Service manual

Adjusting the hook and needle bar
Service manual 512/532 Version 00.0 - 12/2013 25
5.3 Adjusting the distance between the hook tip and needle
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• Open the hook flap ( Section 3.3.7, page 14).
Figure 19: Adjusting the distance between the hook tip and needle
Checking the correct setting
The hook tip (5) must be as close as possible to the groove of the needle,
without touching it.
The tip of the hook path bearing (6) should have a gap of 7.5 mm to the
right side of the needle.
Adjusting steps
1. Loosen the screw (1).
2. Loosen the safety screw (3) of the eccentric.
3. Adjust the hook path bearing (7) axially with the eccentric (2):
• Eccentric to the left: reduce distance.
• Eccentric to the right: increase distance.
4. Twist the hook path bearing (7) in such a way that it has a clearance
of 7.5 mm to the right-hand side.
5. Tighten the safety screw (3) of the eccentric.
6. Tighten the screw (1).
WARNING
Risk of injury!
Crushing hazard and puncturing injuries due to
moving and sharp parts.
Switch off the sewing machine before adjusting the
distance between the hook tip and needle.
①
②
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
③
(1) - Screw
(2) - Eccentric
(3) - Eccentric safety screw
(4) - Needle
(5) - Hook tip
(6) - Tip of the hook path bearing
(7) - Hook path bearing