Stoll CMS 933 User manual

Instruction manual for a
safe operation of the
knitting machine
Type Computer type Component type
CMS 933 769 OKC 000 - 004
CMS 922 770 OKC 000 - 004
CMS 830 C k&w 573 OKC 000 - 004
CMS 822 574 OKC 000 - 005
CMS 740 572 OKC 000 - 004
CMS 730 T k&w 586 OKC 000 - 004
CMS 730 S k&w 554 OKC 000 - 004
CMS 530 T 585 OKC 000 - 004
CMS 530 566 OKC 000 - 004
CMS 520 C 570 OKC 000 - 004
CMS 520 567 OKC 000 - 004
CMS 420 E 579 OKC 000 - 002
CMS 420 E multi gauge 577 OKC 000 - 001
CMS 420 E 575 OKC 000 - 001
Id no.: 244 428 US

Date: 2008-06-24
Version number: 1.7
H. Stoll GmbH & Co. KG, Stollweg 1, D-72760 Reutlingen, Germany
Our products are being developed further continuously. They are therefore subject to technical modifications.

Contents
1Safety instructions 1-1
1.1 Proper use ............................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Organizational measures...................................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Personnel qualifications and selection ................................................................................. 1-3
1.3.1 Personnel qualification ........................................................................................... 1-3
1.3.2 Selection of personnel ............................................................................................ 1-4
1.4 Warning................................................................................................................................. 1-5
1.4.1 Warnings used........................................................................................................ 1-5
1.4.2 Explanation to the Pictograph (ANSI)..................................................................... 1-7
1.4.3 Warnings in the documentation .............................................................................. 1-8
1.5 General safety instructions ................................................................................................... 1-9
1.5.1 Danger by mechanical parts................................................................................... 1-9
1.5.2 Danger by electrical energy.................................................................................... 1-9
1.5.3 Danger by operating materials. ............................................................................ 1-10
1.5.4 Other dangers....................................................................................................... 1-10
1.6 Safety instructions for the individual Operation Phases ..................................................... 1-11
1.6.1 Safety instructions for the transport...................................................................... 1-11
1.6.2 Safety instructions for lubrication.......................................................................... 1-11
1.6.3 Safety instructions for the electrical connection ................................................... 1-12
1.6.4 Safety instructions for the exchange of data ........................................................ 1-12
1.6.5 Safety precautions for production......................................................................... 1-12
1.6.6 Additional Safety Instructions for the operation with open cover hoods............... 1-13
1.6.7 Safety Instructions for the lubrication, cleaning and maintenance ....................... 1-14
1.6.8 Safety instructions for dismantling work ............................................................... 1-14
2Electrical data of the machine 2-1
2.1 Dimensions and weights....................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Electrical data ....................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Electrical data (component type 000 and 001)..................................................................... 2-3
2.4 Gauge ranges ....................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.5 Operating conditions............................................................................................................. 2-4
2.6 Storage conditions ................................................................................................................ 2-5

2.7 Noise emissions.................................................................................................................... 2-5
3Main components of the knitting machine 3-1
3.1 Front side .............................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2 Lateral view (right) ................................................................................................................ 3-3
3.3 Rear side............................................................................................................................... 3-4
3.4 Optical and acoustic Signal elements................................................................................... 3-5
3.4.1 Signal lamp ............................................................................................................. 3-5
3.4.2 Touch screen .......................................................................................................... 3-6
3.4.3 Horn ........................................................................................................................ 3-7
3.4.4 Lamps on the yarn control device........................................................................... 3-7
4Assembly and setting up 4-1
4.1 Preparing assembly .............................................................................................................. 4-1
4.1.1 Preparing installation location................................................................................. 4-1
4.1.2 Having tools and aids ready ................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.3 Transporting machine to installation location ......................................................... 4-1
4.1.4 Unpacking knitting machine.................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Assembling machine.............................................................................................................4-2
4.2.1 Putting up knitting machine..................................................................................... 4-2
4.2.2 Connect the knitting machine ................................................................................. 4-5
4.2.3 Connect the knitting machine (component types 000 and 001) ............................. 4-8
4.2.4 Aligning knitting machine ...................................................................................... 4-13
4.3 Mounting yarn feeding and control device .......................................................................... 4-15
4.3.1 Mount the yarn control device .............................................................................. 4-15
4.3.2 Mounting signal lamp............................................................................................ 4-17
4.4 Glue on measuring tape...................................................................................................... 4-18
4.5 Switching on machine ......................................................................................................... 4-18
4.6 How to bring the carriage to an immediate standstill.......................................................... 4-19
4.7 Checking safety equipment................................................................................................. 4-20

Safety instructions 1
Proper use 1.1
1-1
1 Safety instructions
These operating instructions are designed to familiarize the user with the
machine and its designated use.
The instruction manual contains important information on how to operate
the machine safely, properly and most efficiently. Observing these
instructions helps to avoid danger, to reduce repair costs and downtimes
and to increase the reliability and life of the machine.
The textual and graphic representations need not always correspond to
the scope of delivery of the machine.
The translations are carried out very carefully. Should you have any
doubts about the accuracy of the translation, please compare this with the
accompanying original document .
Additional information is provided by:
The STOLL branch office or STOLL dealer in your country
The Stoll helpline:
- Tel: [phone]
- Fax: [phone]
- E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: http: //www.stoll.com
Training courses at the Stoll training centers
Preserve this Instruction manual for future use. In case of a subsequent
resale of the machine , the Operating instructions are to be sent alongwith.
1.1 Proper use
The machine is an industrial knitting machine of the A class according to
EN 55011. Observe the country-specific laws and regulations.
The sole purpose of this machine is the production of stitched items.
Only standard yarns are to be processed with the machine that are
suitable for usage in industrial knitting machines.
The yarn guide elements are not designed for the safe conductance of
high strength yarns or materials like for e.g. Metals.
In case you have some specific requirements from the machine, kindly get
in touch with any of the Stoll outlets.
Foreword to the Instructions

1Safety instructions
1.2 Organizational measures
1-2
1.2 Organizational measures
The instruction manual is to be made accessible to all personnel who
are responsible for working on the knitting machine.
The operator must ensure that the contents of the instruction leaflet
are clearly understood and can be applied by the personnel who are
responsible for working on the machine.
Apart from this the operator must ensure that the national/domestic
regulations are observed and followed. They are
for. e.g.. Regulations.
- for prevention of accidents
- for protection of health,
- for environmental protection,
- for technical rules and
- for a safe and proper working.
The knitting machine is to be used only in a technically sound
condition and as per the stipulated conditions, awareness about the
safety and dangers should be there and the operating instructions
must be followed.
The warnings on the machine are to be maintained in a complete and
legible condition.
Procurement of spare parts See spare parts catalogue
No modifications, additions or conversions may be made on the
machine that might endanger the safety.
Use only the original Stoll spare parts during repairs and maintenance.
No arbitrary changes are to be made in the program in the operating
system of the computer, the machine software and the controlling
system/controls.
No foreign software is to be installed in the machine.

Safety instructions 1
Personnel qualifications and selection 1.3
1-3
1.3 Personnel qualifications and selection
Any work on and with the machine must be executed by reliable
personnel only.
Observe the country-specific laws and regulations.
1.3.1 Personnel qualification
In order that the knitting machine can be operated correctly and safely, it
must be set up and operated by reasonably qualified personnel.
Electrician
Mechanic
Knitting expert
Trained or semi-skilled Person
An electrician will be considered a person(expert in electrical area), who
can assess and execute the electrical jobs assigned to him and can
identify possible dangers.
The expert possessess the following characteristics:
technical qualification
theoretical knowledge
practical experience
Knowledge of the relevant (country specific) regulations
Knowledge of the operating instructions
A mechanic will be considered a person(expert in mechanical area), who
can assess and execute the mechanical jobs assigned to him and can
identify possible dangers
The expert possessess the following characteristics:
technical qualification
theoretical knowledge
practical experience
Knowledge of the relevant (country specific) regulations
Knowledge of the operating instructions
Electrician
Mechanic

1Safety instructions
1.3 Personnel qualifications and selection
1-4
A knitting expert will be considered a person who can assess and execute
the jobs assigned to him and can identify possible dangers.
The expert possessess the following characteristics:
technical qualification on the knitting machine and the pattern design
system
theoretical knowledge
practical experience
Knowledge of the relevant (country specific) regulations
Knowledge of the operating instructions
A trained or semi-skilled person is considered as someone who, based on
the following characteristics can carry out definite, accurate tasks on the
knitting machine.
detailed theoretcal and practical orientation on the knitting machine
practical experience
Knowledge of possible dangers
1.3.2 Selection of personnel
The operator must ensure that only personnel authorized for the same
can work on the machine.
The responsibilities of the personnel are to be laid out very clearly for
the following activities.
The table shows the minimum requirements for each personnel.
Activity Personnel
Assembly Mechanic
Electrical connection Electrician
Start-up Knitting expert
Programming Knitting expert
Designing Knitting expert, trained or semi-skilled Person
Setting up Knitting expert, trained or semi-skilled Person
Operation Knitting expert, trained or semi-skilled Person
Production Trained or semi-skilled Person
Maintenance, care,
Cleaning
Knitting expert, trained or semi-skilled Person
Maintenance Mechanic, electrician or knitting expert
repair Mechanic or Electrician
Dismantling work Mechanic or Electrician
Knitting expert
Trained or semi-skilled
Person

Safety instructions 1
Warning 1.4
1-5
1.4 Warning
In this chapter you will find explanations to the warnings on the machine
and in the documentation.
1.4.1 Warnings used
Warnings on the machines correspond to the standard ANSI Z 535.4.
Scope of validity: USA and Canada
A warning instruction as per ANSI Z 535.4 comprises of the following
elements:
Fig. 1-1 Elements of a warning
No. Explanation
1 one warning indication
2 one safety indication (displays the danger of injury)
3 Display of the warning step (Danger: red, Warning: orange, Caution:
yellow)
4 Text comprises of :
Type and source of danger
Possible outcomes
Measures for protection against danger and prohibitions
Fig. 1-2 Site for labelling the warning on the machine
Site of labelling of the
warning on the machine

1Safety instructions
1.4 Warning
1-6
Warnings have to be maintained in a complete and legible condition at all
times
The order numbers of the labels are found in the spare parts catalogue.
No. Warning Explanation
1
Warning on the rear panel
2
Warning on the friction feed wheel
3
Warning on the shrouding cover control
cabinet right and left
4
Warning Front cover main switch
5
Warning on the base plate control cabinet
right and rear panel control cabinet right
6 Warning on the fabric take-down
7
Warning under the cover hoods
8
Warning on the central lubrication of front
and rear needle beds.
For tandem machines, on right-hand side
of right carriage as well.
Tab. 1-1 List of warnings
List of warnings on the
machine