SIDE LEVER FUNCTION
Think of the those solid circles & triangles as you would traffic signs.
The side levers on the CARRIAGE of the Studio/Silver machines control the needle selection for patterning from the patterning device. One on each side for each direction of the carriage. i.e. right to left and left to right.
The circle: STOP
The triangle: GO with caution.
The LEADING edge of the carriage will KNIT the pattern, the TRAILING edges of the carriage will PROGRAM the patterning for the next row.
Triangle: GO, proceed patterning with caution. (select the patterning needles)
Solid circle: STOP i.e. as in “do not pattern” (do not select the needles with the patterning info)
The Punchcard patterning device
Triangle: GO with caution. The card will rotate.
Solid circle: Card will STOP and stay in one position.
PUNCHCARDS
Punchcards can be made using paper. Photocopy an original “blank” card onto a heavier stock paper than regular photocopy paper. (Although, photocopy paper will do, in a pinch.) Punch holes in the appropriate places and scissor the card to shape.
The paper ones will have enough longevity for a few uses, but if using for production knitting, I would continue to use the plastic OEM cards.
CLEANING ELECTRONIC CONNECTIONS
When an electronic knitting machine has not been used for some time, the electronic connections oxidize and need a quick clean.
An economical product is Rubbing Alcohol, 99% pure. This product can be purchased at any pharmacy, but many times you will have to ask for it and tell them the intended use.
