Stoll CMS 730 S, Operating Instructions Manual

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6
Maintenance of the knitting machine
6.2 Cleaning the knitting machine
6.2.4 Cleaning needle bed
The pelerine springs of the needles should be cleaned daily, however at
least once a week. The entire needle bed is cleaned every 12 to 26 weeks.
Cleaning needle bed:
1. Transfer all stitches to the rear needle bed.
2. Slide open all covers over the needle bed.
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Cleaning the needle bed
3. Push up all needles of the front needle bed completely.
4. Vacuum off dirt in the area of the needle hook/pelerine spring (1) and in
the area of the needle bed (2).
5. Close all covers over the needle bed again.
6. Transfer all stitches to the front needle bed and clean the rear needle
bed in the same way.
Further information:
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Thoroughly cleaning needle bed [-> 315]
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Helpful knitting rows [-> 334]
6.2.5 Cleaning the active thread clamp
1. Bring the lateral yarn tensioner in still position. Thereby the active
thread clamp is open.
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Cleaning the active thread clamp
2. Blow the eyelets in the lateral safety door by compressed air.