Singer SRP-50 User manual

INSTRUCTION 1300K
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SRP-50
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CONTENTS
page
STANDARD ACCESSORIES ....................................... 1
SET
UP MACHINE ............................................... 2
RIBBER NEEDLE BED
........................................... 7
RIBBER
CARRIAGE ............................................. 9
RIBBER
ARM ......................................... . ........ 10
P CARRIAGE
.................................................. 11
OPERATION TABLE ............................................ 12
YARN AND STITCH DIALS ...................................... 14
CAST ON AND KNITTING ....................................... 15
REMOVE
FABRIC FROM MACHINE ............................... 22
CAST
ON FOR TIGHTER EDGE .................................. 23
VARIOUS RIB STITCHES ........................................ 24
DOUBLE RIB
.......................................... . .... 25
K1.
P1. RIB ................................................ 25
K2.
P2. RIB ................................................ 26
WIDE RIB
................................................. 27
ENGLISH RIB
.............................................. 28
SWUNG ENGLISH RIB
...................................... 28
VARIATION OF ENGLISH RIB ............................... 29
DOUBLE ENGLISH RIB
..................................... 29
HERRINGBONE SWING
...................................... 30
VARIATION SWING.: ....................................... 31
TUBULAR KNITTING ....................................... 33
PIN
TUCK ................................................. 33
PUNCH PIN
TUCK .......................................... 34
PUNCH TUCK RIB
.......................................... 35
TUCK RIB STITCH
......................................... 36
DRIVE LACE ..... · ......................................... 37
PILE R
lB .................................................. 40
TAKING A TENSION GAUGE .................................... 44
KNITTING TECHNIQUES ........................................ 46
Increase ................................................... 46
Decrease ................................................... 47
Partial knitting
.............................................. 48
Waste knitting .............................................. 52
Buttonhole
................................................. 53
WHAT TO DO IF
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If Carriage has jammed ..................................... . .. 54.
If a needle has been damaged .................................. 55
If you knit with Knitter only as Ribber is connected ............... 55 .
If you have made a mistake in knitting .......................... 56
If a stitch has dropped ....................................... 57
If P Carriage jams ; .............. . ............................. 57
If Ribber Arm does not fit on Carriage properly ................... 58
If stitches float ............................................. 58
MAINTENANCE ................................................ 59
REPACK RIBBER
............................................... 60

Congratulations on your purchase of SRP-60 Ribber I!
This technologically advanced and sophisticated Ribber converts
your knitter into a double bed knitting machine, and will be sure
to enhance your pleasure in knitting.
With easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams, this book assists
you to familialize yourself with the SRP-50 Ribber before making
your first garment using the Ribber.

STANDARD ACCESSORIES
Following accessories are packed.
Please be careful, when unpacking accessories, not to lose Close Knit Bar (No. 1.1 ).
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Ribber Clamp- 07105448
11 Close Knit Bar- 17194317
2 Swing Handle - 01694009
12 Needle Pusher (2/1, 2/2) - 07303993
3 Ribber Arm- 06503718
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Side Hanger - 07095441
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Ribber Carriage - 041 0371 9
14 Hanger Comb - 07284003
5 Auxiliary Piece (L)- 01623719
15 Edge Weight - 07094006
6 Auxiliary
Piece (R) - 01613710
16
P Carriage - 04293718
7 Screw Driver - 07144009
17 P Presser - 07474000
8
Cast-on Comb (short) - 07026008
18 Hook Tool - 07123714
Cast-on Wire (short) - 07807001
19
Double-eye Transfer Tool- 07176001
9
Cast-on Comb (long) - 070.16009
20
Spare Needle Envelope (incl. 3 needles)
Cast-on Wire (long) - 07797004
- 08019192
10 Ribber Weight (large) - 07074008
21 Punch Card Set (No.HR-2) ..-.....- No .10 (R-2))
- 07503717
Note: When ordering above parts please quote part numbers.
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SET UP MACHINE
Set up Knitter
Set up Knitter referring to its instruction book, but the
following differences must be observed so as to attach
Ribber.
1. Fasten the Knitter to table, using Ribber Clamps instead
of Knitter Clamps.
CD Take Ribber Clamps and turn screws in arrow direction
as far down as they go.
DO NOT USE KNITTER CLAMPS.
® Raise front of Knitter and insert screw head into
keyhole slot.
@ Pull clamps upwards and fasten screws .
® Place clamps on table edge and push them backwards
until they are flush with table.
Tighten clamps firmly by turning screws in arrow
direction.
DO NOT USE TOO MUCH FORCE.
2. Remove Carriage Fastener.
DO NOT ATTACH KNITTER ARM TO CARRIAGE.
LACE CARRIAGE CAN NOT BE USED WITH RIBBER .
3. Set Cam Lever to STOCKINET (A, 0) .
IMPORTANT:
Cam Lever should never be set to PUNCH LACE ( 1!1.., L) or
KNIT-IN (:A;, F) when using Ribber.
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4. Assemble Auto-Tension and · Yarn Rod as follows.
CD Insert the bent and short end of Yarn Rod into the
bracket socket "A" so as the Rod inclines towards you .
CV Turn Tension Guide "B" to the back .
® Turn Tension Springs "C" upwards .
@ Place Auto-Tension "D" securely onto Yarn Rod.
Attach Ribber Needle Bed to Knitter.
Take out Auxiliary Pieces, marked "L" and "R", and insert
them into left and right ends of Knitter Needle Bed respec-
tively as instructed below.
1. Remove Ribber Joiner Screws.
2. Insert finger "A" of Auxiliary Piece into underneath the
front edge "B" of Knitter Bed and push backward
until plastic part "C" of Auxiliary Piece covers front
edge of Bed .
Ensure hole "D" of Auxiliary Piece corresponding with
slot "E" on Bed.
3. Insert Ribber Joiner Screws on left and right side into
Auxiliary
Pieces and fasten by 3-4 turns only.
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4. Bring down both Push-up Cams "F" forward.
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"G" on both s·d _o an sand msert Ribber Joiners
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CHECK POINT
Ensure Ribber Needle Bed is at its highest position .
If
not, push the Bed with both hands as f .
ar up as It goes .
6. Push Ribber on both ·d
i~ no clearance betwees~ ~i~~;a~ds Knit~?r" until there
· l1ary Piece "J". r topper I and Auxi-
Fasten both screws with Screw Driver "K".
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7. With Knitter Clamps "L", secure f oot of Push-up Cams
"M" on table .
DO NOT USE TOO MUCH FORCE.
8. Raise both Push-up Cams in arrow direction.
9. On back of left side of Ribber, insert Swing Handle
shaft "N" from underneath into Swing Bearing "0".
Push Handle in a twisting manner until you hear a click
with a slight jerk.
Ensure that Pointer "P" on Swing Indicator "Q" moves
when turning Handle to the left and the right.
10. Set Half-Pitch Lever "A" to P(left side).
By turning Handle, set Indicator Pointer "P" at 5 on
upper scale P.
CHECK POINT
When joining Ribber to Knitter has been finished, check
the positioning of Ribber against Knitter by pushing up
several needles on both beds up. The needles on both beds
must confront with each other as shown.
If not, loosen Ribber Joiner Screws and Clamps securing
Push-up
Cams, then pat lightly either end of Ribber. Then
fasten them again.
The needles pushed up must be back to original position.

Assemble Ribber Arm to Knitter Car·
riage and Ribber Carriage to Ribber
Needle Bed.
1. Loosen both Arm Nuts of Knitter Carriage.
Take Ribber Arm "A" and slide it under two Arm Nuts
"B".
Push Ribber Arm as far back as it goes and tighten Arm
Nuts firmly by turning them in arrow direction.
IMPORTANT
Ensure that Arm Nuts "8" fit correctly into cutout "C"
of Ribber Arm.
If Cam Lever is set at KNIT-IN (:It, F) or PUNCH LACE
(/A, L}, Ribber Arm will not fit on Knitter Carriage.
2. Take Ribber Carriage "E", and slide pipe "F" onto the
Ribber Rail "G" from the right side .
Tilt
the Ribber Carriage towards you to clear the Stopper
Pin "H" .
3. Move Carriage to Knitter Carriage.
Push in Link Pin "I" into the slot of Arm until you
hear a click.
CHECK POINT
Move Carriage a few times across Needle Bed to ensure
Knitter/Ribber Carriage and Ribber Arm are assembled
correctly.
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Half-Pitch Lever and Swing Indicator
There are two setting positions (P or H) for Half-Pitch
Lever "A" for Ribber needle against Knitter needle.
Position of Ribber needle against Knitter is subject to the
setting of Half-Pitch Lever.
Swing Handle
By rotating Swing Handle "B" either way the Ribber Nee-
dle Bed can be moved either the right or left.
Swing Indicator "C" shows the position of Ribber needle
on P scale (upper) or on H scale (lower).
P position
Half-Pitch Lever is set to P when every other needle selec-
tion is used.
Read the number on P scale (upper) of Swing lndic;ator.
H position
Half-Pitch Lever is set to H when every needle selection is
used.
Read the number on H scale (lower) of Swing Indicator.
IMPORTANT:
Do not turn Swing Handle when needles on Ribber are
crossed with those of Knitter.
Needle Positions
On both left and right sides of Needle Bed, you will see
markings A, B, C and 0 associated with brackets "]".
These four needle positions are selected during knitting.
A -
Non-working position
B - Working position
C - Needles in this position always operate.
0 - Holding position
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(Needles in this position are knitted back to B posi-
tion when Russel Levers are at =position.)

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Drop Levers
On both left and right sides of Needle Bed you will find
Drop Levers (marked red) . Using these levers you can
change position of Needle Bed.
® Top position (kn itting position)
This position is used for knitting rib stitches.
@ Middle position
Depress Drop Levers on both sides once, and Ribber
Bed is lowered to its middle position.
This position is used when picking up stitches.
@ Lowest position
Depress Drop Levers twice, and Ribber Bed is lowered
to its lowest position.
This position is used when knitting only on Knitter.
To restore Ribber Bed to its top position, lift up both ends
of the Bed with your hands.
Pile Levers
Above Drop Levers, Pile Levers (marked blue) are located,
and are used to broaden the distance between Knitter and
Ribber.
® For normal knitting ensure both Pile Levers are in
upper position .
@ For pile knitting ensure both Pile Levers are in lower
position .
To restore the levers to upper position, lift them up with
your hands .

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D - Pick Knob
Stitch Dial
Controls stitch size.
Set a selected number or dot to T mark .
The larger the number the larger the stitch, and the smaller
the number the smaller the stitch.
According to the thickness of yarn to be used, select proper
setting of Stitch Dial. (Refer to page 14.)
Set Levers
Control needles in "B" position.
@ NON KNITTING POSITION, needles in B position
will not knit.
@ KNITTING POSITION, needles in B position will knit.
Left
lever works when moving Carriage to the left.
Right lever works when moving Carriage to the right.
Russel Levers
Control needles in "D" position.
@ NON KNITTING POSITION, needles remain in D po-
sition.
@ KNITTING POSITION, needles in D position will knit
back to B position.
Left lever works when moving Carriage to the left.
Right lever works when moving Carriage to the right.
Pick Knob
Works on the needles in B position when Set Lever on the
leading side is set at m.
@ NON KNITTING POSITION, yarn is not knitted.
® PICK POSITION, yarn is laid into needle hook only.
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A - Main Yarn Feeder
B - Auxiliary Yarn Feeder
C - Auxiliary Yarn Feeder Lever
0 - Link Knob
E - Driving Lever
Auxiliary Yarn Feeder Lever
® In pile knitting only , set this lever to P mark.
@ In ordinary knitting, be sure to set this lever toe mark.
Yarn Feeders
® Main Yarn Feeder, used for ordinary rib stitches.
@ Auxiliary Yarn Feeder, used with Main Yarn Feeder in
pile knitting only .
Link Knob
Push the Knob to the ri ght to disconnect Ribber Carriage .
D.riving Lever
® When knitting with Yarn Changer, raise th is lever .
@ When knitting without Yarn Changer , keep this lever
in the rest position.
To lay down, slightly pull it upwards with your fingers
and then lay it down .
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P CARRIAGE
In drive lace knitting, use P Carriage "A" without P Presser
"B".
In pile knitting, use P Carriage "A" with P Presser "B"
attached.
Place P Presser "B" underneath Arm "C" and secure with
fastening screw "D".
WITHOUT P PRESSER
Place P Carriage straight onto Knitter or Ribber Needle Bed
ensuring rail guide "A" fits correctly on rail "B".
WITH P PRESSER ATTACHED
Place P Presser "A" first over Sinker Posts "B" thereafter
place rail guide "C" onto rail "D" .
On Knitter always start from the right side.
® Move P Carriage once (right-left).
Stitches will be behind latches and needles are aligned
in C position.
@ Move P Carriage twice (right-left-right).
Stitches have slipped off needles.
On Ribber always start from the left side.
® Move P Carriage once (left-right).
Stitches will be behind latches and needles are aligned
in ·c position.
@ Move P Carriage twice (left-right-left).
Stitches have slipped off needles .
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OPERATION TABLE
For cast on and main knitting, Operation Table as sliown below is given
to instruct settings and operation of machine.
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CAST-ON
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Set machine controls for the initial row.
2
Arrange needles, and knit the in i tial row.
3
Suspend Cast-on Comb with Weights .
4-6
Change machine controls for knitting subsequent 3 rows.
CHANGES
Rearrange needles for main knitting by transferring stitches.
FOR MAIN
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KNITTING
(Not neccessary if· needle arrangement for main knitting is the same for cast on.)
MAIN KNITTING
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Re-set machine controls for working main knitting.
Follow the sequence 1, 2 .... . and repeat the same.
PATTERN
PANEL
KNITTER
CARRIAGE ·
RIBBER
ARM
RIBBER
CARRIAGE
STITCH
DIALS
RIBBER
NEEDLE BED
CD Punch Card
.(), - set Punch Card only when instructed.
Number indicates Card Memory number.
®
Stop Knob
® L
Knob
always be set at S in rib knitting.
@
Side Lever (left)
@
Russel Lever (left) *
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Cam Lever
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never set to KNIT-IN (~ F) and PUNCH
LACE (A, L) in rib knitting.
([) Russel Lever (right)
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Side Lever (right)
® Auxiliary
Yarn Feeder Lever
@
Driving Lever
,_, - resting position
ill - working position
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Russel Lever (left) *
@ Set Lever (left)
@ Pick Knob
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Set Lever (right)
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Russel Lever (right)
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@ Knitter
Stitch Dial
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@
Ribber Stitch Dial
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Pile Levers (left & right)
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upper position
...
- lower position
@
Half-Pitch Lever
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Swing' Indicator
@
Arrow mark indicates -knitting direction of Carriage and number shows the number of rows
required to be knitted.
* Always set Russel Levers at II except for working partial knitting.
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YARN AND STITCH DIALS
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TYPE OF YARN
TENSION DIAL
STITCH DIAL
CAST ON
initial row
(every needle selection)
subsequent rows
CAST ON
initial row
(every other needle selection)
subsequent rows
DOUBLE RIB
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Stitch Dial numbers will vary according to thickness of
yarn and type of knitting.
For your reference, recommended numbers are instructed
below.
Photograph shows actual size of yarns .
Very thick yarns(@, (I)) are not suitable for rib knitting.
thin
light
medium
thick
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5-7
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*It ts recommended to set the ribber Stitch Dial to two full tensions looser than that of the main machine.
IMPORTANT:
When knitting with thin or light yarns or in tuck ribs with
Punch
Card, use Close Knit Bar.
Before arranging needles, place Close Knit Bar "A" between
Sinker Posts "B" and front edge "C" of Knitter Needle Bed.
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CAST ON AND KNITTING
For practice, using light yarn work east-on and knit for DOUBLE RIB following
operation table below.
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PATTERN PANEL
Punch Card not in use.
Stop Knob ...........................................e
L Knob ............................................... S
KNITTER CARRIAGE
Side Levers (left & right) ....................
Russel Levers (left & right) .................. ll
Cam Lever ............................................ STOCKINET (/\., 0)
RIBBER ARM
Auxiliary Yarn Feeder Lever ..............e
Driving Lever ....................................... resting position
RIBBER CARRIAGE
Russel Levers (left & right) .................:
Set Levers (left & right) ......................D
Pick Knob ........................................... .....
STITCH DIALS (Knitter & Ribber) ... 0
RIBBER NEEDLE BED
Pile Levers (left & right) ..................... upper position
Half-Pitch Lever .................................. H
Swing Indicator ...................................5
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0 -2 Arrange needles for knitting the initial row.
1. Arrange needles of both beds for east-on.
(1) On both of Knitter and Ribber Beds, push 25 needles
on each side of centre(O) up to 0 position.
(2) Move Carriage 2-3 times carefully across needles in
0 position and leave it at right side.
(Needles in 0 position will be aligned in B position
on both beds.)
2. Thread yarn into Yarn Feeder.
(1) After threading yarn through Auto-Tension, make a
loop at the end of yarn and hold it at the left side
of both beds.
(2) Insert Hook Tool "A" from underneath, catch yarn
end, and pull it down.
(3) Hold yarn end and tie it around Clamp screw.
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