A curious little beast of a machine. Its solid build is a bit let down by plastic gears at the smooth and simple rotating hook, and very unusually, on the vertical fork that connects the main shaft to the feed dogs, which is plastic with an inner metal plate. Were it not for that inner skeleton, the cracked outer plastic would have already rendered this lovely machine unusable. With every other maker using metal for this part, and Adler not being a budget brand, how much did they really save on this weirdly vulnerable part, versus all the metal they already used on the entire machine? Was the plastic coating meant to reduce lubrication requirements and provide smoother motion? Who knows?
The free arm is really small in diameter, making it convenient for small pieces and delicate work. The flat bed extension is extremely sturdy, fixed in place with a metal swivel lever, and features a removable section at the front, to facilitate bobbin access. The spool pins feature a curious design, not very practical for replacing spools, but quite effective at keeping them stable in place during sewing. The recessed hand wheel is a bit inconvenient, but usable.
The stitch width and needle position knobs make the machine look a bit like a baby vampire (㇏(•̀ᵥᵥ•́)ノ)
Accessories include: • Original pouch with user guide booklet (DE); • Several specialist feet; • Darning hoop; • Feed dogs cover plate, for darning and embroidery; • Extension bed.
