Stoll CMS ADF-3, Operating Instructions Manual

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Maintenance of the knitting machine
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Cleaning the knitting machine 6.2
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6.2.3 Vacuuming off knitting machine
1. Stop the knitting machine.
2. Vacuum fluff and dust off 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 [-> 282]
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Helpful knitting rows [-> 303]
In order to avoid any dust being deposited on the
inaccessible points of the machine, we recommend that the
dust should be vacuum cleaned and the machine not to be
cleaned by compressed air.
IMPORTANT
Damage of needles!
The spring-mounted needle latches will be damaged if the
needles are blown out with compressed air.
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Always vacuum fluff and dust off the needles, never blow
them out.