S. SAFETY
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[ 3 ] During Maintenance Work
[ 3.1 ]
Basic maintenance procedure
(1) Stop the machine by pressing the STOP switch.
(2) Inch the machine so that the heald frames become aligned or leveled.
(3) Press the BRAKE RELEASE switch to make sure that the reed will not move. (In the case of the elec-
tronic dobby, turning off the machine may turn the crank, resulting in collapsed patterns.
(4) Turn off the machine.
(5) Check that the machine is stopped and then start maintenance work.
[ 3.2 ]
Basic rules for maintenance jobs with the power being ON
(1) If you need to run the machine, inch it (in slow speed).
(2) When conducting a group effort to run the machine, agree beforehand on words or gestures for giving
and confirming signals. Always put up the maintenance notice (specified by the plant) on the switches to
prevent other persons from turning on or off the machine unexpectedly.
(3) For the dobby being used, be sure to observe the instructions given in [3.1], steps (2) and (3) above in
order to remove load from the machine before starting maintenance jobs.
If the dobby is used, an unbalanced load may be applied to the machine depending upon weaving struc-
ture. Under such a condition, if the power to the machine is accidentally cut off due to lightning or any
other power failure, then the machine may idle. It is DANGEROUS.
[ 4 ] Lubrication
(1) Make sure that the machine has stopped before greasing of the bearings or gears.
(2) Always wipe up oil spilled on the floor after supplying oil to the oil bath.
(3) Waste oil drained from the oil bath should be disposed of in containers specified by the plant.
For safety, be sure to turn off the machine before starting maintenance work. At the same time,
be sure to put up the maintenance notice (specified by the plant) on the switches.
For jobs to be carried out with the power kept on, observe the following instructions.
