruction Manual.
● Call up parameter "501" and press key "C+" to save the bottom value.
● Set the inner adjustment wheel at maximum stroke "9".
● Using the stroke adjustment function, call up the largest stroke (LED on), see the Control
Panel Instruction Manual.
● Call up parameter "502" and press key "C+" to save the top value.
The speed is adjusted in accordance with Chapter 3.03Maximum Speed in
the Instruction Manual.
1.05.12.02 Machines with PF 321
● Press "P" on the control panel, while simultaneously switching the machine on.
● Enter the code 3112 via the numbered keys and confi rm by pressing "E".
● Select parameter 501 via the numbered keys and confi rm by pressing "E".
● Set the smallest stroke "0".
● Using the stroke adjustment function, call up the small stroke (LED off), see instruction
manual.
● Take over the value displayed under parameter 501 by pressing "+".
● Select parameter 502 via the numbered keys.
● Set the largest stroke "0".
● Using the stroke adjustment function, call up the large stroke (LED on).
● Take over the value displayed under parameter 502 by pressing "+".
● Press "P" twice to quit the input level
● The new values are taken over when sewing is started, and these are maintained
evenafter the machine is switched off.
The speed is adjusted in accordance with Chapter 3.03Maximum Speed
in the instruction manual.
Under parameter 117 the speed at max. stroke adjustment can be reduced
again.
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1.05.13 Bobbin case opener stroke
Requirement
When the balance wheel is turned
1. The beak 4, when it is at the right point of reversal of the bobbin case opener 1,
should rise from the needle plate 5 by the thickness of the thread.
2. The bobbin case opener 1 should be at its left point of reversal when the balance
wheel is positioned at "10°".
5
1
4
2
6
3
Fig. 1 - 13
● Adjust bobbin case opener 1 (screw under cover 2) in accordance with requirement1.
● Adjust the eccentric (screw under cover 3) in accordance with requirement2.
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The thread must be able to pass unhindered between bobbin case opener 1
and bobbin case 6.
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1.05.14 Adjusting the shortened trim stitch
Requirement
For the trim stitch the machine should carry out a stitch length of 0.5 – 1.0 mm.
2
2
Fig. 1 - 14
● Adjust lever 1 (screws 2) in accordance with the requirement.
1
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1.05.15 Bobbin winder
Requirement
1. When the bobbin winder is engaged, the winding spindle must be driven reliably.
When it is disengaged, friction wheel 3 should not be touching drive wheel 1.
2. When it is switched off, the bobbin winder must click securely into its end position
(knife raised).
1
2
Fig. 1 - 15
● Adjust drive wheel 1 (screw 2) in accordance with the requirement.
3
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1.05.16 Thread check spring and thread regulator
Requirement
1. The movement of thread regulator 3 must be completed when the needle point enters
the material.
2. When the thread loop is at its largest while being passed around the hook, the check
thread spring 3 should rise slightly from the rest 1.
1
3
Fig. 1 - 16
● Position rest 1 (screw 2) in accordance with requirement1.
● Turn sleeve 4 (screw 2) to adjust the tension of thread check spring 3.
● Position thread regulator 5 (screw 6) in accordance with requirement2.
6
5
4
2
For technical reasons it may be necessary to deviate from the indicated spring
stroke or spring tension.
Move thread regulator 5 (screw 6) towards ("+") (= more thread) or ("-") (= less
thread).
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1.05.17 Sewing foot pressure
Requirement
The material should be fed properly even at maximum speed and with the smallest stroke.
1
24
Fig. 1 - 17
● Turn adjustment wheel 1 in accordance with the requirement.
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1.05.18 Lubrication
Requirement
After a running time of 10 seconds a thin fi lm of oil should be visible on paper strip 1
when this is held over the hook.
2
1
Fig. 1 - 18
● Check that the machine is fi lled with oil and that the oil lines are free of air.
● Run the machine for 2 – 3 min.
Do not put your hands into the needle area when the machine is running!
Danger of injury from moving parts!
● With the machine running, hold paper strip 1 against the hook and check the require-
ment.
● If necessary, regulate amount of oil with screw 2.
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1.05.19 Limiting the stitch length
When exchanging the parts kit with stitch lengths differing from the as-deliv-
ered state of the machine, limit the max. stitch length using stitch adjuster 4.
7
Fig. 1 - 19
● Set the desired max. stitch length at control button 1