9.
Adjusting
the
differential feed
ratio
The
standard
differential
feed
ratio
of
this
machine
is :
Gatherstitching 1:2 Stretchstitching 1:0.7
When
this
standard
differential
feed
ratioisto be
changed
dueto
change
of
sewing
conditions,
adjust
as
follows
:
1) Remove the cover
(l)
on the back
of
the
machine.
2) Loosen the main feed arm pin setting nut (2).
3) Ifthe
main
feed
arm
pin
(3)
is
moved
up
and
down,
the
differential
feed
ratio
changes
as
follows
:
(1)
When
the mainfeed arm pinis raised to highestpoint, the differentialfeed ratio becomes:
Stretchstitching 1:0.6 Gatherstitching 1:1.7
When
the mainfeed arm pin isloweredto lowestpoint, the differentialfeed ratio becomes:
Gather stitching
1:4
When
the differential
feed
ratioisto be
changed
to the
standard
differential
feed
ratio(stretch
stitching
1:0.7,
gather
stitching
match
the
center
ofthenut @
with
the
carved
line
ofthe
main
feed
arm
(J).
(2)
(3)
if)
1:2),
Maximum
differential
feed
ratio
for stretch stitching
Maximum
differential
feed
ratio
for gather stitching
Throat
plate
I
ni.
ADJUSTING
THE
MACHINE
1. Knife
and
overedging
width
(1)
On
the
lower
knife
Loosen the lower knife set screw (D and insert the lower knife
(3)
into
the groove
of
the lower knife slide shaft (2) as shown
in the
figure.
Make
the tip of the lower knife the same heightas
the surface of the
throat
plate and tighten the lower knife set
screw 0
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