Adjustment
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11.05.13 Thread catcher reverse position
(On the PFAFF 242, 244, 1242 and 1244 this adjustment has to be carried out on both threa catchers)
Requirement
At the front point of reversal of thread catcher 3, its rear edge must be flush with the
cutting edge of knife 4 (see arrow).
● Taking care to ensure that screw 1 is loosened, bring the machine to needle rise
position and activate the engaging lever.
● By turning the balance wheel further, bring rock shaft 2 to its left point of reversal.
● Maintaining this position, turn thread catcher 3 in accordance with the
requirement.
● In this position and taking care to ensure that there is no horizontal play, tighten screw 1.
Fig. 11 - 34
4
3
2
4
3
1