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6 Maintenance of the knitting machine
Cleaning the knitting machine
Cleaning needle bed
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.
Cleaning the needle bed
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) an
d 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 need
le bed
in the same way.
Further information:
Thoroughly cleaning needle bed [356]
Helpful knitting rows [378]
Cleaning thread clamping and cutting device
6.2.5 Cleaning thread clamping and cutting device
Cleaning thread clamping and cutting device
Cleaning thread clamping and cutting device
1. Push the clamping and cutting needle upward.
2. Clean the clamp and cutting needles and the clamping pinion with a c
loth
or a brush.
3. Push the clamping and cutting needle back upward.
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