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7 Repairing the knitting machine
Replacing parts
Replacing needle and coupling part (CMS 830 C)
7.3.2 Replacing needle and coupling part (CMS 830 C)
Replacing needle 1. Pull needle (2) upwards, the coupling part (3) will, with it, also be pulled
upwards.
Replacin g needle an d coupling part
Replacing needle and coupling part
2. If needle butt bumps into needle rail, tilt needle laterally so that the
connection needle-coupling part is loosen. Should this be difficult, then
provide help with a knitting hook. Push coupling part downward and return
needle to straight position. Pull out needle upward.
3. Install the new needle in the reverse order. Lift coupling part a lit
tle by
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eans of pliers.
Replacing coupling part 1. If a coupling part must be replaced, then re
move the corresponding
needle. Lift upper end of coupling part out of needle bed with a needle or
a knitter hook. Push coupling part upwards by means of pliers and lift it out
of needle bed.
Removing a coupling part
Removing a coupling part