Knitting On The Knitter Using The Yc-5 - Singer 560 Operation Manual

KNITTING ON THE KNITTER USING THE YC-5
With the use of the Yarn Changer, and supported by the Ribber, stripe pattern in stockinet, tuck and
slip stitches in colours, using the Pattern Card for the knitter can be knitted easily.
Cast on using the Knitter and the Ribber and then follow the procedure set forth below.
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1. Set the machine controls as follows:
KNITTER
Cam Lever ................................. "0" (STOCKINET)
Russel Lever ............................... ll (both)
Auto-Tension Dial ...................... To be adjusted.
RIBBER
Set Lever ....................................
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(both)
Pick Knob .................................. ""'-
Russel Lever ...............................
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(both)
Driving Lever .............................. resting position
Auxiliary Yarn Feeder Lever ...... •
Pile Lever ...................................
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Swing Indicator ......................... H-5
Stitch Dials (Knitter & Ribber) ...... .
Select the number according to thickness of yarn.
(Refer to page 95.)
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2. Arrange the needles for Double Rib and move the Car-
riage
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times and leave it at the right side.
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3.
Turn ON the machine and push ON the Inspection But·
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4. Set the pattern controls, Point Cams, and the Needle-1
Cam at either of the Point Cams.
5. Thread waste yarn through Yarn Feeder and knit one
row from right to left. (The yarn will be hooked alter-
nately on the two rows of needles in service in a zi gzag
pattern.)
6. Insert Cast-on Comb between Knitter and Ribber so
that its teeth face to Knitter Sinker Posts, and then
suspend Weights on the Comb as shown opposite.
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