Cleaning the Suction and Control Unit (ADF)

I. Clean the lint container and the suction turbine:

    1
    Stop the knitting machine when the carriage is located in the center of the needle bed.
    2
    Open the covers.
    3
    Remove the carriage assembly panelling (1).
    2. 4
    Push the locking of the fluff container downwards and pull away container upwards.
    3. 5
    Empty the lint container.
    6
    Clean filter (2) of lint container.
    7
    Reinstate the lint container.
    8
    Loosen the screw (3) and swivel the retainer downwards.
    9
    Lift the suction tube somewhat at the lower end (4). Push the suction tube upwards until the fixing clip (5) is pulled out of the carriage.
    4. 10
    Separate the suction tube and the suction hose. Blow out the suction tube with compressed air.
    11
    On assembly please ensure that the suction hose is pushed about 2 cm over the suction tube.
    12
    Repeat this procedure on the rear carriage.
    13
    Clean motor cover.

II. Cleaning at the right control unit:

    1
    Switch off the machine and wait until the machine is currentless.
    2
    Swing open the cover on the right-hand control unit.
    2. 3
    Vacuum-off and blow-out the fan (1) and heat sink (2).
    4
    Close the cover on the right control unit.
    5
    Switch on machine.

The fan is temperature-controlled.