AVL Industrial Dobby Loom, User Manual

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IDL Setup Industrial Dobby Loom User's Manual
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I
NTRODUCTION
Your Industrial Dobby Loom (IDL) is designed to be low-maintenance and
easy to use. If you are an experienced power loom weaver, you may initially
think this loom is a little quaint. If you’re more familiar with handlooms, it
may seem impossibly busy and complicated. With a little hands-on
experience, however, you’ll find that the IDL is just right. Considerable
attention has been paid to the needs of the weaver. In addition to those
things we know you’ll need, we’ve provided features that we think you’ll
want. For example, the cloth beam can be removed so that you’ll have more
working room when sleying the reed and we’ve placed the main operating
controls conveniently front-and-center. Feature for feature, you’ll soon
discover that the IDL is the best loom in its class.
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BOUT
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HIS
M
ANUAL
While the IDL is simple to use, there is some information you need to know,
like how to start the IDL, how to make adjustments, and what you’ll need to
do to keep your loom in top working condition.
We have provided detailed steps to follow and illustrations to guide you.
You will also find a Maintenance and Troubleshooting section in the back of
the manual.
P
REPARATIONS
Your IDL will have been assembled and tested before it left the factory. An
AVL technician will, in most cases, have uncrated and
installed the loom at
your facility, run it, and made any necessary adjustments. It is also likely
that someone on your staff will have been oriented to the loom.
S
AFETY
The first part of this manual shows the safety warnings and features that
apply to the IDL. Anyone who has access to the IDL must be aware of these
warnings.
Let’s talk about some safety rules that you need to follow to safely use the
loom. Remember that any piece of equipment, from a hammer to a buzz
saw, can be hazardous if it’s misused or misunderstood. The IDL is fitted
with a variety of safety devices, but the critical element in using this
machine safely is your
ATTENTION TO THE RULES . The rules are: