Stoll CMS ADF-3 User manual

Instruction manual for a safe operation of the
knitting machine
Type Computer type Component type
CMS ADF-3 681 OKC3.0 000 - 002
ID 264 847 US

Date: 2016-04-01
Translation of the original operating instructions
Operating system of the machine: V_OKC_006.000.000_STOLL (or higher)
H. STOLL AG & Co. KG, Stollweg 1, D-72760 Reutlingen, Germany
Our products are being developed further continuously. They are therefore subject to technical 
modifications.

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Table of Contents
1 Documentation DVD 5
2 Safety instructions 7
2.1 Intended use ............................................................................................................................ 7
2.2 Organizational measures ......................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Personnel qualifications and selection .................................................................................... 9
2.3.1 Personnel qualification ................................................................................................. 9
2.3.2 Selection of personnel................................................................................................ 10
2.4 Warning ................................................................................................................................. 11
2.4.1 Warnings used ........................................................................................................... 11
2.4.2 Explanation to the pictogram (ANSI).......................................................................... 14
2.4.3 Warnings in the documentation.................................................................................. 16
2.5 Safety precautions regarding the machine's life phases ....................................................... 17
2.5.1 Safety instructions for the transport............................................................................ 17
2.5.2 Safety instructions for installing.................................................................................. 18
2.5.3 Safety instructions for the electrical connection......................................................... 18
2.5.4 Safety Instructions for the Exchange of Data............................................................. 18
2.5.5 Safety Precautions for Production.............................................................................. 19
2.5.6 Additional Safety Instructions for the Operation with Open Covers ........................... 20
2.5.7 Safety Instructions for Lubrication, Cleaning and Maintenance ................................. 21
2.5.8 Safety instructions for the repair................................................................................. 22
2.5.9 Safety instructions for dismantling work (dismantling) ............................................... 26
3 Electrical data of the machine 27
3.1 Dimensions and weights ........................................................................................................ 27
3.2 Electrical data ........................................................................................................................ 28
3.3 Gauge ranges ........................................................................................................................ 29
3.4 Operating conditions .............................................................................................................. 30
3.5 Storage conditions ................................................................................................................. 30
3.6 Noise emissions .................................................................................................................... 31
4 Main components of the knitting machine 33
4.1 Front side ............................................................................................................................... 33
4.2 Rear side ............................................................................................................................... 35

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5 Security relevant operating elements 37
5.1 Main switch ............................................................................................................................ 37
5.2 Engaging rod ......................................................................................................................... 38
6 Optical and acoustic signal elements 39
6.1 Signal light ............................................................................................................................. 39
6.2 Touch screen ......................................................................................................................... 40
6.3 Horn ....................................................................................................................................... 41
6.4 Lamps on the yarn control device .......................................................................................... 42
7 Assembly and setting up 43
7.1 Preparing assembly ............................................................................................................... 43
7.1.1 Preparing installation location..................................................................................... 43
7.1.2 Having tools and aids ready....................................................................................... 43
7.1.3 Transporting machine to installation location ............................................................. 44
7.1.4 Unpacking knitting machine........................................................................................ 44
7.2 Assembling machine .............................................................................................................. 45
7.2.1 Putting up knitting machine ........................................................................................ 45
7.2.2 Connecting the knitting machine if the mains voltage is not 400 V ............................ 49
7.2.3 Plug in battery pack.................................................................................................... 53
7.2.4 Mounting the yarn guide device.................................................................................. 54
7.2.5 Mounting signal light................................................................................................... 56
7.2.6 Set date and time ....................................................................................................... 57
7.2.7 Aligning knitting machine............................................................................................ 58
7.3 Carry out reference runs ........................................................................................................ 60
7.4 Glue on measuring tape ........................................................................................................ 63
7.5 Have the test rod ready ......................................................................................................... 63
7.6 How to bring the carriage to an immediate standstill ............................................................. 64
7.7 Checking protective devices .................................................................................................. 65

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1 Documentation DVD
1 Documentation DVD
Included in the accessories you will find a DVD with documents about your
machine.
For browsing the documentation DVD:
1. Insert the DVD in the computer.
2. Open the "1_Start.htm" file double clicking on it.
Operating instructions
Safety instructions
Spare Parts Catalog
Circuit diagram
Brochure "Cleaning, maintenance, care"
Pocket Card
Training documents...
The documents are available in different languages.
➜Keep the DVD where it is accessible to all personnel who
are responsible for working on the knitting machine.
➜In case of resale deliver the machine with the DVD.

Documentation DVD 1
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2 Safety instructions
2.1 Intended use
2 Safety instructions
Foreword to the instructions These operating instructions are designed to familiarize the user with the
knitting machine and its designated use.
The operating instructions contain 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 additional equipment of your machine can deviate from this description
depending on the machine type (type of machine, scope of supply, special
equipment).
The translations are carried out very carefully. Should you haveany doubts
about the accuracy of the translation, please compare this with the
accompanying original document. In case of queries, please call the Stoll
Helpline.
Additional information is available via:
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
2.1 Intended 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 knitting 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.
Preserve this operating instructions for future use. In case of
reselling the machine, the operating instructions are to be
included.

Safety instructions 2
Organizational measures 2.2
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2.2 Organizational measures
The operating instructions are 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 operating instructions
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 example
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: [11]
No modifications, additions or conversions may be made on the
machine that are not authorized by Stoll.
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.

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2 Safety instructions
2.3 Personnel qualifications and selection
2.3 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.
2.3.1 Personnel qualification
In order that the knitting machine can be operated correctly and safely, it
must be set up and operated by reasonably skilled (qualified) personnel:
Electrician
Mechanic
Knitting expert
Trained or semi-skilled person
Electrician 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 possesses the following characteristics:
technical qualification
theoretical knowledge
practical experience
Knowledge of the relevant (country specific) regulations
Knowledge of the operating instructions
Mechanic 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 possesses the following characteristics:
technical qualification
theoretical knowledge
practical experience
Knowledge of the relevant (country specific) regulations
Knowledge of the operating instructions

Safety instructions 2
Personnel qualifications and selection 2.3
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Knitting expert 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 possesses 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
Trained or semi-skilled
person 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 theoretical and practical orientation on the knitting machine
practical experience
Knowledge of possible dangers
2.3.2 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
Setting up Knitting expert
Programming Knitting expert
Patterning 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 and
cleaning Knitting expert, trained or semi-skilled person
Maintenance Mechanic, electrician or knitting expert
repair Mechanic or Electrician
Dismantling work Mechanic or Electrician