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1. Turn the flywheel until the needle bar comes to its lowest position,
and loosen the needle bar connecting setscrew .
2. Determine the needle bar height.
Adjust the engraved marker line (marker line
A
for the DB needle
and marker line
C
for the DA needle) of the needle bar to the
lower end of the needle bar lower metal and tighten the needle
bar connecting setscrew . (Be careful not to tighten the needle
bar connecting setscrew too much.)
3. Determine the mounting position of the hook .
Turn the three hook setscrews in the direction of flywheel forward
revolutions to raise the needle bar. In this direction, adjust the
engraved marker line (marker line
B
for the DB needle and marker
line
D
for the DA needle) to the lower end of the needle bar lower
metal .
4. In this state, adjust the blade point of the inner hook to the center
of the needle so that a clearance of 0.04 to 0.1mm (goal value) is
secured between the needle and the hook . Since then, firmly
tighten the three hook setscrews.
(Cautions) 1. Since the needle bar of the DDL-9000B-MS, -DS is
black, the engraved marker line may be hard to see.
Work should be carried out under bright
circumstances by giving a light to the spot, for
example.
<Information about the dry hook>
A dry hook (RP hook) is employed for the DDL-9000B-DS type.
For replacement, use the part numbers specified below.
The hook part numbers come in two types according to the specifications.
22890206 (without the needle guard)
22890404 (with the needle guard)
22890305 (22890206 with special surface treatment)
(Cautions) The dry hook (RP hook) tends to collect thread chips
and material dust. This can cause malfunction or
defective stitches. Periodic cleaning is required.
<Lubricated hook K: Available separately>
This is a hard blade point hook with a needle holder applicable to needle
size #9 (#65).
Where a thin needle has to be used for reasons of sewing processes,
this type of hook is applicable to the prevention of stitch skipping and
needle breakage.
Adjustment Procedure Results of Improper Adjustment
About the needle bar
Specifications Part No. Needle shank
DDL-9000B-SS 22886904 1.8mm ø1.64
DDL-9000B-SS 22887004 1.8mm ø2.02
DDL-9000B-M , DS 40086602 1.8mm ø1.64
DDL-9000B-M , DS 40086604 1.8mm ø2.02
DDL-9000B-SH 40061767 2.3mm ø2.04
Amount of
looper return
o If this clearance is too small, the
blade point of the hook may be
damaged.
o Too much clearance may give rise
to stitch skipping.