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8 . Clearance between lower looper needle guard and "A", "B" needles
Note: A new needle system ELx705 Nm 90 must be used for
the following steps.
Check:
1. Remove needle plate.
2. Insert 2 new needles (Nm 90) in needle "A" and "B" posi-
tions.
1. Turn the handwheel in the normal direction until the lower
looper is behind the "A" needle.
2. The needles should have a clearance of 0 - 0.08mm (C) to
the lower loopers front needle guard.
Setting:
1. Slightly loosen the screws (D) and push the lower looper
front needle guard to the front.
2. Turn the handwheel in the normal direction until the lower
looper is behind the "A" needle.
3. Push on the lower looper front needle guard lightly onto the needles, so the clearance be-
comes of 0-0.08 mm between needle and lower looper front needle guard.
4. Tighten the two screws (D).
5. Re-check