Stoll CMS 730 S, Operating Instructions Manual

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Repairing the knitting machine
7.3 Replacing parts
Combined needle bed If a stay of a combined needle bed is slightly damaged, it can be repaired
as described above. It must be replaced if it is heavily damaged, though.
1. If the carriage blocks, then separate the connection of the carriage part
to the carriage. Move carriage to the next reversal point. Lift carriage
part from needle bed. Check cam parts for damage and remove broken
working butts from the moving parts.
2. Remove needle bed. Place the needle bed on a level surface (e.g.
workbench or table).
3. Remove the movable parts (needle, coupling part etc.) at the point of
damage.
4. Remove the holding-down jacks at the point of damage.
5. Remove safety device and pull out wire (1).
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Repairing a combined needle bed
6. Remove the bar (2) at the point of damage.
7. Lift the damaged stay at the rear end (3) and carefully pull it out toward
the back.
8. Remove the debris near the removed stay.
9. Spare stays are found among the machine accessories. Use a new stay
from the accessories.
10. Reassemble the needle bed in the reverse order. Tighten the screws
used to secure the bar (2) to a torque of 2.6 Nm. Return the needle bed
to the machine.
Further information:
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Removing and mounting carriage part [-> 348]
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Remove needle bed or position it at an angle [-> 342]
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Replacing needle and coupling part [-> 337]
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Replacing intermediate slider [-> 338]
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Replacing selection jack [-> 340]
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Replacing holding-down jack [-> 341]